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In July, I shared with this Committee some of my concerns regarding the Trump administration's decision to renew two mining leases right next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota, ignoring good science to prioritize the interests of industry over all Americans.

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Tonko expresses concerns about the Trump administration's mining lease decisions affecting environmental protections.

09/25/2019

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