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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/13
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In Pictures: West Virginia mine explosion
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Obama's vow to West Virginia coal miners at service: better safety
President Obama addressed the families of 29 West Virginia coal miners who died in a mine explosion earlier this month. Miners say they hope he will honor his pledge of better safety, but many are skeptical.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/13
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Could rescue chambers have saved West Virginia miners?
Mine rescue chambers have been required since 2006, even though federal authorities could have required them as far back as 1969. But it's still unclear whether miners in this week's explosion in West Virginia could have reached the chambers.
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In Pictures: West Virginia mine explosion
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West Virginia disaster: Will Congress take on coal mining companies?
Mining companies have been slow to adopt new safety requirements. Critics say the West Virginia disaster shows that Congress needs to step in. The industry says it needs clearer guidance.
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