Miles said Metro Atlanta needs more commuter rails north on GA 400 and along the I-20 corridor both east and west of the city. Downstate needs new roads but not at the expense of Atlanta. The state government should get federal funding and oversee a state-wide process.
Hecht agreed commuter rails are part of the answer, including inter-city rail lines. Truck-only toll lanes would create a stream of revenue. Zoning to maintain density close to the cities would reduce commuting distances and prevent ex-urban sprawl, he said.
Medicare Drug Benefit
On the subject of prescription medicine, all faulted the Bush administration for creating an abominable mess and blamed the recent Medicare Part-B fiasco on lobbying by the pharmaceutical giants. There was also agreement that the state government should form some kind group plan, buy drugs in bulk and pass on the savings to our citizens, including the uninsured.
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Hecht agreed commuter rails are part of the answer, including inter-city rail lines. Truck-only toll lanes would create a stream of revenue. Zoning to maintain density close to the cities would reduce commuting distances and prevent ex-urban sprawl, he said.
Medicare Drug Benefit
On the subject of prescription medicine, all faulted the Bush administration for creating an abominable mess and blamed the recent Medicare Part-B fiasco on lobbying by the pharmaceutical giants. There was also agreement that the state government should form some kind group plan, buy drugs in bulk and pass on the savings to our citizens, including the uninsured.
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Betty Clermont is a Staff Writer for Atlanta Progressive News and may be reached at betty@atlantaprogressivenews.com
Syndication policy:
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