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How 2 sources across the political spectrum cover Mike Lee (Republican · Utah)

MLMike LeeR· senate · UtahApr 17, 2026(Apr 16, 2026 – Apr 17, 2026)

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Grist·Apr 16, 2026

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“Senator Mike Lee proposed using the Congressional Review Act to eliminate management plans for Utah's Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.”

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Mother Jones (cites Grist)·Apr 17, 2026

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“Senator Mike Lee has proposed using similar CRA resolutions to eliminate other land management plans, such as in Utah.”

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