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Nicholas Begich: “The Biden administration [is] preventing Alaskans from…”

Featuring: Nicholas Begich, Republican | U.S. House Alaska At-large District

Monday 4/29/24 - Author Travis J.I. Corcoran; US House Candidate Nick Begich

Published April 29, 2024 | Video Starts at 1:23:27

… to own, but also the corridors to Alaska lands, lands that are owned and controlled by the state of Alaska native corporations and private owners. We see over and over The Biden administration [is] preventing Alaskans from having access to our own property. And we see that with the Ambler district mining road. We see that in King Cove. (1:23:27–1:23:35)

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Asserts that the Biden administration is blocking Alaskans' access to their property.

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