by Laura Strickler and Monica Alba as published on NBCNews.com Questions were raised after a report that a Trump political appointee was about to replace the watchdog investigating Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke WASHINGTON — In the latest twist in a confusing story, the woman who Ben Carson said […]
By Coral Davenport as published on NYTimes.com “The report resulted from one of the at least 18 known federal investigations into allegations of ethical misconduct or other policy violations by Mr. Zinke.” WASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke violated his agency’s travel policy by having his wife travel […]
By: George Knapp as published on LasVegasNow.com “…people in the area where the horses’ bodies were found said there was nothing humane about the shootings…” LAS VEGAS – Wild horse advocates are calling for a formal investigation into the shooting deaths of eight mustangs who were killed in […]
by Wes Siler as published on Outside “…And replaced her with a loyalist political operative who may not need Senate confirmation…” At last count, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was the subject of 14 separate government investigations. (A new record!) But that number could soon be zero. That’s because […]
By: Suzanne Roy, Executive Director, American Wild Horse Campaign “…Masters is no advocate for wildlife or wild horses…” Ben Masters made a movie about riding mustangs on a long-distance journey through the West. It’s an apt metaphor, not only for the place of the mustang in the history […]
Source: Western Values Project “Whether it’s a sweetheart land deal or private chartered flights, it’s long past time to shine a light on Zinke’s public documents,” Western Values Project (WVP), a Montana-based conservation group, represented by watchdog American Oversight, today filed a lawsuit against the Department of the […]
By Dale Kasler as published on The Sacramento Bee “…animals that are at least 10 years old will be put up for sale “without limitation” for $1 apiece if they aren’t adopted within 30 days…” A controversial roundup of 1,000 wild horses, some of which could wind up […]
Source: Return to Freedom BLM intends to remove about 652 wild horses from the 475,460-acre Warm Springs Herd Management Area… The Bureau of Land Management has captured 226 wild horses and six burros and eight animals have died during the first three days of a helicopter roundup preceding […]
By Andrew Sheeler as published on The Charlotte Observer “…after a 30-day period all horses 10 and older — an estimated 300 animals — will be made available for sale without limitations for $1 each… “ In a remote corner of California, the U.S. Forest Service is set […]
Source: Western Values Project Letter to Defense Secretary and Navy Secretary Seek Clarification on U.S. Policy; Interior Secretary’s Role After Comments on Russia Western Values Project sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense and Navy Secretary after Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke floated the idea that the U.S. […]
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