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Monongalia County Commission adopts resolution urging Congress to increase federal black lung benefits
Summary
The Monongalia County Commission on March 5 unanimously approved a resolution urging West Virginia’s congressional delegation to support legislation to raise federal black lung benefits, after a presentation from the Appalachian Citizens Law Center on local impacts and benefit shortfalls.
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission voted March 5 to adopt a resolution calling on West Virginia’s congressional delegation to support legislation to increase federal black lung benefits for disabled miners and their families.
The resolution, introduced after a presentation by Brendan (policy advocate, Appalachian Citizens Law Center), was approved by the commissioners by voice vote. Commissioners in attendance indicated “Aye” on the motion and no opposing votes were recorded; one commissioner was absent.
Brendan, who identified himself as a policy advocate with the Appalachian Citizens Law Center and a former Morgantown resident, told the commission that black lung disease is a progressive, fatal occupational illness caused by inhaling coal and silica dust. He…
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