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From: The Washington Times stories: Politics | January 28, 2010
TRANSPORTATION Obama plans grants for high-speed rail President Obama is expected to award $8 billion in economic stimulus funds Thursday to develop high-speed rail corridors and sell the program as a jobs creator. Mr. Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. plan to announce grants for 13 major corridors during a town hall meeting in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, the president's first public appearance following his State of the Union speech. The president's visit to the region means Florida's proposal for a high-speed line connecting Orlando and Tampa is likely to receive funding. California's proposal for an 800-mile-long rail ...
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