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Transcripts for MSNBC Morning Joe 20190821 11:24:00

Came to capitol hill seeking action on the miners pension protection act, speaking up for fellowed retired miners, some in wheelchairs with oxygen tanks. we re fighting for a pension for black lung. things don t look good at the moment. reporter: for years, senator majority leader mitch mcconnell has blocked the protection of the miners pensions, citing concerns about long-term pension costs across multiple industries. average pension, i think, for miners is like 500 bucks a month, and we need and we don t want to borrow the money. it s already there. the president did not meet with west virginia s coal miners when they were in washington last month, but the following day he flew to their state for a campaign fundraiser with coal executives, all while miners who supported him continue to wait. yeah, i voted for trump. sure did. reporter: and how do you feel about the progress? ....

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