ICJ did not call for a ceasefire (like they did against Russia in 2022) or prosecute Israel under the genocide convention… The ICJ delivered an order against Israel in the South Africa v. Israel case. Although the ICJ did not call for a ceasefire (like they did against Russia in 2022) or prosecute Israel under…
Pennsylvania Chemical Spill into Delaware River – Mass Textual Alert to Residents recommending they buy bottled water. This is a developing story… Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township spilled between 8,100 and 12,000 gallons of a water-based latex finishing solution into the Delaware River. On Friday night was a chemical leak in the Delaware…
Complex network of political operatives, lobbyists, and businesses who were all involved in a pay-to-play scheme. The federal prosecution of ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and former Ohio GOP Chair Matt Borges has sent shockwaves throughout the state’s political landscape. Federal authorities have charged the two men with racketeering and bribery in connection with a…
The recent derailments in East Palestine, Ohio and Springfield, Ohio have highlighted the devastating consequences of the railroad industry’s wreck-less behavior. However, it’s important to recognize the role that Congress and political lobbying have played in enabling this behavior. In recent years, the railroad industry has lobbied Congress heavily to loosen regulations and oversight. The…
Money Talks; When Biden’s administration were asked if they’d reinstate the Obama-era rule mandating brake upgrades in a press call last Friday, they responded they’d hope Congress would lead efforts. Citing lawsuits against the Obama-era rule. Officials went as far as citing opposition from the rail industry as cause for concern in revitalizing the rule. “We did get strong pushback from industry for that rule in 2016,” said one official. “Additionally from Congress, in pushing back on the [electronically controlled pneumatic brakes] component of the rule.” Officials stated they’re “working” on proposing rules requiring a minimum of two-person train crews as well as requiring manifests of cargo. At the end of the day, these requirements should have already been in place.
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