John Chandler: “I rise today on behalf of Amon Brock, Jimmy D. Lee, George Petra…”

On the recordMay 24, 2006

I rise today on behalf of Amon Brock, Jimmy D. Lee, George Petra, Paris Thomas, Jr., Roy Middleton and Steve Bryant. These are the names of Kentucky miners who have died in the last week. As we just heard this morning, the other body acted on behalf of our miners, and it is critical that the House take immediate action and pass H.R. 5389, a comprehensive mining bill that will not only crack down on negligent operators but save lives. This body should not risk another miner's life by failing to act. I call on all of my colleagues to reach across party lines for the sake of our miners who are simply trying to go to work and provide for their families. ____________________

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Maine

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