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Federal Mining Research Workers Are Still In Limbo

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services placed hundreds of NIOSH workers on administrative leave last month and issued them termination notices.

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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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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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