Midwest governors form high-speed rail group

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

CHICAGO -- Midwest governors met in Chicago on Monday in a show of unity as they push for an eight-state, high-speed rail network -- agreeing to set up a group that will coordinate the states' bid for a share of $8 billion in federal stimulus cash for such projects.

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