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House passes bill to head off rail strike

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The House of Representatives voted 290 to 137 to force freight carriers and railroad unions to agree to a new labor contract. The House also approved a separate bill that would enforce the same agreement between the parties and add a guarantee of seven paid sick days for workers. The bills now head to the Senate.

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