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Bobby Scott: “In mid-May, as workers continued to face risks of infection, illnesses, and death, the agency is still refusing to issue…”

On the recordMay 27, 2020
In mid-May, as workers continued to face risks of infection, illnesses, and death, the agency is still refusing to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers from exposure to coronavirus.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott points out OSHA's ongoing refusal to implement necessary safety standards.

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