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Roosevelt Pushes Public Land Legislation and Leases
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress urging urgent legislation on public lands. He calls for conservation of coal and other fuels, government control of western pastures with grazing fees, and a government leasing system for mineral lands to prevent fraud and protect public interests. He cites widespread fraud, proposes funding to detect land fraud, and argues leasing can balance development with public benefit while preserving forests and waters.
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