Coal mines near record low worker deaths in US
Federal mine safety officials credit stronger enforcement and impact inspections after the Upper Big Branch disaster. They report a cultural shift toward safety, with 15 coal mining deaths this year and production declines limiting the number of operating mines.
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National Mining Association
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Tony Oppegard
United Mine Workers
California
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West Virginia police face shrinking applicant pool
West Virginia sheriff and police leaders report a sharp drop in applicants for entry level tests from more than 600 in the 1990s to under 200 last year. In Parkersburg and Charleston written-test signups fell from around 500 in the mid 1990s to about 75 and under 100 respectively. Officials cite heightened scrutiny, negative publicity from Ferguson and New York, pay concerns, and stringent background and drug checks as key factors.
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Ferguson
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Ed Preston
Tent city sprouts in shadow of a resurgent downtown
DetroitDespite bankruptcy, a tent city of about seven shelters near downtown Detroit grows as locals hope the city’s recovery will help the 12 residents. Charles Floyd Jones, 51, and others say they have nowhere else to go as Detroit’s homelessness figures rise amid job losses and foreclosures.
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Alpha settles three suits over West Virginia mines selenium discharges
Alpha Natural Resources affiliates in West Virginia will pay a 350000 dollar civil penalty to resolve three lawsuits over selenium discharges at mines operated by Aracama Bandmill Highland Kanawha Energy Marfork Alex Energy and Independence. The settlement, announced by Alpha, aims to install technology within existing compliance plans and avoid further litigation.
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