35W BRIDGE COLLAPSE: NTSB INVESTIGATION; Oberstar pushes NTSB chief to rethink holding a public hearing on 35W bridge; The Minnesota Democrat said there is skepticism about the objectivity of the board because it voted not to hold a public hearing about the bridge. It will come, he was told.(NEWS) From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: April 24, 2008| Author: Diaz, Kevin | COPYRIGHT 2008 Star Tribune Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: KEVIN DIAZ; STAFF WRITER

Washington, D.C. -- Squaring off with U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairman Mark Rosenker made little effort to hide his discomfort.

"I have great respect for you," Rosenker told the Minnesota Democrat during a public hearing Wednesday. "And I don't enjoy being in your doghouse, believe me."

Oberstar, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, had come to the NTSB hearing ...