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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by jhhtrainsplanes LC What can "WE the People" do to stop Bush and his puppet Mineta from harming Amtrak until the next election. That is other than what I have already urged our forum member to do, that is call, write, or email their congress people. What can be done to continually fund Amtrak at levels where it can actually add routes and improve its service? What can be done to keep future presidents from doing what Bush is trying now to do? There are valid questions that need attention not only from forum member but Congress as well. [/quote] Jim - Interesting questions. In the short term I would suggest applying as much pressure as possible on governmental representatives at ALL levels. Congress needs to hear that good Amtrak service is important to their constituients. State representatives are also good targets. Pressure from State DOTs that provide matching funds to Amtrak can't hurt. Perhaps one more letter or e-mail to the President himself is worthwhile just to let him know he will step on more toes with his anti-Amtrak position. It may not change his position, but it will make it harder for him to pull the plug. Join a state advocacy group or NARP or other national passenger lobbying group and give a few bucks to them for lobbying. If you are a railroader in a union, encourage your union to support Amtrak, most already do as they stand to lose members and the loss of Amtrak as a railroad employer will seriously hurt the Railroad Retirement Fund. LC
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