New rule cracks down on coal companies’ abandonment of black lung liabilities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new federal rule aims to close a loophole allowing coal companies to walk…
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Tyler White: Don’t burden coal country with a tax increase on the industry; coal needs to compete
Black Lung is a terrible disease. Just one case is a case too many. All miners who suffer from black lung must receive the benefits…
Congress still has a chance to rescue support for miners with black lung, coal communities
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Congress has a chance to provide support to workers and communities in Kentucky suffering…