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West Virginia Lawmakers Seek Answers on MSHA Office Closures and Davis‑Bacon Wage Determinations
Summary
Senator Capito pressed the Labor Secretary about apparent Mine Safety and Health Administration office closures in West Virginia and missing Davis‑Bacon wage classifications that officials say have delayed highway projects.
Chairman Capito raised concerns about Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) field office closures that constituents reported in Summersville, Mount Hope and Welch, West Virginia, and asked whether the closures would reduce mine inspections. "I'm really concerned because I'm hearing from my constituents that MSHA offices in West Virginia are closing," Capito said.
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