Black lung benefits should be easier for coal miners to access, lawmakers and advocates say • West Virginia Watch

Lawmakers outlined legislation aimed at helping miners with black lung disease and their families get easier access to benefits. 

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West Virginia coal miners suffer from black lung despite silica dust exposure limits

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Fighting for Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families > Appalachian Voices

Black lung advocates meet with lawmakers