MEDIA ADVISORY: House Overwhemingly Adds Funds for Amtrak
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June 6, 2006
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Washington, D.C.—On a roll call vote of 266-158, with 71 Republicans voting yes, the House just approved the LaTourette-Oberstar Amtrak amendment, which increases Amtrak funding from $900 million to $1.114 billion. More details to follow tomorrow; the Amtrak funding battle now moves on to the Senate.
Also today, NARP sent the following letter to Secretary Mineta, expressing concern about his failure to mention rail in his recent report on congestion. The letter is available here on our website.