MSHA chief sought industry job for 6 months

davidinalameda

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Mon Mar-21-05 11:51 AM
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MSHA chief sought industry job for 6 months

http://www.wvgazette.com/section/News/Other%20News/2005032033

The Bush administration’s first federal mine safety chief sought an industry job six months before he formally left the government just after last year’s election, according to records obtained under the Freedom of Information act.

Dave D. Lauriski, then-assistant secretary of Labor, discussed potential jobs with three different companies or industry groups, according to the records.

Starting in May 2004, Lauriski recused himself from any actions involving the three firms, the records show.

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Warpy

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Mon Mar-21-05 11:55 AM
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1. He recused himself? Well that puts him

miles above most other appointees in this administration, ethically speaking.

Can you imagine Cheney in that job?

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DavidDvorkin

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Mon Mar-21-05 12:32 PM
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2. I used to work for that agency

It was always being accused by both sides (mining companies, mine labor unions) of favoring the other side.

That was years ago. I have no doubt that during this administration, one of those accusations was entirely true.

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salin

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Mon Mar-21-05 12:33 PM
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3. let's guess which side that would be

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DavidDvorkin

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Mon Mar-21-05 11:07 PM
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4. Ooh, that's a tough one!

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