"Obama saddened by Kentucky mine deaths
"The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says mining accidents like the latest one in Kentucky that claimed two lives must be prevented.
"Obama issued a statement Friday saying he was deeply saddened by the incident where two miners were killed when a roof collapsed in the Dotiki Mine late Wednesday. It happened only weeks after an explosion at a mine in West Virginia killed 29, the nation's worst coal mine disaster in decades .
"After the West Virginia incident Obama ordered a review of mine safety procedures. He said Friday that it was the responsibility of everyone from mine operators to the federal government to prevent such tragedies from happening."
"Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/04/30/1246103/obama-saddened-by-kentucky-mine.html#ixzz0mgO8kc8E"
Kenneth Stepp is also saddened by the recent Kentucky coal mine deaths. The Democrats are for better mine safety. Vote for the coal miners and elect more Democrats. Stepp for U.S. House KY-05!
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