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It’s Worth It for Taxpayers To Save the Brightline

by The editor•19 October 2025•Posted inReal Clear Politics

Set foot in one of Florida’s Brightline rail stations, like the one located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, and you will be greeted by a host of dazzling amenities.

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