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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is backing Union Pacific’s proposed merger with Norfolk Southern.He said farmers would have more control and flexibility with a transcontinental railroad.On Wednesday, the Omaha-based railroad submitted a revised merger application after the first one was deemed “incomplete.”CEO Jim Vena said the deal would make America’s supply chain stronger. However, the Surface Transportation Board has the final say.Officials confirmed Thursday they received the application.The merger is facing some stiff opposition as a coalition of attorneys general and companies wants the deal halted, including the American Farm Bureau and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is backing Union Pacific’s proposed merger with Norfolk Southern.
He said farmers would have more control and flexibility with a transcontinental railroad.
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On Wednesday, the Omaha-based railroad submitted a revised merger application after the first one was deemed “incomplete.”
CEO Jim Vena said the deal would make America’s supply chain stronger. However, the Surface Transportation Board has the final say.
Officials confirmed Thursday they received the application.
The merger is facing some stiff opposition as a coalition of attorneys general and companies wants the deal halted, including the American Farm Bureau and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
