Washington Post accuses Obama administration of deliberately delaying rulemaking
Silica exposure limit one of the regulations mentioned in story
The Washington Post is reporting that the White House deliberately delayed rules affecting worker safety, the environment and the Affordable Care Act to prevent them from causing controversy prior to the election.
Reporter Juliet Eilperin cited seven current and former administration officials in a lengthy article in the Post, although none were identified by name. Eilperin said the officials requested anonymity because of “the sensitivity of the topic.”