Raúl Grijalva: “The 8 years that it took to pass the second Palau agreement caused significant damage to the economy of Palau.”

This bill would address the long-standing inequities caused by the U.S. Supreme Court's 2009 decision in Carcieri v. Salazar.

The mining industry, however, sits above all of that.

A few weeks ago, I sought medical treatment for a persistent cough which was initially diagnosed as pneumonia. After further testing and imaging, my physician discovered that I have cancer.

This imbalance of power has resulted in over a century of ongoing toxic mines, scarring our landscape and poisoning our communities.