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I quick response a little off topic, but how is the Bush Administration passing new MTR laws? Aren't both the House and Senate controlled by Democrats? I do believe it has to be approved by both before Bush has a say in it.

Also, MTR keeps the Eastern KY & SW West Virginia economies afloat. There are not enough coal seams for it to be practical to do underground mining as efficiently as MTR can be done. Not to mention, in the mountainous region where this takes place, it provides level ground for development that otherwise could not happen..ie..Airports, Golf Courses, possible Coal to Liquidation Plants, factories.