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Appalachian Voices applauds Senate Appropriations Committee for pushing back against cuts for black lung and miner safety programs

By Dan Radmacher | July 31, 2025 |

The NIOSH mobile testing unit provides free, confidential black lung screenings for miners. Photo courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to advance its Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2026 funding bill. The package includes funding for mine safety and black lung programs.

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Appalachian Voices applauds Senate Appropriations Committee for pushing back against cuts for black lung and miner safety programs

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