Amtrak faces multi billion dollar future debate in Congress
The piece outlines a forthcoming fight over funding Amtrak the American National Railroad Passenger Corp created in 1971. Proponents argue rail is necessary amid freeway jams and delays while opponents doubt large public outlays will succeed. Amtrak cites deficits and expansion plans as it seeks federal support.
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Leap backward for Congress on rail reform and Amtrak
A report questions Amtrak’s promise and tracks the rail revival plan. It notes high speed aims like air cushion trains, the Metroliner and Broadway Limited face track limits, cost of dedicated tracks, and mixed passenger experiences. It cites a Louis Harris poll showing limited public commitment and calls for higher federal investment to move riders off highways.
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Bite Your Tongue 1972 by Art Buchwald
A compact retrospective of 1972 gaffes and sharp quips directed at political figures. It catalogs numerous jokes and comments aimed at Muskie Stans McGovern Nixon Kissinger and others, highlighting public outrage and media satire from the era.
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Art Buchwald
Edmund Muskie
New Hampshire
Manchester
William Loeb
Maurice Stans
Mexico City
George McGovern
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Eagleton
Jack Anderson
Nixon
Aris
John Mitchell
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