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UMWA union heading to DC, pushing Congress to pass “Miners Protection Act”

14news.com

Handwritten message from President Trump shows support for coal miners

WSAZ News Channel 3

Manchin, Capito, others reintroduce Miners Protection Act

WV MetroNews

Retired coal miners ponder future of benefits

5 News WDTV.com

McConnell Wants ‘Permanent Fix’ to Miner Health Care Program

Rollcall.com

Most deadly black lung resurgence worse than thought, reports say

Charleston Gazette-Mail

Donald Trump says he wants to help miners. But does Congress?

Washington Post

Congress Can Help Retired Coal Workers Now

Bloomberg View

Retired Coal Miners Losing Their Safety Net

New York Times

National Miners Day

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