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Government Seizure Could End Coal Strike
Washington AP reports Carter weighing seizure of U S coal mines to end the 78 day walkout if Congress authorizes. Past seizures occurred in the 1940s with Interior oversight. miners’ return under seizure remains uncertain though experts say workers often return. White House signals decision imminent as lawmakers pledge priority action. A potential plan may couple seizure with arbitration or deadlines to force settlement. The piece notes seizure may be less intrusive than binding arbitration and warns military action is unlikely. The article ends with a planetary note about Saturn distance.
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