President Obama designates federal lands within the former Fort Ord as a national monument - pics

[Kadie]

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: U.S. President Barack Obama signs a proclamation to designate federal lands within the former Fort Ord as a national monument in the Oval Office of the White House April 20, 2012 in Washington, DC. According to the White House, Fort Ord, a former military base located on California’s Central Coast, is a world-class destination for hikers, mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts who come to enjoy the area's history and scenic landscapes.'









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[truedelphi]

1. Meanwhile, dozens if not hundreds of state parks will be closed to the

Public.

If only Pres. Obama had had the power to override lil Timmy's squashing of a twenty billion dollar loan to the state (Which has traditionally provided a dollar of tax revenue to the Federal Government, with only a 73 percent rate of return.)

And traditionally, the loss of revenue due to parks closing is disastrous - monuments vandalized, artifacts stolen, animals poached and in some cases made extinct.