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elleng

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6. Right, and

Reply to applegrove (Reply #5)

Sat Feb 22, 2014, 01:52 AM

Feb 2014

there are a few geographical problem areas cooking now, that is, people in some localities, west coast I think, are complaining about upcoming anticipated increased oil shipments, so this will likely be used to try to defuse such complaints.

edit: One example: http://www.lakependoreillewaterkeeper.org/oil-by-rail.html

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Railroads Agree To Wide-Ranging Safety Measures For Crude Oil Shipments After Derailments [View all] applegrove Feb 2014 OP

But, but, but I thought the market will properly regulate business!!! (sarcasm) applegrove Feb 2014 #1

They worked with the government, elleng Feb 2014 #4

And make it look like government didn't make them do it. That it doesn't qualify applegrove Feb 2014 #5

Right, and elleng Feb 2014 #6

Posted here, with some detail: elleng Feb 2014 #2

Thanks Elleng applegrove Feb 2014 #3