a judge with the National Labor Relations Board found that Warrior Met Coal violated labor laws during the strike.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.
These workers had personally sacrificed to keep the mine running when the previous owner, Walter Energy, went bankrupt in 2016.
The Federal coal program alone is responsible for 13 percent of our total U.S. greenhouse gas pollution.
It is clearly time to end all new Federal coal leasing on public lands and invest in domestic renewable energy production.
the intent of Congress when they passed the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act was to protect American citizens
That said, there are some aspects to this legislation that I would like to note.
I do hope to work with my colleagues across the aisle to make sure we potentially address any potential loopholes around reclamation.
I do believe this is a positive step toward addressing coal mining's harmful legacy that will build on funds appropriated through the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act to clean up and reclaim abandoned mine lands.





