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“Rural American families who depend on firewood to heat their homes will be hit just as hard as those who use oil and natural gas.”

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Richard Pombo (born January 8, 1961) is an American Republican politician who served as a U.S. Representative for California's 11th congressional district from 1993 to 2007. Known for his conservative stance on environmental policy and land management, he chaired the House Natural Resources Committee from 2003 to 2007. Pombo advocated for energy development on public lands and reform of the Endangered Species Act. His career was marked by controversy over ties to lobbyists, and he lost re-election in 2006. After leaving Congress, he worked as a lobbyist and consultant. more

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