In an attempt to defuse the legislative crisis , Madden fired 53 staff .
In an attempt to defuse the legislative crisis , Madden forced another five to resign , and decentralized the NLRB 's trial process to give regional directors and field agents more authority .
In an attempt to defuse the legislative crisis , Madden fired 53 staff and forced another five to resign , and decentralized the NLRB 's trial process to give regional directors and field agents more authority .