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Tom Carper: “I think it is ridiculous that in the U.S. we don't have the rail as an option in urban areas.”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2017
I think it is ridiculous that in the U.S. we don't have the rail as an option in urban areas.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Carper criticizes the lack of rail options in U.S. urban areas compared to other countries.

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