AMTRAK 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.
Read more2004 TCU Convention Coverage Choose any date to read special Interchange TCU Convention coverage. Tuesday June 22, 2004 Wednesday June 23, 2004 Thursday June 24, 2004
Read moreHouse 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
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