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Republicans deploy little-known law to open Minnesota wilderness to mining — Martin Heinrich | ChamberLight
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Senate Republicans used the Congressional Review Act to repeal a mining moratorium in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, sparking legal and environmental controversy. The move favors mining interests like Twin Metals but faces fierce opposition from Democrats and tribal nations.
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This article 1 analysis · Apr 17, 2026
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