At the end of the day, if a miner is willing to travel into the bowels of the earth every day knowing that he may one day suffer from a lung disease, the least we can do is make sure he has a fair shot at justice and that the cards aren't stacked against him when he applies for benefits to support his family.
Senator Casey emphasizes the need for fair treatment of miners applying for benefits.
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