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On the recordApril 18, 2016
the regulations will also likely encourage increased ESA litigation and closed-door ESA settlements between the Services and litigious groups.
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Cynthia Lummis
Republican · Wyoming

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Lummis expresses concern over increased litigation due to new regulations.

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