Before we get started, id just like to address in the words of general schwartz cop, a little schwarzkopf a little b. S. On travel, and i just want to read a little statement for you so you have it. I believe taxpayers absolutely have the right to know official travel costs. Its common sense, and at the department we make those documents and my travel schedule available to everyone. Using tax dollars wisely and ethically is the greatest responsibility and at the good heart of good government. And there are times, however, we have to utilize Charter Services because we often travel in areas and under circumstances that we dont have other flight options. I fly coach. Since being sworn in, ive used a charter on three occasions. The first occasion was being invited on a bipartisan congressional delegation by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee in the arctic circle. As you know, the alaskan senator, lisa murkowski, is the chair, and i find her company and her invitation to be
Will serve as acting hhs secretary. Zinkeor secretary ryan eight talked about the Trump Administration policies aimed at increasing Domestic Energy production and addressed reports that he had taken multiple trips using military air travel and since becoming secretary. This is over 30 minutes. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Auditorium. Ur welcome back to the heritage foundation. Where always delighted to have you and we are honored you decided to give your first major policy address here at heritage and we look forward to hearing from you. Zinke was sworn in as the 52nd secretary in january of this year. Had one of the records on regulatory relief, forest management, responsible Energy Development and smart management of federal lands. Prior to assuming his current job am a he served in the u. S. House of representatives. Before that in the Montana State senate. In 23 years as a u. S. Navy seal officer. He grew up Near Glacier National Park where he delivered developed a lifelong
Ur first major policy address here at heritage and we look forward to hearing from you. Zinke was sworn in as the 52nd secretary in january of this year. Had one of the records on regulatory relief, forest management, responsible Energy Development and smart management of federal lands. Prior to assuming his current job am a he served in the u. S. House of representatives. Before that in the Montana State senate. In 23 years as a u. S. Navy seal officer. He grew up Near Glacier National Park where he delivered developed a lifelong appreciation for conserving americas Natural Beauty while honoring Teddy Roosevelts vision of multiple use of our public lands. He is considered has consistently in the congress and now as secretary led efforts to renew the land and Water Conservation fund. Also has been a firm advocate for our nations sportsmen to gain access to public lands through the score act and the share act. He has been involved in a host of other activities which i am sure he will sh
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to our auditorium. Mr. Secretary, welcome back to the heritage foundation. We are always delighted to have you and we are honored you decided to give your first major policy address at heritage, and we look forward to hearing from you. Was sworn in as the 52nd secretary in january of this year. Had one of the records on regulatory relief, forest management, responsible Energy Development and smart management of federal lands. Prior to assuming his current job am a he served in the u. S. House of representatives. Before that in the Montana State senate. In 23 years as a u. S. Navy seal officer. He grew up Near Glacier National Park where he delivered developed a lifelong appreciation for conserving americas Natural Beauty while honoring Teddy Roosevelts vision of multiple use of our public lands. He is considered has consistently in the congress and now as secretary led efforts to renew the land and Water Conservation fund. Also has been a fir
Development on federal land and environmental issues. Les this is two hours. Good morning, everyone. The committee will come to order. We are here this morning to consider the president s budget request for the department of interior for fiscal year 2018. This is the second of three budget hearings before our committee this year following the Forest Service last week and the kept of energy which is coming up on thursday. Secretary zinke, welcome back to the committee for your first appearance since our bipartisan vote in favor of your confirmation on march 1st. It was nice to be able to give you the the official tally this morning, make it officially official. I want to start by noting you have taken on some tough tasks at the department including some challenges that really have gone unaddressed for years. I think you are off to a good start. And i appreciate that. I have enjoyed working with you during the early month of your tenure as secretary. I truly appreciated the opportunity t