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John Kline: I don't understand where that air is supposed to come from. The SCSRs are not available. Those are on back order. Refuge…

On the recordJanuary 16, 2008
I don't understand where that air is supposed to come from. The SCSRs are not available. Those are on back order. Refuge chambers are not available. They are on back order. What are these miners supposed to do?
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John Kline
Republican · Minnesota

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Addressing the availability of safety equipment for miners.

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