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President Vetoes Resolution of Disapproval of WOTUS
WASINGTON (Jan. 20, 2016) – After bi-partisan passage in both chambers of Congress, President Obama vetoed Senate Joint Resolution 22, disapproval of the EPA’s “waters of the United…
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NCBA and PLC Urge House to Support Disapproval of WOTUS
WASHINGTON (Jan. 12, 2016) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council, along with 42 state affiliate organizations, today sent a letter to the…
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House Passes Bill to Address Abuse of EAJA
WASHINGTON (November 30, 2015) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council applaud the House passage of H.R. 3279 Open Book on Equal Access…
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Environmental Group Makes Misleading Claims on Arizona Monument Designation
WASHINGTON (November 19, 2015) – Today, the Center for Western Priorities released a study purporting to show the economic benefits of the proposed Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National…
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Senate Passes Resolution to Withdraw WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON (Nov. 4, 2015) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council appreciate the bi-partisan show of support in the Senate today against the EPA and Army…
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NCBA and PLC Urge Senate Support for Federal Water Quality Protection Act
WASHINGTON (Nov. 3, 2015) – Today the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council sent a letter urging the Senate to vote for S. 1140,…
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Public Lands Council Welcomes New Executive Director
WASHINGTON (November 2, 2015) – The Public Lands Council welcomes Ethan Lane to the association in his new role as executive director. Lane is originally from Arizona and…
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Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
WASHINGTON (September 22, 2015) – Today, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced the greater sage grouse is not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act, a victory for western…
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Judge Backs Industry; Rules in Favor of Science-based Management of Wild Horses
WASHINGTON (October 1, 2015) – Livestock producers won a significant victory in court yesterday when a judge in Washington D.C., soundly rejected unsupported claims that the United States Forest…
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Western Ranchers Discuss Policy Priorities during Annual Meeting in Cody, Wyo.
Western Ranchers Discuss Policy Priorities during Annual Meeting in Cody, Wyo. WASHINGTON (September 14, 2015) – The Public Lands Council hosted its annual meeting in Cody, Wyo., last…
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Public Lands Council Hosts Annual meeting in Cody, Wyo.
CODY, Wyo. (Sept. 10, 2015) – Western ranchers are gathering this week in Cody, Wyo., for the 2015 Public Lands Council annual meeting. As the only organization in Washington…
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USDA Invests an Additional $211 Million for Sage Grouse Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON (August 27, 2015) – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Natural Resources Conservation Service will continue its partnership with ranchers to invest in efforts for the conservation…
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Federal Agency Negligence Leads to Catastrophic Wildfires Across the West
WASHINGTON (August 17, 2015) – As massive wildfires blaze across the West this week, the need to address the increasing wildfire threat is even more apparent. According to the…
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President Obama Adds One-Million More Acres to Increased Red Tape and Regulation
WASHINGTON (July 10, 2015) – The abuse of power continues as President Obama designates three more national monuments under the Antiques Act. The Berryessa Snow Mountain in California, Waco…
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President Obama Adds One-Million More Acres to Increased Red Tape and Regulation
WASHINGTON (July 10, 2015) – The abuse of power continues as President Obama designates three more national monuments under the Antiques Act. The Berryessa Snow Mountain in California, Waco…
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