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Quote of the Day: What About the Paper Clip Exchange? | 01.29.10

Posted on by Caleb Newquist

“High speed and commuter rail are a key part of growing our economy here in Florida, and today’s announcement couldn’t come at a more important time for our state”

~ Alex Sink, Chief Financial Officer for the State of Florida and cost-saving guru on her state receiving $1.25 billion in federal funding for a high speed rail system.

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