On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
I have made GMNF land acquisition a priority during my entire time in the U.S. Senate and have seen Federal ownership go from less than 300,000 acres to more than 400,000 acres during that time.
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Leahy emphasizes his commitment to land acquisition in the Green Mountain National Forest.
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