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On the recordApril 18, 2016
Congressman Valadao, the author of that anti-ESA provision in the energy and water appropriations bill was very candid when asked about his goal. He said it was part of a process that would 'hopefully someday repeal' the Endangered Species Act.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva critiques Valadao's intention to repeal the Endangered Species Act.

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