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Schumer amendment in Senate could boost transit funding
February 2, 2009
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Sen. Charles Schumer and Rep. Jerrold Nadler released a statement on Senator Schumer’s amendment to increase funding for transit in the Senate economic recovery package. Sen. Schumer’s planned amendment would boost transit funding from $8.4 billion up to $14.9 billion, with additions to the vital program (New Starts) that would provide funds for new, ready-to-go transit projects across the country. Currently, the House version has $2.5 billion for New Starts, where the Senate version has zero.

Economic Recovery Package Is First Step in Rebuilding 21st Century Infrastructure
January 29, 2009
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“The passage of the Economy Recovery and Revitalization Act in the House of Representatives this evening marks a significant achievement for the new Congress. Transportation for America applauds the House’s efforts to bolster and stimulate America’s struggling economy, in part by shoring up our transportation system to meet our nation’s 21st Century needs.

Nadler amendment passes overwhelmingly
January 28, 2009
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Rep. Nadler’s amendment passed, adding $3 billion to the transit funding in the House stimulus package this afternoon. Thank you to everyone who called and weighed in on this amendment with your Reps. From everything that we heard from sources on the Hill and with leadership, our broad base of support and the many calls and meetings made a difference in getting this amendment to the floor and garnering the support of House leadership.

Support Rep. Nadler’s amendment on transit funding
January 27, 2009
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The amendment offered by Rep. Nadler to add $3 billion to the transit funding in the House Economy Recovery and Revitalization Act will reach the floor for a vote, possibly as early as Wednesday at noon. Now, we need votes! We are asking all of you to call your Representatives and urge them to support this amendment that will add desperately needed funds to the transit portion of the House recovery package.

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