WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement regarding the death of coal miner James Adkins in Raleigh County, West Virginia:
“Today, West Virginia lost one of its own, miner James Adkins. My sympathies go out to the Adkins family during this difficult time. Miners like James are the heart of our communities and work tirelessly to power our state, and we must never waiver in our commitment to keep them safe.”
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