On the recordJuly 20, 2009
This is a vital step. I commend the President and Secretary Salazar for their leadership on this issue.
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congress.govThis is a vital step. I commend the President and Secretary Salazar for their leadership on this issue.
Grijalva praises the Obama Administration's decision to protect lands near the Grand Canyon.
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We believe strongly that the solution is not singling out one tribe for favorable treatment to the detriment of others.
You are hearing that correctly. Any American, or notably, any American subsidiary of a foreign company could have the exclusive rights to our public lands for about $10 per acre per year.
Future exploration or mining activities at the site not only threatens the health and welfare of tribal members.
Mr. Cole's bill would simply restore the Secretary of the Interior's authority to take land into trust for all tribes, regardless of their date of Federal recognition.