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House passes Alaska land conservation bill
Washington reports the House approved a measure to set aside over 110 million acres in Alaska as national parks refuges and wilderness. Critics fear loss of energy resources while supporters say it protects untouched landscapes for future generations. President Carter praised the vote but Senate action remains.
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