President Barack Obama will nominate Sally Jewell, CEO of outdoor equipment retailer REI, to succeed Ken Salazar as interior secretary, Reuters reports. Jewell initially joined Recreation Equipment Inc.’s board of directors in
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Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will step down from his position by the end of March to spend more time with his family in Colorado, the Denver Post reports. Allison Sherry writes President
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The Interior Department made $12.15 billion in revenue from energy production on public lands and offshore areas during fiscal year 2012, a $1 billion increase over the previous year. The department said
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The departments of Defense and Interior are partnering to promote development of renewable energy projects on public lands set aside for defense-related usage as well as other locations near military installations. According
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Next week is a week dedicated to celebrating those who serve in the government. It was started in 1985, and activities are held nationwide to honor the men and women who work
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