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Gerald Ford: “Finally, the railroad industry expressed concern that the bill could possibly interfere with the right-of-way agreements…”

On the recordOctober 22, 1997
Finally, the railroad industry expressed concern that the bill could possibly interfere with the right-of-way agreements companies have negotiated between themselves. Can this concern be addressed?
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Addressing concerns from the railroad industry regarding potential impacts of a bill on right-of-way agreements.

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