This region experienced a horrific tragedy. And out of that tragedy, I am pleased to say, at least came the first Federal authority to regulate Metrorail safety through cities.
Eleanor Holmes Norton: “This region experienced a horrific tragedy. And out of that tragedy, I am pleased to say, at least came the first…”
On the recordMarch 11, 2014
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Highlighting the establishment of federal regulation for Metrorail safety after a tragedy.
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