Summary
A Democratic member of Congress expressed concern that a decision by former President Trump to fire members of the Surface Transportation Board could affect the board's ability to fairly decide on a pending railway merger. The Surface Transportation Board handles matters related to railroads, including mergers.
Key Facts
- A Democratic congressman raised concerns about the Surface Transportation Board's (STB) integrity.
- The congressman pointed out a past decision by former President Trump to remove STB members.
- The STB is considering approving a significant railway merger.
- The integrity of the board's decision-making process is in question due to these past firings.
- The STB deals with issues related to railroads, such as mergers and regulations.
