by Tre’Vaughn Howard and Andrew Kreighbaum
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is scrutinizing the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) field offices as part of a broader initiative to streamline federal operations. This move has raised concerns about potential impacts on mine safety enforcement. Tahmina Watson, an attorney at Watson Immigration Law, expressed skepticism about the proposed changes, stating, “The math doesn’t make sense.” Her comment reflects apprehension regarding the feasibility and implications of DOGE’s cost-cutting measures on essential regulatory functions.
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