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OSHA’s new silica rule generates praise, criticism

Supporters of the rule are among those challenging it in court

May 22, 2016

Labor and industry groups that have expressed support for OSHA’s final rule on silica are among those challenging the rule in court.

Tim Walberg returns as chair of House Workforce Protections Subcommittee

January 28, 2015

Democrats and Republicans have selected their respective leaders for the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee.

Washington Update: Letter of the law

March 24, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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During a Feb. 4 hearing of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, OSHA was accused of exceeding its authority and ignoring congressional mandates. But is the agency simply following the letter of the law?

OSHA’s ‘sub-regulatory’ actions ignore Congress, stakeholders claim

February 4, 2014

Washington – Is OSHA overstepping its authority and ignoring congressional mandates? This question was debated at a Feb. 4 House Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing, during which subcommittee chair Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) suggested the agency has circumvented the public rulemaking process through several actions that “dramatically” changed existing policies.