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Barack Obama: The bill threatens the Federal government's longstanding authority to manage property.

On the recordMarch 11, 2014
The bill threatens the Federal government's longstanding authority to manage property.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 3189 - Water Rights Protection Act

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