President Obama has earmarked $8 Billion for high-speed rail as part of the stimulus package. Boosters of this plan claim that it would ease traffic congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But is high-speed rail really the environmentally-friendly, efficient means of transportation its proponents say it is? And would a costly high-speed rail plan benefit Louisiana? Click here to find out.
Archive for July, 2009
Earmarks have received quite a bit of attention over the past two years. But did you know that over $1.5 million in earmarked funds went uncollected by cities, towns or related government agencies in the previous fiscal year? Get the full story here.
The City Council may increase the number of take-home cars for city employees. Not exactly what the Inspector General had in mind, is it? Details here.
The agency that (rightfully) criticized the City of New Orleans for its policy on city-owned cars has purchased three SUVs. Details here.
