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James Oberstar: This is the vision of President Obama and Vice President Biden to get America into the high speed passenger rail…

On the recordSeptember 30, 2009
This is the vision of President Obama and Vice President Biden to get America into the high speed passenger rail business.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Oberstar discusses funding for high-speed rail as part of the Obama administration's vision.

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