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flag House Republicans propose selling public lands for tax cuts, angering Democrats and environmentalists.

flag House Republicans have included a provision in their tax cut package that would allow the sale of thousands of acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah, with some parcels intended for affordable housing. flag This has sparked outrage from Democrats and environmental groups, who fear it could lead to increased drilling, mining, and logging in the West. flag The proposal also seeks to increase public land leasing for resource extraction while reducing royalty rates for companies. flag The measure is part of a broader bill that includes tax breaks and spending cuts.

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