Coal is back, even as the Obama administration pushes green energy

By Jeremy Borden and Jim Morris

Improving economy requires electricity, so Big Coal is back

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carol Raulston":

"… uced every year is used to generate electricity in the United States, said Carol Raulston, a spokeswoman for the National Mining Association, a trade group. Growth …"

Persistent black lung, old scourge of coal, found in autopsies of most Massey miners

By Chris Hamby

Persistent black lung, scourge of coal, found in autopsies of Massey miners

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carol Raulston":

"… osed dust standard will protect miners any more than the current one, said Carol Raulston, a spokesperson for the National Mining Association. The industry has argu …"

PACs flocked to conservative Blue Dog Democrats, then fled after crucial votes

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

In mid-2009, the 52 conservative House Democrats who made up the Blue Dog Coalition were at the height of their power. Money was rolling in

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carol Raulston":

"… hed to back Republican challengers to incumbent Blue Dog Coalition members.Carol Raulston, senior vice president for communications at the National Mining Associati …"

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Has mountaintop mining peaked?

By Marianne Lavelle

Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is praising the Obama administration for moving to stop “the greatest environmental tragedy ever to befall ou

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carol Raulston":

"… mit applications will not raise environmental concerns,” the agency said.Carol Raulston, spokeswoman for the National Mining Association, said, “We certainly ho …"

Study finds toxins from mountaintop coal mining sites

By Alice Su

The U.S. Geological Survey has found toxic compounds in soil and water around mountaintop-removal mining sites in central Appalachia.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carol Raulston":

"… lary to do what you want to do,” Borak said. “I had to pay the rent.”Carol Raulston, senior vice president of communications at the National Mining Associatio …"

GAO report supports science behind black lung rule

By Chris Hamby

Research supports proposal to reduce coal miners’ exposure to dust that causes deadly disease, a GAO report found.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carol Raulston":

"… risk of developing black lung.”National Mining Association spokeswoman Carol Raulston said the GAO report hasn’t changed the organization’s position that th …"