07/23/2014
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"The Senate recently passed the new Metro compact, further advancing the final steps of authorizing a 10-year $1.5 billion authorization for Metro with a dedicated funding system."
"I don't mind being associated with Metro, I'm a big supporter of the Transit Authority."
"The Washington, DC area ranks second-worst in the United States as far as traffic congestion is concerned."
"I strongly support the legislation that Senator Mikulski has been involved with that would give the FTA the authority to set up safety standards for our transit system."