Coal mining deaths surge in 2017 after hitting record low
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In September, President Trump appointed retired coal company executive David Zatezalo as the new chief of the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
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Coal industry documents show extent of effort to influence Trump
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Coal industry documents show extent of effort to influence Trump
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