The Trump Admin’s Misleading Justifications for Repealing This Oil Train Safety Rule

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By Justin MikulkaDec 10, 2017, 8:02 am248 pts
On December 4, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it would repeal a critical safety regulation for modern braking systems on the same oil trains which have derailed, spilled oil, caught fire, exploded, and even killed dozens in multiple high profile accidents in recent years. The regulation,…

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