"Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton outlined a $30 billion plan Thursday to help parts of the country recover from the decline of the coal industry.

In a six-page plan, the Democratic candidate proposes expanding existing programs, such as federal investment in carbon capture technology for coal plants. She also calls for protecting coal workers’ pension and health benefits from bankruptcy, and encouraging economic development in coal country through grants and expanded broadband access.

As Clinton vies with rival Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to be tough on climate change, the coal country plan could be a way for her to court workers who see strong environmental policies as a threat to their livelihoods."

Timothy Cama reports for The Hill November 12, 2015. [2]

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