Quick Take On Mine Safety Hearings

Both houses of Congress are holding hearings on mine safety although not making much progress. The important thing is to hear from all sides and gather facts, so going slowly may not be all bad. Or is it?

Last Wednesday, the head of the House Subcommittee on Education and the Workforce, Charles W. Norwood (R-Georgia), ended hearings half an hour early, before a second round of witness questioning, additionally snubbing a group of miners and family members who had come to speak.

The subcommittee did listen to statements from two Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) officials, as well as representatives from United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) union and the National Mining Association, an industry group. [emphasis mine]

Anyone else not surprised?

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