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Plus, the EPA introduces limits on the toxic gas in the East Palestine disaster, Starbucks has to reopen union-busted locations, and old trees get new safeguards.
Pete Buttigieg
Read The Lever’s reporting on the 19th United States Secretary of Transportation, 32nd mayor of South Bend, and former presidential candidate.
Biden Admin Boosts Big Oil’s Colorado River Scheme
Permit approvals for oil trains came despite derailments. Now, Pete Buttigieg could subsidize the scheme with special tax breaks.
Where Is Buttigieg On The “Bomb Train” Threat?
Buttigieg’s Transportation Department has yet to walk back a controversial Trump rule allowing trains to transport explosive liquefied natural gas.
LEVER TIME: How The Lever Forced Buttigieg To Do His Job
On this week’s Lever Time Premium: a summation of The Lever’s coverage of the train derailment in East Palestine; and an update from a reporter on the ground.
Buttigieg Pressured Into Promising To Do His Job
After pretending to be powerless, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is now talking tough and promising new railroad safety rules.
Enviros Threaten Legal Action If Buttigieg Doesn’t Act
Organizations demand the Transportation Secretary revisit a repealed brake safety rule, or else they “will consider taking legal action.”
Buttigieg Pretends He’s Powerless To Reduce Derailment Risks
Facing pressure to act, America’s chief rail regulator now insists he is “constrained.” He’s not.
LEVER WEEKLY: The Man Responsible
From the Ohio derailment disaster to the holiday flight meltdown, Pete Buttigieg has failed at his job.
Airline CEO Admits Ticket Scam Permitted By Buttigieg
United Airlines’ CEO said airlines are selling seats for flights they can’t staff — but Buttigieg hasn’t acted on state officials’ demand that he crack down.
State Officials Warned Buttigieg About Airline Mess
Before the holiday travel nightmare, attorneys general begged the Transportation Secretary and Congress to crack down.