Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike

Freight train cars sit in a Norfolk Southern rail yard on Sept. 14, 2022, in Atlanta. Business groups are increasing pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in stalled contract talks. (AP File)
Freight train cars sit in a Norfolk Southern rail yard on Sept. 14, 2022, in Atlanta. Business groups are increasing pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in stalled contract talks. (AP File)

OMAHA, Neb.  — President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sai…