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Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

High-speed rail networks are fast train systems that connect major cities, providing a quick and efficient alternative to car and air travel. Proponents argue that it can reduce travel times, lower carbon emissions, and stimulate economic growth through improved connectivity. Opponents argue that it requires significant investment, may not attract enough users, and funds could be better used elsewhere.

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 @9N8XVGK from Alaska  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but only in areas where such a development is economically beneficial, such as the northeast corridor.

 @9L4Z23B  from Pennsylvania  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, the federal government should issue grants and PABs for states with projects on designated high speed corridors (186+ MPH MAS, 155 MPH Average Speed) and higher speed corridors (110-125 MPH MAS, 90-110 MPH Average Speed). States should utilize P3s to help increase efficiency of project development

 @B4DHRZM from Michigan  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but they should make sure it doesn't harm any communities and towns where the train will pass through

 @9WSQRB5 from Michigan  answered…9mos9MO

Yes, the government should build and operate them with provisions for lifetime funding and absolute protection against privatization.

 @9X9Q7KB from Illinois  answered…8mos8MO

This is a silly idea in our country. This method of transportation works in other countries because they're small. This would not work in the United States because we are geographically massive.

 @9NNC8HX from Pennsylvania  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, if they get rid of other public transportation as a way to replace it and truly make its impact effective

 @9S7D47M from Texas  answered…11mos11MO

The government should provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks as long as they are reviewed and meet safety standards.

 @9X682Q6 from California  answered…8mos8MO

Depends on the area, most of the united states wouldn't benefit from rail networks and is much more reliant on cars. The government should focus instead on improving electric charging infrastructure

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Biden will issue a pardon of his son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden has decided to issue a pardon for his son Hunter and is expected to announce it Sunday night, according to a senior White House official with direct knowledge of the decision.The decision marks a reversal for the president, who has repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence. The pardon comes ahead of Hunter Biden’s Dec. 12 sentencing for his conviction on federal gun charges. Hunter Biden also is set to be sentenced in a separate criminal case on Dec. 16, after pleading guilty in September on federal tax evasion charges.The pardon is expected to cover both Hunter Biden’s gun charges conviction and guilty plea.The senior White House official said Biden decided over this weekend to grant his son a pardon and began to inform his senior aides on Sunday. Using his pardon power to assure Hunter Biden does not spend time in jail comes as the 82-year-old president is near the end of his term in the White House and has no future election to face. In recent months Biden has said he would not pardon his son or commute his sentence.“I will not pardon him,” the president said of his son in June after a jury found him guilty on three federal gun charges.President Biden has discussed issuing a pardon for his son with some of his closest aides since at least Hunter Biden’s conviction in June, two people with direct knowledge of the discussions about the matter said. They said a decision was made at the time for the president to publicly say he would not pardon his son even though doing so remained on the table.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters earlier this month that the president’s position has not changed.

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