02/02/2011
https://www.congress.gov...
"When we tried to pass a reasonable piece of legislation--the Byrd bill--to strengthen our mine safety laws... we were blocked by the coal industry and their allies in Congress."
"the Democratic majority in Congress, along with President Obama, has taken action in recent years to improve our Black Lung system."
"Congress has long known that coal miners with Black Lung disease are at a tremendous disadvantage when attempting to access Federal benefits."
"The Wildfire Disaster Funding Act would give more--give firefighters and land managers more tools for efficient and effective fire management."