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Mine Official Urges Passage Of Safety Bill

by Frank Langfitt, NPR
July 14, 2010

For the second time in four years, Congress is considering tougher mine safety laws after 29 men were killed this spring in a massive explosion in West Virginia. Mine Safety and Health Administration director Joe Main told lawmakers the bill would bring "a culture of safety" to the industry.

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  • Morning Edition, July 14, 2010
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