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Obama Calling For $53B For High Speed Rail

Posted by samzenpus on from the lyle-lanley-approved dept.

Antisyzygy writes "President Obama is calling for $53B to be appropriated for the construction of high-speed rail in the United States over the next 6 years. Assuming Congress approves this plan, the funding would be spent on developing and/or improving trains that travel at approximately 250 miles/hour, as well as spent on connecting existing rail lines to new developed high speed lines."

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  1. Re:Ketchup? by MrEricSir · · Score: 4, Funny

    Most people in jail? USA. Most expensive military? USA. Most obese? USA.

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  2. Re:Stupid Idea by noidentity · · Score: 5, Funny

    I propose a new term: recovery theater - things done to give the appearance of recovery or helping it, while they have no effect or a negative effect.

  3. Re:Its not the speed that is the problem. by PopeRatzo · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'd rather take the train. They have better food and there is alcohol available.

    You haven't driven with me.

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