This is just over three hours. Good morning, everyone. The committee will come to order. Before we begin this mornings markup, id like to extend a special welcome to some of the folks that are here this morning. They have come a long way. Several of alaskans have flown down are the north slope to be with us recognizing that this is their home. I think its important that they are here with us today. We welcome them. Id also like to add, just a farewell at the same time that we acknowledge a welcome. I dont see angela heres over there. But Angela Becker editman who has been senator cantwells staff director, i understand, is moving back to the west kocoast. And that this is perhaps your last day on the committee or last week on the committee. And i just i want to acknowledge the work that you have done. I think that, certainly, the staffs on our side have enjoyed the working relationship that we have had with you through some interesting and challenging issues and your leadership has been
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