DENVER—President Trump tonight proposed an infrastructure plan that tries to sugar coat his administration’s attack on America’s parks and public lands. The Center for Western Priorities released the following statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rokala:
“President Trump’s half-baked plan only adds insult to the injury of crippling National Park Service budget cuts he proposed last year. While there are few details, it appears the White House is prepared to sell off American public lands to pay for this infrastructure plan and gut environmental safeguards to push projects through. Our public lands need real investments, not a scheme that benefits the president’s developer friends while starving, then selling out America’s crown jewels.”
Early estimates show that the president’s combined budget and infrastructure plan would cut $1.69 for every $1 it spends. The National Park Service says the president’s proposed budget would lead to 1,242 full-time equivalent jobs being cut across our parks, leading to reduced services and closed facilities, including campgrounds.
A leaked draft of the infrastructure plan calls for the “Disposition of Federal Real Property” and allows for the executive branch to unilaterally oversee the “disposal of Federal assets.” If that language remains in the final infrastructure plan, it will make good on the official GOP platform which calls for giving away American public lands.
The leaked proposal also called for major changes to America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act, while giving Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke sole authority to approve natural gas pipelines across our national parks.
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The Center for Western Priorities is a conservation policy and advocacy organization focused on land and energy issues across the American West.
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Having completed his first year in office, President Trump will be delivering his first State of the Union Address tonight, January 30th at 7:00 PM. As Republicans, we anticipate good news and are excited to hear an optimistic report on the status of our nation. Much effort and progress have been made in a short time span, and we’re excited to hear the president speak to those accomplishments.
After the speech has concluded, the Utah Republican Party will open a new survey for those who are part of our opinion panel. We encourage you to watch, listen, and then share your opinion with us upon its conclusion. Providing feedback allows us to better understand you, which, in turn, benefits the Party, our elected officials, and you, our registered Republicans.
Thank you for taking the time to share your opinions with us. Enjoy the State of the Union Address. We look forward to hearing your voice again soon.
Sincerely,
Rob Anderson
Chairman
(801)533-9777
117 E. South Temple Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
rob@utgop.org
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Tonight President Trump presented his first State of the Union Address. His speech addressed job creation, economic prosperity, veterans, prescription drug prices, immigration, military strength, the opioid crisis, as well as other aspects of life for everyday Americans.
He displayed his genuine concern for the goals, challenges, hopes, and dreams of all Americans. With that in mind, the Utah Republican Party would like to invite you to participate in our opinion poll regarding tonight's State of the Union Address.
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