Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
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Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act

The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.
Lawmakers Seek More Long-Distance Flights From Reagan National Airport
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Lawmakers Seek More Long-Distance Flights From Reagan National Airport

Dozens of lawmakers are seeking to loosen a law that limits long-distance flights to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. For some of them, success could mean a shorter commute.
Congress Spotlights Forced Labor Concerns With Chinese Shopping Sites Shein and Temu
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Congress Spotlights Forced Labor Concerns With Chinese Shopping Sites Shein and Temu

A congressional investigation into Temu and Shein offered new insight into services that are delivering a deluge of cheap and little-regulated products.