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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Thursday, June 15 2017

A non-profit organization is suing the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners after the Board voted to define "animal massage" as a form of veterinary medicine, thus requiring a license.

The Beacon Center Legal Foundation filed the lawsuit on behalf of Martha Stowe and Laurie Wheeler of Franklin, Tennessee, claiming the law is unconstitutional. According to news reports, Stowe and Wheeler, who make their livings doing horse massage therapy, were at risk of being fined and even serving potential jail time if they continued the practice.

"Both the U.S. Constitution and Tennessee Constitution protect the right to earn a living, meaning individuals have a right to pursue a chosen business or profession free of arbitrary or excessive government interference. This regulation clearly runs afoul of that right," said Beacon Center Litigation Director Braden Boucek. "The Vet Board is now requiring a license to rub a horse. It is time we stop criminalizing compassion. What's next, a license to pet your dog or feed your cat?"

—Source: tackntogs.com

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