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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] One of the reasons that politicians, party notwithstanding, like having inexpensive ancillary programs around is that they have something, such as in this case the Amtrak LD System, to kick around, "demand a congressional investigations", and make wind about 'wasteful spending'. It is just one of the rules of the game. Surprise upon surprise to hear this from me, but I highly doubt if any measurable savings arose from either the Carter or Mercer (Clinton) Cuts; safe assumption that nothing arose from the Bush administration "prunings". All told the recently announced 130 car order, which even though not presently funded past the first of five installments (the first installment is being funded from Amtrak's increased revenues; remember Amtrak need not return their appropriation if their passenger revenues increase - they'd best find some use for it as if you don't use it you won't get it next year), will be placed in service. Even if Amtrak itself is no bastion of enthusiasm over the LD trains (if they REALLY wanted to restore Sunset East, it would be running today), they, along with the Class I industry, accept the existing level of LD's will continue to be around. Expansion, beyond additional Sleeper lines on existing trains? that's a different story. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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