California High-Speed Rail Loses Federal Funding
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The US government has stopped money for a train in California. This train was planned to go between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The project has been delayed for a long time, creating uncertainty.
The government is taking back $4 billion that was promised. Most of the train's money came from California, not the government. President Trump said the train was too expensive and would not be built.
This is not the first time the government has stopped California's plans. They have also blocked rules about cars and schools. The train project needs more money and is looking for private investors.
People voted for the train in 2008, but it is not finished. The cost of the train has gone up a lot. Now, they want to build a smaller part of the train by 2033.
California officials say the government made the decision too quickly. They said many parts of the train have already been built. The governor of California will try to get the money back from the government.
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What train project has the US government stopped funding?
The train project planned to go between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
How much money is the government taking back?
$4 billion.
When do they want to build a smaller part of the train?
By 2033.
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