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Jim Risch: I still believe a better alternative exists to protect the proposed areas, create economic development and recreational…

On the recordJune 15, 2010
I still believe a better alternative exists to protect the proposed areas, create economic development and recreational opportunities in the region.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Risch suggests alternatives to CIEDRA for better economic and recreational outcomes.

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