Washington Journal
Federal Lands for National Monuments
2000-01-12T08:54:37-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYjVhXC8yMDAwMDExMjA5MDAwMTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Over protests from state and local officials, President Bill Clinton has designated more than 1,500 square miles around the Grand Canyon as a National Monument. The act protects the land from mining and other uses. David Hayes, Actin Deputy Interior Secretary, talked about this action and about the role of the federal government in preserving land for various uses. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.
Over protests from state and local officials, President Bill Clinton has designated more than 1,500 square miles around the Grand Canyon as …
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Over protests from state and local officials, President Bill Clinton has designated more than 1,500 square miles around the Grand Canyon as a National Monument. The act protects the land from mining and other uses. David Hayes, Actin Deputy Interior Secretary, talked about this action and about the role of the federal government in preserving land for various uses. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
Over protests from state and local officials, President Bill Clinton has designated more than 1,500 square miles around the Grand Canyon as … read more
Over protests from state and local officials, President Bill Clinton has designated more than 1,500 square miles around the Grand Canyon as a National Monument. The act protects the land from mining and other uses. David Hayes, Actin Deputy Interior Secretary, talked about this action and about the role of the federal government in preserving land for various uses. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
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