Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Obama to Announce $8 Billion in Rail Funding The money will be used to develop U.S. high-speed rail lines VOA News 27 January 2010 President Barack Obama smiles at a town hall style meeting at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio, 22 Jan. 2010 Photo: AP President Barack Obama (file) .