McClintock likened legitimate concerns about endangered species going extinct, devastating wildfires and public safety ...

it's questionable if they are even going to get unemployment to hold them over until they can find another job and find housing," said President of Yosemite Climbing Association, Ken Yager.

The uncertainty and confusion has lowered morale among park employees and the communities surrounding the park, said Ken Yager, who founded the Yosemite Climbing Association and runs its museum in ...