Recent Press Releases (in descending date order)
Bean Joins Transpo Chairman to Propose STB Overhaul
Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) joined House Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (MN-08) to propose legislation that would - for the first time - require the Surface Transportation Board to consider the effects of rail expansion on local communities and taxpayers as part of its core mission.
7/31/2008
Consumer Safety Bill Passes House
Washington, D.C. - More independent testing for lead, stricter lead standards and greater resources for inspectors are all part of a major overhaul of consumer product safety regulations included in the final version of H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today and is expected to pass the U.S. Senate soon and be signed by the President.
7/30/2008
Bean Denounces Draft Eis In Cn Rail Deal; Announces Congressional Field Hearing
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) sharply rebuked the Surface Transportation Board for the draft environmental impact statement released today in its consideration of Canadian National’s proposed purchase of the EJ&E rail line.
7/25/2008
Delegation Meets With Metra To Coordinate CN Response
Washington, D.C. - {Members of the Illinois’ Congressional delegation joined Congresswoman Melissa Bean (IL-08) today to meet with Metra Executive Director Phil Pagano regarding the rail agency’s objections to Canadian National (CN) Railway’s proposed purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad (EJ&E).
7/9/2008
Lake County Declared Eligible for Federal Disaster Relief
Washington, D.C. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared Lake County homes and businesses eligible for individual assistance programs to recover from the recent flooding, and Congresswoman Melissa Bean is directing families or businesses that have been affected to apply.
6/30/2008
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