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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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Tuesday, March 22 2016

Two Californians are suing Starbucks claiming their Grande-size lattes don't measure up to the 16 fluid ounces advertised on the coffee giant's menu.

Sierra Strumlauf and Benjamin Robles are seeking class-action status in California federal court for what they allege are underfilled lattes that have saved Starbucks "countless of millions of dollars in cost of goods sold."

According to the complaint, “Starbucks lattes are uniformly underfilled pursuant to a standardized recipe ... leaving at least (a quarter-inch) of space below the rim of the serving cup."

The lawsuit sets forth multiple counts, including fraud, breach of express warranty, and breach of implied warranty of merchantability.

“We are aware of the plaintiffs’ claims, which we fully believe to be without merit,” a Starbucks spokesperson said. “We are proud to serve our customers high-quality, handcrafted and customized beverages, and we inform customers of the likelihood of variations.”

—Source:  losangeles.cbslocal.com

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