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On the recordNovember 2, 2011
It is perfectly correct for the Secretary to withdraw this area from mining for the next 20 years.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi advocates for a 20-year mining withdrawal to address nuclear waste issues.

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