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Bernhard's Former Lobby Firm Making Millions Lobbying Interior

President Trump's pick to head Interior faces a committee confirmation vote today. "Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has quadrupled its business since David Bernhardt joined the Interior Department in 2017." "The law and lobbying firm that previously employed President Trump’s pick to run the Interior Department saw a surge in revenue from clients hoping to influence the agency after he left for its upper ranks in 2017."

Source: Washington Post, 04/04/2019

NRC Were Unaware Of Transfer Of Sensitive Technical Information To Saudi

"When the Trump administration on seven occasions authorized companies to share sensitive nuclear energy information with Saudi Arabia, it was supposed to consult with several agencies, including the independent Nuclear Regulatory Commission."

Source: Washington Post, 04/03/2019

"A Key to the Arctic’s Oil Riches Lies Hidden in Ohio"

"The findings of a test well drilled in Alaska three decades ago have been a closely guarded secret. We found answers in a Cleveland courthouse."

Source: NY Times, 04/03/2019

"Trump Vows Funding For Great Lakes Program He Just Proposed To Gut"

"President Donald Trump attempted to position himself as a hero to Michigan voters as he vowed to allocate funds for a Great Lakes restoration program — just days after he called for a 90% cut to the project in his federal budget proposal."

Source: HuffPost, 04/02/2019

"Green New Deal: Group Tied To Shadowy Network Created $93T Estimate"

"What's in a number? When it comes to the $93 trillion estimate for the Green New Deal, created by its critics, the answer is found in a network of interlinked groups: a think tank, its political arm and a super political action committee. Add a web of secret donors, and eager lawmakers, and you have the blurry outlines of an echo chamber that propels an unverified claim into the orbit of Washington politics."

Source: ClimateWire, 04/02/2019

"Where EPA Saw No Data, Trout Unlimited Crunched The Numbers"

"A new analysis from Trout Unlimited shows the U.S. Geological Survey underestimates the number of streams nationwide that flow only following rain."

Source: Greenwire, 04/02/2019

"Massive Disaster Relief Bill Stalls In Senate Over Puerto Rico Dispute"

"A massive emergency aid bill for victims of hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and other natural disasters was defeated in the Senate on Monday amid a fight between Democrats and President Trump over relief for Puerto Rico."

Source: Washington Post, 04/02/2019

"ACLU Sues South Dakota Over Pipeline Protest Legislation"

"The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Dakota has sued the state over a series of new laws critics say violate the First Amendment rights of anti-pipeline activists."

Source: The Hill, 04/01/2019

Dem Asks For Probe Into Bernhardt's Role In Halting Species Report

"A Democratic lawmaker has asked the Interior Department's watchdog to look into reports that President Trump's nominee to lead the agency directly intervened to stop the release of a study linking the effects of two chemicals on endangered species."

Source: The Hill, 04/01/2019

Trump Signs Permit For Construction Of Embattled Keystone XL Pipeline

"President Trump signed a new order Friday granting permission for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, marking the White House’s latest effort to jump-start one of the most controversial infrastructure proposals in recent U.S. history."

Source: Washington Post, 04/01/2019

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