Western States Petroleum Association

Endangered Species Act Signed, Industry Groups Immediately Begin Weakening Campaign

1973-12-28 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

On December 28, 1973, President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) into law after it passed the Senate 92-0 and the House 355-4. The near-unanimous votes masked deep industry opposition that would fuel decades of efforts to weaken the law through administrative action, litigation, and …

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