Cleveland Real Estate News

This passed the House yesterday, and yeah I know the Senate is busy with pressing Bailout issues; but some in the Senate could be multi-tasking (why not!)  The Passenger Rail Act is needed so we can have monies available to assist in rail projects (yes like the Ohio Hub, but we do already have Amtrak service in our State).  Here are the details from All Aboard Ohio:

“….We still need critical calls into Sen. Voinovich’s office to let him know
our support for the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
and the Rail Safety Provisions passed by the House yesterday.  If you have
not already voiced your support for this important piece of legislation, now
is the time.

The Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 will allow for the
creation of a funding mechanism that provides states with 80% federal
assistance for rail projects.  Currently, no such provisions are available
to states….”

Here is Sen. Voinovich’s number to call: 202-224-3353

And while yer at it, don’t forget to tell Senator Voinovich how he should vote on the Bailout.  Peace Out – 3C

9/30/08 update: yesterday votes were taken to end the debate and approve the Bill. You can read what happened on this link (as well as check on how everyone voted)  In Ohio, Senator Brown voted aye and Senator Voinovich voted nay.