The funds from the NPS's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program will be used to help out 209 conservation projects.

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The fact is, U.S. Treasury borrowing has taken some 110% of net U.S. private savings (NPS) these past twelve months.

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One example: NPS influenced JetBlue's choice to offer customers one free checked bag when rival carriers began instituting baggage fees.

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