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David Obey: “I would also note that during that time this Congress and this administration working cooperatively have greatly…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 1997
I would also note that during that time this Congress and this administration working cooperatively have greatly improved the performance of OSHA. I find it interesting, for instance, that much of the criticism these days leveled at OSHA is coming from organized labor, which feels that OSHA under Joe Dear went too far in trying to recognize legitimate concerns expressed by American businessmen. So I would simply say, each of us is capable of reaching our own judgments. I am confident that the House will recognize that the committee achieved a reasonable balance in these accounts which deserves to be supported.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Discussing improvements in OSHA and the balance of interests between labor and business.

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