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Frank Lautenberg: Since 1971, we have spent $33 billion on Amtrak, which is less, far less than a billion a year.

On the recordNovember 17, 2009
Since 1971, we have spent $33 billion on Amtrak, which is less, far less than a billion a year.
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Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

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Lautenberg highlights the insufficient investment in Amtrak since 1971.

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