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Railroad Union, Lawmakers Decry Camp Cars

The people who maintain railroad tracks often do their job in isolated parts of the country. But Norfolk Southern, one of the nation's biggest railroads, still houses some workers in so-called "camp cars," or converted sleeper cars, instead of motels. The worker's union has condemned living conditions, and Congress is also considering a ban.

Scott Finn reports from West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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