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On the recordMarch 28, 2012
But Mr. Chairman, one of the technical amendments that we are looking at, and I think this is something that Mr. Labrador may be able to find some support for as we get a chance to talk about grazing as well, is making sure that the Secretary considers these permits based upon the amounts of permits in the area, date of enactment upon the last tenure of permits.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan discusses proposed amendments regarding grazing permits.

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