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tonight. a walkout by 60,000 workers could derail the u.s. economy. the biden administration is considering executive action to avoid a shutdown. let's get the latest from cnn's pete muntean. >> reporter: it is the latest effort to put the brakes on a possible rail worker strike that could deal a major blow to the economy. bosses representing unions and railroads met with the labor secretary in a last-ditch effort to reach a deal by midnight thursday. that's when 60,000 workers could walk off the job in solidarity with train engineers fighting for sick time. a strike will mean freigh...

Get chlorine, which is critical for cleaning water. it's often sent by rail. that's why they're warning many municipalities nationwide will have to issue boil water deficiency. pete muntean, cnn, washington. >> the rail system an artery for the american economy here. no question. here are other ways a nationwide freight rail strike could affect you, the consumer. higher gas prices, about 300,000 barrels of crude oil moved by rail every day. that's enough to supply two mid-sized refineries. if the refineries can't get the crude they'll be forced to cut production. higher food prices as well her...