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The bill, H.R. 1459, aims to block presidents from using the Antiquities Act of 1906 to establish new national monuments by putting caps on how many times it can be used, requiring congressional review of proposed monuments, and forcing local communities to engage in an ironic exercise of reviewing the environmental impacts of protecting lands for future generations.
The first thing obama did with the shutdown last year was to close all parks, even the ones not federally funded. Then went and played golf. I'd say democrats hate our parks.
They hate all government that doesn't have to do with the military. If they had their way China would be a good place to live!
Some places shouldn't be drilled or fucked with.
The first thing obama did with the shutdown last year was to close all parks, even the ones not federally funded. Then went and played golf. I'd say democrats hate our parks.
yeah but, lets not burst a good lies bubble...We have some dailykos cult zombies here it seems
They hate all government that doesn't have to do with the military. If they had their way China would be a good place to live!
Some places shouldn't be drilled or fucked with.
man oh man
The first thing obama did with the shutdown last year was to close all parks, even the ones not federally funded. Then went and played golf. I'd say democrats hate our parks.
yeah but, lets not burst a good lies bubble...We have some dailykos cult zombies here it seems
They hate all government that doesn't have to do with the military. If they had their way China would be a good place to live!
Some places shouldn't be drilled or fucked with.
man oh man
So we should drill the grand cannon?
While all parks face their own challenges, collectively, national parks are responsible for tremendous
economic benefits to local businesses and surrounding communities. In 2011, the contribution of park
visitor spending to the national economy was more than $30.1 billion dollars; for every $1 invested in the
NPS in 2011, approximately $10 in gross sales revenue was generated. Many national parks are located
in areas of the country that are rural or isolated in nature; so the positive economic impact of these parks
is crucial to the survival of the surrounding communities.
The first thing obama did with the shutdown last year was to close all parks, even the ones not federally funded. Then went and played golf. I'd say democrats hate our parks.
yeah but, lets not burst a good lies bubble...We have some dailykos cult zombies here it seems
They hate all government that doesn't have to do with the military. If they had their way China would be a good place to live!
Some places shouldn't be drilled or fucked with.
man oh man
Question: How many employees are affected?
Answer: Based on the Department of the Interiors new 2013 contingency plan, the shutdown has put nearly 87 percent of Park Service employeesmore than 21,000 staff membersindefinitely out of their jobs.
Question: What is the shutdown costing the National Park Service in lost revenue?
Answer: According to an October 1, 2013 press release, the Park Service estimates that it is losing $450,000 per day in lost entrance fees and revenue from park activities such as campground reservations and tours.
Question: How are local businesses being affected?
Answer: According to the Department of the Interior, the last government shutdown in 1995-1996 cost local businesses $14 million per day. Our analysis indicates the actual impact on businesses now could be closer to $30 million per day.
Question: How are local governments being affected?
Answer: The overall economic impact of national park closures is substantial for some regions that rely on national park tourism. For example, during the last government shutdown, Mariposa County, California, lost $10,000 per day in tax revenue because Yosemite was closed and 25 percent of adults in the county were temporarily out of work. Visitation has increased steadily since 1996, meaning the impact on local tax receipts alone could be much higher. The average visitor spending per day in October over the last two years was more than $30 million.
Question: How many visitors are affected?
Answer: A shutdown will affect as many as 750,000 visitors daily across all parks. October is peak season for many tourists who travel to see the changing autumn leaves; family trips to parks like Great Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, Golden Gate, and Cape Cod will all be impacted. It is also peak wedding season in some parks, and many carefully planned events are now in jeopardy.
Question: What are the economic benefits of keeping parks open?
Answer: Every federal dollar invested in national parks generates ten dollars in economic activity. National parks are powerful economic engines, supporting $31 billion in private-sector spending annually. National parks also mean good jobs around the country. The National Park Service employs approximately 24,000 people, and national parks support 252,000 private-sector jobs.
Question: How long were national parks closed during the last government shutdown?
Answer: The parks were closed for a total of 27 days (Nov. 14-19, 1995 and Dec. 16-Jan. 6, 1996).
NPCA's Park Advocate » How Is the Government Shutdown Affecting National Parks?
Question: How many employees are affected?
Answer: Based on the Department of the Interior’s new 2013 contingency plan, the shutdown has put nearly 87 percent of Park Service employees—more than 21,000 staff members—indefinitely out of their jobs.
Question: What is the shutdown costing the National Park Service in lost revenue?
Answer: According to an October 1, 2013 press release, the Park Service estimates that it is losing $450,000 per day in lost entrance fees and revenue from park activities such as campground reservations and tours.
Question: How are local businesses being affected?
Answer: According to the Department of the Interior, the last government shutdown in 1995-1996 cost local businesses $14 million per day. Our analysis indicates the actual impact on businesses now could be closer to $30 million per day.
Question: How are local governments being affected?
Answer: The overall economic impact of national park closures is substantial for some regions that rely on national park tourism. For example, during the last government shutdown, Mariposa County, California, lost $10,000 per day in tax revenue because Yosemite was closed and 25 percent of adults in the county were temporarily out of work. Visitation has increased steadily since 1996, meaning the impact on local tax receipts alone could be much higher. The average visitor spending per day in October over the last two years was more than $30 million.
Question: How many visitors are affected?
Answer: A shutdown will affect as many as 750,000 visitors daily across all parks. October is peak season for many tourists who travel to see the changing autumn leaves; family trips to parks like Great Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, Golden Gate, and Cape Cod will all be impacted. It is also peak wedding season in some parks, and many carefully planned events are now in jeopardy.
Question: What are the economic benefits of keeping parks open?
Answer: Every federal dollar invested in national parks generates ten dollars in economic activity. National parks are powerful economic engines, supporting $31 billion in private-sector spending annually. National parks also mean good jobs around the country. The National Park Service employs approximately 24,000 people, and national parks support 252,000 private-sector jobs.
Question: How long were national parks closed during the last government shutdown?
Answer: The parks were closed for a total of 27 days (Nov. 14-19, 1995 and Dec. 16-Jan. 6, 1996).
A democrat goal is to force people to live vertically, in mega cities. Therefore, they want to expand the national park system to put more land under federal control.
The first thing obama did with the shutdown last year was to close all parks, even the ones not federally funded. Then went and played golf. I'd say democrats hate our parks.
yeah but, lets not burst a good lies bubble...We have some dailykos cult zombies here it seems
They hate all government that doesn't have to do with the military. If they had their way China would be a good place to live!
Some places shouldn't be drilled or fucked with.
man oh man
The first thing obama did with the shutdown last year was to close all parks, even the ones not federally funded. Then went and played golf. I'd say democrats hate our parks.
yeah but, lets not burst a good lies bubble...We have some dailykos cult zombies here it seems
They hate all government that doesn't have to do with the military. If they had their way China would be a good place to live!
Some places shouldn't be drilled or fucked with.
man oh man
Matt thinks ALL Republicans/Conservatives want to go back to the 19th Century....the poor guy listens to Dean to much....
The first thing obama did with the shutdown last year was to close all parks, even the ones not federally funded. Then went and played golf. I'd say democrats hate our parks.
yeah but, lets not burst a good lies bubble...We have some dailykos cult zombies here it seems
They hate all government that doesn't have to do with the military. If they had their way China would be a good place to live!
Some places shouldn't be drilled or fucked with.
man oh man
So we should drill the grand cannon?
Some places shouldn't be drilled or fucked with.
