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Beecher, IL

Dec 9, 2007

Freight centers weigh on residents

“These projects that are being developed are being done because the market is demanding it”

Blair Purcell spent his first 28 years of life in LaPorte County, Ind., and after a 40-year absence, he and his wife, Margot, returned to the area nearly two years ago. via Chicago Tribune

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Margot Purcell
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Dec 9, 2007
 
I'm afraid my remarks were slightly misquoted. After considerable effort and research over several months, I said "no way" to the intermodals, not "no way" to progress. There are many alternative ideas that are more suited to La Porte County and we recently shared two we found with our county redevelopment commissions.

30,000 jobs nationwide: http://tinyurl.com/2recdy

1,100 jobs for La Porte County: http://tinyurl.com/368ohb

We received prompt and courteous responses from each commission indicating they would explore the options we suggested.
LakelandFL
Edgar, FL
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Feb 8, 2008
 
Railroads are pushing farmers and locals out to build intermodal sites all over the south. Maybe all opposing groups should ban together! Check out the fight in Polk County, FL.
www.stopcsx.blogspot.com
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http://www.theledger.com/article/20080207/NEW...
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