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Angus King: “I don't understand why. In terms of the overall budget, in terms of what is being proposed for expenditures in many…”

On the recordMay 28, 2026
I don't understand why. In terms of the overall budget, in terms of what is being proposed for expenditures in many other areas, why are we cutting the most popular program the federal government runs?
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King questioning budget cuts to National Park Service

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