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Coal Miners' Fund Set For Deep Cuts As Black Lung Epidemic Grows

Sheralin Greene, 57, mined coal for 20 years. She now suffers paralyzing coughing fits from black lung and receives payments and medical care from the federal trust fund. (Courtesy of Sheralin Greene)
Sheralin Greene, 57, mined coal for 20 years. She now suffers paralyzing coughing fits from black lung and receives payments and medical care from the federal trust fund. (Courtesy of Sheralin Greene)

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