Black Lung
Black lung is surging, but bill to undo limits on doctors stalls without a hearing
A bill that would have rescinded restrictions on the types of physicians who can diagnose black lung disease will likely not get a vote in the Kentucky House of Representatives this year … The proposal’s likely failure comes amid the largest resurgence of black lung in decades, one that has left more than 20 perc
Mitch McConnell is silent on coal while Kentucky miners suffer and die
McConnell has repeatedly failed to do right by our coal workers and communities.
Harlan County Resolution in support of Black Lung, RECLAIM Act and Miners Pensions 2018
In December 2018, the Harlan County Fiscal Court passed a local resolution calling on Sen. McConnell and all members of Congress to support and pass three measures needed to do right by our miners and communities. The resolution urges passage of the RECLAIM Act, stronger funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, and shoring up the federal fund that gurantees miners' pensions.
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