Appalachian Citizens' Law Center

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Federal Black Lung Program May See Changes

Black Lung

The United States General Accounting Office (GAO) recently conducted a study of the federal Black Lung program. Their findings may lead to changes that could improve miners’ ability to pursue claims.
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