[Admin Moderator]

Okay, here's my question. it is of special relevance to the 12th district, and I was born in Canonsburg, PA (not in the district but in Washington Co., though now living in TN) There have been several mining incidents in the past few years...my preferred solution is more strip mining -- it strikes me as a far safer way to mine coal, and the landscape can be repaired. My father always said that if the mines were closed when gas levels were too high, the mines wouldn't make any money. What [are your thoughts on] mine safety?
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[Diana Irey]

My husband is a mining engineer by education. Mining is an importatnt industry in the 12th district. Strip mining is an alternative. Mining safety needs to be a top priority.