Johnny Isakson
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Johnny Isakson was a prominent Republican politician from Georgia who served as a United States Senator from 2005 until his resignation in 2019. Prior to his Senate tenure, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. Throughout his political career, Isakson was known for his focus on issues such as education, healthcare, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for policies that supported these areas. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to nuclear energy and environmental regulations.
When Senator Franken was asking the question about whistle blowers, is it not, in fact, true it's against the law to fire or punish a whistle blower?
Well, in this particular incidence, that is an important issue, because that's where a lot of the cleanup's taking place.
I regret that it's necessary to call the hearing, and associate myself with your remarks with regard to the tragedy and our sympathy for the families.
Do you think there should be some sort of coordination between MMS and OSHA with regard to safety?
they do have the authority to immediately mandate compliance, and they also have authority to shut down a mine.
So, most of it is subject to something going wrong, and you come in to find out what they should have done.
the growth of independent contractors... is another factor that's diminishing the number of people working to produce.
Based on my visit to Sudan, a year ago, I have grave concerns that there's enough security, manpower, materiel, et cetera, to do the complicated security issues.
Having visited Darfur and Sudan last year... I am aware, firsthand, of the tragedy in Darfur...





