CSPAN2 Key Capitol Hill Hearings October 17, 2013
We closed and secured all the 401 National Parks across the country. And furloughed more than 20,000 of our employees consistent with the antideficiency act. Approximately 3,000 flows were excepted from the furlough to respond threat, the safety of human life, and the production of property. The closure has far reaching impact across the country on families with planned visits, businesses, gateway community, and employees. The National Park system welcomes more than 383 Million People every year. The park are loved not only because they are beautiful and historic because they are well managed,...