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Tweet - "I recommended Normal Mayor Chris Koos to serve on the @Amtrak Board of Directors because he understands the importance of passenger rail. He'll be an essential voice for IL & Midwest in support of growing @Amtrak 's network. I urge my colleagues to support his nomination."

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By: Dick Durbin

Date: May 18, 2020

Issues: Transportation

"I recommended Normal Mayor Chris Koos to serve on the @Amtrak Board of Directors because he understands the importance of passenger rail. He'll be an essential voice for IL & Midwest in support of growing @Amtrak's network. I urge my colleagues to support his nomination."

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