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Ed Markey: Each year, Grand Canyon National Park generates $700 million dollars in local revenue and supports more than 12,000…

On the recordNovember 2, 2011
Each year, Grand Canyon National Park generates $700 million dollars in local revenue and supports more than 12,000 jobs.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the economic importance of the Grand Canyon National Park.

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