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Miners oppose new federal safety standards debated in Pikeville
In Pikeville Kentucky miners mine operators and officials debate a federal plan to broaden health and safety rules for coal mines. Most say more federal control is unnecessary focusing instead on the human element and safer practices while health concerns are acknowledged with dust and pneumoconiosis cited.
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Keniloskins
Associated Press
Pikeville, Ky
Johnson
Congress
Kentucky
Mining Department
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
America
Iiters
United Mine Workers Union
Mings