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Biden expands California national monuments |
President Biden on Thursday expanded the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in California. |
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The monuments' expansion will protect around 120,000 additional acres in total — adding 105,919 acres to the San Gabriel Mountains monument's existing 346,177 and 13,696 acres to Berryessa Snow Mountain monument's existing 330,000. The San Gabriel Mountains, in Southern California, boast wildlife such as the California condor bird and mountain yellow-legged frog and are also the location of the San Andreas Fault.
The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument is about 80 miles northwest of Sacramento and is known for wildflowers and steep canyons. The Biden administration has set a broader goal of conserving 30 percent of America's lands and waters by 2030. "These expansions will increase access to nature, boost our outdoor economy, and honor areas of significance to Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples as we continue to safeguard our public lands for all Americans and for generations to come," Vice President Kamala Harris said in a written statement. Read more in a full report at TheHill.com. |
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President Biden will announce Thursday that his administration will be doling out $3 billion in funds to replace lead pipes, which can pose a health hazard. |
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed into law Wednesday a bill that will result in sweeping bans of “forever chemicals” across a wide range of consumer products. |
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Two key stories on The Hill right now: |
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) decision to force action on ousting Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has created a dilemma for some rank-and-file Republicans who will now face a tough choice: vote to boot a party leader endorsed by former President Trump, or join forces with Democrats to protect a figure loathed by many conservatives. Read more |
| Billionaire investor Bill Ackman donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe raising money for fraternity members at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to throw a party after they held up the American flag at a protest on campus. Read more |
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