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Public health
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Administration Delays Rule Protecting Coal Miners from Black Lung - Again

The administration is delaying enforcement of a silica dust rule, leaving Appalachian coal miners exposed to toxic silica and increased black lung risk.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

CDC reinstates fired health workers for coal miners under court order

Federal judge reinstates nearly 200 coal miner health screening workers, emphasizing the importance of the black lung program.
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