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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Cuts To Black Lung Screening Program

U.S. District Judge Irene Berger issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday against the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Capito Says HHS Gave 'Insufficient Answer' On Black Lung Program

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defended its staff cuts to a coal miner health monitoring program in federal court on Wednesday.

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Coal Miner Asks Federal Court To Order Black Lung Program To Resume

On Wednesday, Harry Wiley's attorneys sought a preliminary injunction from Judge Irene Berger. If she grants it, HHS would have to bring back a team that monitors coal miners for black lung disease.

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U.S. Asks Federal Court To Dismiss Lawsuit By Coal Miner Over Black Lung

Harry Wiles applied for what’s called a Part 90 transfer, allowing him to continue to work in the mine but with less exposure to toxic dust.

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