Clinton’s coal aid package has shaky landing in Appalachian coal country

摘要

A $30 billion coal country aid proposal by Democratic presidentialrnfront-runner Hillary Clinton has been received with mixed emotionsrnin Appalachia, with critics finding fault in the approach and motivesrnof the plan and supporters finding a welcome boost for a beleagueredrneconomic landscape.rnIntroduced late last week, the three-tiered plan seeks to protectrnhealth and retirements benefits for coal workers, develop newrnindustries in coal-dependent towns and provide funding forrneducation, job training and other services for communities hit byrnthe industry downturn.