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Ohio Lawmakers Call for Passage of Rail Safety Bill
The fallout from the East Palestine disaster continues
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More Than $310M Settlement Reached With Norfolk Southern After East Palestine Train Derailment
A Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine on Feb. 3, 2023 — spilling toxic chemicals, including vinyl chloride into the air.
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East Palestine Concerns Linger Over Vinyl Chloride Exposure
Norfolk Southern Corporation this month announced a $600 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the train derailment
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Biden Issues Executive Order To Ensure Norfolk Southern Is ‘Fully Held Accountable’ for East Palestine Disaster
A disaster recovery coordinator will be stationed there until no longer needed
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Study Seeks Participants to Examine Health Impact of East Palestine Disaster
“We just want to kind of get an objective biomarker, such as the DNA to look at that long term risk”
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Bipartisan Rail Safety Bill Headed for U.S. Senate Vote
Meanwhile, some House Republicans argue they shouldn’t be hasty in response to the East Palestine derailment
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East Palestine Residents Want FEMA to Address Long-Term Needs
But the chemical spill does not currently qualify for FEMA aid because it was not a natural disaster