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Merkley, Salinas, Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act — Janelle S. Bynum | ChamberLight
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55 Credibility Source credibility: 55 out of 100, medium 45 Quality Content quality: 45 out of 100, medium 25 Neutrality Story neutrality: 25 out of 100, one-sided CENTER LEAN Center
Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Andrea Salinas led Oregon’s congressional delegation in introducing a bill to transfer 18,626 acres of federal land into trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, while preserving public and recreational access.
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ALSO MENTIONED Cheryle A. Kennedy, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Tribal Council chairwoman supporting the transfer
JB House colleague supporting the bill
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ALSO MENTIONED Cheryle A. Kennedy, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Tribal Council chairwoman supporting the transfer
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