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from the Huffington Post
Schwarzenegger Would Close 220 State Parks To Cut Deficit
Instead of collecting from his cronies, he's sticking it to California's already overburdened taxpayers and taking away some of the least expensive recreation opportunities. Ed.
May 29, 2009, SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget cuts could mean the closing of up to 220 state parks, among them the home of the world's tallest tree and other attractions that draw millions of visitors. Schwarzenegger this week recommended eliminating $70 million in parks spending through June 30, 2010. An additional $143.4 million would be saved in the following fiscal year by keeping the parks closed...(Continued on-line at the Huffington Post)
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