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Daniel Couch, assistant director of maintenance for Murray Energy, waits to access the American Coal Co.'s New Era Coal Mine via a vertical shaft during a tour Aug. 30, 2016, in Galatia, Ill.
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Daniel Couch, assistant director of maintenance for Murray Energy, waits to access the American Coal Co.’s New Era Coal Mine via a vertical shaft during a tour Aug. 30, 2016, in Galatia, Ill.
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The future of coal in southern Illinois may depend on who gets into the White House. Donald Trump said he will scrap regulations that have cut coal production, while Hillary Clinton wants to bring new opportunities to the area.