House Passes Funding For Study On Cancer Affecting Iron Range Miners

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House Passes Funding For Study On Cancer Affecting Iron Range Miners

By KBJR News 1

Story Published: Apr 24, 2008 at 10:59 AM CST

Story Updated: Apr 24, 2008 at 10:59 AM CST

The Legislature has sent a bill to Minnesota's governor providing money for an exhaustive study of a rare lung cancer that's hit especially hard on the Iron Range.

The House voted 121 to one to support a $4.9 million allocation
to the research, following a unanimous vote on Monday in the state
Senate.

The money will come from a special insurance fund overseen by
the Department of Commerce.

Researchers hope to explain why dozens of miners have been
stricken with mesothelioma.

The University of Minnesota will analyze death records and
conduct screenings of current and former workers and their families.

Environmental reviews will also be done.

In all, the research is expected to take up to five years.

Governor Tim Pawlenty has signalled his support for the
compromise plan.

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