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Displaying all articles tagged:
High Speed Rail
transit woes
Feb. 21, 2019
The Battle Over High-Speed Rail Money Is Part of Trump’s War on California
Trump’s focus on the California high-speed rail project curtailed by Governor Gavin Newsom is about more than his desire to recoup some federal money.
By
Ed Kilgore
high-speed rail
Feb. 12, 2019
Newsom Derails Jerry Brown’s Pet High-Speed Rail Project
The project has been far over-budget, behind schedule, and not very popular. The only surprise was how rapidly Newsom gave it the heave-ho.
By
Ed Kilgore
transportation
Dec. 13, 2018
Off-Schedule and Over-Budget, California’s Bullet Train Is in Big Trouble
New Governor Gavin Newsom is promising a “fresh start” on Jerry Brown’s pet project.
By
Ed Kilgore
Oct. 4, 2017
Democrats Should Tell Voters What Else They Could Get for $1.5 Trillion
The GOP plans to add that to the deficit to pay for regressive tax cuts. For the same price, we could have universal day care and high-speed rail.
By
Eric Levitz
Mar. 9, 2017
Trump Aims to Pass $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Right After Tax Cuts
Once he’s done with Obamacare and tax reform, Trump hopes to fund highway renovation, high-speed rail, and, possibly, Elon Musk’s Hyperloop.
By
Eric Levitz