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PIRGIM Praises Obama Administration for Kick-Starting High Speed Rail 2/09/2010

The Obama administration’s recent decision to award $40 million in high speed rail funds to Michigan is the first step towards a stronger, faster rail system that will reduce congestion, oil use, and carbon emissions, but there is much still to be done. That is the message of The Right Track: Building a 21st Century High-Speed Rail System for America, a new research report released today by the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (PIRGIM).

Obama Administration Awards High Speed Rail Funds to Michigan 1/28/2010

Statement of Kara Rumsey, PIRGIM advocate, on today’s announcement from the Obama administration that the Pontiac-Detroit-Chicago rail corridor will receive $244 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to prepare for high speed rail.

New Rankings of State Recovery Act Websites 1/26/2010

A report released today shows that many states are making dramatic improvements in websites designed to disseminate information about their share of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), while others have failed to make vital information available.

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The Right Track: Building a 21st Century High-Speed Rail System for America 2/09/2010

America’s highways and airports are increasingly congested. Our nation’s transportation system remains dependent on oil. And our existing transportation infrastructure is inadequate to the demands of the 21st century. Intercity passenger rail can help America address each of these challenges.

What We Learned From the Stimulus 1/05/2010

The latest data on stimulus spending show that funds spent on public transportation were a more effective job creator than stimulus funds spent on highways.

Briefing Paper: Health Care Innovators and Health Care Reform 12/15/2009

Each of the case studies demonstrates an innovative approach to delivering quality health care at a lower cost. In each case, we find these models of care could be scaled up significantly through provisions already included in the health care bills before Congress.

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Use caution with public roads 12/28/2009

Facing persistent budget shortfalls, public officials are showing interest in public-private partnerships. Unfortunately, the proposed legislation does not ensure that the public would receive the value, efficiency and safety it deserves from its transportation network.

State may steer toward public-private road partnerships 12/20/2009

Should Michigan let private interests take over parts of its public highway and transportation systems? That is the subject of House Bill 4961 pushed by Democrats in Lansing.

Report: Be wary of loud toys this holiday season 12/02/2009

As parents begin their holiday shopping, an advocacy group is warning them to be wary of toys — like those with small parts or that make loud noises — that might pose danger to their children.

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