Sen. Murkowski introduces legislation that would block Obama administration's declaration of vast Pacific closed area
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SCOM] - July 21, 2014
Senator Lisa Murkowski has introduced legislation requiring congressional approval of any new national monument designation considered by the President.
The bill, the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act (S. 2608), would block the Obama Administration from unilaterally using the Antiquities Act to lock up millions of acres of public lands and waters.
President Obama has repeatedly expressed interest in using the Antiquities Act to unilaterally establish...
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