As Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke heads up to Capitol Hill for hearings this week, he’s sure to tout his support for local input when it comes to America’s parks and public lands. Despite repeatedly claiming that he cares about “local input,” Zinke’s track record shows quite the opposite.
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FLOWCHART: Ryan Zinke’s guide to local input
Mar 12, 2018
Issue: Ethics & Transparency
Subject: Interior
By Center for Western Priorities
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