Support programs and tax discounts that encourage shipping by rail.
*Hi-Ways would become less congested
*Less fatal accidents
*Less damage to Hi-Way
*Less pollution
*The RAIL systems in the US would become more efficient
The US NEEDS to develop rail systems to combat pollution, lessen oil consumption, and provide a more effecient option for mass transit. The new technologies MUST be developed "in house" and NOT purchased from a foreign vendor. REdevelopment and Expansion of the US RAIL system should be part of a ten year plan to:
*attack pollution
*provide jobs in the US
*prepare for growth beyond OIL dependence
Why are WE wasting our $BILLIONS on the Defense Dept?
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