Listing the prairie chicken as endangered will have far reaching negative impacts on rural communities, working families, and conservation efforts, all while ignoring the best available science. 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. (00:34–00:43)
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Asserts that listing the prairie chicken as endangered will increase federal control and reduce personal freedom for farmers, ranchers, and small businesses.
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