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Peter DeFazio: “It is important that Amtrak continue to receive, in addition to IIJA advance appropriations, annual appropriations at…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2022
It is important that Amtrak continue to receive, in addition to IIJA advance appropriations, annual appropriations at levels that are sufficient to operate all of our existing routes at pre-pandemic service frequencies and maintain our assets and equipment.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the need for ongoing funding for Amtrak to maintain services.

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