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ACQUITTALS ESCALATE VIOLENCE WORRIES

From: Lake Powell Life

"Jeff Ruch with Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility said, “It may send a message that militias can take free shots at federal employees without…

THE BUNDY ACQUITTAL IS DANGEROUS

From: The Nation

"After the Bunkerville standoff, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, threats and attacks against BLM and US Forest Service employees jumped…

BUNDY VERDICT PUTS A TARGET ON THE BACKS OF FEDERAL WORKERS

From: New York Times

"Assaults and threats of violence against federal employees on public lands in the West were up last year, following Cliven Bundy’s standoff but before the takeover…

WELCOME TO THE WILD WEST: BUNDY BOYS ACQUITTED OF ARMED TAKEOVER

From: Sputnik News

"...a shock verdict in the trial of the Bundy boys, as the raiders of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge are found not guilty, in a federal trial. Jeff Ruch, from Public…

FEDS UTAHNS WORRY THAT OREGON STANDOFF VERDICTS WILL SET VIOLENT TONE FOR LAND BATTLE

From: Lowell Sun

"“We are surprised and concerned. It may send a message that militias can take free shots at federal employee without fear of consequences,” said Jeff Ruch, executive…


News Releases

FOREST SERVICE FIRE-FIGHTING AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES AT RISK

Collateral Duty Responders Lost in Outsourcing Plan

EPA FACING LARGE REDUCTIONS IN CORE PROGRAMS

Congressional Earmarks and Diversions Padding the Budget While Forcing Cuts

OUTSOURCING STRETCHES FOREST SERVICE FIREFIGHTING COSTS TO HALF BILLION OVER BUDGET

Forest Service Lacks Staff to Oversee Contracts

PENTAGON ESCAPES POLLUTION LIABILITY UNDER NEW PCB RULING

Defense Pressed EPA for Cleanup Exemption

PARK WILDERNESS PLANS BLOCKED

Bush Administration Maintains Moratorium on New Wilderness Designations