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Tim Walberg: Upper Big Branch is a terrible reminder that bad actors will look for ways to cut corners and jeopardize the well-being…

On the recordApril 22, 2015
Upper Big Branch is a terrible reminder that bad actors will look for ways to cut corners and jeopardize the well-being of their workers despite a moral and legal obligation to make safety the number one priority.
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Tim Walberg
Republican · Michigan

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Walberg emphasizes the importance of safety and accountability in mining after the Upper Big Branch tragedy.

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