https://rahall.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/168416https://rahall.lib.wvu.edu/view/am4118_rahall_0411.jpgPhotograph of President Carter signing the Staggers Rail Act1980-10-14Carter, Jimmy, 1924-Matsui, Robert T., 1941-2005Presidents--United StatesStaggers, Harley O., 1907-1991Legislative bodies--Officials and employeesFlorio, James J., 1937-Signing statements (Legislation)Legislators--United StatesRahall, Nick J., 1949-United States. Staggers Rail Act of 1980White House (Washington, D.C.)Rooney, Fred B. (Fred Bernard), 1925-Digital ImagesFrom left to right: Congressman Bob Matsui (D-CA); Congressman Harley Staggers (D-WV); Congressman Jim Florio (D-NJ); Congressman Nick Rahall (D-WV); and former Congressman Fred Rooney (D-PA) who was with the American Association of Railroads. The congressmen are watching President Jimmy Carter sign the railroad deregulation bill (Staggers Rail Act of 1980).West Virginia & Regional History Center