BIG NEWS- 116th Congress introduces the RECLAIM Act

12 Apr

BIG NEWS- 116th Congress introduces the RECLAIM Act

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This week, U.S. Reps. Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Hal Rogers (R-KY), Glenn Thompson (PA-15), and Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced the RECLAIM Act– HR 2156. This is big news following a successful committee hearing on innovative mine reclamation in March, and it’s […]

18 Dec

Secure Funding for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund

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Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Pelosi: This letter is a call from your constituents and our neighbors across the region urging you to show leadership on behalf of coal miners and their communities — your […]

02 Oct

Councilman and Constituents Deliver Black Lung Resolutions to Congress

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Also Published on Appalachian Voices Blog. From September 24 to 26, 10 residents of Southwest Virginia traveled with The Alliance for Appalachia to Washington, D.C., to speak with senators and representatives in support of miners suffering from black lung disease. […]

12 Sep

I am a retired coal miner and very proud of that work!

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From September 23 thru 26th, 40 Appalachian leaders from 6 states will meet with members of Congress asking for their support of the RECLAIM Act and to increase and extend the tax that funds the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund. Larry and Hattie […]

14 Jun

Black Lung on the Rise, Benefits at Risk

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The Alliance for Appalachia fights for the protection of our mountains and our miners. We work towards a future that ensures a good quality of life for all people in our communities.