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Though the federal government already owns one-third of all land in the United States, still more landgrabs are being planned through the Conservation and Reinvestment Act.
How do you create a seemingly unstoppable bill in Congress? Step one: Load the bill with tons of juicy pork. Step two: Generously spread the pork, in bipartisan fashion, to as many greedy, noisy, and influential constituencies as possible. Step three: Associate the bill with a noble purpose, such as "saving the children," "safeguarding the elderly," or "protecting the environment." Step four: Hide the bill's true costs and cover up other negatives associated with the legislation.
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Source: HighBeam Research, Locking Up Our Lands.(proposed Conservation and Reinvestment Act...