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John Mica: “Amtrak should not be in the commuter rail business at all.”

On the recordSeptember 10, 2012
Amtrak should not be in the commuter rail business at all.
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John Mica
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Mica argues against Amtrak's role in commuter rail, suggesting private companies can provide better service.

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