Federal Government Wants Subway Safety Oversight

American Voices • Politics • terror • travel • barack obama • ISSUE 45•52 • Nov 19, 2009

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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