On the recordMay 19, 2010
I don't believe it was because of lack of funding. I don't believe that MSHA lacked enforcement authorities. I don't believe that.
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Robert Byrd
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congress.govI don't believe it was because of lack of funding. I don't believe that MSHA lacked enforcement authorities. I don't believe that.
Byrd questioned the reasons behind the Upper Big Branch disaster despite funding increases.
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