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Hotline #1,425
January 23, 2026
We break down the FY26 THUD funding bill and the STB's rejection of the UP/NS deal, plus all the news that's fit to print. Stay warm out here! #HotlineFriday See you onboard! Highball!
Hotline #1,425–January 23rd, 2026
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"I’m so proud that we came together in bipartisan fashion in the Senate to keep the Southwest Chief chugging along, and I’m grateful for this recognition from the Rail Passengers Association. This victory is a testament to what we can accomplish when we reach across the aisle and work together to advance our common interests."
Senator Tom Udall (D-NM)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief
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