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RAILROAD DAY
ON THE HILL
RTA Members Play Key Role In Railroad Day On Capitol Hill
ailway Tie Association members
came out in force in Washington,
D.C., joins more than 550 short
lines and Class 1 railroads, sup-
pliers, and shippers for Railroad Day on
Capitol Hill. It was the 15
th
installment of
the event, which has proven to be an incred-
ibly effective way to get the pro-rail message
to Congress.
The size of the event, the geographical
diversity of the participants, and the uni-
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successful in focusing Congress on issues
affecting the railroad industry.
Railroad Day on Capitol Hill is open to all
Class I, II and III railroad personnel, suppli-
ers, contractors and shippers, as well as state
and local government representatives with
an interest in furthering the political goals of
the railroad industry.
"When we turn out in force we demon-
strate that those issues affect a large group
of individuals who employ an even larger
group of people from across the country.
And you can't rely on the other guy to
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American Short Line and Regional Railroad
Association (ASLRRA). "You need to come
to Washington and join with your fellow
rail industry workers to help drive home to
Congress the important role that this indus-
try plays in restoring America's economy,
improving America's environment, and con-
necting America in the global marketplace."
ASLRRA points out that Railroad Day on
A large contingent is escorted to meet with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), pictured at center,
in the U.S. Capitol building to ask for support for the 45G Short Line Tax Credit.
Some of the many RTA members on the Hill for Railroad Day included, from left, George Caric of
Stella-Jones, Gary Ambrose of Koppers, Mike Pourney of Gross and Janes, and Jeff Parrett of
Wheeler Lumber Company.
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