05/08/1977
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"I am exceptionally pleased today to sign S. 717, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977."
"For the first time, all the Nation's miners will be protected under one comprehensive mine safety and health law."
"Accordingly, I do not believe that approval of H.R. 2521 would be in the best interest of the American people."
"This administration will be sensitive to the economic impacts of this legislation to ensure that the mining industry stays productive and efficient while, at the same time, the lives and health of the..."