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Bruce Westerman: “Without regular staffing, litter will pile up and park…”

Featuring: Bruce Westerman, Republican | U.S. House Arkansas, 4th Congressional District

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Speaker Johnson and House GOP Leadership Give Remarks on Day 22 of Government Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 10:27

But this can't continue indefinitely despite all the extraordinary efforts being made at some point with without funding, the public lands will not be accessible to the public. The Longer this unnecessary shutdown lasts, the more negative consequences that we'll start to see. Without regular staffing, litter will pile up and park ecosystems will be affected. It's fall time. It's a wonderful time of the year. It's a wonderful time to visit our public lands with crisp weather and beautiful foliage. Fall, personally, is my favorite time of the year. (10:27–10:32)

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Asserts that lack of regular staffing during the shutdown will lead to litter accumulation and affect park ecosystems.

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