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Lisa Murkowski: “Obviously, fire doesn't follow borders drawn on a map or any other strictures of law.”

On the recordJuly 24, 2024
Obviously, fire doesn't follow borders drawn on a map or any other strictures of law.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski emphasizes the need for flexibility in managing forest health across borders.

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