Future of Long-Sought Utah Lands Bills in Question

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When the Senate convened this year, it quickly passed a much- ballyhooed package of hundreds of public lands bills -- including several affecting Utah. Quick House passage for that omnibus bill was expected, but something funny happened on the way to that forum.

Upon closer inspection, members of both parties there found much in it that gave them heartburn. It has forced Democratic leaders to keep delaying consideration, because they are not sure they have enough votes to pass it.

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Future of Long-Sought Utah Lands Bills in Question

That is putting into doubt several long-sought Utah bills in the package, including a major one worked out over many years to determine which areas of Washington County should be maintained as pristine, ...

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