Coverage dated February 28, 2023

Bipartisan group of senators to introduce new bill aimed at rail safety in wake of East Palestine crash

Headline from Local News 8

By Betsy Klein and Manu Raju, CNN A bipartisan group of senators is introducing a new bill aimed at shoring up rail safety in the aftermath of the toxic Norfolk Southern train derailment disaster in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Local News 8
Bipartisan group of senators to introduce new bill aimed at rail safety in wake of East Palestine crash (opens Local News 8)
Published Feb 28, 2023
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By Betsy Klein and Manu Raju, CNN A bipartisan group of senators is introducing a new bill aimed at shoring up rail safety in the aftermath of the toxic Norfolk Southern train derailment disaster in East Palestine, Ohio.
Washington Times
Bipartisan group of senators proposes railway safety bill after East Palestine derailment (opens Washington Times)
Published Feb 28, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
A group of bipartisan senators unveiled legislation Wednesday to tighten train safety standards after last month’s train derailment in Ohio, but House Republicans remain wary of new regulations on the rail industry.
CBS News
Bipartisan Senate group introduces rail safety bill in response to East Palestine derailment (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 28, 2023
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The legislation is introduced by Sens. Sherrod Brown, J.D. Vance, Bob Casey, John Fetterman, Marco Rubio and Josh Hawley.
The Daily Caller
Bipartisan Group Proposes New Rail Legislation To Prevent Another East Palestine (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 28, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Six senators from across the aisle propose new legislation to prevent further train derailments following the Feb. 3 train derailment disaster.
New York Times
Senate Republicans and Democrats Propose Rail Safety Bill (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 28, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules.
The New Republic
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Railroads Safer After East Palestine Train Derailment (opens The New Republic)
Published Feb 28, 2023
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A new bill would go a long way in trying to prevent another disaster like the one in Ohio.

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