Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin have requested an independent investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into the government's response to the train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023. The derailment resulted in the release of toxic chemicals into the town. The request was made in a joint letter sent on Friday to the EPA's acting inspector general.
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Vance and Zeldin Request EPA Investigation into East Palestine Train Derailment Response
Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin have called for an independent investigation by the EPA regarding the government's response to the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The incident led to the release of toxic chemicals into the area.
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