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Jim Costa: Why are we all paying to build high-speed rail if only the wealthy can afford a ticket? My constituents need more mass…

On the recordDecember 14, 2011
Why are we all paying to build high-speed rail if only the wealthy can afford a ticket? My constituents need more mass rail transit, safer, faster, and cheaper commute.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Questions the affordability of high-speed rail for the working class and emphasizes the need for better transit.

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