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November 2008 |
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El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico showcases the exquisite beauty of a tropical rainforest.
The powerful Rio Grande is protected as a Wild and Scenic River as it flows below Big Bend National Park.
The Grand Canyon is
one of America's most treasured and
unrivaled natural majesties.
American bison, long a symbol of our national heritage, graze freely in Yellowstone National Park.
America's 13,000 miles of coastline and 3.4 million square nautical miles of ocean grace our nation with majestic views, beautiful beaches and unique fish and plant species.
Wild horses, an icon of the American West, roam America's valleys and plains.
California's majestic redwood trees reveal the unique beauty of our National Forests.
The setting sun illuminates the Western desert.
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Agenda for the 111th Congress |
Friday, 21 November 2008 |
America the Beautiful
Our People, Our Natural Resources
Fulfilling Stewardship and Trust Responsibilities
Upon his relection as Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 111th Congress, Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) released a new agenda entitled "America the Beautiful - Our People, Our Natural Resources - Fulfilling Stewardship and Trust Responsibilities", intended to guide the work of the Committee over the next two years.
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Rahall Statement on Being Named Chairman |
Friday, 21 November 2008 |
I would like to thank the House Democratic Caucus for electing me to chair the Committee on Natural Resources during the 111th Congress. Today, I am releasing an agenda to guide the Committee during the next two years entitled: "America the Beautiful - Our People, Our Natural Resources - Fulfilling Stewardship and Trust Responsibilities."
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Rahall Statement on Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Revenues for FY 2008 |
Thursday, 20 November 2008 |
WASHINGTON D.C.- House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) released the following statement today after the Department of the Interior released new figures on payments to states and Native American communities for FY 2008 energy production on federal lands and federal offshore waters:
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Rahall Touts Landmark Victories for America's Natural Resources |
Thursday, 09 October 2008 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the 110th Congress draws to a close, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) highlighted the many landmark legislative victories for America's natural resources over the past two years, made possible by the Democratic Majority that has begun to move the Nation in a new direction.
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House Delivers Critical Funding for Rural Forest Communities and Schools |
Friday, 03 October 2008 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The county payments program - aimed at sustaining rural counties and schools in forest communities - won a reprieve today, courtesy of a four-year, $3.3 billion infusion of funding that was included in the economic stabilization package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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