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Tim Kaine: Black lung disease affects those who mine coal.

On the recordMay 3, 2023
Black lung disease affects those who mine coal.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine highlights health issues related to coal mining in Virginia.

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