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Bruce Westerman: So, we just cannot see what the holdup with this program amendment is.

On the recordNovember 13, 2023
So, we just cannot see what the holdup with this program amendment is.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Westerman expresses frustration over delays in program amendments for mine reclamation.

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