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Trump fires board member of transportation regulator in latest government shake-up
The firing of Robert Primus, a board member opposing railroad consolidation, may influence the $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger review, raising concerns over regulatory independence.
- The White House terminated Robert Primus from the Surface Transportation Board, citing a lack of alignment with the administration's agenda.
- Primus stated he would explore legal options if prevented from continuing his duties, arguing the move weakens the Board and hurts the freight rail network.
- The rail labor union SMART-TD condemned Primus' removal as "unprecedented and unjustified," alleging interference from corporations.
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Democrat warns Trump firing challenges integrity of STB
It’s not as well-known as the Federal Reserve or the CDC, but the Surface Transportation Board is the latest agency in the Trump administration’s sights. President Trump abruptly fired Robert Primus, one of only two Democrats on the five-member board, just as regulators weigh the largest railroad merger ever proposed. Geoff Bennett spoke with Primus about the timing of his firing.
White House Removes Primus From Transportation Board as Rail Merger Looms
WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — President Donald Trump has fired one of two Democratic members of the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, breaking a 2-2 partisan tie as the board prepares to consider the largest railroad merger ever proposed. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email Board member Robert E. Primus said in a […]
Trump Fires Board Member Before Vote on Rail Merger
President Trump has fired a Democratic board member of the regulatory body that will decide whether to allow the largest railroad merger ever attempted, but Robert Primus said that the dismissal isn't valid and that he'll continue to carry out his duties. Primus, who was nominated by Trump for the...
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