On the recordJanuary 8, 2018
The Coalition strongly opposes the bill, and it improves the President's unlawful action attempting to dismantle the monument.
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Russell Begaye
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congress.govRussell Begaye: “The Coalition strongly opposes the bill, and it improves the President's unlawful action attempting to dismantle the…”
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Russell Begaye criticizes a bill that undermines the Bears Ears National Monument.
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