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Rob Bishop: While it may be technically possible for the President to abuse the Antiquities Act, history has shown that Presidents…

On the recordApril 15, 2013
While it may be technically possible for the President to abuse the Antiquities Act, history has shown that Presidents over the past 100 years from both parties have used good judgment when exercising the power granted to them.
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Rob Bishop
Republican · Utah

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Bishop defends the historical use of the Antiquities Act by Presidents.

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