Robert Byrd: “Stop cutting the enforcement budget for MSHA.”

Congress has authorized the most aggressive miner protection laws in the history of the world--history of the universe.

I find this tactic contrary to every Senator's duty to act in good faith.

Senator Robert Byrd, the expert extraordinary on the Senate, spent weeks on end trying to figure out a way that you could assure the passage of bills that pertained to the budget and not destroy the filibuster rule.

This is a clear record. A blatant disregard for the welfare and the safety of Massey miners. Shame.