November 15, 2024
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Comments for: Amtrak, federal highways and the Cold War

President Bush wants to end federal subsidies to Amtrak. The administration argues that the system has wasted nearly a billion dollars a year over the last 30 years. It is time to impose market disciplines. The administration conveniently forgets the historical context of Amtrak’s troubles. Passenger rail service… Read More

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