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          <title>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for H.R. 5926, The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Act of 2008</title>
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<title>Comment by Russ Fish (August 23, 2008, 23:52:26)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#40861</link>
<description>This trail showcases some of the most beautiful and historic parts of the Pacific Northwest. Please give it the designation it richly deserves....</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:52:26 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Erik Burge (August 11, 2008, 17:42:57)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#40036</link>
<description>The PNT is a national treasure!  Please move forward with this deserved and long overdue desgination ASAP....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:42:57 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Tami Bozarth (July 10, 2008, 19:03:14)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#38888</link>
<description>I am in favor of turning the Pacific Northwest Trail into a national scenic trail.  Also any help with finishing the final leg of the trail would be great....</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:03:14 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Ray Monks (June 24, 2008, 17:59:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#38110</link>
<description>Please ensure the work of many volunteers to build and maintain this magnificent trail system is given the recognition it deserves by making the trail a National Scenic (Treasure) Trail...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:59:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Ray Monks (June 24, 2008, 17:49:02)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#38109</link>
<description>This trail has got to be one of the most beautiful in the western world and as such deserves the national recognition that only the US Congress can provide. Please vote to make this so....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:49:02 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Bob Baker (June 19, 2008, 17:15:54)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#37785</link>
<description>The PNT is unique in its beauty. The trails are the best maintained of any I`ve hiked, supported in large by hard-working volunteers....</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:15:54 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Gosia Gabrys (June 19, 2008, 00:33:03)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#37732</link>
<description>I strongly support House Bill HR-5926. The Pacific Northwest Trail should belong to the National Scenic Trail system. I hope you'll pass this legislation....</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:33:03 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by John Molohon (June 15, 2008, 16:40:40)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#37435</link>
<description>I hiked the PNWT in 1979 with friend Pete Langstaff.  Together we were the 5th and 6th individuals to complete the trail end-to-end. This was a superb experience through beautiful country.  It is deserving of recognition....</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:40:40 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Mary Riddle (June 11, 2008, 13:55:04)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#36879</link>
<description>The Pacific Northwest Trail deserves to be part of the National Trail System.  It is therefore important for Congress to pass HR 5926 and S 2943...</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:55:04 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Tom Solin (June 2, 2008, 13:48:47)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#36186</link>
<description>The Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) a spectacular east to west trail running from Glacier National Park to the Ocean through some of the most rugged and beautiful areas of the United States, is a perfect addition to the National Scenic Trail system. Thousands of hours of volunteer effort have already been put into developing and maintaining the trail elevating it to the status of National Scenic Trail is the next logical step.  

Through the years the PNT has provided the stage for the Service Knowledge Youth (SKY) Education Program providing opportunity for students from the Northwest to practice stewardship, learn team building through community service and develop leadership skills. Designating the PNT National Scenic Trail status reinforces our countries commitment to those worthy goals....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:48:47 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Anne Winkes (June 2, 2008, 11:52:30)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#36179</link>
<description>I support House Bill HR-5926 making the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Scenic Trail system.  Please pass this legislation....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:52:30 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Joy Peterson (May 30, 2008, 14:50:16)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35979</link>
<description>I have hiked much of the Pacific Northwest Trail.  It is beautiful and varied; a real addition.  Please pass HR 5926 and S 2943....</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 13:50:16 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by robin goodfellow (May 30, 2008, 10:57:53)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35972</link>
<description>i know a place where the the wild thyme blows, where ox-lips and the nodding violets grows, quite over canopied with lucious woodbine with sweet musk roses and with eglantine......it's the PNT!!...</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 09:57:53 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Marge Froiland (May 29, 2008, 20:42:20)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35940</link>
<description>It is important to incorporate the Pacific Northwest Trail into the National Scenic Trail System to preserve it as a more permanent aspect of our national and natural legacy....</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 19:42:20 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Gail Riddle (May 29, 2008, 12:50:56)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35912</link>
<description>Please!  The Pacific Northwest Trail is there, it's ours, let's forever save it....</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 11:50:56 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Carter Hunt (May 28, 2008, 21:27:47)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35889</link>
<description>This bill would provide for the great addition of the Pacific Northwest Trail to our nation scenic trails. Please pass this bill and preserve our wonderful land....</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 20:27:47 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Phyllis Dolph (May 28, 2008, 18:48:34)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35877</link>
<description>Please pass HR 5926 to make the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Scenic Trail System forever.  The PNT Assn. has been working diligently for years to get to this important point .  The NSTS, if this legislation passes,  will be there not only for us, but for all generations in the future.   The PNT needs and deserves national recognition....</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 17:48:34 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Rick Braman (May 27, 2008, 23:38:24)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35806</link>
<description>We recently visited Canada, and saw a portion of the TransCanada trail.  This is a wonderful example of what we could achieve in the US with the PNT being part of a coast to coast trail.  The PNT covers some very scenic territory, and has a lot of hard volunteer hours already accrued.  This designation would be well deserved!...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 22:38:24 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Peter Laciano (May 27, 2008, 18:06:54)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35787</link>
<description>I am fully behind giving the Pacific Northwest Trail the National Scenic Trail Status.  It will be a just reward for all of the volunteers who have worked so hard to create and maintain the trail.  This trail, especially with the added publicity and funds provided by National Scenic Trail status, will give many Americans a chance to enjoy the wild and scenic Pacific Northwest....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 17:06:54 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Myrt Nickel (May 27, 2008, 14:07:05)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35763</link>
<description>Please support HR 5926 making the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Trail System in this great country of ours.  The Pacific Northwest Trail goes through some of the best parts of this country. Awesome scenery!...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 13:07:05 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Emily Owens (May 27, 2008, 14:03:23)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35762</link>
<description>I have been a hiker with Skagit Audubon for quite a few years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  It one that brings back memories and enables me to hike to spots in our vicinity I would never have imagined available to me.  Yes, yes, do make the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Trail System.  Do protect this beautiful and so far unspoiled area for many generations that will follow me.  So much of our wilderness heritage is disappearing each day.  Please pass HR 5926 for me and for those who follow and wish to enjoy the pleasures and feelings the discovery of new horizons bring....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 13:03:23 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Diane Peters (May 27, 2008, 13:37:44)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35760</link>
<description>I support HR 5926 in making the Pacific Northwest Trail part of the National Trail System and hope Congress will pass this legislation....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 12:37:44 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Shirley Banks (May 27, 2008, 12:12:43)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35750</link>
<description>This trail is one of our national treasures.  Its beauty changes lives-- it did mine!...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 11:12:43 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Ted Murray (May 27, 2008, 11:27:23)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35747</link>
<description>Okanogan County, WA - Trails Coordinator.  Okanogan County supports this bill.  A truly unique trail and very deserving of national designation....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 10:27:23 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Eleanor Braman (May 27, 2008, 04:08:30)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5926.html#35728</link>
<description>I very much support the Pacific NW Trail being given this designation....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 03:08:30 EDT</pubDate>
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