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Trump Admin Targets Historic Site Protections | Philadelphia News
Trump’s administration is pushing to overhaul historic preservation rules, aiming to fast-track major construction projects on federal land by slashing required reviews and public input. The move, backed by Trump-appointed members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, could let agencies approve developments without tribal or state consent—and even decide whether public feedback is needed. Critics warn this threatens sacred Native burial sites, historic downtowns, and iconic views, sparking backlash from preservationists preparing legal challenges and calls for congressional…
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