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David Michaels
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Epidemiologist, Professor GW School of Public Health; Longest serving OSHA head (2009-17); former Asst Secretary of Energy for Environment, Safety, & Health; Author: Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception. http://drdavidmichaels.com
The hearing revealed the biggest beneficiary of the total immunity legislation would be Marty Davis, owner of the largest US producer of the artificial stone products that have sickened 500+ workers.

Davis is a financial supporter of Trump and his shady businesses and a vocal election denier.
Some of Trump’s Biggest Political Backers Also Threw Trump Media a Lifeline (Published 2024)
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:10 PM
There were fireworks at the hearing where the industry-backed by Jim Jordan & Darryl Issa-pled for immunity from all lawsuits.

@raskin.house.gov, @hankjohnson.house.gov and the Dems strongly defended the right of workers with silicosis to sue the manufacturers of this dangerous product. 2/
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Protecting the American Stone Slab Industry from Lawfare
judiciary.house.gov
January 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM