“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.” - President Alan Garber https://t.co/6cQQpcJVTd
On this day in 1862, Robert Smalls stole a Confederate Ship and sailed it to Freedom disguised as a captain, freeing his crew and their families.
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It's #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek!
Bayar-Undral Tsenddorj has been working with us for 6 years! She started in our Travel Unit & now works in our General Ledger Unit.
We're thankful for all our employees like Bayar-Undral who choose to dedicate their careers to public service!
I was able to visit two iconic @CaHSRA structures in Fresno today. One done, one nearing completion. Look for the 6 arches during your next trip on Highway 99.
Thank you @kimdavid63 for your leadership at @CA_Trans_Agency and your service to the people of California! We wish you the best and look forward to riding HSR with you in the not too distant future.
📍 ARTIC Station, Anaheim - Future High-Speed Rail Station
The @USDOTFRA notified the California High-Speed Rail Authority that we have fully met our state funding match requirements for federal dollars a year ahead of schedule. We look forward to competing for additional federal funding.
🔗 More: https://t.co/5XqMvrErt8
@jasonsisney@iteptweets This ITEP comparison of state and local taxes across states is informative. Note that taxes (as a percent of taxpayer income) are lower in CA than TX for most people. Taxes for the top 1% of earners are the exception and what normally gets cited.
Joe Biden Speech on $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Transcript March 31 - Rev. Great to see the reference to High-Speed Rail in minute 23:36. #Buildbackbetter with High-Speed Rail! https://t.co/uKQRkb0xX9