AOI Speaks up for Oregon Business on Critical Federal Issues
By J.L. Wilson
Associated Oregon Industries
Oregon’s largest business lobby
New federal law would make OSHA more punitive; Senate defeats anti-business campaign finance law
Before federal lawmakers headed off to their August recess, they considered two pieces of legislation critical to the business community. AOI, speaking on behalf of Oregon businesses, weighed in on legislation aimed at “strengthening” federal OSHA and another piece of legislation that would hamstring the ability of Oregon companies to take part in federal elections.
HR 5663, also known as the Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010, included dramatic changes to OSHA’s enforcement procedures, penalties, abatement and whistleblower provisions. The prop




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