House OKs Substitute Amtrak Funding Bill
<i> United Press International</i>
WASHINGTON —
The House passed a new Amtrak authorization bill today to replace one vetoed by President Bush because of a provision that would have expanded government review of railroad takeovers. The bill, which was passed by voice vote and sent to the Senate, authorizes $684 million in 1991 and $712 million in 1992 for Amtrak operations.
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