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George Miller: This antiquated relic allows mining operators nearly unlimited access to our Nation's hard rock minerals, no matter what…

On the recordJanuary 20, 1999
This antiquated relic allows mining operators nearly unlimited access to our Nation's hard rock minerals, no matter what other values (such as fish and wildlife habitat) may also be present.
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George Miller
Democratic · California
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Jan 20, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Critique of the Mining Law of 1872's impact on environmental values.

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