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On the recordNovember 2, 2011
I have seen the mile pilings that are supposedly cleaned up out there, which is certainly not true.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona
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Editor's note · Context

Grijalva expresses concern over the environmental impact of mining near the Grand Canyon.

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