John Mica said "the average subsidy at that time was $46.33. Again, off the chart in the amount of subsidization by the taxpayers." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 19, 2012

the average subsidy at that time was $46.33. Again, off the chart in the amount of subsidization by the taxpayers.

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Highlighting Amtrak's high per-ticket subsidy compared to other transportation.

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