Until we have a better understanding of the impact the uranium boom will have on this American landmark, and what impact it will have on the water source of the West, the Colorado River, the Administration is right to provide a timeout, to take a hard scientific look.
Grijalva supports a pause on mining to study its effects on the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.
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Mr. Cole's bill would simply restore the Secretary of the Interior's authority to take land into trust for all tribes, regardless of their date of Federal recognition.
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take…
Future exploration or mining activities at the site not only threatens the health and welfare of tribal members.
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