In a late-night voting session, the GOP-led Senate approved President Trump's latest budget framework while rejecting an amendment aimed at blocking the privatization of public lands. This amendment was a response to claims that Republicans plan to sell federal lands in the West to mitigate the fiscal impacts of tax cuts for the wealthy. Senators Heinrich and Hickenlooper expressed strong opposition to the potential sale, emphasizing the invaluable nature of public lands and the threat privatization poses to future generations' access to these spaces. Despite facing overwhelming opposition, two Republican senators supported the amendment.
In a marathon voting session, the GOP-led Senate approved President Trump's budget but rejected an amendment to prevent privatizing public lands, highlighting key political divisions.
Public lands, including national parks and forests, managed by the federal government, are invaluable resources that some Republicans aim to privatize amid budget discussions.
"Westerners know our forests, national parks, and public lands are priceless," said Hickenlooper. "Some Republicans want to sell them off to bankroll tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy."
Heinrich emphasized, "Public lands belong to all of us. Wealthy out-of-state landowners will be able to turn our most beloved public lands into private resorts."
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