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The federal government should not subsidize Amtrak.
"[T]ransition Amtrak into operational self-sufficiency."
4/3/2008 11:27:50 PM
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Sounds to me like they're opting against federal subsidy.
From the party platform:
Republicans support a healthy intercity passenger rail system. Amtrak provides a valuable service to passengers, especially in the Northeast corridor. But we recognize that the goal of establishing a national passenger rail system with modest federal support has failed to materialize. Clearly the financial problems plaguing Amtrak cannot be solved simply by continued infusions of taxpayer dollars. Fundamental reforms should be enacted to transition Amtrak into operational self-sufficiency.
Posted on 4/1/2008 5:18:35 PM by vizinertiaApproved 4/3/2008 11:27 PM
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