Mark Udall: “Thank you, Senator Fischer.”

Senators Jerry Moran and Mark Udall recently sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget outlining areas where improvements can be made.

EPA has accepted responsibility here also.

The 1872 mining law continues to allow mining corporations to take hard rock minerals from public lands without paying any royalties.

The royalties paid by coal companies--and energy development of all kinds on federal lands--provide critical support for local schools, roads and other services that Colorado families count on.