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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
Even with such an increase, my presumption from what I have seen, would only cover a fraction of the BLM's cost to maintain this facility.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed questions the adequacy of proposed grazing fee increases for covering BLM costs.

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