On the recordMarch 15, 2006
once again the White House has proposed a level of funding for Amtrak that will result in bankruptcy for the company, endangering rail service in every region of the Nation. Two amendments have been offered to increase Amtrak's funding to a level of $1.45 billion. My amendment, which is fully paid for, would provide the additional funds necessary for the Appropriations Committee to approve $1.45 billion for Amtrak. The amendment offered by the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania pretends to pay for the increase by cutting something called function 920 allowances. It assumes deeper cuts for education, for low-income home energy assistance, for border and port security, and for our troops. I urge Members to show support--real support--for Amtrak by voting for my amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's time has expired. Who seeks time? The Senator from New Hampshire.
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