Help prevent cuts to high-speed rail funding
September 16, 2009By Stephen Lee Davis
UPDATE: Victory! For whatever reason, Sen. Bond decided not to offer his amendment and it will not come to the floor for a vote. Thanks to all of you who took action by writing or calling your Senators.
In the last 24 hours we beat back a dangerous anti-bike/ped amendment from Senator Coburn. Now we hear that Senator Kit Bond of Missouri will make a desperate attempt to cut high-speed rail funding with yet another amendment to the HUD/DOT budget. We need to act fast — the vote is expected today.
We’re watching C-SPAN closely in the T4 America office as the Senate continues deliberating the Transportation and Housing budgets, considering amendments one at a time. The Senate can be a pretty wild place, with amendments popping up unexpectedly and without little notice.
Senate leadership wants to have this budget bill done by the end of the day, so if this amendment reaches the floor, they’ll vote on it today. Take action and tell your Senators to ensure that this vital funding for high speed rail stays intact.
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