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🚨 URGENT ALERT: Bad Boundary Waters bill headed to the Senate

HJ RES 140, WHICH PASSED THE HOUSE ON JANUARY 21, IS EXPECTED TO BE VOTED ON NEXT WEEK. 

 

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