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Jared Huffman: I want to ask you how your budget addresses threats to our lands from extremists, like those who recently occupied the…

On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
I want to ask you how your budget addresses threats to our lands from extremists, like those who recently occupied the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman questions the budget's response to threats against public lands.

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