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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
The committee is conducting a hearing today on 2 bills, S. 796 and S. 140 which will reform the antiquated Mining Law of 1872.
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Jeff Bingaman
Democratic · New Mexico

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Bingaman discusses the committee's focus on reforming outdated mining laws.

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