TCU Fights Weakening of 13(c) Protections The hostile 13(c) provisions that were inserted in the Senate TEA-21 legislation will go to conference soon after the Memorial Day congressional recess concludes. TCU’s Legislative Department has been vigorously fighting to have these measures removed. Our representatives have attended many meetings with both House members and Senators seeking
Read moreAmtrak’s Board Seeks No Funding for Operations The Amtrak Board of Directors in its annual report to Congress has asked for no money for the operation of the nation’s passenger trains. Under federal law Amtrak is required to submit an annual report to Congress. Historically Amtrak’s Board of Directors has used this as the time
Read moreAMTRAK FINAL APPROPRIATION BILL February 14, 2003…On Thursday, February 13, 2003, the House and Senate adopted H. J. Res. 2, the Omnibus Appropriation bill, which has been sent to the President for his signature. The Conferees reached a deal for funding Amtrak in Fiscal 2003. The nation’s rail carrier will receive a total of
Read moreBuilding a Stronger America May 24, 2004 – John Kerry will see to it that America is Energy Independent. Here is how he will do it. America can meet the challenge of energy independence by tapping the ingenuity that’s at the heart of our country. Gas prices have soared to more than $2 a gallon
Read moreInternational President Robert A. Scardelletti’s reflections on September 11th, 2002 With the anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks on America approaching, I encourage TCU members to take time out this September 11 to observe a moment of silence. Though most of us will be on the job, we must make it a day of remembrance.
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