On the recordMarch 5, 2014
Right after the Casselton derailment, I spoke with Senators Warner and Blunt to request that this committee hold a comprehensive hearing to examine rail safety.
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congress.govRight after the Casselton derailment, I spoke with Senators Warner and Blunt to request that this committee hold a comprehensive hearing to examine rail safety.
Heitkamp discusses her initiative for a hearing after a derailment.
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