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Jared Polis: “Today, 20,000 coal miners received notice that their retiree healthcare benefits will be cut off for 60 days when the…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
Today, 20,000 coal miners received notice that their retiree healthcare benefits will be cut off for 60 days when the Continuing Resolution expires.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado

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Polis discusses healthcare benefit cuts for coal miners due to legislative delays.

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