Joe Biden Calls Coal 'A Way Of Life'

Government Executive: Growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Joe Biden constantly heard people talk about the days when coal was king.

"Coming from a coal region, I know that coal is more than making a living, it's a way of life. It's not just your job, it's your community," Biden said, making a heartfelt appeal at the Good Jobs, Green Jobs conference Monday in an attempt to ward off criticism that the White House is waging a "war on coal."

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