Won't Pay Mine Safety Violation Fines But Gave Over $1Million to Tea Party

Friday, 09 April 2010 10:42 Last Updated on Friday, 09 April 2010 17:22
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Massey Energy, DBA Performance Coal CEO, Don Blankenship's strip-mining operation killed scores of miners on April 5th. Last month alone there were 57 violations at the mine and the company has a history of these violations and fines, which they refuse to pay. Blankenship, who is also a board member of the US Chamber of Commerce, has donated big bucks to right wing extremists.  

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