…Rail funding also has erupted as a major conflict in Washington, D.C. Congress has cut off future funding and some Republicans want to freeze the $3 billion in federal dollars already allocated. Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Atwater, is among Republicans wanting the General Accountability Office to review the California plan.

The Modesto Bee opposed the 2008 bond issue for high-speed rail because of our concerns over the state debt. Once the bond was approved by voters, we had a slight change of heart, but still had reservations. But last fall, we reverted to our original position, contending that while high-speed rail is a promising idea, this isn’t the right time or the right plan…

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