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Monongalia County Commission adopts resolution urging Congress to increase federal black lung benefits
Summary
The commission voted to adopt a resolution urging federal lawmakers to raise federal black lung benefits after testimony from the Appalachian Citizens Law Center about local impacts and nationwide case increases.
Monongalia County Commission on March 5, 2025, voted to adopt a resolution urging members of the county’s federal delegation to support legislation to increase federal black lung benefits for disabled miners and their dependents.
Brendan, a policy advocate with the Appalachian Citizens Law Center, told commissioners that black lung is a progressive, fatal disease caused by inhaling coal and silica dust and said cases are rising nationwide. He cited research showing some younger miners developing severe disease…
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