WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego issued the following press release:
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is speaking out after President Trump issued a proclamation today slashing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments by a total of three million acres, or 90%. The monuments, located in southeastern Utah, are of historic, cultural, and spiritual significance for several federally recognized tribes (https://www.bearsearscoalition.org/) with a presence in Arizona and Utah.
"Today's announcement is further proof that President Trump does not care about upholding our trust responsibilities or engaging in meaningful Tribal consultation. He'd rather sell off ...