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Norfolk Southern CEO faces Senate over toxic Ohio derailment

Norfolk Southern’s CEO faced intense questioning from senators in the wake of last month’s toxic train derailment in Ohio amid scrutiny of the company’s safety practices. It’s prompted broader questions on railroad safety regulations and preventing future environmental disasters. Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the investigation.

Norfolk Southern CEO faces Senate over toxic Ohio derailment

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