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On the recordMay 21, 2018
The restrictions, the inability to develop land locally, be it from a Federal restriction, a State restriction, or a local restriction, is a chief barrier, in many instances, to people finding meaningful work and opportunity.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Lee discusses how land use restrictions hinder job opportunities.

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