Dan Lipinski: “We cannot afford to outsource our nation's defense.”

One group of major industry stakeholders never celebrated the Staggers Act: railroad workers.

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

The rampant delays affecting Amtrak's trains threaten the railroad's growth and even its long-term viability as an operator.

I am especially honored to see $355 million in CIG funds awarded to the South Shore Lines West Lake Corridor.