On the recordMarch 27, 2016
Tens of millions of acres of our lands and waters have been unilaterally withdrawn in recent years, against our strongest objections, and in my view, oftentimes in violation of the law.
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Murkowski criticizes federal land withdrawals that hinder Alaska's resource development.
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