You are viewing an obsolete version of the DU website which is no longer supported by the Administrators. Visit The New DU.
Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

Bill would limit NHTSA officials’ moves to auto industry (from the Toyota recall controversy) [View All]

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Latest Breaking News Donate to DU
Omaha Steve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-28-10 07:24 PM
Original message
Bill would limit NHTSA officials’ moves to auto industry (from the Toyota recall controversy)
Advertisements [?]
Source: LA Times

Sen. Barbara Boxer’s bill would prevent some officials from taking certain auto industry jobs for three years after quitting the safety agency. The effort stems from the Toyota recall controversy.

By Ken Bensinger and Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times

The U.S. Senate will consider new legislation aimed at limiting federal auto safety officials from working for the automakers they regulate, the first in what is expected to be a series of bills provoked by Toyota Motor Corp.'s sudden-acceleration problem.

The bill, introduced Wednesday by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) would prevent employees of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from taking certain jobs at carmakers for a period of three years after they leave the agency.

Only jobs involving direct communications with NHTSA would be prohibited, and only top NHTSA officials, or those involved in safety regulation, would be subject to the rule. The bill filed by Boxer would impose a $55,000 fine on individuals and $100,000 or more for automakers, in case of a violation.



Read more: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-nhtsa-auto-jobs-20100429,0,5440640.story
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 

Home » Discuss » Latest Breaking News Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC