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Lipinski Invites Vets to Share Their Stories for Library of Congress' History Project
12/24/2018All veterans are invited to call Lipinski's Chicago office at 773-948-6223 for more information or to schedule an interview. At the conclusion of the recorded interview, participants will receive a copy and one will be sent to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
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Lipinski Announces $2 Million Federal Grant for Metra Train Safety
12/22/2018The grant will support Metra's purchase of onboard PTC equipment for recently purchased locomotives. At Congressman Lipinski's meeting with Metra and BNSF earlier this month, Metra CEO Jim Derwinski said some of the delays on the BNSF and other lines could be attributed to the need to update PTC equipment.
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Lipinski Calls for New EtO Emissions Testing Method at Sterigenics
12/18/2018"This testing should be done in conjunction with the EPA and in a transparent manner that can be scientifically verified by an independent third party," said Lipinski. "I continue to stand by my statement that Sterigenics should be shut down unless we can be assured that it is not a public health threat."
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Metra BNSF Riders Voice Concerns Over Train Issues, Delays
12/10/2018"There no better way to go when it's working well, unfortunately throughout this entire year, Metra BNSF has failed all too often," Rep. Dan Lipinksi (D-Illinois), said.
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Forum on BNSF Delays: Rep. Lipinski, Metra CEO to Hear from Riders at Monday Night Meeting
12/10/2018BNSF suffered from air conditioning breakdowns, overcrowding and delay issues during the summer. Metra and BNSF officials blamed several factors, including the age of the cars, which average more than 30 years old, the amount of traffic on the line, and freight interference problems.
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New Epa Data Reveals Cancer-Causing Chemical Still Present Near Sterigenics
12/07/2018Representative Dan Lipinski said Sterigenics should cease operations while federal agents conduct further testing.
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