On the recordJanuary 8, 2018
the decision to abolish Bears Ears was not motivated by mining or oil or gas interest.
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congress.govthe decision to abolish Bears Ears was not motivated by mining or oil or gas interest.
Clarifies that the decision to abolish Bears Ears was not driven by commercial interests.
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