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Sen. Harry Reid urges California not to abandon high-speed rail

(Source: San Francisco Chronicle, August 10, 2011)

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said that it would be "short-sighted" to abandon high-speed rail plans in California. Some lawmakers are showing concern over the multi-billion dollar project.

Full story: San Francisco Chronicle

Thursday, August 11, 2011

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