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Member of House Committee of Transportation and Infrastructure toured Fresh Pond facility and discussed economic and environmental benefits of moving freight by rail. Glendale, NY…
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Ludington, MI — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Michigan) wrapped up his third annual motorcycle tour of Michigan in Ludington on August 10 at Harsco Rail, a global…
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"Direct constituent interactions have more influence on lawmakers’ decisions than other advocacy strategies." —Congressional Management Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the relationship between citizens…
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Washington, D.C. — While some constituents might view Capitol Hill with skepticism, research shows that citizen voices really do matter to policymakers. They want to…
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Baltimore, MD — This summer the expansion of the Howard Tunnel in Baltimore took another important step forward when it received its final environmental approval,…
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Decatur, IL - Water might seem like a prerequisite for a port to many people, but in recent years, a trend in distribution has begun…
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Washington, D.C. — GoRail’s five state directors are in constant contact with local leaders across the nation to highlight the positive local impact of railroads—including…
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