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California High-Speed Rail CEO Resigns Amid Investigation
- California High-Speed Rail's CEO resigned, leaving behind disputed billing and ongoing investigations.
- Records reveal millions in disputed consultant billing and a contract under inspector general investigation.
- The project has faced scrutiny over wasted billions and lost public trust.
- Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have increased oversight of the project.
- The budget director now inherits the project's oversight responsibilities.