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Trump announces $180M for mining education as administration recommits to coal

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the county as part of his administration’s goal of rebuilding the U.S. coal industry. The grants will include $100 million from the Department of Energy spread across th...

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Source New MexicoNews report · Aug 8, 10:57 PM

Trump announces $180M for mining education as administration recommits to coal

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the county as part of his administration’s goal of rebuildi...

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Florida PhoenixNews report · Aug 8, 6:11 PM

Trump announces $180M for mining education as administration recommits to coal

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the county as part of his administration’s goal of rebuildi...

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Aug 8, 6:11 PM: Florida Phoenix joined the source map.

Aug 8, 10:57 PM: Source New Mexico joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.