American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) President Gayla J. McCluskey, CIH, CSP, ROH, QEP, wrote the chair of the House budget subcommittee charged with funding NIOSH last week, urging adequate appropriations in fiscal year 2004 for the perennially strapped agency.
"While AIHA respects the enormous budget challenges faced by the administration brought about by the extraordinary events presently and over the last few years, ( i.e., the ongoing war with Iraq, WTC attacks, the war on terrorism, anthrax threats), we also feel that NIOSH has done its part in 'holding the line' on federal appropriations at a time when the mission of NIOSH is so vital," wrote McCluskey.