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February 9, 2006
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Bush’s budget proposal calls for raising more than $1 billion over five years by selling off public lands deemed to have little scenic, recreational or mineral value, drawing criticism from environmental groups.
U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management officials say the sale of parcels, including isolated tracts that can be hard to manage, will allow them to operate more efficiently and generate new revenue for operations.
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