House Democrats Seek Probe of Pipeline Company
U.S. House Democrats are asking for an investigation of Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline Co. following a fatal pipeline explosion in Alabama.
Five ranking members of panels dealing with energy, transportation, infrastructure, pipelines and investigations released a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Wednesday seeking the review.
They cite the deadly explosion earlier this week near Birmingham, Alabama, and a large spill that happened in September just a few miles away. They also mention smaller spills in 2015 in North Carolina and Virginia.
A statement by Colonial says it takes accidents seriously and is already cooperating with investigators.
