Report Says Congress Must Fix Amtrak
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WASHINGTON - Though Congress approved a $1.2 billion subsidy for Amtrak, the money-losing passenger railroad still is careening toward a major disruption in service.
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The ordeal could add to the GOP's woes as it tries to retain control of Congress.
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Back on track TheTrainline.com, the UK website for buying train tickets, has revamped its procedures for dealing with security reports following an incident where a security bug meant that customers could be invited to submit credit card details over an insecure link. The flaw had an effect only when users made an error in submitting their credit card details, so it didn't affect the majority of customers.â¦
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Funding problems may close New England's popular passenger rail in 2009.
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The Transportation Department acknowledged Tuesday encouraging members of Congress to weigh in with the EPA on California's request to implement global warming controls on automakers.
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The U.S. Congress is looking into  Mattel Inc&#39;s procedures for alerting federal regulators about  hazardous toys, The Wall Street Journal reported in its online  edition on Friday.
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A small Amtrak locomotive hit a commuter train at Union Station Thursday morning, knocking the train's rear wheels off the track and injuring seven people, officials said.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hampered by having to report to 88 congressional committees and subcommittees, the Washington Post said.
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By Ehlers, Vernon J  The 109th U.S. Congress saw critical progress on coastal and ocean issues that sels the stage for passing landmark legislation as Congress reconvenes this year.  In the wake of the 2004 report from the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, the U.S.
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Get There | Federal transit administrator express concerns that could threaten proposed Metro line.
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In accident after accident, freight railroads have used Amtrak to shield themselves from tens of millions of dollars in liability.
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WASHINGTON -- A computer system glitch that blocked rail passengers from buying Amtrak tickets online and at station kiosks across the country this weekend was fully repaired Sunday, an Amtrak spokeswoman said.
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The Department of Transport is failing to meet most of its targets, according to a report by a committee of MPs.
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As Congress eyes a boost to fuel-economy standards, auto industry hints that safety could be compromised. Some experts disagree.
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An accident in Tennessee four years ago that killed three children and injured three others prompted the federal government to urge states to give high priority to improving safety at railroad crossings used by school buses. But only a dozen states followed through.
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Congress has balked at consolidating committee jurisdictions when it comes to overseeing the $39 billion Department of Homeland Security and its constituent agencies, a key recommendation of the panel.
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Congress dithers, and investors should beware.