#Ohio senator: East Palestine residents ‘right to be skeptical’ after train derailment

#Ohio senator: East Palestine residents ‘right to be skeptical’ after train derailment

Ohio senator: East Palestine residents ‘right to be skeptical’ after train derailment Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Sunday said residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are “right to be skeptical” after a disastrous train derailment leaked toxic chemicals in the air, land and water near their homes. “Should the residents accept the assurances from the government…

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#Senate Energy Committee to hold hearing on East Palestine train derailment effects

#What to know about the chemicals in the Ohio train derailment

What to know about the chemicals in the Ohio train derailment The Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio left behind toxic chemicals, leaving many wondering about potential health impacts though officials say it’s safe to remain in the community. Residents temporarily evacuated because of the release of a carcinogen called vinyl chloride, but on Feb….

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#The Hill’s Morning Report — Default warning by summer rekindles debt debate

#The Hill’s Morning Report — Default warning by summer rekindles debt debate

Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. The U.S. could default on its debt between July and September, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office warned on Wednesday, adding new specificity to a partisan impasse that could harm the economy even before…

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