Tom Harkin actually said...

"I would urge and advocate that the committee strengthen the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and start moving on this by taking up the Protecting America's Workers Act, legislation introduced by Se..."

"The simple fact is that it's out of date, and it is too weak to provide for incentives for compliance, to deter violations, and to protect workers from unnecessary injury and death."

"It is clear--40 years after the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health law--that it is time to move forward and to strengthen the protections that we provide workers in this country."

"My needs for broadband are expanding, but the limited access and market in Maine is putting a stress on my business."