[Jewelry making - Article 00085] - Re: [Orchid] Mining Bill HR226

[Jessica V. Burnett]

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    With the greatest respect for all who contribute to this forum and
    who read along as I do, I would like to direct your attention to this
    article from The Elko Daily Free Press, which is my home town
    newspaper: 

    http://tinyurl.com/258uuu 

    The Carlin Trend is the fourth largest gold producing area in the
    world. Our local economy will be DEVASTATED if this bill is passed by
    the Senate and signed into law. For those of you who are concerned
    about working conditions and the ethical sourcing of your materials,
    please keep in mind that Nevada produced gold IS ethically produced.
    Mining jobs are highly prized in our community because the pay and
    benefits are EXTREMELY good. The mines also help support our
    community infrastructure and educational systems. Please be assured
    that there is considerable state and federal oversight of mine sites
    to ensure safety for workers and the environment. I implore all of
    you to really consider what passing this law would mean to mining
    communities -- and not just for gold -- across the country. I would
    like to stress that ALL elected Nevada representatives are AGAINST
    the passage of this bill. 

    Please feel free to contact the Elko Daily Free Press for more
    information. The most recent Mining Quarterly published by the
    newspaper focused heavily on this issue. I was told they would be
    happy to send it out to interested parties. 

Thank you so much.
www.jessicavburnett.com
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