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Arlen Specter: As I, too, have had a long-running interest in coal mining and health and safety matters, I thank the Senator for his…

On the recordDecember 15, 2000
As I, too, have had a long-running interest in coal mining and health and safety matters, I thank the Senator for his interest in this important coal matter. Yes, I believe that it is important for a range of stakeholders to be involved in this study as well as to look at both the current and future issues related to coal waste impoundments.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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