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Index to PUBLIC LANDS NEWS of June 26, 2009

In this issue. . . .

* HOUSE, SENATE PANELS MOVE ON APPROPS.  Approve fiscal 2010 bills that follow the lead of Obama administration.  Both boost fire and NFS above request.  Feinstein does NOT include abandoned mine bill, but.

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TIDWILL TO HEAD FS AS OBAMA TEAM TAKES SHAPE.  Northern Region Forester gets favorable reception, particularly from Democrats.  Nomination of Abbey to head BLM greeted enthusiastically by old BLM hands.

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BRIMMER REJECTS CLINTON ROADLESS RULE.  But judge's decision does move lawsuit on to Tenth Circuit.  Brimmer: EIS puts forests in peril.

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BLMERS UNEASY ABOUT ENERGY MERGER WITH MMS.  Bureau retirees say draft proposal wouldn't work because all land uses must be considered.

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SENATE ENERGY BILL OUT OF COMMITTEE.  But future is uncertain.  It may be merged with climate bill.  Few domestic production provisions.

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ARIZONANS MIFFED BY FS POSITION ON MINE.  Object to agency request for delay in forming a position on land exchange for Resolution mine.

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HOUSE PANEL ASKS COAL BIDS UP FRONT.  Lessees would have to pay bonuses in first year rather than over five years.  NMA will oppose fully.

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IBLA DECISIONS.

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NOTES.

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BOXSCORE OF LEGISLATION.

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