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On the recordOctober 28, 1999
The bill I am introducing today will facilitate the leasing of Navajo allotted land for oil and gas development by authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to approve oil and gas leases on Navajo allotted lands when less then 100 percent of the owners agree to such lease.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Details of the bill to facilitate oil and gas leasing on Navajo lands.

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