New programs that will focus on current Passenger Rail service and the development of future Passenger Rail service. New amtrak grants that would Keep Services in good working condition. The Rail Service Improvement program, which would provide competitive grants to drive development of high performing Passenger Rail networks. This program also includes funding for ptc implementation for commuter railroads and support for states and localities to mitt grait the adverse impacts of rail operations in their communities through grade crossing improvements and rail line relocation efforts. Simply put, grow america is our blueprint for beginning to close rails infrastructure gap and to setting the table for theing next generation of safety. These are forwardthinking largescale improvements that come with some extremely important byproducts. The creation of goodpaying jobs and the strengthening of our national economy. And bridging our nations infrastructure gap gets more important with every
Would be the first to point out that irony that, like our infrastructure, all of us are getting older and in need of repair from time to time. Cr q was one very importantr mess t however, he wanted to be with you today to share. And that is to thank each of you for coming to washington and to visit with your members of congress. Hes been to the hill many times himself over the past year, and hes worked hard to share with lawmakers the stark facts and a sense of urgency. Hes explained how were investing much less than we should be in transportation. Hes warned that because of that disinvestment, weve fallen behind on repairs, something we have to addressq even as we plan for the new capacity we must have for growing demand. But these same arguments carry so much more weight when they come from you. You are able to speak in concrete terms about communities that are struggling to stay on the move. Large ones and small ones, urban and rural red and blue. That context matters. When states l
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Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by ive been around long enough to recognize the people who are out there owning it. The ones getting involved, staying engaged. They are not afraid to question the path theyre on. Because the one question they never want to ask is, how did i end up here . I started schwab with those people. People who want to take ownership of their investments, like they do in every other aspect of their lives. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff a new report on economic effects of the president S Health Care law struck sparks today. The Congressional Budget Office projected as many as 2. 3 million workers will reduce their hours or drop out of the work force by 20
Will do. And i say believe because we dont know what is proposed by the Mayors Office. Whether there is a charter measurement and what it will contain. And our questions is twofold, one that this is embodied in the budget process. And second with staff with a triggeri trigger mechanism that would allow vlf funds to be in operation when the budget goes south. We believe this is a productive way to proceed and in support of that, and we believe it needs to be vigorous and protect the budget this year, and the 2 and the needs of growth in the future. Not that it just be a weak measure that limits the damage of the service cuts, we hope that you support this provision. Bob allen. Good afternoon. Good afternoon members of the board. I probably should say ditto that to much of what Peter Strauss said but i want to commend the leadership of this agency for working with the coalition that has been in marked contrast. Unfortunately we werent part of the task force discussions. And since talking