Minnick Co-Sponsors Simpson's Signature Bill: CIEDRA

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Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and Walt Minnick today introduced the Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act (CIEDRA). The bill settles ongoing disputes over how to manage public land in Central Idaho by creating wilderness, releasing wilderness study areas, allowing for federal land transfers and providing for economic relief to residents in Custer and Blaine counties.

Simpson, the author of the legislation, is pleased to have his fellow Idaho Congressman join him as an original cosponsor. "Walt knows first-hand the importance of CIEDRA and I'm thrilled he's joining me in this quest. He understands CIEDRA is a good example of people with diverse interests coming together to create solutions that work for all parties. I'm proud of the bill, but mostly I'm proud of the individuals I've worked with over the years to create it."

Minnick said this is but the first example of the partnership the people of Idaho can expect from the state's two Congressmen. "It is a true honor to join my friend and colleague in sponsoring a piece of legislation so important to Idaho. Mike deserves high praise for his work and for setting a new standard on the collaborative approach to wilderness legislation. I pledge to him and to the many others involved that I will do all I can to help pass CIEDRA."

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