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On the recordNovember 20, 2013
The idea that state park officials... could readily step into the shoes of the National Park Service... is simply incorrect.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Grijalva argues against state takeover of national parks, asserting federal oversight is essential.

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