President Ulysses S. Grant was in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, March 27th as part of a campaign to modernize the Civil War-era law that governs gold, uranium and other hardrock mining in the West. In his whistle stop tour, dubbed "Farewell to 1872," President Grant, who signed the mining law of 1872, will sign and deliver a proclamation with Colorado public officials, sportsmen, taxpayer advocates, and outdoor enthusiasts—all who support reform. Public officials will also present a letter, asking for reform, signed by over 25 Colorado elected officials, including legislators, mayors and county commissioners.

Introduction
Pete Kolbenschlag
Pew Campaign for Responsible Mining

Sportsmen's Issues
Lew Carpenter
National Wildlife Federation

Health and Water Issues
Dusty Horwitt
Senior Analyst, Environmental Working Group

Taxpayers' Rights
Jill Lancelot
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor, Taxpayers for Common Sense

Signing of the Proclamation

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Last Modified: 04/02/08