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Coal miners' black lung benefits debated in Congress
In Appalachia miners seek black lung relief amid political sparring over benefit costs and medical exams. The debate pits Democrats led by Sen Williams against Republicans. proposals would shift administration, extend to orphans, and require state participation, with estimates of hundreds of millions in annual payments.
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Janet Staihar
Crab Orchard
W. Va
Appalachia
Pappa Coleman
Coleman
White House
Sen
Harrison A. Williams Jr
New Jersey
Ken Hechler
West Virginia
Kentucky
Disabled Workers’ Association of
Clay County
Nixon Administration
United Mine Workers Union
Carl Perkins
Jennings Randolph
House
Senate
Perkins-Randolph
Social Security
U. S. Department of Labor
Randolph
Nixon