Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer is demanding that the CEO of Norfolk Southern Railway testify publicly about this month's train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Mr. Schumer, New York Democrat, said Tuesday the derailment and subsequent chemical fire raised questions about the company’s practices and conduct.
“They could have used that money to upgrade safety equipment, hire more workers or pay employees better wages,” said Mr. Schumer. “Disasters like the one in East Palestine are precisely what can happen when safety takes a back seat to maximizing profits.” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Mr. Buttigieg has failed to properly handle the “catalog of crises” that have unfolded under his watch.
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