high-speed rail
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We need trains to 'win the future' — so get over that deficit hysteria
High-speed rail does not materialize with the snap of a finger or the uttering of inspiring words in a State of the Union speech. It costs public money.
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Building lots of infrastructure sounds great. Paying for it won't be easy
Obama isn't backing down from his push to make high-speed rail part of his legacy. But with transportation infrastructure, funding remains an issue.
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Is Amy Chua's parenting style going to help China save the environment?
Does Amy Chua's essay "Why Chinese Mothers are Superior" apply to green energy? China outstrips the U.S. on wind power and high speed rail.
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What can we expect on climate and energy in China in 2011?
This will be a big year for climate and energy policy development in China, so we thought we'd highlight some of the key stories to watch out for.
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High-speed rail too expensive? Let’s go with bullet-speed buses [VIDEO]
President Obama's proposed high-speed train system will be replaced with a fleet of buses that will rocket along highways at speeds up to 165 mph (according to The Onion).
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talks about livable communities
Secretary of the Department of Transportation Ray LaHood would like to build the infrastructure that would let you leave your car at home. We had a chance to talk with him the other day about what exactly "livable communities" are -- and if Republican legislators will ever vote to fund them.
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Wisconsin governor's race: Barrett vs. Walker
Milwaukee's mayor and county executive face off this fall, bringing very different visions for rebuilding Wisconsin's economy.
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Friedman misses what's really holding America back on clean energy
Obama isn't trying to raise the gasoline tax because conservatives have made it next to impossible to talk about raising taxes of any sort. Even phasing out tax breaks for millionaires might prove beyond the ability of Congress this fall -- forget taking on something as pocketbook-sensitive as gas taxes.
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Texas guv candidate Bill White talks wind, solar, and urban planning
The Democratic candidate for governor spoke to Grist about energy, high-speed rail, and the daunting prospect of urban planning in Texas.