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Ethics Experts Explain How to Protect Taxpayers From Pruitt-Like Scandals

From: Think Progress

"Among its more than a dozen recommendations, the OIG says the EPA should recover these funds from the “responsible official or officials.” Ten of the 14 recommendations…

Wallace Could Fill Extended Interior Vacancy

From: Jackson Hole News & Guide

"If confirmed, in fact, Wallace would oversee two agencies that have lacked Senate-confirmed leadership dating to when Trump took office. Dan Smith,…

Parents, Schools Await Results of Federal Health Study into Synthetic Turf with Tire Crumbs

From: The Oregonian

"This delay was entirely predictable based on the history of this issue particularly and of the current administration’s languid stance on health and safety,” he…

Toothless Law Lets White House Keep Jobs Vacant

From: E&E News

"More than halfway through President Trump's first term, the Interior Department remains rife with key vacancies despite a federal law that suggests the agency should…

PEER Challenges Legality of NPS Operations Deputy Appointment

From: Federal News Network

"PEER said David Vela can’t legally serve as the National Park Service’s acting deputy director for operations because he was appointed by another deputy…


News Releases

NEW JERSEY GREENHOUSE GAS PLAN FULL OF HOLES

Reliance on Carbon Sequestration, Nuclear and Loose Cap Raises Questions

BUSH PLAN FOR NATIONAL PARK MOUNTAIN BIKE EXPANSION UNVEILED

Lame Duck Rule Opens Park Backcountry and Proposed Wilderness to Bike Trails

EPA SCIENCE PROGRAM SCRAMBLED BY LAST MINUTE MOVES

Long-Term Research Plans Ditched; New Round of Buyouts; New “Brand” Emphasis

EPA DESECRATING NATIVE ARTIFACTS ON SUPERFUND SITES

Widespread Noncompliance Wipes Out Invaluable Prehistoric and Cultural Heritage

ARMY CORPS KAYAKER CASE SETTLED

Biologist Who Demonstrated for the L.A. River Paddles off to Law School