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Originally Posted by rubecube
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The article appears to suggest he will be asking congress for legislation to increase fines and setting new standards which he expects will be opposed by industry.
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Buttigieg in a letter to Norfolk Southern Chief Executive Alan Shaw said he would also urge Congress to raise the cap on fines against railroads for violating safety regulations "to ensure their deterrent effect is commensurate with the economic proportions of today's large railroad companies."
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Buttigieg said he would soon outline specific safety improvements railroads should take immediately. He harshly criticized them for lobbying against steps "intended to improve rail safety and to help keep Americans safe."
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I mean what do you object to here