Big setback for mountaintop mining critics

By Jim Morris

Judge's ruling raises doubts about whether the EPA can halt strip mines such as the planned Spruce No. 1 in West Virginia.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Arch Coal":

"… an County, W.Va., by Mingo Logan Coal Co., a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Arch Coal, would tear up nearly 2,300 acres and fill seven miles of streams with rub …"

"… in our favor — confirming that our Spruce No. 1 permit remains valid,” Arch Coal said in a statement.The National Mining Association said the judge’s rul …"

Saints and sinners

By Peter H. Stone

Gingrich balances support of a casino owner with courtship of evangelicals

Excerpts from this story referencing "Arch Coal":

"… y companies including Peabody Energy, the nation’s largest coal company, Arch Coal, and Devon Energy. In the last two years, American Solutions has focused h …"

Newt Gingrich faces questions about consulting job and support for biofuels

By John Aloysius Farrell

Gingrich takes consulting fee from ethanol while getting big fossil fuel donations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Arch Coal":

"… ection cycle, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Donors from Arch Coal, the nation’s second-largest coal producer, gave $100,000. The Center in …"

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Year after tragedy, mining industry seeks some self-policing

By Chris Hamby

Mining industry urges feds to reward safety with fewer inspections

Excerpts from this story referencing "Arch Coal":

"… th and safety issues,” Anthony Bumbico, the vice president for safety at Arch Coal, said during testimony on behalf of the National Mining Association before …"

GOP budget move stalls black lung plan

By Ken Ward Jr.

Legislative maneuver bars regulators from implementing or enforcing a proposal to reduce miners' exposure to coal dust

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rand Paul":

"… on, whose father and grandfathers were coal miners.And in April 2011, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., complained that the MSHA plan would be too costly for the industry …"