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Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, praised the Administration for announcing that it plans to invest in high-speed and intercity rail. Vice President Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a six year plan to invest $53 billion to help give 80 percent of Americans access to high-speed rail within 25 years. Paula Hammond, Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation, was present for today’s announcement.

“Investing in high-speed rail will put people to work, help keep our economy moving and increase the opportunity to enhance the rail link between Everett and Bellingham,” said Rep. Larsen. “The Pacific Northwest is a great example of how investing in our high-speed rail system can grow the economy by providing good local jobs and helping commerce and passengers travel more efficiently throughout the region. I look forward on working with the Administration to improve our rail system so we can expand our workforce and maintain U.S. economic leadership in the world.”

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