The Norfolk Southern derailment could be an opportunity for both parties to address rail safety issues. It could also be an opportunity for partisan finger-pointing.
at Cruz. “We could start by discussing immediate steps Congress could take to address rail safety & reduce constraints on USDOT in this area. Give us a call, we can do some good work.”
More than anything, the Texas Republican pointed the finger at Democrats—especially Buttigieg—for their response, arguing it was “all designed to blame the incident on President Trump.” And he emphasized that he would work on solutions to address the disaster’s “root causes,” not “simply advance narrow political interests.”
saying the crash was “entirely preventable,” but it will take them weeks or months to investigate fully. Since Buttigieg laid out his rail safety proposals, Arndt said, “our Department has heard from numerous lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who are interested in working together to get something done. This is a welcome first step in what must be a long-term commitment to safety and accountability.”
Many Democrats are upset that this derailment, which is causing serious stress on the affected area, has escalated into a “messaging war.”
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