The Biden administration is demanding congressional Republicans pass legislation increasing fines for rail safety violations following the catastrophic crash in East Palestine, Ohio.
is calling on congressional Republicans to increase the fines levied on rail companies for safety violations, as a fiery Feb. 3 train derailment in Ohio has become a political lightning rod.
Under current law, the White House said, the highest fine that can be charged to companies for violations involving the transportation of hazardous materials is $225,455. That's less than 1% of Norfolk Southern's profits last year of $3.27 billion. BUTTIGIEG MOCKED FOR SAYING 'LOST MY TRAIN OF THOUGHT' WHILE VISITING OHIO: HE'S 'NOT GOOD WITH TRAINS'
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