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Rob Bishop: Congress gave the President the authority to designate national monuments--on lands already belonging to the…

On the recordMarch 14, 2017
Congress gave the President the authority to designate national monuments--on lands already belonging to the taxpayers--because the legislative process can grind to a halt and prevent special places from being protected in time.
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Rob Bishop
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Bishop defends the President's authority under the Antiquities Act for timely protection of lands.

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