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On the recordMay 23, 2017
There is no question that help is needed. Reclaiming all of the remaining abandoned coal mines in this country would cost an estimated $10 billion.
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Alan Lowenthal
Democratic · California

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Lowenthal emphasizes the urgent need and high cost of reclaiming abandoned coal mines.

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