U.S. House votes to avert calamitous rail strike, but Senate prospects murky

By: - November 30, 2022 6:20 pm

Freight rail cars sit in front of cranes at the Port of Long Beach on Nov. 22, 2022 in Long Beach, California. About 30 percent of the nation’s freight is moved by rail with the Association of American Railroads estimating that a nationwide shutdown could cause $2 billion a day in economic losses. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Jacob Fischler
Jacob Fischler

Jacob covers federal policy and helps direct national coverage as deputy Washington bureau chief for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure.

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