2009-01-04T19:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/52092 tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-04:/commentary/3913919 2009-01-04T19:00:00Z Stop the Canadian National Purchase of EJ&E Tracks Rep Don Manzullo Testifies on HR 6707 · Opinion Column in DH 9/16/08 about Attack on CN Fo... Another Video of the STB Public Meeting in Barring... Barrington Village President Speaks at STB Hearing... District 220 Superintendent Speaks ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stopcntrains.blogspot.com/2009/01/barrington-continues-fight-against-ej.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-24:/commentary/3825967 2008-12-24T19:00:00Z Stop the Canadian National Purchase of EJ&E Tracks HR 6707: More Congressional Leadership Contact Lin... Rep Don Manzullo Testifies on HR 6707 · Opinion Column in DH 9/16/08 about Attack on CN Fo... Another Video of the STB Public Meeting in Barring. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stopcntrains.blogspot.com/2008/12/stb-has-approved-cn-acquisition.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-22:/commentary/3795226 2008-12-22T19:00:00Z Stop the Canadian National Purchase of EJ&E Tracks HR 6707: More Congressional Leadership Contact Lin... Rep Don Manzullo Testifies on HR 6707 · Opinion Column in DH 9/16/08 about Attack on CN Fo... Another Video of the STB Public Meeting in Barring. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stopcntrains.blogspot.com/2008/12/theres-still-time-get-those-faxs.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-07:/commentary/3621150 2008-12-07T19:00:00Z Short Line Railroad Grassroots Updates The bill, H.R. 6707, would subject transactions involving a Class Is and a short line or regional to the same STB review as transactions under current law between two Class I railroads. In addition, the statute would require the STB to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://shortlinerailroad.blogspot.com/2008/09/congress-prepared-to-address-short-line.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-07:/commentary/3621149 2008-12-07T19:00:00Z Stop the Canadian National Purchase of EJ&E Tracks HR 6707: More Congressional Leadership Contact Lin... Rep Don Manzullo Testifies on HR 6707 · Opinion Column in DH 9/16/08 about Attack on CN Fo... Another Video of the STB Public Meeting in Barring. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stopcntrains.blogspot.com/2008/12/take-action-today-to-stop-cn.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-02:/commentary/3535144 2008-12-02T19:00:00Z The SouthtownStar :: News :: Frankfort also supported a bill - HR 6707 - requiring environmental issues be weighed against transportation efficiencies in the decision-making process. The House failed to pass that bill this fall, and it is unlikely to come up any ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.southtownstar.com/news/1310632,120308FrankfortCN.article">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-26:/commentary/3244056 2008-10-26T20:00:00Z The WashingtonWatch.com Blog HR 6707 The Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act Costs $0.32 per family. HR 1222 The Keep Our Promise to America’s Military Retirees Act Costs $72.47 per family. HR 6853 The Nationwide Mortgage Fraud Task Force Act of 2008 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2008/10/27/washingtonwatchcom-digest-october-27-2008/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-22:/commentary/3120936 2008-10-22T20:00:00Z BEEZERNOTES This bill, HR 6707 is local and revealing in that it shows how government can become a real impediment to fundamental infrastructure improvement, even though both parties ostensibly agree on improving fundamentals. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beezernotes.com/wordpress/?p=329">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-09:/commentary/3374701 2008-10-09T20:00:00Z /updates/breaking News from www.nwitimes.com I agree with Shuster that it is worthwhile to consider utilizing efficiency, but H.R. 6707 is a bill that balances quality of life with industry interests. Shuster should have access to his phone, his car, and his Congressional bathroom ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nwitimes.com/articles/2008/09/28/news/top_news/docf28f134443bd84f4862574d200115c8c.txt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-06:/commentary/3621151 2008-10-06T20:00:00Z Majority Leader Steny Hoyer - Press Release... 7) H.R. 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Rep. Oberstar – Transportation and Infrastructure). 8) H.R. 1283 - Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 (Rep. Eshoo – Energy and Commerce) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://democraticleader.house.gov/links_and_resources/whip_resources/dailyleader.cfm?pressReleaseID=2577">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-05:/commentary/3120933 2008-10-05T20:00:00Z Melissa Bean for Congress: News Washington, DC - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety (TRACS) Act, HR 6707, at a full meeting of the House Transportation Committee. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0048">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-02:/commentary/3332374 2008-10-02T20:00:00Z Santa Fe New Mexican Rejecting increased regulation of railroad mergers: The House rejected the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (H.R. 6707), sponsored by Rep. James L. Oberstar, D-Minn., that would have required the Surface Transportation ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/04-NM-Voting">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/commentary/3056184 2008-10-01T20:00:00Z New Lenox Rail Sense First, we ask that all opponents of the CN deal take a moment to contact their Members of Congress and thank them for their leadership on representing the region’s interests through sponsorship of HR 6707. In the coming weeks TRAC will ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nlrailsense.net/?p=191">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/3465441 2008-09-30T20:00:00Z Majority Leader Steny Hoyer - Daily Leader... 7) H.R. 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Rep. Oberstar – Transportation and Infrastructure). 8) H.R. 1283 - Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 (Rep. Eshoo – Energy and Commerce) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://majorityleader.house.gov/links_and_resources/whip_resources/dailyleader.cfm?pressReleaseID=2577">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/commentary/3120938 2008-09-30T20:00:00Z The WashingtonWatch.com Blog HR 6707 The Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act. HR 7081 The United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act. HR 928 The Improving Government Accountability Act ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2008/10/01/silly-season-part-c/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-28:/commentary/3332375 2008-09-28T20:00:00Z The SouthtownStar :: News :: The bill: HR 6707 • The roll call vote • Read more about the CN-EJ&E proposal. Its defeat means the fate of CN's plans ultimately rest with the three members of the Surface Transportation Board. The board, a division of the U.S. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.southtownstar.com/railroaddeal/1191247,092908eje.article">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-28:/commentary/3120940 2008-09-28T20:00:00Z The Chronicle, USA HR 6707 S. 2304 H.Res. 875 H.Res. 1429 HR 6460 bill HR 3997 (vote due this afternoon) Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 FLOOR SITUATION HR 3997 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on September 29, 2008. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://thechronicleusa.blogspot.com/2008/09/house-resolution-3997.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-28:/commentary/2965920 2008-09-28T20:00:00Z Freightscene.com Source: The Library of Congress and The Regional Answer to Canadian National. Technorati Tags: Rail Freight,Rail Cargo,Canadian National Railway,HR 6707,EJ&E,The Regional Answer to Canadian National,STB.<br /><br /><a href="http://freightscene.com/2008/09/29/acquisition-opponents-fall-short-on-house-vote/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-28:/commentary/2925917 2008-09-28T20:00:00Z Freightscene.com Source: The Library of Congress and The Regional Answer to Canadian National. Technorati Tags: Rail Freight,Rail Cargo,Canadian National Railway,HR 6707,EJ&E,The Regional Answer to Canadian National,STB.<br /><br /><a href="http://freightscene.com/2008/09/29/canadian-national-opponents-fall-short-on-house-vote/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/3719720 2008-09-26T20:00:00Z Daily Kos 7) H.R. 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Rep. Oberstar – Transportation and Infrastructure). 8) H.R. 1283 - Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007 (Rep. Eshoo – Energy and Commerce) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://feeds.dailykos.com/~r/dailykos/index/~3/Pz0XvLYykfI/612049">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/3332373 2008-09-26T20:00:00Z Republican Whip RSS Articles 7) H.R. 6707 - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) 8) H.R. 1283 - Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act (Sponsored by Rep. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://republicanwhip.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=103867">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/3332372 2008-09-26T20:00:00Z Progressive Railroading.com News Yesterday, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety, or TRACS, Act (H.R. 6707), which would require the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to consider rail ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.progressiverailroading.com/freightnews/article.asp?id=18062">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/3120939 2008-09-26T20:00:00Z Original Signal - Transmitting Politics ehlers – transportation and infrastructure) hr 6707 - taking responsible action for community safety act (rep. oberstar – transportation and infrastructure) hr 1283 - arthritis prevention, control, and cure act of 2007 (rep. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://politics.originalsignal.com/article/159992/today-in-congress-open-thread.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/3120937 2008-09-26T20:00:00Z Daily Kos 7) hr 6707 - taking responsible action for community safety act (rep. oberstar – transportation and infrastructure). 8) hr 1283 - arthritis prevention, control, and cure act of 2007 (rep. eshoo – energy and commerce) ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/26/23473/9844">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/3072025 2008-09-26T20:00:00Z Melissa Bean for Congress: News The Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety (TRACS) Act, HR 6707, would clarify the Surface Transportation Board’s authority over any transaction involving at least one major (Class 1) railroad and would require the STB to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0056">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/2942092 2008-09-26T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Rep. Ronald Paul [R, TX-14] Ronald Paul [R, TX-14] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 6707 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act regarding HR6707 Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/5074">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/2932924 2008-09-26T20:00:00Z US House of Representatives Votes On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act (HR 6707, Roll Call 663)<br /><br /><a href="http://owenpshaw.net/congress/house/110_2/roll663.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-26:/commentary/2910398 2008-09-26T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... To require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities, and for other purposes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6707/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/commentary/3120941 2008-09-23T20:00:00Z WriterRae Today the US House Transportation Committee voted to approve the TRACS bill (HR 6707) sponsored by Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar and a coaltion of Illinois and Indiana Representatives who oppose the sale of the EJ&E ...<br /><br /><a href="http://writerrae.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/09/david-vs-goliathtrac-sees-a-small-victory-in-fight-against-cn.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/commentary/3120934 2008-09-23T20:00:00Z IPSD 204 News Feed contact congress regarding hr 6707, a bill entitling federal authorities to deny approval of rail purchases when public costs outweigh transportation benefits and to impose strict mitigation conditions upon any approved purchase after ...<br /><br /><a href="http://ipsdweb.ipsd.org/News.aspx?id=19962">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/commentary/2884405 2008-09-23T20:00:00Z Stop the Canadian National Purchase of... Unless HR 6707 passes, the railroads will continue to have the ability to secure increased profit margins at the expense of the communities in which they operate – and ultimately – all Americans. Absent adequate mitigation funding by CN ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stopcntrains.blogspot.com/2008/09/house-transportation-committee-approves.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/commentary/2887240 2008-09-22T20:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-6707">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-18:/commentary/2862381 2008-09-18T20:00:00Z Melissa Bean for Congress: News 7 before the US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urging support of HR 6707, a bill that would clarify that the Surface Transportation Board must consider the effects of rail expansion on local communities and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0046">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-16:/commentary/2862380 2008-09-16T20:00:00Z Stop the Canadian National Purchase of... Congressman Don Manzullo testifies in front of the House Transportation Committee on HR 6707 that will require the government to more fully measure impacts on communities and residents when considering rail transactions, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stopcntrains.blogspot.com/2008/09/rep-don-manzullo-testifies-on-hr-6707.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-14:/commentary/2839589 2008-09-14T20:00:00Z Stop the Canadian National Purchase of... She supports HR 6707 and stressed that the bill wouldn't only affect the EJ&E and Canadian National acquisition. HR 6707 proposes to require that the STB consider a railway transaction's impact on the surrounding communities before ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stopcntrains.blogspot.com/2008/09/karen-darch-testifies-at-hr-6707.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-09:/commentary/2820858 2008-09-09T20:00:00Z US PIRG Consumer Blog D, US PIRG's senior analyst for tax and budget policy, testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee at a Hearing on HR 6707, the "Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act."<br /><br /><a href="http://static.uspirg.org/consumer/archives/2008/09/pirg_testimony.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/commentary/3120935 2008-09-08T20:00:00Z illinoisreview the house transportation and infrastructure committee today held a hearing on hr 6707, the taking responsible action for community safety (tracs) act, legislation that would require the surface transportation board to consider the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2008/09/il-bi-partisan.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/commentary/2820859 2008-09-08T20:00:00Z Consumer Watch Electronic My colleague Dr. Phineas Baxandall, Ph.D, US PIRG's senior analyst for tax and budget policy, testified today (his written testimony) before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee at a Hearing on HR 6707, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.consumer-watch-electronic.info/consumer-watch-electronic/us-pirg-testifies-on-rail-policies/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/commentary/2816431 2008-09-08T20:00:00Z US PIRG Consumer Blog D, US PIRG's senior analyst for tax and budget policy, testified today (his written testimony) before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee at a Hearing on HR 6707, the "Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act ...<br /><br /><a href="http://static.uspirg.org/consumer/archives/2008/09/us_pirg_testifi.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-07:/commentary/2810537 2008-09-07T20:00:00Z Stop the Canadian National Purchase of... September 9, 2008 is the date for the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on the TRACs Act, HR 6707. Karen Darch and Tom Weisner, TRAC co-chairs, will be among those testifying. Canadian National's CEO Hunter Harrison ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stopcntrains.blogspot.com/2008/09/hr-6707-hearing-on-tracs-act-on-9908.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-02:/commentary/3120932 2008-09-02T20:00:00Z Stop the Canadian National Purchase of... hr 6707 isn't just about canadian national and the ej&e. it's about updating our us rail laws to reflect the modern state of railroads and freight congestion. the current laws date back to a time when railroads were just beginning, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://stopcntrains.blogspot.com/2008/09/hr-6707-time-to-call-in-those-favors.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/commentary/2763707 2008-07-29T20:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... HR 6707 would require Surface Transportation Board consideration of the impacts of certain railroad transactions on local communities.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6707.html">Go to article</a>