House Republicans have added a provision to their sweeping tax cut package that would authorize the sale of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans added a provision to their sweeping tax cut package authorizing sales of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah, prompting outrage from Democrats and environmentalists who called it a betrayal that could lead to drilling, mining and logging in sensitive areas.

  • thanks AV@lemmy.world
    281·
    20 hours ago

    With outrageous garbage like this in the bill we can be guaranteed not a single democrat will vote for it, right? RIGHT?

    Chuck schumer:

    • CmdrShepard42@lemm.ee
      11·
      17 hours ago

      Well they all voted for the internet censorship bill (the only nay votes were from two Republicans) so I’m sure it’ll be more than just Schumer voting for it right before they all go on TV and talk about how “concerned” they are with the actions of the Republican party.