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black lung disability trust fund

Does Joe Manchin know that build back better would extend vital aid for sick coal miners?

The Black Lung Disability Trust Fund is in danger of insolvency, which could affect industry veterans stricken with the disease.
After nearly a decade of anxiety over pensions, coal miners see light at the end of the tunnel

After nearly a decade of anxiety over pensions, coal miners see light at the end of the tunnel

Union coal miners and retirees breathed a collective sigh of relief after the U.S. Senate passed a spending bill that includes support for miners' pensions, which had been at risk due to the coal industry's downturn.

Ohio Valley lawmaker plans to halt Senate action over coal miners' benefits

Ohio Valley lawmaker plans to halt Senate action over coal miners' benefits

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin pledged Wednesday to block all legislation until pensions and health benefits are secured for coal miners.

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