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40. The Mine (Crandall Canyon Mine)

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Bob Murray's Letter to Governor Huntsman

Bob Murray, owner of the Crandall mine in West Virginia, lost his patience with Governor Huntsman. The governor announced plans to hold hearings on the disaster and created a state commission on mine safety. All of which got under Bob Murray's skin as he accused him of playing politics. He agreed to drill two more holes in search of the trapped miners but only after pressure from victims' families.

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