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On the recordMay 12, 2015
I just have a real concern that the way these rules are proposed, it is going to ultimately add to more carbon in the atmosphere.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Westerman expresses concern about forestry management rules increasing carbon emissions.

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