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UCLA study of Japan's bullet train raises questions about California project

By Ralph Vartabedian - Los Angeles Times

Friday, Jul. 13, 2012 | 11:14 AM Modified Fri, Jul 13, 2012 11:14 AM

A new UCLA economic analysis ofJapan'sShinkansen bullet train and its impact on the growth of cities along its route calls into question claims by state officials that California's high-speed rail project will create up to 400,000 permanent jobs.

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