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George Miller: Lack of Congressional action to reform this archaic law is indefensible--albeit a testament to the strength of the…

On the recordJanuary 20, 1999
Lack of Congressional action to reform this archaic law is indefensible--albeit a testament to the strength of the mining industry's influence on certain key Members who have consistently blocked any attempt to amend or replace the law during the past two Congresses.
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George Miller
Democratic · California
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congress.gov
Jan 20, 1999

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Discussion on the need to reform the Mining Law of 1872.

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