Dan Lipinski: “If this trend continues, the long term effects on our scientific competitiveness will be catastrophic.”

Ultimately, the furloughs and long-distance service cuts are misguided, and weaken our national passenger rail service.

Amtrak needs the support and the help from Congress.

Amtrak must heed and not ignore Congress' desire that it work well with others.

I believe that Congress needs to act quickly to prevent furloughs and avoid long-distance service cuts.