Appalachian Voices: Failure to Pass Build Back Better Delays Key Investments for Appalachia
December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSPol) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release:
Yesterday, President Joe Biden released a statement making clear that the U.S. Senate would head home for the holidays without passing the Build Back Better bill, which includes crucial investments for Appalachian communities.
Among those investments left on the table is the extension of the Black Lung Excise tax at current rates. This tax is the only source of revenue for the Black Lu . . .
Yesterday, President Joe Biden released a statement making clear that the U.S. Senate would head home for the holidays without passing the Build Back Better bill, which includes crucial investments for Appalachian communities.
Among those investments left on the table is the extension of the Black Lung Excise tax at current rates. This tax is the only source of revenue for the Black Lu . . .