reuters.com - 4/16/2009
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is expected to unveil its plans on Thursday for accelerating development of high-speed rail, a concept that in the past has had mixed political support and little public funding. "It will be broad and strategic," Karen Rae, acting head of the ...
High Speed Rail: A Genuinely Horrible Idea
corner.nationalreview.com 4/17/2009 — I sat on the transportation board of a sizeable county for a year, and had the displeasure of hearing/reading numerous presentations on various forms of passenger rail. Here are four reasons why Obama's idea to make a major investment in passenger ...
On the Other Hand —
Daily Pundit
High Speed Rail: A Genuinely Horrible Idea - Richard Nadler - The Corner on National Review Online
I sat on the transportation board of a sizeable county for a year, and had the displeasure of hearing/reading numerous presentations on various forms of passenger rail. Here are four reasons why ...
Obama Pitches High Speed Rail —
Drudge Retort
President Obama announced Thursday he wants to connect America and boost the economy with a high-speed passenger-rail system. "This is not some fanciful, pie-in-the-sky vision of the future," Obama said. "It is happening right now. It's been happening for decades. The problem is it's been ...
Obama unveils high speed rail map (and yes, we’re on it) —
HorsesAss.Org
President Barack Obama unveiled today his strategic plan for building a network of high-speed rail corridors across America, and yes, the Eugene, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver B.C. corridor is on it. (Noticeably missing is the fantasy Las Vegas to Disneyland line that Louisiana Gov. ...
Re: High-Speed Rail —
The Corner on National Review Online
Many thanks for that, Jerry. As usual with Randal's research, I see very little to disagree with there. The spin that High-Speed Rail has been successful all over the world was repeated again this morning, and it is so important to point out that this is not the case. Given that the pot of money ...
Pretty Exciting —
Talking Points Memo
High-speed rail won't solve all of our transportation problems or free us from our dependence on oil, foreign or domestic, but it's an important element in a broader revitalization of America's infrastructure.
Here's a map of the corridors that are in the running for the new federal funds ...
Obama's high-speed rail: 'This is America' —
The Swamp
by Ben Meyerson
President Barack Obama announced his plan for developing high-speed rail in America this morning, detailing how $13 billion in federal money could act as a "down payment" on bringing the nation's passenger trains up to par with fast, efficient rail travel in Europe and Japan. ...
'It is happening right now,' just not here —
Political Animal
'IT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW,' JUST NOT HERE.... We haven't heard too much about high-speed rail lately, except for the debunked GOP talking about the non-existent earmarks for HSR between Las Vegas and Disneyland. The president tried to move the...
The President's High-Speed Rail Plan —
The Corner on National Review Online
The President is, it seems, very keen on high-speed rail (HSR), it was announed today, because "Implementing HSR will promotes economic expansion (including new manufacturing jobs), create new choices for travelers in addition to flying or driving, reduce national dependence on oil, and foster ...
Is "ObamaRail" Coming to Your State? —
MoJo Blog Posts: mojo
President Obama and Vice President Biden unveiled their plans for nationwide high-speed rail today, explaining how they will spend the $13 billion earmarked in the stimulus and the President's budget for the construction of super sweet new trains. ( Lots and lots of details for train geeks ...
Obama Pushes Vision for High-Speed Rail —
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By Michael D. Shear Declaring that America should "make no little plans," President Obama declared his intention to build a nationwide system of high-speed rail lines in some of the country's most populated corridors. Speaking at the Old Executive Office Building before a trip to Mexico and ...
Obama: High-Speed Rail System Needed —
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling for the country to move swiftly to a system of high-speed rail travel, saying it will relieve congestion, help clean the air and save on energy.
Appearing with Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Thursday, ...
Whopper of the Day: Better Trains Foster Energy Independence —
A Blog For All
You've got to be joking. President Obama announced today that increased spending on rail service will foster energy independence.President Barack Obama is calling for the country to move swiftly to a system of high-speed rail travel, saying it will relieve congestion, help clean the air and save ...
TPMDC Morning Roundup —
Talking Points Memo
President Obama will be speaking this morning about building a high-speed rail network. That and the day's other political news in the TPMDC Morning Roundup .
Obama unveils new high-speed rail plan —
CNN Political Ticker
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WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack Obama unveiled his administration's blueprint for a new national network of high-speed rail lines Thursday, arguing that such an investment is necessary to reduce traffic congestion, cut ...
Obama unveils high-speed rail plan —
CNN.com - Politics
President Obama unveiled his administration's blueprint for a new national network of high-speed rail lines Thursday, saying that such an investment is necessary to reduce traffic congestion, cut dependence on foreign oil and improve the environment. ...
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