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September 26: A Day of Service and Celebration in Your National Parks

Sunday, September 6, 2009
By Administrator
September 26: A Day of Service and Celebration in Your National Parks

WASHINGTON,  DC  (September  2, 2009)  – Join the National Park Service and the  National  Park Foundation in making America’s Best Idea – the national parks  –  even  better.    On  September 26, National Public Lands Day, the national  parks  will  host  visitors  and  volunteers for a special day of service  and  celebration.   As part of the... »

ORIM Issues “Traveler Telegraph” Traveler’s Note on United States

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
By Administrator
ORIM Issues “Traveler Telegraph” Traveler’s Note on United States

OPEN ROAD INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE EDITORIAL BOARD | 2009 In light of recent events, escalating tensions, and threats of violence, Open Road International Magazine has concluded it is appropriate at this time to issue an ORIM Traveler Telegraph Traveler’s Note for The United States of America. A Traveler Telegraph is simply a statement that there are events... »

USDOT: CARS Deadline Extended to Noon Tuesday

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
By Administrator

Your dealership has until noon today to file their CARS, or Cash-for-Clunkers, paperwork according to a USDOT Press Release. Sales were halted Monday at 8:00 PM for anyone interested in taking advantage of the controversial rebate plan. The shut down was caused by a overwhelming number of submissions taxing the CARS computer submission system. ... »

Salazar Announces National Park Service Will Waive Fees on Three Summer Weekends to Increase Tourism, Boost Economy

Thursday, June 4, 2009
By Bradly McGarr
Salazar Announces National Park Service Will Waive Fees on Three Summer Weekends to Increase Tourism, Boost Economy

  BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service will offer three fee-free weekends this summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures. There are 391 national parks located across the country in 49 states. “During these tough economic times, our national parks provide... »

Federal Highway Fund Bankruptcy Hits Arizona

Saturday, September 6, 2008
By Bradly McGarr

ADOT to delay new federally-supported projects PHOENIX - Federal inaction to solve the nation’s transportation funding crisis has left the federal Highway Trust Fund out of money.  As a result, the Arizona Department of Transportation is immediately placing a hold on new projects budgeted to use federal funding. (The above is from a Arizona... »