Republicans

Why do Republicans Hate Transit?

Yonah Freemark tackles the big question, as House Republicans deliver an agenda to reduce federal spending that proposes deep cuts to transit spending.

January 25, 2011 - the transport politic

Can High Speed Rail Survive Conservative Politicians?

Scott Thill makes the case for high speed rail, and how it can contribute to a more sustainable future nationwide -- but conservative politicians at the state level appear set to derail it.

January 24, 2011 - AlterNet

Environment and Clean Energy Not Behind GOP Surge

U.S. Environmentalists say that despite a Republican rout in the recent election, the rejection by voters of California's Prop. 23 (which would have suspended enviro regulation if unemployment was over 5.5%) shows that wasn't the issue.

November 4, 2010 - The Christian Science Monitor

Anti-Rail Republicans Could Sink High-Speed Network

Republicans are taking a strong position against high-speed rail funding, and with the increasing likelihood that November will see a strong showing from the GOP the national HSR plan could be in serious jeopardy.

September 23, 2010 - the transport politic

Skepticism Over Rail in Florida

Gov. Charlie Crist recently signed legislation to build a new 61-mile rail line through the Orlando area. The bill pits Republicans against Republicans in the Sunshine State, as evidenced by protesters at the press conference.

January 5, 2010 - The Reporter

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