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Doris Matsui: I'd just like to say that this bill creates a new State Capital Grants program for intercity passenger rail projects.…

On the recordJune 10, 2008
I'd just like to say that this bill creates a new State Capital Grants program for intercity passenger rail projects. These grants will help fund new facilities and equipment for intercity passenger rail and help move commuters off the roads and pollution out of the air. The bill also authorizes $1.75 billion to develop 11 high-speed rail corridors. These corridors will help remove cars from the highway and reduce pollution.
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Doris Matsui
Democratic · California

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Discussing a bill to fund intercity passenger rail projects and high-speed rail corridors.

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