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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Trouble on the Tracks for High-Speed Rail

    Some states are returning federal money for high-speed rail, claiming it’s a boondoggle that taxpayers can’t afford. In California, even some supporters have their doubts now that the first segment is scheduled for the Central Valley—far from the terminals in LA and San Francisco.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Some states are returning federal money for high-speed rail, claiming it’s a boondoggle that taxpayers can’t afford. In California, even some supporters have their doubts now that the first segment is scheduled for the Central Valley—far from the terminals in LA and San Francisco. Tonight, we’ll hear about a plan to replace political appointees who make the decisions with experts in all the specialties involved.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Alan Lowenthal

      Chairman, State Senate Transportation and Housing Committee

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      Quentin Kopp

      California High Speed Rail Authority Board (formerly)

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Trouble on the Tracks for High-Speed Rail
    1. 0:009th Circuit Asked to Allow Gay Marriages to Resume
    2. 7:12Trouble on the Tracks for High-Speed RailYou’re reading this
    3. 20:14Caltech Basketball Team Wins
    4. 24:15The Case of Raymond Davis and a Crisis Between Two Uneasy allies; Washington and Islamabad
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