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Today’s Headlines

9:04 AM EST on January 15, 2014

    • Rep. Richard Hanna Attacked Federal Funding for Transit Yesterday (The Hill)
    • Foxx Optimistic That Congress Will Act on Transpo Funding (AP)
    • ... And He's About to Give a Big Speech Today (National Academies)
    • Massachusetts Governor Commits Millions to Climate Change Prep (Enterprise News)
    • Budget Bill Includes Provisions to Increase Rail Inspections (Stamford Advocate)
    • Why Has Transit Ridership Declined in Portland? (Oregonian)
    • Virginia Beach Explores Options for Pricey Light Rail (Pilot)
    • It's Round Two for New Haven's Streetcar Quest (New Haven Independent)
    • With New Funding, Will Montgomery County Build Transit or Roads? (GGW)
    • Plans Revive for Downtown Boise Circulator (Idaho Statesman)

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