When I read what's in the $800B "stimulus" when ObaMao came into office, I saw $40B for electronic medical records. I remember thinking "what the heck, there aren't even laws and standards in place to allow proper interaction". Then, along came ObamaCare! Viola, the puzzle was complete.
The maglev train indicates there is a plan for this area that is way beyond taking a few gamblers to Las Vegas...
And has been since the 60s.