Barrasso Questions Bringing Back Clinton-era Interior Nominee
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Issues: Executive Branch
Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned the rationale of bringing back Obama nominee David Hayes, former Deputy Secretary of the Interior under Bruce Babbitt.
Barrasso pressed for a commitment from the nominee to work with Wyoming, not revert to the policies out of touch with the West.
"It is time that the Department of Interior consider the needs and practicalities of the land, the people and the communities directly affected by its policy decisions," Barrasso said. "This must be the Department's first priority."
"Participation of local communities and stakeholders should be encouraged, not ignored."
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