Norfolk Southern 'is going to be held responsible' says Sen. Brown

After derailing in East Palestine, a train carrying hazardous chemicals contaminated the air and water. Sen. Sherrod Brown calls on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to declare a disaster so the state can request federal aid for the cleanup process. Sen. Brown joins Morning Joe to share his ongoing concerns and issues a warning to Norfolk Southern: "under no condition should you be asking anybody to sign away their legal rights for that one or two thousand dollar check when you're dealing with people who are pretty desperate."


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#Ohio #TrainDerailment #EastPalestine

[emsleywyatt]

"When it come's to people's safety, money wins out every time." Gill Scott-Heron

[reaperdragon]

Only decent politician in this state. We need 10 more like you sen brown

[edwardkrochmal]

East Palestine residents go to Home Depot and purchase water test package. They might have a soil test kit. The kit is simple to use, and the price of the kit includes the testing. Keep records and record you taking the sample. This testing is independent from the Government EPA.

[Nicole-dlvf]

So they should. America has become a Corporate Oligarchy and that needs to be changed in favor of the people, and not profits over people.

[theresebortzfield]

Norfolk Southern should be held liable. The water, land, and air should be returned to environmentally sound parameters. There should also be a dedicated untouchable fund for the residents of the affected areas for healthcare support long term care. A separate account for flora and fawna care as well. Additionally, the regulators and oversight should enforce the laws for safe operation of transportation.

[dlewis]

DERAILS BECOMING MORE COMMON CAUSED BY CRAPPY SAFETY

[toneyeye]

The rail company should be made to buy out the victims of this tragedy so they can start putting their lives together somewhere else. Then they will be required to continue monitoring and remediation actions on the land and neighboring communities.

[deeharp]

By held reponsible they mean years of Lawsuits that result in small fines. ANd them raising the price of all their products to be claiming record profits in 5 years.

[ofoghladha]

the train company should have to buy out anyone who wants to sell at 20% above market value, before the spill

[swampstomper]

I'm sure this complete clean up is going to cost much more than if they had just upgraded the braking systems

[Heels_Up_Harris]

So in political speak, that means Norfolk Southern will be given a promotion and will receive billions in government dollars.

[lauriecraw]

This is why we need Big Government. Without it, we're powerless against Big Business. Next time you hear a Republican call for deregulation, don't clap and cheer. And don't vote for them.

[torqzebrawoody]

Maybe ALL the major RR should consider replenishing the diminished Car inspectors,
Along with Track maintenance, these are in need of more inspectors. Can't Deny.

[allein]

Thankfully, Pete Buttiage is actively investigating racism in the railway chemical disaster.

[mike_k_smith]

Always "Held responsible", never "Takes responsibility"

[captainscarlett]

Look on the bright side, I'm sure all the board members and executives will give themselves multi-million dollar bonuses to compensate them for the trauma of having to deal with this catastrophe before they resign. They'll be OK.

[frankbandera]

What a POS
"The issue here is we have to keep the economy going"
~Sen Brown concerning vote against railroad strike

"The rail bosses, backed by the federal government, refused to address any safety or other substantive issues raised by rail workers through our unions in the recent national rail negotiations."
~Candace Wagner, freight rail conductor and member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union

[JonnyCobra]

An act of environmental despoliation that will rival that of Bhopal.

[ktm]

This is what happens when you have too many WALL STREET MONEY MANAGERS. Shortcuts, layoffs all for big time shareholders, dividends.

[davidrhinehart]

I love looking at all the gang taggings painted on the boxcars as I sit at a crossing. Some really great art work.