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Amtrak must be overhauled or junked, Secretary Mineta says
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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by jeaton</i> <br /><br />For all of you who want Amtrak to be junked or overhauled, take a look at the letter addressed to Secretary Mineta as posted on the web site of Senator Patty Murray (Dem., WA). <br /> <br />http://murray.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=232226 <br /> <br />Please note that she quotes the budget document received by the Senate Transportation Apropriations Committee which clearly shows that the Bush Administration knows that the zero budget will put Amtrak into bankruptcy, but that is good because it will force action to be taken to reorganize rail passenger service. The fact that the clowns in the administration have no clue as to the next step in reorganization is irrelevant. Everybody knows that the states are going to rise up in a great spirit of unity and come up with all the cash necessary for a good service. Or not... That is OK because then the blame won't fall on our infallible leader. <br /> <br />The questions posed by Senator Murray suggest that simply letting Amtrak go into bankruptcy as a first move to a reorganization is going to produce such a rat's nest that a next step may never take place. I guess that would work for those of you who oppose any government funding for the service. Happy driving. <br /> <br />BTW, if anyone has good answers for the questions she poses, quick send your resume to the DOT. I am sure they could use your help. <br /> <br />Jay <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Senator Murray was also one of the folks suggesting that the Northeast States take over the NEC, lock stock and barrel. I guess she only complains about state funding for Amtrak when it's her state that must pay for it.
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