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Ed Markey: Fact: The number of mining jobs in Appalachia has increased since the start of the recession.

On the recordSeptember 25, 2011
Fact: The number of mining jobs in Appalachia has increased since the start of the recession.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey argues that mining jobs have risen despite economic downturns and regulatory scrutiny.

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