MADISON, WV - APRIL 15: Retired coal miner Emory "Curly" Carter
MADISON, WV - APRIL 15: Retired coal miner Emory "Curly" Carter's, 70, first paycheck stub as a miner is shown on April 15, 2025 in Madison, W.V. Carter was diagnosed with black lung disease in 2009 and retired from mining in 2012. He worked as a miner for almost 37 years. The check was dated October 18, 1975 and was for two weeks of work. It was for $424.30. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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