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On the recordSeptember 18, 2013
In a State like Alaska, with over 60 percent of its lands under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, it is clear this is a matter of great importance.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the federal jurisdiction over Alaska's lands and its implications.

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