07/14/2014
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"Basically, going from the current $5 million to $20 million, essentially, you know, quadrupling the current standard, would be financially devastating."
"To the friends and families of these 29 miners, please know that we continue to remember your loss and are committed to taking steps to prevent tragedies like this in the future."
"Your work really means life or death for many mine workers, so we appreciate your work."
"That is why yesterday I joined with Ranking Member Bobby Scott to reintroduce the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act."