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Lawmakers demand info on Trump use of national park fees to pay for D.C. repairs
Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after reports revealed the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund D.C. fountain repairs, statue upgrades, and fireworks. The National Park Service uses a portion of fee revenue for non-fee parks like the National Mall, but critics argue this diverts funds from parks needing maintenance.
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