The staffing and budget cuts at our national parks also, combined with similar budget cuts at virtually all non-energy programs within the Interior, show the Administration's failure to recognize the importance of the outdoor recreation economy.
Cantwell argues budget cuts reflect a failure to support the outdoor economy.
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