Trump Fires Democratic Railroad Regulator Ahead of Major Merger Decision
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President Trump fired Democrat rail regulator Robert Primus, who opposed major rail mergers, amid ongoing review of Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern, raising concerns about political influence on transportation policy.
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