The Bureau of Land Management’s controversial rule over conservation on public lands was the center of discussion on Capitol Hill. A bill introduced would get it withdrawn. Witnesses form both sides testified before lawmakers.
Several state governors also spoke at the hearing, emphasizing the devastating impacts they believe the BLM rule would have in their states.
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