Maurice Hinchey: “The protecting of our wild public lands, of course, as we know, is something that is deeply important.”

On rollcall No. 410, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________

The oil and gas reforms that you proposed earlier this year were among those that were very positive, and I and many others thank you for proposing them.

I would deeply appreciate it if you could send me a copy of whatever communication that you provide to the Governor of the State of New York on this issue.

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