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On the recordJune 22, 2009
I would ask if, in the parameters of the spending of this stimulus money, if looking at those congested areas where you might be able to get a more streamlined service for high-speed rail, if a separate passenger line might be an option.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Republican · Texas

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Inquiring about options for improving high-speed rail service.

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