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Protect national parks

Sat., June 3, 2017

My husband and I have committed to visiting each of the 59 scenic national parks. We have, so far, visited 50. I am very concerned that funding for the National Park Service will be reduced to an inadequate level. Many rangers are nearing retirement age. There must be money in the budget to hire the next generation of rangers in sufficient numbers to protect this country’s wondrous resources, and to provide programs to educate visitors.

Jo E. Steiger

Spokane

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