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Standoff over public lands fuels long running Western clash
The Hammond and Bundy family case renews a dispute over federal land use pitting Western states against federal management. Convicted arsonists were ordered back to prison under minimum sentence law after a October federal ruling, prompting security concerns at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge as protesters vow to uphold local control. Dwight Hammond and his son expect to report as ordered. Sheriff Ward warns residents to stay clear of the area for safety. FBI confirms awareness of the tense situation in Oregon.
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U.S
Nevada
Associated Press
the Wildlife Refuge
Ryan Bundy
Ammon Bundy
Oregon
Dwight Hammond
Harney County
Dave Ward
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Beth Anne Steele
FBI
Portland