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On the recordSeptember 25, 2018
It's been almost 45 years since the Endangered Species Act was first passed by Congress to protect and recover species at risk of extinction.
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Rob Bishop
Republican · Utah

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Bishop highlights the long history and intent of the Endangered Species Act.

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