Pramila Jayapal said "It seems like it is time to end self-insurance and simply require operators to rely on commercial black lung claims insurance." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 25, 2020

It seems like it is time to end self-insurance and simply require operators to rely on commercial black lung claims insurance.

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Advocating for the elimination of self-insurance in favor of commercial insurance for miners.

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