February 11, 2016 Marco hit the ground running in South Carolina on Wednesday, and his barnstorm across the “First in the South” state continued yesterday. Marco kicked the day off with a huge event in Sun City. People are starting to file in for Marco Rubio’s town hall in Sun City. If the wifi cooperates…
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In Photos: President Obama Designates 3 National Monuments in California
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In Photos: President Obama Designates 3 National Monuments in California
February 12, 2016 at 9:34 AM ET by Tanya Somanader
“Our country is home to some of the most beautiful God-given landscapes in the world. We’re blessed with natural treasures – from the Grand Tetons to the Grand Canyon; from lush forests and vast deserts to lakes and rivers teeming with wildlife. And it’s our responsibility to protect these treasures for future generations, just as previous generations protected them for us.”
President Obama
President Obama has taken unprecedented action to invest and conserve America’s natural treasures. The natural and cultural richness of our national parks, monuments, forest, and public lands are an important reflections of our environmental responsibility and the legacy we leave to future generations. That is why this President has protected more than 265 million acres of land and water – more than any other president in history.?
Today, he’s adding a few million acres?more.
Today, he will designated three new national monuments in the California desert: Mojave Trails National Monument, Sand to Snow National Monument, and Castle Mountains National Monument.?
These designations encompass?nearly 1.8 million acres and nearly double the number of acres of public lands that he’s previously protected. Take a look and find out a bit more about our nation’s newest national monuments:?
Mojave Trails National Monument
Spanning 1.6 million acres, including 400,000 acres of previously congressionally-designated Wilderness, the Mojave Trails National Monument is comprised of a stunning mosaic of rugged mountain ranges, ancient lava flows, and spectacular sand dunes.?
The monument will protect irreplaceable historic resources including ancient Native American trading routes, World War II-era training camps, and the longest remaining undeveloped stretch of Route 66.?
Additionally, the area has been a focus of study and research for decades, including geological research and ecological studies on the effects of climate change and land management practices on ecological communities and wildlife.
Sand to Snow National Monument
Encompassing 154,000 acres, including just over 100,000 acres of already congressionally-designated Wilderness, Sand to Snow National Monument is an ecological and cultural treasure and one of the most biodiverse areas in southern California, supporting more than 240 species of birds and 12 threatened and endangered wildlife species.
Home to the region’s tallest alpine mountain that rises from the floor of the Sonoran?Desert, the monument also will protect sacred, archaeological and cultural sites, including an estimated 1,700 Native American petroglyphs.? Featuring 30 miles of the world famous Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, the area is a favorite for camping, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, photography, wildlife viewing, and even skiing.
Castle Mountains National Monument?
The Castle Mountains National Monument is an integral piece of the Mojave Desert with important natural resources and historic sites, including Native American archeological sites.?
The 20,920-acre monument will serve as a critical connection between two mountain ranges, protecting water resources, plants, and wildlife such as golden eagles, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, and bobcats.
Learn more about today’s designations here.?
Find Your Park
These monuments are an essential part of our heritage and as part?of our nation’s?parks,?they belong to all of us.?
Last year, President Obama announced the Every Kid in a Park initiative to give?every fourth-grade student and their families a free pass to National Parks and all other federal lands and waters for a full year. So rather than sitting in front of the TV or computer screen, get out and find a spot that takes your breath away. Check out FindYourPark.com to explore the natural beauty in your own community, and then bring your friends and family. These parks are our heritage, and yours to explore!
Tanya Somanader
Wasserman Schultz: Hillary Has ‘Had Consistent Transparency Across the Board’
DNC Chair Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) argued that “we’ve had transparency across the board” when asked about Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Wall Street speeches on Thursday’s “America’s Election HQ” following the Democratic debate. Wasserman Schultz was asked, “You’ve always been a proponent of transparency. I remember talking to you numerous times in the Bush administration, where you’d brought up transparency. Given that history, do you think that Secretary Clinton should release the transcripts of those Wall Street speeches?” She answered, “You know, that’s something that’s going to be up to the secretary, when it comes to transparency related to her official work, she released 55,000 pages of emails, and it doesn’t get more transparent than that. And I’m confident that she will make the kinds of decisions that she believes are necessary and appropriate, and when it comes to transparency, I think we’ve had consistent transparency across the board.” Follow Ian Hanchett on Twitter @IanHanchett
Setting the Record Straight about Marco’s Tax Plan, Cruz’s Plan, and the VAT
A new analysis from a left-leaning think tank claims that Marco’s pro-growth, pro-family tax plan, which cuts taxes for families and businesses, contains a form of a value-added tax (VAT). This is a notable claim — and a wildly misleading one — because numerous conservatives have criticized Ted Cruz’s plan for including a value-added tax,…
Daily Kickoff – February 12th, 2016
We’ve seen big crowds before, but the three events yesterday in South Carolina took things to another level! Thousands of voters have now heard Marco outline his plan to make this A New American Century in just the past couple days. To finish off the day, Marco joined Bill O’Reilly to discuss what he’s doing…