Improved mine safety and health is a result of operators fully living up to their responsibilities.
John Kline
The Public Record
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.
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.
On April 5, 2010, the people of Montcoal, West Virginia suffered a tragic loss.
I am always for leaner and meaner--leaner and meaner as we go forward in these tough budgetary times.
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.
I would argue that the federal government is strapped as well, and the president's budget reflecting, again, another $1 trillion deficit.
It is clear that with this budget the administration has again chosen to ignore the urgent plea for fiscal responsibility.





