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Rob Bishop: I expect we will hear the words '1872 Mining Law' repeatedly from both the Administration and the minority, as they…

On the recordSeptember 16, 2015
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.
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Rob Bishop
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Bishop anticipates discussions on mining law to deflect from EPA's responsibility for the spill.

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