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Washington DC - Congressman Steve Pearce announced that he will be attending a Congressional Forum on the proposals for the protection of the Organ Mountains in Las Cruces, New Mexico. “The Organ Mountains are one of the true treasures in New Mexico,” said Pearce. “As a result, the protection of this landmark has become a broad political discussion. I have always supported the idea that we should not build on the Organs, as it is one of the signature landmarks of our district. There is no question that we must protect the land, but there have been distinct disagreements on how to best accomplish this.” “I have recently introduced H.R. 4334, legislation to designate the Organ Mountains as a national monument,” Pearce continued. “This allows for the protection of the land, but still gives room for public input by going through the legislative process. Additionally, it is not as restrictive as wilderness designation. The proposed lands have been deemed unsuitable for wilderness protection. While I believe that my legislation is the best solution, I look forward to hearing all of the proposals and hearing questions and concerns in an open forum with the public.” The forum will take place on Friday, May 4th at 3:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Farm and Ranch Museum, located at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces.
Pearce to Attend Congressional Forum On Organ Mountains
The Hill - The Labor Department withdrew a proposed rule Thursday that would have limited the work that children can perform on farms. The proposal drew heavy criticism from rural-state lawmakers and agricultural leaders, who cast the rule as government overreach that would erode the traditional American family. Others in Congress supported the rule, and unions argued it was needed to make farm work safer for young adults. In nixing the proposal, the Labor Department cited the need to protect "the rural way of life." "The Obama administration is firmly committed to promoting family farmers and respecting the rural way of life, especially the role that parents and other family members play in passing those traditions down through the generations," the Labor Department said in a statement announcing the withdrawal of the rule. "The Obama administration is also deeply committed to listening and responding to what Americans across the country have to say about proposed rules and regulations." Read More News New Mexico
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