First and foremost, this action will place more red tape on farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, leading to more federal control and less personal freedom. Rural America already faces significant challenges, and more federal red tape will only limit job growth and crush rural communities. Furthermore, listing the lesser prairie chicken might not guarantee its recovery. The Endangered Species Act's track record has shown limited success in saving species from extinction, often requiring substantial amounts of taxpayer dollars and enormous economic impacts with minimal positive outcomes. (00:43–00:53)
CLAIM
Asserts that additional federal regulations will limit job growth and harm rural communities.
This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.
