On Heels Of California’s Deadliest Fire, Officials Worry That Shutdown Has Left Them Unprepared For Next Season

“We’re already getting very close to the early stages of fire season,” said one former National Park Service superintendent. “Training is not happening right now, hiring is not happening for the summer season — all of that hiring is not happening." Other news on the shutdown looks at the impact to rural health programs.

from Kaiser Health News http://bit.ly/2TjkjJ9