03/03/2010
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"We must vigorously oppose proposals which attack the Tongass as a result."
"S. 881 DOES NOT 'FINALIZE' SOUTHEAST ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS TO THE TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST BUT STARTS A CHAIN OF FUTURE EXCEPTIONS THAT MAY UNRAVEL LONG SETTLED ALASKA NATIVE LAND CLAIMS."
"we have not been investing in the manufacturing sector here in the United States over the last 15 years."
"I think this bill will help to revive and strengthen our industrial competitiveness, restore our status as a manufacturing leader."