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Buffett sees no bounce, U.S. “on the mend”
(The following story by John D. Boyd appeared on The Journal of Commerce website on September 16, 2009.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Famed U.S. investor Warren Buffett thinks the economy has “plateaued” along a bottom after a sharp decline, with little sign of recovery. “We...
Senate votes to O.K. checked guns on Amtrak
(The following story by Bernie Becker appeared on the New York Times website on September 17, 2009.) NEW YORK — The Senate voted on Wednesday to allow Amtrak passengers to carry unloaded and locked handguns in checked baggage, even though Amtrak officials had raised...
Ahead of the Bell: CSX stock downgraded
(The Associated Press circulated the following on September 15, 2009.) NEW YORK — Stifel Nicolaus downgraded CSX Corp. on Tuesday, saying the railroad's volume recovery will be slow amid an environment of lower consumer spending. Moreover, quarter-over-quarter volume...
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...
Railroad Retirement spouse benefits
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on September 1, 2009.) CHICAGO — In addition to the retirement annuities payable to employees, the Railroad Retirement Act, like the Social Security Act, also provides annuities for the spouses of retired...
Springfield mayor softens tone on high-speed rail lawsuit
(The following story by Deana Poole and Bruce Rushton appeared on the State Journal-Register website on September 15, 2009.) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On Sept. 1, the Springfield City Council unanimously passed a resolution saying the city should be prepared to use...
BNSF finally finishes cleanup from June derailment
(The following story by Jill Kasparie appeared on the KTVO website on September 14, 2009.) CHILLICOTHE, Iowa — Sixteen BNSF Railway cars derailed near Chillicothe, Iowa at the beginning of June. Officials determined that only two of the cars were salvageable, the...
SEPTA weighs appeal of order requiring elevators to subway
(The following story by Paul Nussbaum appeared on the Philadelphia Inquirer website on September 15, 2009.) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA is considering an appeal of an order requiring two subway-access elevators near City Hall, the transit agency's chief lawyer said...
State budget cuts could reduce Amtrak service in Battle Creek, Mich.
(The following story by Barrett Newkirk appeared on The Enquirer website on September 14, 2009.) BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Possible cuts to state funding for Amtrak could mean fewer passenger train stops in Battle Creek. Reductions to state money going to Amtrak lines...
No fine expected after CSX rail yard fuel spill
(The following story by Brian Nearing appeared on the Albany Times Union website on September 15, 2009.) BETHLEHEM — The cleanup of a diesel fuel spill after an accident at the CSX rail yard could take months, according to the state Department of Environmental...
