Politics Watchdog group calls decreased tax on coal a "blatant subsidy" for the coal industry The analysis reflects a growing concern about the fiscal health of a federal fund that supports tens of thousands of disabled coal miners.
Causes Black lung trust fund likely burdened by Murray bankruptcy Murray Energy could be responsible for as much as $155 million under the Black Lung Act and general workers' compensation, but testimony shows that the company only offered $1.1 million in collateral to the fund.