06/02/2009
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"I've said it has never been my intent to introduce a sweeping overhaul of the ESA."
"Refusing to make taxpayer-funded data available to the American public flies in the face of transparency and good science."
"The bill also ensures that data from local, State and tribal entities--those closest to the ground--be included in ESA listing decisions."
"I applaud the intent of H.R. 4316 to track the funds expended to respond to ESA lawsuits..."