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Ben Ray Luján: “For the protection of the cultural and historic knowledge, public health and our environment, the Navajo Nation supports…”

On the recordJune 4, 2019
For the protection of the cultural and historic knowledge, public health and our environment, the Navajo Nation supports the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act sponsored by Congressman Ben Ray Lujan as well as Senator Udall's companion Senate bill.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Supports legislation to protect cultural heritage and environment in the Chaco region.

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