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To: i-node who wrote (459404)2/25/2009 6:41:51 PM
From: steve harris  Respond to of 1573994
 
It's in there, they reworded it so that the socialists could spin it...

chicagotribune.com

Reporting from Washington - A proposed Anaheim-to-Las Vegas high-speed train became a hot topic as Congress prepared to pass an economic recovery bill.

In reality, not a word about the train appears in the 1,000-plus page, $787-billion bill that Congress passed Friday night.

However, the bill does provide $8 billion for unspecified high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects, more than three times as much as allocated in earlier versions of the legislation.



To: i-node who wrote (459404)2/25/2009 7:46:56 PM
From: combjelly  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1573994
 
"Apparently, Reid believes it is there. When asked to comment on his role in getting the money for his state, he had this to say:"

Wow. Totally a smoking gun there. Because, you know, it is obvious that is the only thing it could be used for...