We strongly oppose this bill and the land transfer it mandates for three reasons: one, it will destroy our sacred areas; two, it will deplete and contaminate the region's already overdrawn water supply; and three, it is a bad deal for the American taxpayer.
Grijalva outlines the reasons for opposing H.R. 687 regarding land transfer and environmental concerns.
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