Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Courtney Announce Hearing to be Held on Middletown Energy Plant Explosion

Reps. Larson, DeLauro, Courtney Announce Hearing to be Held on Middletown Energy Plant Explosion

WASHINGTON, DC – After surveying the Middletown Kleen Energy Systems plant this morning, Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that they have received a commitment from House Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller (CA-07) that a Congressional hearing will be held in response to the Sunday explosion.  Reps. Larson, DeLauro, and Courtney requested the hearing on Sunday evening.

"We are grateful to Chairman Miller for his expeditious response to our request for a hearing following the tragedy that occurred in Middletown.  Our first commitment is to ensure that the families of those who lost their lives and the well-being of those who were injured are provided the resources they need."

"However, it is imperative that we review what went wrong and to make sure that all appropriate measures are put in place to prevent this type of catastrophe from happening again."

A hearing date has not yet been determined.  The House Education and Labor Committee oversees workplace and employee safety issues.  Congressman Courtney is a member of the committee.

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