Obama asks for federal report on West Virginia coal mine disaster by next week
By APThursday, April 8, 2010
Obama seeks federal report on coal mine disaster
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has asked federal mine safety officials to report next week on what may have caused the West Virginia coal mine explosion that killed 25 workers.
The White House said Thursday that Obama will meet with Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and Mine Safety and Health Administrator Joe Main. He is seeking ways to prevent future mine explosions.
Filed under: Accidents and Disasters
Tags: Accidents, Barack Obama, Energy, Explosions, North America, United States, Washington
Tags: Accidents, Barack Obama, Energy, Explosions, North America, United States, Washington
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