Federal Government Wants Subway Safety Oversight

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Federal Government Wants Subway Safety Oversight

November 19, 2009 | ISSUE 45•52

The Obama administration will propose that safety regulations for subways and commuter trains be put under the jurisdiction of the federal government. What do you think?

I don't know, do we really need any regulations other than 'If you see another train on the track, don't crash into it?'"

Lyle Sturckow
Agent Licensing Clerk
I support it. I would love to hear a recording of President Obama saying 'Stand clear of the closing doors' in his ringing orator's voice."

Levi Forrester
Nodulizer
I've haven't seen such a clear violation of the 10th Amendment in days!"

Tammy Fuglesang
Regulatory Inspector

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