Vance and Zeldin request EPA probe into East Palestine derailment response

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Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin requested an independent investigation into the government's response to the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment resulted in the spill of toxic chemicals into the town. In a joint letter issued on Friday, the two officials asked the EPA’s acting inspector to examine the official response to the incident.

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The requested investigation may lead to an official review of the EPA's past actions regarding the East Palestine derailment. This inquiry could potentially result in new findings or assessments concerning the effectiveness of the government's response to the toxic spill.

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