Column: Obama seen as kindred spirit for rail proponents

Columnist Michael Dresser says Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., is excited about President-elect Barack Obama and his administration because of their common goal of boosting high-speed rail. "We think the United States shouldn't become a Third World country when it comes to high-speed service," Mica said.

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