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TODAY: Trump returns to the scene of his crime in visit to #EastPalestineOhio. We're sure he has lots to say today but let’s recap why he owes the citizens of #EastPalestineOH an apology.
TODAY: Trump returns to the scene of his crime in visit to #EastPalestineOhio. We're sure he has lots to say today but let’s recap why he owes the citizens of #EastPalestineOH an apology.
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After a 2013 derailment in North Dakota, the National Transportation Safety Board did a study that found electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brakes would reduce stopping distances and minimize the severity of accidents. npr.org/sections/thetw…
After a 2013 derailment in North Dakota, the National Transportation Safety Board did a study that found electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brakes would reduce stopping distances and minimize the severity of accidents. npr.org/sections/thetw…
#EastPalestineOhio 🧵(3/7)
In 2015, President Obama made it a legal requirement for trains carrying hazardous flammable materials to have (ECP) breaks. politico.com/story/2015/05/…
In 2015, President Obama made it a legal requirement for trains carrying hazardous flammable materials to have (ECP) breaks. politico.com/story/2015/05/…
#EastPalestineOhio 🧵(4/7)
The move was celebrated by workers in the railroad industry including Nat. Leg. Dir of @smartunionworks, John Risch. Providing the Top 11 reasons ECP breaks increase safety for workers & the communities trains pass through. smart-union.org/editorial-rail…
The move was celebrated by workers in the railroad industry including Nat. Leg. Dir of @smartunionworks, John Risch. Providing the Top 11 reasons ECP breaks increase safety for workers & the communities trains pass through. smart-union.org/editorial-rail…
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Despite calls more regulations, Trump went the other way after taking office. His administration rolled back President Obama's rule, stating that the cost of the new braking systems (ECP) outweighed the benefits of accident prevention.
Despite calls more regulations, Trump went the other way after taking office. His administration rolled back President Obama's rule, stating that the cost of the new braking systems (ECP) outweighed the benefits of accident prevention.
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According to a former DOT official, Trump removing this rule was dangerous. Says ECP breaks would have prevented "ruptures & fires" in EP: "So, yes, there is a very high likelihood that there would be significantly less damage." wtae.com/article/east-p…
According to a former DOT official, Trump removing this rule was dangerous. Says ECP breaks would have prevented "ruptures & fires" in EP: "So, yes, there is a very high likelihood that there would be significantly less damage." wtae.com/article/east-p…
#EastPalestineOhio 🧵(7/7)
During Trump's visit to #EastPalestineOH today, remember the failures of his Presidency and how this environmental disaster could have been diminished or even prevented. Time for Donny to apologize.
During Trump's visit to #EastPalestineOH today, remember the failures of his Presidency and how this environmental disaster could have been diminished or even prevented. Time for Donny to apologize.
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