Comments about ‘Coal-mining community comes together amidst tragedy’

We want to know how to give to this community. How can we send a monetary gift? Our brother was killed in a mill accident in Toole, Utah. This brings back such an emotional sting. Our prayer and thoughts are with this community. God Bless Them.
Tom & Linda Overy, tolo00@msn.com

How much power, political influence, or money did it take to have a coal insider put in charge of the Mine Safety and Health Administration? Mr. Stickler is a longtime coal executive with extensive connections with the coal industry. According to the Charleston Gazette, Stickler's mines had accident rates of twice the national average.The current administration tried repeatedly to get Stickler nominated for the position unsuccessfully. In July 2006, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao hired Stickler as a consultant and adviser, but insisted through a spokeswoman that she was not attempting to circumvent the nomination process.In October 2006, Bush used a recess appointment to install Stickler -- a decision that was quickly denounced by senators from both sides of the aisle.

...Did money and access to powerful public officials cause regulators to turn a blind eye to the risks involved when they issued the permit? Ask yourself; how did Murray get a permit to mine Crandall Canyon Mine in the first place?....FOLLOW THE MONEY>>>>A great place to start is with the FEC reports. The link is: http://www.fec.gov/finance/disclosure/norindsea.shtml Enter: MURRAY, ROBERT His contributions sometimes include his middle intial (and or) Murrary Energy but many don't. There are thousands and thousands of dollars in contributions listed for MURRAY, ROBERT in BEACHWOOD, OH 44122