Losing their kicks? Funds for Route 66 towns may be at risk
(WorldNews Politics)

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Route 66, the historic American roadway that linked Chicago to the West Coast, soon may be dropped from a National Park Service preservation program, which would end years of efforts aimed at reviving old tourist spots in struggling towns. Related Articles Could Congress bring back kicks to Route 66? Seeking Guidance: ‘Route 66 Adventure Handbook’ A federal law authorizing the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program is set to expire in two years, and some lawmakers are working to save the program or get Congress to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. That designation would set aside preservation funds annually. The...