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T. Gorton: “The Park Service has ample flexibility to consider equipment purchases if that is necessary for proper maintenance. The…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 1997
The Park Service has ample flexibility to consider equipment purchases if that is necessary for proper maintenance. The Director is aware of the problem and I encourage him to remain attentive to the situation so that this road remains open as much as possible through the winter.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Discussing maintenance of roads in national parks during winter.

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