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George Miller: Over the past century, irresponsible and unwise mining operators have devastated over half a million acres of land--by…

On the recordJanuary 20, 1999
Over the past century, irresponsible and unwise mining operators have devastated over half a million acres of land--by acting without thought for the future or by simply walking away from played-out mines.
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George Miller
Democratic · California
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congress.gov
Jan 20, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the environmental damage caused by mining operations.

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