Mining firms polishing image via reclamation
In Wyoming and Colorado coal mines, environmental engineers reclaim defaced land by restoring topsoil planting native grasses and shrubs and creating habitats. Bridger Co. points to 800 reclaiming acres while officials say reclamation boosts public acceptance, though critics call it a Band-Aid.
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Appalachia
Rockies
Colorado
Wyoming
Caral Sheppard
American Mining Congress
Washington
Health insurance for jobless faces still Reagan test
Congress works to shape a jobless health coverage plan this year amid White House opposition. The House passed a $4 billion block grant approach, but Reagan insists on a financing provision. Senate favors $1.8 billion via Medicare and physician payment tweaks, with tax ideas floated for employer contributions.
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Senate
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Robert J. Dole
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Reagan to Boost Free Cheese Aid by 18 Million Pounds Monthly
The Reagan administration reversed a prior cut and will supply at least 18 million extra pounds of free cheese and other foods to needy Americans each month. Additional bulk cheese will be offered to states that can process it promptly. Agriculture Secretary John Block ordered immediate steps to increase processing and speed delivery of processed American cheese butter nonfat milk honey and corn meal.
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UPI
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America
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