Republicans approve sale of federal lands: Which states have the most?

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Republicans approve sale of federal lands: Which states have the most?

House Republicans approved a provision to their budget on Wednesday that would permit the federal government to sell thousands of acres of public land, in an effort to boost fossil fuel production and development projects.The provision, which would allow the federal government to sell public land in Nevada and Utah, must still be considered by the full House.Driven largely by Republican lawmakers, the move is part of a broader push to curtail federal control of vast public areas, particularly in states like Utah and Nevada where federal holdings dominate the landscape. Supporters argue that selling public lands will empower states ..