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Schumer targets mass transit operators' text messages

Sen. Charles Schumer

Sen. Charles Schumer / Meet the Press Photo / July 12, 2009

Train conductors, engineers and bus drivers would be banned from sending text messages while on the job if a proposal by Sen. Charles Schumer finds traction in Congress.

Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Sunday that he plans to introduce a federal bill this week prohibiting drivers and conductors from using electronic messaging devices while in any public or private transportation vehicle.

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