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Land Act amendments seek to curb executive discretion
Senator Lyman leads Public Lands Committee in presenting amendments to the Land Act of 1895. The panel proposes striking Section 2 to limit executive discretion, extends time to retain homestead homes, and consolidates notices for cash freeholds and special agreements. The report, signed by Lyman Baldwin and Candless, urges passage with key changes.
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Senate
Lyman
Committee On Public Lands
Cooper
Executive Council
Commissioners of Public Lands
F. 8. Lyman
H. P. Baldwin
J. A.candless