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Republican Congressman Vince Fong from Bakersfield weighed in on the potential to halt federal contributions to the high-speed train initiative. During a conversation with KPFK’s Alex Michaelson, Fong asserted that enough support exists to cease funding for what he termed a "failing project." He emphasized that the funds could be better utilized on priorities that directly impact daily Californian lives, such as firefighting resources and repairing highways and bridges.
“Would high-speed rail make the top 1000 priorities?” Fong rhetorically asked, confidently asserting that it would not. This sentiment reflects a growing discontent among some Republican legislators, despite a slim three-seat majority in Congress.