Mining industry shovels support to McGavick's bid for Senate

[flamingyouth]

Mike! is sure shoveling something...

WASHINGTON — The mining industry is digging deep to help fund Mike McGavick's Senate race. On Wednesday, industry leaders will host their fourth event for him in a year in Washington, D.C.

The National Mining Association (NMA), the mine industry's lobby, was among the first corporate groups to support McGavick with a 2005 fundraiser, before his formal campaign had begun.

An NMA spokeswoman said industry officials "just want a fair hearing" for two key issues: increased coal mining for national energy needs, and easier permits for mining on American soil.

McGavick, a Republican challenging Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell, will hit four fundraisers on Wednesday in the nation's capital, including a $250-per-person lunch with Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and a $1,000-per-person reception at the NMA's suites.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003265176_mcgavick19m.html

[RobertSeattle]

1. ...And we'll get the shaft...

[Fenris]

2. Miners would like "a fair hearing" on increasing job safety requirements.

I'm sure the NMA will get right on that.