2010-11-30T19:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/65657 tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-30:/commentary/9923905 2010-11-30T19:00:00Z Aggregates Manager announced he will seek to pass his safety law amendments, S. 3671, including massive enforcement power and regulation increases for the mining and quarrying industries. While we believe the odds are against passage of the Rockefeller ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aggman.com/rock-law-7/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-19:/commentary/9806650 2010-11-19T19:00:00Z Whistleblower Protection Blog The companion bill in the Senate, S. 3671, is still in committee. I imagine that during the lame duck session, Rep. Miller will be looking for a must-pass bill to which he can attach the Robert D. Byrd Miners Safety and Health Act. If ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.whistleblowersblog.org/2010/11/articles/department-of-labor-1/my-letter-to-scientific-american-on-pawa/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-27:/commentary/9555635 2010-10-27T20:00:00Z Hswallpapers As mentioned in section 701 of the bill contains a gold standard of protection for whistleblowers to replace Article 11 (c) former OSH Act. Senator Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia introduced a companion bill, S. 3671. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hswallpapers.com/charleston-gazette-2">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-05:/commentary/9323366 2010-10-05T20:00:00Z Whistleblower Protection Blog Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia has introduced a companion bill, S. 3671. It is still waiting for action by the Senate committee. &quot;Passing stronger whistleblower protections would be a tribute to West Virginia&#39;s late senator,&quot; the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.whistleblowersblog.org/2010/10/articles/department-of-labor-1/charleston-gazette-calls-for-modernizing-whistleblower-protections/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-30:/commentary/9306649 2010-09-30T20:00:00Z USW TMC Sponsored by Rockefeller, the Democrats&#39; bill (S. 3671) would not only hike the penalties for mine safety violations, but also expand whistleblower protections for workers who report hazards and increase criminal penalties for safety ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.uswtmc.org/?p=989">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-27:/commentary/9306648 2010-09-27T20:00:00Z Energy Law360 The Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010, or S. 3671, is similar to a version passed by the House Education and Labor Committee in July. The bill, drafted in the wake of the deadly April explosion at the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.law360.com/articles/197412">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-27:/commentary/9213635 2010-09-27T20:00:00Z Aggregates Manager chairman of the Subcommittee on Workplace Safety, had introduced S. 3671 as a benchmark. Rockefeller added that bi-partisan talks had not been called off and expressed optimism that they could continue and agreement reached on a ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aggman.com/w-va-senators-move-to-2010-mine-act-by-unanimous-consent/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-22:/commentary/9667050 2010-09-22T20:00:00Z Thieves in the Temple. (It wouldn&#39;t be tough to combine footage of a mine cave-in and the subsequent rescues, with a short message on how Senator Moneybags voted on S. 3671.) You might also tell them that all of that we can&#39;t strengthen regulations in this ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thievesblog.com/2010/09/get-down-on-it.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-22:/commentary/9179298 2010-09-22T20:00:00Z Thieves in the Temple. Finally, the Senate still hasn&#39;t acted on a damn thing S. 3671, the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety and Health Act. The Act would update many mine safety regulations, including but not limited to a) whistleblower protection and b) the fines ...<br /><br /><a href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/09/get-down-on-it.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9157795 2010-09-19T20:00:00Z People Who Make Things Utah Manufacturers... Rockefeller (D-WV) introduced a companion version of the Miner Safety and Health Act (S. 3671). As its name suggests, the Act is aimed at revamping mine safety laws. However, it also includes several of the most onerous provisions of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://peoplewhomakethings.blogspot.com/2010/09/posts-for-september-20-2010.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-06:/commentary/9280604 2010-09-06T20:00:00Z Political notes from 2010: July - October US citizens: call your senators to support the Byrd Mine Safety and Health Act (S.3671) to protect against predictable injuries due to bad working conditions. And sign this petition but a phone call carries more weight. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stallman.org/archives/polnotes.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-30:/commentary/9197636 2010-08-30T20:00:00Z Political notes from 2010: July - October US citizens: call your senators to support the Byrd Mine Safety and Health Act (S.3671) to protect against predictable injuries due to bad working conditions. And sign this petition but a phone call carries more weight. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stallman.org/archives/2010-jul-oct.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-24:/commentary/9224179 2010-08-24T20:00:00Z Administrative law Articles on Martindale.com S. 3671 the Senate Mine Safety And Health Act Of 2010 was introduced by Senator Jay Rockefeller from West Virginia on July 29. This legislation is virtually identical to Representative Miller&#39;s bill that was introduced on July 1. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.martindale.com/labor-employment-law/article_Dinsmore-Shohl-LLP_1130448.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-23:/commentary/9026303 2010-08-23T20:00:00Z Health Legislation On July 29, S. 3671 was introduced. It is similar in most respects to H.R. 5663 as introduced, including amendment of the OSH act. And, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R. 4899), signed into law on July 29, provides $3.8 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://healthlegislation.blogspot.com/2010/08/coal-mine-safety-and-health_24.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-23:/commentary/8983999 2010-08-23T20:00:00Z Penny Hill Press On July 29, S. 3671 was introduced. It is similar in most respects to H.R. 5663 as introduced, including amendment of the OSH act. And, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R. 4899), signed into law on July 29, provides $3.8 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www2.pennyhill.com/?p=10238">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/13025230 2010-07-28T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.3671 Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3671/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=TRFXT8jINM782gWks4z3Dg&amp;ved=0CCsQmAEwAQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNGqgggKn9Qaw0qZUA-Xn35nV6NglQ">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/13007273 2010-07-28T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.3671 Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3671/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=jWRWT7GdEPP3sQLpuYnNCQ&amp;ved=0CC0QmAEwAQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNE5TP4pc5QBoX1jI-UjLZZILQnOBA">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/12985033 2010-07-28T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.3671 Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3671/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=F7tVT4SwLorLsQK8rIXZCQ&amp;ved=0CC0QmAEwAQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNEnxNR7HfDQ6fUCH2mjbsh9jpc7Cg">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/12968959 2010-07-28T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.3671 Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3671/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=JRRVT_gc84KwAuj8lPAF&amp;ved=0CC0QmAEwAQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNHNa0eDTs1yFe3MyJzEs5WiE-3Zrw">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-28:/commentary/12946394 2010-07-28T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.3671 Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2010.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3671/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=iWpUT_31NKbEsQLq6IzwBQ&amp;ved=0CC0QmAEwAQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNEvvbKWozDjHa7qiXM3_Vlg0b6tyg">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8815591 2010-07-27T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,... Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.3671 A bill to improve compliance with mine and occupational safety and health law, empower workers to raise safety concerns, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3671/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-27:/commentary/8815590 2010-07-27T20:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us A bill in the US Congress: A bill to improve compliance with mine and occupational safety and health law, empower workers to raise safety concerns, prevent future mine and other workplace tragedies, establish rights of families of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-3671">Go to article</a>