FAILING GRADE: Pete Buttigieg receives brutally harsh assessment from East Palestine congressman amid toxic disaster
gave Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s response to the East Palestine train derailment and toxic chemical spill an"F," telling FOX News Digital residents are"fearful" and"frustrated."East Palestine, OhioJohnson said that many of his East Palestine constituents are"concerned,""fearful," and"frustrated" about the crisis.
Johnson said,"the bright spot is that the federal EPA and the state EPA have worked well in partnership, hand in hand, and are beginning to make good progress in answering the questions as it relates to air quality and water quality in people's homes." Johnson noted that President Biden has"activated resources" and mobilized the Department of Health and Human Services for healthcare services at GOP Governor Mike DeWine’s request.
"They feel that there was a delay in [revealing] what kind of chemicals were actually on those cars. And so, they have a legitimate reason to be skeptical. What I've encouraged them to do is, if they have doubts about the answers that they're getting, if it's about air quality, call the EPA. They will test your air and your home. If it's about water quality, call the state's EPA, they will make sure that you're tested.
"The problem is people don't know which agency is responsible for what problem. They don't know that. And so, I didn't have anything to do with setting the town hall up. I wasn't in charge of that. Had I been, I wouldn't have done it that way. I would have had a platform for spokespeople and experts from each of the different stakeholders from the EPA, the railroad company, local authorities, state authorities, you name it, federal authorities.
The Ohio Republican also told FOX News Digital what his East Palestine constituents"need right now is information." "Based on the NTSB findings DOT will use its full powers to hold Norfolk Southern accountable," the spokesperson added.
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