Washington, June 2 -- Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following press release:
In a win for Arizona, the U.S. Department of the Interior released a proposed grazing rule to "give ranchers more flexibility, improve the health of rangelands and support rural communities across the West." The announcement comes as the number of U.S. cattle operations has dropped by more than 150,000 (17%), and the national herd has fallen to its lowest level in over 70 years. These decreased numbers resulted from government overreach and outdated rules that hampered ranchers' ability to meet growing national beef demand.
The move from the Interior Department follows a request from Congressman Biggs, and joined by Representatives Ciscomani, Crane, and Gosar...