Zinke's call for reduction of #BearsEars cites "concerns" from anonymous parties, makes shaky legal claims
"Concerns have been raised" about restricted land use. Passive voice is a nice touch
Zinke says DOI got public comments expressing "a variety of views," Utah state and fed politicians strongly opposed.
@WstrnPriorities analysis shows 99 percent of public comments say hands off monuments
Zinke calls for "revision" of #BearsEars boundaries, through a presidential action that isn't authorized by the Antiquities Act
Antiquities Act lets presidents declare national monuments. It says nothing about reversing their status or reducing their size
Yet Zinke specifically recommends #BearsEars reduction via "lawful exercise of the president's authority granted by the Act"
What is he talking about?
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