Trump administration moves to shutter mine safety offices in coal country

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By Katie MyersMar 25, 2025, 4:00 am384 ptsTop
Libby Lindsay spent 21 years working underground as a miner for Bethlehem Steel in West Virginia. She saw many safety improvements over the years, and always felt grateful that she could call the local Mine Safety and Health Administration office whenever she wondered whether a rule was being followed. She…

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