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Ask your Senators to support the Safe Routes to School legislation

Posted on April 13, 2011 by M. Daley

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 M. Daley

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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