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Black lung backlog outlives many miners
A sprawling backlog in black lung claims stretches for decades as miners die waiting for benefits. The 1978 reform, spending fights, and staffing shortages hinder hearings, while unions press for widows to receive compensation. Officials warn of a system at risk of collapse and insist urgent action is needed.
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Paige St. John
Associated Press
Charleston
W.va
Department of Labor
Office of Administrative Law
John Taylor
AJL
Zerbe
Taylor
Congress
ALJ
U.S. General Accounting Office