GOP targets high-speed rail, transportation grants

Published June 19, 2013 6:15pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are pushing to eliminate money for high-speed rail and a popular grant program for transportation projects.

The belt-tightening comes as the GOP-led House works on $44 billion measure covering transportation and housing programs.

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