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For Immediate Release January 4, 2006
Contact: Karen Finney- 202-863-8148
DNC Chairman Howard Dean Sends Condolences to the Families of West Virginia's Sago Coal Miners
Washington, DC- Today Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement in reaction to the tragedies in West Virginia:
"Today we join Americans all over the country in sending our thoughts and prayers out to the brave families and loved ones of the twelve coal miners who perished in the Sago coal mine in Tallmansville, West Virginia. Our hearts go out to this community which has suffered a tragic loss after a harrowing experience. The one blessing in this tragedy has been the rescue of a single miner.
"Through it all, West Virginians have showed a tremendous sense of support and community. It is this same sense of community and togetherness that will help West Virginians through these tragic events." ###
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