Judy O’Rourke, staff writer for the Daily News Santa Clarita edition writes that newly re-elected U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon introduced legislation to downsize Cemex’s planned sand and gravel mine, but did not push to get it passed. The only co-sponsor is a Democrat recruited by the Santa Clarita Republican’s opponent in last week’s election.

McKeon said from Day One he never expected the bill to pass, and with winter recess nearing, it likely will die without ever being acted upon.

(McKeon) introduced the bill to spur negotiations between the two sides,” said James Geoffrey, spokesman for the congressman. “Until the city and Cemex come to some accommodation, some understanding of how they would move forward, we really couldn’t proceed.

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