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		<lastmod>2012-07-17T09:43:38+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-07-18T09:13:25+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-up-at-close-of-july-17-trading/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2012-07-18T09:17:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-07-19T09:01:58+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-07-19T09:02:30+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-high-speed-rail-is-the-right-plan-at-the-right-time/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2012-07-19T11:29:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-high-speed-rail-would-do-wonders-for-philadelphia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-07-20T09:24:12+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/aar-railroads-report-gains-in-weekly-rail-traffic-2/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2012-07-20T09:26:41+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-07-20T10:31:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-07-20T10:36:56+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-07-23T09:23:01+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-07T12:06:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-09T08:59:19+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-09T09:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/nj-transit-amtrak-agree-northeast-corridor-line-needs-repairs-but-funding-a-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-09T09:00:39+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-09T09:01:27+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/micas-latest-amtrak-criticism-a-simple-election-year-stunt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-09T09:02:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/bnsf-railway-employees-report-credit-fraud/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-09T09:02:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/union-pacific-july-coal-train-loadings-were-strong-in-prb-colorado-utah-regions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-09T09:03:14+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-09T09:03:46+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-09T09:04:15+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-09T15:59:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-10T08:57:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/aar-railroads-report-gains-in-weekly-rail-traffic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-10T08:58:18+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-10T08:58:44+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/high-speed-rail-set-to-start-soon-on-part-of-amtrak-line-in-midwest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-10T08:59:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/high-speed-rail-to-be-studied-between-chicago-fort-wayne/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-10T09:00:21+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-10T09:00:59+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-mixed-at-close-of-august-9-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-08-10T09:01:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-08-13T10:15:17+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-09-05T09:09:24+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-09-05T09:09:56+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ahead-of-democratic-convention-a-frustration-with-us-versus-them-politics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-05T09:28:09+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-offer-disaster-relief-assistance-in-louisiana-mississippi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-05T16:23:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroads-are-on-a-fast-track-thanks-to-bakken-shale-crude-oil/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T09:11:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/secret-account-in-mission-critical-router-opens-power-plants-railroads-to-tampering/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T09:11:32+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/voter-suppression-the-confederacy-rises-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T09:12:06+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/video-jim-hoffa-on-msnbc-morning-joe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T09:12:45+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/new-study-reaffirms-high-speed-rail-as-major-engine-in-battling-climate-change/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T09:13:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/sheriff-up-seeking-answers-to-sabotage-of-railroad-warning-signs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T09:14:17+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/union-pacific-making-infrastructure-improvements-in-iowa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T09:14:59+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-down-at-close-of-september-5-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T09:15:35+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/buy-outs-and-railroad-retirement-benefits-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-06T11:21:42+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/unions-ready-to-move-past-charlotte/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T09:10:39+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/a-late-arrival-for-the-last-of-septas-new-silverliner-v-cars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T09:11:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/mbta-rail-cars-two-years-delayed-t-chief-heads-to-s-korea/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T09:11:44+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/blet-member-publishes-book-the-life-and-times-of-a-railroad-engineer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T09:12:15+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/aar-railroads-report-intermodal-traffic-up-4-3-percent-over-2011/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T09:12:46+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-probe-finds-phony-overtime-claims/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T09:13:18+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/general-president-hoffa-appoints-new-director-of-teamsters-warehouse-division/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T09:13:47+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-city-of-new-orleans-will-run-on-monday-after-hurricane-isaac/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-07T09:17:11+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/kcs-rolls-out-new-rail-security-program-titled-react/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-10T12:38:54+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/new-ns-intermodal-teriminal-a-big-deal-for-west-virginia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-10T12:41:03+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/new-train-safety-system-unveiled-with-2008-metrolink-crash-in-mind/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-10T12:41:45+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/grant-will-cover-last-phase-of-work-on-niagara-falls-amtrak-terminal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-10T12:42:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-mixed-at-close-of-september-7-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-10T12:43:27+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/president-hoffa-says-romney-wants-to-annihilate-organized-labor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-10T12:46:27+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/blet-kicks-off-77th-annual-southwestern-convention-meeting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-11T22:16:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/rep-mica-amtrak-should-exit-commuter-rail-business/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T09:57:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-funding-in-crosshairs-in-presidential-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T09:58:12+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/corrine-brown-blasts-john-micas-insulting-amtrak-jihad-comments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T09:58:44+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/judge-strikes-down-wisconsin-law-limiting-union-rights/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T09:59:30+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/survivors-reflect-on-fourth-anniversary-of-deadly-metrolink-crash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T10:00:03+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/new-amtrak-lease-gives-life-to-new-york-rail-plans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T10:00:36+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/aar-intermodal-volume-up-3-1-percent-over-2011-in-week-ending-september-8/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T10:01:11+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/surface-transportation-board-calculates-rail-industrys-cost-of-capital-for-2011/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T10:01:44+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/rail-facilities-increasing-in-western-north-dakota-oil-patch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T10:02:41+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/union-pacific-project-transforming-new-mexico-desert-area-to-a-jiffy-lube-for-trains/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T10:03:24+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/nw-indianas-clogged-railroads-to-get-71-million-upgrade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T10:04:03+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-up-at-close-of-september-14-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T10:04:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/education-training-dept-announces-october-local-chairman-workshop/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-17T13:11:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-laud-obama-administration-for-action-against-chinas-unfair-illegal-protection-of-its-auto-industry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-18T11:23:26+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/massachusetts-purchase-of-csx-line-may-lead-to-improved-springfield-boston-passenger-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-18T11:24:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-mixed-at-close-of-september-17-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-18T11:24:47+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-ridership-up-for-11-consecutive-months-july-2012-single-best-ridership-month-in-amtraks-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-18T11:57:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-gop-takes-wrong-track-on-amtrak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-19T09:46:36+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/pennsylvania-supreme-court-punts-on-controversial-voter-id-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-19T09:47:03+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/striking-dairy-teamsters-standing-strong-in-maryland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-19T09:47:38+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teachers-students-return-to-chicago-public-schools-as-union-reaches-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-19T09:48:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/analysts-cp-rail-headed-for-disappointing-third-quarter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-19T09:48:50+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/dot-awards-more-than-74-million-to-further-develop-southeast-high-speed-rail-corridor-in-virginia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-19T09:49:21+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/buffalo-area-deal-with-csx-to-pave-the-way-for-developers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-19T09:50:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-mixed-at-close-of-september-19-trading-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-19T09:50:38+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/secret-video-romney-tells-millionaire-donors-what-he-really-thinks-of-obama-voters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-19T10:22:57+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/california-high-speed-rail-segment-receives-federal-approval/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T09:40:28+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/editorial-republicans-misguided-view-of-amtrak-is-off-track/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T09:40:58+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-blast-romney-for-telling-millionaires-he-regrets-that-unions-would-stop-deep-federal-workforce-cuts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T09:41:34+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ge-engines-to-lose-steam-if-high-speed-rail-judged-too-slow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T09:42:11+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/cn-says-rival-cp-rail-will-eventually-catch-up-after-hunter-harrison-fixes-shortcomings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T09:42:44+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/norfolk-southern-expects-third-quarter-results-to-be-below-third-quarter-2011/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T09:43:22+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/anacostia-rail-holdings-announces-key-management-changes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T09:44:01+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-mixed-at-close-of-september-19-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T09:44:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/watch-full-secret-video-of-private-romney-fundraiser/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T09:50:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ballots-mailed-in-tentative-blet-missouri-northern-arkansas-agreement-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T13:26:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/blet-job-bank-amtrak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-20T16:18:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/mistakes-misinformation-or-mendacity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-24T09:32:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-to-run-test-trains-at-165-mph-in-northeast/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-25T09:27:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ti-democrats-enough-with-the-amtrak-hearings-already/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-25T09:28:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/seniors-boo-vp-candidate-paul-ryan-at-medicare-speech/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-25T09:28:59+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/dot-awards-more-than-74-million-to-further-develop-southeast-high-speed-rail-corridor-in-va/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-25T09:29:31+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ntsb-releases-reports-in-fatal-nevada-amtrak-truck-crash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-25T09:30:25+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/study-on-union-pacific-rail-project-in-ariz-says-potential-for-industrial-development-limited/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-25T09:30:58+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/port-of-tampa-prepares-to-unveil-new-railroad-line-to-boost-cargo-ethanol-markets/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-25T09:31:30+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/csx-to-announce-3q-2012-financials-on-october-16/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-25T09:32:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/union-pacific-to-announce-3q-2012-financials-on-october-18/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-25T09:32:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/vp-biden-visits-teamsters-in-new-hampshire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:31:30+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/acela-run-expected-to-match-u-s-rail-speed-record-of-165-mph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:31:31+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/study-u-s-spends-59-billion-on-social-welfare-92-billion-on-corporate-welfare/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:32:03+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/planned-union-pacific-yard-near-arizonas-picacho-peak-gains-steam/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:32:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/port-of-tampa-rail-project-unveiled-csx-exec-hints-at-more-to-come/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:33:23+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/cn-boss-red-tape-could-hit-rail-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:33:56+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/nj-transit-settles-discrimination-suit-with-police/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:34:29+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/despite-rail-america-takeover-australia-is-still-key-for-genesee-wyoming/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:35:03+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-mixed-at-close-of-september-25-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:36:14+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-chief-says-passenger-rail-subsidy-dwarfed-by-highway-bailout/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-26T09:47:43+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/study-union-background-has-profound-influence-on-politicians/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-27T09:29:55+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/judge-will-consider-request-for-california-high-speed-rail-injunction/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-27T09:30:24+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ns-prepares-to-open-new-crew-hotel-in-chattanooga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-27T09:30:59+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/metro-north-riders-give-railroad-a-good-grade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-27T09:31:32+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/cn-to-announce-construction-of-major-facility/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-27T09:32:03+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/kansas-city-southern-to-release-3q-2012-results-on-october-19/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-27T09:32:35+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-down-at-close-of-september-26-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-27T09:33:12+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-rail-conference-backs-high-speed-rail-project/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-27T11:27:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-alec-isnt-for-the-little-guy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-28T09:10:23+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/targeted-members-of-the-press-denied-access-to-walker-press-conference/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-28T09:10:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/stb-orders-berkshire-hathaway-to-divest-two-railroads/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-28T09:11:22+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/eeoc-sues-bnsf-railway-for-discrimination/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-28T09:11:59+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/artillery-rounds-found-near-csx-railroad-tracks-in-montgomery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-09-28T09:12:32+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-09-28T09:13:18+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-09-28T09:13:51+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-09-28T09:14:56+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-04T09:25:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-04T09:28:19+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-04T09:28:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-05T10:13:55+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-05T10:25:14+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-08T09:10:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-08T09:39:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-08T09:40:23+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/could-nw-louisiana-get-amtrak-high-speed-rail-to-dallas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-08T09:41:05+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-08T09:42:10+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-08T09:42:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-08T09:43:25+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-08T09:43:56+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-08T09:45:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-09T09:33:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-09T09:34:04+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/norfolk-southern-to-announce-3q-2012-results-on-october-23/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-mixed-at-close-of-october-8-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-09T09:35:05+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-09T09:35:37+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-09T09:48:04+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-10T09:49:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-10T09:50:50+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-10T09:51:20+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-10T09:52:23+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-10T09:52:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-10T09:53:36+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-10T09:54:05+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-10T10:40:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-10T12:55:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-11T09:12:34+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/hoffa-urges-cincinnati-teamsters-to-vote-yes-on-issue-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-10-11T09:15:29+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-11T09:16:12+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-11T09:16:43+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-11T09:20:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-11T09:48:09+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-12T08:46:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-10-12T09:20:34+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/nj-transit-restores-some-train-service-to-new-york-city/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-02T16:32:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-05T09:24:01+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-05T09:25:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-05T09:46:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-09T09:18:37+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/nj-transit-amtrak-double-number-of-trains-into-new-york-city/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/return-of-more-nj-transit-path-services-gives-riders-some-space/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-12T09:41:24+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/mbta-mobile-ticket-era-begins-today-for-commuter-rail-riders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-12T09:42:05+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-appoints-varn-gm-of-long-distance-services/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-12T09:42:38+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-acquires-groton-land-from-mashantuckets-for-4-million/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-12T09:43:15+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/private-railroad-company-plans-miami-to-orlando-passenger-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-12T09:43:50+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-new-jersey-transit-offer-expanded-rail-service-following-sandy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-13T09:20:24+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/california-bullet-train-planners-face-huge-engineering-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-13T09:20:59+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-13T09:23:37+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/union-pacific-employees-carry-on-omaha-holiday-tradition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-13T09:24:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/in-honor-of-our-veterans-and-those-who-love-them/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-13T10:07:18+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/blet-job-bank-montana-rail-link-4/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-13T12:06:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-15T12:28:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-19T09:53:37+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/exclusive-new-jersey-railway-put-trains-in-sandy-flood-zone-despite-warnings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-19T09:55:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/delays-greet-commuters-as-service-resumes-on-nj-transits-coast-line/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-19T09:56:29+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/preparing-transportation-for-the-next-superstorm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-19T09:57:09+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-statement-on-hostess-announcement-to-cease-operations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-19T09:57:39+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/hostess-triples-ceos-pay-but-blames-unions-for-bankruptcy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-19T09:58:54+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/illinois-high-speed-rail-gets-environmental-approval/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-19T09:59:53+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/iowa-interstate-rr-willing-to-host-passenger-trains-its-chairman-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-19T10:00:25+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-19T10:01:04+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-19T10:01:35+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-19T10:02:55+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-19T11:22:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-20T08:40:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/judge-rejects-bid-to-halt-california-high-speed-rail-project/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-20T09:17:04+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-20T09:17:30+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-20T09:21:34+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-21T08:36:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/nj-transit-boss-defends-decision-to-leave-trains-in-area-hit-hard-by-sandy-flooding/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/audio-thanksgiving-week-the-busiest-time-of-year-for-amtrak/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/members-of-blet-division-28-help-deliver-a-happy-thanksgiving-in-tucson/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/thanksgiving-2012/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-26T10:05:08+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-statement-on-ruling-in-favor-of-liquidation-of-hostess-brands/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-26T10:05:33+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-poor-management-not-union-intransigence-killed-hostess/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/gop-takes-aim-at-strengthened-amtrak/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtraks-chicago-to-st-louis-route-adds-110-mph-trains-in-time-for-thanksgiving/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/top-1-got-93-of-income-growth-as-rich-poor-gap-widened/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/foes-wont-quit-fighting-california-high-speed-rail/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/cp-railway-plans-calgary-headquarters-move-to-cut-costs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-26T10:10:25+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/support-grows-for-controversial-pinal-rail-yard-in-arizona/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-26T10:13:07+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/mudslides-put-bnsf-service-between-seattle-and-everett-in-limbo/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-up-at-close-of-november-23-trading/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-27T11:05:56+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:12:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/nj-transit-restoration-of-gladstone-line-unusually-difficult/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:12:40+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/path-train-repairs-to-cost-300-million-with-hoboken-station-staying-closed-for-weeks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:13:21+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-new-york-city-tunnel-repairs-to-end-in-mid-january/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:13:55+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ntsb-investigators-leave-site-of-midland-train-crash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:14:27+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/house-committee-to-hold-yet-another-hearing-on-amtrak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:15:03+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:15:37+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/study-recommends-i-70-route-for-kansas-city-commuter-rail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:16:09+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/atlantas-mayor-dreams-of-high-speed-rail-to-savannah/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:18:03+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-stocks-mixed-at-close-of-november-27-trading/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-11-28T09:19:45+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-11-28T13:38:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:29:21+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:29:50+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:31:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:32:26+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:33:01+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:34:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-airlines-took-hurricane-sandy-hit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:34:49+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-execs-birmingham-residents-set-to-make-their-cases-for-and-against-new-rail-line/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:36:33+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/csx-norfolk-southern-cut-rates-15-to-aid-u-s-coking-coal-exports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:37:06+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/more-seattle-everett-passenger-trains-halted/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-04T10:37:46+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ballots-mailed-in-tentative-blet-indiana-rail-road-agreement-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-04T16:11:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/canadian-pacific-railway-to-eliminate-4500-jobs-by-2016/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:52:36+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/corporate-profits-hit-record-highs-as-wages-get-squeezed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:53:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-the-road-to-jobs-and-economic-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:53:36+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/100-more-paulsboro-homes-evacuated-following-derailment-hazmat-leak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:54:13+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:54:57+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:55:46+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:56:17+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ge-transportation-to-build-overseas-locomotive-engine-plant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:56:50+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/cp-rail-gauging-interest-in-railroad-track-in-four-states/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:57:19+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/roanoke-next-on-amtraks-list-to-get-passenger-rail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:57:52+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:58:31+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/muncies-mayor-says-hes-going-to-fight-csx-plan-to-double-train-speeds-through-city/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:59:02+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/union-pacific-double-track-work-hits-northwest-tucson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T09:59:36+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-take-action-call-capitol-hill-today/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-05T14:07:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/u-s-rep-calls-for-tighter-rail-industry-regulations-after-paulsboro-derailment-hazmat-release/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-06T09:42:41+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/investigators-await-interview-with-truck-driver-in-fatal-veterans-parade-train-crash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-06T09:43:10+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-canada-rail-conference-questions-cp-rail-job-cut-plans/</loc>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/shares-of-cp-rail-climb-on-high-hopes-for-efficiency-plan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-06T09:46:40+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/brawl-over-california-high-speed-rail-hits-u-s-house/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-06T09:47:13+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/transportation-secretary-testifies-on-high-speed-rail-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-06T09:47:44+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/dot-secretary-ray-lahood-talking-with-obama-about-staying/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-06T09:48:32+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://blet.org/news/using-analytics-to-improve-fuel-efficiency-at-norfolk-southern/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-06T09:49:02+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/debate-over-coal-exports-in-pacific-northwest-leaves-some-out-critics-charge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-06T09:49:44+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/division-34-seeks-support-for-families-in-need-this-holiday-season-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T08:49:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/michigan-republicans-brush-aside-democrats-union-protesters-to-ok-right-to-work-legislation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:20:20+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ruptured-train-car-in-paulsboro-free-of-chemical-no-word-on-when-evacuees-can-return/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:20:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/obama-pushes-ahead-with-high-speed-rail-plan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:21:29+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/lahood-defends-california-high-speed-rail-plan-at-congressional-hearing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:22:02+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/head-of-nj-transit-tells-senate-panel-that-sandy-caused-approximately-400-million-in-damages/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:22:39+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/bnsf-ceo-says-short-term-budget-deal-likely-to-avoid-fiscal-cliff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:23:25+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-asks-congress-for-emergency-funding-for-flood-protection/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:23:57+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-make-oral-arguments-in-appeals-court-against-mexican-truck-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:24:32+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/aar-intermodal-volume-increases-for-36th-straight-month/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:25:09+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/sen-sherrod-brown-seeks-relocation-of-amtrak-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T09:25:41+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/mobilization-alert-help-protect-our-future-on-monday-december-10/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-07T13:05:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/hoffa-denounces-right-to-work-for-less-in-michigan-as-power-grab-by-millionaires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:46:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/editorial-a-failure-of-leadership-michigan-governors-about-face-on-right-to-work-betrays-voters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:46:30+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/all-options-are-on-the-table-to-defeat-right-to-work-law-and-its-backers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:47:02+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/michigans-own-scott-walker-style-showdown-is-coming/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:47:35+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/michigan-gop-lawmakers-against-controversial-right-to-work-bill-speak-out/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:48:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/gop-leader-suggests-pulling-the-plug-on-california-high-speed-rail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:48:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/neediest-workers-will-get-shot-at-high-speed-rail-jobs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:49:18+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/railroad-will-allow-track-signal-tests-in-texas-crash-probe/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:49:57+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/workers-continue-removing-debris-at-scene-of-paulsboro-derailment-hazmat-spill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:50:34+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/long-after-storm-lirr-restores-normal-service/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:51:13+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/cps-hunter-harrison-there-is-a-new-sheriff-in-town/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-10T09:51:44+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/hoffa-fires-up-crowd-in-lansing-against-anti-union-bill/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:03:21+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/michigan-right-to-work-protesters-converge-on-capitol-as-legislators-are-poised-for-final-debates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:44:44+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/editorial-worker-choice-let-michigan-voters-decide-on-right-to-work/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:45:09+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/president-obama-critical-of-michigan-gop-right-to-work-for-less-legislation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:45:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-converging-on-lansing-referendum-demanded-by-free-press/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:48:20+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/hostess-bilks-workers-out-of-pension-payments/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:48:51+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/another-thanksgiving-another-ridership-record-for-amtrak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:49:24+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/house-republicans-renew-push-to-privatize-amtraks-northeast-corridor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:50:02+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/nj-transit-boss-vows-mistake-that-led-to-flooded-trains-wont-happen-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:50:40+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/texas-officials-wont-pursue-charges-against-float-driver-in-fatal-veterans-parade-train-crash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:51:18+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/paulsboro-schools-reopen-as-derailment-cleanup-continues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:51:51+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ntsb-to-hold-hearing-today-on-probable-cause-of-fatal-2011-amtrak-crash-in-nevada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:52:29+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ottawa-expected-to-table-new-rail-freight-service-review-legislation-tuesday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:53:02+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/proposed-texas-commuter-line-seeks-100-million-for-new-vehicles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:53:40+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/norfolk-southern-welcomes-amtrak-to-norfolk-va/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-11T09:54:10+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/blet-members-ratify-new-contract-at-montana-rail-link/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:07:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/right-to-work-for-less-passes-in-michigan-as-thousands-try-to-enter-capitol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:10:59+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/hoffa-predicts-civil-war-in-michigan-following-right-to-work-law/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:11:36+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ntsb-driver-inattention-poorly-maintained-brakes-on-heavy-truck-led-to-fatal-collision-with-amtrak-train-in-nevada-desert/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:12:19+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/questions-surface-over-nj-transits-decision-to-leave-300-rail-cars-exposed-to-hurricane-sandy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:13:07+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-in-hurricane-sandys-aftermath-restoring-infrastructure-will-keep-n-j-moving/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:13:37+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/ceremonial-first-amtrak-train-arrives-in-norfolk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:14:09+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/bill-in-canada-would-impose-penalties-on-railways-for-service-failures/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:14:51+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/microsofts-bill-gates-boosts-stake-in-canadian-national/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:15:42+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/bnsf-to-repay-city-of-lincoln-2-6-million-over-track-relocation-delays/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-12T10:16:13+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/after-right-to-work-for-less-whats-next-for-michigan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:10:12+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/right-wingers-koch-alec-pushed-michigan-right-to-work-laws/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:10:47+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/more-protests-after-michigan-right-to-work-action/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:11:10+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-the-misleading-framing-of-right-to-work/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:11:45+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/groups-vow-to-push-right-to-work-in-other-states/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:12:19+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-asks-for-subsidies-in-wake-of-hurricane-sandy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:12:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/union-pacific-trains-sounding-horns-at-post-accident-quiet-zone-in-midland/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:13:26+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/from-norfolk-to-d-c-and-back-on-an-amtrak-train/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:14:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/passenger-rail-service-to-run-between-boston-cape-cod-starting-in-2013/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:15:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/tcrcs-maintenance-of-way-employees-reach-tentative-deal-with-cp-rail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:15:34+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/proposed-railway-service-penalties-not-necessary-cn-rail-cp-rail-chiefs-argue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:16:16+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/l-b-foster-union-pacific-extend-multi-year-agreement-for-concrete-rail-ties/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:17:04+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/union-pacific-using-ultra-low-emission-locomotives-in-chicago-area-rail-yard/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:17:36+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-trains/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-13T09:19:31+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-advances-plans-to-acquire-new-high-speed-train-sets-for-northeast-corridor/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T09:53:48+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtraks-high-speed-acela-units-to-be-replaced/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T09:54:44+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/american-made-union-made-gift-ideas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T09:55:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/michigan-republicans-may-have-passed-a-right-to-work-law-that-is-impossible-to-implement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T09:56:41+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/editorial-republicans-bid-to-kill-california-high-speed-rail-is-baffling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T09:57:14+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/csx-and-conrail-sued-over-toxic-chemical-spill-from-n-j-derailment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T09:57:49+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/angry-commuters-say-nj-transits-communication-derailed-after-hurricane-sandy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T09:58:23+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/aar-carloads-intermodal-volume-drops-in-week-ending-december-8/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T09:58:56+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/canadas-embattled-oil-producers-quietly-eye-rail-option/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T10:00:01+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/photographing-the-dawn-of-amtrak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-14T10:00:38+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/blet-vp-john-tolman-testifies-at-house-hearing-on-northeast-corridor-high-speed-rail/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-17T09:07:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/last-rail-car-removed-from-paulsboro-derailment-site/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-17T10:08:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-right-to-work-legislation-is-a-mistake-for-michigan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-17T10:08:40+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/nj-transit-moving-down-the-track-on-rail-recovery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-17T10:09:15+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/bnsf-chief-sees-slow-growth-but-promise-of-manufacturing-rebirth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-17T10:09:58+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/1000-special-children-will-join-santa-and-chipmunks-aboard-the-bnsf-santa-claus-express/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-17T10:10:29+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/cp-rail-holiday-train-makes-stop-in-minot-to-raise-hunger-awareness/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-17T10:11:13+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-ridership-up-in-iowa-but-off-peak-from-two-years-ago/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-17T10:11:46+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/with-amtraks-hoosier-state-service-set-to-end-greater-lafayette-officials-fight-to-keep-it-going/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-17T10:12:23+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamsters-strongly-oppose-cuts-to-social-security/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:54:34+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/opinion-a-new-coalition-to-fight-for-michigan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:55:01+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-ceo-americas-railroad-cant-live-in-survival-mode/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:55:32+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/another-mudslide-on-bnsf-tracks-passenger-service-canceled-between-seattle-and-everett/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:56:03+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/video-watch-mudslide-derail-bnsf-train-near-everett-wash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:56:43+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/flight-dispatchers-at-allegiant-air-vote-to-join-teamsters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:57:17+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/green-plains-completes-bnsf-ethanol-unit-train-terminal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:57:59+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/teamster-workers-win-four-year-deal-with-genesee-brewing-co/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:58:31+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/amtrak-appoints-nichols-chief-transportation-officer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:59:01+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://blet.org/news/illinois-central-school-bus-workers-join-teamsters-local-777/</loc>
		<lastmod>2012-12-20T09:59:31+00:00</lastmod>
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