Posted on 12/28/2016 8:45:29 PM PST by Brad from Tennessee
President Obama has created two new national monuments in southeastern Utah and southern Nevada totalling 1.64 million acres, despite intense opposition from American Indians living in the area.
Obama created the Bears Ears and Gold Butte national monuments using his powers under the Antiquities Act, adding to the 265 million acres of lands the president has already put under stricter federal regulation.
The White House set aside 1.47 million acres of land to create the controversial Bears Ears monument, which has been opposed by local Navajo tribal members despite being supported by tribal officials.
“Today’s actions will help protect this cultural legacy and will ensure that future generations are able to enjoy and appreciate these scenic and historic landscapes,” Obama said in a statement Wednesday.
The Interior Department also notes future drilling and mining activities will be banned in the region, which puts into jeopardy the fate of Energy Fuels Resources, the largest private employer in the area. The company has uranium mining claims in the region. . .
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Well, I personally am not planning anything, LOL. Yes, five is too high a number, nevertheless hope springs eternal :)
For whatever reason, Roberts showed us he is wholly “owned”. It explains Obama’s cocky confidence with regard to Obamacare’s SC passing votes. How Roberts can show his face after what he pulled is beyond me. These people are just shameless.
Federal gov owns 85% of Utah
Amen.
In this case he used the antiquities act which complicates it a bit. If I understand it correctly it is not your ordinary executive order.
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