Appalachian Voices: Advocates Applaud Introduction of Rep. Scott & Adams' 10-Year Extension of Excise Tax for Black Lung Disability Trust Fund
January 21, 2022
January 21, 2022
BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 21 (TNSPol)(TNScapV) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2022:
Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2022 to extend the Coal Excise Tax for 10 years, with original cosponsors Rep. John Yarmuth (KY-3) and Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-12). This is a welcome development for miners with black lung disease and their families who rely on the Black . . .
Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2022 to extend the Coal Excise Tax for 10 years, with original cosponsors Rep. John Yarmuth (KY-3) and Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-12). This is a welcome development for miners with black lung disease and their families who rely on the Black . . .