The article discusses the ongoing controversy over the proposed expansion of the Sequoia National Monument. US Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, both from California, are calling for the expansion to protect the area from logging and other threats. Their proposal would add 329,000 acres to the monument, which currently spans 328,000 acres. However, this initiative is being opposed by Republicans such as Congressman Tom McClintock, who argue that the expansion could lead to stricter regulations, potentially harming the local economy. The proposal is part of a broader debate on the use and preservation of public lands in the US.
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