I do want to say that the Federal Railroad Administration, underneath the leadership of the administrator, has been very understanding, has been very cooperative, because they recognize the huge impact this rule has on the City of Chicago, the County of Cook, the surrounding counties and the State of Illinois.
Discussing the impact of proposed railroad regulations on Chicago and surrounding areas.
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