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Tom Rice: The burdens of making the new rail service safe for pedestrians and school children should not fall on the local…

On the recordApril 30, 2019
The burdens of making the new rail service safe for pedestrians and school children should not fall on the local communities along the tracks or upon those who need protection.
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Tom Rice
Republican · South Carolina

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Tom Rice emphasizes that safety costs for rail service should be borne by the developing company.

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