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On the recordJune 20, 2016
Decisions about the future of public lands should involve, I believe, the best science, meaningful and ongoing coordination with local stakeholders, with state and local governments, with tribal officials and then discretion that reflects a true understanding of the resource needs.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

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Barrasso emphasizes the importance of local input in public land decisions.

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