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Archaeology Southwest Responds to Draft of FY2021 Interior Appropriations Bill

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Taos, N.M. (November 10, 2020)—Today, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies released a draft of the FY2021 Interior Appropriations Bill. It does not include the current language that prohibits leasing inside the Chaco buffer zone.

On behalf of Archaeology Southwest, Preservation Archaeologist Paul F. Reed has issued the following statement:

“We are appalled and disappointed that Senator Murkowski and Senate Republicans have removed protections for Chaco from the Senate appropriations bill and are playing politics with the requests of Native American communities. This approach is being taken at the behest of the oil and gas industry, which has long opposed any effort to limit drilling around Chaco Canyon, and cuts against the requests of the Pueblo Tribes and Navajo Nation, who have asked that leasing be deferred until the Chaco cultural study is completed.”

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3 thoughts on “Archaeology Southwest Responds to Draft of FY2021 Interior Appropriations Bill”

  1. John Welch says:
    November 11, 2020 at 11:55 am

    Thanks for staying on top of this, Paul. The need for adult supervision during this lameduck session can’t be overemphasized…

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  2. Marilyn Fredericks says:
    November 30, 2020 at 11:07 am

    Is there a lobby firm that serves in the general interest of concerned individuals who can assist with these issues? We can do more than write letters.

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  3. Paul Reed says:
    November 30, 2020 at 11:44 am

    We are not aware of a lobbying firm that works in the general interest. Many of our partners do retain lobbyists to press the Congress on different issues.

    Reply

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