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David Obey: “I would like to recite the numbers to demonstrate the change that has occurred since the gentleman from Illinois [Mr.…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 1997
I would like to recite the numbers to demonstrate the change that has occurred since the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Porter] has become chairman. The enforcement portion of OSHA's budget has declined by 5 percent in those 3 years. The compliance portion of the budget has been increased by 80 percent, from $45 to $81 million. I think that is a very large swing in emphasis which continues under this bill. I hope that the House will recognize the good efforts made by the gentleman from Illinois.
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David Obey
Wisconsin
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Discussing changes in OSHA's budget during a speech on the House floor.

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