07.06.09
“I applaud President Obama’s intent to nominate Joe Main to lead the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Throughout his career, Joe has been a tireless advocate for the health and safety of our nation’s miners. His experience and enthusiasm for MSHA’s mission will bring a much-needed jumpstart to an agency that suffered from years of neglect. With Joe at the helm, I am confident that MSHA will refocus on its core mission – ensuring that miners have the health and safety protections they need to return home to their loved ones safely at the end of each shift.”
Chairman Miller Applauds Obama Nomination of Joe Main as Mine Safety Head
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, today praised President Barack Obama’s announcement that he intends to nominate Joe Main as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health.“I applaud President Obama’s intent to nominate Joe Main to lead the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Throughout his career, Joe has been a tireless advocate for the health and safety of our nation’s miners. His experience and enthusiasm for MSHA’s mission will bring a much-needed jumpstart to an agency that suffered from years of neglect. With Joe at the helm, I am confident that MSHA will refocus on its core mission – ensuring that miners have the health and safety protections they need to return home to their loved ones safely at the end of each shift.”
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