On the recordFebruary 6, 1978
We must realize that there is no way in which we can completely compensate our miners who suffer from black lung. This bill, however, at least recognizes the debt which we as a society owe them.
Robert C. Byrd: “We must realize that there is no way in which we can completely compensate our miners who suffer from black lung. This…”
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Supporting legislation on black lung benefits for coal miners.
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