SCOOP: Multiple House committees are gaming out aggressive hearings 0n the Biden administration's response to the toxic train wreck in Ohio — including how the government supervises giant rail companies, Axios has learned.
Probes are being considered by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Energy and Commerce Committee — where Rep. Bill Johnson , who represents East Palestine, is a member.field hearing in East Palestine, so House members can hear from residents in person.failure that caused the derailment has led to an environmental disaster," Comer's letter says. "The Committee is deeply concerned by DOT’s slow pace in resolving this matter.
A White House timeline shows that within two hours of Norfolk Southern reporting the derailment at 11 p.m. on Feb. 3, EPA and Transportation Department officials were on the scene.
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