04/23/2013
https://www.congress.gov...
"But now, through no fault of their own, thousands of retirees face the loss of these benefits because of coal company bankruptcies."
"Senate Bill 1714, the Miners Protection Act, introduced by Senators Manchin and Capito, would ensure the promise of health care for retired miners is kept."
"It's my view that Congress ought to protect the promise that you don't take away pension benefits that American workers have earned."
"The Miners Protection Act is a fix. It is a fix that works not only the miners, but for America."