Washington - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Port Authority Chairman Anthony Coscia for the Amtrak Board of Directors, as nominated by President Obama and supported by U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ). Menendez released the following statement:

"Few people know our state or its transportation needs better than Tony Coscia. I look forward to working with him in his capacity on Amtrak's board to ensure that passenger rail service remains modern, efficient and easily accessible. I congratulate Tony Coscia and look forward to his work to help keep Amtrak strong for the 21st Century."

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