Reviews major 1987 issues concerning budget and operations of black lung program, which provides medical and income assistance to coal mine workers who suffer disability or death due to pneumoconiosis and related diseases. Discusses Administration proposal dealing with program financing and benefits, FY88 budgetary decisions, and progress made in reducing backlogs of claim for benefits.
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