This file is a recording of the Amtrak hearing before the Senate
Appropriations subcommittee on Transporation featuring Amtrak
CEO David Gunn and representatives from the Bush administration.
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File size: 17 MB; running time: 2.25 hours.
Speech to the floor of the house by Rep. Carson (D-IN)
in support of Amtrak funding. Cites NARP and other countries'
spending levels. She proposed the National Defense Rail Act.
Speech to the floor of the house by Rep. Davis (D-IL)
supporting Amtrak.
Speech to the floor of the house by Rep. Blumenauer (D-OR)
"The Administrations Appalling Plan to Dismember Amtrak"
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Speech by Rep. DeFazio (D-OR) to the floor of the House in support
of Amtrak, and critical of the Administration plan.
Statement by Sen. Byrd (D-WV) regarding appropriations issues, including
for Amtrak.
Speech to the floor of the Senate summarizing the hearing
of the day before, and supporting Amtrak. Speaker:
Sen. Durbin (D-IL).
Speech to the floor of the Senate by Sen. Dorgan (D-ND) in support
of Amtrak. States that the Mineta plan is "a quick, effective
way to kill Amtrak."