Sen. Heinrich Blasts Senate GOP for Passing Measure to Allow Chilean Mining in Boundary Waters
April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich: "This is a Dark Day for This Body. This is a Stain on What the Senate Used to Be"
Senate Republicans pass measure that will allow Chilean mining company to pollute Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, ignoring the will of the American people
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Heinrich: "This is a Dark Day for This Body. This is a Stain on What the Senate Used to Be"
Senate Republicans pass measure that will allow Chilean mining company to pollute Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, ignoring the will of the American people
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