House Committee approves dangerous bill that undermines the Wilderness Act
(WorldNews Environment)

The Wilderness Society will work to prevent H.R. 1349, the `Wheels Over Wilderness` bill, from becoming law. The bill, approved today by the House Natural Resources Committee, is opposed by more than 100 outdoors groups including Back Country Horsemen of America, American Hiking Society, National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance and the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Statement by Michael Carroll, The Wilderness Society, Senior Director, People Outdoors Program: `H.R. 1349 is...