So is that less incentive for some employers to follow safety procedures?

I think that really can make a difference for competitors in the area.

Last Congress I introduced a bill, the Mine Disaster Family Assistance Act of 2007.

One workers death, injury or illness is unacceptable if it's preventable.

A new year, a new Administration and a new Congress provide us with a fresh opportunity to revisit the law's effectiveness.

We must honor those families and their memories by working to reduce worker deaths and injuries.

You know the majority of employers who get an OSHA citation choose to negotiate with their local OSHA office for an informal settlement.

Our country has made great progress in protecting workers on the job since the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 39 years ago.

Given the magnitude of this housing crisis, Secretary Donovan cannot do it alone.

We are concerned about the techno-boondoggle that has occurred, the tremendous loss of money, and the tremendous loss of opportunity.

I want to personally congratulate Ron on the honor of being President Obama's nominee to serve as the next Deputy Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.