California officials OK $8.6 billion in debt for high-speed rail

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California officials OK $8.6 billion in debt for high-speed rail
(Source: Reuters, March 18, 2013)

SAN FRANCISCO — California officials approved on Monday the sale of up to $8.6 billion in state bonds to help build a planned high-speed rail system projected to cost $68 billion.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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