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Appalachian Voices: Advocates Applaud Introduction of Rep. Scott & Adams' 10-Year Extension of Excise Tax for Black Lung Disability Trust Fund

This is a welcome development for miners with black lung disease and their families who rely on the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund for a small monthly living stipend and health insurance. On Jan. 1, 2022, the excise tax rate was cut by more than half after Congress failed to pass a four-year extension in the Build Back Better Act, and the trust fund is now losing. ....

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National Black Lung Association urges Capito to support 10-year extension of Black Lung Excise Tax

CHARLESTON — Earlier this week, the National Black Lung Association announced it would hold two weeks of daily demonstrations to urge Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) to support a 10-year ....

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