07/20/2009
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"The assumption is that appeals and litigation are an impediment to the Forest Service doing more work on the ground."
"That is one of the reasons why I put out that accelerated restoration strategy."
"As a result, wouldn't the bill, as drafted, prevent the Forest Service from properly identifying or considering any mitigation measures that may be necessary, including the tunnels under Apache Leap a..."
"I urge my colleagues to support the legislation because I know it will lead to a better future for my constituents and this country."