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(article from) ABINGDON, Va. – There is a war on coal.
That’s the message officials from four states, includingKentucky, West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee, told those in attendance at Saturday’s “Rally for Appalachian Coal” in Abington,Va.
“This is a war against our jobs, our families, our communities and our way of life in the coalfield region ofAppalachia,” said West Virginia Senator Art Kirkendoll (D-Logan). “The United States Department of Environmental Protection has declared war and we must stand up and send a message that we will not let them take our jobs, harm our families and communities and try to destroy our way of life.”
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Last Saturday more than 2,000 supporters of the coal industry from West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky gathered for an enthusiastic rally at the Fairgrounds in Abingdon, Virginia. Two bus-loads of officials and supporters from Logan and southern West Virginia participated in the event.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Melanie Vickers contends that switching from working in education to completing 100 hours of coal mining training isn't such a big change.
"I'm a lifelong learner," the retired assistant superintendent for Kanawha County middle schools said. "I hope that's true of all educators."
Vickers recently earned her red hat in underground coal mining from the Academy for Mine Training and Energy Technologies. With the information she's acquired, she plans to write a children's book.
Vickers was born in coal country and lived in Man. Part of her interest in coal mining stems from her family members, several of whom worked in the mines.
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The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rejection of the Spruce Coal mine permit is the subject of today's hearing of the Minerals Resources Subcmte. of the House Natural Resources Committee. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) chairs the hearing.
Spruce Coal Mine earing: Live Now
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