Today’s Headlines – 2/28/11
February 28, 2011By Transportation for America
House Republicans proposed a two-week budget extension with minor cuts, a move likely to avert a shutdown. (WP)
But a deal on spending cuts this week could make agreement between the two parties tougher later. (WSJ)
The reining in of Congressional earmarks is a reality for the time-being. (NYT)
A chorus of right-leaning critics weighed in against President Obama’s high-speed rail plans. (Newsweek, Reason, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Fox and Hounds Daily)
Florida’s senior U.S. Senator took on the governor over rejecting rail funds. (Miami Herald)
And, automakers are embracing public transportation in Tennessee. (Nashville Business Journal)
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