I strongly commend the Majority Leader for this progress, and I strongly caution my colleagues, as some propose to alter the rules to severely limit the ability of a minority to conduct a filibuster.
Byrd praises the Majority Leader while warning against limiting filibuster rights.
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the Company, and not its regulators, bear primary responsibility for ensuring a safe and lawful working environment.
I don't believe it was because of lack of funding. I don't believe that MSHA lacked enforcement authorities. I don't believe that.
I think that as long as we have respect for the institution and for the Minority to be heard, that this will bring accountability to the process.
Now, what happened to the Massey officials who allowed these dangerous and illegal practices to exist?