Faculty members testify regarding worker safety, financial stability
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Faculty members from the School of Public Health and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business offered testimony this week before congressional panels that were holding hearings on topics related to workers who are exposed to dangerous chemicals, and oversight for some nonbank financial institutions.
Adam Finkel (left), clinical professor of environmental health sciences, speaks with U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on Wednesday before testifying in front of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee. Finkel addressed the need for the Environmental Protection Agency to better protect workers from harmful chemicals and work closer with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. (Photo by Andrew Loeb, Washington Office)Jeremy C. Kress (right), assistant professor of business, speaks with Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, on Thursday before testifying on the importance of maintaining current rules for the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s nonbank systemically important financial institution designations. (Photo by Andrew Loeb, Washington Office)
