Amtrak will cancel all long-distance trains beginning on Thursday to avoid disruptions in advance of a potential rail worker strike later this week. An Amtrak spokesperson said the changes will ensure trains can reach their destinations before the strike, which could begin as early as Friday, and the adjustments could soon extend to other routes. Amtrak is not involved in the contract negotiations between rail workers and freight companies, but many of its trains run on railroads owned by third parties that would shut down if a strike takes place. "While we are hopeful that parties will reach a resolution, Amtrak has now begun phased adjustments to our service in preparation for a possible freight rail service interruption later this week," the spokesperson said. "Such an interruption could significantly impact intercity passenger rail service." More than 115,000 rail workers are legally allowed to strike as of Friday, a deadline that has attracted a great deal of attention in Washington as lawmakers fear price gains and supply chain bottlenecks from the potential shutdown, which would add to already high inflation rates. (Read more here) Also on Wednesday, nearly 5,000 railway workers at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers voted to reject a tentative contract agreement with railroads and authorize a strike, the union said. Members of the union are the first to approve a strike and reject a contract based on recommendations released by a White House-appointed board last month. IAM said that it would delay strike action until Sept. 29 at noon to allow union leaders to continue negotiations with railroads. |
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Welcome to The Hill's Evening Report, catching you up on news from the afternoon and looking at the big stories likely to impact tomorrow. |
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🛢 GOP expresses hostility to Manchin permitting reform campaign |
Some Republicans are expressing hostility to Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-W.Va.) campaign to use a government funding bill to advance permitting reform, adding to doubts about the effort's future. |
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📦 California sues Amazon, alleges tech giant stifled competition |
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🍑 Georgia poll: Warnock ahead, Abrams-Kemp too close to call |
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) has opened up a 6-point lead over his GOP challenger Herschel Walker in the state's Senate race, while Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and his Democratic rival Stacey Abrams are deadlocked in the race for Georgia governor, a new poll finds. |
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🗓 House GOP leaders hedge on 15-week abortion ban |
House Republicans will not commit to bringing up a 15-week abortion ban legislation if the party wins control of the House next year. |
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| | You're Invited: The Cost of Mental Health Inequities, Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 a.m. ET Concurrent crises have brought new waves of mental health challenges in America – with about half of women and a third of men reporting declining mental health since the onset of the pandemic, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. What are the costs of mental health inequities today, and how might these costs grow if they go unaddressed? Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), NAMI's Hannah Wesolowski, Black Mental Health Alliance's Andrea Brown and Satcher Health Leadership Institute's Daniel Dawes join The Hill to explore the economics of mental health disparities. RSVP today to attend in-person or get livestream link |
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💰 Huge Social Security COLA spike could be on the way over inflation |
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🎖 Senate Republicans demand Schumer bring defense bill to floor |
Two dozen Republicans are pressing Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to bring the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act to the floor for a vote before the September work period closes. |
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💉 Paul clashes with Fauci over child vaccinations |
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⚡️ Biden: EV charging stations will be as 'easy to find as gas stations' |
President Biden on Wednesday predicted a future in the U.S. where electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are as easy to find as gas stations while announcing the first round of funding to build a national charging network. |
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📺 Jen Psaki makes MSNBC debut, says Trump 'energizing' Democrats |
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki in her debut as an MSNBC commentator said former President Trump is "energizing" Democratic voters ahead of the November midterm elections. |
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📨 House Oversight asks for information on federal employee threats |
House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) sent a letter on Wednesday to the Federal Protective Service asking about the agency's efforts to protect federal employees in the wake of increased threats. |
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How to save money at VA without sacrificing our veterans | "If Republicans are really interested in saving money on VA programs, there is, in fact, a way to do it without shortchanging the veterans who have sacrificed their health to serve our nation," writes Suzanne Gordon is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute. |
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