Congress passes Great American Outdoors Act to boost conservation, parks

Washington • A bipartisan bill that would spend nearly $3 billion on conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands is on its way to the president’s desk after winning final legislative approval.Supporters say the measure, known as the Great American Outdoors Act, would be the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century.The House approved the bill 310-107 Wednesday, weeks after it won overwhelming appro