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Analysis of Selected Provisions in Hurricane Sandy Emergency Spending Proposals
December 17, 2012
Reports & Data
Subsidizing Oil Shale: Tracing Federal Support for Oil Shale Development in the United States
November 29, 2012
Hardrock Mines on Federal Lands Provide No Return to Taxpayers
September 11, 2007 |
Overview
Under the General Mining Law of 1872, mining companies pay no royalties to the federal government for hardrock minerals extracted... 
H.R. 2262 Fact Sheet
September 11, 2007 |
H.R. 2262 Provides Overdue Mining Reforms
Mining Industry Struck Gold with Century-Old Giveaways
One hundred and thirty-five years ago,...
Written Testimony of Steve Ellis before Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing on H.R. 2262
July 25, 2007 |
Good morning Chairman Costa, Ranking Member Pearce, members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me to testify this morning on H.R....
Oral Testimony of Steve Ellis before Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing on H.R. 2262
July 25, 2007 |
Good morning Chairman Costa, Ranking Member Pearce, members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me to testify this morning on H.R....
Itﾒs Time to Change Outdated Mining Law
June 18, 2007 |
Dear Representative,
The law that governs precious metal mining on federal land is 135 years old and it is time for it to be updated. Rep....
Stop Taxypayer-Funded Subsidies for Tongass Logging Roads: Support Andrews/Chabot Amendment
June 12, 2007 |
Dear Member of Congress:
Taxpayers for Common Sense Action (TCS Action) urges you to support Representative Robert Andrews’ (D-NJ) and...
Stop Taxypayer-Funded Subsidies for Tongass Logging Roads
May 13, 2007 |
Dear Blue Dog Caucus Member:
Taxpayers for Common Sense Action (TCS Action) commends you and the Blue Dog Caucus for drawing attention to...
Letter to Blue Dogs: Stop Taxpayer-Funded Subsidies for Tongass Logging Roads
May 13, 2007 |
May 14, 2007
Dear Blue Dog Caucus Member:
Taxpayers for Common Sense Action (TCS Action) commends you and the Blue Dog Caucus for drawing...
Cosponsor the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act
March 12, 2007 |
Dear Member of Congress:
Taxpayers for Common Sense, a nonpartisan, budget watchdog group, urges you to co-sponsor the National Forest...
Ten Common Sense Reforms for the Army Corps of Engineers
January 01, 2007 |
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