Railroad Board Opens Doors for Budget Talk—Dial In Early
Published Date: 5/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The Railroad Retirement Board will hold a public meeting on June 4, 2025, where they’ll discuss new legislation and budget updates. Anyone interested can join by sending a request 24 hours before the meeting to get dial-in info. This keeps the board’s work open and transparent, with no extra costs or delays announced.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Public dial‑in access to meeting
You can attend the Railroad Retirement Board meeting at 10 a.m. on June 4, 2025. To get dial-in information, you must send a written request at least 24 hours before the meeting to [email protected]; the meeting is open to the public.
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