Claim: The West Virginia coal mining disaster that took more than two dozen lives this week brought Massey Energy Corp., the nation's fourth largest coal company, into the spotlight. The company and its CEO, Don Blankenship, have never been shy about involvement in the political process. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Massey's political action committee plus individuals associated with the commpany have given more than $307,000 in all to federal candidates since the 1990 election cycle.
Fact-check: Massey's Mining Money - FactCheck.org
Verdict: the west virginia coal mining disaster that took more than two dozen lives this week brought massey energy corp., the nation's fourth largest coal company, into the spotlight. the company and its ceo, don blankenship, have never been shy about involvement in the political process. according to the center for responsive politics, massey's political action committee plus individuals associated with the commpany have given more than $307,000 in all to federal candidates since the 1990 election cycle.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Viveca Novak
Date published: 2010-04-09T12:54:22