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On the recordJune 20, 2016
This change would result in plans that do not reflect the on the ground realities and ultimately, will disenfranchise knowledgeable, local agency employees.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

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Barrasso warns that centralizing planning will overlook local realities.

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