MSHA staff cuts draw fire from union leader in West Virginia
United Mine Workers official Jack Perry blasts Reagan era reductions at MSHA saying safety is jeopardized as Logan office staff falls from 33 to 22 and total inspectors drop nationwide from 1,904 to 1,682. Sam Church of UMW criticizes federal response to air controller strike while planning outreach. Eastern Associated to sell remaining company housing in Boone County with Oct 1 deadline to decide on purchase. Most homes priced 15 to 16 thousand dollars, some as low as 3 thousand.
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