The good, the bad, and the incomplete
This progress report is a look back at the key policy decisions that have been started, completed, or identified for future action by the Biden administration.
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Progress Report: President Biden’s first year on public lands
Jan 13, 2022
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Subject: Interior, Lobbying & Politics
By Center for Western Priorities
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