Norfolk Southern announced new details Monday about its plan to compensate East Palestine residents for lost home values since the fiery derailment disrupted life in the eastern Ohio town in February.
. But some critics say the railroad should be doing more to address those health concerns instead of worrying so much about economic recovery in the area.an agreement
“My expectations that they will deliver on their promises are low,” said Vance, a Republican. “I will continue to hold the railroad and its backers in Congress accountable for the promises they made to Ohioans." Plus, she said “a lot of our most vulnerable are the people that rent,” so this program to help homeowners won't do much for them.And getting answers to the community's questions about potential health problems is the priority for Wallace, who is frustrated that she has been unable to persuade the EPA to conduct detailed testing inside her home's basement.
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