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Senate unanimity: Rail safety bill passes
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefIn a rarity in Congress, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Act on May 11, 2016.