I expect we will hear the words '1872 Mining Law' repeatedly from both the Administration and the minority, as they attempt to ignore EPA's culpability, shift blame, and pursue action on an agenda that would decimate the mining industry.
Rob Bishop: “I expect we will hear the words '1872 Mining Law' repeatedly from both the Administration and the minority, as they…”
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Bishop anticipates discussions on mining law to deflect from EPA's responsibility for the spill.
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