FREEDOM LINE BLOG: So-Called "Railway Safety Act" Constitutes a Political Handout to Big Labor That…
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So-Called "Railway Safety Act" Constitutes a Political Handout to Big Labor That Does Nothing to Improve Safety At All

America as we know it was built largely upon and because of our rail industry, and today it remains a pillar of our economy.

Unfortunately, a destructive proposal before Congress misleadingly named the "Railway Safety Act" (RSA), part of broader surface transportation reauthorization, threatens great harm to our railroads.

Simply put, the bill has nothing to do with improving safety, but has a lot to do with advancing the political agenda of Big Labor.  At a moment when inflation burdens American families and fragile supply chains remain vulnerable to disruption, the last thing our economy or rail sector need is another costly federal mandate imposed upon one of the nation’s most important transportation sectors.

As an initial matter, as noted by The Wall Street Journal, the…[more]

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Thursday, February 16 2012

The new beau of former White House crasher and "Real Housewives of D.C." star Michaele Salahi was served with a $50 million lawsuit on Valentine's Day.

Tareq Salahi filed suit in Warren County (VA) against Journey guitarist Neal Schon alleging that Salahi and estranged wife Michaele were on track to make a fortune together from multiple reality television shows until his wife left him in September for Schon. Salahi is seeking $50 million for emotional distress, conspiracy to defame, interfering with a contract and defamation, including charges that Schon waged an x-rated campaign to humiliate him.  Salahi also wants $450,000 in punitive damages.

Coincidentally, Salahi's lawsuit was filed the same day Journey released a new video starring Schon and Michaele.  According to news reports, a representative for the band called it a Valentine's Day gift to fans.

—Sources:  TMZ.com and WashingtonPost.com

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