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On the recordMay 6, 2013
The Outdoor Industry Association estimates that outdoor recreation creates $646 billion in direct consumer spending, and $80 billion in Federal, State, and local taxes.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona
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Grijalva cites significant economic contributions from outdoor recreation.

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