Landmark diesel exhaust study stalled amid industry and congressional objections

By Jim Morris

Publication of a landmark government study of lung cancer in miners is delayed by an industry group and its congressional allies

Excerpts from this story referencing "Workforce Committee":

"… rers Association wrote in a Jan. 23 letter to leaders of the Education and Workforce Committee expressing support for the committee’s review powers. "As a result, toda …"

"… orge Miller, a California Democrat and ranking member of the Education and Workforce Committee, said in an emailed statement to the Center for Public Integrity. "Politic …"

"… sh, an ingredient in glass, chemicals and other products.The Education and Workforce Committee inserted itself into the dispute in 1999, when then-Chairman William Goodl …"

"… ing readied for publication, Kline and another member of the Education and Workforce Committee, Tim Walberg, R-Mich., complained to NIOSH director John Howard that the g …"

Controversy over cops in schools flares anew

By Susan Ferriss

Push for more police post-Newtown runs up against concern about 'school-to-prison pipeline'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Workforce Committee":

"…    In a February appearance before the House Education and the Workforce Committee, NASRO’s executive director, Mo Canady said the role of school resource …"