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ial activities."Roughly 
half the department budget pays staff, which is far more than at 
other agencies. The department argues that the sequester cuts, then, have 
a significant impact on services -- seasonal hiring, for instance, had to 
be drastically cut back, which impacts programs at national parks. Federal 
agencies have each responded differently to the sequester. The Federal Aviation 
Administration rattled lawmakers after it furloughed air traffic controllers, 
leading to delays at major U.S. airports. Congress, though, intervened by 
allowing the FAA to move money around, in turn canceling those furloughs.The 
private business community also has stepped in. At Yellowstone National 
Park, two cities stepped up when the National Park Service decided to 
save money by plowing snow two weeks later than usual. This would 
have delayed the clearing of four park gates well past the typical 
May 1 opening, so city officials held a fundraiser and collected enough 
money to pay the state to clear the roads, ensuring the gates 
will be open on time.Coburn cited this as a positive example in 
his letter, and urged the department to find more savings."I believe the 
Department can continue to maintain this same level access even under sequestration," 
he wrote. "To accomplish this, the Department must prioritize its core mission, 
eliminate unnecessary, wasteful, and duplicative programs, and find innovative 
ways to do more with less."
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, seen in this 2010 file photo, has vetoed 
a bill that would have allowed guns on public college campuses.APArizona 
is returning to its gold rush roots with a bill that would 
make precious metals legal currency.The GOP-led Senate gave final approval 
Tuesday to the bill that could make Arizona the second state in 
the nation to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. If signed 
into law by Gov. Jan Brewer, the measure would take effect in 
2014.The state Department of Revenue opposed the measure. It passed in the 
House only after an amendment was added to exempt the department from 
having to accept gold or silver as tax payments.The measure reflects a 
growing distrust of government-backed money amid the declining value of 
the dollar, according to proponents. Republican Rep. David Livingston of 
Peoria, a financial adviser who ushered the legislation through the House, 
said his clients were eager to tap into their gold and silver 
reserves.But Democrats, who voted against the measure in the Senate and 
House, said it sends a false message to constituents that gold and 
silver are safer than traditional currency."This is too extreme," Democratic 
Sen. Steve Gallardo of Phoenix said. "We don't need it."Democratic Sen. 
Steve Farley of Tucson said the measure is unnecessary and would create 
long lines at businesses as store clerks inspect and weigh the gold 
and silver. The measure would allow the use of precious metals as 

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