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AMTRAK FUNDING MOVES FORWARD 9-9-04 – Today the Senate’s Transportation, Treasury and General Government Subcommittee on Appropriations marked up $1.2 billion for Amtrak. This together with another $300 million in guaranteed loans would set Amtrak’s appropriation for FY 2005 at $1.5 billion. This would allow Amtrak the necessary funding to continue its operations without any
Read moreDaniel Smith New Associate Administrator for Safety At FRA Daniel C. Smith was named as Associate Administrator for Safety at the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Mr. Smith will head the FRA’s safety program and will be one of the agency’s senior executives. Mr. Smith has served for the past twelve years as FRA’s Assistant Chief
Read moreHouse and Senate Pass Amtrak Appropriations Bill The House and the Senate passed the conference report on the Amtrak appropriations bill that will provide $1.37 billion for Amtrak funding for Fiscal Year 2006. The bill has been sent to President Bush for his signature. The House approved the bill by a vote of 392 in
Read moreSeptember 7, 2001 To All Concerned TCU Pennsylvania Members During the last session of Congress, when he was up for reelection, Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) took an active leadership role in promoting Railroad Retirement. He was one of the first to sign on to a joint letter to Senator Roth promoting prompt action on
Read moreSenate Commerce Committee Approves Amtrak Reauthorization The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved S. 1516, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2005. This bill centers around three themes: reform and accountability, adequate funding for Amtrak and passenger rail service improvement. This is a six year reauthorization bill covering fiscal year
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