Interior secretary manages vast lands that all Americans share − and can sway the balance between conservation and development
The Interior Department manages about one-fifth of all US land. Its secretary mediates among many competing uses for it, from ...
Government Executive1d
What does the Interior secretary do?
The Interior secretary manages vast lands that all Americans share − and can sway the balance between conservation and development.
Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes Sails Ahead in Senate
Most Democrats joined Republicans in voting to take up the measure, which would require the detention and deportation of ...
Alaska sues Interior Department over ANWR lease sale
Major oil companies submitted no bids. A state agency, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, was the ...
Missouri IndeMissouri Independentpendent1d
Democrats say U.S. Senate Republicans rushing confirmation of Interior nominee Burgum
U.S. Senate Democrats raised concerns Wednesday that Republicans have scheduled a hearing for one of President-elect Donald ...
WSHU news6d
U.S. Department of the Interior reaffirms Shinnecock sovereignty in Westwoods territory
The U.S. Department of the Interior has confirmed that Westwoods property in Hampton Bays belongs to the Shinnecock Tribal ...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman20h
Alaska Delegation condemns Department of Interior as ANWR leasing receives no bids
In response to the news that ANWR has not received any bids for the January 10 lease sale, the Alaska Congressional Delegation- Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and freshman ...
Center for Biological Diversity1y
United States Finds China’s Pangolin Trade Undermines Wildlife Treaty
WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that China ... these steps are insufficient. Both the United States and China need to show leadership on the issue and do more to protect ...
Interior Dept. Is Caught Between Tribes in Casino Battles
The Biden administration’s consideration of three proposed tribal casinos in California and Oregon has touched off a fierce debate about tribal sovereignty and land rights.