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GOP lawmakers often balk when spending cuts turn real
(Source: Associated Press, April 8, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. — When House Republicans pass Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget for a fourth year in a row this week, they’ll go on record again in favor of big spending cuts across a wide swath of programs, including Medicaid, food...
Teamsters: House should follow Senate’s lead, extend unemployment benefits
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, April 8, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Senate took a critical step last night when it moved legislation that would reinstate long-term unemployment benefits for some 2.8 million Americans. But a major...
NTSB offering webcast course for current and potential party members to NTSB rail transit accident investigations
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, April 8, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Transportation Safety Board has developed a webinar for current and potential participants in rail transit investigations. The objective of the three-hour...
TWU: No immediate talks or strike planned at SEPTA
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, April 9, 2014) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Transit union negotiators will not resume talks with SEPTA until it provides extensive documentation on health insurance and pension costs, Transport Workers Union Local 234 president Willie Brown...
Amtrak worker injured in incident at D.C.’s Union Station
(Source: WUSA, April 9, 2014) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Amtrak officials say they expect minimal impact on passengers at Union Station after a worker was struck by a train engine early Wednesday morning. Full story: www.wusa9.com
California high-speed rail construction could start next month near Madera
(Source: Fresno Bee, April 7, 2014) FRESNO, Calif. -- An elevated viaduct near Madera will likely be one of the first major pieces of tangible construction for California's proposed high-speed rail line, with work starting as early as next month. Full story: Fresno...
Engineers conducting tests following Mt. Washington landslide
(Source: CBS Pittsburgh, April 8, 2014) PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Emergency crews and engineers are conducting several tests following a Mount Washington landslide Tuesday morning. Mud, trees and other debris fell from Mount Washington in the area of West Carson Street and...
Farmers still worried about rail service
(Source: Bismarck Tribune, April 8, 2014) BISMARCK, N.D. -- Farmers are worried their crops will spoil before rail is able to catch up to shipping demands. Full story: Bismarck Tribune
Grain farmers stung by rail delays
(Source: Capital Press Agriculture Weekly, April 8, 2014) SALEM, Ore. -- A severe rail transportation backlog has placed downward pressure on U.S. grain prices, delayed commodity shipments and raised freight costs, industry experts say. Full story: Capital Press...
Maine fire chief to testify before Senate subcommittee on Lac Megantic disaster
(Source: Bangor Daily News, April 8, 2014) RANGELEY, Maine — The town’s fire chief will discuss what he found as a first responder to a train disaster that wiped out the center of a Quebec town last summer, killing 47 people, when he testifies before a U.S. Senate...
