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Miners Split Over New Federal Safety Rules
In Pikeville Kentucky miners operators and officials voice private views on Johnson proposed federal health and safety standards for coal mines. Many criticize added rules as excessive while some acknowledge health concerns but oppose more regulation beyond current safeguards.
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