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Amtrak Left Hand Versus Right in Energy Debate
In a debate on energy policy, Energy Secretary James Schlesinger warns of shrinking Iranian oil and higher prices while President Carter backs highway funding. Transportation Secretary Brock Adams proposes cutting Amtrak subsidies by 43 percent, risking ridership and energy efficiency gains. Rail travel could offset auto usage as gasoline scarcity grows, with Amtrak showing gains in 1978 despite proposed cuts.
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