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any change in policy. During a House subcommittee hearing last week, mining association vice president Bruce Watzman explained the industry's latest proposal. "The misperception exists that the Mine Act's mandate of four inspections... Published: Sunday, March 05, 2006 Words: 1162
examine the daily dangers faced by the 79,000 coal miners who help provide more than half of the nation's electricity. Reporter KenWard Jr. had been covering mine safety on and off for much of his 15 years at the newspaper. And he... Published: Sunday, November 05, 2006 Words: 278
imposed fines. The violations continued. The mine was taken over by International Coal Group last November, but as Gazette reporter KenWard has pointed out, the company has yet to request permission to take over the state permit to... Published: Sunday, January 08, 2006 Words: 614
The Sunday Gazette-Mail wanted to take a broader look, to examine the daily dangers faced by the nation's coal miners. Reporter KenWard Jr. had recently received a six-month fellowship from the Alicia Patterson Foundation, and narrowed... Published: Sunday, December 03, 2006 Words: 2490
That is the most in any single year since 1981, when the state agency counted 28 coal-mining deaths. To contact staff writer KenWard Jr., use e-mail or call 348-1702.... Published: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Words: 427
it wants to boost operations. But the same priority has not been given to keeping miners safe and healthy." To contact staff writer KenWard Jr., use e-mail or call 348-1702.... Published: Monday, January 23, 2006 Words: 864
success has had one ironic result: Some people are tempted to believe that a strong statute is no longer necessary." Some in the industry have continued that refrain. During a September 2000 congressional hearing, coal company attorney... Published: Sunday, February 19, 2006 Words: 1088
miners can come home to their families every night." Staff writer Dave Gustafson contributed to this report. To contact staff writer KenWard Jr., use e-mail or call 348-1702.... Published: Thursday, February 02, 2006 Words: 1286
56 violations. Half of those were deemed by inspectors to create a threat of serious injury or illness. To contact staff writer KenWard Jr., use e-mail or call 348-1702.... Published: Saturday, December 23, 2006 Words: 768
over there.' How would we face the families?" Staff writer Scott Finn contributed to this report. To contact staff writer KenWard Jr., use e-mail or call 348-1702.... Published: Sunday, January 08, 2006 Words: 2484
