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On the recordNovember 14, 2011
While these and other Forest Service policies are not perfect, they are also not part of a vast conspiracy to 'lock up' federal land.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona
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Grijalva defends Forest Service policies against accusations of secrecy and conspiracy.

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