TCU Manpower Training Department Has Another Good Year Last year proved to be a breakout year for the TCU Manpower Training Department in the Transportation Industry. TCU Job Corps Centers placed 133 graduates in transportation careers at an average rate of pay of $12.08 per hour. Another 149 were placed in training related positions, with
Read moreVotes during the 107th Congress, 2nd Session Cumulative score is from the 90th Congress, 1st Session through the 107th Congress, 2nd Session Key to Votes: Vote to support the RCPL position = R Vote to oppose the RCPL position = W Not eligible member = I Did not vote = ? Announced for =
Read moreTHE FIRST SESSION OF THE 107TH CONGRESS 1. Ergonomics Rule on OSHA (S. J. Res 6) –Using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) for the first time, the Republican controlled Senate passed the first health and safety standard nullification in OSHA’s 30-year history. The so-called “resolution of disapproval” not only eliminates the current ergonomics standard, it
Read moreTHE SECOND SESSION OF THE 107TH CONGRESS 1. Unemployment Benefits (H.R. 622) – The Senate narrowly rejected an amendment offered by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) that would have expanded eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits to laid-off workers seeking part-time jobs. The amendment would have provided a temporary supplement to unemployment insurance benefits of 15 percent
Read moreVotes During The 107th Congress, 1st Session Cumulative score is from the 90th Congress, 1st Session through the 107th Congress, 1st Session Key to Votes: · Vote to support the RCPL position = R · Vote to oppose the RCPL position = W · Speaker exercised discretion not to vote = S · Did not
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