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2005-02-02 Home Front: Politix

Bush to Propose Elimination of Federal Subsidy for Amtrak

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Posted by anonymous2u 2005-02-02 00:14|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Darn. I wish Bush had proposed additional funding. Then the Dems would have demanded the subsidy be ended.

Hmmm...maybe what Bush really wants is more money for Amtrak?

Posted by 2b 2005-02-02 9:01:22 AM|| 2005-02-02 9:01:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Amtrak mostly serves blue states anyway. No loss.

Posted by DMFD 2005-02-02 6:32:23 PM|| 2005-02-02 6:32:23 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Union Station is just down the street from the Capitol and provides frequent service to Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. It's a damned Congressional perk. Reduce service to Washington and Congress won't care anymore and many lobbyists will find it far less convenient to go to Washington. Sounds like a win all round.

Posted by Tom 2005-02-02 8:43:39 PM|| 2005-02-02 8:43:39 PM|| Front Page Top

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