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More than 170 federal staffers working to protect miners from explosions and deadly diseases were reinstated this week.

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How two big names in mainstream disaster preparedness helped sell Americans on fear, anxiety, and a new generator.

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The price tag for the costliest blazes in US history is still climbing and disputes over who will pay are escalating.