California Forest Fire Bill Wins Support of House Panelists

Legislation intended to reduce the threat of catastrophic forest fires cleared a House panel Wednesday, but conservationists condemned the Republican-written bill, saying it could lead to more logging and would do little to protect communities and property owners in forest areas.
May 2, 2003
Legislation intended to reduce the threat of catastrophic forest fires cleared a House panel Wednesday, but conservationists condemned the Republican-written bill, saying it could lead to more logging and would do little to protect communities and property owners in forest areas.
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