From the Memory Hole

In the wake of the second major mine disaster of the week, I thought I'd dust off a few forgotten headlines:

U.S. Is Reducing Safety Penalties For Mine Flaws

Whistleblower Warns the Bush Administration Is Cutting Back Mining Safety Regulations

Mining Industry Contributes $3.1MM To Bush Campaign

Coal Mining Industry Contributed More Than $10MM To Republican Campaigns From 2000-2006