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John Fleming: “We believe it is for Congress, not DOI, to weigh the needs of the refuge lands and interests of mineral owners.”

On the recordMay 19, 2014
We believe it is for Congress, not DOI, to weigh the needs of the refuge lands and interests of mineral owners.
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John Fleming
Republican · Louisiana

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Fleming emphasizes Congress's role in decision-making over wildlife and mineral rights.

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