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Black Lung Battle Marked By 30 Years Of Progress And Setbacks
The National Black Lung Association marked its 30th anniversary with speeches at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy led by United Mine Workers Vice President Jerry Jones. Panelists included Ed Newcomb and Mike South, with David McAteer criticizing the system and noting past reforms. The piece details ongoing dust dangers, funding cuts, and Kentucky reforms, warning that benefits and the black lung fund face long term strain.
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United Mine Workers
Jerry Jones
Jones
National Black Lung Association
National Mine Health and Safety Academy
Ed Newcomb
The
Mine Academy
Mike South
Davidt McAteer
U.S. Secretary of Labor
Mine Safety and Health Administration
UMW District 17
Bob Phalen
Drs
Haney Wells
Donald Rasmussen
UMW
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Bull Jones
Farmington
Reagan
Courier-Journal
Louisville
McAteer