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Roger Williams: It seems to us that the clear reading of the Historic Preservation Act that if someone believes there is a cultural…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
It seems to us that the clear reading of the Historic Preservation Act that if someone believes there is a cultural, historic value there, they come forward to show that there is; not that we have to prove the negative.
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Roger Williams
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Williams criticizes the burden of proof placed on companies regarding cultural or historic significance.

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