Republicans deploy little-known law to open Minnesota wilderness to mining
Senator Mike Lee proposed using the Congressional Review Act to eliminate management plans for Utah's Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
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Republicans Exploit an Obscure Law to Open This Pristine Minnesota Wilderness to Mining2 articles·2 sources
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Senate Republicans used the Congressional Review Act to repeal a mining moratorium in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, sparking legal and environmental controversy. The move favors mining interests like Twin Metals but faces fierce opposition from Democrats and tribal nations.
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