The committee is conducting a hearing today on 2 bills, S. 796 and S. 140 which will reform the antiquated Mining Law of 1872.
Jeff Bingaman: “The committee is conducting a hearing today on 2 bills, S. 796 and S. 140 which will reform the antiquated Mining Law of…”
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Bingaman discusses the committee's focus on reforming outdated mining laws.
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