you do seem to spot on with this, the article is misleading in many respects. at points the article suggests that its(legislation) a "resistance" to
the NAFTA. but then reads as a redistribution of wealth issue.
Stopping the construction of the Trans-Texas Corridor is an important step in the ongoing effort to keep America free and independent.
even this statement here can be misunderstood. it would seem that this imply s to the freedoms and independence that is america. but most likely due
to the subcontext of the article its refering to the financial situation of america.

i might not have caught that if you didnt point it out. there is a huge group of people that have misread this article(including myself).
either way you look at it, its just delaying the enevitable:/