Editorial: Republicans' bid to kill California high-speed rail is baffling

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Editorial: Republicans' bid to kill California high-speed rail is baffling
(Source: Sacramento Bee, December 14, 2012)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — No place in California stands to reap the rewards of high-speed rail more than the San Joaquin Valley. That is why the opposition of U.S. House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, and Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, is so puzzling.

Full story: Sacramento Bee

Friday, December 14, 2012

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