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Robert Torricelli: “The Senator cited $4.4 billion worth of tax breaks for Amtrak. What provision would that be? I am the author of the…”

On the recordNovember 14, 2001
The Senator cited $4.4 billion worth of tax breaks for Amtrak. What provision would that be? I am the author of the Amtrak provisions. I am unaware of any tax breaks for Amtrak. Amtrak, being a public corporation, doesn't pay taxes. So it would be hard to give them a break. Nevertheless, the Senator made a statement about a provision of which I don't know. For purposes of the institution, my colleagues would like to know what tax breaks Amtrak has as a special interest?
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Robert Torricelli
New Jersey

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Questioning claims about tax breaks for Amtrak during a discussion on transportation funding.

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