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Interior Department asks Congress for $10 million more in funding for Freedom 250

By David Zimmermann
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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) blasted the Trump administration over its request for an additional $10 million in federal funding to cover the costs incurred by various Freedom 250 events on the National Mall.

The Interior Department asked for more money to reimburse the National Park Service for its work during the Rededicate 250 prayer event, the 16-day Great American State Fair, and the July Fourth fireworks show, Merkley revealed in a letter sent to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

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