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Acosta Pushes Deregulation, But Backs 'Common Sense' Safety Rules


November 27, 2017 at 06:05 PM
Even as he works to implement the Trump administration's deregulatory agenda, Labor Secretary (DOL) Alexander Acosta says he backs “common sense” safety and health regulations have an “important place in protecting Americans” and will not be eliminated, throwing a bone to labor advocates who seem to be warming up to the secretary.

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