Sen. Mike Lee has revived his controversial proposal to sell off public lands as part of the budget reconciliation package set for a vote. The Senate Parliamentarian has previously blocked provisions related to Lee's agenda. Notably, Sen. Ron Wyden criticized these attempts, urging the public to advocate for their lands. Athan Manuel of the Sierra Club emphasized the ongoing threat of privatization, arguing that this plan lacks public transparency and input. He called for Congress to prioritize the wishes of the public over affluent interests, reinforcing the significance of maintaining public lands.
"Republicans are STILL trying to sell off public lands in their budget bill. If you care about keeping your public lands please make your voice heard." - Sen. Ron Wyden
"The new version of Mike Lee's public lands sell-off is like cutting 'most' of the mercury out of your diet. Mike Lee has spent a decade trying to privatize our public lands." - Athan Manuel
"Americans left, right, and center have come together with one voice to say these landscapes shouldn't be sold off to fund tax cuts for the uberwealthy - not now, not ever." - Athan Manuel
"Congress needs to listen to their constituents, not billionaires and private developers, and keep the 'public' in public lands." - Athan Manuel
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