Senator Kit Bond has introduced amendments that would eliminate two important programs from the stimulus package. One is a $5.5 billion program targeted to large infrastructure projects. This program could be used for transit projects, reducing railroad freight congestion or high-speed rail. The other is a $2.2 billion program for high-speed rail corridors around the country.
Please contact your Senators today. Ask them to block Sen. Bond's amendments.
Phone calls are the most helpful, but definately send an email.
Illinois residents: Sen. Durbin has worked hard to get these programs into the stimulus package. You can be most helpful by forwarding this message to your friends in other states. Especially, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin.
