I certainly agree and would like to see implementation of HSGT accelerated nationwide -- at least in those densely populated regions that merit it.
As far as LV/LA goes, I could go with either technology: high-speed rail is suitable and less expensive. Maglev is more expensive, but faster.
My big gripe is that the LV~Primm segment is unsuitable as the initial nationwide prototype for Maglev. Whether Pittsburgh, or Baltimore/DC, or (now) LV/Primm is designated, the federal ante is $950 million, and the balance of the financing is state/local/private. Don Young's "concern" about the economics is disingenuous, the federal ante will remain $950 million no matter where it goes. As a matter of priority, the taxpayers should demand that the project be built where the terrain/climate and existing population place the greatest demands on the technology, to prove its capabilities. Don Young's preference for LV/Prim can only be viewed as an attempt to postpone and sidetrack/marginalize that proof.