It's about time! Finally an ax is being placed at the throat of a "demonstration project" that has discouraged Americans from using their public lands and unfairly burdened outdoors lovers.

Two Western senators Republicans Mike Crapo of Idaho and Max Baucus of Montana have introduced the Fee Repeal and Expanded Access Act of 2007. Their SB 2438 would block the U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies from charging fees or increasing fees for use of public land.

It would revoke the authority Congress gave to charge a so-called recreational access fee.

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