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Rep. Chaffetz urges Utah lawmakers to press federal action on public lands, internet tax and oversight
Summary
U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz told the Utah House on Feb. 20 that he will press several priorities — including a bill to dispose of ‘‘excess federal lands,’’ Marketplace Fairness discussions on internet sales taxes, protections for grassroots caucus processes, and stronger congressional oversight of the executive branch.
U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz addressed the Utah House of Representatives on Feb. 20, urging state lawmakers to press federal officials on several fronts including public‑lands transfers, marketplace fairness for internet sales, the political caucus process and congressional oversight.
"I really do believe at the heart of what I'm supposed to do is help represent Utah to Washington, not Washington to Utah," Chaffetz said, opening a remarks that he later framed around four specific priorities. He described a bill he introduced, called "Disposal of Excess Federal Lands," that has passed out of…
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