Raúl Grijalva: “Thousands of Americans have taken to the streets to offer a fervent declaration that is really a plea for basic…”

We write to express serious concerns about the Mining Clarity Regulatory Act, which represents an unprecedented, de facto giveaway of America's cherished public lands to mining corporations.

Effective democratic governance depends upon informed public participation, and several international conventions and policy guidelines call for enhanced public participation in environmental management.

Future exploration or mining activities at the site not only threatens the health and welfare of tribal members.

I believe that we need a clean Carcieri fix.