On the recordMay 15, 2018
A pattern is emerging of Amtrak management and its board of directors seeking, on its own and without public input and transparency, to hog all Amtrak Federal financial assistance.
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Blumenthal criticizes Amtrak's management for lack of transparency and prioritizing Northeast projects over national connectivity.
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