05/13/2009
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"the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009, comes up for consideration."
"Both S. 796 and S. 140 introduced by Senator Feinstein will create economic opportunities for rural communities throughout the United States."
"NMA cannot support S. 796, the 'Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009' or S. 140 the 'Abandoned Mine Reclamation Act of 2009' as currently written for two reasons."
"We urge the committee to pass comprehensive mining reform."