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One Year Later, Cliven Bundy and His Right-Wing Militia Are Still Trying to Seize Public Lands
A year after his dangerous armed standoff with federal officials, outlaw rancher Cliven Bundy has become the face of a radical bill in Nevada - and similar efforts in 10 other Western states - to seize and sell off America’s public lands.
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The federal government lays claim to an inordinate amount of land in the western states, denying local (state, county) officials any control. Who is better suited to know what use is in those lands best interests?