Washington, June 8 -- Representative Lloyd Doggett issued the following press release:
U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security waiving 28 federal environmental and historic preservation laws in Big Bend National Park to construct new, obtrusive, border barrier technology and roads.
"Waiving dozens of federal environmental protections in Big Bend National Park-a true crown jewel of Texas-will damage the park's natural environment, increase flash flooding along the border, and choke off wildlife corridors," said Rep. Doggett. "Billions of taxpayer dollars are being wasted on this unnecessary project, as Big Bend's rugged mountains make illegal crossings...