Representatives of the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America met in Arlington, Virginia, to discuss current issues affecting the woodworking industry.
In a move that will mandate required federal safety assessments of chemicals found in everyday products from laundry detergent to toys, a June 7 U.S. Senate vote sends legislation to President Barack Obama for signature.
A bill before Congress that would exempt some teenagers employed by logging companies from child labor laws is being opposed by a health and safety advocacy organization.
Up to one billion board feet of fire-killed timber can still be salvaged out of the forests devastated by the Yosemite Rim fire, but it requires immediate action, says Congressman Tom McClintock, Rep-Calif.
It’s about time Congress shows it is serious about supporting American manufacturing. I don’t just mean the House Democrats deciding it is now politically correct to promote products “Made in America." I’m referring to the bipartisan Manufacturing Reinvestment Account Act of 2010.