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Ask your Senators to support the Safe Routes to School legislation

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

This week, twelve Senators – led by Senators Harkin (D-IA), Sanders (D-VT) and Merkley (D-OR) – introduced legislation (S. 800) to sustain and strengthen the federal Safe Routes to School program. Congress is looking to scale back transportation spending – … Continue reading →

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Funding for trails under attack

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

The House of Representatives will vote on legislation (H.R. 1) that would cut current spending by at least $100 billion below the President’s FY 2011 request. Here’s how H.R. 1 will affect trail funding. Land and Water Conservation Fund: The … Continue reading →

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