Chris Clements

Plus, even if the shutdown ends later this week, TSA workers will still miss two more paychecks.

For NPR News, I'm Chris Clements in Laramie.

The rule, which was announced last year, aims to cut miners' exposure limits to silica dust in half and would allow for citations and fines to mine operators when miners are overexposed.

A federal judge paused the rule twice so far, with a third delay coming after the government shut down.

Vonda Robinson with the National Black Lung Association says the feds need to quickly implement the rule so miners don't get black lung disease due to silica dust exposure.

On Tuesday morning, she says about 75 minors and advocates will demonstrate about the need for the rule on the steps outside the Labor Department.

For NPR News, I'm Chris Clements in Laramie.