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Archive Home > 2007 > March > 01 > Forest Service plan to sell public lands draws fire

Forest Service plan to sell public lands draws fire

Opponents say budget proposal could turn into a land giveaway

By Steven Ross Johnson / The Bulletin
March 1, 2007

WASHINGTON - A Senate hearing to review the U.S. Forest Service's proposed budget for the coming year Wednesday quickly turned into a debate over the agency's plans for deep staff cuts and increased sales of public lands.

The agency has come under congressional fire lately because of a proposal....

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