Ruth Ann Bond Dies

February 8, 2012

Ruth Ann Bond 67 wife of Edward H. Bond died on Monday February 6 after a decades-long struggle with multiple sclerosis. A wake will be held at t the Schimunek… Read More

Ruth Ann Bond Dies

February 8, 2012

Ruth Ann Bond 67 wife of Edward H. Bond died on Monday February 6 after a decades-long struggle with multiple sclerosis. A wake will be held at t the Schimunek… Read More

Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Joseph A. (Joe) Main has been involved in mining and mine safety since he began working in coal mines in 1967. He is a native of Greene County Pennsylvania which leads the state in coal production. From the outset of his career he has been an advocate for miners safety and health. He was nominated by President Barack Obama as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) and confirmed by the Senate on October 21 2009. Read More

On December 8 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act H.R. 1633 a bill to protect producers of resource-based products including aggregates as well as farmers and ranchers from increased regulation of a naturally occurring substance. The bill passed with a vote of 258 to 150 with 33 Democrats joining all Republicans in favor. Read More