The
new Speaker Ryan gave a very nice speech and he even means it, but, the
US House isn't going to change. He won't be using Regular Order and the
function will continue to flounder.
To prove the anti-American legislature that exists in the Congress, a vital Act needed to be reaffirmed and funded, the Land and Water Conservation Fund expired September 30th.
Known to many as the LWCF is vital to tourism throughout the country.
October 28, 2015
by Senator Angus King
Maine is blessed with countless natural wonders (click here) – it’s part of what makes our state so special. We are fortunate to live among such vast beauty and abundant resources, and it is our responsibility as environmental stewards to see that the land is responsibly managed so future generations can also appreciate what we enjoy today.
That’s why I am committed to reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a visionary partnership program that provides matching funds to states and local communities for acquisition, development, and conservation of parks and open spaces. Since the program was created by Congress 50 years ago, projects in Maine have received more than $172 million to help maintain and expand places such as Acadia National Park and the Saint Croix Island International Historic Site – support that has helped these areas increase accessibility to visitors and enhance their positive impact on the local economy.
Moreover, the fund also supports local recreational efforts that benefit Maine communities. While the LWCF is often known for its efforts to help maintain lands for our existing national parks, a significant portion of LWCF funds are also allocated to states and municipalities to support a wide-range of projects – from our many beautiful state parks and lands to local basketball courts and neighborhood swing-sets. In fact, I met earlier this year with local park officials from Bath, Bangor and Skowhegan who – thanks in part to support from LWCF funding – are able to run summer programs for kids, offer recreational opportunities, and partner with school lunch programs. So not only does this fund protect and preserve our most treasured national sites, but it also helps provide safe spaces for children to eat meals and play....
Previous to September 30th, there was not a newspaper in the country that carried the message to renew the LWCF. Coast to coast the Act was anticipated to pass. The Act wasn't even given a vote. It is retreating into the shadows and our lands are not supported to preserve it's beauty to support tourism.
That tourism includes hunting, skiing, hiking, fishing and photography including birding. These issues are normally considered Democratic bills and they are simply disregarded with this Congress while the country begins to have it's tourism industry degrade.
2014 proved to be yet another successful year (click here)
for the Travel & Tourism sector off the back of a modestly stronger economic backdrop. World GDP growth increased from 2.3% in 2013 to 2.4% in 2014. The direct GDP contribution of Travel & Tourism grew by 3.5%, up from 3.4% in 2013...
In 2014, the USA tourism industry grew 3.5 percent adding to the GDP of the country. (click here)
This funding has a direct effect on citizens' lives, jobs, income and local small business.
To prove the anti-American legislature that exists in the Congress, a vital Act needed to be reaffirmed and funded, the Land and Water Conservation Fund expired September 30th.
Known to many as the LWCF is vital to tourism throughout the country.
October 28, 2015
by Senator Angus King
Maine is blessed with countless natural wonders (click here) – it’s part of what makes our state so special. We are fortunate to live among such vast beauty and abundant resources, and it is our responsibility as environmental stewards to see that the land is responsibly managed so future generations can also appreciate what we enjoy today.
That’s why I am committed to reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a visionary partnership program that provides matching funds to states and local communities for acquisition, development, and conservation of parks and open spaces. Since the program was created by Congress 50 years ago, projects in Maine have received more than $172 million to help maintain and expand places such as Acadia National Park and the Saint Croix Island International Historic Site – support that has helped these areas increase accessibility to visitors and enhance their positive impact on the local economy.
Moreover, the fund also supports local recreational efforts that benefit Maine communities. While the LWCF is often known for its efforts to help maintain lands for our existing national parks, a significant portion of LWCF funds are also allocated to states and municipalities to support a wide-range of projects – from our many beautiful state parks and lands to local basketball courts and neighborhood swing-sets. In fact, I met earlier this year with local park officials from Bath, Bangor and Skowhegan who – thanks in part to support from LWCF funding – are able to run summer programs for kids, offer recreational opportunities, and partner with school lunch programs. So not only does this fund protect and preserve our most treasured national sites, but it also helps provide safe spaces for children to eat meals and play....
Previous to September 30th, there was not a newspaper in the country that carried the message to renew the LWCF. Coast to coast the Act was anticipated to pass. The Act wasn't even given a vote. It is retreating into the shadows and our lands are not supported to preserve it's beauty to support tourism.
That tourism includes hunting, skiing, hiking, fishing and photography including birding. These issues are normally considered Democratic bills and they are simply disregarded with this Congress while the country begins to have it's tourism industry degrade.
2014 proved to be yet another successful year (click here)
for the Travel & Tourism sector off the back of a modestly stronger economic backdrop. World GDP growth increased from 2.3% in 2013 to 2.4% in 2014. The direct GDP contribution of Travel & Tourism grew by 3.5%, up from 3.4% in 2013...
In 2014, the USA tourism industry grew 3.5 percent adding to the GDP of the country. (click here)
This funding has a direct effect on citizens' lives, jobs, income and local small business.
