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However, not everyone in the
community is on board.
Some residents say the trolley is
a poor use of federal money and
others question its financial
viability.477
Others note the library and
museum - to be connected by
the trolley - already have
nearby MetroLink light-rail
stops and bus service. "It's
duplicating public transit," said
Tom Sullivan, who lives in
University City and opposes the
project.478 "I can't see what type
of benefit that would bring."479'iijIIII Nll
Ae.iSt. Louis is spending more than $35 million in federal funds
to construct a 2.2 mile trolley system duplicating existing
public transportation destinations and opposed by some
residents who refer to it as "The Streetcar Named No
Desire."Elsie Glickert, a resident and former City Council member, calls the Trolley project the
"Folly Trolley" and "The Streetcar Named No Desire to Nowhere."480
The project's supporters are "vague about what happens if the trolleys don't make enough
money" to cover the administration budget, but have suggested "the difference could be
made up by increasing revenues from the sales tax."481
37) Congress splits new line of ships between two completely different
designs, increasing costs and undermining Navy's capabilities -
(Department of Defense) $148 million
In the coming decades, the U.S. Navy plans to spend over $37 billion to build 55 littoral
combat ships (LCS), a new line of light, fast ships that are able to operate in littoral (near-
shore) waters.482 They will be a major investment for the country in the coming century.
Yet, a decision by the Navy to ask two different companies to build the LCS will cost
taxpayers hundreds of millions dollars over the lifetime of the program.483 From the four
ships being constructed this year, the waste may amount to at least $148 million.484
The LCS is designed to navigate near-shore waters inaccessible to other Navy vessels. The
ships can be adapted with mission packages for tasks such as anti-submarine warfare, mineAsX ,"
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