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Opinion: Deep water port in Mexico again may impact Yuma
(The following column by Terry Ross appeared on the Yuma Sun website on October 31, 2009.) YOMA, Ariz. — The announcement that plans for a new major deep water port in Mexico have been renewed is bound to stir controversy locally if the project actually materializes....
Connecticut officials wonder if upgrading rail line will be worthwhile, produce results
(The following story by Don Stacom appeared on The Hartford Courant website on November 2, 2009.) HARTFORD, Conn. — When federal officials evaluate the idea of upgrading the New Haven-to-Springfield rail line to accommodate high-speed trains, they'll have two core...
With unique insight into economy, BNSF sees end to slide but bumpy road ahead
(The following story by Bob Cox appeared on the Forth Worth Star-Telegram website on October 31, 2009.) FORT WORTH, Texas — Pardon Matt Rose if he isn’t ready to shout that happy days are here again. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that the economy grew in...
SEPTA, TWU to resume contract talks this morning
(The following story by Paul Nussbaum appeared on the Philadelphia Inquirer website on November 2, 2009.) PHILADELPHIA — An agreement between SEPTA and its largest union remains elusive, and the two sides will resume negotiations today. Negotiators will return to...
Amtrak challenges VRE’s planned contract with French firm
(The following story by Jennifer Buske appeared on the Washington Post website on October 30, 2009.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak is challenging a recommendation made by Virginia Railway Express officials this month that VRE abandon its 17-year relationship with Amtrak...
2009 Railroad Retirement Board Informational Conferences
CHICAGO — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board holds free information conferences for railroaders. Conference registration begins at 8 a.m., with the programs beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board holds free...
RRB: Medicare Part B Premiums for 2010
(The Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on October 27, 2009.) CHICAGO — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that the standard monthly Part B premium will be $110.50 in 2010. However, most Medicare beneficiaries will not see an...
Railroad Retirement and survivor benefits
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on October 7, 2009.) CHICAGO — Monthly benefits may be payable under the Railroad Retirement Act to the surviving widow(er), children, and certain other dependents of a railroad employee if the employee was...
No Railroad Retirement benefit increase in 2010; Most retiree earnings limits remain at 2009 levels
(The Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on October 16, 2009.) CHICAGO — Railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, will not increase in January 2010 as there was no increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of...
Union Pacific says it is prepared for harvest volume
(The following story by Tom Steever appeared on the Brownfield Ag News website on October 29, 2009.) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Union Pacific Railroad has prepared for a big harvest. Company spokesman Mark Davis says Union Pacific has been staging rail cars in strategic...
