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Green enterprises and jobs
(The following story appeared at wnewsj.com on December 5, 2008) WILMINGTON, OH - The Center for American Progress has identified areas of “green” infrastructure needing immediate investment. It also has identified the types of jobs associated with each of the...
CSX gets a favorable draw in Senate committee assignments
(The following story by Aaron Deslatte appeared at orlandosentinel.com on Dec 3, 2008) ORLANDO, Fl - State Senate President Jeff Atwater named two Central Florida lawmakers who are stong backers of the region's commuter rail dreams to key committee chairmanships...
CN, Amtrak agree on Chicago line access
(The following story appeared at RailwayAge:Rail Group News on December 3, 2008) CHICAGO, Il - Earlier commitments made by Canadian National are embodied in an agreement announced Wednesday that will ensure Amtrak's continued access to the St. Charles Air Line route...
City officials have yet to see railroad’s proposal
(The following story appeared at sj-r.com on December 2, 2008) SPRINGFIELD, IL - The city of Springfield started hearing “rumblings” about the Union Pacific Railroad’s plans to increase the number of trains and hike train speeds a few weeks ago, said Jim Donelan,...
BNSF drops planned fuel surcharge change
The following story appeared at CNNMoney.com on December 02, 2008) NEW YORK (Associated Press) - The BNSF Railway Co. said on Tuesday it would put off fuel surcharge changes that were planned to take effect beginning next month. BNSF, a subsidiary of Burlington...
Final Railroad Retirement Board Informational Conference of 2008
CHICAGO — The following informational conference is the final one conducted by the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board in 2008. Registration for the informational conference begins at 8:00 a.m. It begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. DECEMBER Friday,...
RRB: Medicare Part B Premiums for 2009
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on November 20.) CHICAGO — The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium will be $96.40 in 2009, the same as the Part B premium for 2008. Until 2007, all beneficiaries paid the same basic premium amount for...
RRB implementing first phase of new toll-free service project
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on December 1.) CHICAGO — The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) announced that it will begin phasing in nationwide toll-free telephone service starting in late November 2008. A single toll-free number...
RRB appeals procedure
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on December 2.) CHICAGO — Persons claiming retirement, disability, survivor, unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) have the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on...
Year 2009 Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Taxes
(The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board issued the following on December 3.) CHICAGO — The amounts of compensation subject to railroad retirement tier I and tier II payroll taxes will increase in 2009. However, the tier I tax rate on employees and employers remains...
