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Jared Huffman: For too long, there has been an imbalance of power on Federal lands that swings far toward extractive industries and…

On the recordMay 15, 2023
For too long, there has been an imbalance of power on Federal lands that swings far toward extractive industries and away from communities and climate action.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman critiques the power dynamics favoring extractive industries over communities.

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