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Peter DeFazio: “With so much change happening in this industry, this hearing provides an opportunity to examine the current state of…”

On the recordJune 13, 2022
With so much change happening in this industry, this hearing provides an opportunity to examine the current state of freight rail safety and discuss the challenges of the day.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the importance of discussing freight rail safety amidst industry changes.

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