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Tom Vilsack: “The railroads should not be able to continue to operate without buffer for unexpected demand, make historic profits, and…”

On the recordMay 10, 2023
The railroads should not be able to continue to operate without buffer for unexpected demand, make historic profits, and engage in enormous stock buybacks, all while providing subpar service to agricultural shippers and disregarding safety.
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Tom Vilsack
Democratic · Iowa

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Vilsack criticizes railroads for prioritizing profits over service and safety.

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