Dick Durbin said "The state, local, and rail partners are aligned, and we ask that USDOT and FRA meet this long-awaited moment by extending the remaining federal funding to finally bring the project to fruition." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 18, 2026

The state, local, and rail partners are aligned, and we ask that USDOT and FRA meet this long-awaited moment by extending the remaining federal funding to finally bring the project to fruition.

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Dick Durbin

Democratic · Illinois

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Requesting federal funding extension for rail project.

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