We have created in America a permanent political class that has powerful incentives to remain in office and grow government. Protected from accountability by gerrymandered districts and financial support from special interests, its members at times actually defy their constituents, as they did on the illegal immigration issue in 2007 and the mortgage bailout bill in 2008. It's time to hold our politicians to account.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Who owns the west?
Hoven's Index for August 16, 2010
Percentage of total US acreage owned by the federal government: 28.76%
Uses of federally owned land, by percentage:
Forest and wildlife: 30.42%
Grazing: 22.20%
Parks and Historic sites: 15.50%
Military: 2.16%
Flood control and navigation: 1.27%
Vacant: 0.78%
All other: 27.67%
Source: GSA, Federal Real Property Profile, 2004.

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