California, other states line up for high-speed rail money rejected by Florida
Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 03:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Officials from California and other states are meeting with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, posting appeals on his Facebook page, even bending his ear at social events. Applications for the funds are due April 4.Even if Florida's governor doesn't want federal high-speed rail money, officials from California and other states do. And they're doing all they can do snag it — lining up at Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's door, posting appeals on his Facebook page, even bending his ear at social events.