Congress Wants to Cut U.S. Tourism Funds

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WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Commerce’s plan to launch a $50 million tourism advertising campaign is in jeopardy now that lawmakers have proposed cutting $40 million from the effort.

Language to slash the campaign was put in a conference report for the current appropriations bill pending in Congress, which the House is expected to vote on today. The Senate will likely take up the bill next month.

The DOC’s decision to promote America abroad as a tourist destination is a first for the U.S.



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