Saturday, April 10, 2010
Obama To Discuss Mine Disaster
WEST VIRGINIA....
President Barack Obama will meet this coming week with Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Mine Safety and Health Administrator Joe Main to discuss a report on their early assessment of the deadly explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine, including the cause, the safety record at the mine, and the steps that the Federal government should take to improve safety enforcement and prevent future tragedies. The Secretary and MSHA Administrator will address safety issues as well as enforcement and legal authorities in their briefing.
President Barack Obama will meet this coming week with Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Mine Safety and Health Administrator Joe Main to discuss a report on their early assessment of the deadly explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine, including the cause, the safety record at the mine, and the steps that the Federal government should take to improve safety enforcement and prevent future tragedies. The Secretary and MSHA Administrator will address safety issues as well as enforcement and legal authorities in their briefing.