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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been granted a substantial $28.6 million in federal funds for the 2024 fiscal year, aimed at transforming abandoned mine …

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Senator Casey Advocates for Black Lung Legislation to Aid Coal Miners

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At a Senate hearing on mine safety, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called for urgent legislative action to support coal miners suffering from black lung disease. The …