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James Oberstar: We are simply making an appeal for fairness, those of us who represent areas with large land jurisdictions in Federal…

On the recordJuly 10, 1997
We are simply making an appeal for fairness, those of us who represent areas with large land jurisdictions in Federal holdings, for justice, decency, and respect for the people who are holding, who are the custodians of these lands held in public trust for all Americans. Help them pay the bill. Vote for the Sanders-Bass-Oberstar amendment.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Advocating for fairness in federal land management during a House debate.

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