Obama Pushes Initiative to Protect 'Great Outdoors'

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WASHINGTON - President Obama says a new administration effort to protect public lands will put people back to work in tourism and recreation and help Americans stay healthier by encouraging outdoor activities.

The initiative largely incorporates existing programs under a new name, "America's Great Outdoors." Still, it aims to double federal spending on land and water conservation to $900 million. The money would be used to buy private land for public use and provide grants to states.

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Obama Pushes Initiative to Protect 'Great Outdoors'

Obama said it is important to conserve public lands, even in tough economic times, and that the new program will encourage more Americans to enjoy the outdoors.

"These are the right st...

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