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Peter DeFazio: “Unfortunately, it looks like we are in a new era of railroading--a time where railroads think less is better.”

On the recordJune 19, 2019
Unfortunately, it looks like we are in a new era of railroading--a time where railroads think less is better.
Said by
Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio expresses concern over the diminishing value placed on rail workforce and services.

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