— “FWS is frequently called to testify before Congress about the economic impact of the ESA, and lawmakers have floated several proposals to change it by exempting certain actions from review or restricting its funding.” read article : study finds criticisms of endangered species act unfounded
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POWER TO INTERVENE
— “FWS only administers the surface of wildlife sanctuaries it purchases. this means that private entities that own the ground beneath the sanctuaries can exploit it for resources. more than 100 wildlife refuges across the US have been turned into oil and gas drilling sites as a result.” read article : projects that could risk endangered species
RANCHERS SIGN PACT
— “protection from restrictions and regulations that might be slapped on rangeland if sage grouse is listed as threatened or endangered next year” read article: baker county ranchers sign sage grouse pact
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