05/18/2011
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"we have this conversation every single year. And we're just not seeing things improve in the Tongass."
"And one of the things that we will pursue, and we'd like your support in this pursuit, is that at some point we're going to have to declare emergencies for these fires."
"Thank you, Chief. My final question is that the land acquisition component is about $57.9 million."
"Well, thank you, Chief. Another proposal is the Integrated Resource Restoration Program."