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John Kline

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John Kline is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Minnesota's 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2017. During his tenure, Kline served on several key committees, including the Education and the Workforce Committee, where he focused on education reform and workforce development. He was known for his advocacy of school choice and efforts to reduce federal involvement in education. Kline also played a role in military and veterans' affairs, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps prior to his political career.

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Mar 26, 2012

Improved mine safety and health is a result of operators fully living up to their responsibilities.

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Mar 26, 2012

Good morning, Assistant Secretary Main. Thank you for being with us today.

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Mar 26, 2012

If MSHA had engaged in timely enforcement of the Mine Act and applicable standards and regulations, it would have lessened the chances of, and possibly could have prevented, the Upper Big Branch explosion.

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Mar 26, 2012

There is no question. They are officially one of the bad guys here.

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Mar 26, 2012

On April 5, 2010, the people of Montcoal, West Virginia suffered a tragic loss.

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Mar 26, 2012

Your new office is not like where you work now.

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Mar 20, 2012

I am always for leaner and meaner--leaner and meaner as we go forward in these tough budgetary times.

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Mar 20, 2012

Chairman Kline, you may be interested to know that in your own Congressional District there are a handful of job clubs hosted by local churches that are providing invaluable support to job seekers.

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Mar 20, 2012

The reality of the president's budget is disturbing.

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Mar 20, 2012

I would argue that the federal government is strapped as well, and the president's budget reflecting, again, another $1 trillion deficit.

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Mar 20, 2012

It is clear that with this budget the administration has again chosen to ignore the urgent plea for fiscal responsibility.

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Mar 20, 2012

The election-year budget of President Obama fails that test.

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