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Congressional Republicans Probe California High-Speed Rail Project Over Billions in Taxpayer Money

May 29, 2024, 02:54 PM

Congressional Republicans have initiated an investigation into the California high-speed rail project, questioning its legitimacy and the Biden administration's decision to allocate funds to it. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been asked to provide detailed documents regarding the project. The probe, announced on Wednesday, is led by Chairman Rep. Sam Graves and Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz, who have expressed concerns about the potential waste of billions in taxpayer money. The letter was first obtained by ABC News.