"Odd nothing is mentioned about the feds who have been causing problems."

And what would these problems you talking about be?  Could it be because of the Feds that the city and HART is 2 years behind on a update to the rail plan?  Or do you mean its because of the Feds that rail is costing nearly double of what was promised to the people. 
 Please explain what you mean when you say feds causing problems.