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John Yarmuth: “According to the title of this hearing, we are going to hear about the perspective of coal communities, but let me…”

On the recordOctober 28, 2013
According to the title of this hearing, we are going to hear about the perspective of coal communities, but let me assure you, the concerns of residents in the coal communities of Kentucky do not stop after they open their utility bill.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Yarmuth emphasizes the ongoing health concerns in coal communities beyond just utility costs.

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