H.R. 4532 would remove more than 1.1 million acres from the Bears Ears National Monument, including some of the most significant and highly visited archaeological areas such as Gra...
If the primary objective of this legislation were truly to increase tribal participation in the management of Bears Ears...
the decision to abolish Bears Ears was not motivated by mining or oil or gas interest.
I am really concerned that we need to do much more.
Claiming that they are promoting the voices of 'local tribes' is a disgrace.
These short-sided and damaging actions stand in the way of progress that benefits Bears Ears, the region, and the state ...
By supporting H.R. 4532, you are listening to a group that has been silenced for too long and finally allowing us a seat...
This is another basic, 'We are going to mandate, as in the 1800s, what is best for the Native American tribes.'
This is not a simple case of legislation.
Native Americans, 'lost the war and therefore have no right to comment on public land management decisions.'
But DonorsTrust gave $225,000 to Sutherland in 2016.