More Obstacles Crop Up for Calif. Bullet Train
From more federal bureaucracy, to possible obstruction from freight rail company, to accusations of secret bidding rule changes
From more federal bureaucracy, to possible obstruction from freight rail company, to accusations of secret bidding rule changes
Still faces suit from folks who say plan violates proposal voters passed
Second suspect remains at large, though
If the project fails, maybe Rail Authority leaders can find work picking cherries
Accused of taking bribes and abusing power
Maybe Californians should be grateful if all they get is the high-speed rail
Wants to increase caps on some municipal bonds, exempt foreign pension funds from taxes
Also affirms right to take photographs without police confrontation
Boondoggle no longer resembles what Californians voted for
They say virtue is its own reward. But some green-car owners seem to want a little more than that.
The controversial policy was launched on Sunday
State will soon have highest rate in the country
The capability is already in existing equipment
Opponents concerned about rural destruction and blight
Education and health spending on the rise, but those commitments still can't kill high-speed rail
Governor still not willing to realize community has turned against it
Just don't let the usual suspects write the specifications
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