Stimulus Bill

Playing Catch-Up with Rail

Have high-speed rail stimulus funds put us any closer to technology like mag-lev? A long record of underfunding makes many of such projects shovel-unready, but hopes are still high.

19 March 2009 - 10:00am

Miller-McCune

How Far Can $1.3 Billion Take Amtrak?

Amtrak's list of projects that will get stimulus funding is just about finalized, but this financial boost is just the beginning. Three rail experts weigh in on how the initial $1.3 billion in grants will get spent, and how else the agency can use the money to achieve self-reliance.

19 March 2009 - 5:00am

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Renewable Industry Sags Due To Credit Crisis

The New York Times reports that the renewable energy industry is hurting badly in this recession. Lack of available credit is the main reason, and while the stimulus bill may help, it will not be the solution.

9 February 2009 - 1:00pm

The New York Times