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(ed. note. Streetsblog Capitol Hill will be on a light publishing schedule today, but back at it bright and early on Monday.)

By Elana Schor

7:54 AM EDT on April 23, 2010

Are congressional leaders really planning to tackle immigration before climate change? The reactions from key players (Politico, CSM, The Hill)
Speaking of that climate bill, here are five sticking points to watch in the Senate’s upcoming version (including the back-and-forth over gas taxes) (MoJones)
Japan considering a funding boost to help its high-speed rail firms compete for U.S. business (Bloomberg)
Amtrak pushes for long-term funding source in the next federal transportation bill (Prog. RR’ing)
Urban advocate Traub calls for action on House jobs bill that would route economic aid directly to cities (HuffPost)
Federal audit calls for stronger safety monitoring of Boston’s troubled Big Dig tunnel (B. Herald)
Rep. Markey (D-CO), facing tough re-election fight, introduces bill using federal road funds as leverage to combat distracted driving (Coloradoan)
Legislators preserve senior citizens’ right to free rides on Chicago transit (Sun-Times)

(ed. note. Streetsblog Capitol Hill will be on a light publishing schedule today, but back at it bright and early on Monday.)

Elana Schor

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