Archive for January 18, 2017
Heritage Foundation takes aim at Railroad Retirement
(Source: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers press release, December 20, 2016) On December 24, the Heritage Foundation, a Washington conservative republican think tank, sent out a flyer to its supporters soliciting donations for the work ahead. Among the usual suspects, a new target has been added, Railroad Retirement. See link below. Full story:…
Read MoreTeamsters applaud introduction of legislation to close executive pay tax loophole
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 10, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters Union fully supports the Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act as an important step toward ensuring corporations pay their fair share in taxes and curbing the trend of excessive executive pay. Introduced today by Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and…
Read MoreState Supreme Court derails oil export terminal on Washington coast
(Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer, January 12, 2017) SEATTLE, Wash. — The Washington State Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling, has temporarily and possibly permanently derailed plans to locate a rail-fed crude oil export terminal at Hoquiam in Grays Harbor. Full story: www.seattlepi.com Friday, January 13, 2017
Read MoreOregon lawmakers will try again on oil train safety bill
(Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, January 10, 2017) PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney introduced a bill Tuesday that would increase regulations for railroads carrying crude oil and other hazardous materials through the state. The bill would give the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality the authority to regulate railroads carrying hazardous materials. Full story:…
Read MoreFeds seek input on crude oil volatility through proposed rulemaking
(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 17, 2017) The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) last week issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) that seeks additional information from industry, the public and state and local governments on the safety of crude oil transportation by rail. Full story: Progressive Railroading Wednesday, January 18, 2017
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