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POLITICO: The Deadly Disease That Really Scares Coal Miners

August 14, 2020 Black Lung

PRESS RELEASE: Black Lung Association supports UMWA and USW suit against MSHA

July 1, 2020 Black Lung, Press Release

OHIO VALLEY RESOURCE: Coal and COVID-19: Lung Impairment Makes Miners Especially Vulnerable To Coronavirus

May 6, 2020 Black Lung, COVID-19

ACLC: Black Lung PSAs for Coal Miners

April 30, 2020 ACLC News, Black Lung, COVID-19

SOUTHERLY: These coal communities are protecting sick miners from COVID-19 and pushing Congress for more support

April 24, 2020 Black Lung, COVID-19

BREAKING: Black Lung Associations ask for support from congress amid COVID-19 crisis

April 23, 2020 Advocacy, Black Lung, COVID-19

ACLC Press Release: Coal miners call on Congress for support amidst dual threats from black lung and COVID-19

April 23, 2020 ACLC News, Black Lung, COVID-19, Press Release

EE NEWS: Pandemic: Social distancing isn't novel for miners with black lung

April 10, 2020 Black Lung, COVID-19

WASHINGTON POST: As covid-19 hits, coal companies aim to cut the tax they pay to support black-lung miners

April 10, 2020 Black Lung, COVID-19