Some House Republicans oppose regional rail
Wednesday, November 30th, 2005
By Chris Fitzsimon
J. Andrew Curliss and Dan Kane, Staff Writers A group of state House Republicans is trying to keep the trains from running down the tracks.
That’s the Triangle Transit Authority’s regional rail system, which is planned and designed but needs $484 million in federal money to be built.
About 15 House Republicans have written to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, urging her not to help secure the tax money needed for the project. The House has 57 Republicans.
"We believe that is a wrong thing for you to do," the Nov. 21 letter says. (more…)
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