House Republicans’ Vote Jeopardizes Amtrak’s Future September 27, 2002…In a vote on vital funding yesterday, Republicans clearly showed what Amtrak’s fate will be if the GOP continues as a majority in the House of Representatives: the Republican-dominated House Appropriations Committee voted $762 million for Amtrak, some $500 million less than the $1.2 billion carrier needs
Read moreAMTRAK APPROPRIATIONS CONFEREES APPOINTED January 30, 2003… Listed below are the appointed Senate & House Conferees on the Appropriation Committees who will be negotiating the FY 2003 Omnibus Appropriations bill. It is absolutely critical that we contact each of the conferees listed below and ask them to support the full funding level of $1.2 billion
Read moreTCU Manpower Training Department Has Another Good Year Last year proved to be a breakout year for the TCU Manpower Training Department in the Transportation Industry. TCU Job Corps Centers placed 133 graduates in transportation careers at an average rate of pay of $12.08 per hour. Another 149 were placed in training related positions, with
Read moreBush Administration Continues Effort to Kill Amtrak Even after overwhelming support was shown in the House of Representatives to fully fund Amtrak, the Bush Administration continues its efforts to kill Amtrak. President Bush and his Department of Transportation have not given up the fight to end intercity passenger service in our country. Even in the
Read moreCongressmen Join TCU in Opposing Union Pacific 10-15-04 – Congressman James Oberstar (D-MN) along with 22 of his colleagues has joined TCU in opposing the Union Pacific’s efforts to outsource our Carmen’s jobs in Laredo, Texas. Union Pacific is seeking a waiver from the FRA that would permit the railroad to have crucial train-safety inspections
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