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Mayor Riley reacts to OSHA and IAFF criticisms

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A few years ago, a supporter of one of Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr.'s largely forgettable challengers challenged my support of Little Joe.

I cited Riley's devotion to the welfare of the city before, during, and after Hurricane Hugo in 1989. I had never seen anyone work as hard as he did, and this city is better for it.

That doesn't mean my loyalty is blind, which brings up my current frustration with Hizzoner and the aftermath of the Sofa Super Store tragedy.

Last week, Riley angrily blasted the state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials for comments made in a Post and Courier article asserting that Charleston Fire Department polyester uniforms were in noncompliance with state regulations.

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