US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump
Representative Pete Stauber sponsored the bill to overturn the mining ban, arguing it allows the U.S. to harvest its own natural resources.
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Representative Pete Stauber sponsored the bill to overturn the mining ban, arguing it allows the U.S. to harvest its own natural resources.
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The US Senate narrowly voted to overturn a 20-year ban on mining in northern Minnesota's Superior National Forest, sending the legislation to President Trump for an expected signature.
Sponsor of the legislation and Representative for northern Minnesota
Former President who enacted the original ban
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