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Associated PressApr 16, 2026Wire Service

Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area - AP News

Representative Pete Stauber introduced the resolution, arguing that the mining ban endangered U.S. mineral security and cost jobs.

Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area - AP News
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Senate Republicans voted 50-49 to lift a 20-year mining ban near Minnesota's Boundary Waters, sending the resolution to President Trump who is expected to sign it to boost domestic mineral production.

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