AMTRAK FUNDING SET AT $1.2 BILLION November 13, 2003 On Wednesday, November 12 a Congressional Conference Committee, which included House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bill Young (R-FL) and ranking Democrat David Obey (WI) as well as Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-AK) and ranking Democrat Robert Byrd (WV), agreed to fund Amtrak at $1.2 billion
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Read moreJohn Kerry Will Fight for Affordable Health Care for All April 19, 2004 – One of John Kerry’s major objectives as President will be to make good health care available and affordable for all Americans. He will take on the special interests to get health care costs under control. He will use the muscle of
Read moreRailroad Retirement Annuity Estimates to be Available Online March 25, 2004 – The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board announced that railroad employees can now get estimates of their future annuities over the Internet. Employees can access this new service, called "Retirement Planner," by visiting the Board’s Web site at www.rrb.gov and clicking on "MainLine Services" for
Read moreDecision Time Is Almost Here 10-14-04 – The presidential election comes down to this: John Kerry and George W. Bush have different priorities for working Americans. Across the board—on Amtrak, transportation security, health care, good jobs, workplace safety and health, a secure retirement and more—George W. Bush has stood against us. John Kerry supports TCU
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