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July 20, 2017

GOP moves to roll back Endangered Species Act

  • Both House and Senate committees are considering bills to revise the 44-year-old law, and limit the litigation associated with it.
    • By MATTHEW DALY
    Associated Press

    WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans are moving forward with legislation to roll back the Endangered Species Act, amid complaints that the landmark 44-year-old law hinders drilling, logging and other activities.

    At simultaneous hearings Wednesday, House and Senate committees considered bills to revise the law and limit lengthy and costly litigation associated with it.


     
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