U.S. Senator Blumenthal is calling for Amtrak to reinstate its veteran discount program on Friday.
The company used to give a 15 percent discount on tickets to veterans and their families for more than 17 years, but the program was discontinued in March.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal and veteran groups call for Amtrak to obey the recent act of Congress and restore the 15% fare discount for vets. pic.twitter.com/JZkW8jClGD — Kent Pierce (@kentpierce8) May 31, 2019
Senator Blumenthal was at Union Station in New Haven to demand Amtrak reverse its decision and ensure that Americans who risk their lives for their country have access to the discounts they deserve.
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