As the second anniversary of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine approaches, West Virginia's congressional leaders are weighing on the subject.
On Wednesday, April 4 U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va) had this to say on the matter:
"Two years ago, 29 good and decent men perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine - a tragedy that never should have occurred. From that day forward, April 5, 2010, was destined to be remembered as the day of one of the worst coal mine tragedies in this Nation's history. I continue to hoe, however, that it may also be a date that marks a turning point in our national commitment to miners.
"I remain determined to do all that I can to ensure that no coal miner ever again feels helpless to stand up for his own health and safety. I remain committed to working to pass legislation that will prevent bad-actor operators - a small minority of our coal companies - from calculatingly breaking the law and putting their own miners in danger for the sake of profit. I remain committed to ensuring that our federal mine safety system possesses the resources and personnel that it needs to fulfill its mission to keep our miners safe.
"On this April 5, I will think of those 29 men and of their families still families still feeling the pain of loss. It is my hope that, on this day, this Nation will remember the miners of Upper Big Branch by recognizing the debt we owe all coal miners and their families. Let us commit ourselves to ensuring that the 29 miners of the Upper Big Branch Mine leave a legacy of needed improvements to our national mine safety system."
Friday, July 27 2012 12:04 PM EDT2012-07-27 16:04:15 GMT
The granite slabs that will become the UBB Memorial in Whitesville received a police escort to their final location.The slabs were loaded up on flatbed trailers at Beckley Crane on Tuesday, July 17 at
The granite slabs that will become the UBB Memorial in Whitesville received a police escort to their final location.
Friday, July 27 2012 12:05 PM EDT2012-07-27 16:05:37 GMT
Construction on the memorial in Whitesville to honor the miners killed at UBB, is moving ahead. WVNS 59 News wanted to share a couple of photos from the UBB Memorial Facebook page. In a photo album updated
Construction on the memorial in Whitesville to honor the miners killed at UBB, is moving ahead.
WVNS 59 News wanted to share a couple of photos from the UBB Memorial Facebook page.
Friday, July 27 2012 12:04 PM EDT2012-07-27 16:04:55 GMT
Finishing touches are being made on the Upper Big Branch Miners Memorial plaza in Whitesville. Workers are preparing for the delivery of plants and trees. Work on the parking area and grading the site
Finishing touches are being made on the Upper Big Branch Miners Memorial plaza in Whitesville. Workers are preparing for the delivery of plants and trees. Work on the parking area and grading the site
Two more donations came in Friday for the Upper Big Branch Mine memorial plaza to be located in Whitesville. Belo Mine Supply, located in Chattaroy, donated $500 and Strata Products Worldwide, headquartered
Two more donations came in Friday for the Upper Big Branch Mine memorial plaza to be located in Whitesville. Belo Mine Supply, located in Chattaroy, donated $500 and Strata Products Worldwide, headquartered
The Upper Big Branch Miners Memorial received a $10,000 gift from Vossloh Track Material, Incorporated Thursday, according to a news release. The Upper Big Branch Mining Memorial Group said the contribution
The Upper Big Branch Miners Memorial received a $10,000 gift from Vossloh Track Material, Incorporated Thursday, according to a news release. The Upper Big Branch Mining Memorial Group said the contribution
Friday, July 27 2012 11:57 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:57:33 GMT
A memorial to the fallen miners in the Upper Big Branch mining disaster gets another financial boost. Alpha Natural Resources gave a $9,000 donation, Wednesday at Pasquales in Beckley. The money will go
Wednesday's donation fully funds a memorial set to honor the miners in Whitesville.
Friday, July 27 2012 11:57 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:57:00 GMT
Today is the second anniversary of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine near Whitesville. The devastating blast killed 29 miners and injured two others on April 5, 2010. A lot has happened since
Much has been done in the last two years to remember those who lost their lives and to hold those responsible for the blast accountable.
Friday, July 27 2012 11:56 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:56:09 GMT
As the second anniversary of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine approaches, West Virginia's congressional leaders are weighing on the subject. On Wednesday, April 4 U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va)
As the second anniversary of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine approaches, West Virginia's congressional leaders are weighing on the subject.
Friday, July 27 2012 11:54 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:54:50 GMT
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement about the second anniversary of the Upper Big Branch tragedy:"It seems like only yesterday that this terrible tragedy took the lives of
As the second anniversary of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine approaches, West Virginia's congressional leaders are weighing on the subject.
Friday, July 27 2012 11:52 AM EDT2012-07-27 15:52:53 GMT
The following statements were Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, as well as Congressman Nick Rahall, following their Wednesday meetings with the families of victims of the Upper Big Branch mine
The following statements were Senators Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, as well as Congressman Nick Rahall, following their Wednesday meetings with the families of victims of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster:
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