On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
The losers are the American taxpayers. In other words, the costs of black lung disease have been socialized and the gains from DOL's failed oversight have been privatized.
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congress.govThe losers are the American taxpayers. In other words, the costs of black lung disease have been socialized and the gains from DOL's failed oversight have been privatized.
Adams discusses the financial impact of black lung disease on taxpayers due to government oversight failures.
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