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House GOP's Tax Cuts Threaten Public Lands Sale

5/7/2025

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House Republicans are stirring controversy by including a provision in their tax cut package that would permit the sale of public lands in Nevada and Utah. This move, aimed at boosting drilling and mining while slashing royalty rates, has drawn fierce criticism from Democrats and environmentalists who fear it jeopardizes the sanctity of public lands for corporate gain. The bill still awaits full approval from both the House and Senate.

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House Republicans are stirring controversy by including a provision in their tax cut package that would permit the sale of public lands in Nevada and Utah. This move, aimed at boosting drilling and mining while slashing royalty rates, has drawn fierce criticism from Democrats and environmentalists who fear it jeopardizes the sanctity of public lands for corporate gain. The bill still awaits full approval from both the House and Senate.