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]

May 20, 2026 • 04:28 PM
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Home Jester's Courtroom Unhappy Meals has Happy Ending
Unhappy Meals has Happy Ending Print
Tuesday, April 10 2012

As previously reported by CFIF, a California mom and the Center for Science in the Public Interest ("CSPI") filed a lawsuit against McDonald's seeking to have the hamburger giant remove toys from its happy meals.  The plaintiffs claimed that the toys were used to lure children to McDonald's restaurants where they were likely to order food that the plaintiffs claimed were too high in calories, fat and salt, and which contributes to childhood obesity.  The suit claimed the fast food giant was violating consumer laws.

Last week, a San Francisco judge dismissed the class-action lawsuit. According to news reports, no reason for the dismissal was given.

"We are proud of our Happy Meals and will vigorously defend our brand, our reputation and our food," McDonald's spokeswoman Danya Proud said in a statement. "We stand on our 30-year track record of providing a fun experience for kids and families at McDonald's."

—Source:  abclocal.go.com

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