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NWTF New York Strengthens Healthy Wild Turkey Habitat
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF New York Strengthens Healthy Wild Turkey Habitat
The New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is collaborating with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to complete a three-year habitat enhancement project within the Carlton Hill Multiple Use Area, a 2,500-acre area that is strategically managed for habitat, hunting, fishing and other wildlife-dependent activities.
With funding assistance from the New York NWTF State Chapter's Super Fund,
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EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, May 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF New York Strengthens Healthy Wild Turkey Habitat
The New York State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is collaborating with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to complete a three-year habitat enhancement project within the Carlton Hill Multiple Use Area, a 2,500-acre area that is strategically managed for habitat, hunting, fishing and other wildlife-dependent activities.
With funding assistance from the New York NWTF State Chapter's Super Fund,the NYDEC has already completed a 5-acre patch-cut adjacent to a grassland field and European larch plantation. The work is allowing the young forest of aspen, black cherry and apple trees to regenerate, creating and maintaining a mosaic of early successional vegetation that benefits a variety of wildlife species.
Hand-felling techniques were used to minimize site disturbance and support healthy regrowth. Felled trees were left on the forest floor, providing valuable cover for wildlife.
"The 5-acre patch cut and apple tree release on Carlton Hill provides great nesting and brood-rearing habitat," said Mitch Blake, NWTF district biologist. "It creates a softer transition between the field edge and the stand of hardwood timber, which provides the safety wild turkeys are looking for, as well as structural and vegetative diversity that allows for easy movement of poults and plentiful insect production. The project does a great job addressing wild turkey habitat deficiencies on the landscape."
By removing European larch, foresters aim to create a productive ecosystem that will enhance nesting and brood-rearing habitat for wild turkeys.
Vegetation monitoring will continue beyond the three-year agreement to determine future management needs. In addition, any undesirable or invasive species found growing within the treatment area will be addressed through mechanical and herbicide treatments. The end goal of the project is to maintain the 5-acre treatment area while selecting for desirable species such as apple, aspen, black cherry, red oak and dogwood.
"The DEC's partnership with NWTF has provided resources that will help us reach our goal of 10% early successional habitat across Carlton Hill," said Eric Maringer, NYDEC wildlife biologist. "The work that was accomplished within this 5-acre treatment area will help to improve the nesting and brood-rearing habitat for turkeys. This project will also provide important habitat for other game and non-game species such as ruffed grouse, American woodcock, and young-forest-dependent songbirds. Partnering with NWTF is putting another tool in the toolbox for those improving habitat on both private and public lands across the state."
By improving wild turkey habitat on public land like Carlton Hill, more opportunities are being created for hunting and recreation. This aligns with the Forests and Flocks Initiative's goals to prioritize forest health through work favoring mast-producing tree species and enhancing public land access and acquisition efforts.
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About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 25 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. Since 2022, the NWTF has also invested over $2.3 million in critical wild turkey research that, when leveraged with partner contributions, has resulted in more than $22 million to guide the management of the wild turkey and to ensure sustainable populations. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale to deliver healthy forests and wildlife habitats, clean and abundant water, resilient communities and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues to unite a nation through the life-changing power of the outdoors.
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Original text here: https://www.nwtf.org/content-hub/nwtf-new-york-strengthens-healthy-wild-turkey-habitat
[Category: Animals]
NRF Applauds House Hearing Highlighting Pro-Growth Tax Policy for American Workers
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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NRF Applauds House Hearing Highlighting Pro-Growth Tax Policy for American Workers
The National Retail Federation today applauded the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax hearing, "Your Paycheck, Returned: How the Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered for Americans," for highlighting the importance of pro-growth tax policy to American workers, businesses and communities.
"Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, supporting 55 million American jobs and contributing $5.3
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WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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NRF Applauds House Hearing Highlighting Pro-Growth Tax Policy for American Workers
The National Retail Federation today applauded the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax hearing, "Your Paycheck, Returned: How the Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered for Americans," for highlighting the importance of pro-growth tax policy to American workers, businesses and communities.
"Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, supporting 55 million American jobs and contributing $5.3trillion annually to the U.S. economy," National Retail Federation Vice President of Tax Policy Ashley Wilson said. "Today's hearing underscores how competitive tax policy helps retailers invest in employees, raise wages, expand operations and strengthen the communities they serve."
The committee invited Darcy Michalek, owner of Michalek Enterprises (Garbo's Salon and Spa, Subway Franchises, Taco John's and BaseKamp Coffee & Wine Bar) to testify on the positive impact tax relief has had on businesses employing tipped workers and front-line employees across the country.
"Darcy Michalek's story reflects the experience of many retailers and restaurant operators who have used tax savings to invest directly in their workforce," Wilson said. "Policies that allow businesses to grow and reward employees ultimately strengthen local economies and create greater opportunities for working families."
NRF thanked Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo., and members of the Committee for continuing to advance policies that promote economic growth, job creation and American competitiveness.
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About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs -- 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
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Original text here: https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-applauds-house-hearing-highlighting-pro-growth-tax-policy-for-american-workers
[Category: Business]
NEMA Applauds Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing May As Electrical Safety Month
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
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NEMA Applauds Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing May As Electrical Safety Month
Congressional Action Arrives as Accelerating Electrification Raises Demand for Safety Guidance Across Data Centers, Batteries, and More
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) -- a cooperative effort by NEMA, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) -- today applauded the
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
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NEMA Applauds Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing May As Electrical Safety Month
Congressional Action Arrives as Accelerating Electrification Raises Demand for Safety Guidance Across Data Centers, Batteries, and More
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) -- a cooperative effort by NEMA, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) -- today applauded theintroduction of H.Res.1302 -- a resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month."
"Meeting America's growing power needs -- with demand projected in NEMA's analysis to rise 55% by 2050 -- will require speed, scale, and safety," said NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips. "National Electrical Safety Month is an important reminder that as electrification accelerates, the standards, guidance and technical expertise that reduce risk must keep pace with the infrastructure and systems we are building."
The resolution, introduced by Reps. Janelle Bynum (D-OR) and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), reflects the growing urgency of electrical safety education as electrification accelerates across America, power demand rises, and emerging technologies create new questions for communities, first responders, and policymakers.
National Electrical Safety Month, observed each May, raises awareness of these persistent risks. It also serves as an opportunity to highlight the standards, electrical technologies, and best practices that mitigate these risks. This year, 17 states and the District of Columbia observed May as National Electrical Safety Month, representing a broad show of support that underscores the issue's relevance.
"Every fire prevented, every shock avoided, and every life saved is our calling and mission. That is what National Electrical Safety Month is about at its core," said ESFI Executive Director Jennifer LeFevre. "ESFI is grateful to Reps. Bynum and Bresnahan - and elected officials across the country - for helping us reach more Americans with that message, and to DC and the 17 states whose governors have made it official."
This year's observance comes as NEMA advances new and updated safety resources for a rapidly electrifying economy, including forthcoming standards and technical guidance for evaluating damaged electrical equipment after disasters. These resources will help facility owners, inspectors, contractors, and other decision-makers restore electrical infrastructure safely.
They build on NEMA's recent guidance on Fire and Life Safety Equipment in Data Centers and Lithium-Ion Battery Fires - tools for building safety professionals, facility managers, first responders, and public officials.
Read the full text of the resolution here (https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres1302/BILLS-119hres1302ih.pdf).
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About NEMA
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents over 300 electrical equipment manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and technologies that power, connect, and light our world. Together, our members contribute a full 1% of U.S. GDP and directly provide over 580,000 American jobs, adding more than $330 billion to the U.S. economy. Learn more at makeitelectric.org
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Original text here: https://www.makeitelectric.org/newsroom/news/nema-applauds-bipartisan-resolution-recognizing-may-as-electrical-safety-month/
[Category: Industrial Materials]
Mark Rapaport, M.D., Assumes Office as APA President
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:
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Mark Rapaport, M.D., Assumes Office as APA President
Mark Rapaport, M.D., began his one-year term as president of the American Psychiatric Association at the close of APA's 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Rapaport is the Founding CEO, Emeritus, of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah and adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at Stanford.
"Achieving true mental health parity will require all of us -- psychiatrists,
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:
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Mark Rapaport, M.D., Assumes Office as APA President
Mark Rapaport, M.D., began his one-year term as president of the American Psychiatric Association at the close of APA's 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Rapaport is the Founding CEO, Emeritus, of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah and adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at Stanford.
"Achieving true mental health parity will require all of us -- psychiatrists,policymakers, health systems, advocates, philanthropists and business leaders -- to work from a shared agenda," said Rapaport. "As APA president, I look forward to working with APA members and partners across health care, policy and philanthropy to advance parity, reduce stigma and improve access to high-quality psychiatric care."
Rapaport has published more than 200 peer-reviewed research papers and has had peer-reviewed research funding since 1992. His work has focused on interactions between the brain and the immune system as well as clinical psychopharmacology and complementary medicine. He has been a mentor to hundreds of trainees through the New Investigator Program that he started for the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology annual meeting.
He also co-founded APA's journal Focus with Deborah J. Hales, M.D., and served as its editor-in-chief until recently. Focus was the first major journal in the field to devote entire issues to LGBTQ+ and underrepresented minority mental health concerns.
Among Dr. Rapaport's priorities as APA president are:
* Advancing mental health parity by strengthening collaboration among academics, clinicians and community leaders.
* Combatting stigma against people with mental illness and substance use disorders by building on the strengths of existing public education campaigns.
Rapaport is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the APA. Prior to his current academic position, he was the Reunette Harris chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine, the chief psychiatric officer for Emory Healthcare, and a founding co-director of the Emory Brain Health Center, among other appointments. He attended the UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he served as chief resident.
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American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association, founded in 1844, is the oldest medical association in the country. The APA is also the largest psychiatric association in the world with more than 40,400 physician members specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and research of mental illnesses. APA's vision is to ensure access to quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. For more information, please visit www.psychiatry.org.
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Original text here: https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/News-Releases/Mark-Rapaport-M-D-Assumes-Office-as-APA-President
[Category: Psychiatry/Psychology]
IRFA Urges Iowa Utilities Commission to Take Timely Action on Summit Carbon Solutions Permit
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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IRFA Urges Iowa Utilities Commission to Take Timely Action on Summit Carbon Solutions Permit
Rural Iowa Economies Forgo Over $5 Million Every Day the Project is Delayed
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The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) yesterday filed a formal request with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) asking that a hearing schedule be established for Summit Carbon Solutions' carbon capture, use, and sequestration (CCUS) pipeline project. The permit request was submitted to IUC six
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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IRFA Urges Iowa Utilities Commission to Take Timely Action on Summit Carbon Solutions Permit
Rural Iowa Economies Forgo Over $5 Million Every Day the Project is Delayed
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The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) yesterday filed a formal request with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) asking that a hearing schedule be established for Summit Carbon Solutions' carbon capture, use, and sequestration (CCUS) pipeline project. The permit request was submitted to IUC sixmonths ago.
"For twenty-five years, Iowa has benefited greatly from being the most profitable place in the world to convert corn into ethanol," the filing states. "That is no longer the case because a carbon capture project in Nebraska began operations last fall. There is not a question on the economic benefits: carbon capture and sequestration is happening, and it is happening right here in the Midwest. The only question is whether Iowa will be left behind for months or forever."
Speaking this morning at the IUC monthly meeting, IRFA Policy Director Colin Gorton repeated the request, urging the Commission to act swiftly as further delays are harmful to Iowa's rural economy.
"After six months, IRFA can see no reason to delay holding a scheduling conference for this important issue," Gorton said. "The 27 ethanol plants that are part of the Summit project stand to generate nearly $2 billion annually in additional revenue from CCUS. To underscore the urgency of the situation, that is nearly $5.25 million of forgone revenue for Iowa's ethanol plants each and every day. At a moment when farmers are struggling and rural economies are hurting, this is incredibly critical."
Many competing states have CCUS projects that are in operation or are moving forward, including Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Illinois, and Indiana. The main international competitor to U.S. ethanol, Brazil, is also embracing CCUS. Ultra-low carbon ethanol is demanded in emerging markets like ocean-going marine vessels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state's liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation's leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing over 5 billion gallons annually - including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity - and 8 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 408 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.
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Original text here: https://iowarfa.org/2026/05/irfa-urges-iowa-utilities-commission-to-take-timely-action-on-summit-carbon-solutions-permit/
[Category: Energy]
FFIEC SLC Chairman Charles Cooper Statement on CAMELS Update
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release:
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FFIEC SLC Chairman Charles Cooper Statement on CAMELS update
Texas Banking Commissioner and Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's (FFIEC) State Liaison Committee (SLC) Chairman Charles G. Cooper today issued the following statement on the FFIEC's CAMELS update:
"For nearly 50 years, the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, known as CAMELS, has provided a framework for federal and state regulators to assess and communicate the level of safety and soundness of an institution.
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WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release:
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FFIEC SLC Chairman Charles Cooper Statement on CAMELS update
Texas Banking Commissioner and Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's (FFIEC) State Liaison Committee (SLC) Chairman Charles G. Cooper today issued the following statement on the FFIEC's CAMELS update:
"For nearly 50 years, the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, known as CAMELS, has provided a framework for federal and state regulators to assess and communicate the level of safety and soundness of an institution.This framework has become foundational in safeguarding our financial system, as Congress intended.
"It is appropriate that CAMELS be reviewed for updates consistent with changes in the financial sector and associated risks. Revisiting the focus and framing of the CAMELS system should promote transparency, fairness, and accountability while improving the guardrails needed for a sustainable system.
"The State Liaison Committee (SLC) participated in the development of this proposed framework and supports its publication for notice and comment. The proposal increases the rating system's focus on material financial risks across individual components and in an institution's composite rating. It retains important standards for holding institutions accountable for legal and regulatory compliance obligations and for ensuring appropriate risk management practices are reflected in an institution's rating.
"It is vital that this balanced approach be maintained in the final CAMELS framework. While identification and mitigation of material financial risks remain a core focus of supervision, the proposed rating system must also factor in an institution's effective management of cyber, information technology, legal and regulatory compliance and operational risks. Material weaknesses in these disciplines can undermine the safety and soundness of an institution, harm consumers, and lead to distressed situations.
"Receiving comments about the proposed revisions is essential to this process. In addition to comments on the changes, specific questions are asked. The SLC believes that for this process to work as intended, a robust review and response from the industry, consumers, trade groups and other stakeholders are needed. Thank you in advance for your participation.
"We appreciate the leadership of FFIEC Chair and Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and the collaboration with our FFIEC counterparts in producing this proposal."
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The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) is the national organization of financial regulators from all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. State regulators supervise 79% of all U.S. banks and a variety of non-depository financial services. CSBS, on behalf of state regulators, also operates the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System to license and register non-depository financial service providers in the mortgage, money services businesses, consumer finance, and debt industries.
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Original text here: https://www.csbs.org/newsroom/ffiec-slc-chairman-charles-cooper-statement-camels-update
[Category: Financial Services]
American Exploration & Production Council: Record-Setting BLM Lease Sale Demonstrates the Pivotal Role of Federal Lands Development to Secure Energy Affordability
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The American Exploration and Production Council issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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Record-Setting BLM Lease Sale Demonstrates the Pivotal Role of Federal Lands Development to Secure Energy Affordability
Today, American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) CEO Anne Bradbury issued the following statement after the Department of Interior generated more than $4 billion from oil and natural gas lease sales in New Mexico and Texas conducted by the Bureau of Land Management:
"This record-setting lease sale reflects restored confidence in federal lands
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WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The American Exploration and Production Council issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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Record-Setting BLM Lease Sale Demonstrates the Pivotal Role of Federal Lands Development to Secure Energy Affordability
Today, American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) CEO Anne Bradbury issued the following statement after the Department of Interior generated more than $4 billion from oil and natural gas lease sales in New Mexico and Texas conducted by the Bureau of Land Management:
"This record-setting lease sale reflects restored confidence in federal landsmanagement, and it's thanks to President Trump's energy dominance agenda.
"As oil and natural gas producers invest to strengthen America's energy security, these results demonstrate the pivotal role of federal lands development to secure energy affordability.
"AXPC urges Congress to build on this progress by passing comprehensive, durable permitting reform to ensure federal lands remain competitive regardless of the political party in power."
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About AXPC:
The American Exploration & Production Council is a national trade association representing the leading independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States. AXPC companies are committed to safety, stewardship, and innovation to deliver reliable, affordable energy to American consumers. More information about AXPC can be found at axpc.org.
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Original text here: https://axpc.org/education-resource/record-setting-blm-lease-sale-demonstrates-the-pivotal-role-of-federal-lands-development-to-secure-energy-affordability/
[Category: Energy]
