[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 21, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S3940]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          KENTUCKY COAL MINERS

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, yesterday I came to the floor to report 
that there were several miners in my State trapped in a mine as a 
result of floods. I want to start today with an update on that 
situation.
  I am happy to report that all three were rescued after spending 14 
hours trapped in a Bell County coal mine. They were all reunited with 
their families last night, which is great news. Their families were 
waiting for them at the West Cumberland Baptist Church, and we are 
certainly glad this particular story had a happy ending.

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