Denham Statement on Latest Report of California High-Speed Rail Overruns

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) issued the following statement in response to a new report that the initial construction package for California’s high-speed rail project could now cost taxpayers 50 percent more than originally projected.

“Despite past issues with funding this boondoggle, we were repeatedly assured in an August field hearing that construction costs were under control. They continue to reaffirm my belief that this is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars. I will continue to fight against any further federal funding of this project. They can expect an audit and oversight hearing in the near future."