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February 24, 2005No way to run a RR
Mineta says bankruptcy is the only solution for Amtrak Give Norman Mineta the 2005 George Orwell prize for doublespeak. The federal transportation secretary wants us to believe that the best way to keep Amtrak choo-chooing across America is to starve it to death. Mineta wants to slash Amtrak's annual federal operating subsidy from a relatively measly $1 billion to zero. He terms the budget proposal he concocted with President Bush a "call to action." In doublespeak that means "bring the rails to a screeching halt." He describes his idea as "the solution" for Amtrak. Doublespeak translation: "dissolution." And he insists we're not trying "to kill Amtrak." That means "rest in peace Amtrak." Comments
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