White House: Obama will eulogize 29 West Virginia coal miners in memorial service Sunday
By APMonday, April 19, 2010
White House: Obama will eulogize W.Va. coal miners
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy Sunday for the 29 miners killed in a West Virginia coal mine explosion.
Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will attend a memorial service for the miners in Beckley, W.Va.
The April 5 blast at the Upper Big Branch mine was the nation’s worst coal mine disaster since 1970. Obama has ordered a sweeping review of mine safety records and called for stronger mining laws.
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Tags: Accidents, Barack Obama, District Of Columbia, Energy, Funerals And Memorial Services, North America, United States, Washington, West Virginia
Tags: Accidents, Barack Obama, District Of Columbia, Energy, Funerals And Memorial Services, North America, United States, Washington, West Virginia
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