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Forest Service Reorganization Is Illegal. USDA Lawyer Told Them to Do It Anyway. — Brooke Rollins | ChamberLight
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USDA leaders are reportedly defying bipartisan congressional prohibitions by proceeding with a Forest Service reorganization. The article alleges that high-ranking officials are using disputed legal theories to bypass appropriation laws, potentially undermining legislative oversight and environmental management.
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