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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
When you think about the public lands being leased out at $1.35 an AUM, adding the $1 administrative fee at $2.35 still gives a tremendous benefit and advantage to part of the heritage of this country, which is the ranching heritage of America.
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Ken Salazar
Democratic · Colorado

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Salazar defends the low grazing fees on public lands as beneficial for ranching heritage.

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