Arizona Republicans Push for Mining on Federal Lands
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Arizona Republicans push for mining expansion near Grand Canyon, urging President Trump and Congress to ease restrictions on federal lands. House Concurrent Memorial two thousand nine targets a national monument created by President Biden, blocking development on about a million acres around the national park. The memorial calls for faster permits and changes to old laws protecting such areas. Native American leaders and environmental groups strongly oppose the move, fearing it prioritizes profits over sacred lands and community values. The memorial, while symbolic, aims to pressure federal agencies into streamlining approvals for new mines across the West.
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