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House GOP's Land Sale Plan Sparks Bipartisan Outcry

5/10/2025

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House Republicans are igniting a fierce debate with their plan to sell off more than 11,000 acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah to finance tax cuts. This contentious proposal has drawn ire from environmental advocates and even some within the GOP, who fear it jeopardizes public access and conservation. In a show of unity, a bipartisan Public Lands Caucus has emerged to challenge the initiative.

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House Republicans are igniting a fierce debate with their plan to sell off more than 11,000 acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah to finance tax cuts. This contentious proposal has drawn ire from environmental advocates and even some within the GOP, who fear it jeopardizes public access and conservation. In a show of unity, a bipartisan Public Lands Caucus has emerged to challenge the initiative.