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Miner Mesothelioma Study May Get More Money

The has voted to spend $250,000 for medical testing on miners to support a on , a of that disproportionately strikes .

() from the proposed the funding after the Minnesota Department of Health was criticized for withholding data on 35 miners diagnosed with the disease. The controversy surrounding miner mesothelioma has already led to the , Minnesota’s Health Commissioner, on Oct 2, 2007.

The proposed IRR funding is contingent upon matching funds and approval from both and IRR Commissioner .

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