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Raúl Grijalva

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Raúl Manuel Grijalva is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Grijalva has been an advocate for environmental protection, education, and healthcare reform throughout his tenure in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives, particularly those aimed at addressing climate change and promoting social justice.

Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Chairman, with that, I will close. The contradiction is very important. The majority talks about local control, local control. In this instance, you have the State of Louisiana that has prevented this, that has prohibited this type of…

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Apr 17, 2012

Madam Chairman, my State and my colleague's, Congressman Flake's, State, and my district are both blessed with Federal lands, both Forest Service Bureau of Land Management areas. The debate over access for shooting has been fierce for…

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Apr 17, 2012

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Arizona has 23 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Washington has 11\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Apr 17, 2012

Madam Chair, just to make sure that the record is clear, as I mentioned, much of our public lands--and CBO mentioned that as well--are open to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. {time} 1540 I think it's important to see how that…

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Apr 17, 2012

Madam Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 4089 and yield myself such time as I may consume. This legislation is completely unnecessary. If enacted, it would actually harm hunting and fishing on our public lands. Today, April 17…

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Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 14, after line 2, insert the following: SEC. 105. APPLICABILITY CONDITION. This title…

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Apr 17, 2012

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Dams, derricks, distress sales--that has been the agenda of the majority until today regarding our public lands. Today, an epiphany. We need to protect wildlife habitat, water quality and access for hunters…

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Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Chairman, the purpose of my amendment is to emphasize the point that nearly 85 percent of all public lands are already open for hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. Whether we are talking about Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau…

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Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Chairman, the argument that nothing to do with hunting and shooting has happened yet but there may be a secret plan to do so after the election, that's as preposterous as it is ridiculous. The problem does not exist, and this bill…

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Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Peters The Acting…

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