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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Wednesday, May 13 2015

A North Carolina police officer recently lost his lawsuit over a cup of hot spilled coffee.

According to news reports, Starbucks gave Officer Matthew Kohr a free venti (its largest cup) when he asked for a small and employees failed to give him a sleeve. Kohr took the coffee anyway and proceeded to spill it on his lap when the lid fell off. Kohr sued the coffeehouse for $750,000.

But the jury didn't show much sympathy after learning that Kohr drove home and took pictures before getting medical care; the jury ruled in favor of Starbucks.

“We are pleased with the jury's decision as we believe our partners (employees) did nothing wrong,” wrote a Starbucks spokeswoman in an email. “The safety of our customers and partners will continue to be our top priority.”

—Source:  charlotteobserver.com (NC)

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