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Sixth Circuit: US Senator Owes $25 Million Over Unpaid Coal Mine Surety Premiums

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice is liable for roughly $25 million for surety bonds, personally guaranteed by the Republican lawmaker, for coal companies . . .

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