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Opinion: California high-speed rail is needed, and new plan is practical

(Source: San Jose Mercury News, November 14, 2011)

SAN JOSE, Calif. — High-speed rail is the best way to meet California's growing infrastructure demands — rather than betting on a future of more freeways and runways.

Full story: San Jose Mercury News

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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