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National Heritage Areas: Costly Economic Development Schemes That Threaten Property Rights
Publication Date: October 2007
Publisher(s): Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Ronald D. Utt; Cheryl Chumley
Series: WebMemo
Topic: Culture and religion (Cultural heritage and preservation)
Law and ethics (Real estate and property law)
Keywords: Budget; Environment; property rights; National Park Service
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
If enacted, H.R. 1483 would cost taxpayers an additional $135 million, jeopardize the property rights of private citizens, and distract the NPS from its core mission.