Amtrak Board nominees are stuck in limbo

[jis]

Here is an article written by Sean Jeans-Gail of RPA describing what is going on:

117th Congress Leaves Amtrak Board Nominees in Limbo | Rail Passengers Association | Washington, DC

Washington, D.C.—The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held an executive session today to consider Biden Administration nominees to the Amtrak Board of Directors, as well as the renomination of Robert Primus to the Surface Transportation Board.

railpassengers.org

 

[TrackWalker]

I believe the sticking point is that the nominee board members want seven sick days a year.

 

[Mystic River Dragon]

Probably just as well. While they’re in limbo, they can’t do any actual damage.

 

[jis]

Probably just as well. While they’re in limbo, they can’t do any actual damage.

Well, they continue to hold their previous extended term until they are appointed to their new term, so can continue to do damage anyway.