Bruce Westerman
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Bruce Eugene Westerman is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Westerman has focused on issues such as natural resources, forestry, and environmental policy during his time in office. He has been an advocate for sustainable forestry practices and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the management of public lands. Westerman has also been involved in discussions around economic development and job creation in Arkansas.
I believe that you desire to see the United States lead the world in environmental protection. Is that a fair statement?
I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Benjamin Wiggins of El Dorado, Kimberly Monterosso of Camden, Parker Ross of Hot Springs, Nicholas Amerson of Pearcy, and Krisanna Reynolds of Smackover. These star students from the…
If somebody owns the land and they want to give it away, that is their prerogative to do that.
In hearings, we have Federal land managers come into the hearing, the National Park Service being one of them.
As Representative Poliquin already mentioned, just up the road here there is a $68 million backlog at Acadia.
If this were a national monument, all the trees would be considered part of the national monument.
Why would the Federal Government want to take on a liability and change a culture and a way of life?
Do we really need more Federal land? Do we not already have enough Federal land in enough places set aside?