9/11 Funds For Rail Link
Proposed direct rail link John F. Kennedy Airport to Lower Manhattan.
"The Bush administration has agreed to pay New York $2 billion in extra transportation money in exchange for unused tax credits that were part of a $20 billion Sept. 11 aid package. The plan must now go to Congress for approval.
The cash-for-credit swap has been discussed for months among the White House, state and city officials, and members of Congress."
Thanks to Kevin A. Kain
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Published on Friday, July 30, 2004 in
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