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        <fullName>Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Amtrak Board Leadership Enhancement Act - Amends federal transportation law to replace the Amtrak Reform Board with a reconstituted Board of Directors of Amtrak (effectively eliminating the Reform Board). </p> <p>Revises former requirements for the composition and terms of the Board of Directors.</p> <p>Allows members of the Amtrak Reform Board to continue to serve out their terms.</p>]]></text>
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