It strikes me, at least, that it would make a lot more sense if you want to treat the railroads in sort of a fair way, you have to push that out there, knowing that they're not going to be able to meet the 2015 deadline.
Thune argues for a deadline to ensure fairness in railroad treatment.
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The only conclusion one can draw is that the Democrats have concluded that it is good politics for them not to allow the Republicans to ‘get a victory’ or the president to ‘get a victory’ in the middle of a political season.
It's a pretty simple measure, but an important way to ensure that members of Congress are held to the standards that America should be able to expect of their representatives.
It’s a great message. I like the message. But it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.
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