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Hidden Chamber of Commerce hand behind anti-Solis ad

By Aaron Mehta

There’s a new ad floating on the “BlogAds” network, and it’s quite a doozy. In giant font, the ad warns of “Obama’s ETHICAL Problem,” which

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ALEC's decades of 'right-to-work' effort pay off in Michigan

By Paul Abowd

National unions and Chamber of Commerce face off in Michigan

By Paul Abowd

Report: Campaign law changes hasten power imbalance between rich, poor

By Dave Levinthal

TSA cannot guarantee accuracy of 900,000 airport security badges

By Alexandra Duszak

Excerpts from this story referencing "Hilda Solis":

"… wed by a picture of the President’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, Rep. Hilda Solis. The text of the ad reads:“Three Strike Solis is wholly owned by big lab …"

Labor secretary leaves legacy of worker protections and unfinished business

By Chris Hamby

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis leaves behind a department advocates say increased enforcement but left worker safety rules unfinished.

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OSHA strengthens protections for temp workers

By Jim Morris

'They were not thinking of him as a human being'

By Jim Morris and Chip Mitchell

Bill aims to strengthen OSHA workplace enforcement

By Chris Hamby

Bush administration kills safety regulation opposed by donors

By Bill Dawson

Excerpts from this story referencing "Hilda Solis":

"… the financial crisis.  …"

BP to pay record fine, spend $500M to upgrade Texas refinery

By Jim Morris and M.B. Pell

UPDATED BP will pay a $50.6 million penalty and spend at least $500 million to upgrade its Texas City, Texas, refinery where a 2005 explosio

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OSHA workplace samples: Millions of records out of reach

By Jim Morris

'Model' workplaces avoid special government scrutiny targeting hazardous industries

By Chris Hamby

OSHA reforms Voluntary Protection Programs

By Alice Su

IMPACT: OSHA's 'model workplace' program needs reform, report finds

By Chris Hamby

Excerpts from this story referencing "Hilda Solis":

"… rightly reflects BP’s disregard for workplace safety,” Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said in a conference call with reporters.The Center’s finding that BP ac …"

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Pension insurer criticized for switching investment strategies too frequently

By Alexandra Duszak

Insurer of traditional pensions has changed investment strategies too often

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Judge rules in favor of military retirees who traded their pensions for lump sum payments

By Jason McLure

Borrower Nightmares: Navy pension signed over as collateral for costly quick cash

By Jason McLure

Senior Dem calls for more oversight of pension entity after Center uncovers weakness

By John Solomon

New law gives US companies a break on pensions

By The Associated Press

Excerpts from this story referencing "Hilda Solis":

"… procedures and guidelines for its investment activities.”Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, who is also chairman of the PBGC board, said she agreed with both recomme …"

BP to pay $13 million for safety violations at Texas refinery

By Alice Su

Oil giant BP has agreed to pay $13 million to settle safety violations at a Texas refinery that blew up in 2005.

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Renegade Refiner: OSHA says BP has “systemic safety problem”

By Jim Morris and M.B. Pell

OSHA urged to get tough with BP in $90 million fine negotiations

By M.B. Pell

Sen. Franken asks BP to explain OSHA violations

By Jim Morris

Judge urged to revoke BP refinery probation after Gulf Oil Spill

By Kristen Lombardi

Excerpts from this story referencing "Hilda Solis":

"… s refinery that suffered a catastrophic explosion in 2005, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said Thursday.The violations stemmed from a 2009 inspection of BP’s Texa …"