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...center of previous legislation. The types of activities addressed include operating a computer keypad, washing windows and turning screws on an assembly line, all of which can cause such complaints as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis, brought about by years of repeating a motion. Labor Secretary Alexis Herman said such injuries represent "the most prevalent, most expensive and most preventable workplace injuries in the country, and it is time we do something about it." The feds estimate that by forcing workplaces to become ergonomically correct, they can save the economy 647,000 lost workdays per year and about $9 billion...
...Paul Reubens, the comedian who had crafted his bizarre alter-ego of Pee-Wee Herman, Burton found a comrade-in-oddness and the perfect start to work with on this all-important first film. With a story centering around Herman's search for his lost bicycle, Adventure led one on a surreal road trip across the U.S. complete with giant concrete dinosaurs, biker gangs and a memorable rendition of the song "Tequila." One of the sleeper hits of 1985, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure established Burton as a "bankable" director...
...trying to emphasize that concern," Herman said...
...department of environmental health has been doing what Herman called "groundbreaking work" on indoor air quality and particulates--larger particles that may be the most damaging constituents of air pollution, Herman said...
...think he's revitalizing [and] making people interested in politics," said Lisa M. Herman...