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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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Friday, February 22 2008

A North Carolina lawyer has been held in criminal contempt for reading a magazine during a court session. District Court Judge Kevin Eddinger issued the contempt order against attorney Todd Paris after witnessing him reading Maxim, a men's magazine, while seated on a bench in court reserved for lawyers. The cover of the magazine prominently featured a female topless model.

According to the court's order, Mr. Paris apologized and "stated in his view the magazine was not pornography, was available at local stores and that he didn't intend contempt." Judge Eddinger found Mr. Paris' conduct to be "grossly inappropriate" and "patently offensive" and "impaired the respect due" the court. Mr. Paris was issued a $300 fine and a 15-day suspended prison sentence.

According to news reports, Maxim is sending both Judge Eddinger and Mr. Paris a one-year complimentary subscription.

—Source: The Wall Street Journal

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