06-01-2019 22:08 via kvoa.com

Park Service to tap into entrance fees to keep operating

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department will dip into user fees to pay for staffing national parks during the government shutdown.
That’s according to House Democrats who were notified Sunday of the department’s plan to use Federal Land and Recreation Enhancement money.
Parks have largely remained open during the partial shutdown but are relying on outside help for security and upkeep.
Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana warned Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on Saturd
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