| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Friday February 24, 2023 ( 5 items ) |
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Cantwell Initiates Committee Inquiry Into Railroads' Handling of Hazardous Materials
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sent a letter to seven of the largest railroad company CEOs, requesting detailed information and documents about safety practices involved in rail transportation of hazardous materials by March 17, 2023.
On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials deraile
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Congressman Chris Deluzio Calls on Norfolk Southern to Expand Assistance and Fully Comply With EPA Cleanup Order in Pennsylvania
ASPINWALL, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release and letter on Feb. 22, 2023:
Congressman Chris Deluzio wrote to Norfolk Southern's President and CEO Alan Shaw, urging an expansion of the area in which Norfolk Southern is providing assistance. Echoing concerns voiced by Congressman Bill Johnson, who represents East Palestine, Ohio, Congressman Deluzio asked Mr. Shaw to explain the reasoning behind and reconsider expansion of the current e
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Rep. Molinaro Calls on EPA to Provide Answers on Ohio Train Derailment & Potential Impact on New York State
BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today requested information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio and the potential impact this disaster could have on New York State. Rep. Molinaro serves on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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REP. SYKES STATEMENT ON NTSB PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR EAST PALESTINE TRAIN DERAILMENT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2023:
U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement regarding the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) preliminary report on the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine.
"I am grateful to the NTSB for their efforts to determine the cause of this derailment, and I look forward to seeing the full report. Furthermore, I am hopeful my colleagu
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Sen. Cruz Releases Statement in Response to NTSB's Preliminary Report on East Palestine Derailment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2023:
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today released the following statement on the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio:
"After ignoring for ten days the distress of East Palestine's residents, Secretary But
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