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Obama Proposes Forest Rules That Leave Water & Wildlife At Risk

May 23, 2011
By Beth Buczynski
Obama Proposes Forest Rules That Leave Water & Wildlife At Risk

National forests are a source of drinking water for about 124 million Americans. According to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report, these areas and grasslands sustain 223,000 jobs in rural areas and contribute $14.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
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