More Capitol Hill hearings on railroad freight services and rates are likely no matter which party controls Congress in the next session, but it remains to be seen whether sentiment for any level of re-regulation of the rail industry will grow.

As the federal government's new ergonomics standard was published Tuesday morning, the National Association of Manufacturers filed the first federal lawsuit to overturn it.

Congress will reconvene Nov. 14 to decide the fate of the controversial workplace safety rules that are part of the $355 billion Department of Labor appropriations bill.

More money for research into particulate matter, development of a new class of alternative fuels, and a study of breathing problems are part of this year’s appropriation for the Environmental Protection Agency.

Sen. James Inhofe's communication problems with the Environmental Protection Agency could linger or clear up overnight, depending on who is elected president Nov. 7, said the Republican senator's spokesman.

More money for research into particulate matter, development of a new class of alternative fuels, and a study of breathing problems are part of this year’s appropriation for the Environmental Protection Agency.

Sen. James Inhofe's communication problems with the Environmental Protection Agency could linger or clear up overnight, depending on who is elected president Nov. 7, said the Republican senator's spokesman.

Congress will reconvene Nov. 14 to decide the fate of the controversial workplace safety rules that are part of the $355 billion Department of Labor appropriations bill.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration appointed Allan M. Fisher to the newly created position of associate administrator for administration.

The next president of the United States may decide whether sweeping workplace safety provisions, which would affect nearly 2 million employers and 27 million workers, will be the law of the land.