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Good Afternoon All,
Please find attached the weekly report to the Secretary . I have attached both the word and Google Doc versions of
the reports. If there are any issues, please let me know.
TI1anks

Gareth C. Rees
Office to the Depu ty Secretary
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This is rapidly becoming a large book.  It's coming together but we will be adding more
information in the next several days as we hit our sites in person.  Detail friends...I could not
find Bob Kramers e-mail address so appreciate it if you would share.  Thanks.

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I like the 1st but not feeling the 2nd .
Scott C. Hommel
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On May 22, 20 17, at 4 :28 PM , Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios .doi.gov> wrote :

Poke.

Heather Swift
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---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Corbin Hiar <chiar@eenews.net>

Hi, we're planning to run a story in Monday's Greenwire about Secretary
Zinke's failure to resign from Continental Divide International LLC, Double
Tap LLC, and Great Northern Veterans Peace Park Inc. before assuming office,
as he promised to do in his agreement with the Office of Government Ethics.
The story explains that his continued involvement with these entities as well as
Lolita's role at CDI and access to top decisionmakers open the secretary up to,
at the very least, the appearance of conflicts of interest.
 
Do you have any comment on Zinke's failure to follow through on his OGE
agreement? Also, can you explain why Lolita has been allowed to sit in on
meetings with the governor of California, a state in which she owns more than
$1 million worth of property, and other closed-door events? How will Interior
prevent her or the secretary for violating ethics and conflict of interest laws and
policies?
 
I'd also like to note that the story includes links to previous reporting on Zinke's
alleged travel fraud and close ties to the Special Operations for America PAC as
well as documents about the history of CDI. That's not something you can really
comment on, but I don't want you to be surprised when you see it in the story.
 
Please get back to me with a comment by 11 a.m. on Monday. Feel free to give
me a call on my cell phone with any questions or concerns you may have about
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Shamus Murphy
*"BARBARENO": The largest Native American / Latino upcoming epic (*Official Steinbeck Endorsement) invites prospective partners in the Hollywood TV/Film community to coproduce "Barbareno" and help restore N. America"s oldest indigenous culture and vil...
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Dear Members of the TV/Film Industry,

On behalf of my native colleagues and their struggle to reclaim their 8,000 year old artifacts, and restore ancestral Santa Barbara / Malibu coastal and Channel Islands' village sites
in danger of being *lost forever, please review our philanthropic proposal and project investment summary below, as we also welcome discussing prospective co-production
agreement(s) with qualified industry members. Also, thank you for referring our project to other industry members, if applicable, regarding the following introductory email
from the "Barbareno" Chumash Heritage Fund/Board of Directors and Shamus Entertainment LLC, 
http://www.shamusentertainment.com/ who have created a $7.5 mil fund as a beneficiary of the upcoming (2018) $75mil "Barbareno" feature motion picture, which is
production ready re: (completed business plan, feature film script, $75mil budget, preliminary native and A-list casting) after three years of tribal oversight which yielded an immersive
development process, commissioned and funded by parent company, Shamus TV/Film Entertainment LLC  http://www barbarenothemovie com/

*Chumash Sites in ‘Immediate Danger,’ Scientists Say...
http://www malibutimes com/news/article 5499d7ec-9a0d-11e5-8e8d-0fc55ba55dac html

The "Barbareno" Chumash Heritage Fund will go towards restoring sacred burial grounds and ancestral 8,000 year old Chumash village sites. Archaeological digs confirm
remains on Chumash islands at 13,000 years old https://www nps gov/chis/learn/historyculture/arlington htm, Mikiw village of "Barbareno" is confirmed at 8,000 years old
"Barbareno" and its bloodline descendants ("Barbareno" Tribal Elder Paul Pommier endorsed the film) are part of the film http://www independent com/news/2014/apr/22/whosegaviota-it/ *Some sites have eroded, and in some cases there are exposed burial remains with daily trespassing by those looking for beach access - see Shalawa Village in Hammond's
Meadow's in Montecito, CA next to the Four Seasons Biltmore https://en wikipedia org/wiki/Shalawa_Meadow,_California, for example  
The fund will, in addition, oversee cultural/language programs, and advocating for repatriating their ancestral artifacts being held at the Smithsonian The head of the United States
Dept. of the Interior, see pic below) has already met with Exec. Producer, Shamus Murphy recently on behalf of "Barbareno's" non-partisan native advocacy mission. (The
DOI oversees the Bureau of Indian Affairs https://www bia gov/  and the National Parks Service https://www nps gov/chis/index htm which oversees Channel Island / inland
native village sites/burial grounds  Both the DIO and **Dept. of Labor's Sec. Acosta's staff are also reviewing "Barbareno" materials for a potential partnership for
official government cooperation, given the unparalleled national historical and culture significance of "Barbareno."
**(More Native Americans will be employed by "Barbareno" tv/film projects than any other feature motion picture or television show in production history.)

"BARBARENO" REFLECTS THE EXPERIENCES OF ALL NATIVES...
"Barbareno," as verified by the official endorseme​​nt letter (see below) of the largest Native Film Distributor in the U S , Timothy Harjo, head of http://www.NativeFlix.com :
 'Barbareno reflects the experiences of all natives,' and 'is one of kind' ...in terms of 'large scale' and ...'will give natives a voice in the film industry', and overcomes ...'negative
stereotypes of natives in the media.' 
Shamus Entertainment LLC's Executive Producer *Hector Pacheco *(nation's top native casino business/government to government/Latino rights advocate-consultant) can
additionally verify.
The "Barbareno" Chumash are North America's oldest indigenous settlement and continuous culture at 13,000 years old

and this is their story

My name is Shamus Murphy, Executive Producer/Creator/Writer of "Barbareno" http://www imdb com/title/tt3426506/plotsummary and head of Shamus tv/film
Entertainment http://www.shamusentertainment.com/ (Santa Barbara, CA), parent company of the nation's largest native cross-cultural business collaboration: an exclusive
book/tv/film Native American indigenous rights co-venture http://m imdb com/title/tt3426506/fullcredits/producer?ref_=m_ttfc_3 with the Santa Barbara / Malibu Native
American Chumash Tribe, since 2013   http://www.shamusentertainment.com/Shamus_Murphy_s__Bio.html    

(Formerly represented by Darren Goldberg of A-list management company, Untitled Entertainment.) 

 MEXICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE IS ALSO REPRESENTED IN "BARBARENO" 
"Barbareno" will build greater exposure into the entertainment industry for both indigenous groups (their combined U.S. casinos grossed $24bil in 2014) and major Latino
groups (my Exec. Producer Hector Perez-Pacheco has testified at the state legislature level, representing both official Latino and indigenous groups - which are are nationally
a growing powerful political constituency/of whom he has met with on behalf of funding "Barbareno"- documented Hector set up a call with myself and *Edward James Olmos' son,
as *he is to be cast as the native hero of the story, tribal elder, Paul Pommier  Jennifer Lopez is planned to be cast as the native heroine, Maria Del Los Angeles Both of the two are
the world's best known Latino stars and Hispanic-American advocates  
Many Hispanic-Americans, have indigenous roots, as many Chumash also have Hispanic roots, and will highly relate to this untold story of the historic and important- yet not without
tragic consequences, transition from Mexican California to American statehood in "Barbareno "
Approximately half of the feature film's script's lead roles are starring/co-starring Native American roles, and additionally approx. 25% are Latino roles, and the remainder
are A-list stars to guarantee global theatrical release to promote the indigenous right cause and the importance of tolerance worldwide given the tragedy the Chumash faced given a
95% mortality rate during colonization, highest in the U S  
While the project has mainstream audiences as the primary target market, 'Barbareno' also caters to the Hispanic demographic in that a sizable portion of the film takes place during the
transition period of Mexican California to its statehood under the U S  California is the top 6 ranked economy in the world, and is the indisputable 'creative capital' of the

world Santa Barbara, co-branded with "Barbareno," has global pedigree as a luxury destination location and has more billionaires living in the enclave of Montecito than
anywhere west of Manhattan, indicating the exclusivity of its culture and lifestyle "Barbareno" presents a 'game-changer' in terms of giving those with indigenous
background worldwide, a formidable entry into the highly exclusive tv/film entertainment industry, with the epic scale and substance to ensure preeminence of
"Barbareno "
"Barbareno" *uncovers an important story crucial to understanding the evolution of human history in terms of the 'foundation of tolerance', which will have global
impact advocating for indigenous rights, and to heal the long-lasting effects of colonial persecution  

The Mexican-American War (in 1800's California) and the 1824 Chumash Revolt (the largest Native Californian revolt) are to be portrayed for the first time in a major
motion picture in "Barbareno," and also is set (re: indigenous approval) to shoot major scenes of "Barbareno" at ancestral tribal village locations. 

"Barbareno" offers a 'moral authority' in terms of its importance to heal centuries' old wounds hindering our national cohesion as citizens, given our documented history as a postgenocidal society, so we may move forward as a collective people as Americans, working together for a better America with redemptive cultural projects

"Barbareno" *uncovers an important story crucial to understanding the evolution of human history in terms of the 'foundation of tolerance', which will have global
impact advocating for indigenous rights, and to heal the long-lasting effects of colonial persecution  

California is the top 6 ranked economy in the world, and is the indisputable 'creative capital' of the world. Santa Barbara, co-branded with
"Barbareno," has global pedigree as a luxury destination location and has more billionaires living in the enclave of Montecito than
anywhere west of Manhattan, indicating the exclusivity of its culture and lifestyle. "Barbareno" presents a 'game-changer' in terms of
opening a door for those with indigenous background worldwide, which will become a formidable entry into the highly exclusive tv/film
entertainment industry, with the epic scale and substance to ensure preeminence of "Barbareno."
"Barbareno" is uniquely positioned in terms of its redemptive intent and national cultural importance (the Santa Barbara Chumash, an 8,000 year old tribe yet nonfederally recognized due to continued low population due to frontier genocide) have yet to even begin to capitalize on the global brand recognition of Santa Barbara), and
thus this flagship project innately carries with it an ability to "give natives a powerful voice in the film industry" *see the native film distributor endorsement letter which
verifies the above   

 "Barbareno" *uncovers an important story crucial to understanding the evolution of human history in terms of the 'foundation of tolerance', which will have
global impact advocating for indigenous rights, and to heal the long-lasting effects of colonial persecution. 
Both groups' California tribal and Hispanic colonial histories and heritage are highly represented in "Barbareno," as well as I have already hired/will hire high ranking production staff
and starring/supporting actors/crew/internships, etc "Barbareno" takes place largely in pre-colonial times/1800's Mexican frontier California, as well as during the subsequent
transition to an American state
Pommier's Mikiw Village was the most preeminent, as the 8,000 year old ceremonial headquarters for all 13 main Chumash coastal/Channel island villages. "Barbareno" was
conceived as a flagship to promote the preeminence and dignity of the oldest indigenous settlement in North America, the coastal/island Chumash 150 ancestral clans for purposes of
publicizing on a global level re: theatrical release (the project is featuring 12 Anglo/Latinio/Indigenous A-list actors- see attached business plan) and gaining public support for
indigenous rights (Only 1 Chumash clan out of 150, band of Santa Ynez, is federally recognized )
The Barbareno clan was for 8,000 years until present the most powerful- see map below/ also on website Additionally Paul Pommier was the 20th century in Santa Barbara the most
prolific indigenous right's activist, earning the respect and ensuing partnerships with major tribes including the Lakota Sioux who visited him at Mikiw Village to hold ceremonies
when his video was filmed as portrayed at: http://www shamusentertainment com/

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TRIBE
Honored as I am to be officially authorized with 3 past years of tribal oversight/co-development, I am equally passionate and committed to help industrialize the tribe
with various sustainable industries already underway to employ hundreds of California Native Americans:
#1. Medical/Health: *July 20, 2015: co-branding my family's (Eve Landrito Murphy- Manila born) Santa Barbara luxury medical/surgical facilities (300 employees) to
offer free future medical care for natives, see below  
#2. Literary publication: - *June 11, 2015: Steinbeck name permanently attached to the "Barbareno" book and film project
#3: Major motion picture as well as television production:
*Nov. 20, 2015: I met with Jeff Bridges (he lives in Santa Barbara, see pic below) and discussed his prospective involvement in "Barbareno" - I was invited by the
Malibu Chumash to meet him, he is to be offered lead Anglo role- pending/see attached "Barbareno" business plan  
*Aug. 16th 2016: endorsed by head of the biggest U.S. NativeAmerican film distributor, NativeFlix. 
*Feb. 17, 2017: I met with Oliver Stone in Santa Barbara and gave him the Barbareno book for his review; offered him Director- pending  
*Apr. 18, 2017: I met with current U.S. Dept. of Interior (former Navy Seal Commander- Ryan Zinke, and discussed the indigenous cause, gave him a Barbareno book
and offered a partnership with the DOI, see pic below.
*Apr. 7, 2017: I met with Katy Perry's parents Keith and Mary Hudson in Santa Barbara and offered her the lead Anglo role- pending/ see attached business plan; she is
Santa Barbara born/raised
So as to build models and templates for sustainable non-gaming industries with global reach to promote local indigenous issues, the ancestral home of the
Chumash Santa Barbara, which is a global luxury and cultural brand name, has been employed to co-brand with "Barbareno." Previously the natives locally
have been systemically disenfranchised and are at great risk from poverty, diabetes, substance abuse and otherwise preventable medical issues  

LARGEST NATIVE FILM DISTRIBUTOR AND MAJOR NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES SUPPORT
"BARBARENO"
"Barbareno," as verified by the official endorseme​​nt letter (see below) of the largest Native Film Distributor in the U S , Timothy Harjo, head of http://www.NativeFlix.com :

  'Barbareno reflects the experiences of all natives,' and 'is one of kind' ...in terms of 'large scale' and ...'will give natives a voice in the film industry' en masse, and overcomes
...'negative stereotypes of natives in the media.' 
Approximately half of the feature film's script's lead roles are starring/co-starring Native American roles, and additionally approx 25% are Latino roles, and the remainder are
A-list stars to guarantee global theatrical release to promote the indigenous right cause and the importance of tolerance worldwide given the tragedy the Chumash faced given a 95%
mortality rate during colonization, highest in the U S  
Shamus Entertainment LLC Executive Producer Hector Pacheco (nation's top native casino business/government to government/Latino rights advocate) has met with top
Native leaders across the country, funded by Shamus Entertainment LLC, and can verify the above information. See pics below of recent meetings Hector had with the head
of the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) and the National Center for American Indian Enterprise (NCAIED).
 http://www perezpachecoconsulting com/services html 
Hector began as a Shamus Entertainment contracted Public Relations consultant and was soon promoted to a "Barbareno" Executive Producer

I have been informed by "Barbareno" Exec Producer Hector Perez-Pacheco (can confirm/clarify as he introduced the project to tribal leaders at national native convention funded by
Shamus Ent ) that major tribes nationwide are in support of "Barbareno" and are in the process of doing their due diligence for purposes of funding "Barbareno", including,
subject to change +/- : Lakota Sioux, Comanche, Apache, Navajo, etc. Please see below.

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Dear Sir or Madame,
This is a letter to inform you of my endorsementof Barbareno, a feature-film that will tell the
true story of Southern California ' s largest indigenous revolt and the resiliency of the
Chumash people . One of the main goals for this project is to give Native people a voice in
the film industry , and I believe in the importance of telling this story because it is one the

reflects the experienc.esof all Native peoples.
Barbarenocan inspire change because it is one of a kind. Given the poor reJ)f'esentationof
Native Americans in the media, having a large scale feature film that centers the experience
of historical figures that stood up against oppression can aeate a sense of pride and hope
for all Native people and even inspire others to embark on their own projects . These efforts
can go a long way .
I urge you to support and contribute to the making of this film , because projects like this are
long overdue .

Sincerely ,

Timothy Harjo
President/CEO
Amerind Media Group , Inc .

 *An original "Barbareno" publicity still (w/handmade native regalia/tools/weapons) created for the 2016 (National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)
Conference; all regalia, tools, and weapons are handmade according to 8,000 year old ancestral traditions.

1800'S CALIFORNIA FACED A 95% MORTALITY RATE (HIGHEST IN NATION) DUE TO **GENOCIDE AND **SLAVERY, WHICH HAS BEEN
COVERED UP UNTIL NOW...

** http://www latimes com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-madley-california-genocide-20160522-snap-story html
** http://www newsweek com/2016/08/26/california-native-americans-genocide-490824 html

THOMAS STEINBECK, SON OF NOBEL PRIZE WINNER JOHN STEINBECK, ENDORSES BARBARENO
I have been given a letter of endorsement and a prospective publication deal with Thomas Steinbeck (Steinbeck Press) notable writer/producer and son of famed author John
Steinbeck, author of Grapes of Wrath He had been mentoring me with "Barbareno" throughout 2015-2016 until his passing Aug 11, 2016 (Thom had told me to write
"Barbareno" the book, due to the project's importance to California culture, which has since been completed)  

 See pic below: (from right to left): Thomas Steinbeck, Shamus Murphy: Creator/Producer/Writer of "Barbareno" at one of their monthly 2015-2016 lunch meetings at Montecito,
CA's 'Wine Bistro' to discuss bringing the Barbareno book/tv/film franchise to fruition

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To whom it may concern.

It is my pleasure and abiding privilege to acknowledge and encourage Sham us
Murphy's expa nsi\·e research, and resultant book and film projects concerning the coastal
Chumash peoples o f Santa Barbara, California. The indigenous Chumash culture is
unique in severa l illum inating respects. Unlike most of the native populat ions of the
western United States, who have had their DNA record traced down to predominately
Asia n genetic influences, the Chumash popu lation is distinctly Po lynesian in origin.
Unlike the Asian populations who migrated to this continent by vir1uc of land bridges that
skined ice age obstruct ions, the Polynesian peop les, the Chumash included, were
ad\·enturous, intuitive and gifted sailors and naviga tors. 1,1,homigrated to the Americas by

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With this knowledge, which includes fundamentally empi rical historical data, as
well as finely dra"'ll archeo logica! time lines, Shamus Murphy has embarked on a series
of inter- related projects that rival a university graduate program on Native American
anthropology. He has written both a book. and a documentary film narrative concerning
the history of the indigenous Santa Barbara clan of the Chumash tribe of Santa Barbara.
The historica l imperat ive is focused primarily on the inter-relationships of the Chumash
with the Spanish, the Mexican, and the Amer ican migra tions that influenced and inhibited
the solidarity ofthetribc.
I highly recommend these interconnected projects to any and all peop le 1hat
ente na in an interest in the anthropological history of coastal California and the ethnic
groups 1hat coexisted, more or less peaceably, upon these shores for centuries. To this
extent I wholeheanedly support Shamus Murphy's fine work concerning these
fascinating subjt.-cts,and suggest funher exwni.nation of the author nbo ut their
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He had been committed to my success and "Barbareno's" fruition also on the large and small screen as well He had recently worked to license his family's literary property,
"Grapes of Wrath" to Steven Spielberg, and he was also slated to be an upcoming Exec Producer on that project as well Both Sony and Disney studio executives have reviewed
and have complemented the Barbareno film script, documented Before he passed, he'd informed me that the full weight of the Steinbeck name is behind the project   "When in
doubt, tell the truth!" -Thom Steinbeck
http://www thomassteinbeck com/about/ 
Ray Bradbury, author of "Farenheit 451" has endorsed Thomas Steinbeck, "There are only two Steinbeck's, one is John and one is Thom, and they are twins in
excellence."

 SHAMUS MEETS WITH U.S. DEPT. OF INTERIOR RYAN ZINKE APR. 18 TO DISCUSS THE NATIVE STRUGGLE TO RETURN ARTIFACTS
FROM SMITHSONIAN - ZINKE IS GIVEN THE BARBARENO BOOK FOR HIS REVIEW...
The picture below is of a brief introduction I (right) had with *U S Dept of Interior Sec Ryan Zinke (left) *oversees Beauru of Indian Affairs and Nation Parks Service which
controls the Channel Islands where much of "Barbareno" will shoot Apr 18, 2017, at the Santa Barbara harbor I shared my Barbareno book with him for his review, on behalf
of Barbareno Chumash Native American and Latino-American advocacy We spoke of the Santa Barbara Chumash cause and their long struggle to have their ancestral
artifacts returned (despite DNA records verifying their 13,000 year old ancestry- oldest in N America), they are not federally recognized) so a cultural center can be build to
dignify their heritage We also talked about the prospective benefits of a co-partnership with the Dept of the Interior and the "Barbareno," the biggest book-tv-*major motion
picture cross-cultural enterprise in the U S history *($75mil budget) currently underway in preparation to film early next year; with growing national support of major tribessee fwd'd the head of Netflix com (the U S 's largest Native American film distributor) endorsement letter of "Barbareno "

"BARBARENO'S" PORTRAYAL OF THE 'FOUNDATION OF TOLERANCE IN CALIFORNIA
"Barbareno" is the untold story of how despite its roots involving atrocities, California became one of the most tolerant states in the Union While California has now become a
global beacon for tolerance and diversity, during the frontier era, the stage was set here for the end of global slavery (Nicholas Den's compassion for indigenous peoples personally
influenced his friend U S Army Brig General John C Fremont (also 1st anti-slavery presidential candidate), who was fired from his command by President Lincoln (who hadn't
yet advocated for the end of slavery) during the Civil War for freeing slaves in the Missouri Territory, which then provoked Pres Lincoln to officially advocate for the end of
slavery to end the war
"Barbareno" is ("Roots" meets "Last of the Mohicans").

All of the most current tv/feature "Barbareno" projects/materials are based on the Barbareno book

"BARBARENO'S" CHUMASH HERITAGE FUND
As a beneficiary, the 'Barbareno' Chumash Heritage Fund (created in 2014) will allocate $7 5mil from project investment and will immediately go to *restoring 8,0000 year old
island/coastal village sites and indigenous cultural/language/habitat preservation, as well as advocating the retrieval of Santa Barbara Chumash artifacts to be housed in a local
native-multicultural center etc (*wildlife preservation)
Shamus Entertainment LLC helped establish and create the "Barbareno" Chumash Heritage Fund in 2014 in conjunction with "Barbareno" Tribal Director Aleqwel
Mendoza, which was created from (a desire to build self-sustainable, indigenous 'craft-based' industries for the Santa Barbara Chumash). A portion of the investment
funds/proceeds from all Shamus Entertainment "Barbareno" tv/film/book projects, including production investment, product placement funds, domestic/global
distribution/syndication and literary publication funds will be appropriated to pay for the medium to long-term *employment for dozens of Chumash Native American to
be trained as professional level Actors/Producers/Production Staff/Crew and Internships for dozens of Chumash children to be employed by Shamus
Entertainment. Three generations of Native descendants of Mikiw Village are working on the "Barbareno" projects
*(More Native Americans will be employed by "Barbareno" tv/film projects than any other feature motion picture or television production history.) Additionally,
"Barbareno" Heritage Funds will be used to create investment for future "Native-Owned" industries, to be determined by a Heritage Council As requested by a top Santa Barbara
Chumash Tribal Elder who has endorsed "Barbareno," Paul Pommier, (watch his video at ShamusEntertainment com) a Santa Barbara Chumash multicultural center will be built
(with "Barbareno Funds") to house 8,000 year old priceless artifacts from Mikiw village, as well as revitalize for native descendants the local "Barbareno" dialect, indigenous crafts,
native ceremonies, and protect and restore local coastal village sites which are in need of rehabilitation with native plants, etc while addressing significant soil erosion issues to
protect the sacred burial remains of Chumash ancestors on dozens of village sites throughout the Santa Barbara area and affiliate villages throughout the Channel Islands
As requested by a top Santa Barbara Chumash Tribal Elder who has endorsed "Barbareno," Paul Pommier, (watch his video below) a Santa Barbara Chumash multicultural center
will be built (with "Barbareno Funds") to house 8,000 year old priceless artifacts from Mikiw village, as well as revitalize for native descendants the local "Barbareno" dialect,
indigenous crafts, native ceremonies, and protect village sites which are in need of rehabilitation with native plants, etc while addressing significant soil erosion issues to protect
the sacred burial remains of Chumash ancestors on dozens of village sites throughout the Santa Barbara area and affiliate villages throughout the Channel Islands  
"Barbareno's" story has been co-developed with tribal elders and has had tribal oversight since inception in 2013, having been conceptualized as the 'flagship for the Santa Barbara
Chumash's now decades long federal recognition process', (to complement their 400 year long struggle of resistance against persecution,) so to obtain their 8,000 year old artifacts
at the Smithsonian and UCSB, and establish their rights to protect sacred burial sites, which have been affected by trespassing and theft of artifacts, and mostly by (*climate
change) as burial remains are now exposed to the elements, and largely also because the natives do not have access to their ancestral lands to restore village sites  
The 'Barbareno' Chumash historically have had their own dialect and culture (1 of 5 of the area's Chumash clans), and additionally, Mikiw Village, the ancestral village of the Paul
Pommier 8,000 year old bloodline and where "Barbareno" largely takes place, has been the ceremonial headquarters of the main 13 coastal/Channel Islands Chumash villages
Highly regulated seashell currency handmade by the Chumash was traded by tribes as far as the Midwest  

 The coastal Chumash were the most advanced of California tribes in terms of a highly controlled economy, basket weaving (which involved complicated mathematical patterns),
ocean-going boat (tomol) building, ceremonies/trade with relations on the Channel islands, and 13,000 years of sustainability from both an ecological and population control
standpoint - which involved colonizing surrounding areas from the Channel Islands to Bakersfield, to San Luis Obispo, CA Their artifacts are among the most prized of the
collections of Native American artifacts being held at the Smithsonian of all California tribes
Please review my offer for a complementary hardback book version of Barbareno, commissioned and later endorsed by my mentor Thomas Steinbeck, first born son of John
Steinbeck, Nobel Prize Laureate re: The Grapes of Wrath  Barbareno, like the aforementioned epic, tells the story of a lost generation in California who faced and overcame great
adversity to define our nation's strengths, and thus culturally unite the diverse populations of the U S  
THE ANCESTRAL CHUMASH EMPIRE - THE BARBARENO REGION IS THE CEREMONIAL HEADQUARTERS - OLDEST INDIGENOUS CULTURE IN U.S.

-OLDEST HUMAN REMAINS IN NORTH AMERICA FOUND ON CHUMASH ANCESTRAL ISLAND
*A Chumash ancestral island off the coast of Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa island of the Channel Islands, has been identified as having been the location where the oldest human
remains have been discovered in North America, the 'Arlington Springs Man,' at over 13,000 years old, which verifies that the Chumash Native Americans, is the longest
continuous indigenous cultures in the North America

https://www nps gov/chis/learn/historyculture/arlington htm
http://www sbnature org/research/anthro/chumash/timel htm
http://www sbnature org/research/anthro/chumash/daily htm
"Barbareno" is the "Roots" version of the California Native American experience  and caters to the Native/*Hispanic/*Latino, (*who both have indigenous roots) populations as
well as mainstream audiences as the intended major demographic groups as projected audience members
The "Barbareno" story portrays 'tolerance based' themes in its quest to uncover the 'foundation of tolerance' in frontier California Research into "Barbareno's" untold story of
California's history has uncovered Dos Pueblos Ranch's 'Underground Railroad' started by Santa Barbara's first doctor, Nicholas Den, who is one of California's founding fathers
*(A refuge for the natives being persecuted in the 1850's during the "Great California Genocide" who suffered a 95% mortality rate, the highest in the nation )

SHAMUS ENTERTAINMENT'S UNPRECEDENTED PARTNERSHIP WITH MALIBU'S WISHTOYO
CHUMASH 
Mati Waiya, Exec Directorof the Malibu Chumash Wishtoyo Village, http://www Wishtoyo org is a Producer/Actor in 'Barbareno' http://www imdb com/name/nm3555814/?
ref_=fn_al_nm_1 
Mati has endorsed "Barbareno" and has offered the Malibu Chumash Village as the primary shooting location to film the seaside Mikiw village scenes, as well as will produce as
well as co-star as Chief Jose Sudon The Wishtoyo village dates to 8,000 years old
http://www wishtoyo org/

I was personally invited by Mati to meet with Jeff Bridges to discuss "Barbareno." Mati is also Producing/Co-starring in Barbareno Jeff's brother Beau is on the
Wishtoyo Board I have been offered a seat on the board also Both Jeff (to be offered to star as Nicholas Den) and Beau (to be offered to co-star as his brother Richard Den) are
listed in our budget to star/co-star; offers pending Investor LOI'S with proof of funds

http://www wishtoyo org/welcome html
http://tedxtalks ted com/video/Chumash-blessing-%7C-Mati-Waiya-%7C *(see TEDXTALKS video broadcast of Mati's ceremonial performance )
http://www huffingtonpost com/julia-wasson/hidden-gems-mati-waiya-of_1_b_4880984 html
http://www latimes com/local/la-me-surf-reserve1002_la1asunc-photo html

Wishtoyo is the West Coast's largest Native legal aid advocate re: protecting natural resources on Chumash ancestral lands (collectively worth hundreds of billions), and is the CA
cultural powerhouse promoting tribal culture and ceremonies
The film centers on the foundation of tolerance in California involving a 'lost frontier generation' who's cross-cultural relationships overcame the 'Great California Genocide: 95%
mortality rate- highest of natives in U S ') The atrocities of which provoked the '1824 Revolt,' the largest indigenous revolt of against California's Mission System, which is
portrayed in the film Wishtoyo is CA's largest indigenous legal advocacy group which has successfully won many court cases against industrial polluters, affecting public and
tribal lands  
I was invited to be a Wishtoyo board of directors member by Mati, however, I requested to postpone my participation until after "Barbareno" is completed (due to my fiduciary
duty/due diligence priorities concerning the urgent moral imperatives I have committed to regarding the Santa Barbara Chumash Native Americans and their heritage interests in
"Barbareno ") Wishtoyo is the state's #1 legal advocacy group fighting for protections of sacred lands/burial grounds
Please review the following summary of the feature film "Barbareno," soon to be in pre-production for a 2018 shooting schedule in Santa Barbara, Malibu, and the Channel Islands,
California which has been stated to have national cultural importance to Native Americans nationwide (see recent native film distributor endorsement below) and which portrays the
untold true story of the foundation of tolerance in frontier California)  

Shamus Entertainment LLC has recently been ranked a top 2000 tv/film prod. co. by IMDBPro.com worldwide users (Apr.2016), see prod. co. ranking on prod. website
link:  http://www shamusentertainment com/ 

"Barbareno" Investment Breakdown
Shamus Entertainment LLC is seeking qualified industry investors for the funding of the 2017 production of "Barbareno": a $75 million dollar major motion picture with an
investment portfolio comprising of (50 shares at $1 5 million dollars per share )
Shamus Entertainment LLC'S copyrighted offerings include the flagship epic ($75mil) "Barbareno" feature film and ($12 5mil) "Barbareno" episodic tv series, in conjunction with
"Barbareno" the book, all projects mentored and endorsed by Thomas Steinbeck, son of John Steinbeck ("The Grapes of Wrath ")

 "Barbareno" is a romanticized epic version of California's untold frontier and tribal history in a cross cultural co-branded venture partnering (12) A-list starring/co-starring actors
with 27 starring/co-starring of emerging Native and Latino actors

BARBARENO SUMMARY
"Barbareno," a k a the "Nicholas Den Docudrama" is based on a true story about the fight for survival of the 19th century frontier Santa Barbara Chumash Native Americans who
partner to build an "underground railroad" with the 1st medical doctor of the area and rancher, Nicholas Den, during a time of genocide of their people
Nicholas Den, although highly underrepresented in history until now, was one of the founding fathers of California (now a top 10 economy in the world) As a pacifist during a time
of rampant violence and Native genocide of the frontier era, Den, helped shape Santa Barbara Native humanitarian causes with an "Underground Railroad " Den indirectly paved
the way for the "Emancipation Proclamation" and the end of global slavery, given his close friendship and influence with Lt Col John C Fremont, who later provoked President
Abraham Lincoln to finally fully support the anti-slavery movement in the Civil War (documented in script )
"Barbareno" is the first historical docudrama frontier Native American epic feature film ever to portray the West Coast colonial and frontier experience, despite CA having the most
abundant and distinct indigenous tribes with over 100 distinct languages http://en wikipedia org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_of_California 
This project was developed also to appeal to the Latin American demographic as well as the Hispanic demographic here in the U S (most of whom have indigenous roots and will
most likely identify with this story given indigenous heritage similarities) along with a universal appeal and messaging of liberation and compassion for mainstream audiences as
well
Please review the following updates as they pertain to our stand alone status as the preeminent California Native American Heritage Film of 2015, given our official support from
the top government film authority of CA, Amy Lemisch, Exec Director of the California Film Commission, (see details below )
We are actively co-branding with the film with the global name brand recognition which Santa Barbara enjoys, being the #1 resort destination on the West Coast
We are building one of the largest and most powerful CA Native American coalitions in order to make this film and build new industries for the indigenous of our area  
Santa Barbara Chumash have traditionally been the epicenter of ceremonial headquarters of coastal CA Native tribes for thousands of years

"BARBARENO" ONE-PAGER SYNOPSIS :
"Barbareno," a feature epic western, is about the 19th century fight for survival of the Santa Barbara Native Chumash people during waves of epidemics and persecution Centering
on tribal member Maria De Los Angeles, she had decades of cross cultural interactions with Nicholas Den, the area's 1st medical doctor and pacifist, who provided refuge with an
"underground railroad "
Barbareno is based on the true story of the legendary 400 year long fight for resistance from violent colonial and frontier persecution of the Mikiw Village Santa Barbara Native
American Tribe Their epic struggle to preserve their culture and way of life against genocide culminates in the largest indigenous uprising of the West Coastal Colonial era, the
1824 Chumash Revolt  
Precipitated by the Great Double Tailed Comet of 1823, this cosmic event is seen as a sign for the Chumash to launch their most formidable rebellion against the tyranny of what
was the last military bastion of the Imperial Spanish Empire in the New World, Santa Barbara, California Led by Mikiw Village leaders, over 400 armed Chumash warriors and as
well as those allied from surrounding Indian nations, trained with rifles by the Mission's Father Ripoll to fight invading pirates three years before, rode down from mountain passes
on horseback above the Mission and Presidio in a coordinated attack, securing and occupying temporarily the Mission/Presidio structures which their ancestors had built as slaves
Although the revolt's success was temporary in liberating Santa Barbara, also known as the largest village of Syuctun of the Chumash Empire stretching from Bakersfield to San
Luis Obispo, and from Malibu to Pt Conception, this masterstroke marked the end of officially sanctioned and institutionalized enslavement, torture, rape, and murder of
California's indigenous peoples, which had suffered a 95% mortality rate, one of the highest in the nation And as the largest revolt in the state's history, it symbolized the the fight
for success of non-negotiable, collective indigenous rights which had been ruthlessly oppressed in what is now known as California, one of the top ten economies of in the world
and was then the most diverse pre-colonial indigenous population in the country, encompassing hundreds of different tribes with different languages and cultures The pre-colonial
Chumash's coastal and island culture had established one of the largest statewide alliances for peace and prosperity which had secured their culture for 12,000 years, with the power
and dominance of their highly regulated sea shell bead currency and jewelry which was used as barter as far as the mid-West Their basketry is world-renown then and now as being
as some of the the most detailed and mathematically complex in California and is considered museum quality by curators  
After the village was overrun and retaliation by the Presidio was taken on its people, the Chief of Mikiw Village's daughter, Maria De Los Angeles, matriarch of modern-day
Chumash,  rose to continue the fight against her people's ancestral lands being taken away from them Her heroic efforts, passed down through oral histories, documents Maria's rise
to influence some of the most historic events of California's frontier era's tribal history, including her co-creation with doctor/rancher Nicholas Den, who's own daughter was killed
by squatters, an 'underground railroad,' providing a refuge at Mikiw's Village's Dos Pueblos Ranch for Chumash fleeing the murderous raids of endless hordes of invading White
squatters and bandits Some CA city governments legalized outright mayhem on indigenous and offered bounties for Indian scalps, so to legalize 'land grabs' of native property At
one point the the State's governor dispatched a Navy destroyer to intervene given the unprecedented civil disorder in U S occupied Santa Barbara
Her legendary acts of courage and defiance, with the help of Mikiw villages' vaqueros and medicine men, Telinawit, Apolonio, and Anacieto establish the Barbareno dynasty as
heroes of California tribal history, who stood up to their world being transformed against insurmountable odds Maria De Los Angel's direct linage, her present day descendants,
sisters Peyleya and Teshna, are contacted through the spirit world by their matriarch, to honor their birthright and their tribe's ancestral role as 'Protectors of the Western Gate,'
continuing their bloodline's sacred commitment for thousands of years to defend and protect with ceremonies Point Conception, the Western Gate, as the 'spiritual portal to the after
life' for all Native Americans across the continent

LEGAL REPRESENTATION: I'm an official upcoming client of A-list entertainment attorney *Wendy Heller (clients also include Matt Dillon, Brett Ratner, Walter F Parks,
etc ) https://pro-labs imdb com/name/nm5626989/ who has agreed to represent "Barbareno," when a deal is made (see documentation below)/
Wendy Heller was referred to me recently from top 100 entertainment attorney Matthew Johnson (has done Oprah's deals) who reviewed my presentation also and considered it
worthy enough to refer me over to Wendy  http://www hollywoodreporter com/thr-esq/power-lawyers-2014-complete-list-699971 (see documentation below )
I had to overcome many confidential Native criteria and participate in many ceremonial protocols for my due diligence re: documentation of (never before filmed) cultural
applications in the film The development process was entirely (in-house Chumash) for the script, entailing 7 months of frequent meetings with tribal advisers
"Barbareno," which has universal tolerance, compassion and faith based themes, appeals to a broad viewership, yet, avoids the trappings of gratuitous violence and sex often
portrayed in the Western genre

 "BARBARENO" UPDATES:
1 The top California government film authority, California Film Commission Executive Director, Amy Lemisch, has given our production an official LETTER OF SUPPORT
regarding our Native American frontier epic, "Barbareno," see documentation below )

"Barbareno," a $75 mil feature motion picture in pre-production, is now an candidate for AB1839, which allows for hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits/rebates for CA
film production, which is handled by the CA Film Commission http://www film ca gov/  "Barbareno" is unparalleled as compared to other studio's films for 2015 (as verified by
IMDBPRO com) with regards to being a flagship for California Heritage, involving the colonial and frontier CA Native American fight for survival; additionally offering many jobs
to local Chumash and hundreds of overall production jobs in Santa Barbara, the original epicenter of CA film production prior to Hollywood (Charlie Chaplin's Flying A Studios )

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October23,2014

Shamus Murphy

Shamus Emcrt!linmtnt LLC
P.O. Box 2354
Santa Barbara, CA 93120
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2 A-list entertainment attorney, Michael Johnson, who has handled Oprah's deals and who has been reported to be one of the top 100 attorney's in the U S by the Hollywood
Reporter,http://www hollywoodreporter com/thr-esq/power-lawyers-2014-complete-list-699971 has officially referred "Barbareno" to A-list entertainment attorney Wendy
Heller https://pro-labs imdb com/name/nm5626989/ , who has agreed to take on handling legal matters for the production  
3 Shamus Entertainment has attached 3 Emmy award winners to its production staff Additionally, the nationwide household comedienne  name, Brett Butler, star of the hit '90's
ABC show, "Grace Under Fire" is attached to co-star in 3 of Shamus Entertainment's other productions: "Anchor Baby," Beach Cougar Gigolo," and "Freedom Town
TV " http://www ShamusEntertainment com Both the New York Times and the Examiner have also seen fit to publish stories about her recent ongoing comeback Brett will also
play a supporting role in "Barbareno "
http://www nytimes com/2013/01/27/arts/television/brett-butler-on-charlie-sheens-anger-management html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
http://www examiner com/article/charlie-sheen-helps-brett-butler-return-to-tv-after-drugs-and-homelessness
4 The Malibu Chumash Village, (the Wishtoyo Foundation) has agreed to endorse "Barbareno," and is offering the Village as a primary shooting location
Mati Wayia, the Exec Director, will also be playing a co-starring role as Chief Jose Sudanhttp://www imdb com/name/nm6904992/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Beau Bridges is a board
member and rock star Pink named her daughter Willow, after a Chumash song "Willow"Mati sang for her when she visited the village A-list actor advocates of Wishtoyo are
currently reviewing the project with great interest for lead roles There is a Heritage Fund set up to benefit Coastal/Island Chumash Villages
5 (PENDING) We are also close to obtaining an official letter of endorsement/support from the United Nations Human Rights Council regarding the genocide afflicted on the
Chumash Tribe during the colonial period (95% infant mortality rate) Our film portrays the Chumash during the 1824 revolt, the largest indigenous revolt in California during the
colonial and frontier periodhttp://www dailykos com/story/2008/08/14/567667/-The-Great-California-Genocide#
6 We have recently received official endorsement from Nicholas Den's (Barbareno's protagonist) great, great, great granddaughter Elizabeth Blevins, who represents the Den
family

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-Recent research provided by Bizabeth re: California'spast involvingquestionable mass burials of natives:
http://www santacruzsentinelcom/social-affairs/20161216/thousands-buried-in-mass-unmaiked-live-oak-grave-honored-with-memorial

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"BARBARENO" HAS THE ENDORSEMENTOF THE TOP SANTABAR.ABRATRIBAL ELDER. PAUL POM}.fiER:

• (Watch the 8 min short film of Santa Barl>araChumash Tnoal Elder, Paul Pommier descnoe the Chumash's "Western Gate" which is the continent's Native portal to the afterlife
at Point Conception in SB County; he has officially endorsed "Barl>areno") The video was filmed in Santa Barbara at a j oint S B Chumash/ Lakota Sioux pow-wow, featuring a
top female Lakota Sioux tribal elder prior Paul Pommier who supported her friend Paul and his advocacy to have his people's artifacts returned

http://www.indepenoent.com/news/2
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 http://www barbarenothemovie com/
After reading my development materials, Paul Pommier gave his full support and official endorsement to the "Barbareno" production ten days before he died in June 2014,
(Pommier family can verify) It was his dying wish that this film be made Three Pommier family members (other(s) are on the S B Chumash board for federal recognition and
support "Barbareno") are officially part of the production

"BARBARENO'S" SANTA BARBARA NATIVES' FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL INDIRECTLY PROVOKES THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION WHICH
BEGINS THE END OF GLOBAL SLAVERY:
The social themes in the film focus on cross-cultural partnerships and the inadvertent "underground railroad" which rancher and 1st Santa Barbara doctor Nicholas Den founded to
protect his Chumash employees In our development, we discovered that Lt Colonel John C Fremont, a supporting character in the film depicted as leading the U S Army in the
Mexican American War in Santa Barbara Fremont was highly influenced by Den and later challenged Abraham Lincoln to use the anti-slavery platform to end the Civil War
Despite wiping out whole Indian villages in the Sierras during the Mexican American War prior to being influenced by Den, 20 years later Fremont later became the 1st anti-slavery
presidential candidate, prior to the Civil War
We speculate and establish in the script that Nicholas Den's humanitarian treatment of Chumash, which Fremont witnessed, set the tone for Fremont's defiant Edict independently
issued later as a Brigadier General in the Civil War, which freed all of the slaves in Missouri, prior to the Emancipation Proclamation President Lincoln fired Fremont as the antislavery movement hadn't taken precedence in the Civil War as of yet Lincoln later realized his mistake and undertook the moral authority to abolish slavery, which then spread
around the globe http://en wikipedia org/wiki/John_C _Fr%C3%A9mont
So essentially, Den's humanitarian acts widely known due to his profound respect/advocacy for Chumash culture, arguably led to the global abolishment of slavery This
information arguably puts the frontier experience in Santa Barbara at the forefront of American story on the West Coast
Additionally, in terms of the significance of Santa Barbara, and the end of global slavery, as The SB Presidio was the  last military bastion of the Spanish Empire in the New World
After the Chumash 1824 revolt depicted in our film, as advised by my Tribal Director, it was one the provocations that inspired other persecuted entities that eventually brought
down the wave of hemispheric genocide of the Royalists, etc a few short years later via Mexican Independence

SANTA BARBARA NATIVE AMERICAN CHUMASH (DIRECT DESCENDANTS OF FILM'S 19TH CENTURY PROTAGONIST, MARIA DE LOS
ANGELES, TO CO-STAR IN FILM):
My Santa Barbara Chumash Tribal Director, Aleqwel Mendoza https://pro-labs imdb com/name/nm6318804/ is also producer/actor re: "Barbareno " 
His wife is Marissa Mendoza, granddaughter of S B tribal elder and Barbareno clan founder, Paul Pommier, and their daughters Peyleya and Teshna are both are the great, great,
granddaughters of the film's protagonist heroine, Chumash Maria De Los Angeles, who is the matriarch of modern day SB Chumash ) http://www independe
nt com/news/2010/jul/15/maria-de-los-angeles-chumash-princess-gaviota/ Aleqwel's family are featured in supporting roles playing themselves protesting Native oppression and
stepping into their tribal lineage of their ancestral Chief patriarch of their family, Chief Cirilo Both Aleqwel and Mati are top Chumash tribal dancers
Aleqwel has thanked Shamus for being a primary supporter in his tribal resurgence as one of the area's top tribal dancers

MY FAMILY (OWNERS OF TOP MEDICAL FACILITIES IN SANTA BARBARA) ARE IN TALKS WITH NATIVE CHUMASH LEADERS TO CO-BRAND AS 
THE FUTURE SANTA BARBARA CHUMASH TRIBAL MEDICAL CLINIC AND SURGICAL CENTER:
My family is Santa Barbara's largest, private, family owned medical providers, owning and operating Mission Terrace (#1 sub-acute hospital in the U S ) http://www missionterrac
esb com/, 222 West Surgical Center, and Cliff View Terrace Luxury Senior Living Our staff of over 300 skilled medical professionals has cared for tens of thousands of area
residents since 1978   My family has had discussions with tribal leaders to co-brand to instigate a 2nd major industry with the Santa Barbara Chumash, in addition to film
production/ the building of a Native themed  major film studio here also to offer world class sound stages for global production companies who also seek Santa Barbara's year round
exceptional weather (averages 68 degrees/ best in country), and unmatched scenery for on-location shooting at this top destination location with the unparalleled nearby Channel
Island(s), as well
Nicholas Den built a foundation of compassion and excellence of medical and civic service here is Santa Barbara and was one of California's founding fathers His legacy locally
has had international reach having created a environment here where humanitarian causes can flourish For example some of the most well known global aid organization are based
here: Direct Relief Internationalhttp://www directrelief org/ which is on the front line of acquiring and delivering medical supplies which they ship for free globally for natural
disasters  for Ebola patients in Africa (Den was on the front line of multiple deadly outbreaks of pandemics here in CA) and Surgical Eye Expeditions
international http://www seeintl org/about/ which has performed over 400,000 sight restoring operations Santa Barbara has the largest per capita holdings for charitable trusts and
foundations in the U S at $2 1 billion

*The following latest "Barbareno" materials, please request NDA for review:
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The Barbareno book 
The "Barbareno" TV series treatment
The "Barbareno" feature film synopsis
The "Barbareno" feature film script 
The "Barbareno" business plan
The "Barbareno"​ feature film budget

MY WORK ON BARBARENO IS ALSO A TESTAMENT TO HONOR MY FILIPINO HERITAGE AND INDIGENOUS ANCESTRY
 - I am of Filipino descent (Manila) from my mother's (Evelina Murphy) father's side - Shamus is a direct descendant of participants of the Filipino Guerrilla
Resistance, allied with the U S A , in fighting against the invading Imperial Japanese Army during World War 2  
https://en wikipedia org/wiki/Philippine_resistance_against_Japan 
- They were overseen/supplied by U S Army General Douglas MacArthur Douglas who was also field marshal for the Philippine Army  
https://en wikipedia org/wiki/Douglas_MacArthur_in_World_War_II  
- My grandfather (Rufo Landrito - became a high ranking Lieutenant in the Manila Metro Police Force - one of the largest cities in Asia) *His brother was tortured
and beaten to death in 1943 with sharpened bamboo sticks by Japanese soldiers for his family's primary role in participating in an uprising of rebels outside of Manila

 against the brutal occupation of the Japanese, where countless Filipinos were tortured/killed  
- Shamus' grandmother Aurora (who had 16 Imperial Japanese soldiers as gentleman suitors who courted her due to her beauty and family's wealth,) would pass on
Japanese troop movement information to Rufo, at the time 'a lowly fisherman who would bring her 1 fish a day to 'court her ' Their interactions together saved many
U S Army solders' lives when the U S forces returned to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese and fought alongside the F G R  
*(This proprietary true story of his family's WW2 experiences, is in development by Shamus Entertainment for a future major motion picture production in
conjunction with a prospective future exclusive partnership, pending review, with the Philippine government )
- All have since become U S citizens of their beloved 'mother country' - the U S A
*(More California Native Americans will be employed by "Barbareno" tv/film projects than any other feature motion picture or television productions ever in U.S.
history.) 

Please advise with direct mailing address if I can mail you a complementary new first edition 11in by 11in., leather bound, gold leaf inlay hardback Barbareno book, of
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Secretary Zinke Names Steve Wackowski as Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs
ANCHORAGE - U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced that Steve Wackowski will serve
as his Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs based out of Anchorage. Zinke made the announcement in Anchorage
as part of his current tour of Alaska.
“A lifelong Alaskan and Air Force Major, Steve is perfectly qualified to advise me on Alaskan issues,” said
Secretary Zinke. “Like 10 percent of Alaskans, Steve served in the military, and he then continued his service
as a civilian working for elected officials. His broad range of experience will prove to be invaluable as the
Department focuses on future energy opportunities in Alaska, the welfare of Alaska Natives, and the vast
expanses of lands and waters under Interior’s management.”
"It's an incredible honor to be asked to serve on Secretary Zinke's staff. I look forward to working with our
state, local, and First Alaskan partners to help unlock Alaska's potential," said Wackowski.
Wackowski grew up in Anchorage and spent his summers working in Ninilchik for his family’s halibut and
salmon sport-fishing business. After graduating from Bartlett High School in Anchorage, he played division IAA football at Saint Mary’s College, where he earned a degree in Computer Science and a commission in the
Air Force Reserve from UC-Berkeley’s Air Force ROTC program.
He is currently a Major in the Reserve and drills at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson at the 611th Air
Operations Center. He has served on several active duty tours throughout his reserve career including
contingency deployments to Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iraq.
After his last active duty tour, Steve moved home to Alaska to work as the remote sensing operations manager
for Fairweather Science, LLC in Anchorage. Steve’s work detecting and mapping maternal polar bear dens for
oil and gas companies on Alaska’s North Slope was nationally recognized and helped earn him the Alaska
Journal of Commerce’s “Top 40 under 40” Award in 2015.
His public policy background includes serving as a Professional Staff member on the U.S. Senate Commerce,
Science and Transportation Committee and as the late Senator Ted Stevens’ last serving Press Secretary. He
most recently managed U.S. Senate Energy Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski’s reelection campaign.
Steve is an avid hunter and fisherman who says he continually gets out-fished by his wife Lindsay. They enjoy
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Interior Announces Share the Experience 2016 Photo Contest Winners
Citizen Photographers Compete for Photo Placement on National Public Lands and
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior today, along with the National Park Foundation and
other participating federal recreation land agencies, announced the winners of the 2016 Share the Experience
photography contest on the agency’s popular Instagram account and launched the 2017 contest.
This annual contest invites amateur photographers to submit their favorite views, moments, and adventures
from America’s national parks and public lands. The winning picture, captured by Craig McIntyre of
Rockport, Texas, will be featured on the annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
“These incredible photos represent some of America's best recreation, wilderness and wildlife, and I'm happy
to have the opportunity to share them with the nation,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke.
“Expanding access for hunting, fishing, motorized recreation, hiking and more is a cornerstone of my agenda
for America's public lands. From riders kicking-up dirt at the White Ridge Trail System in New Mexico to the
amazing sunset behind Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, the photos showcase that these places are truly for
‘the benefit and enjoyment of the people.' Hopefully they inspire some young people to get outside and enjoy
it.”
More than 16,500 photos were submitted with more than 710,000 photo views over the course of the contest,
which ran from April 28, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2016. The contest saw a 50 percent increase in new users and
almost a 10 percent increase in overall photo submissions from the previous contest year.
“Photos have the power to inspire curiosity about our national parks and public lands,” said Will Shafroth,
president of the National Park Foundation. “This contest motivates people to get out, find their park, and enjoy
these treasured places.”
Dabbling in wildlife photography since the early 1970s, grand prize winner Craig McIntyre of Rockport,
Texas and his wife make weekly visits to Aransas National Wildlife Refuge during the summer months.

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"I like photographing the frogs because they 're a1t istic - little reptiles and amphibians are gorgeous to me. I' ve
been studying them for 60 years now - patterns , designs , and their behavior all fascinate me," said McIn tyre .
"Public lands are ve1y impo1tant to me, especially places like Big Bend National Park, Aransas National
Wildlife Refuge , and South Padre Island National Seashore. These places and the habitat need to be
protected. "
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The Nairnws at Zion National Park in Utah.
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Share the Experience is the official photo contest of America 's national parks and federal recrea tional lands ,
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DOI In The News
• E&E Publishing: Inter ior Review Of Methane Rule May Inh ibit Public Comment.
• Associated Press: Sessions Expands Program To Combat Tr ibal Crime.
• Nation Sun News: Ute Tr ibe Faces New Obstacle To Proposed Casino In Colorado.
• Santa Barbara (CA) Edhat: Add it ional Coverage: Secretary Zinke Speaks At Reagan
Center.
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
• Kalispe l Tribe Sues Over Casino App roval In Washington State.
• Blackfeet Tr ibal Members To Vote On Water Compact.
• Court Rejects Challenge To Tr ibal Lease Ruling.
Bureau Of Indian Education

 • Sample Story.

Bureau Of Land Management
• Eugene (OR) Register-Guard: Jury Deliberations To Enter Third Day In Bundy
Ranch Standoff Case.
• Idaho Falls (ID) Post Register: BLM Seeks Idaho Resource Advisory Council
Members.

Bureau Of Ocean Energy Management
• Sample Story.

Bureau Of Reclamation
• Yakima River Pressure Tunnel, Built In 1931, Failed Soon After Completion And
Was Repaired At Great Expense.
• Some Warn Of Dangers To San Luis Reservoir Dam.
• Additional Coverage: Lake Powell To Release Above-average Amount Of Water To
Lake Mead.

Bureau Of Safety And Environmental Enforcement
• Sample Story.

Fish And Wildlife Service
• The Hill: FWS Denies Protections For Florida Black Bears, Mojave Tortoises.
• Washington Times: Geese That Died In Montana Mine Pit Had Internal Lesions.
• The Guardian (UK): Environmental Groups Want Giraffes To Be Listed As
Endangered.
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Crews Fight Wildfire In Okefenokee National Wildlife
Refuge.
• KYUK-TV Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta (AK): FWS Holds Public Hearing On Kusko
Federal Salmon Management.
• WFOR-TV Miami: FWS Taking Public Comments On Proposed Miami Development.
• The New Yorker: FWS Agent Helped Uncover Ring Of Reptile Traffickers.

National Park Service
• Great Falls (MT) Tribune: Free Admission Offered During National Park Week.
• Albany (NY) Times Union: Saratoga National Historical Park Grows By 170 Acres.
• Washington Times: Pearl Harbor Survivor Interred On Sunken USS Arizona.
• Washington Times: Moose Population Jumps At Island Royale National Park As
Wolves Decline.
• Associated Press: Search Continues For Missing Grand Canyon Hikers.
• Washington Times: Man Sentenced 76 Years For Beating Of NPS Employee.
• Washington Times: Clock Tower Over Trump Hotel Reopens For Tours.
• KLAS-TV Las Vegas: Paddle Wheeler Boat Loses Power On Lake Mead.
• Washington Times: Maine Library Joins National Register Of Historic Places.
• Omaha (NE) World-Herald: Investment In National Parks Urged.
• Washington Post: National Park Service Announces New Parking Meters On Mall.
• Washington Post: WPost Offers Guide To Junior Ranger Activities.
• Philadelphia Inquirer: Museum Of American Revolution Opens In Philadelphia After

 2009 Land Swap.

Office Of Insular Affairs
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Office Of Surface Mining
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US Geological Survey
• KSJR-FM Collegeville (MN): Climate Change Impacting Cutthroat Trout In Rocky
Mountains.

Top National News
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Media Analyses: Trump Returns To “America First”
Message In Visit To Wisconsin.
• USA Today: Administration Stresses Ties Between Illegal Immigration, Crime.
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Ossoff Falls Just Short Of Win In GA6, Advances To
June 20 Runoff Against Handel.
• Washington Post: Pence Says US Seeks “Free” And “Fair” Trade, Opens Door To
Bilateral Deal With Japan.
• Washington Post: IMF Warns Of Threat Posed By Protectionism.
• Politico: Industry Groups Pushing Pruitt To Use Private Lawyers To Fight Water
Regulation.
• Washington Post: WPost: Trump’s Financial Regulation Approach Should Maintain
“Beefed-Up” Capital Requirements.
• Wall Street Journal: WSJournal Urges Trump To Review Obama’s Customs And
Border Protection Rules.
• The Hill: The Hill Analysis Lists Seven Key Players Trump’s Infrastructure Bill.
• Wired: Wired Analysis: $1 Trillion For Infrastructure Will “Barely Cover” Investment
Needs.
• TIME: Bloomberg, Pope Say Key To Addressing Climate Change Is In Plants.
• USA Today: Scientists Document First Climate Change-Driven Instance Of “River
Piracy” In Our Lifetimes.
• Philly (PA): Op-ed: China Leading The Way In Green Technology Future.

Editorial Wrap-Up
• New York Times.
   - “Mr. Trump Plays By His Own Rules (Or No Rules).”
   - “South Korea’s Moment Of Truth.”
   - “Big Tobacco Attacks Sensible FDA Rules On Vaping.”
• Washington Post.
   - “Erdogan’s Ugly Win could Cause All Kinds Of Problems – Even For Him.”
   - “A Depression-Era Law Could Get A New Life Under Trump. Here’s What it Should
Look Like.”
   - “Two Republicans In Virginia Pitch A Free Lunch. The Third Sticks To Reality.”
• Wall Street Journal.
   - “Highway From The Endangerment Zone.”
   - “Offshore Drilling Blowout Preventer.”

    - “Theresa May’s Election Opportunity.”

Big Picture
• Headlines From Today’s Front Pages.

Washington Schedule
• Today’s Events In Washington.

Last Laughs
• Late Night Political Humor.

DOI In The News
Interior Review Of Methane Rule May Inhibit Public Comment.
E&E Publishing (4/18) reports Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke called for an
unusually short 21-day review of the Bureau of Land Management’s Methane
and Waste Prevention Rule to determine if the regulation was consistent with
new policies. Many are concerned that the short turnaround deadline will shut
out public input on possible revisions. Western Energy Alliance President
Kathleen Sgamma said, “If Interior wants to do this in a legally defensible way,
it will of course have to go through public notice and comment, and it has to
address any substantive comments made from any party, whether it’s industry
or an environmental group.” While the Senate would have to vote on a repeal
of the rule under the Congressional Review Act by May 10, Sgamma said, “If
Interior doesn’t follow the process, they leave themselves open to litigation. ...
It just doesn’t make sense not to go through the regular Administrative
Procedures Act process.”
        Activists Want Methane Rule Kept In Place. The Grand Junction (CO) Daily
Sentinel (4/19, Sauer) reports a “tax day rally” was held Tuesday to call on
Sen. Cory Gardner to defend the BLM’s methane rule. According to the article,
“approximately dozen people who attended the rally...cited multiple reasons
for wanting the rule kept in place, including the financial boon to taxpayers and
improved air quality.”
        BLM’s Methane Rule Defended. For the “Congress” blog of The Hill (4/18),
Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.), Chief Executive Officer,
American Security Project, writes that when “natural gas is wasted, taxpayers
lose out on tens of millions of dollars in royalty revenue every single year.”
Cheney argues that “wasting methane is not only irresponsible, it has serious
national security implications that could impact America’s role as a leader in
fostering energy security.” He notes that “recently, four Generals, an Admiral,
and more than 2,000 U.S. veterans signed a letter addressed to the Senate—
urging them to defend the BLM’s waste rule.” In the letter, “they underscored
how our nation’s energy security and the development of our natural resources
are inextricably linked.”

Sessions Expands Program To Combat Tribal Crime.
The AP (4/18) reports from Helena, MT that Attorney General Sessions “moved
Tuesday to expand an Obama administration initiative to allow more tribal
authorities access to federal anti-crime databases – an action long sought by
tribes from the Metlakatla of Alaska to the Oneida of New York.” Sessions’

 announcement “was part of a broader package to improve the sometimesstrained relationship between federal authorities and Native America.”
According to the AP, “complex historical, cultural and legal relationships
between tribes and the U.S. government have complicated that effort in the
past. ‘Law enforcement in Indian Country faces unique practical and
jurisdictional challenges,’ Sessions said in a statement, ‘and the Department of
Justice is committed to working with them to provide greater access to
technology, information and necessary enforcement.’” The Elko (NV) Daily Free
Press (4/18) also reports.
        Secretary Zinke Welcomes Effort To Combat Crimes Against Native Women
And Girls. The Nation Sun News (4/18) reports that Interior Secretary Ryan
Zinke is “welcoming efforts to address violence in Indian Country, especially
crimes against Native women and girls.” The Bureau of Indian Affairs is “part
of a new law enforcement group whose goal is to combat violence on tribal
lands by increasing collaboration and coordination among 12 federal agencies.”
Zinke said in a press release on Tuesday, “Law enforcement in Indian Country
is especially complex, and it is heart-breaking that crimes against Native
American women and girls occur at exponentially higher rates than non-Native
populations. It’s a subject that I have been especially passionate about since
my time representing Montana.”

Ute Tribe Faces New Obstacle To Proposed Casino In Colorado.
The Nation Sun News (4/18) reports that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke “has
made it clear that he won’t allow the sale or transfer of public land, a stance
that endangers a casino being proposed by the Ute Tribe.” The tribe is seeking
“to buy 2,453 acres in Colorado from the Bureau of Land Management.”
However, Zinke has “repeatedly opposed such transactions,” and “just last
week, he went so far as to stop the proposed transfer of federal land to a tribe
in Montana, his home state, even though the property lies within the tribe’s
reservation.”

Additional Coverage: Secretary Zinke Speaks At Reagan Center.
Additional coverage of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s appearance at the
Reagan Center was provided by the Santa Barbara (CA) Edhat (4/19, Shapiro),
the Daily Nexus (4/18, Rubio), and KPAX-TV Missoula, MT (4/18, Lehr).

Bureau Of Indian Affairs
Kalispel Tribe Sues Over Casino Approval In Washington State.
The AP (4/18, Geranios) reports that the Kalispel Tribe “sued the U.S.
government Tuesday over its approval of a rival casino project by the Spokane
Tribe in the lucrative eastern Washington state gambling market.” The lawsuit
against the Interior Department “involves the rare approval of an offreservation casino about two miles (3.2 kilometers) from the Northern Quest
Casino.” The new project “will have a devastating impact on Northern Quest,
which funds nearly all of the Kalispel Tribe’s government operations,” said the
lawsuit filed in federal court.
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by the Seattle (WA) PostIntelligencer (4/18, Geranios), the Olympian (WA) (4/18, Geranios), U.S. News

 & World Report (4/18, Geranios), the Washington (DC) Times (4/18,
Geranios), the Seattle (WA) Times (4/18, Geranios), the Spokane (WA)
Spokesman-Review (4/18, Clouse), and KREM-TV Spokane (WA) Spokane, WA
(4/18).

Blackfeet Tribal Members To Vote On Water Compact.
The AP (4/18) reports that “members of the Blackfeet Indian Tribe are
scheduled to vote this week on a water compact that has been decades in the
making.” If the compact is approved, “it would confirm and quantify the tribe’s
water rights and the tribe’s jurisdiction over those rights on the reservation
near Glacier National Park.” Tribal chairman Harry Barnes “calls Thursday’s
vote one of the most important and historical votes in tribal history.”
        Additional coverage was provided by the Flathead (MT) Beacon (4/18),
the Great Falls (MT) Tribune (4/18, Murray, Black), and KPAX-TV Missoula
(MT) Missoula, MT (4/18).

Court Rejects Challenge To Tribal Lease Ruling.
Law360 (4/18, Westney) reports that the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday backed the
Interior Department’s “decision to terminate a 50-year lease on the trust land
of the Colorado River Indian Tribes in California, saying the Interior’s Bureau of
Indian Affairs didn’t allow the federally recognized tribe to dictate that
decision.”

Bureau Of Indian Education
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The following is a sample story intended to show the position of the section.
On a typical day, this section will only appear if there is relevant content.

Bureau Of Land Management
Jury Deliberations To Enter Third Day In Bundy Ranch Standoff Case.
The AP (4/18) reports that “a federal jury ended a second full day of
deliberations Tuesday with no verdict in the trial of six men who brought
assault-style weapons to a standoff that stopped government agents from
rounding up cattle near Cliven Bundy’s ranch in April 2014.” According to the
article, “jurors spent a full day at work Monday before sending questions to the
judge that appeared to suggest they may not reach a unanimous verdict for
each defendant.”
        Wife Of Cliven Bundy Awaits Husband’s Fate. USA Today (4/18, Anglen)
reports on Carol Bundy, whose husband Cliven has “been held in a Nevada
correctional facility without bail for more than a year” awaiting trial three years
after “more than 400 ranchers, militia members and protesters from every
state in the union” came to Nevada “in answer to a social-media call to arms,
to mount a show of force against federal agents who had court orders to seize
Cliven Bundy’s cattle from federal lands.” Carol Bundy said they “are being
tried for making federal authorities look bad.” Prosecutors say they made “an
armed assault on agents from the Bureau of Land Management.”

 BLM Seeks Idaho Resource Advisory Council Members.
The Idaho Falls (ID) Post Register (4/18) reports that the Bureau of Land
Management “seeks to fill five positions on a council that advises the
organization on public land issues.”

Bureau Of Ocean Energy Management
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On a typical day, this section will only appear if there is relevant content.

Bureau Of Reclamation
Yakima River Pressure Tunnel, Built In 1931, Failed Soon After
Completion And Was Repaired At Great Expense.
The Ellensburg (WA) Daily Record (4/18, Buhr) reports on the August 23, 1931
explosion of the Yakima River Pressure Tunnel, completed 2 1/2 months prior
to the explosion by the Bureau of Reclamation. The Bureau, according to the
article, “tried to keep quiet about what had happened,” but it was published
nonetheless and “hit the AP Wire and went across the nation.” Because of
various problems the tunnel could not be cleared until November 19, 1931. It
ended up taking “125 men to work seven days a week, three shifts a day to
get the tunnel repaired before the next agricultural season.” The repairs
required “11,820 cubic feet of grout to seal up the tunnel and 36 cubic yards of
new concrete...reinforced with short dowel steel bars.” After that, the tunnel
was lined with “1,058 feet of eight foot by nine inch diameter steel pipe.”

Some Warn Of Dangers To San Luis Reservoir Dam.
KVPR-FM Fresno, CA (4/18, Romero) reports, “Some of the same people who
warned state leaders about the probability of Oroville Dam failing are now
sounding the alarm at San Luis Reservoir,” which is “nearly full at about 97
percent” for the “first time since before the drought began.” The B.F. Sisk
Dam, owned by the Bureau of Reclamation “is a 382 foot tall mound of clay,
dirt, and rocks.” Mynul Chowdhury of the Bureau’s Division of Safety of Dams
said, “This failure is unlikely for any particular year, however the
consequences...could be very severe.” According to the article, he said that
“his team would like to raise the dam by 15 to 20 feet and use a layer of sand
to fill cracks if they form.” Others suggest lowering the water level to “50 feet
from the top of the dam,” but Chowdhury said that would not be “needed at
the moment because of the other measures the Reclamation is taking.”

Additional Coverage: Lake Powell To Release Above-average Amount Of
Water To Lake Mead.
Additional coverage that the Bureau of Reclamation “said Monday that it will
release 9 million acre-feet (enough water to cover an acre of land one foot
deep) from Lake Powell, sending it down the Colorado to Lake Mead,” was
provided by the Las Vegas Review-Journal (4/18, Elliott) and the Arizona Daily

 Sun (4/18, Elliott).

Bureau Of Safety And Environmental Enforcement
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Fish And Wildlife Service
FWS Denies Protections For Florida Black Bears, Mojave Tortoises.
The Hill (4/18, Devaney) reports that the Fish and Wildlife Service “declined to
protect certain black bears and tortoises.” According to the article, “in
response to petitions to list tortoises founded in the Mojave desert as
endangered, and add new protections for Florida black bears, the FWS said
Tuesday that these protections are not warranted.”
        Additional coverage was provided by the Bradenton (FL) Herald (4/18,
Nealeigh) and WTVT-TV Tampa, FL (4/18).

Geese That Died In Montana Mine Pit Had Internal Lesions.
The AP (4/18) reports that “necropsies found geese that died late last year
after landing in the toxic waters of a former open pit copper mine in Montana
had severe internal tissue damage that appeared to have been caused by a
corrosive substance.” A report released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
“says copper and zinc – which were found in the birds’ stomachs – could have
been the cause or contributing factor in the lesions in their throats, stomachs
and intestines.” According to the article, “between 3,000 and 4,000 snow
geese died after a late migration combined with a sudden storm forced them to
seek refuge in Berkeley Pit in Butte.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by U.S. News & World Report
(4/18), ABC News (4/18), the Boston (MA) Herald (4/18), the Business Insider
(4/18), the Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune (4/18), the New York Daily News
(4/18), Philly (PA) (4/18), the Washington (DC) Post (4/18, Press), and the
Daily Mail (4/18).
        Additional coverage was provided by the Helena (MT) Independent
Record (4/18, Dunlap), the Missoulian (MT) (4/18, Dunlap), and KBZK-TV
Butte (MT) Butte, MT (4/18).

Environmental Groups Want Giraffes To Be Listed As Endangered.
The Guardian (UK) (4/19, Milman) reports that “conservationists have lodged a
formal request for the US government to list giraffes as endangered in a bid to
prevent what they call the ‘silent extinction’ of the world’s tallest land animal.”
According to the article, “a legal petition filed by five environmental groups has
demanded that the US Fish and Wildlife Service provide endangered species
protections to the giraffe, which has suffered a precipitous decline in numbers
in recent years.” The petition states that the US is “uniquely positioned to help
conserve these tall, graceful and iconic animals”.

 Crews Fight Wildfire In Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (4/18) reports that “about 200 Georgia,
Florida and U.S. firefighters are trying to control a wildfire of 20,000-plus acres
in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, officials said.” According to Wendy
Burnett of the Georgia Forestry Commission, “a lightning strike started the
blaze, known as the West Mims Fire, on April 6.” The fire is about 3 percent
contained.

FWS Holds Public Hearing On Kusko Federal Salmon Management.
KYUK-TV Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, AK (4/18, MacArthur) reports that the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service was set Tuesday to hold a public meeting on the
Kuskokwim salmon fishery. At the Bethel Cultural Center, the federal agency
will “listen to public input on management requests it’s received for the coming
fishing season.”

FWS Taking Public Comments On Proposed Miami Development.
WFOR-TV Miami (4/18, Nelson) reports on a proposal to develop at least a
portion of the “140-acre Richmond Pine Rockland” in Miami, which is home to
“things found nowhere else in the world: the Miami Tiger Beetle and the Miami
Rock Snake.” County commissioners explained they had already approved a
project, though one said, “It was not the idea of a Walmart or anything even
remotely close to that.” Yet “Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s staff has already
essentially signed off on the Walmart project” commenting that there are “a
host of environmental concessions, including leaving scores of acres of the
property untouched.” The project must still be approved by the US Fish and
Wildlife Service, which “is taking public comments on the proposed Pine
Rockland development through May 22nd.”

FWS Agent Helped Uncover Ring Of Reptile Traffickers.
The New Yorker (4/18, Borowitz) reports on an investigation in which Special
Agent Paul Montuori, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, took part that led to
“a twelve-state ring of reptile traffickers.” Montuori explained that few “make
substantial money from the trade.” They are, instead, motivated by wanting to
find rare animals. Montuori helped to expose the ring that was then prosecuted
by the Justice Department.

National Park Service
Free Admission Offered During National Park Week.
The Great Falls (MT) Tribune (4/18) reports that “admission is free Saturday
and Sunday at Yellowstone and Glacier national parks as part of National Park
Week, which runs April 15-23.” The National Park Service “just turned 100
years old.” According to the article, “during 10 days of the year, all National
Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to
everyone.”
        Additional coverage of National Park Week was provided by the Atlanta
(GA) Journal-Constitution (4/18, Toone).

Saratoga National Historical Park Grows By 170 Acres.

 The Albany (NY) Times Union (4/18) reports that “after a decade of working
with the Open Space Institute, Saratoga National Historical Park has acquired
170 acres of historically significant land.” The property is “a key portion of the
historic site of the Battles of Saratoga, considered by many to be the turning
point of the American Revolution.” Park Superintendent Amy Bracewell said,
“The preservation and protection of our nation’s history is at the very core of
our mission. Our partners at OSI and the private landowners had the vision
and commitment to ensure this history is preserved in perpetuity. I am thrilled
that this land where America fought for our country’s founding freedoms and
rights is preserved for future generations.” The park “secured funding from the
Land and Water Conservation Fund to provide for the transfer of the property.”
        Additional coverage was provided by the Saratogian (NY) (4/18).

Pearl Harbor Survivor Interred On Sunken USS Arizona.
The AP (4/18, McDermott) reports that “a veteran who survived the attack on
Pearl Harbor and died last year at age 94 has been reunited with his fallen
shipmates on the sunken USS Arizona.” Raymond Haerry was “interred on the
ship in a ceremony that his granddaughter says was solemn and beautiful.”
Haerry is “the 42nd survivor to rejoin his shipmates, according to the National
Park Service.” Spokesman Jay Blount “said these ceremonies help bring
closure to the families, allow sailors to return to their shipmates and raise
awareness of the sacrifices made 75 years ago.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by TIME (4/18, McDermott), the
Fulton (MO) Sun (4/19), the Albuquerque (NM) Journal (4/18, McDermott), the
Boston (MA) Herald (4/18), the Business Insider (4/18, Mcdermott), the San
Francisco (CA) Chronicle (4/18, Mcdermott), Daily Mail (4/18), the Japan
Times (4/19), and Yahoo! News (4/18, McDermott).

Moose Population Jumps At Island Royale National Park As Wolves
Decline.
The AP (4/18, Flesher) reports that “with only two wolves left to feast on them,
the moose of Isle Royale National Park are undergoing a population explosion
that could endanger the wilderness area’s fir trees and eventually cause many
of the moose to starve, scientists said Tuesday.” In their report, Michigan
Technological University researchers said that “the unchecked growth of
hulking moose at the Lake Superior island park shows the need to take more
wolves there, restoring a predator-prey balance that has benefited both
species and the park’s ecosystem.” The National Park Service is “considering
options to restore the wolf population, but hasn’t committed to doing so.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by the Bristol (VA) Herald Courier
(4/18, Flesher), ABC News (4/18, Flesher), the Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune
(4/18, Flesher), the New York Daily News (4/18), Philly (PA) (4/18, Flesher),
the San Francisco (CA) Chronicle (4/18, Flesher), U.S. News & World Report
(4/18), the Washington (DC) Post (4/18, John Flesher  , Ap), the Detroit (MI)
Free Press (4/18, Flesher), the Denver (CO) Post (4/18, Flesher), the Daily
Mail (4/18), WWJ-TV Detroit (MI) Detroit (4/18), and WJBK-TV Detroit (MI)
Detroit (4/18).

Search Continues For Missing Grand Canyon Hikers.
The AP (4/18, Galvan) reports that “an intense search” in the Grand Canyon

 for a pair of hikers resumed Tuesday, National Park Service spokeswoman
Robin Martinsaid. According to the article, “the search includes three ground
teams consisting of about 20 people total, a National Park Service helicopter, a
drone and an inflatable motor raft that was flown into the canyon.” The article
says that “search crews are looking within a mile and a mile and half of where
the hikers were last seen, as well as where the creek meets the Colorado
River.”
        Additional coverage was provided by ABC News (4/18, Perlow, Mccarthy),
CBS News (4/18), the Fort Wayne (IN) News-Sentinel (4/18), the Boston (MA)
Herald (4/18), the Chicago (IL) Tribune (4/18, Billeaud, Burke), U.S. News &
World Report (4/18, Galvan), the Arizona Republic (4/18), the New York Post
(4/18), the Boston (MA) Herald (4/18), the New York Daily News (4/18), the
Daily Mail (4/18, Parry, Farberov), Yahoo! News (4/18, Galvan), WWJ-TV
Detroit (MI) Detroit (4/18), KTAR-FM Glendale (AZ) Glendale, AZ (4/18),
WRTV-TV Indianapolis (IN) Indianapolis (4/18), and WXYZ-TV Detroit (MI)
Detroit (4/18).

Man Sentenced 76 Years For Beating Of NPS Employee.
The AP (4/18) reports that “a man convicted of attempted murder and other
crimes in the beating of a National Park Service worker in southern Arizona has
been sentenced to 76 years in prison.” Authorities say Gil Gaxiola was
“sentenced Monday in Cochise County Superior Court on convictions stemming
from the August 2013 beating of a worker at Chiricahua National Monument.”
Gaxiola was “convicted of attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery,
aggravated assault, kidnapping and theft of means of transportation.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by the Arizona Daily Star (4/18),
the Albuquerque (NM) Journal (4/18), the Bristol (VA) Herald Courier (4/18),
and U.S. News & World Report (4/18).

Clock Tower Over Trump Hotel Reopens For Tours.
The AP (4/18, Harpaz) reports that “the clock tower over the Trump hotel in
Washington has quietly reopened for tours after a three-year renovation.” The
tower and tours are operated by the National Park Service. NPS spokesman
Michael Litterst “said the General Services Administration, which owns the
property, wanted a ‘soft opening’ for the Feb. 9 relaunch.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by the Washington (DC) Post
(4/18, Beth J. Harpaz  , Ap), ABC News (4/18, HARPAZ), the Bristol (VA)
Herald Courier (4/18, HARPAZ), the Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune (4/18,
HARPAZ), the San Francisco (CA) Chronicle (4/18, HARPAZ), and the Daily Mail
(4/18).

Paddle Wheeler Boat Loses Power On Lake Mead.
KLAS-TV Las Vegas (4/18, Bowers) reports that “a paddle wheeler boat lost
power on Lake Mead Tuesday stranding more than 160 passengers, according
to the National Park Service.” According to the article, “the situation turned
scary when strong winds gusting above 30 miles per hour, pushed the triple
decker Mississippi-style paddle wheeler into slips at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor
and Lake Mead Marina.” With helps from crews with the National Park Service,
Las Vegas Boat Harbor and Nevada Department of Wildlife, the paddle wheeler
was “pushed toward the breakwater where park staff were able to safely

 offload around 60 passengers onto patio boats.”

Maine Library Joins National Register Of Historic Places.
The AP (4/18) reports that “a library in the Maine town of Monmouth is now on
the National Register of Historic Places.” The president of the Monmouth
Museum “says they will begin storing reference and history books at the library
in the spring.”

Investment In National Parks Urged.
In an op-ed for the Omaha (NE) World-Herald (4/19, Cornett, Hancock),
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, the president of the U.S. Conference of
Mayors, and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, a co-chair of the Mayors for Parks
National Task Force, raise concerns about the National Park Service’s
estimated $12 billion maintenance backlog. They urge Congress and the Trump
Administration to “invest in our national parks — restoring historic buildings,
fixing outdated and unsafe water and electrical systems and improving
crumbling roads and trails.” According to Cornett and Hanckock, “restoring our
national parks will bring jobs and tourists and ensure our history, culture and
breathtaking landscapes are preserved for future generations of Americans.”
        The piece also appears in the Mason City (IA) Globe Gazette (4/18,
Cornett, Hancock).

National Park Service Announces New Parking Meters On Mall.
Fredrick Kunkle writes for the Washington Post (4/18, Kunkle) that the
National Park Service has announced that the National Mall will have new $2an-hour parking meters with enforcement beginning June 12. An unspecified
part of this revenue will go towards the Park Service’s share of the cost of
running the DC Circulator’s National Mall route. Kunkle describes the
announcement as “bad news” but says “it seems reasonable to think that the
new parking policy might reduce traffic chaos on the Mall and put an end to”
abusive parking practices.

WPost Offers Guide To Junior Ranger Activities.
In a “KidsPost” lifestyle piece, the Washington Post (4/18, Siegal) explains how
children can “help protect our national parks,” as a Junior Ranger in the metro
area. With examples of kids becoming involved at the Kenilworth Aquatic
Gardens, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, and Glen Echo
Park, the article states, “Junior Rangers understand how the National Park
Service emblem, which is nearly 66 years old, helps make connections across
all parks. The emblem’s arrowhead shape represents archaeological discoveries
that help us understand the people who once lived and worked on these lands.
The buffalo and sequoia symbols represent the wildlife and plants that make
these parks their home.”

Museum Of American Revolution Opens In Philadelphia After 2009 Land
Swap.
In an editorial, the Philadelphia Inquirer (4/18) explains how the Museum of
the American Revolution, which is “finally” opening, found a site for
construction where it “should have been all along – within Philadelphia’s
historic district.” This came after “the National Park Service and the American

 Revolution Center’s board argued over the specific location within Valley Forge”
and what other amenities should be included. A “land swap” with the ARC in
2009 made an agreement possible with the Park Service getting 78 acres
ofland that it had “coveted...as an addition to Valley Forge” in exchange for
locating the museum in Independence National Historical Park. The Inquirer
concludes that the museum “should be a resounding success.”

Office Of Insular Affairs
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On a typical day, this section will only appear if there is relevant content.

Office Of Surface Mining
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US Geological Survey
Climate Change Impacting Cutthroat Trout In Rocky Mountains.
KSJR-FM Collegeville, MN (4/18, Joyce) reports that biologists are raising
concerns about the impact of climate change on cutthroat trout in the northern
Rocky Mountains. According to the article, “the much more common rainbow
trout is invading cutthroat streams and mating with the native fish.” Ecologist
Clint Muhlfeld, “who’s with the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of
Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station,” said, “It jumbles up the genes
that are linked to the locally adapted traits that these fish have evolved with.”

Top National News
Media Analyses: Trump Returns To “America First” Message In Visit To
Wisconsin.
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at curbing hiring
abuses in the H-1B visa program. While visiting the Kenosha, Wisconsin
headquarters of tool manufacturer Snap-on, Trump vowed to defend American
workers and jobs. Media coverage characterizes Trump’s speech and the “Buy
American and Hire American” order as a return to his “America First” focus,
after almost two weeks in which the focus was on international issues. The
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (4/18, Glauber, Carpenter, Jones) reports “the
importance of the trip for Trump was evident by those who accompanied him.”
The Journal Sentinel says Trump “brought along several of his top aides,”
including: Chief of Staff Reince Priebus (who is from Kenosha County),
counselor Kellyanne Conway, senior adviser Stephen Miller, chief strategist
Steve Bannon, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, and Education Secretary DeVos.
        The AP (4/18, Lucey, Bauer) says Trump’s order and speech “turn[ed]

 back to the economic populism that helped drive his election campaign,” and
Roll Call (4/18, Bennett) says that the President “returned to his nationalist
‘America first’ message.” In addition, US News & World Report (4/18,
Catanese) says that Trump “returned to an unmistakably economic nationalist
message,” and WDJT-TV Milwaukee (4/18, 5:00 p.m. CDT) says the
President “focused” on his “America First” promise. John Roberts said on Fox
News’ Special Report (4/18) that during the campaign, Trump “pledged
repeatedly he was going to do away with the H-1B visa program for skilled
immigrants. The plan he announced...fell short of the mark but it came down
on the side of the American worker. It’s one of the central reasons President
Trump won manufacturing-rich states like Wisconsin.”
        Reuters (4/17, Holland) quotes Trump as saying, “With this action, we
are sending a powerful signal to the world: We’re going to defend our workers,
protect our jobs and finally put America first.” Breitbart (4/18, Spiering) quotes
Trump as saying, “No longer are we going to allow foreign countries to cheat
our producers and our workers out of federal contracts.” WISC-TV Madison,
WI (4/18, 4:02 p.m. CDT) showed Trump saying, “Together, we’re going to do
everything in our power to make sure more that products are stamped with
those wonderful words: ‘Made in the USA.’”
        The New York Times (4/18, Goel) highlights facts about the H-1B
program and says Labor Department data shows that about 40 percent of the
H-1B visas go to people “with limited experience and skills.” According to the
Times, the Administration “says that more of the jobs performed by those
people could and should be filled by Americans.” Bloomberg Politics (4/18,
Epstein) reports that prior to signing the order, Trump “blasted ‘widespread
abuse’” of the visas. Trump said, “Right now, H-1B visas are awarded in a
totally random lottery and that’s wrong.” Trump added, according to the New
York Times (4/18, A1, Thrush), the visas “should include only the most skilled
and highest-paid applicants and should never, ever be used to replace
American workers.”
        The Washington Post (4/18, Phillip) reports the order “would tighten rules
that award visas to skilled foreign workers and directs the federal government
to enforce rules that bar foreign contractors from bidding on federal projects.”
WMSN-TV Madison, WI (4/18, 9:01 p.m. CDT) showed the President saying,
“This historic action declares that the policy of our government is to
aggressively promote and use American-made goods and to ensure that
American labor is hired to do the job.”
        The Hill (4/18, Fabian) reports the order directs the departments of
State, Justice, Labor, and Homeland Security to propose ways to ensure visas
“are awarded to the most-skilled or highest-paid” applicants. The order also
requires the agencies to propose rules to reduce fraud and abuse in the overall
visa system. However, the Washington Times (4/18, Miller) reports, the order
“did not impose the new requirements endorse by the president” and instead
“launched a 220-day review to come up with proposed reforms.” The Times
adds the order “also stopped short of Mr. Trump’s campaign pledge to cancel
the H-1B programs, although the reforms he endorsed would completely
remake it.”
        The Washington Times (4/18, Persons) reports Wisconsin Gov. Scott
Walker said Trump’s visit to his state is the first of a series of steps needed to
fix the US economy. Walker told Fox News’ “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” that the

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 Administration should ensure “the people who are coming to the United States,
particularly through some of the immigration programs, aren’t taking the place
of American workers.” However, the Washington Times (4/18, Miller) reports
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer “dismissed as window dressing” the
executive order, calling on the President to instead pursue the bipartisan 2013
comprehensive immigration reform bill that included adjustments to the H-1B
program. Schumer said, “If he would stop demonizing immigrants and work
with us on immigration reform, we could get something done, something real –
not just a study.”
        Trump: No Administration “Has Accomplished More In The First 90 Days.”
Politico (4/18, McCaskill) reports Trump “promised big wins in the next stretch
of his administration, glossing past the reality that the political newcomer will
celebrate his first 100 days without a major legislative victory.” Trump, Politico
says, “hailed the opening days of his administration as a wild success and
pledged to quickly deliver on health care, tax reform and infrastructure.”
Trump said, “No administration has accomplished more in the first 90 days.

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Today's Table Of Contents
DOI In The News
• E&E Publishing: Inter ior Review Of Methane Rule May Inh ibit Public Comment.
• Associated Press: Sessions Expands Program To Combat Tr ibal Crime.
• Nation Sun News: Ute Tr ibe Faces New Obstacle To Proposed Casino In Colorado.
• Santa Barbara (CA) Edhat: Add it ional Coverage: Secretary Zinke Speaks At Reagan
Center.
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
• Kalispe l Tribe Sues Over Casino App roval In Washington State.
• Blackfeet Tr ibal Members To Vote On Water Compact.
• Court Rejects Challenge To Tr ibal Lease Ruling.
Bureau Of Indian Education

 • Sample Story.

Bureau Of Land Management
• Eugene (OR) Register-Guard: Jury Deliberations To Enter Third Day In Bundy
Ranch Standoff Case.
• Idaho Falls (ID) Post Register: BLM Seeks Idaho Resource Advisory Council
Members.

Bureau Of Ocean Energy Management
• Sample Story.

Bureau Of Reclamation
• Yakima River Pressure Tunnel, Built In 1931, Failed Soon After Completion And
Was Repaired At Great Expense.
• Some Warn Of Dangers To San Luis Reservoir Dam.
• Additional Coverage: Lake Powell To Release Above-average Amount Of Water To
Lake Mead.

Bureau Of Safety And Environmental Enforcement
• Sample Story.

Fish And Wildlife Service
• The Hill: FWS Denies Protections For Florida Black Bears, Mojave Tortoises.
• Washington Times: Geese That Died In Montana Mine Pit Had Internal Lesions.
• The Guardian (UK): Environmental Groups Want Giraffes To Be Listed As
Endangered.
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Crews Fight Wildfire In Okefenokee National Wildlife
Refuge.
• KYUK-TV Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta (AK): FWS Holds Public Hearing On Kusko
Federal Salmon Management.
• WFOR-TV Miami: FWS Taking Public Comments On Proposed Miami Development.
• The New Yorker: FWS Agent Helped Uncover Ring Of Reptile Traffickers.

National Park Service
• Great Falls (MT) Tribune: Free Admission Offered During National Park Week.
• Albany (NY) Times Union: Saratoga National Historical Park Grows By 170 Acres.
• Washington Times: Pearl Harbor Survivor Interred On Sunken USS Arizona.
• Washington Times: Moose Population Jumps At Island Royale National Park As
Wolves Decline.
• Associated Press: Search Continues For Missing Grand Canyon Hikers.
• Washington Times: Man Sentenced 76 Years For Beating Of NPS Employee.
• Washington Times: Clock Tower Over Trump Hotel Reopens For Tours.
• KLAS-TV Las Vegas: Paddle Wheeler Boat Loses Power On Lake Mead.
• Washington Times: Maine Library Joins National Register Of Historic Places.
• Omaha (NE) World-Herald: Investment In National Parks Urged.
• Washington Post: National Park Service Announces New Parking Meters On Mall.
• Washington Post: WPost Offers Guide To Junior Ranger Activities.
• Philadelphia Inquirer: Museum Of American Revolution Opens In Philadelphia After

 2009 Land Swap.

Office Of Insular Affairs
• Sample Story.

Office Of Surface Mining
• Sample Story.

US Geological Survey
• KSJR-FM Collegeville (MN): Climate Change Impacting Cutthroat Trout In Rocky
Mountains.

Top National News
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Media Analyses: Trump Returns To “America First”
Message In Visit To Wisconsin.
• USA Today: Administration Stresses Ties Between Illegal Immigration, Crime.
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Ossoff Falls Just Short Of Win In GA6, Advances To
June 20 Runoff Against Handel.
• Washington Post: Pence Says US Seeks “Free” And “Fair” Trade, Opens Door To
Bilateral Deal With Japan.
• Washington Post: IMF Warns Of Threat Posed By Protectionism.
• Politico: Industry Groups Pushing Pruitt To Use Private Lawyers To Fight Water
Regulation.
• Washington Post: WPost: Trump’s Financial Regulation Approach Should Maintain
“Beefed-Up” Capital Requirements.
• Wall Street Journal: WSJournal Urges Trump To Review Obama’s Customs And
Border Protection Rules.
• The Hill: The Hill Analysis Lists Seven Key Players Trump’s Infrastructure Bill.
• Wired: Wired Analysis: $1 Trillion For Infrastructure Will “Barely Cover” Investment
Needs.
• TIME: Bloomberg, Pope Say Key To Addressing Climate Change Is In Plants.
• USA Today: Scientists Document First Climate Change-Driven Instance Of “River
Piracy” In Our Lifetimes.
• Philly (PA): Op-ed: China Leading The Way In Green Technology Future.

Editorial Wrap-Up
• New York Times.
   - “Mr. Trump Plays By His Own Rules (Or No Rules).”
   - “South Korea’s Moment Of Truth.”
   - “Big Tobacco Attacks Sensible FDA Rules On Vaping.”
• Washington Post.
   - “Erdogan’s Ugly Win could Cause All Kinds Of Problems – Even For Him.”
   - “A Depression-Era Law Could Get A New Life Under Trump. Here’s What it Should
Look Like.”
   - “Two Republicans In Virginia Pitch A Free Lunch. The Third Sticks To Reality.”
• Wall Street Journal.
   - “Highway From The Endangerment Zone.”
   - “Offshore Drilling Blowout Preventer.”

    - “Theresa May’s Election Opportunity.”

Big Picture
• Headlines From Today’s Front Pages.

Washington Schedule
• Today’s Events In Washington.

Last Laughs
• Late Night Political Humor.

DOI In The News
Interior Review Of Methane Rule May Inhibit Public Comment.
E&E Publishing (4/18) reports Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke called for an
unusually short 21-day review of the Bureau of Land Management’s Methane
and Waste Prevention Rule to determine if the regulation was consistent with
new policies. Many are concerned that the short turnaround deadline will shut
out public input on possible revisions. Western Energy Alliance President
Kathleen Sgamma said, “If Interior wants to do this in a legally defensible way,
it will of course have to go through public notice and comment, and it has to
address any substantive comments made from any party, whether it’s industry
or an environmental group.” While the Senate would have to vote on a repeal
of the rule under the Congressional Review Act by May 10, Sgamma said, “If
Interior doesn’t follow the process, they leave themselves open to litigation. ...
It just doesn’t make sense not to go through the regular Administrative
Procedures Act process.”
        Activists Want Methane Rule Kept In Place. The Grand Junction (CO) Daily
Sentinel (4/19, Sauer) reports a “tax day rally” was held Tuesday to call on
Sen. Cory Gardner to defend the BLM’s methane rule. According to the article,
“approximately dozen people who attended the rally...cited multiple reasons
for wanting the rule kept in place, including the financial boon to taxpayers and
improved air quality.”
        BLM’s Methane Rule Defended. For the “Congress” blog of The Hill (4/18),
Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.), Chief Executive Officer,
American Security Project, writes that when “natural gas is wasted, taxpayers
lose out on tens of millions of dollars in royalty revenue every single year.”
Cheney argues that “wasting methane is not only irresponsible, it has serious
national security implications that could impact America’s role as a leader in
fostering energy security.” He notes that “recently, four Generals, an Admiral,
and more than 2,000 U.S. veterans signed a letter addressed to the Senate—
urging them to defend the BLM’s waste rule.” In the letter, “they underscored
how our nation’s energy security and the development of our natural resources
are inextricably linked.”

Sessions Expands Program To Combat Tribal Crime.
The AP (4/18) reports from Helena, MT that Attorney General Sessions “moved
Tuesday to expand an Obama administration initiative to allow more tribal
authorities access to federal anti-crime databases – an action long sought by
tribes from the Metlakatla of Alaska to the Oneida of New York.” Sessions’

 announcement “was part of a broader package to improve the sometimesstrained relationship between federal authorities and Native America.”
According to the AP, “complex historical, cultural and legal relationships
between tribes and the U.S. government have complicated that effort in the
past. ‘Law enforcement in Indian Country faces unique practical and
jurisdictional challenges,’ Sessions said in a statement, ‘and the Department of
Justice is committed to working with them to provide greater access to
technology, information and necessary enforcement.’” The Elko (NV) Daily Free
Press (4/18) also reports.
        Secretary Zinke Welcomes Effort To Combat Crimes Against Native Women
And Girls. The Nation Sun News (4/18) reports that Interior Secretary Ryan
Zinke is “welcoming efforts to address violence in Indian Country, especially
crimes against Native women and girls.” The Bureau of Indian Affairs is “part
of a new law enforcement group whose goal is to combat violence on tribal
lands by increasing collaboration and coordination among 12 federal agencies.”
Zinke said in a press release on Tuesday, “Law enforcement in Indian Country
is especially complex, and it is heart-breaking that crimes against Native
American women and girls occur at exponentially higher rates than non-Native
populations. It’s a subject that I have been especially passionate about since
my time representing Montana.”

Ute Tribe Faces New Obstacle To Proposed Casino In Colorado.
The Nation Sun News (4/18) reports that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke “has
made it clear that he won’t allow the sale or transfer of public land, a stance
that endangers a casino being proposed by the Ute Tribe.” The tribe is seeking
“to buy 2,453 acres in Colorado from the Bureau of Land Management.”
However, Zinke has “repeatedly opposed such transactions,” and “just last
week, he went so far as to stop the proposed transfer of federal land to a tribe
in Montana, his home state, even though the property lies within the tribe’s
reservation.”

Additional Coverage: Secretary Zinke Speaks At Reagan Center.
Additional coverage of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s appearance at the
Reagan Center was provided by the Santa Barbara (CA) Edhat (4/19, Shapiro),
the Daily Nexus (4/18, Rubio), and KPAX-TV Missoula, MT (4/18, Lehr).

Bureau Of Indian Affairs
Kalispel Tribe Sues Over Casino Approval In Washington State.
The AP (4/18, Geranios) reports that the Kalispel Tribe “sued the U.S.
government Tuesday over its approval of a rival casino project by the Spokane
Tribe in the lucrative eastern Washington state gambling market.” The lawsuit
against the Interior Department “involves the rare approval of an offreservation casino about two miles (3.2 kilometers) from the Northern Quest
Casino.” The new project “will have a devastating impact on Northern Quest,
which funds nearly all of the Kalispel Tribe’s government operations,” said the
lawsuit filed in federal court.
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by the Seattle (WA) PostIntelligencer (4/18, Geranios), the Olympian (WA) (4/18, Geranios), U.S. News

 & World Report (4/18, Geranios), the Washington (DC) Times (4/18,
Geranios), the Seattle (WA) Times (4/18, Geranios), the Spokane (WA)
Spokesman-Review (4/18, Clouse), and KREM-TV Spokane (WA) Spokane, WA
(4/18).

Blackfeet Tribal Members To Vote On Water Compact.
The AP (4/18) reports that “members of the Blackfeet Indian Tribe are
scheduled to vote this week on a water compact that has been decades in the
making.” If the compact is approved, “it would confirm and quantify the tribe’s
water rights and the tribe’s jurisdiction over those rights on the reservation
near Glacier National Park.” Tribal chairman Harry Barnes “calls Thursday’s
vote one of the most important and historical votes in tribal history.”
        Additional coverage was provided by the Flathead (MT) Beacon (4/18),
the Great Falls (MT) Tribune (4/18, Murray, Black), and KPAX-TV Missoula
(MT) Missoula, MT (4/18).

Court Rejects Challenge To Tribal Lease Ruling.
Law360 (4/18, Westney) reports that the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday backed the
Interior Department’s “decision to terminate a 50-year lease on the trust land
of the Colorado River Indian Tribes in California, saying the Interior’s Bureau of
Indian Affairs didn’t allow the federally recognized tribe to dictate that
decision.”

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Bureau Of Land Management
Jury Deliberations To Enter Third Day In Bundy Ranch Standoff Case.
The AP (4/18) reports that “a federal jury ended a second full day of
deliberations Tuesday with no verdict in the trial of six men who brought
assault-style weapons to a standoff that stopped government agents from
rounding up cattle near Cliven Bundy’s ranch in April 2014.” According to the
article, “jurors spent a full day at work Monday before sending questions to the
judge that appeared to suggest they may not reach a unanimous verdict for
each defendant.”
        Wife Of Cliven Bundy Awaits Husband’s Fate. USA Today (4/18, Anglen)
reports on Carol Bundy, whose husband Cliven has “been held in a Nevada
correctional facility without bail for more than a year” awaiting trial three years
after “more than 400 ranchers, militia members and protesters from every
state in the union” came to Nevada “in answer to a social-media call to arms,
to mount a show of force against federal agents who had court orders to seize
Cliven Bundy’s cattle from federal lands.” Carol Bundy said they “are being
tried for making federal authorities look bad.” Prosecutors say they made “an
armed assault on agents from the Bureau of Land Management.”

 BLM Seeks Idaho Resource Advisory Council Members.
The Idaho Falls (ID) Post Register (4/18) reports that the Bureau of Land
Management “seeks to fill five positions on a council that advises the
organization on public land issues.”

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Bureau Of Reclamation
Yakima River Pressure Tunnel, Built In 1931, Failed Soon After
Completion And Was Repaired At Great Expense.
The Ellensburg (WA) Daily Record (4/18, Buhr) reports on the August 23, 1931
explosion of the Yakima River Pressure Tunnel, completed 2 1/2 months prior
to the explosion by the Bureau of Reclamation. The Bureau, according to the
article, “tried to keep quiet about what had happened,” but it was published
nonetheless and “hit the AP Wire and went across the nation.” Because of
various problems the tunnel could not be cleared until November 19, 1931. It
ended up taking “125 men to work seven days a week, three shifts a day to
get the tunnel repaired before the next agricultural season.” The repairs
required “11,820 cubic feet of grout to seal up the tunnel and 36 cubic yards of
new concrete...reinforced with short dowel steel bars.” After that, the tunnel
was lined with “1,058 feet of eight foot by nine inch diameter steel pipe.”

Some Warn Of Dangers To San Luis Reservoir Dam.
KVPR-FM Fresno, CA (4/18, Romero) reports, “Some of the same people who
warned state leaders about the probability of Oroville Dam failing are now
sounding the alarm at San Luis Reservoir,” which is “nearly full at about 97
percent” for the “first time since before the drought began.” The B.F. Sisk
Dam, owned by the Bureau of Reclamation “is a 382 foot tall mound of clay,
dirt, and rocks.” Mynul Chowdhury of the Bureau’s Division of Safety of Dams
said, “This failure is unlikely for any particular year, however the
consequences...could be very severe.” According to the article, he said that
“his team would like to raise the dam by 15 to 20 feet and use a layer of sand
to fill cracks if they form.” Others suggest lowering the water level to “50 feet
from the top of the dam,” but Chowdhury said that would not be “needed at
the moment because of the other measures the Reclamation is taking.”

Additional Coverage: Lake Powell To Release Above-average Amount Of
Water To Lake Mead.
Additional coverage that the Bureau of Reclamation “said Monday that it will
release 9 million acre-feet (enough water to cover an acre of land one foot
deep) from Lake Powell, sending it down the Colorado to Lake Mead,” was
provided by the Las Vegas Review-Journal (4/18, Elliott) and the Arizona Daily

 Sun (4/18, Elliott).

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Fish And Wildlife Service
FWS Denies Protections For Florida Black Bears, Mojave Tortoises.
The Hill (4/18, Devaney) reports that the Fish and Wildlife Service “declined to
protect certain black bears and tortoises.” According to the article, “in
response to petitions to list tortoises founded in the Mojave desert as
endangered, and add new protections for Florida black bears, the FWS said
Tuesday that these protections are not warranted.”
        Additional coverage was provided by the Bradenton (FL) Herald (4/18,
Nealeigh) and WTVT-TV Tampa, FL (4/18).

Geese That Died In Montana Mine Pit Had Internal Lesions.
The AP (4/18) reports that “necropsies found geese that died late last year
after landing in the toxic waters of a former open pit copper mine in Montana
had severe internal tissue damage that appeared to have been caused by a
corrosive substance.” A report released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
“says copper and zinc – which were found in the birds’ stomachs – could have
been the cause or contributing factor in the lesions in their throats, stomachs
and intestines.” According to the article, “between 3,000 and 4,000 snow
geese died after a late migration combined with a sudden storm forced them to
seek refuge in Berkeley Pit in Butte.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by U.S. News & World Report
(4/18), ABC News (4/18), the Boston (MA) Herald (4/18), the Business Insider
(4/18), the Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune (4/18), the New York Daily News
(4/18), Philly (PA) (4/18), the Washington (DC) Post (4/18, Press), and the
Daily Mail (4/18).
        Additional coverage was provided by the Helena (MT) Independent
Record (4/18, Dunlap), the Missoulian (MT) (4/18, Dunlap), and KBZK-TV
Butte (MT) Butte, MT (4/18).

Environmental Groups Want Giraffes To Be Listed As Endangered.
The Guardian (UK) (4/19, Milman) reports that “conservationists have lodged a
formal request for the US government to list giraffes as endangered in a bid to
prevent what they call the ‘silent extinction’ of the world’s tallest land animal.”
According to the article, “a legal petition filed by five environmental groups has
demanded that the US Fish and Wildlife Service provide endangered species
protections to the giraffe, which has suffered a precipitous decline in numbers
in recent years.” The petition states that the US is “uniquely positioned to help
conserve these tall, graceful and iconic animals”.

 Crews Fight Wildfire In Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (4/18) reports that “about 200 Georgia,
Florida and U.S. firefighters are trying to control a wildfire of 20,000-plus acres
in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, officials said.” According to Wendy
Burnett of the Georgia Forestry Commission, “a lightning strike started the
blaze, known as the West Mims Fire, on April 6.” The fire is about 3 percent
contained.

FWS Holds Public Hearing On Kusko Federal Salmon Management.
KYUK-TV Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, AK (4/18, MacArthur) reports that the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service was set Tuesday to hold a public meeting on the
Kuskokwim salmon fishery. At the Bethel Cultural Center, the federal agency
will “listen to public input on management requests it’s received for the coming
fishing season.”

FWS Taking Public Comments On Proposed Miami Development.
WFOR-TV Miami (4/18, Nelson) reports on a proposal to develop at least a
portion of the “140-acre Richmond Pine Rockland” in Miami, which is home to
“things found nowhere else in the world: the Miami Tiger Beetle and the Miami
Rock Snake.” County commissioners explained they had already approved a
project, though one said, “It was not the idea of a Walmart or anything even
remotely close to that.” Yet “Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s staff has already
essentially signed off on the Walmart project” commenting that there are “a
host of environmental concessions, including leaving scores of acres of the
property untouched.” The project must still be approved by the US Fish and
Wildlife Service, which “is taking public comments on the proposed Pine
Rockland development through May 22nd.”

FWS Agent Helped Uncover Ring Of Reptile Traffickers.
The New Yorker (4/18, Borowitz) reports on an investigation in which Special
Agent Paul Montuori, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, took part that led to
“a twelve-state ring of reptile traffickers.” Montuori explained that few “make
substantial money from the trade.” They are, instead, motivated by wanting to
find rare animals. Montuori helped to expose the ring that was then prosecuted
by the Justice Department.

National Park Service
Free Admission Offered During National Park Week.
The Great Falls (MT) Tribune (4/18) reports that “admission is free Saturday
and Sunday at Yellowstone and Glacier national parks as part of National Park
Week, which runs April 15-23.” The National Park Service “just turned 100
years old.” According to the article, “during 10 days of the year, all National
Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to
everyone.”
        Additional coverage of National Park Week was provided by the Atlanta
(GA) Journal-Constitution (4/18, Toone).

Saratoga National Historical Park Grows By 170 Acres.

 The Albany (NY) Times Union (4/18) reports that “after a decade of working
with the Open Space Institute, Saratoga National Historical Park has acquired
170 acres of historically significant land.” The property is “a key portion of the
historic site of the Battles of Saratoga, considered by many to be the turning
point of the American Revolution.” Park Superintendent Amy Bracewell said,
“The preservation and protection of our nation’s history is at the very core of
our mission. Our partners at OSI and the private landowners had the vision
and commitment to ensure this history is preserved in perpetuity. I am thrilled
that this land where America fought for our country’s founding freedoms and
rights is preserved for future generations.” The park “secured funding from the
Land and Water Conservation Fund to provide for the transfer of the property.”
        Additional coverage was provided by the Saratogian (NY) (4/18).

Pearl Harbor Survivor Interred On Sunken USS Arizona.
The AP (4/18, McDermott) reports that “a veteran who survived the attack on
Pearl Harbor and died last year at age 94 has been reunited with his fallen
shipmates on the sunken USS Arizona.” Raymond Haerry was “interred on the
ship in a ceremony that his granddaughter says was solemn and beautiful.”
Haerry is “the 42nd survivor to rejoin his shipmates, according to the National
Park Service.” Spokesman Jay Blount “said these ceremonies help bring
closure to the families, allow sailors to return to their shipmates and raise
awareness of the sacrifices made 75 years ago.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by TIME (4/18, McDermott), the
Fulton (MO) Sun (4/19), the Albuquerque (NM) Journal (4/18, McDermott), the
Boston (MA) Herald (4/18), the Business Insider (4/18, Mcdermott), the San
Francisco (CA) Chronicle (4/18, Mcdermott), Daily Mail (4/18), the Japan
Times (4/19), and Yahoo! News (4/18, McDermott).

Moose Population Jumps At Island Royale National Park As Wolves
Decline.
The AP (4/18, Flesher) reports that “with only two wolves left to feast on them,
the moose of Isle Royale National Park are undergoing a population explosion
that could endanger the wilderness area’s fir trees and eventually cause many
of the moose to starve, scientists said Tuesday.” In their report, Michigan
Technological University researchers said that “the unchecked growth of
hulking moose at the Lake Superior island park shows the need to take more
wolves there, restoring a predator-prey balance that has benefited both
species and the park’s ecosystem.” The National Park Service is “considering
options to restore the wolf population, but hasn’t committed to doing so.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by the Bristol (VA) Herald Courier
(4/18, Flesher), ABC News (4/18, Flesher), the Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune
(4/18, Flesher), the New York Daily News (4/18), Philly (PA) (4/18, Flesher),
the San Francisco (CA) Chronicle (4/18, Flesher), U.S. News & World Report
(4/18), the Washington (DC) Post (4/18, John Flesher  , Ap), the Detroit (MI)
Free Press (4/18, Flesher), the Denver (CO) Post (4/18, Flesher), the Daily
Mail (4/18), WWJ-TV Detroit (MI) Detroit (4/18), and WJBK-TV Detroit (MI)
Detroit (4/18).

Search Continues For Missing Grand Canyon Hikers.
The AP (4/18, Galvan) reports that “an intense search” in the Grand Canyon

 for a pair of hikers resumed Tuesday, National Park Service spokeswoman
Robin Martinsaid. According to the article, “the search includes three ground
teams consisting of about 20 people total, a National Park Service helicopter, a
drone and an inflatable motor raft that was flown into the canyon.” The article
says that “search crews are looking within a mile and a mile and half of where
the hikers were last seen, as well as where the creek meets the Colorado
River.”
        Additional coverage was provided by ABC News (4/18, Perlow, Mccarthy),
CBS News (4/18), the Fort Wayne (IN) News-Sentinel (4/18), the Boston (MA)
Herald (4/18), the Chicago (IL) Tribune (4/18, Billeaud, Burke), U.S. News &
World Report (4/18, Galvan), the Arizona Republic (4/18), the New York Post
(4/18), the Boston (MA) Herald (4/18), the New York Daily News (4/18), the
Daily Mail (4/18, Parry, Farberov), Yahoo! News (4/18, Galvan), WWJ-TV
Detroit (MI) Detroit (4/18), KTAR-FM Glendale (AZ) Glendale, AZ (4/18),
WRTV-TV Indianapolis (IN) Indianapolis (4/18), and WXYZ-TV Detroit (MI)
Detroit (4/18).

Man Sentenced 76 Years For Beating Of NPS Employee.
The AP (4/18) reports that “a man convicted of attempted murder and other
crimes in the beating of a National Park Service worker in southern Arizona has
been sentenced to 76 years in prison.” Authorities say Gil Gaxiola was
“sentenced Monday in Cochise County Superior Court on convictions stemming
from the August 2013 beating of a worker at Chiricahua National Monument.”
Gaxiola was “convicted of attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery,
aggravated assault, kidnapping and theft of means of transportation.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by the Arizona Daily Star (4/18),
the Albuquerque (NM) Journal (4/18), the Bristol (VA) Herald Courier (4/18),
and U.S. News & World Report (4/18).

Clock Tower Over Trump Hotel Reopens For Tours.
The AP (4/18, Harpaz) reports that “the clock tower over the Trump hotel in
Washington has quietly reopened for tours after a three-year renovation.” The
tower and tours are operated by the National Park Service. NPS spokesman
Michael Litterst “said the General Services Administration, which owns the
property, wanted a ‘soft opening’ for the Feb. 9 relaunch.”
        Coverage by the AP was also picked up by the Washington (DC) Post
(4/18, Beth J. Harpaz  , Ap), ABC News (4/18, HARPAZ), the Bristol (VA)
Herald Courier (4/18, HARPAZ), the Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune (4/18,
HARPAZ), the San Francisco (CA) Chronicle (4/18, HARPAZ), and the Daily Mail
(4/18).

Paddle Wheeler Boat Loses Power On Lake Mead.
KLAS-TV Las Vegas (4/18, Bowers) reports that “a paddle wheeler boat lost
power on Lake Mead Tuesday stranding more than 160 passengers, according
to the National Park Service.” According to the article, “the situation turned
scary when strong winds gusting above 30 miles per hour, pushed the triple
decker Mississippi-style paddle wheeler into slips at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor
and Lake Mead Marina.” With helps from crews with the National Park Service,
Las Vegas Boat Harbor and Nevada Department of Wildlife, the paddle wheeler
was “pushed toward the breakwater where park staff were able to safely

 offload around 60 passengers onto patio boats.”

Maine Library Joins National Register Of Historic Places.
The AP (4/18) reports that “a library in the Maine town of Monmouth is now on
the National Register of Historic Places.” The president of the Monmouth
Museum “says they will begin storing reference and history books at the library
in the spring.”

Investment In National Parks Urged.
In an op-ed for the Omaha (NE) World-Herald (4/19, Cornett, Hancock),
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, the president of the U.S. Conference of
Mayors, and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, a co-chair of the Mayors for Parks
National Task Force, raise concerns about the National Park Service’s
estimated $12 billion maintenance backlog. They urge Congress and the Trump
Administration to “invest in our national parks — restoring historic buildings,
fixing outdated and unsafe water and electrical systems and improving
crumbling roads and trails.” According to Cornett and Hanckock, “restoring our
national parks will bring jobs and tourists and ensure our history, culture and
breathtaking landscapes are preserved for future generations of Americans.”
        The piece also appears in the Mason City (IA) Globe Gazette (4/18,
Cornett, Hancock).

National Park Service Announces New Parking Meters On Mall.
Fredrick Kunkle writes for the Washington Post (4/18, Kunkle) that the
National Park Service has announced that the National Mall will have new $2an-hour parking meters with enforcement beginning June 12. An unspecified
part of this revenue will go towards the Park Service’s share of the cost of
running the DC Circulator’s National Mall route. Kunkle describes the
announcement as “bad news” but says “it seems reasonable to think that the
new parking policy might reduce traffic chaos on the Mall and put an end to”
abusive parking practices.

WPost Offers Guide To Junior Ranger Activities.
In a “KidsPost” lifestyle piece, the Washington Post (4/18, Siegal) explains how
children can “help protect our national parks,” as a Junior Ranger in the metro
area. With examples of kids becoming involved at the Kenilworth Aquatic
Gardens, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, and Glen Echo
Park, the article states, “Junior Rangers understand how the National Park
Service emblem, which is nearly 66 years old, helps make connections across
all parks. The emblem’s arrowhead shape represents archaeological discoveries
that help us understand the people who once lived and worked on these lands.
The buffalo and sequoia symbols represent the wildlife and plants that make
these parks their home.”

Museum Of American Revolution Opens In Philadelphia After 2009 Land
Swap.
In an editorial, the Philadelphia Inquirer (4/18) explains how the Museum of
the American Revolution, which is “finally” opening, found a site for
construction where it “should have been all along – within Philadelphia’s
historic district.” This came after “the National Park Service and the American

 Revolution Center’s board argued over the specific location within Valley Forge”
and what other amenities should be included. A “land swap” with the ARC in
2009 made an agreement possible with the Park Service getting 78 acres
ofland that it had “coveted...as an addition to Valley Forge” in exchange for
locating the museum in Independence National Historical Park. The Inquirer
concludes that the museum “should be a resounding success.”

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US Geological Survey
Climate Change Impacting Cutthroat Trout In Rocky Mountains.
KSJR-FM Collegeville, MN (4/18, Joyce) reports that biologists are raising
concerns about the impact of climate change on cutthroat trout in the northern
Rocky Mountains. According to the article, “the much more common rainbow
trout is invading cutthroat streams and mating with the native fish.” Ecologist
Clint Muhlfeld, “who’s with the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of
Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station,” said, “It jumbles up the genes
that are linked to the locally adapted traits that these fish have evolved with.”

Top National News
Media Analyses: Trump Returns To “America First” Message In Visit To
Wisconsin.
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at curbing hiring
abuses in the H-1B visa program. While visiting the Kenosha, Wisconsin
headquarters of tool manufacturer Snap-on, Trump vowed to defend American
workers and jobs. Media coverage characterizes Trump’s speech and the “Buy
American and Hire American” order as a return to his “America First” focus,
after almost two weeks in which the focus was on international issues. The
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (4/18, Glauber, Carpenter, Jones) reports “the
importance of the trip for Trump was evident by those who accompanied him.”
The Journal Sentinel says Trump “brought along several of his top aides,”
including: Chief of Staff Reince Priebus (who is from Kenosha County),
counselor Kellyanne Conway, senior adviser Stephen Miller, chief strategist
Steve Bannon, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, and Education Secretary DeVos.

         The AP (4/18, Lucey, Bauer) says Trump’s order and speech “turn[ed]
back to the economic populism that helped drive his election campaign,” and
Roll Call (4/18, Bennett) says that the President “returned to his nationalist
‘America first’ message.” In addition, US News & World Report (4/18,
Catanese) says that Trump “returned to an unmistakably economic nationalist
message,” and WDJT-TV Milwaukee (4/18, 5:00 p.m. CDT) says the
President “focused” on his “America First” promise. John Roberts said on Fox
News’ Special Report (4/18) that during the campaign, Trump “pledged
repeatedly he was going to do away with the H-1B visa program for skilled
immigrants. The plan he announced...fell short of the mark but it came down
on the side of the American worker. It’s one of the central reasons President
Trump won manufacturing-rich states like Wisconsin.”
        Reuters (4/17, Holland) quotes Trump as saying, “With this action, we
are sending a powerful signal to the world: We’re going to defend our workers,
protect our jobs and finally put America first.” Breitbart (4/18, Spiering) quotes
Trump as saying, “No longer are we going to allow foreign countries to cheat
our producers and our workers out of federal contracts.” WISC-TV Madison,
WI (4/18, 4:02 p.m. CDT) showed Trump saying, “Together, we’re going to do
everything in our power to make sure more that products are stamped with
those wonderful words: ‘Made in the USA.’”
        The New York Times (4/18, Goel) highlights facts about the H-1B
program and says Labor Department data shows that about 40 percent of the
H-1B visas go to people “with limited experience and skills.” According to the
Times, the Administration “says that more of the jobs performed by those
people could and should be filled by Americans.” Bloomberg Politics (4/18,
Epstein) reports that prior to signing the order, Trump “blasted ‘widespread
abuse’” of the visas. Trump said, “Right now, H-1B visas are awarded in a
totally random lottery and that’s wrong.” Trump added, according to the New
York Times (4/18, A1, Thrush), the visas “should include only the most skilled
and highest-paid applicants and should never, ever be used to replace
American workers.”
        The Washington Post (4/18, Phillip) reports the order “would tighten rules
that award visas to skilled foreign workers and directs the federal government
to enforce rules that bar foreign contractors from bidding on federal projects.”
WMSN-TV Madison, WI (4/18, 9:01 p.m. CDT) showed the President saying,
“This historic action declares that the policy of our government is to
aggressively promote and use American-made goods and to ensure that
American labor is hired to do the job.”
        The Hill (4/18, Fabian) reports the order directs the departments of
State, Justice, Labor, and Homeland Security to propose ways to ensure visas
“are awarded to the most-skilled or highest-paid” applicants. The order also
requires the agencies to propose rules to reduce fraud and abuse in the overall
visa system. However, the Washington Times (4/18, Miller) reports, the order
“did not impose the new requirements endorse by the president” and instead
“launched a 220-day review to come up with proposed reforms.” The Times
adds the order “also stopped short of Mr. Trump’s campaign pledge to cancel
the H-1B programs, although the reforms he endorsed would completely
remake it.”
        The Washington Times (4/18, Persons) reports Wisconsin Gov. Scott
Walker said Trump’s visit to his state is the first of a series of steps needed to

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 fix the US economy. Walker told Fox News’ “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” that the
Administration should ensure “the people who are coming to the United States,
particularly through some of the immigration programs, aren’t taking the place
of American workers.” However, the Washington Times (4/18, Miller) reports
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer “dismissed as window dressing” the
executive order, calling on the President to instead pursue the bipartisan 2013
comprehensive immigration reform bill that included adjustments to the H-1B
program. Schumer said, “If he would stop demonizing immigrants and work
with us on immigration reform, we could get something done, something real –
not just a study.”
        Trump: No Administration “Has Accomplished More In The First 90 Days.”
Politico (4/18, McCaskill) reports Trump “promised big wins in the next stretch
of his administration, glossing past the reality that the political newcomer will
celebrate his first 100 days without a major legislative victory.” Trump, Politico
says, “hailed the opening days of his administration as a wild success and
pledged to quickly deliver on health care, tax reform and infrastructure.”
Trump said, “No administration has accomplished more in the first 90 days.

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Megan Bloomgren
Ojeda-dodds, Gisella
Re: Request to travel to Puerto Rico on 5/6
Friday, May 12, 2017 1:42:21 PM

Approved
On May 12, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Megan,
Doug asked about the status of this?  Thanks so much!
Gisella

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Ojeda-dodds, Gisella <gisella_ojeda-dodds@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Tue, May 9, 2017 at 6:26 PM
Subject: Request to travel to Puerto Rico on 5/6
To: Debbie Cousins <debbie_cousins@ios.doi.gov>, Megan Bloomgren
<megan_bloomgren@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Douglas Domenech <douglas_domenech@ios.doi.gov>
Good Afternoon,
Mr. Domenech will be traveling Thursday, June 8 to San Juan, Puerto Rico to attend the Advisory
Council Meeting and Eco Tour for the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico.  Mr. Domenech serves as
an Ex-Officio member of the trust.  He would also like to travel with his wife and will pay for her
transportation to and from Puerto Rico using the public fare flight option through our travel
company.  The organization "Para la Naturaleza" will be providing transportation to and from the
hotel so a DI-2000 will need to be approved for Mr. Domenech and his wife to be able to accept the
gift of transportation.  I am only waiting for the organization to reply to my request with regards to
the amount of the gift.  Mr. Domenech's estimated cost of travel is as follows : 

Thursday, June 8 – official business
DCA to San Juan, PR – Jet Blue contract carrier
 
- Jet Blue #1347 - 8:00AM non-stop at 11:50AM for $337.10 (public fare $222.10 non-refundable at
Mr. Domenech's own cost)
- Lodging: $167 (For San Juan, Puerto Rico)
- M&IE: $66 (3/4 only for a travel day for San Juan, Puerto Rico)
- Taxi: $25
Friday, June 9 – official business

 9:00 am  Task Force meetings
10:00 am  Biannual Meeting of the Advisory Council
12:30 pm  Lunch for Advisors and their families
1:30 pm  EcoDetour activities
 
- Lodging: $139 (For Humacao, Puerto Rico)
- M&IE: $92 (For Humacao, Puerto Rico)
Saturday June 10 – official business
All day  EcoDetour activities
Evening  Return to Old San Juan, End of EcoDetour

- Lodging: $167 (For San Juan, Puerto Rico)
- M&IE: $88
 
Sunday, June 11 – official business
Return to Washington, D.C.

- M&IE: $66 (3/4 only for a travel day for San Juan, Puerto Rico)

- Taxi: $25

-  Jet Blue#1348 - 6:12PM  non-stop to DCA 9:59PM for $337.10 (public fare $314.10)

Total M&IE: $312
Total Lodging: $473
Total Airfare: $674.20
Total Taxi: $50
Total Expense of: $1509.20

Please let me know if Mr. Domenech has permission to travel to Puerto Rico so that I may reserve
his flights and hotel with our corporate card.  Thanks so much!

 Gisella

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Megan Bloomgren, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff 
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor for Energy Policy ​&
Downey Magallanes, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella_Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

-Gisella Ojeda-Dodds
Executive Assistant to Douglas Domenech, Senior Advisor
Megan Bloomgren, Acting Deputy Chief of Staff 
​Vincent DeVito, Counselor for Energy Policy ​&
Downey Magallanes, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 "C" Street, NW, MS: 6136-MIB
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 208-4123/4105
Facsimile: (202) 208-4561
E-mail: Gisella_Ojeda-Dodds@ios.doi.gov

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heather swift@ios.doi.gov
FYI: Share The Experience Winners Release
Wednesday, May 03, 2017 7:45:43 AM
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Hi all -FYI, this is going out today. Please let us know by 10am if you have any issues. Also, there's a
quote from the NPF President. Any concerns with that? 
Thanks,
L
Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell 
@Interior 

Interior Announces “Share the Experience” 2016
Photo Contest Winners
Citizen Photographers Compete for Photo Placement on
National Public Lands and Waters Pass
 
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior today, along with the
National Park Foundation and other participating federal recreation land agencies,
announced the winners of the 2016 “Share the Experience” photography contest
on CBS This Morning and Interior's popular Instagram account and launched the
2017 contest.
 
This annual contest invites amateur photographers to submit their favorite views,
moments, and adventures from America’s national parks and public lands. The
winning picture, captured by Craig McIntyre of Rockport, Texas, will be featured
on the annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
 
“These incredible photos represent some of America's best recreation, wilderness
and wildlife, and I'm happy to have the opportunity to share them with the
nation,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. “Expanding access for
hunting, fishing, motorized recreation, hiking and more is a cornerstone of my
agenda for America's public lands. From riders kicking-up dirt at the White Ridge
Trail System in New Mexico to the amazing sunset behind Lake Mead and the
Hoover Dam, the photos showcase that these places are truly for ‘the benefit and
enjoyment of the people.' Hopefully they inspire some young people to get
outside and enjoy it.”
 
More than 16,500 photos were submitted with more than 710,000 photo views

 over the course of the contest, which ran from April 28, 2016, through Dec. 31,
2016. The contest saw a 50 percent increase in new users and almost a 10 percent
increase in overall photo submissions from the previous contest year.
 
“Photos have the power to inspire curiosity about our national parks and public
lands,” said Will Shafroth, president of the National Park Foundation. “This
contest motivates people to get out, find their park, and enjoy these treasured
places.”
 
Dabbling in wildlife photography since the early 1970s, grand prize winner Craig
McIntyre of Rockport, Texas and his wife make weekly visits to Aransas National
Wildlife Refuge during the summer months.
 
“I like photographing the frogs because they’re artistic – little reptiles and
amphibians are gorgeous to me. I’ve been studying them for 60 years now –
patterns, designs, and their behavior all fascinate me,” said McIntyre. “Public
lands are very important to me, especially places like Big Bend National Park,
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, and South Padre Island National Seashore.
These places and the habitat need to be protected.”
 
Second place went to Gary Hamer of Robins, Iowa, for the serene shot of his
friends paddling off on a morning adventure surrounded by calm water and rising
fog in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, part of Superior National Forest,
in northeastern Minnesota.
 
Third place went to Christopher Regala of Mililani, Hawaii, for the photo he
snapped of his son experiencing The Narrows at Zion National Park in Utah.
 
The grand prize for the winning image is $10,000, followed by $5,000 and $3,000
for second and third place. Winners also receive outdoor gear provided by
Celestron and Osprey Packs, hotel packages courtesy of Historic Hotels of
America® and an annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Prizes are awarded for fan favorites and the following six category winners:
 

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Adventure and Outdoor Recreation
Historical and Cultural
Scenic, Seasons, and Landscapes
Family, Friends, and Fun
Wildlife
Night Skies

 
The 2017 Share the Experience photo contest, sponsored by the National Park
Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land
Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and Recreation.gov, is
now accepting entries through December 31. All entries have the chance to be
featured on the Interior Department’s popular Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
accounts. 

  
Share the Experience is the official photo contest of America’s national parks and
federal recreational lands, showcasing the more than 500 million acres of federal
lands and drawing entries from all across the United States. For a full listing of
prizing and rules, or to submit a photo, please visit www.sharetheexperience.org.
 
Share the Experience is a great example of the countless ways there are to
#FindYourPark/#EncuentraTuParque — a public awareness and education
movement to inspire people from all backgrounds to connect with, celebrate, and
support America’s national parks and community-based programs.
#FindYourPark invites people to discover and share their own unique connections
to our nation's natural landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history.
 
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douglas domenech@ios.doi.gov
Fwd: draft DOI release on new BSEE director
Friday, May 12, 2017 3:30:37 PM
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BSEE Angelle Bio - draft.docx
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Hi-- I assume WH will announce but just checking in to discuss timing and protocol. Welcome
feedback. Thx!
Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell 
@Interior 
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From: "Quimby, Frank" <frank_quimby@ios.doi.gov>
Date: May 12, 2017 at 12:46:02 PM MDT
To: Laura Rigas <laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov>, "Swift, Heather"
<heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>,  Paul Ross <paul_ross@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: draft DOI release on new BSEE director
attached is a draft release of secretary announcing new BSEE director ....drafted by BSEE's acting director of
public affairs Eileen Angelico.
also attached is a draft bio for doi and bsee webpages developed by Tom Lillie, the BSEE director's chief of
staff, who says Angelle is having his final meeting
 as Public Service Commissioner on the morning of May 19th.  He would like to time the announcement as
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Youngson, James - Trump Application & Bio.pdf

Hello again, Meg.  Not sure you received this prior note, see below…
 
Nice story this morning on dogs at Interior.  You’re now a national media star. 
 

Jim Youngson
Principal
3 West Carrillo Street, Suite 211
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805.560.7397 office
805.886.6041 cell
www.terrainconsulting.com
jim@terrainconsulting.com
 
 

From: Jim Youngson <jim@terrainconsulting.com>
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 8:32 PM
To: Meg Bloomgren <megan_bloomgren@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Interior Involvement
 
So, I would love some insight and advice from you.  I like Ryan, and I’ve always loved Interior issues,
and I’m interested in getting more involved.  So I submitted the attached via the Trump portal, and I
also personally gave a copy to Ryan last weekend. 
 
But you are an outside consultant, like I am (like my career, but feel a bit of the call to duty).  I’d
appreciate your perspective on the reality of working with Interior, either full time or a part-time
situation, especially on the west coast.    
 
I’m heading out for a short vacation Friday morning, returning next Tuesday.  Could we chat via
phone sometime later next week? 
 
Jim 
 

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Megan Bloomgren
Boundary Waters Meeting
Monday, May 01, 2017 11:03:40 PM
DOIMay1 2017Memo.pdf
SportsmenTwin Metals Minnesota Fact Sheet.pdf
Status Report re Proposed Twin Metals Mining Proposal.pdf
Bios -- Save the Boundary Waters.pdf

MegAttached, please find some background materials about the campaign that Save the Boundary
Waters is currently engaged in. I have also included a document with bios of everyone that
will be coming over for the meeting with Jim Cason.
If you have any questions or need anything further ahead of the meeting, feel free to let me
know.
Thanks.
-Chad
-Chad Horrell
(812) 549-5324
(b) (6) @gmail.com

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Scott Hommel; Downey Magallanes
Fwd: Request for comment on Secretary Zinke"s ethics compliance
Friday, May 19, 2017 5:12:18 PM

This will come to you through Laura/Heather shortly I'd assume, but FYI for discussion.
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Corbin Hiar <chiar@eenews.net>
Date: Fri, May 19, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Subject: Request for comment on Secretary Zinke's ethics compliance
To: "Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov" <Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov>

Hi, we're planning to run a story in Monday's Greenwire about Secretary Zinke's failure to
resign from Continental Divide International LLC, Double Tap LLC, and Great Northern
Veterans Peace Park Inc. before assuming office, as he promised to do in his agreement with
the Office of Government Ethics. The story explains that his continued involvement with these
entities as well as Lolita's role at CDI and access to top decisionmakers open the secretary up
to, at the very least, the appearance of conflicts of interest.
 
Do you have any comment on Zinke's failure to follow through on his OGE agreement? Also,
can you explain why Lolita has been allowed to sit in on meetings with the governor of
California, a state in which she owns more than $1 million worth of property, and other
closed-door events? How will Interior prevent her or the secretary for violating ethics and
conflict of interest laws and policies?
 
I'd also like to note that the story includes links to previous reporting on Zinke's alleged travel
fraud and close ties to the Special Operations for America PAC as well as documents about
the history of CDI. That's not something you can really comment on, but I don't want you to
be surprised when you see it in the story.
 
Please get back to me with a comment by 11 a.m. on Monday. Feel free to give me a call on
my cell phone with any questions or concerns you may have about this request. I'm happy to
elaborate if needed.
 
Best, C
 
 
Corbin Hiar

 Interior Reporter
O: 202 446 0438
M: 718 608 5314
T: @corbinhiar
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Fwd: David Bernhardt"s personal statement ...
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 2:08:51 PM
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Attached.
Sent from my iPhone
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Date: May 17, 2017 at 12:23:13 PM EDT
To: "Ripchensky, Darla (Energy)" <darla_ripchensky@energy.senate.gov>
Cc: Micah Chambers <micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>, Amanda Kaster
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Subject: David Bernhardt's personal statement ...
Darla I'm attaching the Word copy of David Bernhardt's statement for tomorrow's
confirmation hearing. Our courier should have dropped the hard copies of this
testimony with your office a short time ago, so be on the lookout for those.
Let me know if you need anything else or have any questions.
Chris
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POLITICO Pro Budget and Appropriations Brief
megan bloomgren@ios.doi.gov
Budget & Appropriations Brief: Mulvaney pinch hits during House budget crunch — Frelinghuysen lawyers up —
OMB cheers CBO’s Trump budget analysis
Thursday, July 13, 2017 4:40:55 PM

By Jennifer Scholtes, Sarah Ferris and Luis Sanchez   07/13/2017 04:35 PM EDT
HERE TO HELP: House Budget Chairman Diane Black is teaming up with the White House
in an absolute last-ditch attempt to drag that budget resolution across the finish line. As
Rachael Bade and Sarah report today, OMB Director Mick Mulvaney has already started
calling up his former House GOP colleagues, urging them to get in line behind the longdelayed proposal.
Scratching backs: Budget leaders are leaning on Mulvaney to convince the Freedom Caucus
holdouts to back the GOP budget plan. And the OMB chief is totally game, of course, because
he needs that very same budget resolution to achieve tax reform. (And we're sure the fiscal
hawk is plenty keen on those mandatory cuts, too). As OMB spokesman John Czwartacki told
us by phone today: "The White House sees tremendous value on a 2018 budget resolution
passing both chambers of Congress."
How'd we end up here? Mulvaney's enlistment comes after a morning meeting with Black,
House Speaker Paul Ryan, Vice President Mike Pence and White House legislative liaison
Marc Short. This is by far the most high-profile budget huddle this year — just nine legislative
workdays before the House adjourns for recess. (Yes, Senate leaders were MIA. But on a
frenzied day like today, we'll cut them some slack).
Conservatives dig in: Multiple Freedom Caucus members, including Reps. Dave Brat and
Jim Jordan, made clear today that they remain hard "no"s on the budget. They're still seeking
more clarity on the GOP's plans for tax reform and, possibly, more mandatory savings. "I don't
think that is a radical position," Jordan said. Meanwhile, Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark
Meadows is preparing to be wooed. "We're not there from a budget agreement standpoint. Are
we willing to get there? Yes," Meadows told reporters today. "Are we willing to try to find a
compromise? Yes."
GOOD THURSDAY AFTERNOON! Reach out: jscholtes@politico.com (@jascholtes),
sferris@politico.com (@sarahnferris) and lsanchez@politico.com.
Doc of the day — Written testimony of GAO's Cindy Brown Barnes on federally funded early
learning and child care programs.
#DailyBudgetFact — Women now make up about 46.8 percent of all U.S. workers, spiking
dramatically from 29.6 percent in 1950, according to Pew Research. But the share of women
in the labor force may never exceed the 50 percent mark despite that decades-long growth.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that share will peak at 47.1 percent in 2025 before
gradually decreasing again.
APPROPRIATIONS
ACTION-PACKED: By day's end, appropriators in both chambers will have held five
markups, working from 10 a.m. until what's shaping up to be a late night. Can't keep it all

 straight? We've got you covered:
MILCON IS DONE! The Senate Appropriations Committee gave voice vote signoff this
afternoon to the $88.9 billion MilCon-VA bill, as Greg Hellman reports. And since the House
panel has already completed work on its version, that's a wrap. No word yet on a date for a
floor vote in either chamber, though.
DRAGGING ON: After four hours of amendment debate, the 10 a.m. House markup for the
Commerce, Justice and Science bill is still not over. Appropriators plan to return no earlier
than 5 p.m. to polish off that one and the Financial Services measure. Sarah reports that things
got pretty political during the first round of debate, with roll call votes on amendments aimed
at revoking Jared Kushner's security clearance.
NEXT UP: Separate House subcommittees take up the State and Foreign Operations bill and
the Labor-HHS and Education measure this afternoon.
WEDNESDAY RECAP: Two more House bills and the first (!) in the Senate coasted through
subcommittee Wednesday afternoon. Catch up: EPA would see smallest budget in decade  
DHS bill puts focus on immigration   Heftier MilCon-VA bill would fund 214 projects
The same afternoon, House appropriators released their final two bills — State and Foreign
Operations and Labor-HHS and Education. All you need to read: Cuts to foreign aid, climate
change efforts   DOL faces 11 percent cut   Modest cuts to CDC   Health IT cut by one-third  
Education cuts less drastic than Trump   Trump's school choice proposals left bare
POLITICAL STRATEGY
FRELINGHUYSEN LAWYERS UP: House Appropriations Chairman Rodney
Frelinghuysen spent almost $32,000 this spring on legal counsel after a House ethics
complaint accused him of targeting a bank employee who was active in a local progressive
group, Maggie Severns reports . "It was a prudent move given the politically-motivated ethics
complaints that came from the professional left," spokesperson Mike DuHaime says.
POTUS BUDGET
CBO — FOE NO MO: Forget the fact that CBO says the president's budget wouldn't actually
balance over a decade. As we report for Pros, OMB says the new budget office analysis only
underscores the fact that President Donald Trump's plan is the best ever. "We are thrilled that
CBO confirms that the president's proposed budget resulted in the largest deficit reduction
they have ever scored," OMB spokeswoman Meghan Burris said in a written statement
following the release this morning of CBO's annual analysis. "CBO agrees that this is the
largest deficit reduction package in American history."
Not publicly, at least: Perhaps remembering the way the administration dwelt on historical
comparisons during #InaugurationGate, CBO staff has opted not to get involved in ranking
Trump's budget against those of past presidents. On a call with reporters today, experts said
they don't compare estimates on how each budget would affect deficit reduction. But they
conceded that the budget office relied on the White House's own economic estimates because
so many of Trump's policy proposals lack specifics.
Brianna Ehley sums up the health-focused estimates in the new analysis.

 EPA
DISMISSING TRUMP'S REQUEST: Alex Guillén has nabbed an internal EPA memo
showing that the House's fiscal 2018 Interior-EPA spending bill boosts funding for several
programs the White House sought to cut, including the Superfund program and Brownfields
projects. Alex has got those totals and more for Pros.
OBAMACARE
IT'S OUT: Senate Republicans dropped their latest replacement bill this afternoon and —
surprise! — it does include that controversial amendment Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee have
proposed to allow skimpier health plans in the marketplace. The news, which was scooped by
our Burgess Everett and Jen Haberkorn, came as a shock even to Lee, who tweeted just after
their story broke that he hadn't even seen the language in the bill. (He can read the full text
here.)
What else? The other big changes include keeping some Obamacare taxes on the wealthy, as
Aaron Lorenzo reports, as well as boosting subsidies for the poor and devoting more money to
fighting the opioid epidemic. Much more from Paul Demko.
Where it stands: The goal is still a vote next week, but opposition is hardening within the
Senate's conservative and moderate flanks. On the same day Sen. Rand Paul ruled out
supporting the bill, Sen. Susan Collins vowed to oppose a motion to proceed.
Pressure building: Trump warns he'll be 'very angry' if it flops   Conservative groups push
Cruz-Lee plan   No easy path toward 'repair'   Centrists feel sidelined   Graham offers his own
Plan B
HEALTH
AIDS CRUSADE: At least so far, appropriators are tossing aside Trump's proposals to slash
funding for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in fiscal 2018. The Labor, HHS and
Education bill House appropriators are marking up in subcommittee this afternoon keeps
funding steady for each program charged with that work and would boost NIH overall. Still,
AIDS activists — worried that the final dole will be reflective of the president's request — are
in full fight mode now, trying to keep their concerns on lawmakers' radars, Renuka Rayasam
reports.
Doesn't jibe: While the president pledged support for HIV and AIDS testing and treatment on
National HIV Testing Day last month, his budget sends a very different message, proposing a
$180 million cut to the CDC's HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infection prevention
account, a $550 million reduction in NIH AIDS research and a $58.8 million cut from Ryan
White, a federal program that provides medical care and support services for the uninsured
living with HIV and AIDS.
DEFENSE
AUMF ALTERNATIVE: After a chat Wednesday with Ryan, Rep. Barbara Lee says she
thinks House Republicans plan to strip her AUMF amendment from the fiscal 2018 defense
spending bill and replace it with language that would ask the Defense Department to detail
what it wants in a new war authorization, Austin Wright reports.

 CASH, NOT CORPS: Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson tells POLITICO that her service
needs more resources for space operations, not a new org chart. But the Air Force's top
acquisition official for space said today he's "excited" by the congressional focus on space,
regardless of the organizational shakeup. NDAA update: The Rules Committee didn't allow a
floor vote on the amendment to nix Space Corps creation in the bill that's on the House floor
today.
BETTER BACK BRAC: Heritage issued a "key vote" for NDAA, calling on House members
to support an amendment on the floor today that would strip language barring a new round of
base closures. But that amendment was defeated despite the conservative group's efforts,
Connor O'Brien reports. The chamber also voted down Democratic amendments to cut defense
spending and promote domestic budget increases.
CONGRESS
CAMPAIGN CASH FOR SECURITY: The Federal Election Commission gave blanket
permission today for lawmakers to use campaign money to install or upgrade home security
systems, Maggie Severns reports. Appropriators are still gung-ho about allowing lawmakers to
use their office allowances to pay for extra security in light of the shooting last month at a
Congressional Baseball Game practice.
TRANSPORTATION
REPATRIATION, REBORN: Sen. Ron Wyden says he thinks the idea of using repatriation
revenues to pay for infrastructure is en vogue again, Tanya Snyder reports . "I think the idea
has a pulse again," he told a crowd at the American Road and Transportation Builders
Association conference today. "I think it's something that [the Trump administration is]
willing to ruminate over."
ENERGY
CUTS TO AVOID CUTS: Rep. Mike Simpson says the Energy Department doesn't plan to
issue any new commitments from its controversial loan program during the course of Trump's
first term and that cutting funds and authorities for the program helped avoid cuts elsewhere in
the fiscal 2018 Energy and Water spending bill, Anthony Adragna and Darius Dixon report.
CAMPAIGNS
MANCHIN RAISES $1.4M: As two of his GOP challengers face a brutal primary battle,
Senate appropriator Joe Manchin is squirreling away cash for his 2018 reelection bid. Elana
Schor reports that the West Virginia Democrat raised more than $1.4 million in the second
quarter, up from the $553,000 he took in during the first quarter.
EARMARKS
— Yellen: 'Quite challenging' for U.S. to reach 3 percent growth in five years. POLITICO Pro.
— GOP House members seek to cut education budget — but not nearly as deeply as Trump
proposed. The Washington Post.
— How wild horses of the West would die under Trump budget. USA Today.

 — US budget deficit rose in June to $90.2 billion. Associated Press.
— Chao: Administration wants to explore long-term Highway Trust Fund fixes. POLITICO
Pro.
ON TAP FRIDAY
10 a.m. — The House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing on Social Security
solvency. Rayburn House Office Building Room 2020.
WE'RE COUNTING: 80 days until federal funding runs out, the Children's Health Insurance
Program is up for renewal and the National Flood Insurance Program expires. 445 days until
farm bill authorization is up (Sept. 30, 2018). [Who knows how many] days until the nation
will default if the debt limit isn't raised.
To view online:
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GOP leaders enlist Mulvaney to help with budget woes Back
By Rachael Bade and Sarah Ferris   07/13/2017 02:15 PM EDT
House GOP leaders are enlisting a familiar face to help with their budget woes: President
Donald Trump's budget director, Mick Mulvaney, a former Freedom Caucus member.
Mulvaney, the Office of Management and Budget director, committed to GOP leaders at a
Thursday morning that he would help muster support to get the budget passed. Republican
leadership and House Budget Chairwoman Diane Black are hoping he'll be particularly helpful
in wooing his former colleagues and good friends on the Freedom Caucus, whose opposition
has become on of the last major hurdles to passing the budget.
Freedom Caucus leaders, who have pushed hard to include mandatory cuts to welfare
programs in the budget, have said they will not support the fiscal plan until they get the details
of the House's tax reform proposal. Only, tax reform details are still far off, insiders say. And
GOP leadership, not to mention Black, are eager to move on the budget.
An OMB official confirmed that Mulvaney would be "working the phones" as well as making
in-person pitches.
"The White House wants to be helpful in any way it can," OMB spokesman John Czwartacki
said by phone Thursday. "The White House sees tremendous value on a 2018 budget
resolution passing both chambers of Congress."
The decision to enlist Mulvaney came amid a Thursday morning huddle between Speaker Paul
Ryan, Vice President Mike Pence, Black (R-Tenn.) and White House legislative liaison Marc
Short.
The meeting followed several calls between Mulvaney and Black this weekend.

 Several GOP sources following the budget process closely said they think Mulvaney's pitch
will work, allowing Black to move the bill through committee as soon as next week. Two
members of the committee, Reps. Mark Sanford of South Carolina and Mario Diaz-Balart of
Florida, told POLITICO on Wednesday that they were told to expect a Budget Committee
markup next week.
Mulvaney's first task will be helping Black move the bill through the panel, where some
conservatives like Rep. Dave Brat and Gary Palmer, both Freedom Caucus members, have not
said they will back the budget.
Republicans cannot move a tax reform package without passing the fiscal blueprint, and Black
has already taken on GOP leadership as well as other Republican committee chairs to try to
include in the budget entitlement cuts to win over far right lawmakers. Many moderates have
balked at the proposal, with as many as 20 centrist Republicans in the Tuesday Group
threatening to vote against such a plan — almost enough to block it.
Still, some Freedom Caucus members say those cuts are not enough. Vice chairman Jim
Jordan (R-Ohio) suggested during a news conference Wednesday that $200 billion in
mandatory cuts was, essentially, a rounding error compared to the nation's larger spending
issues.
Meadows also said the group would need to see the details of the tax plan.
"Without decisions on tax reform, there will not be enough votes to pass it in the House
because of the conservative concerns," Meadows said.
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves Milcon-VA bill Back
By Gregory Hellman   07/13/2017 01:34 PM EDT
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved by voice vote today the fiscal 2018 Military
Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, including $88.9
billion in discretionary funding.
The committee adopted several amendments to the bill, including one offered by Sen. Steve
Daines (R-Mont.) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) that would allow veterans to participate in
state-approved medical marijuana programs.
The committee also approved a provision that would increase funding for medical and
prosthetic research at the Veterans Affairs Department by $17 million and another that would
create a two-year pilot program to provide grants to nonprofit veterans service organizations to
complete facility upgrades.
A summary of the bill is available here.
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Republicans defeat amendments targeting Kushner security access Back
By Sarah Ferris   07/13/2017 03:12 PM EDT
Republican appropriators today unanimously blocked Democratic attempts to revoke the
security clearance of embattled White House adviser Jared Kushner.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said she was targeting Kushner's top-secret access in the
wake of his meeting with a well-connected Russian lawyer last year.
"If Jared Kushner can't be counted on to come clean about his meetings ... then he can't be
trusted to be in possession of our nation's most trusted information," Wasserman Schultz said
during a markup of the fiscal 2018 Commerce, Justice and Science spending bill. "This is
someone who deserves to have his security clearance revoked."
In a 30 to 22 vote, the House Appropriations Committee defeated the first amendment, which
would cut off clearance for White House staffers who are under investigation for "aiding a
foreign government."
With the same tally, the panel defeated another amendment that would have removed topsecret access for anyone who "deliberately fails" to disclose meetings with foreign nationals
when applying for a security clearance.
"I would think that every single one of us would want to make sure that the individuals who
are the closest advisers to the president of the United States do not have access to this
information when they are under investigation," Wasserman Schultz said.
Texas Republican Rep. John Culberson, who oversees the appropriations bill, dismissed the
attempt as a "political stunt."
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House panel advances Interior, EPA spending bill Back
By Esther Whieldon   07/12/2017 03:55 PM EDT
A House Appropriations subcommittee today advanced a bill that would shrink the EPA's
fiscal 2018 funding to the lowest level the agency has seen in a decade and cut the Interior
Department's spending by 7 percent.
With a voice vote, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee approved
the bill without making any amendments. The bill would cut EPA's budget by $528 million to
$7.5 billion and fund Interior at $11.9 billion.

 The subcommittee's top Democrat, Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota, said the cuts to the
EPA are "too deep and unnecessary." And she bemoaned that the measure includes a number
of riders, including ones that would block the EPA from finishing a court-mandated rule on
hardrock mining, protect the agency's move to withdraw the Waters of the U.S. regulation
from legal challenges and delay implementation of the 2015 ozone standard until 2025.
The language also includes some riders involving the Endangered Species Act that would
block the Interior Department from listing the sage grouse under the law or spending money
on the grey wolf, which is listed as endangered or threatened in a number of other states.
Interior in May complied with a court order to delist the grey wolf in Wyoming.
Chairman Ken Calvert said the bill "continues to invest in water infrastructure and cleaning up
contaminated land. These programs help create jobs and spur economic development in
communities all across the nation."
WHAT'S NEXT: The bill now advances to a full committee vote, which has yet to be
announced.
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House subcommittee approves DHS spending bill that would cut TSA funding Back
By Stephanie Beasley   07/12/2017 05:43 PM EDT
The House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee approved a DHS spending bill
today via voice vote, despite Democrats' misgivings about immigration-related provisions in
the bill and a decrease in TSA funding.
David Price was the only member to oppose the bill, although other Democrats, including full
committee ranking member Nita Lowey, voiced concerns about including funding for
President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Subcommittee ranking member Lucille
Roybal-Allard said she could not fully back the bill so long as measures supporting Trump's
"malignant rhetoric" on immigration remained. She urged appropriators to instead put more
funding toward hiring Customs officers, maintaining TSA's reimbursement program for
airports that hire local law enforcement and VIPR teams, she said.
The bill approved by the subcommittee would bump DHS funding to $51.1 billion, a 4 percent
increase over this year's budget, to help the agency build a U.S.-Mexico border wall and hire
more immigration officers, among other items. However, the $7.2 billion budget for TSA is
about $160 million below what the agency received for fiscal 2017.
Members are expected to offer amendments at the full committee markup of the bill.
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 Senate Appropriations panel approves military construction, VA bill Back
By Gregory Hellman   07/12/2017 03:27 PM EDT
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and
Related Agencies today approved $88.9 billion by voice vote for fiscal 2018.
The bill includes $9.5 billion to fund 214 military construction projects — $1.8 billion more
than the fiscal 2017 level but $246 million less than the Trump administration's budget
request.
Within the military construction portion of the measure is $307 million to fund projects that
are part of the European Reassurance Initiative and an additional $154 million to support
NATO's response to Russia in the Middle East and North Africa.
The bill would also appropriate $1.4 billion for military family housing, $575 million to
support construction for the National Guard and reserve forces and $331 million for projects
supporting overseas contingency operations in the Middle East.
The bill also includes $78.4 billion for the Veterans Affairs Department — a record amount,
according to the committee, and $4 billion more than the fiscal 2017 level. Additionally, the
bill would provide $70.7 billion in advance funding for veterans health care in fiscal 2019.
The full Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to mark up the bill Thursday morning.
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Appropriators propose deep cuts to State Department Back
By Sarah Ferris   07/12/2017 04:32 PM EDT
The House Appropriations Committee seeks to dramatically slash funding for State
Department programs ranging from the U.S. Agency for International Development to climate
change in its newly released fiscal 2018 spending bill.
The State and Foreign Operations measure, released this afternoon, would set total spending at
$47.4 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, cutting about $10 billion from current levels.
That total matches with the proposed spending level POLITICO reported on Tuesday.
The majority of the cuts would come from "reductions to nonessential or lower-priority
international programs," according to the committee.
The bill would slice payments to the United Nations and shrink funding for international antipoverty programs like USAID. It would also eliminate funding for programs long disputed by
GOP lawmakers, including the Green Climate Fund, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change and the U.N. Population Fund.

 House Appropriations Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen said in a statement that it is "more
important than ever" for the U.S. to invest in global security. He also touted the bill for
spending money only where it is most needed to "ensure U.S. dollars are being put to good use
to expand democracy and peace, and provide critical humanitarian assistance in war-torn,
disaster-affected and impoverished areas or the world."
The proposed spending cuts do not go as far as the Trump administration's proposed budget,
which called for capping State Department spending at $37.6 billion. That same fiscal outline
also called for drastic reductions to global diplomacy and aid programs, while cutting off
funds for climate change research.
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House Appropriations Committee proposes 11 percent cut to DOL Back
By Ian Kullgren   07/12/2017 06:36 PM EDT
The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday introduced a spending bill that would
cut the Labor Department budget by 11 percent, with the biggest reductions to employment
training.
Under the bill, the Employment Training Administration would be slashed by 15 percent, or
$1.5 billion. The Mine Safety and Health Administration would get a 4 percent cut, which
according to appropriators would track the continuing decline in coal mining jobs. Jobs Corps
programs would see a slight cut of less than 1 percent, and veterans training would get an
increase of 2 percent.
The proposed cuts are a far cry from the 21 percent reduction in President Donald Trump's
budget, but still represent a sharp decline in funding compared to other agencies. The
Education Department, by comparison, would get a 3.5 percent, while the Health and Human
Services Department would get cut by just 1 percent.
"This bill reflects Republican priorities to cut spending and focus investments in programs our
people need the most — public health and medical research, biodefense, fundamental
education, and proven programs that increase job growth, for example," House Appropriations
Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.) said in a statement. "It also includes important
provisions to stop government overreach."
The bill includes a rider preventing enforcement of the fiduciary rule, which requires financial
brokers to act solely in clients' best interests, irrespective of commissions and fees, when
giving retirement investment advice. Part of the rule took effect in June, and part is set to take
effect in January, though the Trump DOL is weighing whether to delay that portion.
Two other riders aim to make it easier for seafood companies to employ seasonal H-2B
workers and continue an overtime exemption for insurance claim adjusters if they're working
in disaster-stricken areas.
The House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee today approved a spending bill

 that would boost funding for the Homeland Security Department by 4 percent.
The legislation includes $1.6 billion to allow the Trump administration to build wall and
fencing on the southern border.
The subcommittee's ranking member, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), did not support
the measure because of its intense focus on interior immigration enforcement.
"The trauma that is being inflicted on entire communities throughout our country cannot be
overstated," she said.
Ted Hesson contributed to this report.
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House appropriators propose modest cuts to CDC Back
By Brianna Ehley   07/12/2017 05:38 PM EDT
House appropriators are proposing $7 billion in funding for the CDC next year, a modest
decrease from last year, but far more than floated in President Donald Trump's budget
blueprint.
The House Appropriations Committee's proposal — $1 billion above the president's request —
is a stark rebuke to the White House's massive 17 percent proposed cut to the agency.
House Appropriations' Labor-HHS subcommittee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) has been
widely critical of Trump's proposed cuts to public health. At a hearing earlier this year, he
said, "I always say the CDC is every bit as important in defending the lives of Americans as
the Pentagon is, in some ways more."
Still, the proposal represents $198 million below last year's funding levels.
Appropriators maintain the ACA's Prevention and Public Health Fund. However, both the
Senate and House Obamacare repeal bills zero out the fund, so it is unclear whether that
money will be available to the agency next year. The fund makes up roughly 12 percent of the
CDC's total budget.
The bill also includes the longstanding ban on the use of federal dollars to advocate for gun
research.
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House bill to cut ONC budget by 35 percent Back

 By David Pittman   07/12/2017 05:08 PM EDT
The HHS spending bill released by the House this afternoon cuts ONC's budget to $39
million, a reduction of 35 percent, and slices AHRQ's funding by $24 million while
maintaining it as a standalone agency.
The House Appropriations spending level for ONC is in line with the Trump administration's
request in May. The White House also sought to dissolve AHRQ — which gets $300 million
in the House budget — and give its work to the NIH.
Health IT groups had decried the White House budget proposal, noting that the cuts would
come as ONC's plate is piled high with tasks required under the 21st Century Cures Act.
CHIME said at the time it would be "extremely difficult, if not impossible" for ONC to
continue efforts on interoperability, standards and certification with $38 million.
At a time when the bipartisan Cures and the Precision Medicine Initiative require intensive
health IT work, said Tom Payne, chair of the board of the American Medical Informatics
Association, the budget "stops progress in its tracks."
The budget justification for ONC said it would streamline the agency's work, focusing on
interoperability and other essential topics. It would largely cut workforce devoted to EHR
adoption, privacy, care transformation, consumer activity and clinical quality, as well as the
office that works on the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan.
HHS's Office for Civil Rights would receive roughly $39 million under the House spending
bill.
The subcommittee that oversees the HHS is scheduled to mark up the bill Thursday afternoon.
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House appropriators release 2018 education funding bill Back
By Michael Stratford   07/12/2017 04:32 PM EDT
Republican House appropriators today released their bill to fund the Education Department for
fiscal 2018.
The bill seeks an overall $2.4 billion cut to education funding. That's a less drastic reduction
compared with the $9.2 billion that President Donald Trump had proposed axing from the
department in his budget earlier this year.
The subcommittee will mark up the bill Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in 2358-C of the Rayburn
House Office Building.
Read the bill text here.

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House GOP appropriators balk at DeVos 'school choice' proposals Back
By Michael Stratford   07/12/2017 08:02 PM EDT
Republican House appropriators largely disregarded Education Secretary Betsy DeVos'
proposal to spend about $1.4 billion on "school choice" policies in the fiscal 2018 education
funding bill released Wednesday.
The spending bill, which will be marked up Thursday, does not fund the bulk of the three main
school choice priorities outlined in the Trump administration's budget request.
Trump and DeVos had proposed directing $1 billion in Title I money for poor students to a
new grant program for school districts that would allow students to attend the public school of
their choice. House appropriators didn't bite on that plan. The GOP bill calls for keeping
funding for Title I at $15.9 billion, which is roughly the same as its funding for the current
year.
In addition, the bill does not include the $250 million that the Trump administration proposed
for expanding and studying school vouchers that would allow low-income students to select
the private school of their choice.
The Republican bill would provide a $28 million boost to funding for charter schools, bringing
total funding for the Charter Schools Program grants to $370 million. But that falls short of the
$500 million that Trump requested for the program, which would have amounted to a nearly
50-percent increase in funding.
The administration pitched the school choice proposals as a first step toward making good on
the $20 billion school choice plan that Trump promised during his campaign. Trump has
called on Congress to pass legislation expanding school choice options, calling it a civil rights
issue.
Outside of the appropriations process, the Trump administration has been eyeing a federal tax
credit scholarship proposal as a way to advance its school choice agenda. It's unclear if such a
proposal will be folded into a broader tax overhaul at some point.
The plan could funnel billions of dollars to working class families to help pay for private
school tuition. A number of school choice advocacy groups are pushing for it, but it could face
some resistance from lawmakers who aren't looking to over-complicate the tax code.
Caitlin Emma contributed to this report.
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 Frelinghuysen spent $32K on lawyers after letter to bank Back
By Maggie Severns   07/13/2017 12:51 PM EDT
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen's (R-N.J.) campaign spent close to $32,000 this spring on legal
counsel after a House ethics complaint accused him of targeting a bank employee who was
active in a local progressive group.
Frelinghuysen paid the law firm Wiley Rein $27,120 in May and June, according to the report,
and paid the New Jersey law firm Herold Law an additional $4,867. He had not paid law firms
for legal counsel in other recent campaign finance disclosures, and spokesperson Mike
DuHaime confirmed in an email that Frelinghuysen had hired the counsel after the ethics
complaint was filed.
"It was a prudent move given the politically-motivated ethics complaints that came from the
professional left," DuHaime said.
Frelinghuysen, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, was under fire in mid-May
after he sent a fundraising letter to a board member at local Lakeland Bank in which he
appeared to target a local activist named Saily Avelenda, who helps lead a group called NJ
11th for Change.
At the bottom of the letter, Frelinghuysen warned organizers were trying to further an "agenda
of limited government, economic growth, stronger national security" and added, "P.S. One of
the ringleaders works in your bank!" The Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint
asking House investigators to look into whether Frelinghuysen had violated ethics rules when
he singled out the bank employee.
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White House celebrates CBO's assessment of Trump's budget Back
By Jennifer Scholtes   07/13/2017 12:30 PM EDT
The Trump administration is raving about the CBO's prediction that the president's budget
would shrink the federal deficit by about one-third of projected levels over the next decade.
"We are thrilled that CBO confirms that the president's proposed budget resulted in the largest
deficit reduction they have ever scored," OMB spokeswoman Meghan Burris said in a written
statement following the release this morning of CBO's annual analysis. "CBO agrees that this
is the largest deficit reduction package in American history."
CBO staff subsequently told reporters that the budget office does not track how each
president's plan ranks compared to others on predicted deficit reduction, and they conceded
that the budget office relied on the White House's own economic estimates because so many
of President Donald Trump's policy proposals lack specifics.

 The budget experts said they relied on the administration's own projections, for example, in
calculating the budget effects of plans like Obamacare repeal, tax reform, infrastructure
investment and Postal Service overhaul "because the agencies judged those estimates to be
achievable targets." But they assumed no costs or savings for proposals that were less detailed.
In their analysis, CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation predict deficits would shrink
relative to the size of the economy through fiscal 2027, ranging from between 2.6 percent and
3.3 percent of GDP over that time. Their analysis does not jibe, however, with the Trump
administration's claim that the budget would achieve balance over a decade.
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Interior Dept. ordered to close Twitter accounts after inauguration tweets Back
By Louis Nelson and Cristiano Lima   01/20/2017 04:47 PM EDT
Interior Department officials have been ordered to shut down the organization's official
Twitter accounts indefinitely after the National Park Service shared tweets comparing
attendance at President Donald Trump's inauguration against former President Barack
Obama's.
"All bureaus and the department have been directed by incoming administration to shut down
Twitter platforms immediately until further notice," said an email obtained by the Washington
Post circulated to Park Service employees Friday.
Earlier Friday the verified Twitter account for the National Park Service retweeted a post from
New York Times reporter Binyamin Applebaum showing side by side images of the crowds at
Trump's inauguration and at President Barack Obama's record-setting 2009 swearing-in.
Obama's, on the left, shows a jam-packed National Mall while Trump's, on the right, is more
sparsely populated.
The photos were seen as stark evidence that Trump's prediction of an "unbelievable, perhaps
record-setting turnout" did not come to fruition.
The organization also retweeted another user commenting that the whitehouse.gov website had
been "scrubbed clean" of pages discussing civil rights, climate change and health care.
Interior Department officials were then given an "urgent directive" to close their official
accounts "until further directed." An investigation into whether the tweets were intentional,
accidental or part of a hack, is underway, according to the report.
The directive encompasses the department's numerous bureaus and offices, effectively
shutting down dozens of official government accounts.
The retweet was particularly jarring given that the NPS stopped providing official crowd
estimates for events on the Mall, including inagurations, after a dispute over counts at the
Million Man March in 1995 prompted a lawsuit threat.

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CBO: Trump budget reduces mandatory federal health spending by $1.9T Back
By Brianna Ehley   07/13/2017 11:54 AM EDT
President Donald Trump's budget proposal would reduce mandatory federal spending on
health care by $1.9 trillion, or 13 percent, over the next decade, according to a new analysis by
the nonpartisan CBO.
The report, released today, projects the bulk of the savings — about $1.25 trillion — would
come from repealing the Affordable Care Act. The CBO estimates another $610 billion would
come from proposed changes to Medicaid.
Trump's $4.1 trillion budget for 2018, released in May, proposed reducing federal Medicaid
spending by $800 billion over the next decade.
CBO said that the administration's proposal "did not specify the policies that would achieve
those savings" so the budget scoring agency interpreted the White House's estimate as
"indicating a target for the budgetary effects of the detailed policies that might be proposed in
the future."
The Senate's Obamacare repeal bill, released last month, would reduce federal Medicaid
spending by $722 billion over the next decade, according to a CBO analysis. An updated
version of that bill is expected to be released today and be scored by the CBO.
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EPA memo details more spending changes in House bill Back
By Alex Guillén   07/13/2017 12:53 PM EDT
The House's 2018 Interior-EPA spending package boosts funds for several programs with
bipartisan support that the White House had sought to cut, according to an internal EPA memo
obtained by POLITICO.
The Superfund program would get a $28.6 million boost, up to $1.09 billion, and Brownfields
projects would get an extra $10 million, up to $90 million for 2018, according to the memo,
from EPA's acting chief financial officer, David Bloom. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has
said he will prioritize those cleanup programs, although the administration's budget request
sought to cut the Superfund budget by about a third.
House Republicans also would give an extra $15 million for the diesel emissions reduction
grant program, which would receive $75 million in 2018, according to the memo.

 For other programs, the House bill proposes cuts to programs that Trump sought to keep fully
funded, such as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The House bill would cut $250 million
from the clean water SRF, dropping it to $1.14 billion. The other SRF, for drinking water,
would see its funding stable at $863 million.
The bill would leave untouched a slate of categorical grants that help states pay for
implementing and enforcing environmental laws and for environmental projects, according to
the memo.
At least two programs targeted by Trump are still in line for belt-tightening: a Mexican border
initiative that would be zeroed out and a $10 million cut for a program to pay for water and
wastewater infrastructure in Alaska Native villages.
WHAT'S NEXT: The House Appropriations Committee will mark up the bill on July 18.
Annie Snider contributed to this report.
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Senate Republicans one vote away from Obamacare repeal failure Back
By Burgess Everett, Jennifer Haberkorn and Sarah Karlin-Smith   07/13/2017 08:59 AM EDT
The Senate Republican effort to repeal Obamacare is on the cusp of defeat, with two
Republican senators threatening to kill the measure before the Senate can even start debate.
GOP leaders released a modified draft of their legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare
Thursday, hoping to win senators' support with additional funding for combating opioids and a
controversial measure that would allow insurance companies to sell plans that don't comply
with Obamacare consumer protections.
But the plan immediately ran into near-fatal opposition.
Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) said they would vote against allowing
debate to even start. Several other Republicans — including Sens. Jeff Flake, Rob Portman,
Mike Lee and John Hoeven — said they were undecided.
"I'm not there yet" on supporting bill or the motion to proceed, said Portman, who opposed a
previous version of the bill. "My position remains the same. ... There's been some progress
made on opioids, an issue that I have focused on a lot. Another $45 billion. But we still have
concerns about Medicaid expansion."
"I'm still digesting it," Flake told reporters. "I'll be doing that for a while."
If just three Republicans oppose the procedural motion planned for next week, the seven-year
effort to repeal Obamacare would end before the Senate can even formally start debate in a
stunning embarrassment for the GOP.

 "We gotta get on the bill. ... If we don't at least get on the bill, we're never going to know,"
said Sen. John Thune of South Dakota. "I think it's probably going to be whipped over the next
few days."
Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will take
up a motion to proceed to the bill next Tuesday, adding, "This isn't a vote on the merits of the
bill. This is a vote on whether to even to talk about it."
McConnell also promised action: "We will be voting next week," he told reporters.
Portman, as well as Sens. Dean Heller, Lisa Murkowski and Shelley Moore Capito — all of
whom have raised issues with prior drafts of the bill — huddled with McConnell Thursday
afternoon to try to bring the bill back from the brink.
McConnell unveiled the plan on Thursday morning at a closed-door, GOP members-only
meeting before posting the text online. Unlike their previous bill, which faced stiff resistance
across the conference, it would maintain some Obamacare taxes on the wealthy, provide new
financial support to help low-income people purchase health insurance and allow people to
pay for insurance with pre-tax money.
The amendment to allow insurers to sell noncompliant plans, which is backed by Sen. Ted
Cruz (R-Texas), could be altered or removed later, sources said. The amendment would allow
the sale of cheap, deregulated insurance plans as long as Obamacare-compliant plans are still
sold.
It is not yet clear whether the inclusion of Cruz's proposal will be enough for conservatives.
Lee has previously advocated for the amendment with Cruz, but Cruz has been handling the
lion's share of negotiating with McConnell. Lee is not yet supportive of the latest version
because he's unaware of its content, a spokesman for Lee said.
Cruz said if his language stays, he will support the bill. He said if it is removed it will do
"substantial damage" to bill's support.
Flake threw his support behind the Cruz amendment on the show, but declined to say whether
that is enough to get him to vote yes.
Both Cruz and Lee had threatened to vote against starting on the bill if it didn't have the
amendment; more than a half-dozen other Republican senators have stated they don't support
the bill. Any three senators' opposition would end the GOP's Obamacare repeal effort on a
procedural motion planned for next week, but McConnell is encouraging senators to open
debate on the bill and amend it later.
Republicans saw Thursday's meeting as an airing of all the GOP's grievances about the latest
draft and to help determine whether the party can move forward. McConnell pulled an earlier
version of the bill last month amid stiff resistance from conservative and moderate
Republicans.
Senators are already angling for more changes. An amendment from Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) would direct much of Obamacare's federal funding directly to the states that could offer
a starting point for Congress if the Senate GOP's partisan effort fails next week, according to a
summary of the bill obtained by POLITICO.

 Some Republicans worry that the Cruz proposal could result in split risk pools, one with sick
people with pre-existing conditions and the other with healthy young people. Centrists are
worried the proposal would undermine protections for people with pre-existing conditions.
Cruz and Lee dispute that and will argue it will likely lower premiums and allow people to opt
out of Obamacare.
Several senators said it was their understanding that Cruz's latest draft would combine those
risk pools, though Republicans said the details of how it would work are murky.
The Cruz amendment would deliver insurance companies subsidies for high-risk Americans
with pre-existing conditions under Obamacare's regulations. If insurance companies offer
those plans, they could sell cheap plans that are not subject to those regulations.
Some Republican senators now believe it will be a victory to even open debate on the
legislation passed by the House, one senator familiar with the negotiations said.
"I don't even know that it's going to get to a vote," said GOP Sen. John McCain of Arizona.
If that procedural vote is successful, a freewheeling amendment process will begin. At some
point, McConnell will introduce a substitute that will represent the Senate's draft bill. It may
be different than what is introduced on Thursday and could be subject to amendment on the
Senate floor next week. The bill, in other words, will be a work in progress until the final vote.
The Congressional Budget Office is analyzing two versions of the bill, one with the Cruz
amendment and one without. The Cruz amendment is in brackets in the bill, indicating it is
subject to change.
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas declined to say when the CBO score of the Cruz
amendment would be released. The analysis for the rest of the draft is expected Monday.
In addition to Cruz and Lee, Paul has cited huge problems with the bill. Paul, who argues the
bill keeps too much of Obamacare, has said including the Cruz proposal would not be enough
to get his support.
At the other end of the GOP conference, several moderates, including Collins and Murkowski,
are worried that the bill would hurt people with pre-existing conditions and others who got
coverage under Obamacare. A number of Republicans are uncomfortable with spending
reductions to Medicaid, which covers more than 70 million Americans, including families
from low-income households, people with disabilities and seniors.
Cornyn, who is responsible for gathering the votes for the bill, said there is no other plan that
can get 50 votes.
"If you vote "no" on this bill, it essentially is a vote for Obamacare because that's what we're
going to be left with," Cornyn said on Fox News Thursday morning. "If Sen. Paul can show
me 49 other votes for his bill, then I would be all for it. But, unfortunately, the practicality is
we have to pass a bill."
The proposal will also give states new flexibility on their Medicaid funding if a public health
emergency — such as a Zika outbreak — takes place. The block grant option would also allow
states to add the newly eligible Medicaid population to coverage under the block grant.

 The bill also includes $70 billion more than the first draft of the bill's $112 billion for statebased health care initiatives to drive down premiums. It will include $45 billion for fighting
drug addiction and would ease the sale of low-premium "catastrophic" insurance plans.
John Bresnahan contributed to this report.
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AMENDMENT NO.llll Calendar No.lll
Purpose: In the nature of a substitute.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES—115th Cong., 1st Sess.
H. R. 1628
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the
concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.
Referred to the Committee on llllllllll and
ordered to be printed
Ordered to lie on the table and to be printed
AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE intended
to be proposed by lllllll
Viz:
1 Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the fol2 lowing:
3 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
4 This Act may be cited as the ''Better Care Reconcili5 ation Act of 2017''.
6 TITLE I
7 SEC. 101. ELIMINATION OF LIMITATION ON RECAPTURE OF
8 EXCESS ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF PREMIUM
9 TAX CREDITS.
10 Subparagraph (B) of section 36B(f)(2) of the Inter11 nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the
12 end the following new clause:
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1 ''(iii) NONAPPLICABILITY OF LIMITA2 TION.—This subparagraph shall not apply
3 to taxable years ending after December 31,
4 2017.''.
5 SEC. 102. RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PREMIUM TAX CREDIT.
6 (a) ELIGIBILITY FOR CREDIT.—

 7 (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 36B(c)(1) of the In8 ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
9 (A) by striking ''equals or exceeds 100 per10 cent but does not exceed 400 percent'' in sub11 paragraph (A) and inserting ''does not exceed
12 350 percent'', and
13 (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and re14 designating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as sub15 paragraphs (B) and (C), respectively.
16 (2) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ALIENS.—
17 (A) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of sec18 tion 36B(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of
19 1986 is amended by striking ''an alien lawfully
20 present in the United States'' and inserting ''a
21 qualified alien (within the meaning of section
22 431 of the Personal Responsibility and Work
23 Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996)''.
24 (B) AMENDMENTS TO PATIENT PROTEC25 TION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.—
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1 (i) Section 1411(a)(1) of the Patient
2 Protection and Affordable Care Act is
3 amended by striking ''or an alien lawfully
4 present in the United States'' and insert5 ing ''or a qualified alien (within the mean6 ing of section 431 of the Personal Respon7 sibility and Work Opportunity Reconcili8 ation Act of 1996)''.
9 (ii) Section 1411(c)(2)(B) of such Act
10 is amended by striking ''an alien lawfully
11 present in the United States'' each place it
12 appears in clauses (i)(I) and (ii)(II) and
13 inserting ''a qualified alien (within the
14 meaning of section 431 of the Personal Re15 sponsibility and Work Opportunity Rec16 onciliation Act of 1996)''.
17 (iii) Section 1412(d) of such Act is
18 amended—
19 (I) by striking ''not lawfully
20 present in the United States'' and in21 serting ''not citizens or nationals of
22 the United States or qualified aliens
23 (within the meaning of section 431 of
24 the Personal Responsibility and Work
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1 Opportunity Reconciliation Act of
2 1996)'', and
3 (II) by striking ''INDIVIDUALS

 4 NOT LAWFULLY PRESENT'' in the
5 heading and inserting ''CERTAIN
6 ALIENS''.
7 (b) MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON PREMIUM AS8 SISTANCE AMOUNT.—
9 (1) USE OF BENCHMARK PLAN.—Section
10 36B(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
11 amended—
12 (A) by striking ''applicable second lowest
13 cost silver plan'' each place it appears in para14 graph (2)(B)(i) and (3)(C) and inserting ''ap15 plicable median cost benchmark plan'',
16 (B) by striking ''such silver plan'' in para17 graph (3)(C) and inserting ''such benchmark
18 plan'', and
19 (C) in paragraph (3)(B)—
20 (i) by redesignating clauses (i) and
21 (ii) as clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively,
22 and by striking all that precedes clause
23 (iii) (as so redesignated) and inserting the
24 following:
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1 ''(B) APPLICABLE MEDIAN COST BENCH2 MARK PLAN.—The applicable median cost
3 benchmark plan with respect to any applicable
4 taxpayer is the qualified health plan offered in
5 the individual market in the rating area in
6 which the taxpayer resides which—
7 ''(i) provides a level of coverage that
8 is designed to provide benefits that are ac9 tuarially equivalent to 58 percent of the
10 full actuarial value of the benefits (as de11 termined under rules similar to the rules of
12 paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 1302(d)
13 of the Patient Protection and Affordable
14 Care Act) provided under the plan,
15 ''(ii) has a premium which is the me16 dian premium of all qualified health plans
17 described in clause (i) which are offered in
18 the individual market in such rating area
19 (or, in any case in which no such plan has
20 such median premium, has a premium
21 nearest (but not in excess of) such median
22 premium),'', and
23 (ii) by striking ''clause (ii)(I)'' in the
24 flush text at the end and inserting ''clause
25 (iv)(I)''.
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 1 (2) MODIFICATION OF APPLICABLE PERCENT2 AGE.—Section 36B(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue
3 Code of 1986 is amended—
4 (A) in clause (i), by striking ''from the ini5 tial premium percentage'' and all that follows
6 and inserting ''from the initial percentage to
7 the final percentage specified in such table for
8 such income tier with respect to a taxpayer of
9 the age involved:
''In the case of
household income
(expressed as a
percent of the
poverty line)
within the following
income
tier:
Up to Age 29 Age 30-39 Age 40-49 Age 50-59 Over Age 59
10 (B) by striking ''0.504'' in clause (ii)(III)
11 and inserting ''0.4'', and
12 (C) by adding at the end the following new
13 clause:
14 ''(iii) AGE DETERMINATIONS.—For
15 purposes of clause (i), the age of the tax16 payer taken into account under clause (i)
17 with respect to any taxable year is the age
18 attained before the close of the taxable
19 year by the oldest individual taken into ac7
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1 count on such taxpayer's return who is
2 covered by a qualified health plan taken
3 into account under paragraph (2)(A).''.
4 (c) ELIMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY EXCEPTIONS FOR
5 EMPLOYER-SPONSORED COVERAGE.—
6 (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 36B(c)(2) of the In7 ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
8 subparagraph (C).
9 (2) AMENDMENTS RELATED TO QUALIFIED
10 SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT AR11 RANGEMENTS.—Section 36B(c)(4) of such Code is
12 amended—
13 (A) by striking ''which constitutes afford14 able coverage'' in subparagraph (A),
15 (B) by striking ''the amount described in
16 subparagraph (C)(i)(II) for such month'' in
17 subparagraph (B) and inserting ''1/12 of the
18 employee's permitted benefit (as defined in sec19 tion 9831(d)(3)(C)) under such arrangement'',
20 (C) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (F)

 21 and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E)
22 as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively, and
23 (D) in subparagraph (D), as so redesig24 nated, by striking ''subparagraph (C)(i)(II)''
25 and inserting ''subparagraph (B)''.
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1 (d) MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF QUALIFIED
2 HEALTH PLAN.—
3 (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 36B(c)(3)(A) of the
4 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by in5 serting before the period at the end the following:
6 ''or a plan that includes coverage for abortions
7 (other than any abortion necessary to save the life
8 of the mother or any abortion with respect to a
9 pregnancy that is the result of an act of rape or in10 cest)''.
11 (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made
12 by this subsection shall apply to taxable years begin13 ning after December 31, 2017.
14 (e) INCREASED PENALTY ON ERRONEOUS CLAIMS OF
15 CREDIT.—Section 6676(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
16 of 1986 is amended by inserting ''(25 percent in the case
17 of a claim for refund or credit relating to the health insur18 ance coverage credit under section 36B)'' after ''20 per19 cent''.
20 (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Except as otherwise provided
21 in this section, the amendments made by this section shall
22 apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019.
23 SEC. 103. MODIFICATIONS TO SMALL BUSINESS TAX CRED24 IT.
25 (a) SUNSET.—
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1 (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 45R of the Internal
2 Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the
3 end the following new subsection:
4 ''(j) SHALL NOT APPLY.—This section shall not
5 apply with respect to amounts paid or incurred in taxable
6 years beginning after December 31, 2019.''.
7 (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made
8 by this subsection shall apply to taxable years begin9 ning after December 31, 2019.
10 (b) DISALLOWANCE OF SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH
11 INSURANCE EXPENSE CREDIT FOR PLAN WHICH IN12 CLUDES COVERAGE FOR ABORTION.—
13 (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (h) of section
14 45R of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is
15 amended—
16 (A) by striking ''Any term'' and inserting

 17 the following:
18 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—Any term'', and
19 (B) by adding at the end the following new
20 paragraph:
21 ''(2) EXCLUSION OF HEALTH PLANS INCLUDING
22 COVERAGE FOR ABORTION.—The term 'qualified
23 health plan' does not include any health plan that
24 includes coverage for abortions (other than any
25 abortion necessary to save the life of the mother or
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1 any abortion with respect to a pregnancy that is the
2 result of an act of rape or incest).''.
3 (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made
4 by this subsection shall apply to taxable years begin5 ning after December 31, 2017.
6 SEC. 104. INDIVIDUAL MANDATE.
7 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5000A(c) of the Internal
8 Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—
9 (1) in paragraph (2)(B)(iii), by striking ''2.5
10 percent'' and inserting ''Zero percent'', and
11 (2) in paragraph (3)—
12 (A) by striking ''$695'' in subparagraph
13 (A) and inserting ''$0'', and
14 (B) by striking subparagraph (D).
15 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
16 this section shall apply to months beginning after Decem17 ber 31, 2015.
18 SEC. 105. EMPLOYER MANDATE.
19 (a) IN GENERAL.—
20 (1) Paragraph (1) of section 4980H(c) of the
21 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by in22 serting ''($0 in the case of months beginning after
23 December 31, 2015)'' after ''$2,000''.
24 (2) Paragraph (1) of section 4980H(b) of the
25 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by in11
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1 serting ''($0 in the case of months beginning after
2 December 31, 2015)'' after ''$3,000''.
3 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
4 this section shall apply to months beginning after Decem5 ber 31, 2015.
6 SEC. 106. STATE STABILITY AND INNOVATION PROGRAM.
7 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2105 of the Social Secu8 rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397ee) is amended by adding at the
9 end the following new subsections:
10 ''(h) SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS COV11 ERAGE AND ACCESS DISRUPTION AND PROVIDE SUPPORT
12 FOR STATES.—

 13 ''(1) APPROPRIATION.—There are authorized to
14 be appropriated, and are appropriated, out of monies
15 in the Treasury not otherwise obligated,
16 $15,000,000,000 for each of calendar years 2018
17 and 2019, and $10,000,000,000 for each of calendar
18 years 2020 and 2021, to the Administrator of the
19 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (in this
20 subsection and subsection (i) referred to as the 'Ad21 ministrator') to fund arrangements with health in22 surance issuers to address coverage and access dis23 ruption and respond to urgent health care needs
24 within States. Funds appropriated under this para25 graph shall remain available until expended.
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1 ''(2) PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS.—
2 ''(A) GUIDANCE.—Not later than 30 days
3 after the date of enactment of this subsection,
4 the Administrator shall issue guidance to health
5 insurance issuers regarding how to submit a no6 tice of intent to participate in the program es7 tablished under this subsection.
8 ''(B) NOTICE OF INTENT TO PARTICI9 PATE.—To be eligible for funding under this
10 subsection, a health insurance issuer shall sub11 mit to the Administrator a notice of intent to
12 participate at such time (but, in the case of
13 funding for calendar year 2018, not later than
14 35 days after the date of enactment of this sub15 section and, in the case of funding for calendar
16 year 2019, 2020, or 2021, not later than March
17 31 of the previous year) and in such form and
18 manner as specified by the Administrator and
19 containing—
20 ''(i) a certification that the health in21 surance issuer will use the funds in accord22 ance with the requirements of paragraph
23 (5); and
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1 ''(ii) such information as the Adminis2 trator may require to carry out this sub3 section.
4 ''(3) PROCEDURE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF
5 FUNDS.—The Administrator shall determine an ap6 propriate procedure for providing and distributing
7 funds under this subsection.
8 ''(4) NO MATCH.—Neither the State percentage
9 applicable to payments to States under subsection
10 (i)(5)(B) nor any other matching requirement shall

 11 apply to funds provided to health insurance issuers
12 under this subsection.
13 ''(5) USE OF FUNDS.—Funds provided to a
14 health insurance issuer under paragraph (1) shall be
15 subject to the requirements of paragraphs (1)(D)
16 and (7) of subsection (i) in the same manner as
17 such requirements apply to States receiving pay18 ments under subsection (i) and shall be used for the
19 activities specified in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) of sub20 section (i).
21 ''(i) LONG-TERM STATE STABILITY AND INNOVATION
22 PROGRAM.—
23 ''(1) APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION RE24 QUIREMENTS.—To be eligible for an allotment of
25 funds under this subsection, a State shall submit to
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1 the Administrator an application, not later than
2 March 31, 2018, in the case of allotments for cal3 endar year 2019, and not later than March 31 of
4 the previous year, in the case of allotments for any
5 subsequent calendar year) and in such form and
6 manner as specified by the Administrator, that con7 tains the following:
8 ''(A) A description of how the funds will be
9 used to do 1 or more of the following:
10 ''(i) To establish or maintain a pro11 gram or mechanism to provide financial as12 sistance to help high-risk individuals, in13 cluding by reducing premium costs for
14 such individuals, who have or are projected
15 to have a high rate of utilization of health
16 services, as measured by cost, and who do
17 not have access to health insurance cov18 erage offered through an employer, enroll
19 in health insurance coverage under a plan
20 offered in the individual market (within
21 the meaning of section 5000A(f)(1)(C) of
22 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).
23 ''(ii) To establish or maintain a pro24 gram to enter into arrangements with
25 health insurance issuers to help stabilize
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1 premiums and promote State health insur2 ance market participation and choice in
3 plans offered in the individual market
4 (within the meaning of section
5 5000A(f)(1)(C) of the Internal Revenue
6 Code of 1986).

 7 ''(iii) To provide payments for health
8 care providers for the provision of health
9 care services, as specified by the Adminis10 trator.
11 ''(iv) To provide assistance to reduce
12 out-of-pocket costs, such as copayments,
13 coinsurance, and deductibles, of individuals
14 enrolled in plans offered in the individual
15 market (within the meaning of section
16 5000A(f)(1)(C) of the Internal Revenue
17 Code of 1986).
18 ''(B) A certification that the State shall
19 make, from non-Federal funds, expenditures for
20 1 or more of the activities specified in subpara21 graph (A) in an amount that is not less than
22 the State percentage required for the year
23 under paragraph (5)(B)(ii).
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1 ''(C) A certification that the funds pro2 vided under this subsection shall only be used
3 for the activities specified in subparagraph (A).
4 ''(D) A certification that none of the funds
5 provided under this subsection shall be used by
6 the State for an expenditure that is attributable
7 to an intergovernmental transfer, certified pub8 lic expenditure, or any other expenditure to fi9 nance the non-Federal share of expenditures re10 quired under any provision of law, including
11 under the State plans established under this
12 title and title XIX or under a waiver of such
13 plans.
14 ''(E) Such other information as necessary
15 for the Administrator to carry out this sub16 section.
17 ''(2) ELIGIBILITY.—Only the 50 States and the
18 District of Columbia shall be eligible for an allot19 ment and payments under this subsection and all
20 references in this subsection to a State shall be
21 treated as only referring to the 50 States and the
22 District of Columbia.
23 ''(3) ONE-TIME APPLICATION.—If an applica24 tion of a State submitted under this subsection is
25 approved by the Administrator for a year, the appli17
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1 cation shall be deemed to be approved by the Admin2 istrator for that year and each subsequent year
3 through December 31, 2026.
4 ''(4) LONG-TERM STATE STABILITY AND INNO-

 5 VATION ALLOTMENTS.—
6 ''(A) APPROPRIATION; TOTAL ALLOT7 MENT.—For the purpose of providing allot8 ments to States under this subsection, there is
9 appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury
10 not otherwise appropriated—
11 ''(i) for calendar year 2019,
12 $8,000,000,000;
13 ''(ii) for calendar year 2020,
14 $14,000,000,000;
15 ''(iii) for calendar year 2021,
16 $14,000,000,000;
17 ''(iv) for calendar year 2022,
18 $6,000,000,000;
19 ''(v) for calendar year 2023,
20 $6,000,000,000;
21 ''(vi) for calendar year 2024,
22 $5,000,000,000;
23 ''(vii) for calendar year 2025,
24 $5,000,000,000; and
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1 ''(viii) for calendar year 2026,
2 $4,000,000,000.
3 ''(B) ALLOTMENTS.—
4 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a
5 State with an application approved under
6 this subsection with respect to a year, the
7 Administrator shall allot to the State, in
8 accordance with an allotment methodology
9 specified by the Administrator that ensures
10 that the spending requirement in para11 graph (6) is met for the year, from
12 amounts appropriated for such year under
13 subparagraph (A), such amount as speci14 fied by the Administrator with respect to
15 the State and application and year.
16 ''(ii) ANNUAL REDISTRIBUTION OF
17 PREVIOUS YEAR'S UNUSED FUNDS.—
18 ''(I) IN GENERAL.— In carrying
19 out clause (i), with respect to a year
20 (beginning with 2021), the Adminis21 trator shall, not later than March 31
22 of such year—
23 ''(aa) determine the amount
24 of funds, if any, remaining un19
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1 used under subparagraph (A)
2 from the previous year; and

 3 ''(bb) if the Administrator
4 determines that any funds so re5 main from the previous year, re6 distribute such remaining funds
7 in accordance with an allotment
8 methodology specified by the Ad9 ministrator to States that have
10 submitted an application ap11 proved under this subsection for
12 the year.
13 ''(II) APPLICABLE STATE PER14 CENTAGE.—The State percentage
15 specified for a year in paragraph
16 (5)(B)(ii) shall apply to funds redis17 tributed under subclause (I) in that
18 year.
19 ''(C) AVAILABILITY OF ALLOTTED STATE
20 FUNDS.—
21 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—Amounts allotted
22 to a State pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)
23 for a year shall remain available for ex24 penditure by the State through the end of
25 the second succeeding year.
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1 ''(ii) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS RE2 DISTRIBUTED.—Amounts redistributed to
3 a State under subparagraph (B)(ii) in a
4 year shall be available for expenditure by
5 the State through the end of the second
6 succeeding year.
7 ''(5) PAYMENTS.—
8 ''(A) ANNUAL PAYMENT OF ALLOT9 MENTS.—Subject to subparagraph (B), the Ad10 ministrator shall pay to each State that has an
11 application approved under this subsection for a
12 year, the allotment determined under paragraph
13 (4)(B) for the State for the year.
14 ''(B) MATCH REQUIRED.—
15 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator
16 shall pay each State that has an applica17 tion approved under this subsection for a
18 year, the Federal percentage of the allot19 ment determined for the State under para20 graph (4)(B) for the year.
21 ''(ii) FEDERAL AND STATE PERCENT22 AGES DEFINED.—For purposes of clause
23 (i), the Federal percentage is equal to 100
24 percent reduced by the State percentage
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1 for that year, and the State percentage is
2 equal to—
3 ''(I) in the case of calendar year
4 2019, 0 percent;
5 ''(II) in the case of calendar year
6 2020, 0 percent;
7 ''(III) in the case of calendar
8 year 2021, 0 percent;
9 ''(IV) in the case of calendar
10 year 2022, 7 percent;
11 ''(V) in the case of calendar year
12 2023, 14 percent;
13 ''(VI) in the case of calendar
14 year 2024, 21 percent;
15 ''(VII) in the case of calendar
16 year 2025, 28 percent; and
17 ''(VIII) in the case of calendar
18 year 2026, 35 percent.
19 ''(C) ADVANCE PAYMENT; RETROSPECTIVE
20 ADJUSTMENT.—
21 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—If the Adminis22 trator deems it appropriate, the Adminis23 trator shall make payments under this sub24 section for each year on the basis of ad25 vance estimates of expenditures submitted
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1 by the State and such other investigation
2 as the Administrator shall find necessary,
3 and shall reduce or increase the payments
4 as necessary to adjust for any overpayment
5 or underpayment for prior years.
6 ''(ii) MISUSE OF FUNDS.—If the Ad7 ministrator determines that a State is not
8 using funds paid to the State under this
9 subsection in a manner consistent with the
10 description provided by the State in its ap11 plication approved under paragraph (1),
12 the Administrator may withhold payments,
13 reduce payments, or recover previous pay14 ments to the State under this subsection
15 as the Administrator deems appropriate.
16 ''(D) FLEXIBILITY IN SUBMITTAL OF
17 CLAIMS.—Nothing in this subsection shall be
18 construed as preventing a State from claiming
19 as expenditures in the year expenditures that
20 were incurred in a previous year.
21 ''(6) REQUIRED USE FOR PREMIUM STABILIZA22 TION AND INCENTIVES FOR INDIVIDUAL MARKET

 23 PARTICIPATION.—In determining allotments for
24 States under this subsection for each of calendar
25 years 2019, 2020, and 2021, the Administrator shall
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1 ensure that at least $5,000,000,000 of the amounts
2 appropriated for each such year under paragraph
3 (4)(A) are used by States for the purposes described
4 in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) and in accordance with guid5 ance issued by the Administrator not later than 30
6 days after the date of enactment of this subsection
7 that specifies the parameters for the use of funds for
8 such purposes.
9 ''(7) EXEMPTIONS.—Paragraphs (2), (3), (5),
10 (6), (8), (10), and (11) of subsection (c) do not
11 apply to payments under this subsection.''.
12 (b) OTHER TITLE XXI AMENDMENTS.—
13 (1) Section 2101 of such Act (42 U.S.C.
14 1397aa) is amended—
15 (A) in subsection (a), in the matter pre16 ceding paragraph (1), by striking ''The pur17 pose'' and inserting ''Except with respect to
18 short-term assistance activities under section
19 2105(h) and the Long-Term State Stability and
20 Innovation Program established in section
21 2105(i), the purpose''; and
22 (B) in subsection (b), in the matter pre23 ceding paragraph (1), by inserting ''subsection
24 (a) or (g) of'' before ''section 2105''.
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1 (2) Section 2105(c)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
2 1397ee(c)(1)) is amended by striking ''and may not
3 include'' and inserting ''or to carry out short-term
4 assistance activities under subsection (h) or the
5 Long-Term State Stability and Innovation Program
6 established in subsection (i) and, except in the case
7 of funds made available under subsection (h) or (i),
8 may not include''.
9 (3) Section 2106(a)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
10 1397ff(a)(1)) is amended by inserting ''subsection
11 (a) or (g) of'' before ''section 2105''.
12 SEC. 107. BETTER CARE RECONCILIATION IMPLEMENTA13 TION FUND.
14 (a) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby established a Bet15 ter Care Reconciliation Implementation Fund (referred to
16 in this section as the ''Fund'') within the Department of
17 Health and Human Services to provide for Federal admin18 istrative expenses in carrying out this Act.
19 (b) FUNDING.—There is appropriated to the Fund,

 20 out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appro21 priated, $500,000,000.
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1 SEC. 108. REPEAL OF THE TAX ON EMPLOYEE HEALTH IN2 SURANCE PREMIUMS AND HEALTH PLAN
3 BENEFITS.
4 (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 43 of the Internal Rev5 enue Code of 1986 is amended by striking section 4980I.
6 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
7 subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after
8 December 31, 2019.
9 (c) SUBSEQUENT EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amend10 ment made by subsection (a) shall not apply to taxable
11 years beginning after December 31, 2025, and chapter 43
12 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read
13 as such chapter would read if such subsection had never
14 been enacted.
15 SEC. 109. REPEAL OF TAX ON OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICA16 TIONS.
17 (a) HSAS.—Subparagraph (A) of section 223(d)(2)
18 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by strik19 ing ''Such term'' and all that follows through the period.
20 (b) ARCHER MSAS.—Subparagraph (A) of section
21 220(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amend22 ed by striking ''Such term'' and all that follows through
23 the period.
24 (c) HEALTH FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS
25 AND HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENTS.—Sec26
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1 tion 106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended
2 by striking subsection (f).
3 (d) EFFECTIVE DATES.—
4 (1) DISTRIBUTIONS FROM SAVINGS AC5 COUNTS.—The amendments made by subsections (a)
6 and (b) shall apply to amounts paid with respect to
7 taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.
8 (2) REIMBURSEMENTS.—The amendment made
9 by subsection (c) shall apply to expenses incurred
10 with respect to taxable years beginning after Decem11 ber 31, 2016.
12 SEC. 110. REPEAL OF TAX ON HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
13 (a) HSAS.—Section 223(f)(4)(A) of the Internal
14 Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ''20 per15 cent'' and inserting ''10 percent''.
16 (b) ARCHER MSAS.—Section 220(f)(4)(A) of the In17 ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ''20
18 percent'' and inserting ''15 percent''.
19 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by

 20 this section shall apply to distributions made after Decem21 ber 31, 2016.
22 SEC. 111. REPEAL OF LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO
23 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS.
24 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 125 of the Internal Rev25 enue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (i).
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1 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
2 this section shall apply to plan years beginning after De3 cember 31, 2017.
4 SEC. 112. REPEAL OF TAX ON PRESCRIPTION MEDICA5 TIONS.
6 Subsection (j) of section 9008 of the Patient Protec7 tion and Affordable Care Act is amended to read as fol8 lows:
9 ''(j) REPEAL.—This section shall apply to calendar
10 years beginning after December 31, 2010, and ending be11 fore January 1, 2018.''.
12 SEC. 113. REPEAL OF MEDICAL DEVICE EXCISE TAX.
13 Section 4191 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
14 is amended by adding at the end the following new sub15 section:
16 ''(d) APPLICABILITY.—The tax imposed under sub17 section (a) shall not apply to sales after December 31,
18 2017.''.
19 SEC. 114. REPEAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE TAX.
20 Subsection (j) of section 9010 of the Patient Protec21 tion and Affordable Care Act is amended by striking '',
22 and'' at the end of paragraph (1) and all that follows
23 through ''2017''.
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1 SEC. 115. REPEAL OF ELIMINATION OF DEDUCTION FOR
2 EXPENSES ALLOCABLE TO MEDICARE PART D
3 SUBSIDY.
4 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 139A of the Internal Rev5 enue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the
6 following new sentence: ''This section shall not be taken
7 into account for purposes of determining whether any de8 duction is allowable with respect to any cost taken into
9 account in determining such payment.''.
10 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
11 this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
12 December 31, 2016.
13 SEC. 116. REPEAL OF CHRONIC CARE TAX.
14 (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 213 of
15 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking
16 ''10 percent'' and inserting ''7.5 percent''.
17 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by

 18 this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
19 December 31, 2016.
20 SEC. 117. REPEAL OF MEDICARE TAX INCREASE.
21 (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of section 3101 of
22 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read
23 as follows:
24 ''(b) HOSPITAL INSURANCE.—In addition to the tax
25 imposed by the preceding subsection, there is hereby im26 posed on the income of every individual a tax equal to 1.45
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1 percent of the wages (as defined in section 3121(a)) re2 ceived by such individual with respect to employment (as
3 defined in section 3121(b).''.
4 (b) SECA.—Subsection (b) of section 1401 of the In5 ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as fol6 lows:
7 ''(b) HOSPITAL INSURANCE.—In addition to the tax
8 imposed by the preceding subsection, there shall be im9 posed for each taxable year, on the self-employment in10 come of every individual, a tax equal to 2.9 percent of the
11 amount of the self-employment income for such taxable
12 year.''.
13 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
14 this section shall apply with respect to remuneration re15 ceived after, and taxable years beginning after, December
16 31, 2022.
17 SEC. 118. REPEAL OF TANNING TAX.
18 (a) IN GENERAL.—The Internal Revenue Code of
19 1986 is amended by striking chapter 49.
20 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
21 this section shall apply to services performed after Sep22 tember 30, 2017.
23 SEC. 119. REPEAL OF NET INVESTMENT TAX.
24 (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle A of the Internal Rev25 enue Code of 1986 is amended by striking chapter 2A.
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1 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
2 this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
3 December 31, 2016.
4 SEC. 120. REMUNERATION.
5 Paragraph (6) of section 162(m) of the Internal Rev6 enue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the
7 following new subparagraph:
8 ''(I) TERMINATION.—This paragraph shall
9 not apply to taxable years beginning after De10 cember 31, 2016.''.
11 SEC. 121. MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION LIMIT TO HEALTH SAV12 INGS ACCOUNT INCREASED TO AMOUNT OF

 13 DEDUCTIBLE AND OUT-OF-POCKET LIMITA14 TION.
15 (a) SELF-ONLY COVERAGE.—Section 223(b)(2)(A)
16 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by strik17 ing ''$2,250'' and inserting ''the amount in effect under
18 subsection (c)(2)(A)(ii)(I)''.
19 (b) FAMILY COVERAGE.—Section 223(b)(2)(B) of
20 such Code is amended by striking ''$4,500'' and inserting
21 ''the amount in effect under subsection (c)(2)(A)(ii)(II)''.
22 (c) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT.—Section
23 223(g)(1) of such Code is amended—
24 (1) by striking ''subsections (b)(2) and'' both
25 places it appears and inserting ''subsection'', and
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1 (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ''deter2 mined by'' and all that follows through '' 'calendar
3 year 2003'.'' and inserting ''determined by sub4 stituting 'calendar year 2003' for 'calendar year
5 1992' in subparagraph (B) thereof.''.
6 (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
7 this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
8 December 31, 2017.
9 SEC. 122. ALLOW BOTH SPOUSES TO MAKE CATCH-UP CON10 TRIBUTIONS TO THE SAME HEALTH SAVINGS
11 ACCOUNT.
12 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 223(b)(5) of the Internal
13 Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
14 ''(5) SPECIAL RULE FOR MARRIED INDIVIDUALS
15 WITH FAMILY COVERAGE.—
16 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of individ17 uals who are married to each other, if both
18 spouses are eligible individuals and either
19 spouse has family coverage under a high de20 ductible health plan as of the first day of any
21 month—
22 ''(i) the limitation under paragraph
23 (1) shall be applied by not taking into ac24 count any other high deductible health
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1 spouses both have family coverage under
2 separate high deductible health plans, only
3 one such coverage shall be taken into ac4 count),
5 ''(ii) such limitation (after application
6 of clause (i)) shall be reduced by the ag7 gregate amount paid to Archer MSAs of
8 such spouses for the taxable year, and

 9 ''(iii) such limitation (after application
10 of clauses (i) and (ii)) shall be divided
11 equally between such spouses unless they
12 agree on a different division.
13 ''(B) TREATMENT OF ADDITIONAL CON14 TRIBUTION AMOUNTS.—If both spouses referred
15 to in subparagraph (A) have attained age 55
16 before the close of the taxable year, the limita17 tion referred to in subparagraph (A)(iii) which
18 is subject to division between the spouses shall
19 include the additional contribution amounts de20 termined under paragraph (3) for both spouses.
21 In any other case, any additional contribution
22 amount determined under paragraph (3) shall
23 not be taken into account under subparagraph
24 (A)(iii) and shall not be subject to division be25 tween the spouses.''.
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1 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
2 this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
3 December 31, 2017.
4 SEC. 123. SPECIAL RULE FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL EXPENSES
5 INCURRED BEFORE ESTABLISHMENT OF
6 HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
7 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 223(d)(2) of the Internal
8 Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end
9 the following new subparagraph:
10 ''(D) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN MEDICAL
11 EXPENSES INCURRED BEFORE ESTABLISHMENT
12 OF ACCOUNT.—If a health savings account is
13 established during the 60-day period beginning
14 on the date that coverage of the account bene15 ficiary under a high deductible health plan be16 gins, then, solely for purposes of determining
17 whether an amount paid is used for a qualified
18 medical expense, such account shall be treated
19 as having been established on the date that
20 such coverage begins.''.
21 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
22 this subsection shall apply with respect to coverage under
23 a high deductible health plan beginning after December
24 31, 2017.
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1 SEC. 124. FEDERAL PAYMENTS TO STATES.
2 (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 504(a),
3 1902(a)(23), 1903(a), 2002, 2005(a)(4), 2102(a)(7), or
4 2105(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 704(a),
5 1396a(a)(23), 1396b(a), 1397a, 1397d(a)(4),

 6 1397bb(a)(7), 1397ee(a)(1)), or the terms of any Med7 icaid waiver in effect on the date of enactment of this Act
8 that is approved under section 1115 or 1915 of the Social
9 Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315, 1396n), for the 1-year pe10 riod beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, no
11 Federal funds provided from a program referred to in this
12 subsection that is considered direct spending for any year
13 may be made available to a State for payments to a pro14 hibited entity, whether made directly to the prohibited en15 tity or through a managed care organization under con16 tract with the State.
17 (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
18 (1) PROHIBITED ENTITY.—The term ''prohib19 ited entity'' means an entity, including its affiliates,
20 subsidiaries, successors, and clinics—
21 (A) that, as of the date of enactment of
22 this Act—
23 (i) is an organization described in sec24 tion 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
25 Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under
26 section 501(a) of such Code;
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1 (ii) is an essential community provider
2 described in section 156.235 of title 45,
3 Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect
4 on the date of enactment of this Act), that
5 is primarily engaged in family planning
6 services, reproductive health, and related
7 medical care; and
8 (iii) provides for abortions, other than
9 an abortion—
10 (I) if the pregnancy is the result
11 of an act of rape or incest; or
12 (II) in the case where a woman
13 suffers from a physical disorder, phys14 ical injury, or physical illness that
15 would, as certified by a physician,
16 place the woman in danger of death
17 unless an abortion is performed, in18 cluding a life-endangering physical
19 condition caused by or arising from
20 the pregnancy itself; and
21 (B) for which the total amount of Federal
22 and State expenditures under the Medicaid pro23 gram under title XIX of the Social Security Act
24 in fiscal year 2014 made directly to the entity
25 and to any affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or
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 1 clinics of the entity, or made to the entity and
2 to any affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or
3 clinics of the entity as part of a nationwide
4 health care provider network, exceeded
5 $350,000,000.
6 (2) DIRECT SPENDING.—The term ''direct
7 spending'' has the meaning given that term under
8 section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emer9 gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)).
10 SEC. 125. MEDICAID PROVISIONS.
11 The Social Security Act is amended—
12 (1) in section 1902 (42 U.S.C. 1396a)—
13 (A) in subsection (a)(47)(B), by inserting
14 ''and provided that any such election shall cease
15 to be effective on January 1, 2020, and no such
16 election shall be made after that date'' before
17 the semicolon at the end; and
18 (B) in subsection (l)(2)(C), by inserting
19 ''and ending December 31, 2019,'' after ''Janu20 ary 1, 2014,'';
21 (2) in section 1915(k)(2) (42 U.S.C.
22 1396n(k)(2)), by striking ''during the period de23 scribed in paragraph (1)'' and inserting ''on or after
24 the date referred to in paragraph (1) and before
25 January 1, 2020''; and
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1 (3) in section 1920(e) (42 U.S.C. 1396r-1(e)),
2 by striking ''under clause (i)(VIII), clause (i)(IX), or
3 clause (ii)(XX) of subsection (a)(10)(A)'' and insert4 ing ''under clause (i)(VIII) or clause (ii)(XX) of sec5 tion 1902(a)(10)(A) before January 1, 2020, section
6 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(IX),''.
7 SEC. 126. MEDICAID EXPANSION.
8 (a) IN GENERAL.—Title XIX of the Social Security
9 Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) is amended—
10 (1) in section 1902 (42 U.S.C. 1396a)—
11 (A) in subsection (a)(10)(A)—
12 (i) in clause (i)(VIII), by inserting
13 ''and ending December 31, 2019,'' after
14 ''2014,''; and
15 (ii) in clause (ii), in subclause (XX),
16 by inserting ''and ending December 31,
17 2017,'' after ''2014,'', and by adding at
18 the end the following new subclause:
19 ''(XXIII) beginning January 1, 2020,
20 who are expansion enrollees (as defined in
21 subsection (nn)(1));''; and
22 (B) by adding at the end the following new
23 subsection:

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1 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—In this title, the term 'ex2 pansion enrollee' means an individual—
3 ''(A) who is under 65 years of age;
4 ''(B) who is not pregnant;
5 ''(C) who is not entitled to, or enrolled for,
6 benefits under part A of title XVIII, or enrolled
7 for benefits under part B of title XVIII;
8 ''(D) who is not described in any of sub9 clauses (I) through (VII) of subsection
10 (a)(10)(A)(i); and
11 ''(E) whose income (as determined under
12 subsection (e)(14)) does not exceed 133 percent
13 of the poverty line (as defined in section
14 2110(c)(5)) applicable to a family of the size in15 volved.
16 ''(2) APPLICATION OF RELATED PROVISIONS.—
17 Any reference in subsection (a)(10)(G), (k), or (gg)
18 of this section or in section 1903, 1905(a), 1920(e),
19 or 1937(a)(1)(B) to individuals described in sub20 clause (VIII) of subsection (a)(10)(A)(i) shall be
21 deemed to include a reference to expansion enroll22 ees.''; and
23 (2) in section 1905 (42 U.S.C. 1396d)—
24 (A) in subsection (y)(1)—
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1 (i) in the matter preceding subpara2 graph (A), by striking '', with respect to''
3 and all that follows through ''shall be equal
4 to'' and inserting ''and that has elected to
5 cover newly eligible individuals before
6 March 1, 2017, with respect to amounts
7 expended by such State before January 1,
8 2020, for medical assistance for newly eli9 gible individuals described in subclause
10 (VIII) of section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i), and,
11 with respect to amounts expended by such
12 State after December 31, 2019, and before
13 January 1, 2024, for medical assistance
14 for expansion enrollees (as defined in sec15 tion 1902(nn)(1)), shall be equal to the
16 higher of the percentage otherwise deter17 mined for the State and year under sub18 section (b) (without regard to this sub19 section) and'';
20 (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking
21 ''and'' after the semicolon;

 22 (iii) by striking subparagraph (E) and
23 inserting the following new subparagraphs:
24 ''(E) 90 percent for calendar quarters in
25 2020;
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1 ''(F) 85 percent for calendar quarters in
2 2021;
3 ''(G) 80 percent for calendar quarters in
4 2022; and
5 ''(H) 75 percent for calendar quarters in
6 2023.''; and
7 (iv) by adding after and below sub8 paragraph (H) (as added by clause (iii)),
9 the following flush sentence:
10 ''The Federal medical assistance percentage deter11 mined for a State and year under subsection (b)
12 shall apply to expenditures for medical assistance to
13 newly eligible individuals (as so described) and ex14 pansion enrollees (as so defined), in the case of a
15 State that has elected to cover newly eligible individ16 uals before March 1, 2017, for calendar quarters
17 after 2023, and, in the case of any other State, for
18 calendar quarters (or portions of calendar quarters)
19 after February 28, 2017.''; and
20 (B) in subsection (z)(2)—
21 (i) in subparagraph (A)—
22 (I) by inserting ''through 2023''
23 after ''each year thereafter''; and
24 (II) by striking ''shall be equal
25 to'' and inserting ''and, for periods
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1 after December 31, 2019 and before
2 January 1, 2024, who are expansion
3 enrollees (as defined in section
4 1902(nn)(1)) shall be equal to the
5 higher of the percentage otherwise de6 termined for the State and year under
7 subsection (b) (without regard to this
8 subsection) and''; and
9 (ii) in subparagraph (B)(ii)—
10 (I) in subclause (III), by adding
11 ''and'' at the end; and
12 (II) by striking subclauses (IV),
13 (V), and (VI) and inserting the fol14 lowing new subclause:
15 ''(IV) 2017 and each subsequent year
16 through 2023 is 80 percent.''.
17 (b) SUNSET OF ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS RE-

 18 QUIREMENT.—Section 1937(b)(5) of the Social Security
19 Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u-7(b)(5)) is amended by adding at
20 the end the following: ''This paragraph shall not apply
21 after December 31, 2019.''.
22 SEC. 127. RESTORING FAIRNESS IN DSH ALLOTMENTS.
23 Section 1923(f)(7) of the Social Security Act (42
24 U.S.C. 1396r-4(f)(7)) is amended by adding at the end
25 the following new subparagraph:
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1 ''(C) NON-EXPANSION STATES.—
2 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a
3 State that is a non-expansion State for a
4 fiscal year—
5 ''(I) subparagraph (A) shall not
6 apply to the DSH allotment for such
7 State and fiscal year; and
8 ''(II) the DSH allotment for the
9 State for fiscal year 2020 shall be in10 creased by the amount calculated ac11 cording to clause (iii).
12 ''(ii) NO CHANGE IN REDUCTION FOR
13 EXPANSION STATES.—In the case of a
14 State that is an expansion State for a fis15 cal year, the DSH allotment for such State
16 and fiscal year shall be determined as if
17 clause (i) did not apply.
18 ''(iii) AMOUNT CALCULATED.—For
19 purposes of clause (i)(II), the amount cal20 culated according to this clause for a non21 expansion State is the following:
22 ''(I) For each State, the Sec23 retary shall calculate a ratio equal to
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1 viduals enrolled in the State plan
2 under this title for such fiscal year.
3 ''(II) The Secretary shall identify
4 the States whose ratio as so deter5 mined is below the national average of
6 such ratio for all States.
7 ''(III) The amount calculated
8 pursuant to this clause is an amount
9 that, if added to the State's fiscal
10 year 2016 DSH allotment, would in11 crease the ratio calculated pursuant to
12 subclause (I) up to the national aver13 age for all States.

 14 ''(iv) DISREGARD OF INCREASE.—The
15 DSH allotment for a non-expansion State
16 for the second, third, and fourth quarters
17 of fiscal year 2024 and fiscal years there18 after shall be determined as if there had
19 been no increase in the State's DSH allot20 ment for fiscal year 2020 under clause
21 (i)(II).
22 ''(v) NON-EXPANSION AND EXPANSION
23 STATE DEFINED.—In this subparagraph:
24 ''(I) The term 'expansion State'
25 means with respect to a fiscal year, a
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1 State that, as of the date of enact2 ment of this subparagraph, provided
3 for eligibility under clause (i)(VIII) or
4 (ii)(XX) of section 1902(a)(10)(A) for
5 medical assistance under this title (or
6 a waiver of the State plan approved
7 under section 1115).
8 ''(II) The term 'non-expansion
9 State' means, with respect to a fiscal
10 year, a State that is not an expansion
11 State.''.
12 SEC. 128. REDUCING STATE MEDICAID COSTS.
13 (a) IN GENERAL.—
14 (1) STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.—Section
15 1902(a)(34) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
16 1396a(a)(34)) is amended by striking ''in or after
17 the third month before the month in which he made
18 application'' and inserting ''in or after the month in
19 which the individual made application''.
20 (2) DEFINITION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.—
21 Section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42
22 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by striking ''in or
23 after the third month before the month in which the
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1 serting ''in or after the month in which the recipient
2 makes application for assistance''.
3 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
4 subsection (a) shall apply to medical assistance with re5 spect to individuals whose eligibility for such assistance
6 is based on an application for such assistance made (or
7 deemed to be made) on or after October 1, 2017.
8 SEC. 129. PROVIDING SAFETY NET FUNDING FOR NON-EX9 PANSION STATES.
10 Title XIX of the Social Security Act is amended by

 11 inserting after section 1923 (42 U.S.C. 1396r-4) the fol12 lowing new section:
13 ''ADJUSTMENT IN PAYMENT FOR SERVICES OF SAFETY
14 NET PROVIDERS IN NON-EXPANSION STATES
15 ''SEC. 1923A. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the limi16 tations of this section, for each year during the period be17 ginning with fiscal year 2018 and ending with fiscal year
18 2022, each State that is one of the 50 States or the Dis19 trict of Columbia and that, as of July 1 of the preceding
20 fiscal year, did not provide for eligibility under clause
21 (i)(VIII) or (ii)(XX) of section 1902(a)(10)(A) for medical
22 assistance under this title (or a waiver of the State plan
23 approved under section 1115) (each such State or District
24 referred to in this section for the fiscal year as a 'non25 expansion State') may adjust the payment amounts other26 wise provided under the State plan under this title (or a
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1 waiver of such plan) to health care providers that provide
2 health care services to individuals enrolled under this title
3 (in this section referred to as 'eligible providers') so long
4 as the payment adjustment to such an eligible provider
5 does not exceed the provider's costs in furnishing health
6 care services (as determined by the Secretary and net of
7 payments under this title, other than under this section,
8 and by uninsured patients) to individuals who either are
9 eligible for medical assistance under the State plan (or
10 under a waiver of such plan) or have no health insurance
11 or health plan coverage for such services.
12 ''(b) INCREASE IN APPLICABLE FMAP.—Notwith13 standing section 1905(b), the Federal medical assistance
14 percentage applicable with respect to expenditures attrib15 utable to a payment adjustment under subsection (a) for
16 which payment is permitted under subsection (c) shall be
17 equal to—
18 ''(1) 100 percent for calendar quarters in fiscal
19 years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021; and
20 ''(2) 95 percent for calendar quarters in fiscal
21 year 2022.
22 ''(c) ANNUAL ALLOTMENT LIMITATION.—Payment
23 under section 1903(a) shall not be made to a State with
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1 tion for all calendar quarters in a fiscal year in excess
2 of the $2,000,000,000 multiplied by the ratio of—
3 ''(1) the population of the State with income
4 below 138 percent of the poverty line in 2015 (as de5 termined based the table entitled 'Health Insurance
6 Coverage Status and Type by Ratio of Income to

 7 Poverty Level in the Past 12 Months by Age' for the
8 universe of the civilian noninstitutionalized popu9 lation for whom poverty status is determined based
10 on the 2015 American Community Survey 1-Year
11 Estimates, as published by the Bureau of the Cen12 sus), to
13 ''(2) the sum of the populations under para14 graph (1) for all non-expansion States.
15 ''(d) DISQUALIFICATION IN CASE OF STATE COV16 ERAGE EXPANSION.—If a State is a non-expansion for a
17 fiscal year and provides eligibility for medical assistance
18 described in subsection (a) during the fiscal year, the
19 State shall no longer be treated as a non-expansion State
20 under this section for any subsequent fiscal years.''.
21 SEC. 130. ELIGIBILITY REDETERMINATIONS.
22 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1902(e)(14) of the Social
23 Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(14)) (relating to modi24 fied adjusted gross income) is amended by adding at the
25 end the following:
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1 ''(J) FREQUENCY OF ELIGIBILITY REDE2 TERMINATIONS.—Beginning on October 1,
3 2017, and notwithstanding subparagraph (H),
4 in the case of an individual whose eligibility for
5 medical assistance under the State plan under
6 this title (or a waiver of such plan) is deter7 mined based on the application of modified ad8 justed gross income under subparagraph (A)
9 and who is so eligible on the basis of clause
10 (i)(VIII), (ii)(XX), or (ii)(XXIII) of subsection
11 (a)(10)(A), at the option of the State, the State
12 plan may provide that the individual's eligibility
13 shall be redetermined every 6 months (or such
14 shorter number of months as the State may
15 elect).''.
16 (b) INCREASED ADMINISTRATIVE MATCHING PER17 CENTAGE.—For each calendar quarter during the period
18 beginning on October 1, 2017, and ending on December
19 31, 2019, the Federal matching percentage otherwise ap20 plicable under section 1903(a) of the Social Security Act
21 (42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)) with respect to State expenditures
22 during such quarter that are attributable to meeting the
23 requirement of section 1902(e)(14) (relating to determina24 tions of eligibility using modified adjusted gross income)
25 of such Act shall be increased by 5 percentage points with
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1 respect to State expenditures attributable to activities car2 ried out by the State (and approved by the Secretary) to

 3 exercise the option described in subparagraph (J) of such
4 section (relating to eligibility redeterminations made on a
5 6-month or shorter basis) (as added by subsection (a)) to
6 increase the frequency of eligibility redeterminations.
7 SEC. 131. OPTIONAL WORK REQUIREMENT FOR NON8 DISABLED, NONELDERLY, NONPREGNANT IN9 DIVIDUALS.
10 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1902 of the Social Secu11 rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a), as previously amended, is fur12 ther amended by adding at the end the following new sub13 section:
14 ''(oo) OPTIONAL WORK REQUIREMENT FOR NON15 DISABLED, NONELDERLY, NONPREGNANT INDIVID16 UALS.—
17 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning October 1,
18 2017, subject to paragraph (3), a State may elect to
19 condition medical assistance to a nondisabled, non20 elderly, nonpregnant individual under this title upon
21 such an individual's satisfaction of a work require22 ment (as defined in paragraph (2)).
23 ''(2) WORK REQUIREMENT DEFINED.—In this
24 section, the term 'work requirement' means, with re25 spect to an individual, the individual's participation
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1 in work activities (as defined in section 407(d)) for
2 such period of time as determined by the State, and
3 as directed and administered by the State.
4 ''(3) REQUIRED EXCEPTIONS.—States admin5 istering a work requirement under this subsection
6 may not apply such requirement to—
7 ''(A) a woman during pregnancy through
8 the end of the month in which the 60-day pe9 riod (beginning on the last day of her preg10 nancy) ends;
11 ''(B) an individual who is under 19 years
12 of age;
13 ''(C) an individual who is the only parent
14 or caretaker relative in the family of a child
15 who has not attained 6 years of age or who is
16 the only parent or caretaker of a child with dis17 abilities; or
18 ''(D) an individual who is married or a
19 head of household and has not attained 20
20 years of age and who—
21 ''(i) maintains satisfactory attendance
22 at secondary school or the equivalent; or
23 ''(ii) participates in education directly
24 related to employment.''.
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1 (b) INCREASE IN MATCHING RATE FOR IMPLEMEN2 TATION.—Section 1903 of the Social Security Act (42
3 U.S.C. 1396b) is amended by adding at the end the fol4 lowing:
5 ''(aa) The Federal matching percentage otherwise ap6 plicable under subsection (a) with respect to State admin7 istrative expenditures during a calendar quarter for which
8 the State receives payment under such subsection shall,
9 in addition to any other increase to such Federal matching
10 percentage, be increased for such calendar quarter by 5
11 percentage points with respect to State expenditures at12 tributable to activities carried out by the State (and ap13 proved by the Secretary) to implement subsection (oo) of
14 section 1902.''.
15 SEC. 132. PROVIDER TAXES.
16 Section 1903(w)(4)(C) of the Social Security Act (42
17 U.S.C. 1396b(w)(4)(C)) is amended by adding at the end
18 the following new clause:
19 ''(iii) For purposes of clause (i), a de20 termination of the existence of an indirect
21 guarantee shall be made under paragraph
22 (3)(i) of section 433.68(f) of title 42, Code
23 of Federal Regulations, as in effect on
24 June 1, 2017, except that—
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1 ''(I) for fiscal year 2021, '5.8
2 percent' shall be substituted for '6
3 percent' each place it appears;
4 ''(II) for fiscal year 2022, '5.6
5 percent' shall be substituted for '6
6 percent' each place it appears;
7 ''(III) for fiscal year 2023, '5.4
8 percent' shall be substituted for '6
9 percent' each place it appears;
10 ''(IV) for fiscal year 2024, '5.2
11 percent' shall be substituted for '6
12 percent' each place it appears; and
13 ''(V) for fiscal year 2025 and
14 each subsequent fiscal year, '5 per15 cent' shall be substituted for '6 per16 cent' each place it appears.''.
17 SEC. 133. PER CAPITA ALLOTMENT FOR MEDICAL ASSIST18 ANCE.
19 Title XIX of the Social Security Act is amended—
20 (1) in section 1903 (42 U.S.C. 1396b)—
21 (A) in subsection (a), in the matter before
22 paragraph (1), by inserting ''and section
23 1903A(a)'' after ''except as otherwise provided

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1 (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ''to
2 which'' and inserting ''to which, subject to sec3 tion 1903A(a),''; and
4 (2) by inserting after such section 1903 the fol5 lowing new section:
6 ''SEC. 1903A. PER CAPITA-BASED CAP ON PAYMENTS FOR
7 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
8 ''(a) APPLICATION OF PER CAPITA CAP ON PAY9 MENTS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EXPENDITURES.—
10 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—If a State which is one of
11 the 50 States or the District of Columbia has excess
12 aggregate medical assistance expenditures (as de13 fined in paragraph (2)) for a fiscal year (beginning
14 with fiscal year 2020), the amount of payment to
15 the State under section 1903(a)(1) for each quarter
in the following fiscal year shall be reduced by 1 16 ???4 of
17 the excess aggregate medical assistance payments
18 (as defined in paragraph (3)) for that previous fiscal
19 year. In this section, the term 'State' means only the
20 50 States and the District of Columbia.
21 ''(2) EXCESS AGGREGATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
22 EXPENDITURES.—In this subsection, the term 'ex23 cess aggregate medical assistance expenditures'
24 means, for a State for a fiscal year, the amount (if
25 any) by which—
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1 ''(A) the amount of the adjusted total med2 ical assistance expenditures (as defined in sub3 section (b)(1)) for the State and fiscal year; ex4 ceeds
5 ''(B) the amount of the target total med6 ical assistance expenditures (as defined in sub7 section (c)) for the State and fiscal year.
8 ''(3) EXCESS AGGREGATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
9 PAYMENTS.—In this subsection, the term 'excess ag10 gregate medical assistance payments' means, for a
11 State for a fiscal year, the product of—
12 ''(A) the excess aggregate medical assist13 ance expenditures (as defined in paragraph (2))
14 for the State for the fiscal year; and
15 ''(B) the Federal average medical assist16 ance matching percentage (as defined in para17 graph (4)) for the State for the fiscal year.
18 ''(4) FEDERAL AVERAGE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
19 MATCHING PERCENTAGE.—In this subsection, the
20 term 'Federal average medical assistance matching

 21 percentage' means, for a State for a fiscal year, the
22 ratio (expressed as a percentage) of—
23 ''(A) the amount of the Federal payments
24 that would be made to the State under section
25 1903(a)(1) for medical assistance expenditures
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1 for calendar quarters in the fiscal year if para2 graph (1) did not apply; to
3 ''(B) the amount of the medical assistance
4 expenditures for the State and fiscal year.
5 ''(5) PER CAPITA BASE PERIOD.—
6 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—In this section, the
7 term 'per capita base period' means, with re8 spect to a State, a period of 8 consecutive fiscal
9 quarters selected by the State.
10 ''(B) TIMELINE.—Each State shall submit
11 its selection of per capita base period to the
12 Secretary not later than January 1, 2018.
13 ''(C) PARAMETERS.—In selecting a per
14 capita base period under this paragraph, a
15 State shall—
16 ''(i) only select a period of 8 consecu17 tive fiscal quarters for which all the data
18 necessary to make determinations required
19 under this section is available, as deter20 mined by the Secretary; and
21 ''(ii) shall not select any period of 8
22 consecutive fiscal quarters that begins with
23 a fiscal quarter earlier than the first quar24 ter of fiscal year 2014 or ends with a fiscal
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1 quarter later than the third fiscal quarter
2 of 2017.
3 ''(D) ADJUSTMENT BY THE SECRETARY.—
4 If the Secretary determines that a State took
5 actions after the date of enactment of this sec6 tion (including making retroactive adjustments
7 to supplemental payment data in a manner that
8 affects a fiscal quarter in the per capita base
9 period) to diminish the quality of the data from
10 the per capita base period used to make deter11 minations under this section, the Secretary may
12 adjust the data as the Secretary deems appro13 priate.
14 ''(b) ADJUSTED TOTAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EX15 PENDITURES.—Subject to subsection (g), the following
16 shall apply:
17 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—In this section, the term

 18 'adjusted total medical assistance expenditures'
19 means, for a State—
20 ''(A) for the State's per capita base period
21 (as defined in subsection (a)(5)), the product
22 of—
23 ''(i) the amount of the medical assist24 ance expenditures (as defined in paragraph
25 (2) and adjusted under paragraph (5)) for
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1 the State and period, reduced by the
2 amount of any excluded expenditures (as
3 defined in paragraph (3) and adjusted
4 under paragraph (5)) for the State and pe5 riod otherwise included in such medical as6 sistance expenditures; and
7 ''(ii) the 1903A base period popu8 lation percentage (as defined in paragraph
9 (4)) for the State; or
10 ''(B) for fiscal year 2019 or a subsequent
11 fiscal year, the amount of the medical assist12 ance expenditures (as defined in paragraph (2))
13 for the State and fiscal year that is attributable
14 to 1903A enrollees, reduced by the amount of
15 any excluded expenditures (as defined in para16 graph (3)) for the State and fiscal year other17 wise included in such medical assistance ex18 penditures and includes non-DSH supplemental
19 payments (as defined in subsection
20 (d)(4)(A)(ii)) and payments described in sub21 section (d)(4)(A)(iii) but shall not be construed
22 as including any expenditures attributable to
23 the program under section 1928 (relating to
24 State pediatric vaccine distribution programs).
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1 plemental payments (as defined in subsection
2 (d)(4)(A)(ii)) and payments described in sub3 section (d)(4)(A)(iii) shall be treated as fully at4 tributable to 1903A enrollees.
5 ''(2) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EXPENDITURES.—
6 In this section, the term 'medical assistance expendi7 tures' means, for a State and fiscal year or per cap8 ita base period, the medical assistance payments as
9 reported by medical service category on the Form
10 CMS-64 quarterly expense report (or successor to
11 such a report form, and including enrollment data
12 and subsequent adjustments to any such report, in
13 this section referred to collectively as a 'CMS-64 re-

 14 port') for quarters in the year or base period for
15 which payment is (or may otherwise be) made pur16 suant to section 1903(a)(1), adjusted, in the case of
17 a per capita base period, under paragraph (5).
18 ''(3) EXCLUDED EXPENDITURES.—In this sec19 tion, the term 'excluded expenditures' means, for a
20 State and fiscal year or per capita base period, ex21 penditures under the State plan (or under a waiver
22 of such plan) that are attributable to any of the fol23 lowing:
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1 ''(A) DSH.—Payment adjustments made
2 for disproportionate share hospitals under sec3 tion 1923.
4 ''(B) MEDICARE COST-SHARING.—Pay5 ments made for medicare cost-sharing (as de6 fined in section 1905(p)(3)).
7 ''(C) SAFETY NET PROVIDER PAYMENT AD8 JUSTMENTS IN NON-EXPANSION STATES.—Pay9 ment adjustments under subsection (a) of sec10 tion 1923A for which payment is permitted
11 under subsection (c) of such section.
12 ''(4) 1903A BASE PERIOD POPULATION PER13 CENTAGE.—In this subsection, the term '1903A base
14 period population percentage' means, for a State,
15 the Secretary's calculation of the percentage of the
16 actual medical assistance expenditures, as reported
17 by the State on the CMS-64 reports for calendar
18 quarters in the State's per capita base period, that
19 are attributable to 1903A enrollees (as defined in
20 subsection (e)(1)).
21 ''(5) ADJUSTMENTS FOR PER CAPITA BASE PE22 RIOD.—In calculating medical assistance expendi23 tures under paragraph (2) and excluded expendi24 tures under paragraph (3) for a State for the State's
25 per capita base period, the total amount of each type
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1 of expenditure for the State and base period shall be
2 divided by 2.
3 ''(c) TARGET TOTAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EXPEND4 ITURES.—
5 ''(1) CALCULATION.—In this section, the term
6 'target total medical assistance expenditures' means,
7 for a State for a fiscal year and subject to para8 graph (4), the sum of the products, for each of the
9 1903A enrollee categories (as defined in subsection
10 (e)(2)), of—
11 ''(A) the target per capita medical assist-

 12 ance expenditures (as defined in paragraph (2))
13 for the enrollee category, State, and fiscal year;
14 and
15 ''(B) the number of 1903A enrollees for
16 such enrollee category, State, and fiscal year, as
17 determined under subsection (e)(4).
18 ''(2) TARGET PER CAPITA MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
19 EXPENDITURES.—In this subsection, the term 'tar20 get per capita medical assistance expenditures'
21 means, for a 1903A enrollee category and State—
22 ''(A) for fiscal year 2020, an amount equal
23 to—
24 ''(i) the provisional FY19 target per
25 capita amount for such enrollee category
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1 (as calculated under subsection (d)(5)) for
2 the State; increased by
3 ''(ii) the applicable annual inflation
4 factor (as defined in paragraph (3)) for
5 fiscal year 2020; and
6 ''(B) for each succeeding fiscal year, an
7 amount equal to—
8 ''(i) the target per capita medical as9 sistance expenditures (under subparagraph
10 (A) or this subparagraph) for the 1903A
11 enrollee category and State for the pre12 ceding fiscal year; increased by
13 ''(ii) the applicable annual inflation
14 factor for that succeeding fiscal year.
15 ''(3) APPLICABLE ANNUAL INFLATION FAC16 TOR.—In paragraph (2), the term 'applicable annual
17 inflation factor' means—
18 ''(A) for fiscal years before 2025—
19 ''(i) for each of the 1903A enrollee
20 categories described in subparagraphs (C),
21 (D), and (E) of subsection (e)(2), the per22 centage increase in the medical care com23 ponent of the consumer price index for all
24 urban consumers (U.S. city average) from
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1 September of the previous fiscal year to
2 September of the fiscal year involved; and
3 ''(ii) for each of the 1903A enrollee
4 categories described in subparagraphs (A)
5 and (B) of subsection (e)(2), the percent6 age increase described in clause (i) plus 1
7 percentage point; and
8 ''(B) for fiscal years after 2024, for all

 9 1903A enrollee categories, the percentage in10 crease in the consumer price index for all urban
11 consumers (U.S. city average) from September
12 of the previous fiscal year to September of the
13 fiscal year involved.
14 ''(4) DECREASE IN TARGET EXPENDITURES
15 FOR REQUIRED EXPENDITURES BY CERTAIN POLIT16 ICAL SUBDIVISIONS.—
17 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a State
18 that had a DSH allotment under section
19 1923(f) for fiscal year 2016 that was more than
20 6 times the national average of such allotments
21 for all the States for such fiscal year and that
22 requires political subdivisions within the State
23 to contribute funds towards medical assistance
24 or other expenditures under the State plan
25 under this title (or under a waiver of such plan)
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1 for a fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year
2 2020), the target total medical assistance ex3 penditures for such State and fiscal year shall
4 be decreased by the amount that political sub5 divisions in the State are required to contribute
6 under the plan (or waiver) without reimburse7 ment from the State for such fiscal year, other
8 than contributions described in subparagraph
9 (B).
10 ''(B) EXCEPTIONS.—The contributions de11 scribed in this subparagraph are the following:
12 ''(i) Contributions required by a State
13 from a political subdivision that, as of the
14 first day of the calendar year in which the
15 fiscal year involved begins—
16 ''(I) has a population of more
17 than 5,000,000, as estimated by the
18 Bureau of the Census; and
19 ''(II) imposes a local income tax
20 upon its residents.
21 ''(ii) Contributions required by a
22 State from a political subdivision for ad23 ministrative expenses if the State required
24 such contributions from such subdivision
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1 without reimbursement from the State as
2 of January 1, 2017.
3 ''(5) ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE EXPENDITURES
4 TARGETS TO PROMOTE PROGRAM EQUITY ACROSS
5 STATES.—

 6 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—Beginning with fiscal
7 year 2020, the target per capita medical assist8 ance expenditures for a 1903A enrollee cat9 egory, State, and fiscal year, as determined
10 under paragraph (2), shall be adjusted (subject
11 to subparagraph (C)(i)) in accordance with this
12 paragraph.
13 ''(B) ADJUSTMENT BASED ON LEVEL OF
14 PER CAPITA SPENDING FOR 1903A ENROLLEE
15 CATEGORIES.—Subject to subparagraph (C),
16 with respect to a State, fiscal year, and 1903A
17 enrollee category, if the State's per capita cat18 egorical medical assistance expenditures (as de19 fined in subparagraph (D)) for the State and
20 category in the preceding fiscal year—
21 ''(i) exceed the mean per capita cat22 egorical medical assistance expenditures
23 for the category for all States for such pre24 ceding year by not less than 25 percent,
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1 sistance expenditures for such category for
2 the fiscal year involved shall be reduced by
3 a percentage that shall be determined by
4 the Secretary but which shall not be less
5 than 0.5 percent or greater than 2 percent;
6 or
7 ''(ii) are less than the mean per capita
8 categorical medical assistance expenditures
9 for the category for all States for such pre10 ceding year by not less than 25 percent,
11 the State's target per capita medical as12 sistance expenditures for such category for
13 the fiscal year involved shall be increased
14 by a percentage that shall be determined
15 by the Secretary but which shall not be
16 less than 0.5 percent or greater than 2
17 percent.
18 ''(C) RULES OF APPLICATION.—
19 ''(i) BUDGET NEUTRALITY REQUIRE20 MENT.—In determining the appropriate
21 percentages by which to adjust States' tar22 get per capita medical assistance expendi23 tures for a category and fiscal year under
24 this paragraph, the Secretary shall make
25 such adjustments in a manner that does
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1 not result in a net increase in Federal pay-

 2 ments under this section for such fiscal
3 year, and if the Secretary cannot adjust
4 such expenditures in such a manner there
5 shall be no adjustment under this para6 graph for such fiscal year.
7 ''(ii) ASSUMPTION REGARDING STATE
8 EXPENDITURES.—For purposes of clause
9 (i), in the case of a State that has its tar10 get per capita medical assistance expendi11 tures for a 1903A enrollee category and
12 fiscal year increased under this paragraph,
13 the Secretary shall assume that the cat14 egorical medical assistance expenditures
15 (as defined in subparagraph (D)(ii)) for
16 such State, category, and fiscal year will
17 equal such increased target medical assist18 ance expenditures.
19 ''(iii) NONAPPLICATION TO LOW-DEN20 SITY STATES.—This paragraph shall not
21 apply to any State that has a population
22 density of less than 15 individuals per
23 square mile, based on the most recent data
24 available from the Bureau of the Census.
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1 ''(iv) DISREGARD OF ADJUSTMENT.—
2 Any adjustment under this paragraph to
3 target medical assistance expenditures for
4 a State, 1903A enrollee category, and fis5 cal year shall be disregarded when deter6 mining the target medical assistance ex7 penditures for such State and category for
8 a succeeding year under paragraph (2).
9 ''(v) APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEARS
10 2020 AND 2021.—In fiscal years 2020 and
11 2021, the Secretary shall apply this para12 graph by deeming all categories of 1903A
13 enrollees to be a single category.
14 ''(D) PER CAPITA CATEGORICAL MEDICAL
15 ASSISTANCE EXPENDITURES.—
16 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—In this paragraph,
17 the term 'per capita categorical medical as18 sistance expenditures' means, with respect
19 to a State, 1903A enrollee category, and
20 fiscal year, an amount equal to—
21 ''(I) the categorical medical ex22 penditures (as defined in clause (ii))
23 for the State, category, and year; di24 vided by
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1 ''(II) the number of 1903A en2 rollees for the State, category, and
3 year.
4 ''(ii) CATEGORICAL MEDICAL ASSIST5 ANCE EXPENDITURES.—The term 'categor6 ical medical assistance expenditures'
7 means, with respect to a State, 1903A en8 rollee category, and fiscal year, an amount
9 equal to the total medical assistance ex10 penditures (as defined in paragraph (2))
11 for the State and fiscal year that are at12 tributable to 1903A enrollees in the cat13 egory, excluding any excluded expenditures
14 (as defined in paragraph (3)) for the State
15 and fiscal year that are attributable to
16 1903A enrollees in the category.
17 ''(d) CALCULATION OF FY19 PROVISIONAL TARGET
18 AMOUNT FOR EACH 1903A ENROLLEE CATEGORY.—Sub19 ject to subsection (g), the following shall apply:
20 ''(1) CALCULATION OF BASE AMOUNTS FOR PER
21 CAPITA BASE PERIOD.—For each State the Sec22 retary shall calculate (and provide notice to the
23 State not later than April 1, 2018, of) the following:
24 ''(A) The amount of the adjusted total
25 medical assistance expenditures (as defined in
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1 subsection (b)(1)) for the State for the State's
2 per capita base period.
3 ''(B) The number of 1903A enrollees for
4 the State in the State's per capita base period
5 (as determined under subsection (e)(4)).
6 ''(C) The average per capita medical as7 sistance expenditures for the State for the
8 State's per capita base period equal to—
9 ''(i) the amount calculated under sub10 paragraph (A); divided by
11 ''(ii) the number calculated under sub12 paragraph (B).
13 ''(2) FISCAL YEAR 2019 AVERAGE PER CAPITA
14 AMOUNT BASED ON INFLATING THE PER CAPITA
15 BASE PERIOD AMOUNT TO FISCAL YEAR 2019 BY CPI16 MEDICAL.—The Secretary shall calculate a fiscal
17 year 2019 average per capita amount for each State
18 equal to—
19 ''(A) the average per capita medical assist20 ance expenditures for the State for the State's
21 per capita base period (calculated under para22 graph (1)(C)); increased by

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25 for all urban consumers (U.S. city average)
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1 from the last month of the State's per capita
2 base period to September of fiscal year 2019.
3 ''(3) AGGREGATE AND AVERAGE EXPENDI4 TURES PER CAPITA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019.—The
5 Secretary shall calculate for each State the fol6 lowing:
7 ''(A) The amount of the adjusted total
8 medical assistance expenditures (as defined in
9 subsection (b)(1)) for the State for fiscal year
10 2019.
11 ''(B) The number of 1903A enrollees for
12 the State in fiscal year 2019 (as determined
13 under subsection (e)(4)).
14 ''(4) PER CAPITA EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL
15 YEAR 2019 FOR EACH 1903A ENROLLEE CATEGORY.—
16 The Secretary shall calculate (and provide notice to
17 each State not later than January 1, 2020, of) the
18 following:
19 ''(A)(i) For each 1903A enrollee category,
20 the amount of the adjusted total medical assist21 ance expenditures (as defined in subsection
22 (b)(1)) for the State for fiscal year 2019 for in23 dividuals in the enrollee category, calculated by
24 excluding from medical assistance expenditures
25 those expenditures attributable to expenditures
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1 described in clause (iii) or non-DSH supple2 mental expenditures (as defined in clause (ii)).
3 ''(ii) In this paragraph, the term 'non4 DSH supplemental expenditure' means a pay5 ment to a provider under the State plan (or
6 under a waiver of the plan) that—
7 ''(I) is not made under section 1923;
8 ''(II) is not made with respect to a
9 specific item or service for an individual;
10 ''(III) is in addition to any payments
11 made to the provider under the plan (or
12 waiver) for any such item or service; and
13 ''(IV) complies with the limits for ad14 ditional payments to providers under the
15 plan (or waiver) imposed pursuant to sec16 tion 1902(a)(30)(A), including the regula17 tions specifying upper payment limits
18 under the State plan in part 447 of title

 19 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any
20 successor regulations).
21 ''(iii) An expenditure described in this
22 clause is an expenditure that meets the criteria
23 specified in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of
24 clause (ii) and is authorized under section 1115
25 for the purposes of funding a delivery system
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1 reform pool, uncompensated care pool, a des2 ignated State health program, or any other
3 similar expenditure (as defined by the Sec4 retary).
5 ''(B) For each 1903A enrollee category,
6 the number of 1903A enrollees for the State in
7 fiscal year 2019 in the enrollee category (as de8 termined under subsection (e)(4)).
9 ''(C) For the State's per capita base pe10 riod, the State's non-DSH supplemental and
11 pool payment percentage is equal to the ratio
12 (expressed as a percentage) of—
13 ''(i) the total amount of non-DSH
14 supplemental expenditures (as defined in
15 subparagraph (A)(ii) and adjusted under
16 subparagraph (E)) and payments described
17 in subparagraph (A)(iii) (and adjusted
18 under subparagraph (E)) for the State for
19 the period; to
20 ''(ii) the amount described in sub21 section (b)(1)(A) for the State for the
22 State's per capita base period.
23 ''(D) For each 1903A enrollee category an
24 average medical assistance expenditures per
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1 capita for the State for fiscal year 2019 for the
2 enrollee category equal to—
3 ''(i) the amount calculated under sub4 paragraph (A) for the State, increased by
5 the non-DSH supplemental and pool pay6 ment percentage for the State (as cal7 culated under subparagraph (C)); divided
8 by
9 ''(ii) the number calculated under sub10 paragraph (B) for the State for the en11 rollee category.
12 ''(E) For purposes of subparagraph (C)(i),
13 in calculating the total amount of non-DSH
14 supplemental expenditures and payments de15 scribed in subparagraph (A)(iii) for a State for

 16 the per capita base period, the total amount of
17 such expenditures and the total amount of such
18 payments for the State and base period shall
19 each be divided by 2.
20 ''(5) PROVISIONAL FY19 PER CAPITA TARGET
21 AMOUNT FOR EACH 1903A ENROLLEE CATEGORY.—
22 Subject to subsection (f)(2), the Secretary shall cal23 culate for each State a provisional FY19 per capita
24 target amount for each 1903A enrollee category
25 equal to the average medical assistance expenditures
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1 per capita for the State for fiscal year 2019 (as cal2 culated under paragraph (4)(D)) for such enrollee
3 category multiplied by the ratio of—
4 ''(A) the product of—
5 ''(i) the fiscal year 2019 average per
6 capita amount for the State, as calculated
7 under paragraph (2); and
8 ''(ii) the number of 1903A enrollees
9 for the State in fiscal year 2019, as cal10 culated under paragraph (3)(B); to
11 ''(B) the amount of the adjusted total
12 medical assistance expenditures for the State
13 for fiscal year 2019, as calculated under para14 graph (3)(A).
15 ''(e) 1903A ENROLLEE; 1903A ENROLLEE CAT16 EGORY.—Subject to subsection (g), for purposes of this
17 section, the following shall apply:
18 ''(1) 1903A ENROLLEE.—The term '1903A en19 rollee' means, with respect to a State and a month
20 and subject to subsection (i)(1)(B), any Medicaid
21 enrollee (as defined in paragraph (3)) for the month,
22 other than such an enrollee who for such month is
23 in any of the following categories of excluded indi24 viduals:
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1 ''(A) CHIP.—An individual who is pro2 vided, under this title in the manner described
3 in section 2101(a)(2), child health assistance
4 under title XXI.
5 ''(B) IHS.—An individual who receives
6 any medical assistance under this title for serv7 ices for which payment is made under the third
8 sentence of section 1905(b).
9 ''(C) BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER
10 SERVICES ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL.—An indi11 vidual who is eligible for medical assistance
12 under this title only on the basis of section

 13 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(XVIII).
14 ''(D) PARTIAL-BENEFIT ENROLLEES.—An
15 individual who—
16 ''(i) is an alien who is eligible for
17 medical assistance under this title only on
18 the basis of section 1903(v)(2);
19 ''(ii) is eligible for medical assistance
20 under this title only on the basis of sub21 clause (XII) or (XXI) of section
22 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii) (or on the basis of a
23 waiver that provides only comparable bene24 fits);
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1 ''(iii) is a dual eligible individual (as
2 defined in section 1915(h)(2)(B)) and is
3 eligible for medical assistance under this
4 title (or under a waiver) only for some or
5 all of medicare cost-sharing (as defined in
6 section 1905(p)(3)); or
7 ''(iv) is eligible for medical assistance
8 under this title and for whom the State is
9 providing a payment or subsidy to an em10 ployer for coverage of the individual under
11 a group health plan pursuant to section
12 1906 or section 1906A (or pursuant to a
13 waiver that provides only comparable bene14 fits).
15 ''(E) BLIND AND DISABLED CHILDREN.—
16 An individual who—
17 ''(i) is a child under 19 years of age;
18 and
19 ''(ii) is eligible for medical assistance
20 under this title on the basis of being blind
21 or disabled.
22 ''(2) 1903A ENROLLEE CATEGORY.—The term
23 '1903A enrollee category' means each of the fol24 lowing:
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1 ''(A) ELDERLY.—A category of 1903A en2 rollees who are 65 years of age or older.
3 ''(B) BLIND AND DISABLED.—A category
4 of 1903A enrollees (not described in the pre5 vious subparagraph) who—
6 ''(i) are 19 years of age or older; and
7 ''(ii) are eligible for medical assistance
8 under this title on the basis of being blind
9 or disabled.
10 ''(C) CHILDREN.—A category of 1903A

 11 enrollees (not described in a previous subpara12 graph) who are children under 19 years of age.
13 ''(D) EXPANSION ENROLLEES.—A cat14 egory of 1903A enrollees (not described in a
15 previous subparagraph) who are eligible for
16 medical assistance under this title only on the
17 basis of clause (i)(VIII), (ii)(XX), or
18 (ii)(XXIII) of section 1902(a)(10)(A).
19 ''(E) OTHER NONELDERLY, NONDISABLED,
20 NON-EXPANSION ADULTS.—A category of
21 1903A enrollees who are not described in any
22 previous subparagraph.
23 ''(3) MEDICAID ENROLLEE.—The term 'Med24 icaid enrollee' means, with respect to a State for a
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1 sistance for items or services under this title and en2 rolled under the State plan (or a waiver of such
3 plan) under this title for the month.
4 ''(4) DETERMINATION OF NUMBER OF 1903A
5 ENROLLEES.—The number of 1903A enrollees for a
6 State and fiscal year or the State's per capita base
7 period, and, if applicable, for a 1903A enrollee cat8 egory, is the average monthly number of Medicaid
9 enrollees for such State and fiscal year or base pe10 riod (and, if applicable, in such category) that are
11 reported through the CMS-64 report under (and
12 subject to audit under) subsection (h).
13 ''(f) SPECIAL PAYMENT RULES.—
14 ''(1) APPLICATION IN CASE OF RESEARCH AND
15 DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AND OTHER WAIVERS.—
16 In the case of a State with a waiver of the State
17 plan approved under section 1115, section 1915, or
18 another provision of this title, this section shall
19 apply to medical assistance expenditures and medical
20 assistance payments under the waiver, in the same
21 manner as if such expenditures and payments had
22 been made under a State plan under this title and
23 the limitations on expenditures under this section
24 shall supersede any other payment limitations or
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1 ita limitation) otherwise applicable under such a
2 waiver.
3 ''(2) TREATMENT OF STATES EXPANDING COV4 ERAGE AFTER FISCAL YEAR 2016.—In the case of a
5 State that did not provide for medical assistance for
6 the 1903A enrollee category described in subsection

 7 (e)(2)(D) during fiscal year 2016 but which provides
8 for such assistance for such category in a subse9 quent year, the provisional FY19 per capita target
10 amount for such enrollee category under subsection
11 (d)(5) shall be equal to the provisional FY19 per
12 capita target amount for the 1903A enrollee cat13 egory described in subsection (e)(2)(E).
14 ''(3) IN CASE OF STATE FAILURE TO REPORT
15 NECESSARY DATA.—If a State for any quarter in a
16 fiscal year (beginning with fiscal year 2019) fails to
17 satisfactorily submit data on expenditures and en18 rollees in accordance with subsection (h)(1), for such
19 fiscal year and any succeeding fiscal year for which
20 such data are not satisfactorily submitted—
21 ''(A) the Secretary shall calculate and
22 apply subsections (a) through (e) with respect
23 to the State as if all 1903A enrollee categories
24 for which such expenditure and enrollee data
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1 were not satisfactorily submitted were a single
2 1903A enrollee category; and
3 ''(B) the growth factor otherwise applied
4 under subsection (c)(2)(B) shall be decreased
5 by 1 percentage point.
6 ''(g) RECALCULATION OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS FOR
7 DATA ERRORS.—The amounts and percentage calculated
8 under paragraphs (1) and (4)(C) of subsection (d) for a
9 State for the State's per capita base period, and the
10 amounts of the adjusted total medical assistance expendi11 tures calculated under subsection (b) and the number of
12 Medicaid enrollees and 1903A enrollees determined under
13 subsection (e)(4) for a State for the State's per capita
14 base period, fiscal year 2019, and any subsequent fiscal
15 year, may be adjusted by the Secretary based upon an ap16 peal (filed by the State in such a form, manner, and time,
17 and containing such information relating to data errors
18 that support such appeal, as the Secretary specifies) that
19 the Secretary determines to be valid, except that any ad20 justment by the Secretary under this subsection for a
21 State may not result in an increase of the target total
22 medical assistance expenditures exceeding 2 percent.
23 ''(h) REQUIRED REPORTING AND AUDITING; TRANSI24 TIONAL INCREASE IN FEDERAL MATCHING PERCENTAGE
25 FOR CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—
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1 ''(1) REPORTING OF CMS-64 DATA.—
2 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the
3 data required on form Group VIII on the CMS-

 4 64 report form as of January 1, 2017, in each
5 CMS-64 report required to be submitted (for
6 each quarter beginning on or after October 1,
7 2018), the State shall include data on medical
8 assistance expenditures within such categories
9 of services and categories of enrollees (including
10 each 1903A enrollee category and each category
11 of excluded individuals under subsection (e)(1))
12 and the numbers of enrollees within each of
13 such enrollee categories, as the Secretary deter14 mines are necessary (including timely guidance
15 published as soon as possible after the date of
16 the enactment of this section) in order to imple17 ment this section and to enable States to com18 ply with the requirement of this paragraph on
19 a timely basis.
20 ''(B) REPORTING ON QUALIFIED INPA21 TIENT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL SERVICES.—Not
22 later than 60 days after the date of the enact23 ment of this section, the Secretary shall modify
24 the CMS-64 report form to require that States
25 submit data with respect to medical assistance
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1 expenditures for qualified inpatient psychiatric
2 hospital services (as defined in section
3 1905(h)(3)).
4 ''(C) REPORTING ON CHILDREN WITH
5 COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS.—Not later
6 than January 1, 2020, the Secretary shall mod7 ify the CMS-64 report form to require that
8 States submit data with respect to individuals
9 who—
10 ''(i) are enrolled in a State plan under
11 this title or title XXI or under a waiver of
12 such plan;
13 ''(ii) are under 21 years of age; and
14 ''(iii) have a chronic medical condition
15 or serious injury that—
16 ''(I) affects two or more body
17 systems;
18 ''(II) affects cognitive or physical
19 functioning (such as reducing the abil20 ity to perform the activities of daily
21 living, including the ability to engage
22 in movement or mobility, eat, drink,
23 communicate, or breathe independ24 ently); and
25 ''(III) either—
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1 ''(aa) requires intensive
2 healthcare interventions (such as
3 multiple medications, therapies,
4 or durable medical equipment)
5 and intensive care coordination to
6 optimize health and avoid hos7 pitalizations or emergency de8 partment visits; or
9 ''(bb) meets the criteria for
10 medical complexity under existing
11 risk adjustment methodologies
12 using a recognized, publicly avail13 able pediatric grouping system
14 (such as the pediatric complex
15 conditions classification system
16 or the Pediatric Medical Com17 plexity Algorithm) selected by the
18 Secretary in close collaboration
19 with the State agencies respon20 sible for administering State
21 plans under this title and a na22 tional panel of pediatric, pedi23 atric specialty, and pediatric sub24 specialty experts.
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1 ''(2) AUDITING OF CMS-64 DATA.—The Sec2 retary shall conduct for each State an audit of the
3 number of individuals and expenditures reported
4 through the CMS-64 report for the State's per cap5 ita base period, fiscal year 2019, and each subse6 quent fiscal year, which audit may be conducted on
7 a representative sample (as determined by the Sec8 retary).
9 ''(3) AUDITING OF STATE SPENDING.—The In10 spector General of the Department of Health and
11 Human Services shall conduct an audit (which shall
12 be conducted using random sampling, as determined
13 by the Inspector General) of each State's spending
14 under this section not less than once every 3 years.
15 ''(4) TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FEDERAL
16 MATCHING PERCENTAGE TO SUPPORT IMPROVED
17 DATA REPORTING SYSTEMS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018
18 AND 2019.—In the case of any State that selects as
19 its per capita base period the most recent 8 consecu20 tive quarter period for which the data necessary to
21 make the determinations required under this section
22 is available, for amounts expended during calendar
23 quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2017, and

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1 ''(A) the Federal matching percentage ap2 plied under section 1903(a)(3)(A)(i) shall be in3 creased by 10 percentage points to 100 percent;
4 ''(B) the Federal matching percentage ap5 plied under section 1903(a)(3)(B) shall be in6 creased by 25 percentage points to 100 percent;
7 and
8 ''(C) the Federal matching percentage ap9 plied under section 1903(a)(7) shall be in10 creased by 10 percentage points to 60 percent
11 but only with respect to amounts expended that
12 are attributable to a State's additional adminis13 trative expenditures to implement the data re14 quirements of paragraph (1).
15 ''(5) HHS REPORT ON ADOPTION OF T-MSIS
16 DATA.—Not later than January 1, 2025, the Sec17 retary shall submit to Congress a report making rec18 ommendations as to whether data from the Trans19 formed Medicaid Statistical Information System
20 would be preferable to CMS-64 report data for pur21 poses of making the determinations necessary under
22 this section.''.
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1 SEC. 134. FLEXIBLE BLOCK GRANT OPTION FOR STATES.
2 Title XIX of the Social Security Act, as amended by
3 section 133, is further amended by inserting after section
4 1903A the following new section:
5 ''SEC. 1903B. MEDICAID FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM.
6 ''(a) IN GENERAL.—Beginning with fiscal year 2020,
7 any State (as defined in subsection (e)) that has an appli8 cation approved by the Secretary under subsection (b)
9 may conduct a Medicaid Flexibility Program to provide
10 targeted health assistance to program enrollees.
11 ''(b) STATE APPLICATION.—
12 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to conduct a
13 Medicaid Flexibility Program, a State shall submit
14 an application to the Secretary that meets the re15 quirements of this subsection.
16 ''(2) CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.—An applica17 tion under this subsection shall include the fol18 lowing:
19 ''(A) A description of the proposed Med20 icaid Flexibility Program and how the State will
21 satisfy the requirements described in subsection
22 (d).
23 ''(B) The proposed conditions for eligibility

 24 of program enrollees.
25 ''(C) A description of the types, amount,
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1 fered as targeted health assistance under the
2 program, including a description of the pro3 posed package of services which will be provided
4 to program enrollees to whom the State would
5 otherwise be required to make medical assist6 ance available under section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i).
7 ''(D) A description of how the State will
8 notify individuals currently enrolled in the State
9 plan for medical assistance under this title of
10 the transition to such program.
11 ''(E) Statements certifying that the State
12 agrees to—
13 ''(i) submit regular enrollment data
14 with respect to the program to the Centers
15 for Medicare & Medicaid Services at such
16 time and in such manner as the Secretary
17 may require;
18 ''(ii) submit timely and accurate data
19 to the Transformed Medicaid Statistical
20 Information System (T-MSIS);
21 ''(iii) report annually to the Secretary
22 on adult health quality measures imple23 mented under the program and informa24 tion on the quality of health care furnished
25 to program enrollees under the program as
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1 part of the annual report required under
2 section 1139B(d)(1);
3 ''(iv) submit such additional informa4 tion not described in any of the preceding
5 clauses of this subparagraph but which the
6 Secretary determines is necessary for mon7 itoring, evaluation, or program integrity
8 purposes, including—
9 ''(I) survey data, such as the
10 data from Consumer Assessment of
11 Healthcare Providers and Systems
12 (CAHPS) surveys;
13 ''(II) birth certificate data; and
14 ''(III) clinical patient data for
15 quality measurements which may not
16 be present in a claim, such as labora17 tory data, body mass index, and blood
18 pressure; and

 19 ''(v) on an annual basis, conduct a re20 port evaluating the program and make
21 such report available to the public.
22 ''(F) An information technology systems
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1 tion of the program and comply with reporting
2 requirements under this section.
3 ''(G) A statement of the goals of the pro4 posed program, which shall include—
5 ''(i) goals related to quality, access,
6 rate of growth targets, consumer satisfac7 tion, and outcomes;
8 ''(ii) a plan for monitoring and evalu9 ating the program to determine whether
10 such goals are being met; and
11 ''(iii) a proposed process for the State,
12 in consultation with the Centers for Medi13 care & Medicaid Services, to take remedial
14 action to make progress on unmet goals.
15 ''(H) Such other information as the Sec16 retary may require.
17 ''(3) STATE NOTICE AND COMMENT PERIOD.—
18 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—Before submitting an
19 application under this subsection, a State shall
20 make the application publicly available for a 30
21 day notice and comment period.
22 ''(B) NOTICE AND COMMENT PROCESS.—
23 During the notice and comment period de24 scribed in subparagraph (A), the State shall
25 provide opportunities for a meaningful level of
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1 public input, which shall include public hearings
2 on the proposed Medicaid Flexibility Program.
3 ''(4) FEDERAL NOTICE AND COMMENT PE4 RIOD.—The Secretary shall not approve of any ap5 plication to conduct a Medicaid Flexibility Program
6 without making such application publicly available
7 for a 30 day notice and comment period.
8 ''(5) TIMELINE FOR SUBMISSION.—
9 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—A State may submit
10 an application under this subsection to conduct
11 a Medicaid Flexibility Program that would
12 begin in the next fiscal year at any time, sub13 ject to subparagraph (B).
14 ''(B) DEADLINES.—Each year beginning
15 with 2019, the Secretary shall specify a dead-

 16 line for submitting an application under this
17 subsection to conduct a Medicaid Flexibility
18 Program that would begin in the next fiscal
19 year, but such deadline shall not be earlier than
20 60 days after the date that the Secretary pub21 lishes the amounts of State block grants as re22 quired under subsection (c)(4).
23 ''(c) FINANCING.—
24 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—For each fiscal year during
25 which a State is conducting a Medicaid Flexibility
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1 Program, the State shall receive, instead of amounts
2 otherwise payable to the State under this title for
3 medical assistance for program enrollees, the
4 amount specified in paragraph (3)(A).
5 ''(2) AMOUNT OF BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.—
6 ''(A) FOR INITIAL YEAR.—Subject to sub7 paragraph (C), for the first fiscal year in which
8 a State conducts a Medicaid Flexibility Pro9 gram, the block grant amount under this para10 graph for the State and year shall be equal to
11 the Federal average medical assistance match12 ing percentage (as defined in section
13 1903A(a)(4)) for the State and year multiplied
14 by the product of—
15 ''(i) the target per capita medical as16 sistance expenditures (as defined in section
17 1903A(c)(2)) for the State and year for
18 the enrollee category described in section
19 1903A(e)(2)(E); and
20 ''(ii) the number of 1903A enrollees in
21 such category for the State for the second
22 fiscal year preceding such first fiscal year,
23 increased by the percentage increase in
24 State population from such second pre25 ceding fiscal year to such first fiscal year,
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1 based on the best available estimates of the
2 Bureau of the Census.
3 ''(B) FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT YEAR.—For
4 any fiscal year that is not the first fiscal year
5 in which a State conducts a Medicaid Flexibility
6 Program, the block grant amount under this
7 paragraph for the State and year shall be equal
8 to the block grant amount determined for the
9 State for the most recent previous fiscal year in
10 which the State conducted a Medicaid Flexi11 bility Program, except that such amount shall

 12 be increased by the percentage increase in the
13 consumer price index for all urban consumers
14 (U.S. city average) from April of the second fis15 cal year preceding the fiscal year involved to
16 April of the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year
17 involved.
18 ''(C) CAP ON TOTAL POPULATION OF 1903A
19 ENROLLEES FOR PURPOSES OF BLOCK GRANT
20 CALCULATION.—
21 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—In calculating the
22 amount of a block grant for the first year
23 in which a State conducts a Medicaid
24 Flexibility Program under subparagraph
25 (A), the total number of 1903A enrollees
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1 in the 1903A enrollee category described in
2 section 1903A(e)(2)(E) for the State and
3 year shall not exceed the adjusted number
4 of base period non-expansion enrollees for
5 the State (as defined in clause (ii)).
6 ''(ii) ADJUSTED NUMBER OF 2016
7 NON-EXPANSION ENROLLEES.—The term
8 'adjusted number of base period non-ex9 pansion enrollees' means, with respect to a
10 State, the number of 1903A enrollees in
11 the enrollee category described in section
12 1903A(e)(2)(E) for the State for the
13 State's per capita base period (as deter14 mined under section 1903A(e)(4)), in15 creased by the percentage increase, if any,
16 in the total State population from the last
17 April in the State's per capita base period
18 to April of the fiscal year preceding the fis19 cal year involved (determined using the
20 best available data from the Bureau of the
21 Census) plus 3 percentage points.
22 ''(D) AVAILABILITY OF ROLLOVER
23 FUNDS.—
24 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—To the extent that
25 the block grant amount available to a
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1 State for a fiscal year under this para2 graph exceeds the amount of Federal pay3 ments made to the State for such fiscal
4 year under paragraph (3)(A), the Sec5 retary shall make such funds available to
6 the State for the succeeding fiscal year if
7 the State—

 8 ''(I) satisfies the State mainte9 nance of effort requirement under
10 paragraph (3)(B); and
11 ''(II) is conducting a Medicaid
12 Flexibility Program in such suc13 ceeding fiscal year.
14 ''(ii) USE OF FUNDS.—Section
15 1903(i)(17) shall not apply to funds made
16 available to a State under this subpara17 graph and a State may use such funds for
18 other State health programs (as defined or
19 approved by the Secretary) or for any
20 other purpose which is consistent with the
21 quality standards established by the Sec22 retary under clause (iii).
23 ''(iii) QUALITY STANDARDS.—
24 ''(I) IN GENERAL.—Not later
25 than January 1, 2020, the Secretary
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1 shall establish quality standards appli2 cable to a State's use of funds made
3 available to the State under this sub4 paragraph.
5 ''(II) ALLOWABLE USES.—In es6 tablishing quality standards under
7 this clause, the Secretary shall not
8 prohibit a State from using such
9 funds for—
10 ''(aa) a program that is not
11 related to health care, provided
12 that using the funds for such
13 program is otherwise consistent
14 with the standards; or
15 ''(bb) the State maintenance
16 of effort expenditures required
17 under paragraph (3)(B).
18 ''(3) FEDERAL PAYMENT AND STATE MAINTE19 NANCE OF EFFORT.—
20 ''(A) FEDERAL PAYMENT.—Subject to sub21 paragraph (D), the Secretary shall pay to each
22 State conducting a Medicaid Flexibility Pro23 gram under this section for a fiscal year, from
24 its block grant amount under paragraph (2) for
25 such year, an amount for each quarter of such
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1 year equal to the Federal average medical as2 sistance percentage (as defined in section
3 1903A(a)(4)) of the total amount expended

 4 under the program during such quarter, and
5 the State is responsible for the balance of the
6 funds to carry out such program.
7 ''(B) STATE MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT
8 EXPENDITURES.—For each year during which a
9 State is conducting a Medicaid Flexibility Pro10 gram, the State shall make expenditures for
11 targeted health assistance under the program in
12 an amount equal to the product of—
13 ''(i) the block grant amount deter14 mined for the State and year under para15 graph (2); and
16 ''(ii) the enhanced FMAP described in
17 the first sentence of section 2105(b) for
18 the State and year.
19 ''(C) REDUCTION IN BLOCK GRANT
20 AMOUNT FOR STATES FAILING TO MEET MOE
21 REQUIREMENT.—
22 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a
23 State conducting a Medicaid Flexibility
24 Program that makes expenditures for tar25 geted health assistance under the program
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1 for a fiscal year in an amount that is less
2 than the required amount for the fiscal
3 year under subparagraph (B), the amount
4 of the block grant determined for the State
5 under paragraph (2) for the succeeding fis6 cal year shall be reduced by the amount by
7 which such expenditures are less than such
8 required amount.
9 ''(ii) DISREGARD OF REDUCTION.—
10 For purposes of determining the amount of
11 a State block grant under paragraph (2),
12 any reduction made under this subpara13 graph to a State's block grant amount in
14 a previous fiscal year shall be disregarded.
15 ''(iii) APPLICATION TO STATES THAT
16 TERMINATE PROGRAM.—In the case of a
17 State described in clause (i) that termi18 nates the State Medicaid Flexibility Pro19 gram under subsection (d)(2)(B) and such
20 termination is effective with the end of the
21 fiscal year in which the State fails to make
22 the required amount of expenditures under
23 subparagraph (B), the reduction amount
24 determined for the State and succeeding
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 1 fiscal year under clause (i) shall be treated
2 as an overpayment under this title.
3 ''(D) REDUCTION FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.—
4 If the Secretary determines that a State con5 ducting a Medicaid Flexibility Program is not
6 complying with the requirements of this section,
7 the Secretary may withhold payments, reduce
8 payments, or recover previous payments to the
9 State under this section as the Secretary deems
10 appropriate.
11 ''(4) DETERMINATION AND PUBLICATION OF
12 BLOCK GRANT AMOUNT.—Beginning in 2019 and
13 each year thereafter, the Secretary shall determine
14 for each State, regardless of whether the State is
15 conducting a Medicaid Flexibility Program or has
16 submitted an application to conduct such a program,
17 the amount of the block grant for the State under
18 paragraph (2) which would apply for the upcoming
19 fiscal year if the State were to conduct such a pro20 gram in such fiscal year, and shall publish such de21 terminations not later than June 1 of each year.
22 ''(d) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.—
23 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—No payment shall be made
24 under this section to a State conducting a Medicaid
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1 Flexibility Program unless such program meets the
2 requirements of this subsection.
3 ''(2) TERM OF PROGRAM.—
4 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—A State Medicaid
5 Flexibility Program approved under subsection
6 (b)—
7 ''(i) shall be conducted for not less
8 than 1 program period;
9 ''(ii) at the option of the State, may
10 be continued for succeeding program peri11 ods without resubmitting an application
12 under subsection (b), provided that—
13 ''(I) the State provides notice to
14 the Secretary of its decision to con15 tinue the program; and
16 ''(II) no significant changes are
17 made to the program; and
18 ''(iii) shall be subject to termination
19 only by the State, which may terminate the
20 program by making an election under sub21 paragraph (B).
22 ''(B) ELECTION TO TERMINATE PRO23 GRAM.—
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1 bility Program may elect to terminate the
2 program effective with the first day after
3 the end of the program period in which the
4 State makes the election.
5 ''(ii) TRANSITION PLAN REQUIRE6 MENT.—A State may not elect to termi7 nate a Medicaid Flexibility Program unless
8 the State has in place an appropriate tran9 sition plan approved by the Secretary.
10 ''(iii) EFFECT OF TERMINATION.—If a
11 State elects to terminate a Medicaid Flexi12 bility Program, the per capita cap limita13 tions under section 1903A shall apply ef14 fective with the day described in clause (i),
15 and such limitations shall be applied as if
16 the State had never conducted a Medicaid
17 Flexibility Program.
18 ''(3) PROVISION OF TARGETED HEALTH ASSIST19 ANCE.—
20 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—A State Medicaid
21 Flexibility Program shall provide targeted
22 health assistance to program enrollees and such
23 assistance shall be instead of medical assistance
24 which would otherwise be provided to the enroll25 ees under this title.
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1 ''(B) CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY.—
2 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—A State con3 ducting a Medicaid Flexibility Program
4 shall establish conditions for eligibility of
5 program enrollees, which shall be instead
6 of other conditions for eligibility under this
7 title, except that the program must provide
8 for eligibility for program enrollees to
9 whom the State would otherwise be re10 quired to make medical assistance available
11 under section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i).
12 ''(ii) MAGI.—Any determination of
13 income necessary to establish the eligibility
14 of a program enrollee for purposes of a
15 State Medicaid Flexibility Program shall
16 be made using modified adjusted gross in17 come in accordance with section
18 1902(e)(14).
19 ''(4) BENEFITS AND SERVICES.—
20 ''(A) REQUIRED SERVICES.—In the case of

 21 program enrollees to whom the State would oth22 erwise be required to make medical assistance
23 available under section 1902(a)(10)(A)(i), a
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1 gram shall provide as targeted health assistance
2 the following types of services:
3 ''(i) Inpatient and outpatient hospital
4 services.
5 ''(ii) Laboratory and X-ray services.
6 ''(iii) Nursing facility services for indi7 viduals aged 21 and older.
8 ''(iv) Physician services.
9 ''(v) Home health care services (in10 cluding home nursing services, medical
11 supplies, equipment, and appliances).
12 ''(vi) Rural health clinic services (as
13 defined in section 1905(l)(1)).
14 ''(vii) Federally-qualified health center
15 services (as defined in section 1905(l)(2)).
16 ''(viii) Family planning services and
17 supplies.
18 ''(ix) Nurse midwife services.
19 ''(x) Certified pediatric and family
20 nurse practitioner services.
21 ''(xi) Freestanding birth center serv22 ices (as defined in section 1905(l)(3)).
23 ''(xii) Emergency medical transpor24 tation.
25 ''(xiii) Non-cosmetic dental services.
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1 ''(xiv) Pregnancy-related services, in2 cluding postpartum services for the 123 week period beginning on the last day of a
4 pregnancy.
5 ''(B) OPTIONAL BENEFITS.—A State may,
6 at its option, provide services in addition to the
7 services described in subparagraph (A) as tar8 geted health assistance under a Medicaid Flexi9 bility Program.
10 ''(C) BENEFIT PACKAGES.—
11 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—The targeted
12 health assistance provided by a State to
13 any group of program enrollees under a
14 Medicaid Flexibility Program shall have an
15 aggregate actuarial value that is equal to
16 at least 95 percent of the aggregate actu17 arial value of the benchmark coverage de-

 18 scribed in subsection (b)(1) of section 1937
19 or benchmark-equivalent coverage de20 scribed in subsection (b)(2) of such sec21 tion, as such subsections were in effect
22 prior to the enactment of the Patient Pro23 tection and Affordable Care Act.
24 ''(ii) AMOUNT, DURATION, AND SCOPE
25 OF BENEFITS.—Subject to clause (i), the
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1 State shall determine the amount, dura2 tion, and scope with respect to services
3 provided as targeted health assistance
4 under a Medicaid Flexibility Program, in5 cluding with respect to services that are re6 quired to be provided to certain program
7 enrollees under subparagraph (A) except
8 as otherwise provided under such subpara9 graph.
10 ''(iii) MENTAL HEALTH AND SUB11 STANCE USE DISORDER COVERAGE AND
12 PARITY.—The targeted health assistance
13 provided by a State to program enrollees
14 under a Medicaid Flexibility Program shall
15 include mental health services and sub16 stance use disorder services and the finan17 cial requirements and treatment limitations
18 applicable to such services under the pro19 gram shall comply with the requirements
20 of section 2726 of the Public Health Serv21 ice Act in the same manner as such re22 quirements apply to a group health plan.
23 ''(iv) PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.—If the
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1 icaid Flexibility Program includes assist2 ance for covered outpatient drugs, such
3 drugs shall be subject to a rebate agree4 ment that complies with the requirements
5 of section 1927, and any requirements ap6 plicable to medical assistance for covered
7 outpatient drugs under a State plan (in8 cluding the requirement that the State pro9 vide information to a manufacturer) shall
10 apply in the same manner to targeted
11 health assistance for covered outpatient
12 drugs under a Medicaid Flexibility Pro13 gram.

 14 ''(D) COST SHARING.—A State conducting
15 a Medicaid Flexibility Program may impose
16 premiums, deductibles, cost-sharing, or other
17 similar charges, except that the total annual ag18 gregate amount of all such charges imposed
19 with respect to all program enrollees in a family
20 shall not exceed 5 percent of the family's in21 come for the year involved.
22 ''(5) ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM.—Each
23 State conducting a Medicaid Flexibility Program
24 shall do the following:
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1 ''(A) SINGLE AGENCY.—Designate a single
2 State agency responsible for administering the
3 program.
4 ''(B) ENROLLMENT SIMPLIFICATION AND
5 COORDINATION WITH STATE HEALTH INSUR6 ANCE EXCHANGES.—Provide for simplified en7 rollment processes (such as online enrollment
8 and reenrollment and electronic verification)
9 and coordination with State health insurance
10 exchanges.
11 ''(C) BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS.—Estab12 lish a fair process (which the State shall de13 scribe in the application required under sub14 section (b)) for individuals to appeal adverse
15 eligibility determinations with respect to the
16 program.
17 ''(6) APPLICATION OF REST OF TITLE XIX.—
18 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—To the extent that a
19 provision of this section is inconsistent with an20 other provision of this title, the provision of this
21 section shall apply.
22 ''(B) APPLICATION OF SECTION 1903A.—
23 With respect to a State that is conducting a
24 Medicaid Flexibility Program, section 1903A
25 shall be applied as if program enrollees were
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1 not 1903A enrollees for each program period
2 during which the State conducts the program.
3 ''(C) WAIVERS AND STATE PLAN AMEND4 MENTS.—
5 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a
6 State conducting a Medicaid Flexibility
7 Program that has in effect a waiver or
8 State plan amendment, such waiver or
9 amendment shall not apply with respect to
10 the program, targeted health assistance

 11 provided under the program, or program
12 enrollees.
13 ''(ii) REPLICATION OF WAIVER OR
14 AMENDMENT.—In designing a Medicaid
15 Flexibility Program, a State may mirror
16 provisions of a waiver or State plan
17 amendment described in clause (i) in the
18 program to the extent that such provisions
19 are otherwise consistent with the require20 ments of this section.
21 ''(iii) EFFECT OF TERMINATION.—In
22 the case of a State described in clause (i)
23 that terminates its program under sub24 section (d)(2)(B), any waiver or amend25 ment which was limited pursuant to sub108
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1 paragraph (A) shall cease to be so limited
2 effective with the effective date of such ter3 mination.
4 ''(D) NONAPPLICATION OF PROVISIONS.—
5 With respect to the design and implementation
6 of Medicaid Flexibility Programs conducted
7 under this section, paragraphs (1), (10)(B),
8 (17), and (23) of section 1902(a), as well as
9 any other provision of this title (except for this
10 section and as otherwise provided by this sec11 tion) that the Secretary deems appropriate,
12 shall not apply.
13 ''(e) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section:
14 ''(1) MEDICAID FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM.—The
15 term 'Medicaid Flexibility Program' means a State
16 program for providing targeted health assistance to
17 program enrollees funded by a block grant under
18 this section.
19 ''(2) PROGRAM ENROLLEE.—
20 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—The term 'program
21 enrollee' means, with respect to a State that is
22 conducting a Medicaid Flexibility Program, an
23 individual who is a 1903A enrollee (as defined
24 in section 1903A(e)(1)) who is in the 1903A
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1 enrollee category described in section
2 1903A(e)(2)(E).
3 ''(B) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—For pur4 poses of section 1903A(e)(3), eligibility and en5 rollment of an individual under a Medicaid
6 Flexibility Program shall be deemed to be eligi7 bility and enrollment under a State plan (or

 8 waiver of such plan) under this title.
9 ''(3) PROGRAM PERIOD.—The term 'program
10 period' means, with respect to a State Medicaid
11 Flexibility Program, a period of 5 consecutive fiscal
12 years that begins with either—
13 ''(A) the first fiscal year in which the State
14 conducts the program; or
15 ''(B) the next fiscal year in which the
16 State conducts such a program that begins
17 after the end of a previous program period.
18 ''(4) STATE.—The term 'State' means one of
19 the 50 States or the District of Columbia.
20 ''(5) TARGETED HEALTH ASSISTANCE.—The
21 term 'targeted health assistance' means assistance
22 for health-care-related items and medical services for
23 program enrollees.''.
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1 SEC. 135. MEDICAID AND CHIP QUALITY PERFORMANCE
2 BONUS PAYMENTS.
3 Section 1903 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
4 1396b) is amended by adding at the end the following new
5 subsection:
6 ''(aa) QUALITY PERFORMANCE BONUS PAYMENTS.—
7 ''(1) INCREASED FEDERAL SHARE.—With re8 spect to each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026, in
9 the case of one of the 50 States or the District of
10 Columbia (each referred to in this subsection as a
11 'State') that—
12 ''(A) equals or exceeds the qualifying
13 amount (as established by the Secretary) of
14 lower than expected aggregate medical assist15 ance expenditures (as defined in paragraph (4))
16 for that fiscal year; and
17 ''(B) submits to the Secretary, in accord18 ance with such manner and format as specified
19 by the Secretary and for the performance pe20 riod (as defined by the Secretary) for such fis21 cal year—
22 ''(i) information on the applicable
23 quality measures identified under para24 graph (3) with respect to each category of
25 Medicaid eligible individuals under the
26 State plan or a waiver of such plan; and
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1 ''(ii) a plan for spending a portion of
2 additional funds resulting from application
3 of this subsection on quality improvement
4 within the State plan under this title or

 5 under a waiver of such plan,
6 the Federal matching percentage otherwise ap7 plied under subsection (a)(7) for such fiscal
8 year shall be increased by such percentage (as
9 determined by the Secretary) so that the aggre10 gate amount of the resulting increase pursuant
11 to this subsection for the State and fiscal year
12 does not exceed the State allotment established
13 under paragraph (2) for the State and fiscal
14 year.
15 ''(2) ALLOTMENT DETERMINATION.—The Sec16 retary shall establish a formula for computing State
17 allotments under this paragraph for each fiscal year
18 described in paragraph (1) such that—
19 ''(A) such an allotment to a State is deter20 mined based on the performance, including im21 provement, of such State under this title and
22 title XXI with respect to the quality measures
23 submitted under paragraph (3) by such State
24 for the performance period (as defined by the
25 Secretary) for such fiscal year; and
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1 ''(B) the total of the allotments under this
2 paragraph for all States for the period of the
3 fiscal years described in paragraph (1) is equal
4 to $8,000,000,000.
5 ''(3) QUALITY MEASURES REQUIRED FOR
6 BONUS PAYMENTS.—For purposes of this subsection,
7 the Secretary shall, pursuant to rulemaking and
8 after consultation with State agencies administering
9 State plans under this title, identify and publish
10 (and update as necessary) peer-reviewed quality
11 measures (which shall include health care and long12 term care outcome measures and may include the
13 quality measures that are overseen or developed by
14 the National Committee for Quality Assurance or
15 the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or
16 that are identified under section 1139A or 1139B)
17 that are quantifiable, objective measures that take
18 into account the clinically appropriate measures of
19 quality for different types of patient populations re20 ceiving benefits or services under this title or title
21 XXI.
22 ''(4) LOWER THAN EXPECTED AGGREGATE
23 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EXPENDITURES.—In this sub24 section, the term 'lower than expected aggregate
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1 medical assistance expenditures' means, with respect

 2 to a State the amount (if any) by which—
3 ''(A) the amount of the adjusted total med4 ical assistance expenditures for the State and
5 fiscal year determined in section 1903A(b)(1)
6 without regard to the 1903A enrollee category
7 described in section 1903A(e)(2)(E); is less
8 than
9 ''(B) the amount of the target total med10 ical assistance expenditures for the State and
11 fiscal year determined in section 1903A(c) with12 out regard to the 1903A enrollee category de13 scribed in section 1903A(e)(2)(E).''.
14 SEC. 136. GRANDFATHERING CERTAIN MEDICAID WAIVERS;
15 PRIORITIZATION OF HCBS WAIVERS.
16 (a) MANAGED CARE WAIVERS.—
17 (1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a State with
18 a grandfathered managed care waiver, the State
19 may, at its option through a State plan amendment,
20 continue to implement the managed care delivery
21 system that is the subject of such waiver in per22 petuity under the State plan under title XIX of the
23 Social Security Act (or a waiver of such plan) with24 out submitting an application to the Secretary for a
25 new waiver to implement such managed care delivery
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1 system, so long as the terms and conditions of the
2 waiver involved (other than such terms and condi3 tions that relate to budget neutrality as modified
4 pursuant to section 1903A(f)(1) of the Social Secu5 rity Act) are not modified.
6 (2) MODIFICATIONS.—
7 (A) IN GENERAL.—If a State with a
8 grandfathered managed care waiver seeks to
9 modify the terms or conditions of such a waiv10 er, the State shall submit to the Secretary an
11 application for approval of a new waiver under
12 such modified terms and conditions.
13 (B) APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION.—
14 (i) IN GENERAL.—An application de15 scribed in subparagraph (A) is deemed ap16 proved unless the Secretary, not later than
17 90 days after the date on which the appli18 cation is submitted, submits to the State—
19 (I) a denial; or
20 (II) a request for more informa21 tion regarding the application.
22 (ii) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.—If
23 the Secretary requests additional informa24 tion, the Secretary has 30 days after a

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1 retary's request to deny the application or
2 request more information.
3 (3) GRANDFATHERED MANAGED CARE WAIVER
4 DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term ''grand5 fathered managed care waiver'' means the provisions
6 of a waiver or an experimental, pilot, or demonstra7 tion project that relate to the authority of a State
8 to implement a managed care delivery system under
9 the State plan under title XIX of such Act (or under
10 a waiver of such plan under section 1115 of such
11 Act) that—
12 (A) is approved by the Secretary of Health
13 and Human Services under section 1915(b),
14 1932, or 1115(a)(1) of the Social Security Act
15 (42 U.S.C. 1396n(b), 1396u-2, 1315(a)(1)) as
16 of January 1, 2017; and
17 (B) has been renewed by the Secretary not
18 less than 1 time.
19 (b) HCBS WAIVERS.—The Secretary of Health and
20 Human Services shall implement procedures encouraging
21 States to adopt or extend waivers related to the authority
22 of a State to make medical assistance available for home
23 and community-based services under the State plan under
24 title XIX of the Social Security Act if the State determines
25 that such waivers would improve patient access to services.
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1 SEC. 137. COORDINATION WITH STATES.
2 Title XIX of the Social Security Act is amended by
3 inserting after section 1904 (42 U.S.C. 1396d) the fol4 lowing:
5 ''COORDINATION WITH STATES
6 ''SEC. 1904A. No proposed rule (as defined in section
7 551(4) of title 5, United States Code) implementing or
8 interpreting any provision of this title shall be finalized
9 on or after January 1, 2018, unless the Secretary—
10 ''(1) provides for a process under which the
11 Secretary or the Secretary's designee solicits advice
12 from each State's State agency responsible for ad13 ministering the State plan under this title (or a
14 waiver of such plan) and State Medicaid Director—
15 ''(A) on a regular, ongoing basis on mat16 ters relating to the application of this title that
17 are likely to have a direct effect on the oper18 ation or financing of State plans under this title
19 (or waivers of such plans); and
20 ''(B) prior to submission of any final pro-

 21 posed rule, plan amendment, waiver request, or
22 proposal for a project that is likely to have a di23 rect effect on the operation or financing of
24 State plans under this title (or waivers of such
25 plans);
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1 ''(2) accepts and considers written and oral
2 comments from a bipartisan, nonprofit, professional
3 organization that represents State Medicaid Direc4 tors, and from any State agency administering the
5 plan under this title, regarding such proposed rule;
6 and
7 ''(3) incorporates in the preamble to the pro8 posed rule a summary of comments referred to in
9 paragraph (2) and the Secretary's response to such
10 comments.''.
11 SEC. 138. OPTIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN INPATIENT
12 PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES.
13 (a) STATE OPTION.—Section 1905 of the Social Se14 curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d) is amended—
15 (1) in subsection (a)—
16 (A) in paragraph (16)—
17 (i) by striking ''and, (B)'' and insert18 ing ''(B)''; and
19 (ii) by inserting before the semicolon
20 at the end the following: '', and (C) subject
21 to subsection (h)(4), qualified inpatient
22 psychiatric hospital services (as defined in
23 subsection (h)(3)) for individuals who are
24 over 21 years of age and under 65 years
25 of age''; and
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1 (B) in the subdivision (B) that follows
2 paragraph (29), by inserting ''(other than serv3 ices described in subparagraph (C) of para4 graph (16) for individuals described in such
5 subparagraph)'' after ''patient in an institution
6 for mental diseases''; and
7 (2) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the
8 following new paragraphs:
9 ''(3) For purposes of subsection (a)(16)(C), the term
10 'qualified inpatient psychiatric hospital services' means,
11 with respect to individuals described in such subsection,
12 services described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1)
13 that are not otherwise covered under subsection
14 (a)(16)(A) and are furnished—
15 ''(A) in an institution (or distinct part thereof)
16 which is a psychiatric hospital (as defined in section

 17 1861(f)); and
18 ''(B) with respect to such an individual, for a
19 period not to exceed 30 consecutive days in any
20 month and not to exceed 90 days in any calendar
21 year.
22 ''(4) As a condition for a State including qualified
23 inpatient psychiatric hospital services as medical assist24 ance under subsection (a)(16)(C), the State must (during
25 the period in which it furnishes medical assistance under
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1 this title for services and individuals described in such
2 subsection)—
3 ''(A) maintain at least the number of licensed
4 beds at psychiatric hospitals owned, operated, or
5 contracted for by the State that were being main6 tained as of the date of the enactment of this para7 graph or, if higher, as of the date the State applies
8 to the Secretary to include medical assistance under
9 such subsection; and
10 ''(B) maintain on an annual basis a level of
11 funding expended by the State (and political subdivi12 sions thereof) other than under this title from non13 Federal funds for inpatient services in an institution
14 described in paragraph (3)(A), and for active psy15 chiatric care and treatment provided on an out16 patient basis, that is not less than the level of such
17 funding for such services and care as of the date of
18 the enactment of this paragraph or, if higher, as of
19 the date the State applies to the Secretary to include
20 medical assistance under such subsection.''.
21 (b) SPECIAL MATCHING RATE.—Section 1905(b) of
22 the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395d(b)) is amended
23 by adding at the end the following: ''Notwithstanding the
24 previous provisions of this subsection, the Federal medical
25 assistance percentage shall be 50 percent with respect to
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1 medical assistance for services and individuals described
2 in subsection (a)(16)(C).''.
3 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
4 this section shall apply to qualified inpatient psychiatric
5 hospital services furnished on or after October 1, 2018.
6 SEC. 139. SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH PLANS.
7 (a) TAX TREATMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH
8 PLANS.—For purposes of applying subchapter B of chap9 ter 100 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, title XXVII
10 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg et
11 seq.), and part 7 of title I of the Employee Retirement
12 Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1181 et seq.),

 13 a small business health plan as defined in section 801(a)
14 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
15 that is offered to employees shall be treated as a group
16 health plan, as defined in section 2791 of the Public
17 Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-91).
18 (b) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle B of title I of the Em19 ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29
20 U.S.C. 1021 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end
21 the following new part:
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1 ''PART 8—RULES GOVERNING SMALL BUSINESS
2 RISK SHARING POOLS
3 ''SEC. 801. SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH PLANS.
4 ''(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this part, the
5 term 'small business health plan' means a fully insured
6 group health plan, offered by a health insurance issuer in
7 the large group market, whose sponsor is described in sub8 section (b).
9 ''(b) SPONSOR.—The sponsor of a group health plan
10 is described in this subsection if—
11 ''(1) such sponsor is a qualified sponsor and re12 ceives certification by the Secretary;
13 ''(2) is organized and maintained in good faith,
14 with a constitution and bylaws specifically stating its
15 purpose and providing for periodic meetings on at
16 least an annual basis;
17 ''(3) is established as a permanent entity;
18 ''(4) is established for a purpose other than
19 providing health benefits to its members, such as an
20 organization established as a bona fide trade asso21 ciation; and
22 ''(5) does not condition membership on the
23 basis of a minimum group size.
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1 ''SEC. 802. FILING FEE AND CERTIFICATION OF SMALL
2 BUSINESS HEALTH PLANS.
3 ''(a) FILING FEE.—A small business health plan
4 shall pay to the Secretary at the time of filing an applica5 tion for certification under subsection (b) a filing fee in
6 the amount of $5,000, which shall be available to the Sec7 retary for the sole purpose of administering the certifi8 cation procedures applicable with respect to small business
9 health plans.
10 ''(b) CERTIFICATION.—
11 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 6 months
12 after the date of enactment of this part, the Sec13 retary shall prescribe by interim final rule a proce14 dure under which the Secretary—

 15 ''(A) will certify a qualified sponsor of a
16 small business health plan, upon receipt of an
17 application that includes the information de18 scribed in paragraph (2);
19 ''(B) may provide for continued certifi20 cation of small business health plans under this
21 part; and
22 ''(C) shall provide for the revocation of a
23 certification if the applicable authority finds
24 that the small business health plan involved
25 fails to comply with the requirements of this
26 part.
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1 ''(2) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN APPLI2 CATION FOR CERTIFICATION.—An application for
3 certification under this part meets the requirements
4 of this section only if it includes, in a manner and
5 form which shall be prescribed by the applicable au6 thority by regulation, at least the following informa7 tion:
8 ''(A) Identifying information.
9 ''(B) States in which the plan intends to
10 do business.
11 ''(C) Bonding requirements.
12 ''(D) Plan documents.
13 ''(E) Agreements with service providers.
14 ''(c) FILING NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION WITH
15 STATES.—A certification granted under this part to a
16 small business health plan shall not be effective unless
17 written notice of such certification is filed with the appli18 cable State authority of each State in which the small
19 business health plans operate.
20 ''(d) NOTICE OF MATERIAL CHANGES.—In the case
21 of any small business health plan certified under this part,
22 descriptions of material changes in any information which
23 was required to be submitted with the application for the
24 certification under this part shall be filed in such form
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1 thority by regulation. The applicable authority may re2 quire by regulation prior notice of material changes with
3 respect to specified matters which might serve as the basis
4 for suspension or revocation of the certification.
5 ''(e) NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTARY TER6 MINATION.—A small business health plan which is or has
7 been certified under this part may terminate (upon or at
8 any time after cessation of accruals in benefit liabilities)
9 only if the board of trustees, not less than 60 days before

 10 the proposed termination date—
11 ''(1) provides to the participants and bene12 ficiaries a written notice of intent to terminate stat13 ing that such termination is intended and the pro14 posed termination date;
15 ''(2) develops a plan for winding up the affairs
16 of the plan in connection with such termination in
17 a manner which will result in timely payment of all
18 benefits for which the plan is obligated; and
19 ''(3) submits such plan in writing to the appli20 cable authority.
21 ''(f) OVERSIGHT OF CERTIFIED PLAN SPONSORS.—
22 The Secretary has the discretion to determine whether any
23 person has violated or is about to violate any provision
24 of this part, and may conduct periodic review of certified
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1 tion 504, and apply the requirements of sections 518, 519,
2 and 520.
3 ''(g) EXPEDITED AND DEEMED CERTIFICATION.—
4 ''(1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary fails to act
5 on a complete application for certification under this
6 section within 90 days of receipt of such complete
7 application, the applying small business health plan
8 sponsor shall be deemed certified until such time as
9 the Secretary may deny for cause the application for
10 certification.
11 ''(2) PENALTY.—The Secretary may assess a
12 penalty against the board of trustees and plan spon13 sor (jointly and severally) of a small business health
14 plan sponsor that is deemed certified under para15 graph (1) of up to $500,000 in the event the Sec16 retary determines that the application for certifi17 cation of such small business health plan sponsor
18 was willfully or with gross negligence incomplete or
19 inaccurate.
20 ''(h) MODIFICATIONS.—The Secretary shall, through
21 promulgation and implementation of such regulations as
22 the Secretary may reasonably determine necessary or ap23 propriate, and in consultation with a balanced spectrum
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1 imum disruption such changes to State or Federal law
2 provided in this part and the (and the amendments made
3 by such Act) or in regulations issued thereto.
4 ''SEC. 803. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO SPONSORS AND
5 BOARDS OF TRUSTEES.

 6 ''(a) BOARD OF TRUSTEES.—The Secretary shall en7 sure that Board of Trustees of a small business health
8 plan certified under this part complies with the require9 ments such Secretary sets forth with respect to fiscal con10 trol and rules of operation and financial controls.
11 ''(b) TREATMENT OF FRANCHISES.—In the case of
12 a group health plan that is established and maintained
13 by a franchisor for a franchisor or for its franchisees—
14 ''(1) the requirements of subsection (a) and sec15 tion 801(a) shall be deemed met if such require16 ments would otherwise be met if the franchisor were
17 deemed to be the sponsor referred to in section
18 801(b) and each franchisee were deemed to be a
19 member (of the sponsor) referred to in section
20 801(b); and
21 ''(2) the requirements of section 804(a)(1) shall
22 be deemed met.
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1 ''SEC. 804. PARTICIPATION AND COVERAGE REQUIRE2 MENTS.
3 ''(a) COVERED EMPLOYERS AND INDIVIDUALS.—The
4 requirements of this subsection are met with respect to
5 a small business health plan if, under the terms of the
6 plan—
7 ''(1) each participating employer must be—
8 ''(A) a member of the sponsor;
9 ''(B) the sponsor; or
10 ''(C) an affiliated member of the sponsor,
11 except that, in the case of a sponsor which is
12 a professional association or other individual13 based association, if at least one of the officers,
14 directors, or employees of an employer, or at
15 least one of the individuals who are partners in
16 an employer and who actively participates in
17 the business, is a member or such an affiliated
18 member of the sponsor, participating employers
19 may also include such employer; and
20 ''(2) all individuals commencing coverage under
21 the plan after certification under this part must
22 be—
23 ''(A) active or retired owners (including
24 self-employed individuals), officers, directors, or
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1 ''(B) the dependents of individuals de2 scribed in subparagraph (A).
3 ''(b) INDIVIDUAL MARKET UNAFFECTED.—The re-

 4 quirements of this subsection are met with respect to a
5 small business health plan if, under the terms of the plan,
6 no participating employer may provide health insurance
7 coverage in the individual market for any employee not
8 covered under the plan, if such exclusion of the employee
9 from coverage under the plan is based on a health status10 related factor with respect to the employee and such em11 ployee would, but for such exclusion on such basis, be eligi12 ble for coverage under the plan.
13 ''(c) PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EM14 PLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.—
15 The requirements of this subsection are met with respect
16 to a small business health plan if information regarding
17 all coverage options available under the plan is made read18 ily available to any employer eligible to participate.
19 ''SEC. 805. DEFINITIONS; RENEWAL.
20 ''(a) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this part:
21 ''(1) AFFILIATED MEMBER.—The term 'affili22 ated member' means, in connection with a sponsor—
23 ''(A) a person who is otherwise eligible to
24 be a member of the sponsor but who elects an
25 affiliated status with the sponsor, or
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1 ''(B) in the case of a sponsor with mem2 bers which consist of associations, a person who
3 is a member or employee of any such associa4 tion and elects an affiliated status with the
5 sponsor.
6 ''(2) APPLICABLE STATE AUTHORITY.—The
7 term 'applicable State authority' means, with respect
8 to a health insurance issuer in a State, the State in9 surance commissioner or official or officials des10 ignated by the State to enforce the requirements of
11 title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act for the
12 State involved with respect to such issuer.
13 ''(3) FRANCHISOR; FRANCHISEE.—The terms
14 'franchisor' and 'franchisee' have the meanings given
15 such terms for purposes of sections 436.2(a)
16 through 436.2(c) of title 16, Code of Federal Regu17 lations (including any such amendments to such reg18 ulation after the date of enactment of this part).
19 ''(4) HEALTH PLAN TERMS.—The terms 'group
20 health plan', 'health insurance coverage', and 'health
21 insurance issuer' have the meanings provided in sec22 tion 733.
23 ''(5) INDIVIDUAL MARKET.—
24 ''(A) IN GENERAL.—The term 'individual
25 market' means the market for health insurance
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1 coverage offered to individuals other than in
2 connection with a group health plan.
3 ''(B) TREATMENT OF VERY SMALL
4 GROUPS.—
5 ''(i) IN GENERAL.—Subject to clause
6 (ii), such term includes coverage offered in
7 connection with a group health plan that
8 has fewer than 2 participants as current
9 employees or participants described in sec10 tion 732(d)(3) on the first day of the plan
11 year.
12 ''(ii) STATE EXCEPTION.—Clause (i)
13 shall not apply in the case of health insur14 ance coverage offered in a State if such
15 State regulates the coverage described in
16 such clause in the same manner and to the
17 same extent as coverage in the small group
18 market (as defined in section 2791(e)(5) of
19 the Public Health Service Act) is regulated
20 by such State.
21 ''(6) PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER.—The term
22 'participating employer' means, in connection with a
23 small business health plan, any employer, if any in24 dividual who is an employee of such employer, a
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1 vidual who is such employer (or any dependent, as
2 defined under the terms of the plan, of such indi3 vidual) is or was covered under such plan in connec4 tion with the status of such individual as such an
5 employee, partner, or self-employed individual in re6 lation to the plan.
7 ''(b) RENEWAL.—A participating employer in a small
8 business health plan shall not be deemed to be a plan
9 sponsor in applying requirements relating to coverage re10 newal.''.
11 (c) PREEMPTION RULES.—Section 514 of the Em12 ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29
13 U.S.C. 1144) is amended by adding at the end the fol14 lowing:
15 ''(e) Except as provided in subsection (b)(4), the pro16 visions of this title shall supersede any and all State laws
17 insofar as they may now or hereafter preclude a health
18 insurance issuer from offering health insurance coverage
19 in connection with a small business health plan which is
20 certified under part 8.''.
21 (d) PLAN SPONSOR.—Section 3(16)(B) of such Act
22 (29 U.S.C. 102(16)(B)) is amended by adding at the end

 23 the following new sentence: ''Such term also includes a
24 person serving as the sponsor of a small business health
25 plan under part 8.''.
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1 (e) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Section 731(c) of such Act is
2 amended by inserting ''or part 8'' after ''this part''.
3 (f) COOPERATION BETWEEN FEDERAL AND STATE
4 AUTHORITIES.—Section 506 of the Employee Retirement
5 Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1136) is amended
6 by adding at the end the following new subsection:
7 ''(d) CONSULTATION WITH STATES WITH RESPECT
8 TO SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH PLANS.—
9 ''(1) AGREEMENTS WITH STATES.—The Sec10 retary shall consult with the State recognized under
11 paragraph (2) with respect to a small business
12 health plan regarding the exercise of—
13 ''(A) the Secretary's authority under sec14 tions 502 and 504 to enforce the requirements
15 for certification under part 8; and
16 ''(B) the Secretary's authority to certify
17 small business health plans under part 8 in ac18 cordance with regulations of the Secretary ap19 plicable to certification under part 8.
20 ''(2) RECOGNITION OF DOMICILE STATE.—In
21 carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall en22 sure that only one State will be recognized, with re23 spect to any particular small business health plan,
24 as the State with which consultation is required.''.
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1 (g) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
2 this section shall take effect 1 year after the date of the
3 enactment of this Act. The Secretary of Labor shall first
4 issue all regulations necessary to carry out the amend5 ments made by this section within 6 months after the date
6 of the enactment of this Act.
7 TITLE II
8 SEC. 201. THE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH FUND.
9 Subsection (b) of section 4002 of the Patient Protec10 tion and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-11) is
11 amended by striking paragraphs (3) through (8).
12 SEC. 202. SUPPORT FOR STATE RESPONSE TO OPIOID CRI13 SIS.
14 There is authorized to be appropriated, and is appro15 priated, out of monies in the Treasury not otherwise obli16 gated, $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2018, to the Sec17 retary of Health and Human Services to provide grants
18 to States to support substance use disorder treatment and
19 recovery support services for individuals with mental or

 20 substance use disorders. Funds appropriated under this
21 section shall remain available until expended.
22 SEC. 203. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER PROGRAM.
23 Effective as if included in the enactment of the Medi24 care Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Pub25 lic Law 114-10, 129 Stat. 87), paragraph (1) of section
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1 221(a) of such Act is amended by inserting '', and an ad2 ditional $422,000,000 for fiscal year 2017'' after ''2017''.
3 SEC. 204. CHANGE IN PERMISSIBLE AGE VARIATION IN
4 HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM RATES.
5 Section 2701(a)(1)(A)(iii) of the Public Health Serv6 ice Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg(a)(1)(A)(iii)) is amended by in7 serting after ''(consistent with section 2707(c))'' the fol8 lowing: ''or, for plan years beginning on or after January
9 1, 2019, 5 to 1 for adults (consistent with section 2707(c))
10 or such other ratio for adults (consistent with section
11 2707(c)) as the State may determine''.
12 SEC. 205. MEDICAL LOSS RATIO DETERMINED BY THE
13 STATE.
14 Section 2718(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42
15 U.S.C. 300gg-18(b)) is amended by adding at the end the
16 following:
17 ''(4) SUNSET.—Paragraphs (1) through (3)
18 shall not apply for plan years beginning on or after
19 January 1, 2019, and after such date any reference
20 in law to such paragraphs shall have no force or ef21 fect.
22 ''(5) MEDICAL LOSS RATIO DETERMINED BY
23 THE STATE.—For plan years beginning on or after
24 January 1, 2019, each State shall—
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1 ''(A) set the ratio of the amount of pre2 mium revenue a health insurance issuer offering
3 group or individual health insurance coverage
4 may expend on non-claims costs to the total
5 amount of premium revenue; and
6 ''(B) determine the amount of any annual
7 rebate required to be paid to enrollees under
8 such coverage if the ratio of the amount of pre9 mium revenue expended by the issuer on non10 claims costs to the total amount of premium
11 revenue exceeds the ratio set by the State under
12 subparagraph (A).''.
13 SEC. 206. WAIVERS FOR STATE INNOVATION.
14 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1332 of the Patient Pro15 tection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18052) is
16 amended—

 17 (1) in subsection (a)—
18 (A) in paragraph (1)—
19 (i) in subparagraph (B)—
20 (I) by amending clause (i) to
21 read as follows:
22 ''(i) a description of how the State
23 plan meeting the requirements of a waiver
24 under this section would, with respect to
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1 health insurance coverage within the
2 State—
3 ''(I) take the place of the require4 ments described in paragraph (2) that
5 are waived; and
6 ''(II) provide for alternative
7 means of, and requirements for, in8 creasing access to comprehensive cov9 erage, reducing average premiums,
10 and increasing enrollment; and''; and
11 (II) in clause (ii), by striking
12 ''that is budget neutral for the Fed13 eral Government'' and inserting '',
14 demonstrating that the State plan
15 does not increase the Federal deficit'';
16 and
17 (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
18 ''the law'' and inserting ''a law or has in
19 effect a certification'';
20 (B) in paragraph (3)—
21 (i) by adding after the second sen22 tence the following: ''A State may request
23 that all of, or any portion of, such aggre24 gate amount of such credits or reductions
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1 be paid to the State as described in the
2 first sentence.'';
3 (ii) in the paragraph heading, by
4 striking ''PASS THROUGH OF FUNDING''
5 and inserting ''FUNDING'';
6 (iii) by striking ''With respect'' and
7 inserting the following:
8 ''(A) PASS THROUGH OF FUNDING.—With
9 respect''; and
10 (iv) by adding at the end the fol11 lowing:
12 ''(B) ADDITIONAL FUNDING.—There is au13 thorized to be appropriated, and is appro14 priated, to the Secretary of Health and Human

 15 Services, out of monies in the Treasury not oth16 erwise obligated, $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year
17 2017, to remain available until the end of fiscal
18 year 2019, to provide grants to States for pur19 poses of submitting an application for a waiver
20 granted under this section and implementing
21 the State plan under such waiver.
22 ''(C) AUTHORITY TO USE LONG-TERM
23 STATE INNOVATION AND STABILITY ALLOT24 MENT.—If the State has an application for an
25 allotment under section 2105(i) of the Social
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1 Security Act for the plan year, the State may
2 use the funds available under the State's allot3 ment for the plan year to carry out the State
4 plan under this section, so long as such use is
5 consistent with the requirements of paragraphs
6 (1) and (7) of section 2105(i) of such Act
7 (other than paragraph (1)(B) of such section).
8 Any funds used to carry out a State plan under
9 this subparagraph shall not be considered in de10 termining whether the State plan increases the
11 Federal deficit.''; and
12 (C) in paragraph (4), by adding at the end
13 the following:
14 ''(D) EXPEDITED PROCESS.—The Sec15 retary shall establish an expedited application
16 and approval process that may be used if the
17 Secretary determines that such expedited proc18 ess is necessary to respond to an urgent or
19 emergency situation with respect to health in20 surance coverage within a State.'';
21 (2) in subsection (b)—
22 (A) in paragraph (1)—
23 (i) in the matter preceding subpara24 graph (A)—
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1 (I) by striking ''may'' and insert2 ing ''shall''; and
3 (II) by striking ''only if'' and in4 serting ''unless''; and
5 (ii) by striking ''plan—'' and all that
6 follows through the period at the end of
7 subparagraph (D) and inserting ''plan will
8 increase the Federal deficit, not taking
9 into account any amounts received through
10 a grant under subsection (a)(3)(B).'';
11 (B) in paragraph (2)—

 12 (i) in the paragraph heading, by in13 serting ''OR CERTIFY'' after ''LAW'';
14 (ii) in subparagraph (A), by inserting
15 before the period '', and a certification de16 scribed in this paragraph is a document,
17 signed by the Governor, and the State in18 surance commissioner, of the State, that
19 provides authority for State actions under
20 a waiver under this section, including the
21 implementation of the State plan under
22 subsection (a)(1)(B)''; and
23 (iii) in subparagraph (B)—
24 (I) in the subparagraph heading,
25 by striking ''OF OPT OUT''; and
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1 (II) by striking '' may repeal a
2 law'' and all that follows through the
3 period at the end and inserting the
4 following: ''may terminate the author5 ity provided under the waiver with re6 spect to the State by—
7 ''(i) repealing a law described in sub8 paragraph (A); or
9 ''(ii) terminating a certification de10 scribed in subparagraph (A), through a
11 certification for such termination signed by
12 the Governor, and the State insurance
13 commissioner, of the State.'';
14 (3) in subsection (d)(2)(B), by striking ''and
15 the reasons therefore'' and inserting ''and the rea16 sons therefore, and provide the data on which such
17 determination was made''; and
18 (4) in subsection (e), by striking ''No waiver''
19 and all that follows through the period at the end
20 and inserting the following: ''A waiver under this
21 section—
22 ''(1) shall be in effect for a period of 8 years
23 unless the State requests a shorter duration;
24 ''(2) may be renewed for unlimited additional 825 year periods upon application by the State; and
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1 ''(3) may not be cancelled by the Secretary be2 fore the expiration of the 8-year period (including
3 any renewal period under paragraph (2)).''.
4 (b) APPLICABILITY.—Section 1332 of the Patient
5 Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18052)
6 shall apply as follows:
7 (1) In the case of a State for which a waiver

 8 under such section was granted prior to the date of
9 enactment of this Act, such section 1332, as in ef10 fect on the day before the date of enactment of this
11 Act shall apply to the waiver and State plan.
12 (2) In the case of a State that submitted an ap13 plication for a waiver under such section prior to the
14 date of enactment of this Act, and which application
15 the Secretary of Health and Human Services has
16 not approved prior to such date, the State may elect
17 to have such section 1332, as in effect on the day
18 before the date of enactment of this Act, or such
19 section 1332, as amended by subsection (a), apply to
20 such application and State plan.
21 (3) In the case of a State that submits an ap22 plication for a waiver under such section on or after
23 the date of enactment of this Act, such section 1332,
24 as amended by subsection (a), shall apply to such
25 application and State plan.
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1 SEC. 207. FUNDING FOR COST-SHARING PAYMENTS.
2 There is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and
3 Human Services, out of any money in the Treasury not
4 otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary
5 for payments for cost-sharing reductions authorized by the
6 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (including ad7 justments to any prior obligations for such payments) for
8 the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act
9 and ending on December 31, 2019. Notwithstanding any
10 other provision of this Act, payments and other actions
11 for adjustments to any obligations incurred for plan years
12 2018 and 2019 may be made through December 31, 2020.
13 SEC. 208. REPEAL OF COST-SHARING SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
14 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1402 of the Patient Pro15 tection and Affordable Care Act is repealed.
16 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The repeal made by sub17 section (a) shall apply to cost-sharing reductions (and pay18 ments to issuers for such reductions) for plan years begin19 ning after December 31, 2019.
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Taxes on high incomes preserved as part of latest ACA replacement, as expected Back
By Aaron Lorenzo   07/13/2017 12:57 PM EDT
Taxes on top earners' investment income would remain under a new Affordable Care Act

 replacement bill released today by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
The draft legislation would also preserve a Medicare payroll tax on high-income taxpayers.
Keeping both taxes in place would provide revenue to offset costs associated with maintaining
some health insurance coverage through the legislation; congressional scorekeepers have
estimated repealing the two taxes would cost nearly $231 billion over a decade.
The 3.8 percent net investment income tax and 0.9 percent Medicare tax, adopted as part of
the ACA, hit individual taxpayers whose annual income exceeds $200,000 and joint filers who
earn more than $250,000 per year.
McConnell's latest bill would also keep a tax on some health insurance executives.
Other revenue-related provisions in the legislation include letting taxpayers use pre-income
tax money in their health savings accounts to pay for insurance premiums. That would
increase coverage, according to the same scorekeepers at the CBO and Joint Committee on
Taxation who made the revenue forecasts on the investment and payroll taxes.
It would also let those who sign up for catastrophic insurance use tax credits to help pay their
premiums.
The bill would repeal several taxes put in place under the ACA, including ones on prescription
drugs, medical devices and tanning salons. It would also repeal limits on flexible spending
account contributions.
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Revised Senate repeal bill keeps Obamacare taxes, adds funding for poor and opioid
epidemic Back
By Paul Demko   07/13/2017 12:09 PM EDT
Senate Republicans' latest health bill keeps some Obamacare taxes on the wealthy and directs
more than $100 billion in new spending to help low-income Americans buy coverage and
combat the opioid epidemic.
A revised Obamacare repeal plan also includes a proposal, designed to mollify conservatives,
that would allow insurers that sell plans meeting Obamacare's coverage requirements to also
sell skimpier, less expensive plans that don't comply with the law.
The new proposal seeks to thread the needle between conservatives and moderates after the
Senate's original repeal package sparked opposition from all corners of the GOP caucus.
Republicans hope to vote on the new bill next week.
It would keep Obamacare's net investment income tax and an additional Medicare Health
Insurance Tax, and it would no longer scrap a tax break for high-earning health insurance
executives.

 The latest draft, however, doesn't make any significant changes to the Medicaid overhaul
proposed in the original plan, which would cut nearly $800 billion from the entitlement by
rolling back Obamacare's expansion of the program and capping payments for each enrollee.
The latest plan does make some minor changes to the Medicaid program that could address the
concerns of some senators. For example, it would allow the cap on Medicaid payments to be
lifted in the event of a medical emergency, a provision sought by Sen. Marco Rubio of
Florida, which has been battling the Zika outbreak.
The Senate would direct an additional $70 billion to help states lower costs for low-income
insurance customers. That's in addition to $112 billion that was in the original bill.
It also adds $45 billion to address the opioid crisis, which could help win over moderates like
Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio and Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia.
Conservative advocacy groups at first reacted cautiously to the new plan.
"Over the past two weeks, conservatives have rightly fought to interject additional consumer
choice and competition into an otherwise deteriorating market," Heritage Action CEO Michael
Needham said in a statement. "It is encouraging to see some of those concepts being
considered by the Senate Republican Conference."
The legislation is slated to receive a CBO score on Monday. But the analysis is not expected to
cover the amendment being pushed by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) that would allow insurers to
sell plans that don't meet Obamacare's coverage requirements.
That provision could still be removed or changed before the legislation comes up for a vote.
Insurers have warned that it would be unworkable because sicker, more expensive customers
would be segregated in one risk pool and premiums would skyrocket.
"I think they're trying to find a way to make his approach workable in the context of the other,
broader insurance marketplace," said Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, a member of the GOP
leadership team, before entering a meeting to discuss the new draft.
Many prominent provisions in the original plan were retained. They include making tax credits
available to Americans earning up to 350 percent of the federal poverty level, as opposed to
400 percent under Obamacare. The plan would also allow insurers to charge older enrollees up
to five times as much as their younger customers — compared to a 3-to-1 ratio permissible
under current law. Those marketplaces changes would be implemented beginning in 2019.
The Senate bill would still appropriate funding for Obamacare's cost-sharing subsidies for
2018 and 2019, which insurers have said are crucial for stabilizing the individual market in the
near term.
The revised legislation would continue to defund Planned Parenthood for one year — a
position that will antagonize moderates such as Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa
Murkowski of Alaska.
The Senate bill would also do away with Obamacare's unpopular individual mandate. Instead
it would try to incentivize individuals to maintain continuous coverage by allowing insurers to
freeze out an individual for six months if they don't.

 In addition, most of Obamacare's taxes, including those that target health insurers and medical
device manufacturers, would be repealed. Implementation of the current law's "Cadillac tax"
on expensive plans would be delayed until 2026.
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Trump: I'll be 'very angry' if the GOP health care bill fails Back
By Negassi Tesfamichael   07/12/2017 03:45 PM EDT
President Donald Trump lamented that he'll be "very angry" if the Republican effort to repeal
Obamaca collapses.
"I will be very angry about it and a lot of people will be very upset," Trump said on the
possibility of the bill to repeal Obamacare failing, adding, "but I'm sitting waiting for that bill
to come to my desk. I hope they do it."
Trump's comments were excepts from an interview with televangelist Pat Robertson of CBN
News out Wednesday. The full interview is set to air on the 700 Club Thursday.
His comments to Robertson stand in contrast to his earlier statement in late June on the GOP's
bill, when he noted that "if we don't get it done, it's just going to be something that we're not
going to like, and that's okay."
Trump noted how often Republicans have touted repealing the landmark 2010 health care bill.
"They've been promising it for years. They've been promising it ever since Obamacare which
is failed," Trump said. "It's a failed experiment. It is totally gone. It's out of business and we
have to get this done."
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is trying to win support from several moderate
Republicans and key conservatives in the coming days. He announced Tuesday that the Senate
would stay in session through the first two weeks of August, shortening the summer recess
considerably.
"He's got to pull it off. Mitch has to pull it off," Trump said of the Kentucky Republican. "He's
working very hard. He's got to pull it off."
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Conservative groups endorse Cruz-Lee plan Back
By Adam Cancryn   07/12/2017 04:10 PM EDT

 Conservative groups are backing Sen. Ted Cruz's bid to let insurers sidestep Obamacare's
regulations, warning that its inclusion in the Senate GOP repeal bill is necessary to win their
support for the measure.
The organizations this afternoon called the proposal the only path to rolling back Obamacare
short of full repeal and slammed moderate Senate Republicans for wavering on their pledge to
dismantle the 2010 health law.
"I've heard from hundreds of people around the country who are wondering, what's wrong
with Republicans?" Tea Party Patriots President Jenny Beth Martin said on a call with
reporters. "We delivered. And they are not."
The endorsement of the proposal, which Cruz developed with Sen. Mike Lee, comes after
multiple insurance groups and even some Senate Republicans panned the idea. The plan would
effectively set up a two-tiered market, allowing insurers to sell some plans that don't meet
Obamacare's coverage requirements. That's prompted concerns that it would undermine
protections for people with pre-existing conditions and potentially destabilize the broader
insurance market.
But conservatives on the call — which also included FreedomWorks and Club for Growth —
called the proposal the only element of the GOP's health care bill that approaches true repeal.
They've also launched a website backing the Cruz-Lee plan.
"The last eight years, the whole movement has focused on the repeal of Obamacare," said
former Sen. Jim DeMint, who was recently ousted as president of The Heritage Foundation.
"Not fulfilling this promise is a huge issue for conservatives, for Republicans and for the
country itself."
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Bipartisan fixes won't come easily if GOP's repeal effort collapses Back
By Jennifer Haberkorn and Adam Cancryn   07/12/2017 07:59 PM EDT
Pivoting to a bipartisan fix of Obamacare won't be quick or easy if Senate Republicans' repeal
efforts fail.
A handful of Republicans are preparing potential repairs to the existing health care system as a
fallback option, talking up the prospect of a compromise that could win some Democratic
support to fix Obamacare and stabilize the market.
But many in the GOP privately say they might need a break between seven years of repeal
attempts and a sudden repair effort. And some Democrats are already calling for single-payer
health care — an automatic non-starter for Republicans. The sharp political divide underscores
just how hard it would be for the parties to come together amid the ashes of a failed repeal.
"I don't think Republicans can do that," Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said
of giving up repeal. "I think we have to live up to our intention that we're going to change it."

 Republican leaders, who fanned fears that the health system will collapse under Obamacare,
are still scrambling to get the 50 votes needed to pass a repeal bill as planned next week. But
some lawmakers are working on Plan B. The goal would be to shore up insurance markets,
which are struggling in some parts of the country under sky-high premiums or a lack of
insurers willing to offer coverage. But the parties disagree about how to do so: Democrats
would want to add funding, and Republicans would want to change or repeal pieces of
Obamacare.
The most prominent challenge is cost-sharing reduction subsidies, an $8 billion piece of the
health care law that President Donald Trump could stop at a moment's notice. Insurance
companies say that uncertainty has caused them to increase premiums.
Even Republicans say finding a solution won't be easy.
"It would have to be more than just bailing out insurance companies," said Sen. John Cornyn
(R-Texas).
The prospect of a failed repeal vote heading into the August recess threatens to further
fragment Senate Republicans already at odds over how to tackle health care. The conference
would have to decide whether to keep the repeal movement alive or admit defeat, a difficult
prospect given their seven-year-long campaign pledge and Trump's frequent calls for repeal.
Conservative Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) wants a renewed push for repealing Obamacare outright
— despite the fact that Senate Republicans as a group have already rejected that strategy.
"The president has indicated he's open to a clean repeal. So has the vice president," Paul said.
On the other end of the spectrum, Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) are
holding up their own plan — which would let states keep Obamacare if they want — as a fresh
bipartisan rallying point. But even their most likely Democratic collaborators have balked at
core parts of the proposal.
Some Republicans say the bill currently on the Senate floor is evidence the GOP has backed
off its full repeal effort — proof, they say, that they're already working on repairing the health
care law.
"That's what we've just been discussing for the last several weeks," said Sen. Pat Roberts (RKan.). The current Senate draft — "it's repair."
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) charitably likened a bipartisan bill being written by his friend
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to a "noose around my neck," hinting at fatigue over another
round of Obamacare talks.
The failure of a repeal bill would put Democrats at a philosophical crossroads, too. They could
craft a compromise that appeals to moderates, or rally the base with an all-out push for a
public option or single-payer system.
High-profile senators like Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) have made
single-payer a key plank of their political platforms, energizing liberal groups intent on
pushing the party further to the left. And if the GOP's repeal bid fails, it'll only intensify the
outside pressure on Democrats to seize the momentum and demand that any reforms include a

 public option at the very least.
That's not a battle that Democrats have either the votes or the political will to fight at this point
— there's still considerable skepticism even within the party about single-payer, and
Republicans are sure to refuse any attempt to give the government more control over health
care.
"In this environment, that's all it'll be," said Montana Sen. Jon Tester, a moderate Democrat, of
liberals' hopes for single-payer. "It's just talk."
"It's totally unrealistic to think, I think, that in a Republican administration with a Republican
House and Republican Senate, that this is the moment in time that single-payer would be
viable," said Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), another moderate. "It doesn't make much sense
to me."
But there's just as much concern about disillusioning voters by appearing soft on health care
and overly willing to compromise, especially if Republicans are emerging from a spectacular
legislative meltdown. Democrats in recent days have tried to find a middle ground, proposing
a series of small Obamacare fixes and emphasizing the need to shore up the markets ahead of
any broader health care overhaul.
"The Affordable Care Act's made a lot of progress. Now is the time to fix it," said Rep. Ami
Bera (D-Calif.), one of 10 House Democrats pushing a five-point plan to stabilize Obamacare.
And in the Senate, several lawmakers have met with moderate Republicans in a bid to find
common ground. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) this week introduced a bill to provide more
subsidies to middle-income people to help them buy health insurance.
But even those overtures come with the requirement that any bipartisan package needs to
improve Obamacare by pouring significantly more money into the system.
"We need to make sure that these subsidies that are currently funded by the federal
government in the exchanges, that reduce co-pays, reduce deductibles for poor people —
make sure that that funding continues," said Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), referring to the costsharing program.
He added that any big health care bill also needs to maintain or strengthen Obamacare's
individual mandate, an already unpopular provision that would likely be a non-starter for
many Republicans.
A repair bill would mark the first major changes to Obamacare since it was approved in 2010.
Most major legislation is followed up by fixes. But there have been very few changes to the
Affordable Care Act — and those that have been enacted were very narrow.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) said the difference now is that the repeal effort has driven
tremendous public attention to health care.
"This repeal bill was supposed to sweep through the House and Senate in January, and it's
mid-July now," she said. "I don't think the American public is going to fall asleep after this."
If the GOP bill fails next week, Republicans would have three weeks of August to go home,

 regroup and potentially tone down the partisan rhetoric — something that normally doesn't
happen during recess.
Heated rhetoric, said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), "doesn't cool during the month of August. It
gets hotter."
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Senate moderates sidelined in new Obamacare repeal bill Back
By Burgess Everett and Rachana Pradhan   07/12/2017 06:52 PM EDT
In a closed-door meeting of Senate Republican chairmen Wednesday, Lisa Murkowski ripped
GOP leaders' attempt to scale back Medicaid spending in their Obamacare repeal bill.
The two matters were unrelated, she argued, because the Affordable Care Act did not change
Medicaid spending levels across the entire program. The independent-minded Alaska senator
was backed up by Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota, a Republican generally aligned with
leadership, according to senators and people familiar with the conversations.
"The ACA allowed for Medicaid expansion. The ACA didn't address traditional Medicaid. ...
Why do we not focus on the urgency of the concerns with the ACA?" she said in an interview
afterward. "Let's deal with the urgency of the issue. Let's set Medicaid off to the side."
GOP leaders are set to unveil a new version of their health bill Thursday, but no major
changes have been made to satisfy senators concerned about winding down Obamacare's
Medicaid expansion and aggressive Medicaid cuts over the next decade. So even as Senate
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell struggles to keep restive conservatives like Ted Cruz and
Mike Lee on board, lingering concerns from moderates like Murkowski could signal the bill's
demise.
McConnell needs 50 votes simply to open debate on the bill next week, and he is well short of
that number, GOP senators said.
"Not right now. But we don't need them right now," said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the
party's chief vote counter. "We're going to need them next week."
Republicans are planning to pump billions more into the health care system to reduce
premiums for low-income people, fight opioid addiction and give states money to make health
care innovations. But Cornyn said Medicaid is still "one of the biggest challenges" leaders
face.
About a dozen Republican senators have been meeting regularly to air their concerns about
changes to the Medicaid program. And since Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is almost certainly a
"no" vote, just two of them could stop the whole measure in its tracks next week on a key
procedural vote to take up the bill.
"No breakthroughs. There's been a lot of discussions. ... We remain in the same camp," said

 Sen. Dean Heller, one of the stiffest GOP opponents, who is up for reelection in increasingly
blue Nevada. "Fundamentally, they haven't changed the bill."
McConnell has told senators they will have a chance to amend the bill on the floor and test the
popularity of their push to make Medicaid benefits more generous. But Republicans, both
conservative and moderate, have instead pressed for all their preferences to be included in the
GOP's base bill, which many suspect will be introduced at the end of the amendment process
and overwrite all the changes to the bill.
And a number of Republicans simply don't believe the Obamacare repeal effort should include
major entitlement reform on a partisan basis, which could lead to Republican political
ownership of curtailed benefits in the coming years and potentially sweeping electoral losses.
The Senate bill seeks to trim federal Medicaid spending by $772 billion over 10 years, and the
nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates it would result in 15 million fewer people
being enrolled in Medicaid in a decade.
"Why not take out the issue of the [Medicaid spending] inflation rate and have a series of
amendments? ... Just don't deal with it in the base bill," said Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). "A
number of us are making the point — I'm not the only one — that Obamacare, except for the
expansion, did not change base Medicaid."
Murkowski said she has made a similar point directly to President Donald Trump, who ran
promising to protect Medicaid and trumpeted his stance as being different from those of other
Republican presidential candidates.
McConnell has also previously argued that in a divided government, bipartisan work is the
best way to tackle entitlement reform. Some senators privately say they are uncomfortable
changing Medicaid spending without any buy-in from Democrats, who have attacked the GOP
relentlessly for writing a bill that would cut taxes for the wealthy and benefits for the poor.
The Senate bill would end Medicaid as an open-ended entitlement in 2020 by capping how
much federal funding government gives to states, and unwinds Obamacare's Medicaid
expansion funding starting in 2021. One of the biggest sticking points is the decision to allow
federal Medicaid payments to only grow in line with inflation starting in 2025, a proposal
insisted upon by Senate conservatives to rein in spending.
To some extent, the Senate bill is even more conservative than the House's bill when it comes
to Medicaid, because the House plan calls for Medicaid growth that at least matches medical
inflation, which rises faster.
But removing the overhaul of Medicaid or letting federal payments grow at a more generous
rate may not solve the GOP's math problem. Fiscal conservatives have bought into the bill as
an opportunity to restructure Medicaid, and yanking those provisions could cost considerable
support on the right. Republicans expect that the conservative-tilting Medicaid language has
not changed during the flurry of rewrites over the past two weeks.
"I don't know that we'll see any changes in this particular proposal," Sen. Mike Rounds of
South Dakota said Wednesday. "I do think that that's an item which is still a negotiable item in
the future. There are some states out there that get impacted differently than others. And so
when we look at it, you want to be fair."

 Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, has clashed repeatedly with advocates of more generous
Medicaid spending, such as Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio. Toomey said people who disagree
with him on which inflation rate to use are "just waiting for the crisis to occur" in the
government's finances.
"If we're not willing to slightly slow down the rate of growth at a distant point in the future of
the program that is actually driving this deficit the most, if we're not willing to do even that
you just need to admit you want to have the crisis," Toomey said Wednesday.
Asked Wednesday whether his opposition to the bill over Medicaid cuts has changed, Portman
bluntly answered: "No."
Jennifer Haberkorn contributed to this report.
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Graham introduces repeal back-up plan Back
By Burgess Everett   07/13/2017 11:20 AM EDT
A new health care proposal from GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham that would direct much of
Obamacare's federal funding directly to the states could offer a starting point for Congress if
the Senate GOP effort fails next week, according to a summary of the bill obtained by
POLITICO.
The bill from Graham is intended to appeal to Republicans as a replacement plan for
Obamacare, while he hopes to sell the effort to Democrats as a repair plan. It would keep all of
Obamacare's taxes except for the Medical device tax but block grants about $110 billion in
federal health care funding to the states. It is not intended to compete with Senate Majority
Leader Mitch McConnell's plan, a Republican aide said, but likely will be offered as an
amendment to the bill next week to test its support.
"Instead of having a one-size-fits-all solution from Washington, we should return dollars back
to the states to address each individual state's health care needs. Just like no two patients are
the same, no two states' health care needs are the same. A solution that works in California
may not work in Virginia," Graham said of the bill. "These funds are already being spent on
Obamacare, but instead of having Washington decide, we'll empower each individual state to
choose the path that works best for them."
Graham has been working with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on the proposal. Cassidy and Sen.
Susan Collins (R-Maine) introduced a bill earlier this year that would allow states to keep
Obamacare if it's working for them or reform the law if they oppose it, and Graham's bill takes
a similar approach in some areas.
The bill would end Obamacare's individual and employer mandates for insurance but retain its
protections for people with pre-existing conditions. The billions in federal funds that would be
redistributed to the states would be restricted to health care use.

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Once laying out ambitious goals, AIDS activists are now trying to prevent slide
backwards Back
By Renuka Rayasam   07/12/2017 05:55 PM EDT
ATLANTA — AIDS activists who until recently had been crafting plans to end the epidemic
in the United States are now fighting to keep the virus on the radar of federal policy makers.
Advocates fear that HIV/AIDS policies under President Donald Trump — combined with
decisions about the future of Obamacare coverage — would devastate those living with the
virus or at risk of infection, who are disproportionately in poor, minority communities in the
South.
Trump in a statement on National HIV Testing Day last month pledged continued support for
HIV and AIDS testing and treatment. But nearly six months after taking office, he has not yet
named a director for the Office of National AIDS Policy or laid out his views on programs like
needle exchange.
In June, six members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS resigned. In a
Newsweek op-ed, they called out Trump's lack of "understanding and concern."
Trump proposed deep budget cuts to HIV/AIDS programs at the CDC and other federal
agencies. Among the cuts he wanted: more than $180 million in the CDC's HIV/AIDS and
sexually transmitted infection prevention budget, $550 million from NIH AIDS research, and
$58.8 million from Ryan White, a federal program that provides medical care and support
services for the uninsured living with HIV and AIDS.
The House Appropriations Committee released its Labor, Health and Human Services budget
for fiscal 2018 on Wednesday, rejecting Trump's proposed cuts. The House panel hasn't
proposed any new funds but it did maintain 2017 funding levels for the CDC's HIV/AIDS and
sexually transmitted infection prevention budget as well as Ryan White. NIH got a budget
boost — though the director will have a big say in directing money to specific research areas.
The Senate is still working on its appropriations bill.
Congress' efforts to repeal Obamacare and roll back Medicaid could endanger coverage for
some people living with the virus. If people with HIV infection lose their Medicaid coverage,
it would further stretch the Ryan White program.
States that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act cut uninsured rates of people
living with HIV by half from 14 percent in 2012 to 7 percent in 2014, according to the Kaiser
Family Foundation. As of 2014, Medicaid covered more than 40 percent of people living with
HIV and last year accounted for 30 percent of federal spending on HIV, according to Kaiser.
The Trump administration's actions contrast with his predecessors. The Obama administration
appointed an AIDS office director within a month, and announced its national HIV/AIDS

 strategy in a year and a half.
"It's been six months and we don't have a lot of leadership," said Carl Schmid, deputy
executive director of The AIDS Institute. "We are concerned about the future." Schmid and
other activists interviewed though were cautiously optimistic about Trump's appointment last
week of Georgia state health commissioner Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald to head the CDC.
The CDC estimates that 1.1 million people in the country have HIV. The overall number of
newly infected people declined by 18 percent between 2008 and 2014. But HIV diagnosis in
gay and bisexual African-American men between the ages of 13 to 24 increased a disturbing
87 percent between 2005 and 2014.
Any additional cuts that are enacted for 2018 would come on the heels of congressional cuts of
about $9 million in HIV/AIDS efforts — roughly $5 million from the CDC's sexually
transmitted infection prevention budget and $4 million from the Ryan White program.
With Fitzgerald just moving into her position as director, CDC officials last week would not
comment on the budget outlook. But activists and HIV/AIDS policy leaders are alarmed, both
by the national challenges and those here in the South.
The White House proposed cuts would be devastating to states that draw on federal funding to
support prevention and treatment, said Murray Penner, executive director at the National
Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors. More than three out of four state and local
health departments would have to scale back HIV testing, which is crucial to preventing the
disease's spread, and getting people into treatment early, before the disease progresses and
they start showing symptoms, he said.
A White House spokesperson countered that the administration is working "diligently" on
health-related policies such as HIV and AIDS and as evidence pointed to the appointment of
Katy Talento to the White House Domestic Policy Council. From late 1998 through 2000 she
worked at Washington's Whitman-Walker Clinic, a pioneering HIV health center. But more
recently she's been identified with her anti-contraception stance.
Oliver Clyde Allen III, executive director of The Vision Community Foundation in Atlanta
and a member of the presidential advisory council who has chosen not to resign, said he's seen
no movement so far on concrete policies that lower infection rates and provide treatment to
HIV infected patients. He's still hopeful, but acknowledged, "I have not seen, as of yet,
compassion or major attention to HIV or communities that are impacted by it."
"Press releases are just press releases," he added. "They aren't tangible things."
Michelle Ogle, one of six council members who did quit, is skeptical.
"We don't have a seat at the table," said Ogle, director of infectious diseases at the WarrenVance Community Health Center in North Carolina. "You can't advise people that don't want
advice."
She said that the administration didn't seek the council's input on the proposed budget or about
how Affordable Care Act replacement legislation would affect people living with HIV/AIDS.
The epicenter of the disease has shifted to gay and black communities in rural areas in the
South, which accounted for more than half of all new HIV diagnosis in the country in 2015,

 according to the CDC.
Cathalene Teahan, president of the Georgia AIDS Coalition, said a lot of the administration
appointees have had experience with HIV in the South and they understand the challenges.
She's worked with both HHS Secretary Tom Price, a former member of Georgia's
congressional delegation, and new CDC director Fitzgerald.
"They understand that, they get it," said Teahan, who also worked with Price's wife, Betty, a
member of the Georgia House, on promoting a needle exchange measure, which ultimately
died, in the state legislature.
But Ogle points out that these same southern states are the ones that haven't kept ahead of the
epidemic. Most of the southern states did not expand Medicaid, and the CDC says that people
living with HIV are three times more likely to die in some Southern states, which lag in testing
and treatment, than in regions like the Midwest.
Last month, for example, Mississippi's state health department announced it would start
charging patients a $25 fee for HIV and STD tests, even as Jackson, the state's capital,
struggles with some of the highest HIV diagnosis rates in the country, according to The
Clarion-Ledger.
"The South is a bellwether for what will happen in other parts of the country, where there are
large rural communities," Ogle said. "It's starting to bubble now, but this volcano will erupt if
this budget goes through."
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Ryan, Lee meet to discuss war authorization Back
By Austin Wright   07/12/2017 04:19 PM EDT
House Speaker Paul Ryan met today with Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) to discuss a path forward on
a new war authorization to update the 16-year-old resolution that sets the parameters for the
U.S. war on terrorism, according to Lee spokesman Christopher Huntley.
Ryan and Lee had a "robust discussion" on the House floor, Huntley said, about an
amendment put forward by Lee last month that would repeal the 2001 authorization for use of
military force. Her amendment was adopted with widespread support from Democrats and
Republicans on the Appropriations Committee, a stunning rebuke to House GOP leaders.
Ryan called the amendment a "mistake" in an interview last month with RealClearPolitics,
fueling speculation he might move to strip it from this year's defense appropriations bill.
Ryan spokeswoman AshLee Strong declined to comment on today's meeting but noted Ryan's
objections to the Lee amendment.
"There is a way to have this debate, but this, which endangers our national security, is not it,"
Strong said.

 On Tuesday, Lee said in an interview that stripping her amendment from the spending bill
would be a "slap in the face" to the "democratic process."
"People are beginning to really recognize, Democrats and Republicans, that the 2001
resolution was a blank check," Lee said. "We've got to reassert Congress's role and do our job.
We've been missing in action."
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Ryan tries to control growing movement to re-open war debate Back
By Austin Wright   07/12/2017 04:11 PM EDT
House Speaker Paul Ryan met with anti-war Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee on Wednesday as
he sought to take control of growing bipartisan demands for a new debate on the 16-year-old
military fight against terrorism.
Ryan and Lee had a "robust discussion" on the House floor about an amendment she pushed
through the House Appropriations Committee last month that would repeal Congress' 2001
authorization for force against groups like Al Qaeda, Lee spokesman Christopher Huntley
said.
That vote was a surprising victory for Lee and was seen as a rebuke of the House Republican
leadership, which has stymied past rank-and-file efforts seeking a new vote on the war
authorization.
After her meeting with Ryan, Lee said she believes House GOP leaders plan to strip her
amendment from this year's defense appropriations bill and instead move forward with a
measure being crafted by Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.). The Cole provision would ask the
Defense Department to spell out what it would want in a new war authorization.
"They should not remove this from the bill," Lee said in an interview. "This was put in as part
of the democratic process."
Cole acknowledged he was working on an amendment intended to go into the appropriations
bill in lieu of Lee's amendment. He said his measure, which is being proposed as an
amendment to a defense policy bill now being considered on the House floor, was designed to
"nudge" Congress toward passing a new war authorization. "We should be working with the
administration to craft an AUMF that they think helps them get the job done," he explained.
Ryan has insisted that the issue must be taken up in stand-alone piece of legislation —
including a full debate in the proper committee of jurisdiction — and not as an amendment
rammed into a spending bill. The Wisconsin Republican called Lee's amendment a "mistake"
in an interview last month with Real Clear Politics, fueling speculation that he might move to
strip it from this year's defense appropriations bill.

 "There is a way to have this debate, but this, which endangers our national security, is not it,"
Ryan spokeswoman AshLee Strong told POLITICO on Wednesday.
But Ryan is facing new pressure to commit to some process for updating the legal basis for the
war in Afghanistan and U.S. military operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria —
a group that didn't exist in 2001. If he doesn't, he could face a revolt not only from Democrats
who want to rein in President Donald Trump but from leading members of his own party.
"People are beginning to really recognize, Democrats and Republicans, that the 2001
resolution was a blank check," Lee said in an interview Tuesday. "We've got to reassert
Congress' role and do our job. We've been missing in action."
The California congresswoman also met Wednesday with Cole, a senior member of the House
Appropriations Committee who is closely aligned with GOP leadership.
Cole said Tuesday that he and Lee were trying to "find a more acceptable way to move
forward." He said he supports passing a new force authorization but thinks there are better
ways to do it than attaching one to a larger spending bill.
"They ought to be convening hearings on this in the appropriate committees and having a
debate," he said.
The problem, for those demanding that Congress take action, is that no such hearings or
discussion have occurred.
Lee, who was the only member of Congress to vote against the 2001 force authorization, said
House leaders have failed to take action to pass a new war resolution, despite years of
bipartisan calls to do so.
Her amendment is designed to force Congress to debate the issue, repealing the 2001
resolution 240 days after enactment. Lee has been putting forward similar measures for years
now — making it all the more surprising when Republicans on the appropriations panel
backed her amendment last month.
Congress in 2015 tried and failed to pass a resolution setting parameters for the war against the
Islamic State, with the White House and lawmakers putting forward a half-dozen proposals.
Some would have covered a three-year time frame, confined operations to Iraq and Syria and
limited the use of U.S. ground combat troops.
The effort collapsed in a partisan dispute, with Democrats pushing for tighter restrictions and
Republicans saying they didn't want to curb the president's ability to fight terrorists.
The Trump administration believes that current law gives it the authority to carry out U.S.
operations against the Islamic State and is not seeking a new war authorization, according to a
National Security Council spokesperson who spoke on the condition of not being named.
"The United States has the legal authority to prosecute the campaign against Al Qaeda and
associated forces, including against ISIS, and is not currently seeking any new or additional
congressional authorization for the use of force," the spokesperson said.
Without a new military authorization, the ongoing U.S. war on terrorism will continue to be

 bound by the measure approved more than 15 years ago after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11,
2001.
That existing resolution authorizes force against those who aided or took part in the 2001
attacks — and has generally been interpreted as targeting "Al Qaeda and associated forces." It
has no time frame or geographic limitation.
As a result, the Bush, Obama and now Trump administrations have invoked it as justification
to go after suspected terrorists all over the world, from the Philippines to the Horn of Africa,
and even on the "high seas," according to the Congressional Research Service.
"We're operating off an obsolete AUMF," said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), another longtime proponent of repealing the 2001 resolution. "I know these guys are trying to protect their
members from casting a tough vote, but none of us have our lives on the line in Afghanistan
right now. We owe it to the men and women who are serving there to at least debate whether
what we're doing there makes sense."
John Bresnahan contributed to this report.
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Air Force secretary says more resources, not Space Corps, can solve challenges Back
By Jacqueline Klimas   07/12/2017 07:11 PM EDT
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says that what the Air Force needs to operate better in
space is more resources and more acquisition flexibility, not a new organizational chart in the
Space Corps.
To reach that end, she's defended an Air Force budget to Congress that includes a 20 percent
increase in spending on space, a significantly larger increase than other sectors of the budget.
"Why is changing the org chart the answer to the problem?" Wilson told POLITICO. "The
root cause of this problem is the adversary is modernizing faster than we are, and a lack of
resources for space — not because they weren't asked for, but because of sequester — and
we've had something like 30 [continuing resolutions] in the last 10 years."
But Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) said business as usual is clearly no longer cutting it as
adversaries like Russia and China expand their space programs.
"The Air Force has had a couple of decades to fix this problem that we have in space, and they
haven't," Rogers told POLITICO. "To continue to let the Air Force and DoD do what they've
been doing is not an option."
The House's version of the National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 2810 (115), which is on
the House floor this week, would require Wilson to create a Space Corps within the Air Force
by Jan. 1, 2019. It would be led by a four-star chief of staff with a seat at the Joint Chiefs'
table.

 Rogers, who chairs the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, said a Space
Corps is the right solution to help the Air Force be more agile and focused on space because it
would both create a group of people for whom space dominance — not air dominance — is
the No. 1 priority, and protect the space budget from funding other Air Force priorities, like
fighters or bombers.
"The Air Force has been using the space budget for their money pot," Rogers said. "That's the
main reason they're fighting this."
Wilson, however, said she is pushing back against the proposal because it would create
division and "fiefdoms" at a time when services are trying to be more joint, and distract the
Air Force with bureaucratic reshuffling at a time when warfighting demands airmen's focus.
"I don't know how that would be possible, to implement it without increase in cost and the
bureaucracy associated," she said.
Rogers rejects criticism that the proposal would create more bureaucracy or cost more, saying
that it would essentially just fence off the current space workforce and the existing hierarchy
that supports it.
While Rogers said that creating the Space Corps would create a group of people whose top
priority is space, Wilson said that by dividing that group from the rest of the Air Force, it
would also diminish the warfighting culture among that space workforce that is being
cultivated now that it is facing a contested environment.
"Space was always benign. ... Now it's changing to a warfighting ethos," Wilson said. "It is a
different ethos, and it's helped by being engaged with officers who are in combat every day."
"I think you may freeze in place a culture of benign operations. I'm not sure that's helpful," she
added.
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) has introduced an amendment to the NDAA to strip out the
requirement to create a Space Corps and instead increase the study of the proposal, something
that was praised on Wednesday in letters from both Wilson and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
The House Rules Committee has not yet decided whether the amendment will be in order.
Wilson said Air Force officials are engaging with members, many of whom she said were
surprised the plan made it into the final bill and "have some concerns about it."
But Rogers said Turner was the lone dissenting voice when the proposal was debated in the
Strategic Forces Subcommittee and that she felt confident he would have broad bipartisan
support in the full House if it comes for a vote.
Asked if she might see a place for a Space Corps within the Air Force sometime in the future,
Wilson stressed that now is not the time, but left the door open.
"When we're routinely going to Mars, that starts to change the game a little," she said.
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Air Force acquisition official 'excited' by congressional space focus Back
By Jacqueline Klimas   07/13/2017 12:45 PM EDT
The Air Force's top acquisition official for space said today he's "excited" by the congressional
focus on space, regardless of the proposed Space Corps organizational shakeup that top
Pentagon leaders have slammed.
Brig. Gen. Mark Baird said the debate surrounding the Space Corps proposal on Capitol Hill is
"a good sign because people are now focusing on this problem that we have."
"The organizational what boxes are where and all that — that's going to be decided and
debated way above my pay grade, but I'm excited to see we have so much focus on it," he said
at the Defense One Tech Summit.
"I'll salute and drive on whatever they tell us to do, but the focus is what's exciting to me," he
added.
Other members of the panel from industry and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
declined to comment on the proposal.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson have both publicly
criticized the proposal to stand up a Space Corps within the Air Force. Rep. Mike Turner (ROhio) introduced an amendment to the House fiscal 2018 National Defense Authorization Act
to strip it out, but the House Rules Committee decided it was not in order.
That means the creation of a Space Corps remains in the bill being considered now on the
House floor. It's unclear, though, if the Space Corps will survive reconciliation with the
developing Senate legislation.
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Heritage Action backs BRAC amendment Back
By Connor O'Brien   07/12/2017 05:46 PM EDT
The conservative advocacy group Heritage Action for America is urging House members to
allow a new round of military base closures and realignments.
The group issued a key vote in support of an amendment to the fiscal 2018 National Defense
Authorization Act H.R. 2810 (115) from Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) that would strip out
a provision prohibiting a new BRAC round.
Permitting a BRAC "should not be controversial," Heritage Action argued.
"By prohibiting a new round of BRAC, members of Congress are undermining Pentagon

 priorities in order to protect unnecessary military infrastructure in their district or state," the
group said.
A statement of administration policy released by the White House today also noted the Trump
administration's objections to barring BRAC, which the Pentagon has requested for 2021.
McClintock's amendment is likely to see debate tonight on the House floor.
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House scuttles BRAC, Gitmo amendments to NDAA Back
By Connor O'Brien   07/13/2017 03:34 PM EDT
The House today disposed of a slew of amendments to the fiscal 2018 National Defense
Authorization Act H.R. 2810 (115), including rejecting proposals to overturn prohibitions on
new military base realignments and closures and transferring detainees to the U.S. from the
military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The House rejected, 175 to 248, a proposal from Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) that would
have struck a provision that bars the Pentagon from implementing a new round of BRAC. The
Pentagon had requested authority to conduct such a new round in 2021.
Lawmakers also rejected, 167 to 257, an amendment from Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) that
would have removed an NDAA provision barring the transfer of Guantanamo detainees to the
U.S.
The House also rejected, 198 to 225, an amendment from Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas) to
prohibit the Pentagon from entering into new biofuels contracts while the Budget Control Act
remains law.
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Democratic NDAA budget proposals quashed in the House Back
By Connor O'Brien   07/13/2017 03:14 PM EDT
The House defeated two Democratic budget amendments to the fiscal 2018 National Defense
Authorization Act H.R. 2810 (115) to cut defense spending and promote domestic budget
increases.
Lawmakers rejected, 75 to35, an amendment from Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) that would have
mandated a 1 percent reduction in defense spending, except for personnel and health accounts.

 Polis called the proposed cut, which would have amounted to a $6 billion to $7 billion
reduction, "extremely reasonable" that could be taken out of "many overfunded accounts." But
Republicans fired back that the cuts were arbitrary and ignored efforts in the NDAA to fill
unfunded needs.
The House also rejected, 179 to 245, an amendment from Reps. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) and
Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) calling for increases in the defense budget to be matched with
equal increases in domestic discretionary spending.
Republicans slammed the measure for proposing to "condition" military funding on extra
money for domestic agencies.
"That holds the military hostage to a domestic political agenda," argued House Armed
Services Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas). "And I think that is fundamentally wrong at
every level."
But the committee's ranking Democrat, Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, fired back,
noting President Donald Trump's budget proposes boosting defense spending with massive
cuts to non-defense spending.
"It is beyond insulting to say if you support any sort of domestic spending you don't care about
the troops," Smith said.
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FEC allows lawmakers to spend campaign funds on home security Back
By Maggie Severns   07/13/2017 12:34 PM EDT
The FEC unanimously adopted a plan today allowing members of Congress to use their
campaign funds to install or upgrade home security systems.
The FEC took up the issue after the House sergeant-at-arms sent a request to the commission
last month, explaining that lawmakers are increasingly facing threats to their safety and asking
if campaign funds could be used to help upgrade their homes. While the FEC had occasionally
allowed lawmakers to spend campaign funds on home security on a case-by-case basis, there
was no guidance allowing lawmakers to do so without bringing the issue to the FEC first.
Commissioners, especially Democratic Commissioner Ellen Weintraub, expressed concern
during the meeting that granting the request would inadvertently give lawmakers leeway to
install security systems in order to increase their home values. Eventually, commissioners
reached a compromise deal designed to allow lawmakers to upgrade their security systems
with language designed to prevent abuse of the new system.
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Wyden: Repatriation funding for infrastructure idea 'has a pulse again' Back
By Tanya Snyder   07/13/2017 10:43 AM EDT
Sen. Ron Wyden said this morning that he thinks the pendulum is swinging back in favor of
the idea of paying for infrastructure with the revenues from the repatriation of overseas
corporate profits.
"I think the idea has a pulse again," he told a gathering of the American Road and
Transportation Builders Association in Washington. "I think it's something that [the Trump
administration is] willing to ruminate over. And part of it is, I think they know you have
obligation to come up with smart policies to get that $2.3 trillion back — one — and two, it's
pretty hard to find other sources of money for the important work that needs to be done."
Wyden said that there seems to be consensus among senior Republicans that a tax overhaul
package should include a repatriation component, and when he asks about using a portion of it
for infrastructure, "they don't say, 'no way, no how.'"
The fact that there "are not a lot of other places to go" for infrastructure funding and the fact
that Sens. Chuck Schumer and Rob Portman had made a lot of headway on a bipartisan plan
along those lines both contribute to the resurgence of the idea.
"My own judgment: I think there is more Republican interest in repatriation, A. And B, some
of that money being used for infrastructure than people may know," Wyden said.
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Simpson: DOE not expecting new loans for 4-5 years Back
By Anthony Adragna and Darius Dixon   07/12/2017 05:44 PM EDT
The Energy Department doesn't plan to issue any new commitments from its controversial
loan program during the course of President Donald Trump's first term, Rep. Mike Simpson
said today.
"There is nothing on the horizon for a loan guarantee for the next several years — at least four
or five," the House energy spending chief said in the Capitol, relaying information he said
came from DOE.
The Idaho Republican said that cutting funds and authorities for the loan program helped
avoid cuts elsewhere in the energy and water appropriations bill.
"It's a choice. The loan guarantee program I support, but there's just no money for it right
now," Simpson said. "Does that mean there won't be in the future? We'll see."
Trump's fiscal 2018 budget proposes to eliminate DOE's energy loan guarantee program. The

 House spending bill would bar DOE from issuing new loan guarantee commitments after Sept.
30, and cuts the office's net appropriation compared to the current fiscal year. But the House
bill would allow the agency to spend up to $2 million — using fees it collects from loan
recipients — to cover its administrative expenses.
WHAT'S NEXT: The energy and water appropriations bill is headed to the House floor but
the timing of a vote is unclear.
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Manchin raises more than $1.4m in second quarter Back
By Elana Schor   07/13/2017 05:25 AM EDT
Sen. Joe Manchin raised more than $1.4 million for his reelection in the second quarter of this
year, according to data shared in advance with POLITICO, and has almost $3.5 million on
hand as two of his GOP challengers face a brutal primary battle.
Manchin's second-quarter fundraising more than doubles the $552,000 he took in during the
first three months of the year, giving a major boost to the West Virginia Democrat — who also
faces his own primary challenge from a liberal activist backed by a group of former Bernie
Sanders aides.
"West Virginians are tired of partisan negativity getting in the way of good government,"
Manchin said in a statement. "I'm running on a record of consensus-building on behalf of the
people of the Mountain State — hard-working West Virginians who deserve elected leaders
who always put their interests ahead of politics."
Manchin already faces two GOP opponents, Rep. Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) and West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who jumped into the race this week after taking repeated
shots at Jenkins. The likely bitter Republican primary fight could further lift Democratic hopes
of holding onto Manchin's seat in a state that President Donald Trump carried by 42
percentage points last year.
Jenkins raised $367,726 in the first quarter of this year and had $1.035 million on hand,
according to his campaign finance disclosures. He has yet to release fundraising totals for the
second quarter. Manchin's Democratic primary challenger, Paula Swearengin, has yet to post
any fundraising disclosures with the Federal Election Commission.
Manchin did not raise money online during the second quarter, according to his campaign.
His new fundraising totals follow a series of robust second-quarter reports from other Senate
Democrats running for re-election next year in Trump states, including $3.1 million for Claire
McCaskill of Missouri and $2.6 million for Sherrod Brown of Ohio.
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Yellen: 'Quite challenging' for U.S. to reach 3 percent growth in five years Back
By Victoria Guida   07/13/2017 12:32 PM EDT
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said today it would be "quite challenging" for the U.S.
economy to reach 3 percent growth in the next five years, which Trump administration
officials have said is their goal.
During testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Yellen cited "miserable"
productivity growth of 0.5 percent for the past five years. She said U.S. productivity would
have to increase by at least 2 percent annually to accelerate economic growth. And she said
the workforce is not expanding, another factor working against greater productivity.
But she welcomed any efforts by Congress to achieve faster economic growth.
Yellen also said there are "distortions" in the corporate tax code that are hurting productivity.
"Tax reform could have a favorable effect on productivity," she said.
She said it "depends on the details" of what Congress ultimately does but added that "there is
scope there to have a favorable impact on long-term economic growth."
WHAT'S NEXT: The Trump administration and congressional Republicans say they intend
to reach a unified tax reform plan in the fall.
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Chao: Administration wants to explore long-term HTF fixes Back
By Brianna Gurciullo   07/13/2017 03:24 PM EDT
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said today that the Trump administration wants to
explore long-term fixes to the Highway Trust Fund, including possibly through a vehicle miles
traveled fee.
"We actually have begun to look at perhaps using different kinds of measurements for funding
highways, and one of which is the mileage, using mileage travel as a parameter as well," Chao
said at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing. She was responding to questions from
transportation subcommittee Chairwoman Susan Collins (R-Maine). Chao specifically
mentioned several state-level VMT pilot projects that are ongoing.
Chao added that the administration is working on plans to pay for its $1 trillion infrastructure
program.
"We are looking at ways with which to fund the infrastructure proposal, which is why it has
taken us quite a while to come up with the proposal and the details," she said.

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Budget & Appropriations Brief: Anticipating Senate trouble, fiscal hawks demand more savings — House
Republicans eye reconciliation for Dodd-Frank dismantling — Defense spending markup moved up
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 4:50:27 PM

By Sarah Ferris and Jennifer Scholtes   06/28/2017 04:47 PM EDT
WHY MEADOWS IS TALKING BUDGET CAPS: In an unlikely twist, an obscure budget
rule has compelled one of the most conservative of congressmen to beg for a budget deal with
Senate Democrats.
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows says he got word this month of a Senate
rule that would effectively kill the current House budget resolution on the floor of the upper
chamber. Wonks can dig that up in section 312(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
Because the House's proposed defense spending would violate the current budget caps, Senate
Republicans would be forced to either write a budget adhering to the caps or strike a deal with
Democrats to allow for more spending across the board. And so, trying to keep the long game
in mind, Meadows says he has asked House Speaker Paul Ryan to start negotiating with
minority party leaders in the upper chamber.
The strategy: Seeing the writing on the wall, the Freedom Caucus has come to terms with the
fact that Senate Republicans will probably need to deal with Democrats — likely leading to
more domestic spending — to pass a joint budget agreement and therefore unlock filibusterproof tax reform. Meadows' suggestion to Ryan: Try for a swifter deal with the Senate, as well
as more mandatory cuts. "We're looking at higher offsets because we believe the non-defense
discretionary is going to be higher than $511 [billion]," Meadows told reporters today. "That's
what makes the negotiations on our side even harder — we're trying to anticipate what we
believe may happen on the Senate side."
Sidestepping: House GOP leaders, however, argue there's a way around that Senate rule, and
it all comes down to three letters — OCO. The strategy was most recently tested in 2015,
when Senate Republicans passed a budget that proposed to raise defense spending above the
caps by shifting all extra money into war spending (aka overseas contingency operations),
rather than counting it in the base budget. "This OCO approach is fully compliant with the
BCA," a Senate Budget Committee official explained at the time. Procedurally, GOP aides say
it could work again this year. But whether it can work politically is another story.
GOOD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON! Reach out: jscholtes@politico.com (@jascholtes)
and sferris@politico.com (@sarahnferris).
Doc of the day — In a letter to appropriators, Grantmakers in the Arts makes the case for
steady or increased funding for agencies like the National Endowment for the Arts. More from
Morning Education.
#DailyBudgetFact — A new survey shows general fund revenues for fiscal 2017 are coming
in below forecasts in 33 states, Governing reports.
BUDGET
OUR FIRST CLUE! Now here's a committee that's plenty excited for reconciliation

 instructions. House Financial Services is planning to reverse two big parts of Dodd-Frank to
fulfill its cost-cutting requirement under this year's budget reconciliation package. Rep. Patrick
McHenry, the panel's vice chairman, said Tuesday night that he wants to target the federal
government's authority to wind down failing financial institutions and seek to bring the
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding under congressional control, Colin Wilhelm
reports. Those two provisions were the biggest cost-savers in the Financial CHOICE Act that
passed the House earlier this month. The entire bill was expected to save $33.6 billion over 10
years, according to CBO.
SASSING BACK AT HERITAGE: The House Agriculture Committee hit back this
afternoon against criticism from Heritage Action, saying it is "absurd" for the group to suggest
Chairman Mike Conaway is impeding the House's budget agreement by refusing agriculture
spending cuts, Helena Bottemiller Evich and Catherine Boudreau report . In a written
statement, the panel said Conaway's farm bill advocacy "may not fit with Heritage Action's
long-running campaign against America's farmers and ranchers, but it certainly isn't the reason
we still don't have a budget." The committee said the chairman has — "from the beginning" —
assured House Budget Chairwoman Diane Black and leadership "that we will be part of the
solution."
Exhibit A: The Heritage Action statement that prompted the committee's ire said, "Conaway's
apparent unwillingness to cut a paltry amount of federal spending from his committee is a slap
in the face to American taxpayers and jeopardizes historic tax reform," Helena reports.
BATTLING BAT: While Freedom Caucus members aren't making specific tax reform
demands in budget talks, Meadows says his group wants an understanding in principle on
border adjustment's fate, Aaron Lorenzo reports. Members of the conservative caucus don't
think the potential BAT revenue can be counted on and are in agreement that House GOP
leaders should scuttle it because of insufficient support among Republicans.
DEFENSE
DON'T MISS THE MARKUP: House appropriators have moved up their defense markup to
Thursday morning after leaders announced today that the chamber won't be voting on Friday.
That means the committee's report on fiscal 2018 defense spending is now out for public
consumption.
SAVING THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM: Jacqueline Klimas got ahold of an Air Force
memo this week that says the service "strongly objects" to an NDAA provision that would
prevent the department from investing in the development of a new space launch system. And
Jacqueline reports that Rep. Mike Coffman has drafted an amendment to nix that prohibition.
ENERGY
SUBCOMMITTEE SIGNOFF: House appropriators approved the energy and water
spending bill out of subcommittee this morning, agreeing to nearly $38 billion for fiscal 2018.
As Esther Whieldon reports, the measure comes in $209 million under current spending levels
and nearly $4 billion above the president's request. There's no full committee markup on the
calendar yet.
BORDER WALL

 PROTOTYPE PROSPECTS: The federal government could begin construction of border
wall prototypes by the end of the summer, but an exact timeline remains unclear, Ted Hesson
reports. The agency is currently in the second phase of a process to solicit designs for the wall
prototypes, but no contracts have been awarded, Ron Vitiello, acting deputy commissioner of
Customs and Border Protection, told reporters on Tuesday.
AGRICULTURE
RIDE-A-LONGS: House appropriators approved the first agriculture spending bill of the
Trump era out of subcommittee today, and it has plenty of goodies for GOP lawmakers. So
many, in fact, that Catherine Boudreau made a handy list of everything from bringing back
low-fat chocolate milk in schools to requiring that U.S. iron and steel be used in rural
construction projects.
READY TO SNAP UP SNAP CUSTOMERS: Amazon.com has been in the news for all
sorts of reasons this week, but not for its quiet play into the (currently nonexistent) online food
stamps market. As Morning Ag reports, the e-commerce company is one of several online
retailers enrolled in a pilot program that lets some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
customers use their benefits online. Even more under the radar? Amazon recently rolled out
rolled out a 45 percent discount on its Prime memberships for anyone with an EBT card.
Those customers can't use their benefits online — yet.
TAX
IRS FEELS THE PAIN: IRS funding cuts hampered taxpayer assistance this year, according
to a watchdog report released today. Aaron Lorenzo explains that taxpayers who called the
IRS for help filing their returns generally fared better than those who needed other types of
assistance. For example, it was more difficult for delinquent taxpayers who couldn't cover
their bills right away to connect with the IRS to establish payment plans, according to
Taxpayer Advocate's report to Congress.
APPOINTING LIEUTENANTS: Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch has drafted his tax
reform team, Brian Faler reports. The roster: Sens. Rob Portman and Mike Enzi will focus on
rewriting the international tax code. Sen. Chuck Grassley will look at the individual code.
Sens. Bill Cassidy and Dean Heller will examine energy tax provisions. And Sen. Pat Roberts
will work on agriculture tax issues.
OBAMACARE
WHAT NEXT? After calling off the first Obamacare repeal vote, Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell says he's now hoping to strike a new deal by Friday or Saturday, with plans
to have CBO analyze that proposal and to hold a vote soon after the July Fourth recess,
Burgess Everett, Jennifer Haberkorn and Josh Dawsey report.
Bullying Keith Hall: Folks who were in attendance at the GOP meeting Tuesday say
Republican senators quickly laid into CBO Director Keith Hall, in a seemingly genuine effort
to discredit the nonpartisan referee so it doesn't derail the GOP's final health care bill. Sen.
Tom Cotton asked Hall, who was hand-picked by Republicans in 2015, how the director could
project millions more would be covered by Medicaid expansion in future years, wondering
aloud whether the CBO could predict what was essentially a political decision left to
individual states and their governors.

 To feed your insatiable Obamacare appetite: 'At least very close'   5 changes that could help  
Schumer's strategy   No love for Medicaid   It 'will be great, if we get it done'   Backing off
Heller   Defending Medicaid   Voter opposition   'We will not relent'   Why it just might
happen
POLITICAL STRATEGY
CRAMPING THEIR STYLE: Senate Republicans are increasingly frustrated with White
House actions that undermine their legislative efforts and jeopardize their chances at
reelection, Alex Isenstadt and Josh Dawsey report.
EARMARKS
— How America's aircraft carriers could become obsolete. Bloomberg.
— Trump's border wall faces contracting delays, a limited budget and a September deadline.
Washington Post.
— Brazil suspends passport issuance due to budget crunch. Reuters.
— House Republicans want to cut funding for administration's telecom arm. POLITICO Pro.
— Texas Medicaid cuts leave special needs kids without therapy. The Associated Press.
— NATO allies increase military spending. The Wall Street Journal.
— Opinion: Trumpcare could bring back an epidemic of abuse. The New York Times.
— Business associations to Congress: Hurry up on tax reform. POLITICO Pro.
ON TAP THURSDAY
10 a.m. — The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, as well as the
panel's Oversight Subcommittee, hold a joint hearing on challenges of Social Security
coverage and payroll tax compliance for state and local governments. 1100 Longworth House
Office Building.
10 a.m. — The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science holds
a hearing on NASA's budget. 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building.
10:15 a.m. — The Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee holds a hearing on
the fiscal 2018 budget request for the Senate Sergeant at Arms and U.S. Capitol Police. 124
Dirksen Senate Office Building.
10:30 a.m. — The House Appropriations Committee marks up its fiscal 2018 Legislative
Branch and Defense spending bills. 2359 Rayburn House Office Building.
2 p.m. — The House Appropriations Committee marks up the fiscal 2018 Commerce, Justice
and Science spending bill. H-140, The Capitol.
3 p.m. — The House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government
Subcommittee marks up its fiscal 2018 spending bill. 2358-A Rayburn House Office Building.

 WE'RE COUNTING: 94 days until federal funding runs out, the Children's Health Insurance
Program is up for renewal and the National Flood Insurance Program expires. 459 days until
farm bill authorization is up (Sept. 30, 2018). [Who knows how many] days until the nation
will default if the debt limit isn't raised.
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House Republicans will seek to kill key Dodd-Frank provisions through reconciliation
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By Colin Wilhelm   06/27/2017 06:41 PM EDT
The House Financial Services Committee will seek to strike down key provisions of the DoddFrank financial regulation law through the budgetary maneuver of reconciliation, the panel's
vice chairman said.
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) told POLITICO that the committee would target the
government's authority to wind down failing financial institutions and seek to bring the
CFPB's funding under the control of Congress.
Both moves are contained in the Financial CHOICE Act, the Dodd-Frank repeal bill sponsored
by Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) that passed the House earlier this
month.
A spokesperson for Hensarling did not immediately comment.
The House Budget Committee is weighing mandatory spending cuts to be included in the
budget's instructions. If Republicans pass a budget with those instructions, and it's adopted by
the Senate, it would mandate that each House committee find a certain amount of savings
within its own jurisdiction.
Because reconciliation is a cost-saving measure, only items that would ensure that the budget
is revenue-neutral or decrease the deficit can be added. Reconciliation allows legislation to
bypass a potential filibuster in the Senate, where Democrats would otherwise be able to block
the changes to the law.
Shortly before the CHOICE Act passed the House, the CBO estimated the legislation would
save $33.6 billion over 10 years, mostly due to the elimination of the two targeted Dodd-Frank
provisions.
The Republicans are zeroing in on Orderly Liquidation Authority, which grants the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corp. and other agencies the power to wind down a financial institution and
liquidate its assets if it fails, avoiding the bankruptcy process.
They're also seeking to place the CFPB in the normal appropriations process. The consumer
watchdog is currently funded through the Fed, a point of contention with conservatives, who
say that makes the bureau unaccountable to Congress.

 Also being considered is repeal of part or all of the Volcker rule, which prohibits banks from
trading on their own account or investing in certain funds, according to a House Republican
aide.
"Whatever [Senate Banking Chair Mike] Crapo (R-Idaho) doesn't get done in the Senate, we'll
take a look at whatever else we can do in reconciliation," said Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (RMo.), chairman of the House subcommittee with jurisdiction over financial institutions.
Even though a filibuster is not possible under reconciliation, senators opposed to any portion
of the budget language can raise points of order with the parliamentarian, who has final say
over what can be included under the law.
That limits any changes to whatever will provide savings over time, which would prevent
Republicans from pursuing another goal: turning the CFPB into a bipartisan commission
rather than its current director-led structure.
Conservatives, including members of the House Freedom Caucus and Republican Study
Committee, want budget cuts included in reconciliation instructions to set the table for tax
reform.
But they, House Budget Chairwoman Diane Black (R-Tenn.), and the Republican leadership
are wrestling with how to find enough cuts to satisfy those demands without losing the votes
of moderate lawmakers, which could slow down, or kill, the budget process and tax reform
with it.
Budget resolution language was expected to be introduced this week, though that has been
postponed for now as Republicans work to find common ground.
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House Ag swats back at Heritage Action on spending cuts Back
By Helena Bottemiller Evich and Catherine Boudreau   06/28/2017 03:24 PM EDT
The House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday dismissed allegations from Heritage Action
that Chairman Mike Conaway's objection to agriculture spending cuts is the obstacle holding
up the hotly anticipated House budget deal, calling them "absurd."
"With the farm economy in one of the biggest slides since the Great Depression, the chairman
has been advocating for a budget that won't exacerbate the conditions of our farmers and
ranchers in rural America and that won't impede development of the next farm bill," said
Rachel Millard, a spokeswoman for the committee. "That may not fit with Heritage Action's
long-running campaign against America's farmers and ranchers, but it certainly isn't the reason
we still don't have a budget."
Conaway (R-Texas) has refused to make significant mandatory cuts to farm and nutrition
programs as part of a budget agreement that aims to rein in federal spending and pave the way
for tax reform.

 "Chairman Conaway is committed to passing a budget and moving tax reform forward, and to
suggest otherwise is absurd," Millard said. "From the beginning, he has assured [House
Budget] Chairwoman [Diane] Black and leadership that we will be part of the solution."
Heritage Action earlier on Wednesday criticized Conaway for pushing back against the cuts,
blaming him for being "at the heart of the problem" that's delayed the release of the House
budget deal.
Reports last week indicated that there was likely to be $150 billion in mandatory cuts over 10
years, though it's not clear what portion of those would fall to farm bill programs. More
recently, House budget leaders have reportedly sought an additional $50 billion in mandatory
cuts to appease both defense hawks and the right flank of the party, a move that has incensed
some committee chairmen, including Conaway.
Conaway and other farm-state lawmakers have long argued that the Agriculture Committee
shouldn't have to come up with big cuts after the 2014 farm bill cost far less than anticipated.
At the time, lawmakers said the bill would save taxpayers $23 billion over 10 years, but it has
saved closer to $100 billion, largely due to reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program payments.
House agriculture appropriators said Wednesday they weren't even aware of the outside
criticism of Conaway's pushback on mandatory agriculture spending cuts, nor have they heard
objections from any of their colleagues on the right about their discretionary spending bill that
largely rebukes President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts.
Asked whether they've been hearing pushback from conservatives, Rep. Robert Aderholt (RAla.), chairman of the House agriculture appropriations subcommittee, and Rep. Sanford
Bishop (D-Ga.), ranking member of the subcommittee, looked at each other a little puzzled.
"We've not heard anything, have we?" Aderholt asked Bishop as they took questions from
reporters after holding a markup of their spending bill Wednesday.
"I've not," Bishop said. "In fact, I've heard sighs of relief from many of the stakeholders in
agriculture, who are the American people, because having the highest-quality, safest and most
abundant food and fiber anywhere in the world is something that most Americans want. I think
that rural America is breathing a sigh of relief."
"They recognize that we do have our eyes on trying to enhance the quality of life for people
who live in rural America," Bishop added.
The fiscal 2018 spending bill advanced out of subcommittee in a unanimous voice vote
Wednesday.
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Heritage Action criticizes Conaway for blocking ag budget cuts Back

 By Helena Bottemiller Evich   06/28/2017 09:20 AM EDT
Heritage Action is criticizing House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway for refusing to
make significant cuts to agriculture as part of the forthcoming House budget deal.
In a statement today, the conservative group noted that the House Budget Committee has
postponed unveiling its budget resolution and blamed Conaway for being "at the heart of the
problem."
"Chairman Conaway's apparent unwillingness to cut a paltry amount of federal spending from
his committee is a slap in the face to American taxpayers and jeopardizes historic tax reform,"
said Dan Holler, vice president of Heritage Action. "The farm bill alone is projected to cost
nearly $1 trillion over the next ten years, and work requirements for food stamps for ablebodied adults without dependents alone would yield significant savings."
Conaway, for his part, has argued that the ag committee shouldn't bear the brunt of steep cuts
after the 2014 farm bill cost far less than anticipated. At the time lawmakers claimed that the
bill would save taxpayers $23 billion over 10 years, but it has saved closer to $100 billion,
largely due to reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments.
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Top Freedom Caucus members push border adjustment debate into budget talks Back
By Aaron Lorenzo   06/27/2017 04:49 PM EDT
House Freedom Caucus leaders are demanding some clarity on the fate of the proposed border
adjustment tax as part of budget talks.
They don't think the potential revenue it would raise can be counted on, said the conservative
faction's chairman, Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.).
Freedom Caucus members have differing opinions on the proposed import tax, which is
estimated to raise $1.2 trillion over 10 years for tax reform. But they've reached consensus that
House GOP leaders should scuttle it because it lacks sufficient support among Republicans on
both sides of the Capitol.
That missing link — broad GOP buy-in — is slowing the overall tax reform effort, Meadows
and others have said for weeks, including at a Colorado event over the weekend hosted by the
conservative billionaire Koch brothers, who vehemently oppose border adjustability.
Members of the Freedom Caucus aren't making specific tax reform demands within the budget
talks, but they want an understanding in principle on border adjustment's fate, Meadows said
today.
In short, he wants some directions or guardrails.
"We believe that we need to make some decisions on tax reform as part of the budget process

 because it has such a far-reaching implication on the budget reconciliation instructions,"
Meadows said.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who formerly chaired the Freedom Caucus, said he would like to
see tax reform language first. That should be coupled with discretionary program savings in a
budget plan, Jordan said.
In addition, Meadows wants to include all committees of jurisdiction in reconciliation
instructions, in case the Senate doesn't repeal all the Affordable Care Act taxes, for example.
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Coffman drafts amendment to scuttle space launch vehicle ban Back
By Jacqueline Klimas   06/28/2017 02:28 PM EDT
Rep. Mike Coffman has drafted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that
would allow the Air Force to invest in development of a new evolved expendable launch
vehicle for space.
The amendment, obtained by POLITICO, would remove a portion of the chairman's NDAA
mark that prohibits the Air Force from spending any money on development of a new space
launch vehicle. An Air Force memo strongly condemned the provision in the bill, which the
service said would decrease competition and drive up the cost of launches.
The amendment from the Colorado Republican would allow money to be used for research,
development, testing and evaluation of a new launch vehicle.
The Air Force now relies on two companies for its space launch needs: SpaceX and United
Launch Alliance, a team of Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
The government is currently investing in development of ULA's new Vulcan launch system,
something that would continue under Coffman's amendment. The bill, however, would force
ULA to maintain its existing Atlas V and Delta IV launch systems.
The House Armed Services Committee is marking up its version of the fiscal 2018 defense
policy bill today.
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House subcommittee advances energy, water spending bill Back
By Esther Whieldon   06/28/2017 11:41 AM EDT

 A House appropriations subcommittee today advanced a $37.56 billion fiscal 2018 energy and
water spending bill that would end an Energy Department research program and bar the
agency from issuing new loan guarantees.
The Appropriations subcommittee on energy and water advanced the bill with a voice vote
without making any amendments. The spending bill for the Department of Energy, Army
Corps of Engineers and other agencies cuts $209 million from this year's spending levels,
which is still $3.65 billion more than President Donald Trump proposed.
Top democrats on the full Appropriations Committee and subcommittee bemoaned that the
bill would cut key programs that promote clean energy and other technologies and end DOE's
Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy program.
"The bill shortchanges renewable energy, science, by terminating ARPA-E and then doing real
violence to the energy efficiency and renewable energy account," said Marcy Kaptur (DOhio).
WHAT'S NEXT: The bill advances to the full committee, which has not announced when it
will take up the measure.
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Border wall prototype construction slated for late summer Back
By Ted Hesson   06/27/2017 04:40 PM EDT
The federal government could begin construction of border wall prototypes by the end of the
summer, but an exact timeline remains unclear, according to Ron Vitiello, acting deputy
commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
CBP previously planned to start construction of the prototypes last week in San Diego, but that
timeline has been delayed.
President Donald Trump's proposed 2018 budget requests $1.6 billion for new and
replacement wall along the southern border, but those funds will need to be approved by
Congress. In the meantime, CBP has $20 million in reprogrammed funds to begin evaluating
wall designs. The spending bill signed in May also allocated $341 million to replace existing
fencing.
The agency is currently in the second phase of a process to solicit designs for the wall
prototypes, but no contracts have been awarded, Vitiello told reporters today.
Vitiello expressed confidence that CBP could build the 74 miles of border wall requested in
the White House 2018 budget. "It's all dependent on this funding," he said. "We'll have to see
what we can get accomplished with what's provided."
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House appropriations subcommittee approves $1B less in fiscal 2018 bill for USDA, FDA
and CFTC Back
By Catherine Boudreau   06/28/2017 11:30 AM EDT
The House Appropriations agriculture subcommittee advanced a $20 billion discretionary
spending bill for fiscal 2018 by unanimous voice vote Wednesday.
Overall, the panel allocated $1.1 billion less than it did in fiscal 2017 for three agencies — the
Agriculture Department, FDA and CFTC. The spending bill makes cuts across the majority of
programs such as farm loans, rural development, agricultural research, international food aid
and efforts to control and eliminate pests and diseases.
"The reality remains that, as a country, we need to get our financial house in order and find the
means to address our ever growing deficit," Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), chairman of the
Appropriations agriculture panel, said in his opening remarks. "However, this bill is not in full
agreement with some of the budget proposals to defund parts of the Rural Development
mission area or food aid programs."
The bill would give rural development programs $2.6 billion, down slightly from $2.88 billion
in fiscal 2017. The panel listed $1.4 billion for Food for Peace and $185 million for the
McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, which would
be millions less than last year. President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating both
programs.
Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) said Republicans and Democrats on the subcommittee were able to
come together and agree not to "abandon rural communities, as proposed, in the White House
budget request." However, he criticized the fact that GOP House budget leaders have yet to
advance a budget resolution. Thus legislators are operating in a vacuum: There is no overall
spending number, subcommittees have no allocations, and the debt limit is approaching with
no plan to raise it.
"Marking up just one bill at a time without a full list of allocations leaves us effectively
working in the dark," he said. "Further, without a bipartisan budget deal, we will also be
forced to cope with the real potential for the return of sequestration."
The bill would cut the CFTC's budget by $2 million, a blow to Republican acting CFTC
Chairman Chris Giancarlo who is advocating for a $281.5 million budget for the agency. The
CFTC's budget has been flat at $250 million since 2015.
The Republicans' budget cut for the CFTC "will hamper the agency [and] leave it without the
tools it needs to properly massive commodities markets," said Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.).
Patrick Temple-West contributed to this report.
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Rider check: What's in the USDA, FDA spending bill Back
By Catherine Boudreau   06/27/2017 03:48 PM EDT
The fiscal 2018 agricultural spending bill that House appropriators released today would
change some of the school nutrition standards championed by former First Lady Michelle
Obama and block processed poultry imported from China from being served in those school
meals.
Schools would have to demonstrate financial hardship to receive an exemption from the
Obama-era whole grain standards, which aim to replace white breads, rice and other foods
with whole grain-rich varieties. Also, stricter sodium reduction targets — another initiative
dating to the Obama administration — would be delayed, and schools would be able to serve
low-fat flavored milk as opposed to only the non-fat version. The provisions, which have been
included in previous government spending bills, are similar to the policy directive that
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue signed during his first week in office.
Two provisions in the $20 billion discretionary spending bill for USDA and FDA programs
also signal that House appropriators are concerned about USDA's decision to import processed
chicken raised and slaughtered in China. Those products would be banned from the National
School Lunch Program under the spending bill, and lawmakers outlined a list of verification
and re-inspection requirements for USDA food safety officials to follow.
GOP lawmakers are already talking about how Congress will likely pass a continuing
resolution to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1, when the fiscal 2017 spending package
expires. Work in the House and Senate on all 12 appropriations bills for fiscal 2018 is months
behind schedule, in part because President Donald Trump's budget arrived late. But there also
is internal fighting among House Republicans over spending priorities, particularly how to pay
for a large bump in defense spending, plus a crowded floor calendar in the Senate — making it
likely that Congress will go the omnibus route once again.
Here are a list of other riders in the appropriations bill:
— U.S. iron, steel in rural infrastructure projects: Rural water, wastewater, waste disposal
and solid waste management projects, including maintenance and repair as well as
construction, would have to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. under the House spending
bill. Appropriators outlined some exceptions, including if the Agriculture secretary determines
that the restriction is "inconsistent with the public interest" or if U.S. iron and steel products
are not available "in sufficient and reasonably available quantities" or are not of "satisfactory
quality." The requirement also wouldn't apply if the cost of sourcing U.S. metals increased
project costs by more than 25 percent.
— Shielding against trans-fat lawsuits: The FDA in 2015 decided to all but ban artificial
trans fats, which are still used in candies, microwave popcorn and baked goods. Since then,
food manufacturers have been nervous about exposure to liability, because the agency's formal
phase-out doesn't start until June 2018. House appropriators inserted language into the fiscal
2018 spending legislation, as they have in previous years, that gives industry some cover from
litigation by declaring that partially hydrogenated oils can't be considered unsafe until that
FDA compliance period kicks in.

 — Delay FDA sodium targets: House appropriators would block the FDA from issuing
voluntary sodium reduction targets until the Institute of Medicine and the CDC update the
Dietary Reference Intake for sodium, a move designed to shelve another Obama
administration priority. The provision also was included in the omnibus spending package for
fiscal 2017.
— Block SNAP retailer stocking rule: The agricultural spending bill would continue to
delay USDA's final regulation requiring convenience stores that accept food stamps to stock a
wider variety of healthful foods. House appropriators crafted a similar provision that made it
into the fiscal 2017 omnibus after lawmakers argued the regulation created compliance costs
that placed too great a burden on small businesses, which could in turn lead them to opt out of
accepting food stamps, limiting where recipients could use their benefits.
The rule, which was required by the 2014 farm bill and finalized during the Obama
administration, increases to seven the variety of products retailers must stock in four staple
categories: meat, poultry or fish; bread or cereals; fruits or vegetables; and dairy products. The
previous requirement was three varieties. The rule also redefines "staple food" to exclude
products with multiple ingredients, such as TV dinners.
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IRS filing season generally good but challenges remain, Taxpayer Advocate says Back
By Aaron Lorenzo   06/28/2017 01:44 PM EDT
Taxpayers who called the IRS for help filing their returns this year generally fared better than
those who needed other types of assistance, according to a watchdog report released today.
For example, it was more difficult for delinquent taxpayers who couldn't cover their bills right
away to connect with the IRS to establish payment plans, Taxpayer Advocate's report to
Congress said. And though phone call service improved when assistance went through the
IRS's accounts management telephone lines, the improvement was due to reduced volume, the
report said.
Cuts in IRS funding hampered taxpayer assistance.
"There is no doubt many of the service constraints are attributable in significant part to
funding limitations," National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson said in the report.
Olson recommended the IRS send Congress a list of core services that have been cut back or
killed off, and indicate that a better spending level would bring those services back.
"If the IRS describes how it would use additional funding to improve taxpayer service with
greater specificity, congressional appropriators might be convinced that additional funding
would be put to good use and provide that funding," the report said.
Lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee are set to mark up a spending bill

 Thursday that includes funding for the IRS.
The revenue agency, which has had its funding cut nearly 20 percent since 2010, when
accounting for inflation, would lose about 2 percent in funding for the coming fiscal year
under President Donald Trump's budget proposal.
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Hatch names tax reform deputies Back
By Brian Faler   06/27/2017 03:33 PM EDT
Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch is asking some of his Republican colleagues on the
panel to take the lead developing tax reform ideas in certain policy areas.
Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) will focus on rewriting the
international tax code, Hatch said today. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will look at the
individual code. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) will examine energy tax
provisions, while Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) will work on agriculture tax issues.
The effort is reminiscent of the tax reform working groups Hatch set up in 2015, though that
effort was bipartisan. Hatch, speaking on the Senate floor, said he invited Democrats to
participate, though he complained they had "process demands" and were accusing Republicans
of being "hellbent on giving massive tax breaks to the super wealthy."
The effort shows any tax overhaul will not be dictated by a handful of party leaders working in
secret, Hatch said.
"I've been working to involve all of the Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee
in this effort," he said. "We have a number of great senators on the committee, many of whom
have put in years of work on different areas of the tax system. I think it would be foolish to let
that experience and expertise go to waste."
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Inside the GOP's surprise health care flop Back
By Burgess Everett, Jennifer Haberkorn and Josh Dawsey   06/27/2017 11:15 PM EDT
Senate Republicans had no inkling of what they were walking into on Tuesday afternoon as
they filed into the Mike Mansfield room on the Capitol's second floor.
Mitch McConnell's 51 colleagues, from his most junior members to his closest lieutenants,
fully expected the Senate to vote this week on the Senate GOP's wounded Obamacare repeal

 bill. They knew the whip count was far worse than advertised but were ready for McConnell
to either admit defeat or start a furious round of deal-making to try to win their support. They
took McConnell at his word that a vote would occur, regardless of the result.
Then the Kentucky Republican shocked them all as he dispassionately informed them at the
top of the meeting that the vote would be delayed, and that he would continue the painful
exercise of trying to get 50 of the caucus' 52 votes for Obamacare repeal.
Never mind that McConnell and his team had previously made clear that they did not believe
letting the bill hang out over the July 4 recess would improve the result of the perilous
negotiations.
"It's different from what he said ... yesterday afternoon as late as 5:30 p.m.," said a Republican
senator.
Senators left the meeting perplexed at what will come next, and people close to McConnell
don't fully comprehend how his strategy will play out, according to interviews with senators,
aides and Republican operatives.
Even Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas), McConnell's deputy and perhaps his
closest ally, admitted that he was a "little bit" surprised at the decision. Cornyn had said the
vote was on just minutes before.
"I understand it and support it. It's important that we succeed," Cornyn said of McConnell's
move. "This is more than just about health care, as important as that is. This is about keeping
our promises and demonstrating our ability to govern."
If the bill failed, the GOP's base could abandon them for not following through on the party's
years-long campaign against Obamacare. It would also be harder for Republicans to pay for a
sweeping tax reform plan. President Donald Trump's agenda could be mortally wounded.
In recent days, McConnell spoke to White House aides, senators, political consultants and his
sprawling Washington network built over decades in the Senate.
But he never tipped his hand on what might be coming.
Everyone in the Senate took him at his word that a vote would occur this week, which is why
the decision to punt the bill was so surprising. But it's also true that McConnell has never been
the type of leader to put a bill on the floor that he knows will fail.
McConnell made his choice because he still sees a narrow path to success. "He's not interested
in coming back and having a failed vote," said a person close to McConnell.
It will be fraught with danger while trying to balance out the demands of senators from
Medicaid expansion states and hard-line conservatives looking to gut Obamacare as much as
possible. And his decision to delay the bill also carries great political risk because it draws out
the Obamacare fight at least a couple more weeks. But he's decided it's a risk worth taking.
The episode was a stunning twist in the GOP's long-running saga to roll back Obamacare.
Before the House first pulled its bill from the floor back in March, McConnell vowed that the
Senate could pass a repeal bill in a week. Then he had the Senate GOP meet nearly every day

 of the last two months once the House finally sent him a bill in April. Now he's trying a new
tactic.
Behind closed doors Tuesday, McConnell informed the senators of his goal to strike a new
deal by Friday or Saturday, with plans to have the Congressional Budget Office analyze that
proposal and to hold a vote soon after the recess.
CBO Director Keith Hall was also present for the meeting, and GOP senators quickly laid into
the man who's been haunting them with projections of 22 million fewer insured and short-term
premium increases, according to people in attendance. It seemed to be a genuine effort by
Republicans to discredit the nonpartisan referee so that the GOP's final health care bill isn't
derailed by the CBO.
"CBO could stand for 'Confusing But Obtuse,'" said Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) afterward.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) asked Hall, who was hand-picked by Republicans in 2015, how he
could project millions more would be covered by Medicaid expansion in future years,
wondering aloud whether the CBO could predict what was essentially a political decision left
to individual states and their governors.
"I'm from the biggest potential Medicaid expansion state. And if you think Texas is
expanding, you're wrong," chimed in Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), according to attendees of the
closed-door meeting.
Cruz is one of those senators McConnell now must win over, but he may be easier than most.
He's been working well with McConnell, once his high-profile adversary, and his attack on
Hall was aimed at making his colleagues feel better about the GOP leader's bill.
McConnell and Trump must persuade all but two of the following currently opposed senators
to reverse course: conservatives Mike Lee of Utah, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ron Johnson
of Wisconsin as well as the more centrist Susan Collins of Maine, Shelley Moore Capito of
West Virginia, Rob Portman of Ohio and Dean Heller of Nevada, and surprise opponents like
Jerry Moran of Kansas.
"There's several things we've put on the table. And at this point there's not much give," Capito
said. "I don't know how, or if, we can get there."
"Tinkering isn't going to work, from my perspective. There would have to be a major overhaul
of the bill ... to win my support," Collins said.
A few hours before the change in schedule was announced Tuesday, negotiations were really
just beginning, as Cruz visited with McConnell privately. Portman met later with Vice
President Mike Pence at his hideaway.
White House officials said Tuesday morning they were still angling to make deals with
individual senators, hoping to deploy the $188 billion they have left over from the CBO score
to pour into the bill and cut deals.
But one Republican aide involved in the process said that GOP leaders had not yet engaged in
the horse-trading needed to push the bill across the finish line — a key reason McConnell
called off the vote early in the week.

 "The truth is, we're not even close. This is not, like, a couple of tweaks," the aide said.
McConnell has given the White House assurances he will bring the bill to a successful vote,
and an anxious Trump has been told by top aides in the Oval Office that he could trust
McConnell, according to one person familiar with the conversations.
Trump told aides and McConnell that he wanted to be involved in whipping votes, and two
administration officials said he enjoyed doing so in the House.
But McConnell aides and advisers don't think Trump can help like he could in the House.
"Trump doesn't bring us any votes. He just doesn't," said one person familiar with the majority
leader's thinking.
As the whip count became more dire in recent days, the White House became increasingly
concerned about the flailing Republican bill and began to ramp up its efforts and urgency
toward what could be Trump's key domestic achievement. Some, like top congressional
lobbyist Marc Short and chief of staff Reince Priebus, were not as determined to have a vote
this week as McConnell initially was, according to people who spoke with them.
Trump began working the phones over the weekend. On Tuesday afternoon, he hosted Paul
and the two developed what Paul called a "good rapport," a significant development
considering Paul is perhaps the firmest "no" vote against the GOP's repeal bill right now.
On Tuesday, Trump also invited the entire GOP caucus to the White House to make a personal
pitch to a party that by the time of the meeting included at least eight senators who opposed
the bill in its current form.
"Obviously, the White House must have played some role, or otherwise we wouldn't all be
trundling down there," said Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
Still, the particulars of the Senate's procedures will always, ultimately, be up to McConnell.
Some saw his delay as a positive sign, considering that the GOP leader could have simply cut
bait on the bill. Instead, he is willing to expend huge amounts of political capital on a bill that
could easily cost the GOP seats in Congress as soon as next year.
"More time gives opportunity," said Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.).
Others weren't so sure. After all, if the GOP follows McConnell's new timeline and strikes a
deal heading into the recess, GOP senators will have nine days at home dealing with liberal
activists, a new CBO score and more critical media coverage.
"Personally," said Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), "I'd just as soon work
through the recess."
Eliana Johnson and Seung Min Kim contributed to this report.
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Trump teases 'big surprise' on Senate Obamacare repeal effort Back
By Louis Nelson   06/28/2017 12:47 PM EDT
President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that "a big surprise" could be coming in the
Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare, a tease that came hours after the president
predicted that Senate Republicans are "going to get at least very close" to passing their stalled
healthcare bill.
"And just to do a little official business, health care is working along very well. We could have
a big surprise with a great health care package. So, now they're happy," Trump said, gesturing
to a group of reporters during a meet-and-greet with the visiting World Series Champion
Chicago Cubs.
"What do you mean by big surprise, sir?" one reporter shouted
"I said you're going to have a great, great surprise. It's going to be great," Trump said without
elaborating further.
Earlier Wednesday, Trump had predicted that Senate Republicans are "going to get at least
very close" to passing legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare, adding that "I think we're
going to get it over the line."
Trump's earlier comments, which came during a roundtable discussion on energy with state,
local and tribal leaders at the White House, followed a meeting Tuesday afternoon with
Republican senators just hours after GOP leadership postponed a vote on its health care
measure until after the July 4 recess.
The vote's postponement came after the legislation failed to gain traction among the Senate
GOP rank and file. At least eight Republican senators have expressed opposition to the
measure, and, with a 52-seat majority, the party can afford to lose just two GOP votes and still
pass the bill.
"The meeting went really well. We're talking about a great, great form of health care," Trump
said in introductory remarks captured by the White House press pool. "We have a plan, that if
we get it approved — it's very tough, every state is different, every senator is different. But I
have to tell you, the Republican senators had a really impressive meeting yesterday at the
White House. We had close to 50 of them. We have 52, we need almost all of them. That's
never easy."
"I think we're going to get at least very close, and I think we're going to get it over the line.
There was a great, great feeling in that room yesterday," he continued.
The bill, Trump said, would make health care cheaper not only for individuals but also for the
country. He said Obamacare is "dying" and has been a "headache for everybody" and a
"nightmare for many." With the Senate's legislation, the president said, "we get rid of so much
... all of the bad parts of Obamacare are gone."
By postponing the vote, Trump said, Republicans "have given ourselves a little bit more time
to make it perfect."

 Asked by a reporter whether he was concerned about the Medicaid cuts in the legislation,
Trump said only that "this will be great for everybody."
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5 changes McConnell can make to get repeal bill on track Back
By Adam Cancryn   06/27/2017 08:49 PM EDT
Mitch McConnell has little margin for error as he tries to salvage the Senate's Obamacare
repeal effort over the July 4 break.
The majority leader has to craft a compromise that tears down enough of Obamacare to satisfy
the party's conservative wing, while also ensuring the health benefits are generous enough to
keep skeptical moderates in line. He can lose just two of the 52 Republican votes, and use
Vice President Mike Pence as a tie-breaker.
Here are the five items on McConnell's menu:
The Medicaid mess
The Senate health care bill would gut the safety net program, rolling back Obamacare's
expanded coverage and slashing its funding by $772 billion over a decade. And that's perhaps
the main obstacle facing McConnell as he tries to win over a crucial bloc of moderate GOP
senators.
Republican leaders may try to soften the blow to Medicaid to win over several holdouts by
considering lengthening the phase-out of generous funding for Medicaid expansion and easing
the cap on the whole program's funding. Senate Republicans hailing from expansion states —
like vulnerable Nevada Sen. Dean Heller and key swing vote Rob Portman of Ohio — have
pushed for a phase-out as long as seven years, far longer than the bill's current three-year
track.
McConnell may also float the potential for excluding certain groups from the program's
funding limits, in a bid to maintain coverage for some of the neediest Americans and relieve
the financial burden on cash-strapped states.
But changes along those lines would put GOP leaders at risk of losing key conservatives who
see Medicaid spending as out of control. Sen. Pat Toomey has led the charge to end the
program's entitlement status, with support from several other senators eager to limit
Medicaid's reach.
"Medicaid was initially set up to help the poor, women, children and the disabled," Sen. John
Barrasso of Wyoming said. "It has been taken in a direction way different than that."
The battle over Obamacare's subsidies

 McConnell is also likely to weigh making the Senate bill's tax credits more generous to
alleviate concerns that poorer and older people wouldn't get enough aid to purchase insurance
on the individual market.
The current bill scales back those subsidies and cuts off eligibility at 350 percent of the federal
poverty line, compared with Obamacare's 400-percent threshold. The restructuring
disproportionately benefits younger and healthier enrollees, the Congressional Budget Office
projected Monday, raising concerns that older and poorer patients would be forced to pay
significantly more for health care, or go without.
But Republican leaders can easily dial those subsidies back up if they are key to winning over
swing votes like Sens. Susan Collins or Lisa Murkowski.
"I'm very concerned about the impact on premiums generally, particularly for that very
vulnerable group between age 50 and 64," Collins said.
What may not be so easy: Getting the conservative wing to go along with the bigger tax
credits. Sen. Rand Paul — perhaps the most consistent opponent of the bill — has railed
against the subsidies as just a perpetuation of Obamacare. Another holdout, Sen. Ron Johnson
wants to eliminate that financial aid altogether.
Rolling back Obamacare regulations
Bringing conservatives back into the fold starts with repealing as much of Obamacare as
possible — and that means doing more to gut the health law's regulatory structure.
Paul and Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah have pushed to roll back all the
standards governing health insurance plans, including protections barring insurers from
discriminating against people with pre-existing conditions. And Republican leaders are
already halfway there: The Senate bill lets states waive additional Obamacare rules in a bid to
further lower premiums.
"I have been very clear from the beginning how to get my vote," Cruz said.
But conservatives' remaining demands are extensive, and include adding provisions — such as
medical malpractice reform and allowing insurers to sell across state lines — that could
disqualify the bill under the Senate's strict reconciliation rules that are essential if McConnell
is to pass the bill with a simple majority.
If he eliminates Obamacare's protections for sick Americans, McConnell also risks inviting the
backlash that nearly doomed the House GOP's repeal bill. That controversy prompted Sen. Bill
Cassidy to declare he wouldn't support any bill that leaves the sick without access to care. And
if moderate GOP senators are already worried about whether the bill maintains coverage for
the most vulnerable, further gutting Obamacare's protections likely won't get them any closer
to "yes."
The Planned Parenthood problem
The easiest tweak Senate Republicans can make to the bill could also be among its most
controversial: stripping out a provision that defunds Planned Parenthood for one year.
Collins and Murkowski — who have long been critical of zeroing out the organization's

 funding — are drafting an amendment that would preserve the funds. Incorporating that into
the Senate's revised bill could go a long way toward winning those two crucial moderates. It
would also come at little tangible economic cost since it has no effect on the rest of the bill.
But it risks upsetting the vast majority of Republican senators who saw this as their chance to
finally cut Planned Parenthood's funding after multiple failed attempts to do so. McConnell
would have to take his colleagues' temperature before he makes any final decision and weigh
whether he can endure the additional backlash from influential anti-abortion groups.
Adding enticements, including more money to combat opioid abuse
McConnell has roughly $188 billion to spend on sweeteners to the health care bill, thanks to
CBO's estimate that it would reduce the deficit by far more than the House-passed version of
repeal. That gives him room to dole out aid for senators' pet issues in hopes of winning their
votes, and it could go a long way toward addressing some moderates' concerns.
Boosting funding to fight the opioid epidemic ravaging many states would likely be a strong
inducement for holdouts like Ohio's Portman and West Virginia's Shelley Moore Capito.
"This bill will not ensure access to affordable health care in West Virginia, does not do enough
to combat the opioid epidemic that is devastating my state, cuts traditional Medicaid too
deeply, and harms rural health care providers," Capito said in a statement laying out her
complaints about the legislation.
Republican leaders could also funnel more money into tax credits to reduce the burden of
premiums in Alaska's particularly expensive individual market to lock in Murkowski's vote,
and respond to a range of asks from senators across the spectrum.
Sen. Marco Rubio, for example, said he's mulling his own set of proposals aimed at shoring up
Florida's Medicaid and individual markets. Of course, sweeteners targeted to specific senators
could sow discontent among the rest of the conference, especially those keen on preserving the
bill's deficit savings. That puts further pressure on McConnell to spend his billions wisely.
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How Schumer kept Dems united on Obamacare Back
By Seung Min Kim and Elana Schor   06/28/2017 05:08 AM EDT
Chuck Schumer fired off a warning at a caucus-wide retreat in January: Senate Republicans
will try to pick off Democrats, one by one, to join the GOP effort to dismantle Obamacare.
If that happens, Schumer said in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Democrats are finished. And
so the 48-member caucus must stick together to try to save it.
With that message, relayed by a source familiar with the episode, the New York Democrat and
newly minted minority leader swiftly united an often-squabbling caucus against efforts to
repeal Obamacare.

 Months later, it helped deliver a major, though perhaps temporary, victory Tuesday when
Mitch McConnell's bid to repeal Obamacare stalled — a cause that had similarly united
Republicans for the seven years since the landmark health care bill became law.
Now, as Senate GOP leaders punt a key vote on their health care bill until after the July 4
recess, Schumer faces his next challenge in his first major legislative battle as the top Senate
Democrat: keeping his party and grass-roots allies mobilized for at least two more weeks, as
Republicans rewrite their plan and hunt for votes.
Schumer also has to protect his moderate members up for reelection in 2018, who already
have faced repeated attacks from the National Republican Senatorial Committee over their
pledge to shield Obamacare from efforts to unravel it. President Donald Trump has also
previewed that playbook, tweeting Tuesday that a "failed, expensive and dangerous
ObamaCare" was the Democrats' legacy. Trump is already trying to blame Democrats for
obstructionism for any problems with the health system.
"Complacency is not something that we can countenance. We have to continue letting people
know how bad this is," Schumer told reporters on Tuesday. "Despite the fact that they have an
amazing message machine... on this issue, it has sunk through. Only 17 or 16 percent of
Americans support Trumpcare. They are really getting the message. We're gonna keep doing
that."
Liberal activists were not always certain they could count on him to aggressively take on the
GOP.
But earlier this year, Schumer quickly worked to ensure all 48 members of the Democratic
Caucus — from Joe Manchin of West Virginia to Bernie Sanders of Vermont — would take a
firm stance against repealing Obamacare, a position that solidified in January as efforts to
dismantle the law ramped up.
"When they saw that I — in no way, shape or form — could vote to hurt every part of my
state, every demographic in my state, I think that gave him the [sign] that we're going to be
united on this," Manchin said.
That included any attempts from Republicans, limited as they were, to quietly reach out to
Democrats on potential bipartisan health care talks.
When GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana — who had been
shopping around their own Obamacare replacement proposal — asked centrist Democrats
including Manchin, Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Joe Donnelly of Indiana to chat
about health care, Schumer gave the moderates the green light to go ahead, as long as they
stressed that complete repeal was off the table.
"Whenever we started to do what each of us do, which is try to go solve a problem, he would
remind us that there would be a time for that, but first we had to be together and send a
message: It's not OK to unravel the health care system," Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan,
one of Schumer's closest allies, said. "And he's been very effective."
A consummate dealmaker at heart, Schumer has nonetheless embraced a role leading a restive
Democratic Party eager to oppose President Donald Trump at essentially every turn.

 The minority leader has added Sanders and other liberal upstarts such as Jeff Merkley of
Oregon and Brian Schatz of Hawaii to his broader leadership team. Merkley holds a standing
meeting with liberal groups such as MoveOn.org, Our Revolution, UltraViolet and the
Progressive Change Campaign Committee every other Thursday, often relaying feedback from
the coalition back to Schumer.
One Senate Democratic aide said of Schumer: "I think he's realized the value of the activist
communities out there."
"We have a diverse caucus and he's got just as much enthusiasm among the moderates as he
does among the progressives," Schatz said. "And I think he's adapted very quickly to the age
of Trump and the era of social media. These are difficult times but he's the right leader for
these difficult times."
Schumer's relationship with the left wasn't always as warm as it became in the last weeks of
the heated health care fight.
Liberal activists pressed Senate Democrats for a procedural blockade in protest of the GOP's
secretive Obamacare repeal process, but the caucus didn't ramp up obstruction tactics until
after passage of a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. Another provocative maneuver, to shut
down committee hearings, could have disrupted high profile testimonies, particularly in the
Senate Intelligence Committee.
Angel Padilla, policy director at the anti-Trump group Indivisible, said activists "were really
nervous" as they first urged Democratic senators to ramp up the opposition: "We thought,
'They're not going to do it because they're Democrats and they don't do this stuff.'"
After Democrats held their first Monday night talk-a-thon savaging the Republican repeal bill
last week, however, activists rallied to their side — while constantly nudging for more
resistance.
Democratic leaders "are learning to be receptive to where people are," said Center for
American Progress Action Fund campaign director Emily Tisch Sussman. "Understandably,
they still have some deference to process, particularly in the Senate versus the House. ... So
they're getting there."
Still, the unity Schumer cultivated helped Democrats more easily exploit the divisions in the
Republican Conference, whose members ranged from those who were fretful that dismantling
Obamacare would harm their constituents to those who were frustrated that the repeal didn't
go far enough.
Schumer and the Democrats were handed some gifts along the way, including a private
comment made by Trump himself that the House version of Obamacare repeal was "mean."
They also set out a goal of defeating the health care bill on a procedural vote to begin debate,
rather than filibustering the bill with endless amendments once it got to the floor, as activists
initially sought.
The New York Democrat is well aware that heeding the ornery spirit of the liberal grass roots
can bring huge energy to Democrats' push to hamper Trump's agenda. Now that the GOP has
postponed the repeal vote, activists are expecting him to not forget that lesson.

 "The moment Democrats announced they were going to start shutting down business as usual
in the Senate, health care leapt back onto the front page of newspapers, Republicans started
falling off the bill," MoveOn Washington director Ben Wikler said in an interview. "We are
optimistic that Democrats have seen the effects of standing and fighting and are going to keep
doing it."
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, warned that the postponed vote could prove a temporary
victory if Republicans regroup after the Fourth of July recess. And he urged the Democratic
base to maintain this week's level of energy and public pressure.
"I just hope that we use this time to wake more Americans up" to the consequences of
Obamacare repeal, he said in an interview. "One of the biggest dangers we have right now is
complacency, is silence, is people sitting on the sidelines."
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How the GOP Turned Against Medicaid Back
By Joshua Zeitz   06/27/2017 05:41 PM EDT
In May 1965, just weeks before Lyndon Johnson signed Medicaid into law, his administration
launched Head Start, an enrichment program for preschool-aged children from poor families.
The program's administrators were appalled by the poor health of their students. In
Jacksonville, Florida, more than half of participating children were anemic, and between onequarter and one-third suffered hearing and sight problems. In Beaufort County, South
Carolina, 90 percent of kids suffered from hookworms and roundworms. In Boston, almost
one-third of Head Start youngsters showed signs of physical or mental health illnesses.
Rotting teeth, vitamin deficiency, chronic infections—50 years ago in the United States, this
was how many 3- and 4-year-olds from poor families lived.
Then came Medicaid—an afterthought tacked onto the administration's Medicare bill, and one
that LBJ scarcely mentioned when he signed both measures into law. Medicaid's roots were
humble, its ambitions modest. As originally conceived, the program provided health insurance
to poor children, poor pregnant women and some qualifying parents. In its first year, its budget
was less than $1 billion—about $7.7 billion in today's dollars.
Over 50 years, successive Congresses and presidential administrations vastly expanded the
program's scope to cover 80 million people, or almost one-quarter of the population. Its budget
last year was $378 billion. To be sure, it has never enjoyed the popularity of Medicare, which
covers a much more politically powerful constituency: seniors. But it has proven highly
durable. Despite the GOP's preference for smaller government and lower taxes, for many
decades, Medicaid enjoyed broad backing from Republican leaders.
That was then. Now, congressional Republicans have proposed taking a hacksaw to Medicaid
—a move that will, according to the Congressional Budget Office, leave many millions of
poor people uninsured. For Democrats, the Senate GOP's Better Care Reconciliation Act,

 which ends Medicaid's entitlement status, is a "monstrosity." For many Republicans, it is
nirvana. "You and I have been dreaming of this since I have been around, since you and I were
drinking at a keg," House Speaker Paul Ryan told Rich Lowry, editor of National Review,
earlier this year. That position isn't widely popular: Amid much public outcry, the Senate
postponed its anticipated vote on BCRA this week. But it testifies to the GOP's full
metamorphosis from the Party of Ronald Reagan to the Party of Ayn Rand.
Still, there's more to the story. Republicans are right to observe that Medicaid was never
supposed to grow as big as it did. Its framers intended the program to help a small few who
were unable to capture the full benefits of America's postwar prosperity. In their hubris, 1960s
liberals assumed that a booming economy would continue to grow in perpetuity. They didn't
anticipate industrial decline, growing inequality, an explosion of single-parent households or
the contraction of America's unionized workforce and, with it, employer-based health
insurance.
For 50 years, Medicaid proved a highly elastic Band-Aid for many of America's economic
wounds. Its desecration will leave us in an unfamiliar and dangerous place.
***
Though many conservatives regard the Great Society as a radical exercise in wealth and
income redistribution, in fact, LBJ did not generally support quantitative measures like cash
transfers or a guaranteed minimum income. Instead, his administration assumed that in a
robust and growing economy, qualitative measures like education, job training and access to
health care and food security would ensure that every American had an opportunity to share in
the nation's prosperity. For those temporarily or permanently unable to capture a share of this
affluence, the government would provide compensatory assistance.
This thinking reflected conventional postwar exuberance. In recent memory, the United States
had clawed itself out of the Great Depression, mobilized its economy to defeat fascism on two
continents, and generated unprecedented, sustained growth. "A generation ago," observed the
veteran journalist Walter Lippmann in 1964, "it would have been taken for granted that a war
on poverty meant taking money away from the haves and turning it over to the have-nots ...
But in this generation a revolutionary idea has taken hold. The size of the pie can be increased
by intention, by organized fiscal policy and then a whole society, not just one part of it, will
grow richer."
The debate over health care followed this same trajectory. Twenty years earlier, in the waning
days of the New Deal era, liberals fought unsuccessfully to extend universal health coverage
to all Americans. At every turn, powerful opposition from the American Medical Association
and congressional Republicans stymied their efforts. But by the 1960s, it was no longer clear
that they even needed to pass national health care. After World War II, major employers began
extending unionized employees such benefits as paid vacations, annual cost-of-living raises
and private health insurance. What liberals once assumed government would need to do for its
working-class citizens, private industry now offered on a contingent basis. By 1960, 100
million Americans—56 percent of the country—enjoyed access to private health plans.
In light of this reality, liberals scaled back their efforts and focused on two discrete categories
of people: senior citizens, who by definition did not have access to employer-based insurance,
and the very poor—especially children and single mothers—who were likewise left behind.
Medicare and Medicaid were quintessential Great Society programs: limited in ambition in

 scope and designed to help groups of citizens who could not, by virtue of their age or
condition, capture the advantages of prosperity.
The Social Security Amendments of 1965—the official name of the bill that established both
programs—passed Congress with bipartisan support. In the House, 65 Republicans supported
the legislation; 73 GOP members joined Southern Democrats in opposing it. In the Senate ,
Republicans voted 13 to 14 in favor of the bill. Though many conservative Republicans agreed
with Reagan that Medicare represented "a short step to all the rest of socialism," a large
number of moderate and liberal GOP members openly supported government health care for
the oldest and poorest Americans.
In the quarter-century that followed, Medicaid expanded both in scope and size. With strong
bipartisan support, Congress extended the program to include disabled adults who qualified
for Supplementary Security Income and allowed states to care for those in need of psychiatric
care or suffering mental disabilities. Richard Nixon signed both measures into law. Reagan
tried unsuccessfully to convert Medicaid into a block-grant program in 1981—meaning it
would no longer be funded according to the number of people who qualified for it (much like
other entitlement programs, including Medicare or the federal home mortgage deduction).
Instead, it would receive a fixed level of funding. If need surpassed available funding, states
would be forced to cut enrollment or services. But Reagan later changed course. With
overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, he signed a series of bills that sharply raised the
income eligibility level for women and children, created new categories of mandatory or
optional coverage, and made it easier for people who lost eligibility because of rising incomes
to remain in the program during a transition period.
All told, the number of Medicaid recipients rose from 4 million in 1966—the year of its
inception—to 35.8 million in 1992. Most of that expansion occurred under Republican
presidents and with the strong support—or at least consent—of GOP members of Congress.
Indeed, Republicans didn't set their sights on Medicaid until the mid-1990s, when Newt
Gingrich's conservative revolution turned the party's caucus to the hard right. That trend
accelerated during the presidency of George W. Bush, as the GOP attempted—to no avail—to
privatize Social Security and convert Medicaid into a block-grant program. Since the passage
of the Affordable Care Act, which vastly expanded Medicaid, and the advent of the Tea Party,
Republicans have existed in a perpetual state of war with Medicaid.
But it wasn't always so.
***
Medicaid grew by congressional and presidential fiat, but also by virtue of sweeping
economic change.
It was originally intended to serve a small population of individuals unable to avail themselves
of America's seemingly boundless prosperity. But after 1973 the economy began to sputter.
Military spending on the Vietnam War, as well as a series of supply shocks in the food and
energy sectors, generated a decade of runaway inflation. Inflation was accompanied, in turn,
by rising unemployment, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which had for many years
had formed the backbone of America's prosperous, postwar middle class. Increasingly, it
seemed that compensatory measures would not help poor people in urban ghettos, declining
coal towns in Appalachia, or post-industrial cities capture prosperity that simply no longer

 existed.
During the decade in which John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson governed, the American
economy expanded at an average annual rate of 7.5 percent each year. The country has not
seen growth like this since. When Donald Trump promised to deliver 4 percent annual growth,
one expert surmised that it would be a "monumental task" to achieve anything near those
results.
To be sure, in the years since LBJ left office, America has experienced periods of sustained
economic expansion. But the blessings of limited economic growth have accrued principally
to the wealthiest Americans. Between World War II and 1973, real wages grew steadily at an
annual rate of between 2 and 3 percent, enabling millions of American workers to enjoy
unprecedented upward mobility. After 1973, average wage growth slowed dramatically. Over
the next three decades, household wages remained essentially flat, but only because more
women entered the workforce even as men's wages fell. Families with two wage earners were
just able to maintain parity and then some; families headed by single parents fell behind.
The problem is that the structure of the American family has changed markedly since 1965,
when roughly 5 percent of all children were born out of wedlock. Today, roughly 40 percent
of all children—including 67 percent of black children, 25 percent of white children and 42
percent of Latino children—are born into single-parent households.
At the same time, record-setting numbers of working-age adults have slipped out of the
workforce; they are neither employed nor seeking employment, a trend that has alarmed
conservatives and liberals alike. And those who are employed are much less likely to belong to
unions or to enjoy access to defined benefits pensions and health insurance. From 1999 to
2014, the percentage of non-elderly Americans enrolled in employer-based insurance fell from
67 percent to 56 percent. Only 37 percent of persons living below the poverty line even have
access to such coverage.
Medicaid was designed, and by increments expanded, to help certain disadvantaged groups:
struggling single parents and their children, disabled workers, impoverished older people not
yet eligible for Medicare, the underemployed, the working poor. But 50 years ago, no one
expected the number of people in these categories to total one-quarter of the nation. It is a
testament to the program's elasticity that it has been able to paper over the inequities of the
modern American economy for so long.
***
Medicaid is an entitlement program and has been since its inception. Its funding varies
depending on how many people qualify for it at any given time. In this sense, it is
countercyclical. During economic downturns, more people need it, and more people receive it.
Over two-thirds of its spending benefits children, the elderly, or the blind and disabled. It
covers costs for 64 percent of seniors in nursing homes and almost half of all births. It keeps
afloat hundreds of rural hospitals, whose clients are disproportionately poor and elderly.
We don't need to guess what will happen when many millions of qualifying poor and elderly
people are denied access to Medicaid. We already know. We need look no further than the
first class of Head Start students—3- and 4-year-olds with worms and anemia. Or elderly
citizens who testified before the Senate in 1959—seven years before the launch of Medicare
and Medicaid. One retiree from Tampa, Florida, wondered what would happen if he or his

 wife should require long-term care. "I will have to seek some charity institution and submit to
the humiliation of what they call a necessity, and pronounce to the whole world that I am only
a pauper, a beggar," he bitterly informed the committee. That was what happened when
elderly people who worked hard all their lives exhausted their resources and couldn't afford a
nursing home.
To be sure, Medicaid has grown far beyond its original mandate. Perhaps that's OK, given the
structural changes to the U.S. economy since 1965. Or maybe we should devise a better way
to ensure that people who are struggling economically can see a doctor or receive necessary
care. But that's not the discussion we're having. The Senate bill is the Fahrenheit 451 of health
care. It isn't an attempt to insure more people—or the same number of people—with greater
efficiency or better outcomes. It throws people off insurance to pay for tax cuts benefiting the
wealthiest Americans, as Republican skeptics like Maine Sen. Susan Collins have noted.
The problem isn't simply that the Republican Party opposes higher taxes or state-sponsored
health programs. Some of its leaders can't even get their heads around the idea of insurance
—the means by which people mitigate risk, together. In the year 2017, GOP members of
Congress honestly wonder aloud why men should be compelled to buy into plans that cover
prenatal services. Shared risk and shared reward: It's a concept so simple—so fundamental to
living in a society—that they teach it in preschool. It's why women who have children pay into
insurance plans that also benefit men who develop testicular cancer. But today's Republican
Party has grown radically anti-social in outlook. It no longer resembles in the slightest degree
the party of Everett Dirksen, Hugh Scott or Norris Cotton—Jacob Javits, Clifford Case or
Margaret Chase Smith. All voted for Medicaid in 1965.
Working from a blank slate a half century ago, Republicans and Democrats created Medicaid,
together. Over the next 25 years, they expanded it, together.
If Republicans dismantle the program this week, they will do so alone. It will then fall to
Democrats to pick up the pieces. When they do, they may no longer feel bound by economic
assumptions that guided postwar liberals—assumptions about a forever growing economic pie
that no longer reflect our diminished national economic reality. In devising their solution to
the problem, Democrats may propose—and the electorate might endorse—measures far more
radical than conservatives can possibly imagine.
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Trump: Obamacare repeal bill 'will be great, if we get it done' Back
By Madeline Conway   06/27/2017 04:54 PM EDT
The Senate Republican bill to repeal Obamacare "will be great, if we get it done," President
Donald Trump told GOP lawmakers shortly after party leaders delayed a vote on the
legislation today.
"This will be great, if we get it done," Trump told senators gathered in the White House for a
meeting about the stalled health care effort. "And if we don't get it done, it's just going to be

 something that we're not going to like, and that's OK and I understand that very well."
"But I think we have a chance to do something very, very important for the public, very, very
important for the people of our country that we love," he added, before asking reporters to
leave the meeting.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had intended to bring the proposal to repeal the
Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama's signature legislative achievement, to
the Senate floor as early as today for a procedural vote. But several conservative and moderate
Republicans came out in opposition to the bill Monday and today, and enough said they
opposed the key procedural vote to start debate on the measure to stop the overall momentum.
Republican leaders now say they intend to return to health care following the Senate's July
Fourth recess.
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Pro-Trump group pulls ads criticizing Heller over Obamacare Back
By Alex Isenstadt   06/27/2017 06:22 PM EDT
A pro-Trump outside group will pull its ads assailing GOP Sen. Dean Heller over his
opposition to the now stalled Obamacare repeal bill — a move that follows massive backlash
from senior Republicans who called on the organization to stop attacking the Nevadan.
America First Policies had begun airing TV and radio ads on Tuesday savaging Heller for his
planned 'No' vote, with spots charging that Heller had broken his "promise" to voters that he
would dismantle Obamacare — a stunning attack on a member of the president's own party
and the most vulnerable Republican up for re-election in 2018.
But on Tuesday evening — just a few hours after the TV and radio ads went up and after
Senate Republicans tossed plans to vote on the legislation this week — the group, which is
staffed with several of the president's top campaign aides, decided to stop running the ads, two
senior Republicans familiar with the decision told POLITICO.
An America First Policies official said the decision followed Heller's decision to appear at the
White House with other Republicans on Tuesday, arguing that it was evidence that he was
open to negotiating on the bill.
The purpose of launching the campaign, this official argued, was to pressure Heller into
coming to the negotiating table — which he'd now done.
Anger over the TV ads became a topic of discussion at the White House meeting, with Heller
himself raising them as a point of concern, according to a spokeswoman for the Nevada
senator.
"Let's just say that I would say it was maybe a background issue" during the meeting, said
South Dakota Sen. John Thune.

 Since the group announced the offensive on Friday, it has come under fire from Republicans,
including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who privately fumed that the attack
would make it harder to get Heller's support. McConnell's political team also reached out to
the group, pleading with them to stop the commercials.
A number of senior Republicans, including former top officials at the National Republican
Senatorial Committee, also spoke out against the barrage, saying it would make Heller's
already difficult re-election even tougher.
Seung Min Kim contributed to this report.
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Emboldened industry lobbyists try to scale back Medicaid cuts Back
By Adam Cancryn and Paul Demko   06/27/2017 07:08 PM EDT
Hospitals, doctors and nursing homes have one last chance to shape a Republican bill to repeal
and replace Obamacare they say will hurt millions of old, poor and sick Americans — and
their own bottom lines.
After being on the sidelines for much of the repeal debate, the groups see an opening in the
meltdown of the Senate health care bill. They're particularly worried about the legislation's
proposed deep cuts to Medicaid, the country's largest insurance program, which covers 74
million people.
Medicaid "was established to prevent our country's most vulnerable citizens from being left
behind, and it's truly become a lifeline for millions of Americans," said Rick Pollack, CEO of
the American Hospital Association, during a call with reporters on Tuesday. "Even
Republican senators are sounding alarm bells over the harm these deep cuts would cause for
vulnerable patients in their states."
A coalition of the nation's largest provider groups is airing ads across 12 states this week
linking the Senate bill to worse care for millions, including children, the disabled and the
elderly. Health care lobbyists are targeting shaky senators both in D.C. and in their home
states, hammering home the idea that Medicaid cuts could skyrocket charity care and force
hundreds of small and rural hospitals out of business. And on Monday, the trade group
representing nearly 14,000 nursing homes broke its silence to deliver a scorching indictment
of Senate Republicans' bid to remake Medicaid.
"We genuinely believe that if the senators had any idea of the extent of the impact on [nursing
homes] in the country that they'd never be proposing this," American Health Care Association
President Mark Parkinson said. "If they adopt this bill, the future of long-term care as we
know it will be very different."
Insurers are taking a less combative stance, but they're also warning that the cuts would have
grave consequences. The Association for Community Affiliated Plans has released an ad

 criticizing the Senate plan that it says will run during MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program. Last
week, a group of 10 major Medicaid plans sent a letter to Senate leaders blasting the GOP
repeal bill, arguing that it would cripple state budgets and hurt efforts to combat the opioid
crisis.
"If the goal is to reform the Medicaid program and reduce costs, there are different ways of
going about it than just taking a hatchet to the budget," said John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care
Health Plan, one of the signatories to the letter.
The lobbying effort still pales in comparison to the scorched-earth tactics of the health
insurance industry that derailed former President Bill Clinton's proposed health care overhaul
more than two decades ago. But the effort has been bolstered by the Congressional Budget
Office's projection that the bill would leave 15 million more Medicaid-eligible Americans
uninsured over a decade, and cut federal payments to states by a quarter.
Soon after the CBO report was released, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) vowed to oppose the
bill unless it was made more generous. Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.), whose state expanded
Medicaid under Obamacare, previously came out against the legislation over its cuts to the
program.
That leaves Senate Republican leaders in a bind: If they soften the Medicaid cuts to placate
moderates, they're likely to antagonize conservative hardliners. That dynamic is making it
difficult to arrive at a compromise that can attract 50 votes.
Senate Republicans kept such disagreements out of the headlines for weeks by drafting their
repeal plan behind closed doors, vowing that it would be superior to the House version. But as
soon as the draft legislation became public, those fissures came into view — and health care
lobbyists were waiting to exploit the divisions.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell bowed to that reality Tuesday in announcing that
Republicans would continue to work on the bill and not hold a vote before the July 4 recess —
a deadline that he'd previously indicated was non-negotiable.
"Legislation of this complexity almost always take longer than anybody would hope,"
McConnell told reporters. "But we're going to press on."
The uncertainty is likely to further embolden industry lobbyists. Even before Tuesday's
announcement, they were expressing confidence that they could prevail on key expansionstate senators in Alaska, Arizona, West Virginia and Ohio.
"This is not fine wine," said one lobbyist, describing the unhappiness with the bill among
Republicans senators. "It does not get better with age."
Hospital groups are working closely with expansion-state governors, including Ohio's John
Kasich, Arizona's Doug Ducey and Nevada's Brian Sandoval, to exert pressure on senators.
The CBO score projecting coverage losses and deficit savings gave the industry groups some
sense of how much they can ask for.
"Having the Senate bill provides a level of clarity we didn't have before," said Tom Nickels,
AHA's executive vice president for government relations and public policy. Nickels described
the industry as being in "purgatory" between hammering the House bill and trying to

 anticipate the Senate bill.
The Senate plan notably went further than the House bill in curbing future Medicaid spending.
The upper chamber would have eventually limited Medicaid spending growth per beneficiary
to the consumer price index, which is far below the current growth rate.
"No element of our health care system has come close to CPI cost growth, certainly in my
lifetime," said Ceci Connolly, CEO of the Alliance of Community Health Plans. "That's an
unrealistic aspiration."
That's one area where Republicans might scale back the cuts. But it's tough to see how they're
going to significantly reduce the CBO projection of 15 million fewer insured while continuing
to scrap Obamacare's Medicaid expansion.
Already, Senate Republicans have given up on making radical changes to the individual
market. Their plan calls for subsidies to be available to individuals with incomes up to 350
percent of the federal poverty level, down from 400 percent under Obamacare.
That's a far cry from seven years of campaign promises to completely dismantle the federal
health care law. Despite the challenge forging consensus, Senate Republicans insist that they'll
eventually coalesce around a repeal package that fulfills that goal.
"You're dealing with people's lives with health care," Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) told reporters
Tuesday, after it was announced that the repeal vote would be delayed. "I'd rather do it right
than do it fast. But obviously you can't wait forever."
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Poll: Fewer than 4-in-10 voters back GOP health bill Back
By Steven Shepard   06/28/2017 06:18 AM EDT
Just 38 percent of voters approve of the Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare,
according to a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll conducted before Senate leaders pulled
the latest version of their bill in an effort to win over more GOP votes.
That's fewer than the 45 percent who disapprove of the Republican health care bill. Another
17 percent say they don't know or have no opinion of the bill.
Six in 10 Republican voters approve of the bill, but a quarter of members of President Donald
Trump's party disapprove. The numbers among Democrats are a mirror image: Twenty-five
percent approve, and 64 percent disapprove. But independents tilt against the measure: Only
30 percent approve, and 43 percent disapprove.
The intensity gap is on the side of the bill's opponents: Thirty-one percent of voters overall
"strongly" disapprove of the bill, roughly double the 16 percent who "strongly" approve.
The results are similar to voters' views of the health care bill that recently passed the House —

 though the wording of the poll question was changed in this new survey to reflect the Senate's
consideration of its own measure.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the chamber would not take up
the bill this week as previously planned. The POLITICO/Morning Consult poll was conducted
June 22-24 — prior to both the Kentucky senator's Tuesday announcement and the release on
Monday of the Congressional Budget Office's report on the bill's effects.
Other measures in the poll also point to the bill's challenges. More voters think the bill will
make the nation's health care system worse (41 percent) than believe will make it better (29
percent). More think it will increase costs for their families (42 percent) than think it will
decrease those costs (21 percent). Thirty-eight percent think the bill will hurt the quality of
health care, and only 26 percent think quality would be improved.
Though the poll was conducted before the CBO released its projection that 22 million fewer
Americans would have health insurance if the Senate bill became law, the report confirms
voters' beliefs: Forty-six percent say they expect the bill would decrease the number of
Americans with health insurance, while only 21 percent believe more people would be
insured.
As Senate Republicans attempt to recalibrate the bill to rein in moderate and conservative
defectors, voters are divided on the scope of the effort. Thirty-eight percent say the legislation
goes too far in making changes to the health care system, and another 23 percent say it doesn't
go far enough.
It's a split that exists within the GOP, as well.
"The tension between moderate Republicans and hard-liners that is playing out in the Senate is
mirrored in the polling," said Kyle Dropp, Morning Consult co-founder and chief research
officer. "While 31 percent of Republican voters think the Senate bill doesn't go far enough in
making changes to the health care system, 18 percent thinks it goes too far."
Republicans in both chambers have focused on advancing health care legislation solely with
votes in their own conferences, but the POLITICO/Morning Consult poll shows more voters
trust Democrats to handle the issue. Forty-six percent of voters trust Democrats in Congress
more to handle health care, while only a third trust Republicans more.
President Donald Trump remains far more popular with GOP voters than the Republican
health care bill: 80 percent of Republicans approve of the job Trump is doing. But Trump's
overall approval rating is still underwater: 45 percent of voters approve of his job
performance, and 51 percent disapprove.
The POLITICO/Morning Consult poll surveyed 1,994 registered voters and has a margin of
error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Morning Consult is a nonpartisan media and technology company that provides data-driven
research and insights on politics, policy and business strategy.
More details on the poll and its methodology can be found in these two documents —
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Trumka: 'We will not relent' in fight against GOP health care bill Back
By Ian Kullgren   06/28/2017 11:13 AM EDT
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said today he will keep mobilizing forces to kill the GOP
health care bill.
In a conference call with reporters, Trumka said the AFL-CIO is pouring resources into five
key states — Ohio, Alaska, West Virginia, Nevada and Maine — to sway on-the-fence
Republicans. The efforts include TV and social media ads, public rallies, town halls and phone
drives to get voters to call senate offices.
"We will not relent until it's dead and gone," Trumka said.
Trumka took credit, in part, for eroding support in the Senate and delaying a vote on the bill.
"Working people brought this bill to a screeching halt," Trumka said. "We mobilized in record
time, and we're not about to step down."
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Why I'm Not Betting Against Mitch McConnell Back
By Jeff Greenfield   06/28/2017 01:34 PM EDT
If you're planning to watch Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell cajole a clutch of
disaffected Republican colleagues into casting a "yes" vote for the moribund health care bill,
arm yourself with a scorecard and calculator. With nearly $200 billion to allocate—assuming
that effort doesn't infuriate his more conservative colleagues—you can expect a blossoming of
catchy catchphrases to describe the efforts of a wily negotiator whose capacity for pulling
legislative rabbits out of hats should never be underestimated.
Remember the "Cornhusker Kickback," the derisive term Republicans used in 2010 to
describe the goodies that Democrats bestowed on Nebraska to win over their foot-dragging
senator, Ben Nelson? Well, we've already seen the "Aleutian Advantage," aimed at the high
cost of medical care in Lisa Murkowski's Alaska. Soon we may see the "Badger Bestowal"
(for Wisconsin's Ron Johnson), the "Buckeye Benefaction" (for Ohio's Rob Portman), the
"Pine Tree Premium" (for Maine's Susan Collins) and the "Sunflower Subsidy" (for Pat
Roberts and Jerry Moran of Kansas).
The run-up to the actual vote (assuming McConnell does not fold his cards and give up) is
going to feature running tabs on every cable news channel and political website, along with
daily prediction models and betting odds. With that kind of frenzied coverage, it's hard to

 remember that there are some fundamental underpinnings to this fight that are worth keeping
in the front of your mind:
1. The Vote Will Be Close, Because That's the New Normal.
Once upon a time, major social legislation was the product of bipartisan consensus. In 1935,
Social Security was passed by votes of 372-33 vote in the House and 77-6 in the Senate.
Thirty years later, Medicare passed 313-115 in the House and 68-21 in the Senate; a plurality
of House Republicans and 13 GOP senators voted "aye." But over the past quarter-century, a
very different pattern has emerged. President Bill Clinton's tax and budget proposals passed by
a single vote in the Senate—Vice President Al Gore broke a 50-50 tie—and with a 219-213
vote in the House. George W. Bush's prescription drug plan passed 220-215 in the House, but
only after GOP leaders held the vote open for hours. Barack Obama's stimulus proposal won
exactly 60 votes in the Senate—the bare minimum to avoid a filibuster—and his Affordable
Health Care Act won the same 60-vote minimum. And the House's bid to "repeal and replace
Obamacare" passed earlier this year with 217 votes—one more than the bare minimum, due to
vacancies. That bill was nearly defeated because of the polarization of the parties, and in
particular the threat of primaries within the Republican Party by foes of anything that smacks
of government regulation or taxes. Now, competing cross-pressures on Republican
conservatives and moderates all but assure that McConnell will have almost no margin for
error.
However ...
2. There's Enormous Incentive Not to Let the President Lose a Key Vote
In every one of those key votes, the president prevailed. Why? Because, when the vote is that
close, no member of Congress wants to be seen as the person who inflicted a poetical defeat
on a president of his or her own party. Back in 1993, then-Senator Bob Kerrey—no fan of
Clinton's character or policies—decided at the last minute to support Clinton's budget
proposal, telling him: "I could not and should not cast a vote that brings down your
presidency." Further, these reluctant party members have often been rewarded with significant
concessions. Clinton abandoned any effort at an energy tax to win over suburban Democrats;
Obama's health care plan bent heavily toward insurance companies to help win the support of
Senator Joe Lieberman, whose state of Connecticut was home to many insurance companies.
At Lieberman's insistence, the bill also dropped the whole idea of a "public option," a step
toward a single-payer system dear to the hearts of more progressive Democrats.)
And in this case, concessions are even more likely because ...
3. "Winning" Matters Way More Than What's Actually in the Bill
There's a story about a spectator at a bullfight who sees a vendor selling "Hot Meat Pies."
When he bites into one, it's cold, doughy and meatless. When he complains, the vendor days:
"No, no— 'Hot Meat Pie' is just the name of the pie."
The is where the Republicans are today. They have spent seven years promising their base that
they will "repeal and replace Obamacare." At this point, that is all that matters. To quote
political analyst Vince Lombardi, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." So, if it takes
a substantial increase in Medicaid funding—if it takes firm protection for people with
preexisting conditions—or, alternatively, if it takes letting states permit grossly inadequate

 insurance policies—that is what will be in the bill. The one likely invulnerable provision is the
massive cut in taxes for the affluent; abandoning that would be akin to the Roman Catholic
Church declaring that the Trinity is just a suggestion. You can see this mentality in a recent
column by conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, who chastised wayward Republican senators
that "to vote 'no' on whatever compromise arrives is to express contempt for the Republican
Party as a whole."
Complicating the negotiating is something we have never seen before, namely ...
4. The President Has No Idea What's in the Bill and No Idea Whether He'd Back It If He
Did Know
In every recent case, presidents were fully engaged in the struggles to shape these bills.
Clinton and Obama were policy wonks; George W. Bush, while often painted as detached
when it came to details, was a full partner in the struggle to get his prescription drug plan
through the House. Trump, on the other hand, is on record as declaring that 2 plus 2 equals 5,
or 7, or 86. By that I mean he has promised to fully protect Medicaid, lower premiums,
decrease deductibles and increase benefits, all at a lower cost. His familiarity with the process
can be gauged by the fact that he a) threw a victory party after the House passed the bill, and
b) later declared the bill as "mean" and "a piece of s—." During the first round of House
negotiations, my colleague Tim Alberta reported, the president had trouble cutting a deal
"because he lacked familiarity with the legislation itself"; this week, the New York Times
reports that the president seems not to have understood that the Senate bill's centerpiece is a
massive tax cut.
It is not too much to say that if someone suggested he "repeal and replace Obamacare" by
taking the Medicare law and striking "over 65" from it, Trump would embrace the idea with
enthusiasm. The problem for McConnell and his colleagues, then, is that the only assurance
they have that the president will not undercut whatever deal they strike is that he has the same
focus on detail as Governor William J. Lepetomane in "Blazing Saddles."
Taken together, these underlying realities suggest that, if you're betting on history to repeat
itself, McConnell will get 50 votes for his bill. But betting on history these past two years has
proven to be a fool's wager; if McConnell does manage to pass the bill, it will be the
legislative equivalent of squaring a circle.
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Senate GOP seethes at Trump impulsiveness Back
By Alex Isenstadt and Josh Dawsey   06/27/2017 09:06 PM EDT
Top GOP officials and senators say White House chaos and impulsiveness are crippling
efforts to expand the Republican Senate majority in 2018, unraveling long-laid plans and
needlessly jeopardizing incumbents.
There's a widespread sense of exasperation with the president, interviews with nearly two
dozen senior Republicans reveal, and deep frustration with an administration they believe

 doesn't fully grasp what it will take to preserve the narrow majority or add to it.
The most recent flash point involves Nevada Sen. Dean Heller, who was attacked by a White
House-sanctioned outside group after announcing his opposition to the now stalled Obamacare
repeal bill. Heller, the most endangered GOP incumbent up for reelection in 2018, was
initially targeted with a surprise $1 million digital, TV and radio assault — an act of political
retaliation that stunned senators and other top GOP officials.
The TV and radio commercials, produced by America First Policies — which is staffed by a
number of Trump's top campaign aides — accused Heller of refusing to keep his "promise" to
dismantle Obamacare.
The offensive reflected Trump's mounting frustration with Capitol Hill Republicans who
refuse to advance his stymied legislative agenda and was designed to send a loud message that
it's time to get on board. Yet it infuriated Majority Leader Mitch McConnell himself, who
privately fumed that it would make it harder to get Heller's support for the legislation. Some
McConnell allies reached out to the organization directly to express their displeasure and to
plead with it to cease the attacks, reasoning that it could badly hurt Heller's already
challenging reelection bid.
"I share the administration's frustration on members wavering on repeal, but the answer is not
to attack the most vulnerable member of the conference," said Rob Jesmer, a former National
Republican Senatorial Committee executive director.
By Tuesday evening, after several senators complained directly to the president about the antiHeller ads during a meeting earlier in the day at the White House, the group decided to stop
airing the spots. Heller himself brought up the commercials during the meeting, a spokesman
for the senator confirmed. (An America First Policies official insisted that the group pulled the
commercials because Heller showed up to the White House discussion, arguing that his
presence demonstrated he was willing to negotiate on the bill.)
"[Halting the ads] was a responsible decision that I'm hopeful leads to a good working
relationship going forward," said Josh Holmes, a former McConnell chief of staff.
McConnell has also been stewing about another race: the Alabama Senate primary, which has
turned into a personal priority for the majority leader. For weeks, McConnell and top political
aides had been asking the Republican National Committee to release coordinated funding to
help newly appointed Sen. Luther Strange, who is trying to fend off a large field of GOP
primary opponents in a late summer special election. The NRSC and another McConnellallied group, Senate Leadership Fund, are already aggressively boosting the Alabama senator.
Yet after weeks of requests, no RNC expenditures have been granted, and Senate Republican
strategists began to wonder whether the requests had simply been lost in a bureaucratic logjam
— or worse, whether the anti-establishment president was reluctant to have the national party
wade into a contested primary.
The lack of commitment caused so much consternation that McConnell and Strange brought
the matter directly to the White House, asking for the administration to approve of the
funding. Strange has talked directly to Trump about it, according to two sources briefed on the
matter. McConnell personally lobbied chief of staff Reince Priebus, a former RNC chief of
staff who remains plugged into the committee's operations.

 As of Tuesday morning, however, according to a RNC official, the national party still hadn't
given final approval.
White House spokespersons did not respond to a request for comment.
In Arizona, where Republican Sen. Jeff Flake, a Trump critic, is facing a difficult reelection,
Trump-fueled primary worries are intensifying. Prior to the 2016 election, Trump vented
openly about Flake's criticism of him — at one point, backstage before a campaign rally in
Arizona, telling top aides animatedly that he wanted to find a Republican opponent to
challenge the senator in 2018, according to two people familiar with the exchange. The
administration's anger at Flake has flared anew amid his criticism of the president's decision to
fire former FBI Director James Comey.
Flake has already drawn a Trump-friendly primary opponent in former state Sen. Kelli Ward,
and two other allies of the president — Trump 2016 campaign COO Jeff DeWit and former
state GOP chair Robert Graham — could also try to unseat him.
Republican officials say they expected some turbulence as they learned to coexist with a
president who is, at heart, a political newcomer who is relatively unfamiliar with
congressional politics. But even so, the wild unpredictability of the Trump White House has
led to considerable consternation and rattled a GOP firmament that views next year's Senate
election landscape as a golden opportunity to expand the majority.
"No committee likes instability, and it appears they're creating instability," said Rob Collins,
who as NRSC executive director during the 2014 cycle helped to lead the successful GOP
push to seize control of the upper chamber.
Appearing before a small group of donors and activists recently, NRSC Chairman Cory
Gardner (R-Colo.) expressed concern about how the political environment is making it harder
to get candidates into races and said the wooing of potential Senate candidates was going
slower than expected, said one person who was present for the private gathering.
Potential contenders, he said, were deeply uncertain about whether to enter races given the
challenging political conditions and worried that things could get worse.
An NRSC spokeswoman said "our recruitment efforts are going as planned" and disputed the
notion that Gardner had concerns about Trump or the political environment.
"Chairman Gardner, who didn't get into his Senate race until March of 2014, knows firsthand
that candidates do not need to announce early in a cycle to win," said Katie Martin, the
spokeswoman.
Trump has already complicated the GOP's 2018 candidate recruitment plans, dating back to
just before the inauguration, when the president nominated Montana Republican Ryan Zinke
to the Interior secretary post. McConnell had been pursuing Zinke for months, viewing the
congressman as a prized recruit who could defeat Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in 2018, and had
met with him to discuss a possible race. Top party strategists had reviewed polling data
suggesting that Zinke would start out the contest in a virtual dead heat with the incumbent.
When he found out that Trump was about to tap Zinke for the Cabinet post, McConnell
launched a late effort to get him to reconsider. He phoned several White House officials and

 explained to them that Zinke was a top prospect in the Montana race, one whom Senate
Republicans had been after for months, said one person familiar with the calls. It didn't work.
McConnell had been pushing the White House to appoint a pair of red-state Democratic
incumbents up for reelection in 2018, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin and North Dakota Sen.
Heidi Heitkamp, to Cabinet positions — a gambit that would have improved the GOP's odds
of seizing their seats.
Yet Trump ignored the advice. While Manchin and Heitkamp were invited to Trump Tower
— something they were happy to publicize to their conservative constituents — neither was
tapped. In the months since, Manchin, who faces the hurdle of running for reelection in a state
that Trump won by over 40 percentage points, has eagerly presented himself as something of a
White House ally — a rare Democrat who is willing to work with the president.
The image of Manchin being close to the president — fed by a photo of Manchin seated next
to Trump in the White House, and by the tales the senator tells of his phone conversations with
the commander in chief — have created headaches for the NRSC, which has planned to target
the West Virginia seat aggressively. At the committee's Capitol Hill offices, said one senior
Republican, discussion about how to contend with the perception that Manchin is working
with the president has come up in meetings.
For Senate Republicans, not everything about the Trump White House has been negative.
Among party operatives, there is extensive praise reserved for Vice President Mike Pence,
who has emerged as the administration's de facto ambassador to Republicans planning for next
year's races.
Pence has begun promoting the party's Senate contenders. During a stop in West Virginia,
Pence asked to take a photo with GOP Rep. Evan Jenkins, who is challenging Manchin, and
then posted the picture on his Twitter feed, accompanied by the caption: "Enjoyed seeing Rep.
@EvanJenkinsWV while visiting Charleston, WV today. Thanks to his leadership we will
Make America Great Again."
"There is nothing more powerful than a fully engaged and fully functional White House," said
Jesmer. "One that is using its political arm to sell its agenda on TV and online. One that is
using the prestige of Air Force One and Air Force Two to garner significant grass roots and
earned media. And one that has a coordinated messaging strategy with allies on the Hill, the
Cabinet and stakeholders."
For now, the GOP will have to be content with the president's efforts in Florida, one of the
swing states he won in 2016. During a recent visit, Trump began a speech by noting that he
wanted the state's Republican governor, Rick Scott, to run for Senate in 2018. It was an
unexpected move, given that other Republicans might be interested in seeking the seat and
because presidents typically don't weigh in on primaries at such an early stage in the election
cycle.
"I hope he runs for Senate," he said, before interrupting himself. "I know I'm not supposed to
say that."
Seung Min Kim contributed to this report.
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House Republicans want to cut funding for administration's telecom arm Back
By John Hendel   06/28/2017 03:59 PM EDT
House Republicans want to slash the fiscal 2018 budget for the Commerce Department's
telecom and tech arm even more than the Trump administration budget would. Legislative text
unveiled this afternoon would allocate $30 million for the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration, about a quarter less than what it's received in recent years and $6
million less than what the White House suggested in its proposal.
NTIA is the administration branch responsible for helping manage wireless spectrum owned
by federal government agencies such as the Department of Defense. It's also run several
initiatives to spur broadband deployment and helped get the FirstNet public safety broadband
network off the ground. The agency recently described in its budget justification many tasks it
would not be able to perform even if only funded at $36 million.
The GOP measure would also forbid "NASA and the Office of Science and Technology
Policy [from] engaging in bilateral activities with China unless authorized or certified via
procedures established in the bill," the House Appropriations Commerce, Science and Justice
subcommittee noted. It would allocate $865 million for the National Institute of Standards and
Technology, a cut of $87 million from the current fiscal year but $140 million more than the
White House recommendation.
The subcommittee plans to take up the measure for markup Thursday.
Republicans also unveiled the Financial Services funding bill, which would cut the FCC
budget from about $340 to $322 million, on par with what the White House requested. The
Financial Services subcommittee will mark up that bill on Thursday as well.
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Business associations to Congress: Hurry up on tax reform Back
By Colin Wilhelm   06/28/2017 03:25 PM EDT
Some of Washington's most influential business lobbies just gave Congress a clear message on
tax reform: Hurry up.
"In the short-term, we urge you to press forward with the adoption of a Fiscal Year 2018
concurrent budget resolution including reconciliation instructions that would aid the swift
passage of comprehensive, pro-growth tax reform," the groups wrote in a rare joint letter
addressed to leaders of both parties in both chambers of Congress.
Signing on to the letter were the Chamber of Commerce, the Business Roundtable, the

 National Association of Manufacturers and the National Federation of Independent Business.
Tax reform advocates have become increasingly restive about the pace of the effort,
particularly with Congress and the White House bogged down on repealing and replacing
Obamacare.
"We understand that the Senate is actively considering health care legislation, but it is
important that the House start the budget process now, so that reconciliation instructions will
be available to move tax reform legislation expediently," the groups wrote.
"The federal tax code has weighed America down for far too long. You now have a once-in-ageneration opportunity to substantially improve America's economy, but accomplishing this
task may well require the special legislative procedures attendant to a budget resolution's
reconciliation instructions," they added.
House lawmakers have reached an impasse over the level of spending cuts to include in
instructions for reconciliation, a budget maneuver that Republicans plan to use to avert a
Democratic filibuster in the Senate. Conservatives, including House Budget Committee Chair
Diane Black (R-Tenn.), are pushing for spending cuts to be tied to the reconciliation
instructions House Speaker Paul Ryan wants to use for tax reform.
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Budget & Appropriations Brief: House Republicans zero in on defense spending deal — Democrats lay out fiscal
2018 demands — Senate awaits budget score on GOP repeal plan
Monday, June 26, 2017 3:33:20 PM

By Sarah Ferris and Jennifer Scholtes   06/26/2017 03:28 PM EDT
IT'S ALL HAPPENING: House appropriators are forging ahead with their closed-door
defense markup tonight. And yes, since they didn't call the whole thing off, you can be sure
House Budget Committee leaders have agreed to be a bit more generous to the Pentagon in
this year's budget resolution.
As Sarah reported for Pros this weekend, those budget writers are getting mighty close.
Weekend work: Appropriators released the fiscal 2018 defense bill Sunday afternoon after
plenty of back and forth between Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry and Budget
Chairwoman Diane Black . The bill gives $584 billion for base Pentagon spending and an
extra $74 billion in war funding. If you're thinking that figure falls short of the many defense
numbers we've been tossing around this month ($603 billion versus $621 billion versus $640
billion), don't fret. This is just the money for DoD. More will go to military construction and
nuclear programs under the Energy Department, Connor O'Brien explains.
HITCHING A RIDE: One interesting nugget from the just-released defense bill: House
appropriators want to make it harder for the Pentagon to shutter unneeded bases. Those
closures, colloquially called "BRAC," could save as much as $2 billion per year, according to
defense leaders, Connor O'Brien tells us.
GOOD MONDAY AFTERNOON! Reach out: jscholtes@politico.com (@jascholtes) and
sferris@politico.com (@sarahnferris).
Doc of the day — A poll commissioned by the American Federation of Teachers found that
nearly three quarters of respondents oppose the Trump administration's proposal to cut
education funding by more than 13 percent. More from Morning Education.
#DailyBudgetFact — Seventy-nine years ago a federal minimum wage went into effect under
the Fair Labor Standards Act. Congress initially set the wage at 25 cents an hour, which
amounted to about $3.50 in current dollars. More from our This Day in Politics series.
Tweet du jour: Our @seungminkim tweeted over the weekend that @JohnCornyn is leaving
the door open to delaying the health care vote. Responding today, the senator tweets: "I am
closing the door. We need to do it this week before double digit premium increases are
announced for next year."
APPROPRIATIONS
IS IT SEPTEMBER ALREADY? Democrats are already drawing their lines in the sand for
this fall's spending fight, with almost 100 days to go until the deadline. Senate Minority
Leader Chuck Schumer, joined by four Democratic appropriators, sent a letter today urging
GOP leaders to strike a deal to avert the looming sequester.

 Playing the long game: Without congressional action this fall, those automatic spending cuts
— which have never before gone into effect for a full fiscal year — would cut billions from
both defense and domestic programs. Most appropriators, even Republicans, say there's no
way to avoid lifting the caps at some point. But it's certainly not top of mind.
The Democrats are demanding:
— Parity be protected (AKA raising caps equally for both defense and non-defense)
— All 12 spending bills get passed — "not just a select few"
— No "poison pill" riders
— No "border wall" or "deportation force" funding
MORE MARKUPS: Still no budget yet, but House Appropriations Chairman Rodney
Frelinghuysen is cruising right along. Heads of the Commerce, Justice and Science panel, as
well as the Financial Services subcommittee, will hold markups on Thursday for fiscal 2018
bills. The former will begin at 2 p.m and the latter at 3 p.m.
By our count, we've got:
— One bill to be considered by full committee this week (Legislative Branch)
— Five bills to be considered by subcommittees this week (Defense; Agriculture; Energy and
Water; Commerce, Justice and Science; and Financial Services)
— One bill already passed by full committee (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs)
— Four bills remaining (Homeland Security; Interior; Labor, Health and Education; State and
Foreign Operations)
OBAMACARE
THE SCORE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR (ROUND THREE): CBO is expected to
release another analysis today of the GOP's effort to repeal Obamacare, weighing in on Senate
Republicans' latest iteration. And budget analysts predict the score is likely to say the
legislation would leave millions more uninsured than Obamacare, Adam Cancryn and Dan
Diamond report. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are busy moving the goalposts, planning to
release a revised version of their bill as early as today, in an effort to quell growing dissent,
Burgess Everett and Jennifer Haberkorn explain. Seldom have GOP leaders faced a more
arduous whipping operation than now, with lawmakers from all wings of the party
withholding support, Elana Schor and Seung Min Kim note.
We've got you covered on Obamacare coverage:
Sen. Ron Johnson ... slams the repeal plan, wants to 'slow the process down,' and isn't
bluffing.
GOP opposition: Skepticism remains   Invitation to naysayers   Freedom Caucus holds fire
President Donald Trump weighs in: Dems 'own Obamacare!'   'Remember keep your doctor,

 keep your plan'
States impact: Single-payer dreaming put on hold   Freedom to sell across state lines   GOP
governors could be secret weapon
Political angling: Why Dems can't break through   Trump political arm tells GOP to get in
line   Koch-backed group calls health fight 'humbling'   Pro-Trump group targets Heller
EDUCATION
SCOTUS SPEAKS: States can no longer close their coffers when religious schools come
knocking. The Supreme Court ruled this morning that states can't deny funding for religious
schools simply because they are religious, Benjamin Wermund reports. The court ruled 7-2
that Missouri wrongly denied a church a state grant for a playground "simply because of what
it is — a church."
Vague on vouchers: The ruling, hailed as a victory by religious groups, is vague about hotly
debated school choice policy, however. The court doesn't say whether states can legally
prevent public money (in the form of tuition support) from going to religious organizations.
FALLING BEHIND: Supporters of a closely watched voucher program in Indiana got some
bad news this morning. A new study found that Indiana students who received a voucher to
swap their public educations for private schooling saw "substantial annual achievement
losses" in math in their first few years, Caitlin Emma reports. A glimmer of hope? Students
who stuck with private schools appeared to "make up" the difference in math scores within
three to four years.
IMMIGRATION
'THE WALL' HAS ALREADY STALLED: Construction of the Trump administration's
border wall prototype was supposed to begin last week in San Diego, but the Union-Tribune
reports that bids for the $20 million project are still being reviewed. U.S. Customs and Border
Protection declined to say what caused the delay, or whether the agency has reviewed options
for putting solar panels on the structure, Ian Kullgren reports for Morning Shift.
DEFENSE
SUCK IT UP: In a Q&A with Greg Hellman, Sen. Deb Fischer complained that the upper
chamber should be more lickety-split in moving forward on defense spending. "I have found
that very frustrating that we pass a NDAA, and two weeks later we can't get on a defense
appropriations bill," she said. "We all vote for authorization of these programs and then won't
even take up an appropriations bill to fund them. I don't know how you go home and justify
that to people in your state. So, I think, suck it up, we need to start doing our job and taking on
appropriations bills."
JOBS
MINIMUM WAGE WOES: University of Washington researchers are out today with a
study showing that Seattle's $13 minimum wage has reduced the hours of low-wage workers
by 9.4 percent. The study examined the first two hikes in Seattle's $15 minimum wage law,
from $9.47 to $11 in 2015 and to $13 in 2016. The first round had little effect, the research
found. But in the second, hours for low-wage workers fell by 3.5 million per quarter, Ian

 Kullgren explains.
ENTITLEMENTS
CAN'T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS: In her latest episode of The Global Politico podcast, Susan
Glasser chats with Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who points to Trump's infrastructure investment
plan and refusal to tamper with Social Security as flashpoints for the presidency. If you want
to increase military spending and drive down the debt, "it's going to take entitlements,"
Kinzinger says. "Both sides know that," he adds. "We just pretend like it's not the case."
The infrastructure mismatch: Kinzinger says he's personally "very supportive" of Trump's
infrastructure dreams. "We have to build this country," he said. "And frankly, as a
conservative Republican, if you read the Constitution, it outlines the role of the federal
government in infrastructure." But the vision could be a tougher sell, "with other members
who are more budget hawk-focused," Kinzinger warns.
POLITICAL STRATEGY
HOPEFUL, BUT WORRIED: Reporting from Colorado, Kevin Robillard sets the scene for
us at the summer seminar meeting of the Koch brothers' network of conservative groups:
Donors see a major opportunity this year to achieve years-old Republican goals of reforming
the tax code and passing a new health care law. But they are also consumed with worry that
the GOP will somehow blow the chance it has been waiting for — whether because of an
unfocused president or fretful congressional Republicans.
EARMARKS
— $6.5 billion debt for 100,000 residents of U.S. Virgin Islands. The New York Times.
— Johnson: 'Where the Senate health bill fails.' The New York Times.
— How the right gets Reagan wrong. POLITICO Magazine.
— Senate Democrats: Boost domestic spending, not just defense. The Associated Press.
— Corporate tax rate at 28% seen as more likely than historic cut. Bloomberg News.
ON TAP TUESDAY
9:30 a.m. — The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and the Environment holds
a hearing on EPA's budget. 124 Dirksen Senate Office Building.
10 a.m. — The House Appropriations Committee holds a hearing on the budget for the United
Nations and international organizations. 2359 Rayburn House Office Building.
10 a.m. — The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General
Government holds a hearing on budgets for the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission. 138 Dirksen Senate Office Building.
10:30 a.m. — The Senate Appropriations Labor-HHS Subcommittee holds a hearing on the
Labor Department's budget. 192 Dirksen Senate Office Building.

 WE'RE COUNTING: 96 days until federal funding runs out, the Children's Health Insurance
Program is up for renewal and the National Flood Insurance Program expires. 461 days until
farm bill authorization is up (Sept. 30, 2018). [Who knows how many] days until the nation
will default if the debt limit isn't raised.
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Budget committee nearing deal with defense hawks Back
By Sarah Ferris   06/24/2017 04:40 PM EDT
The House Budget Committee is nearing an agreement with defense hawks to advance its
long-awaited budget resolution next week, a GOP aide familiar with the talks confirmed
Saturday.
The House GOP's tentative deal would cap base defense spending at $621 billion for fiscal
year 2018 — the same level proposed by budget-writers last week, but with a $10 billion boost
to war spending.
The budget committee would also agree to raise defense levels by 5 percent annually over the
next three years.
As part of the compromise, the House Budget Committee bumped up its request for
mandatory cuts through reconciliation. The committee will now seek $200 billion in cuts over
10 years, up from $150 billion.
The dispute over defense spending remains the key sticking point as the House Budget
Committee aimed to release its markup next week.
The updated numbers came out of Friday meetings between Budget Chairwoman Diane Black
(R-Tenn.) and House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry.
Budget-writers are seeking to nail down the figures this weekend, ahead of the Monday night
markup of the House's defense appropriations bill.
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By Connor O'Brien   06/25/2017 07:55 PM EDT
The House Appropriations Committee today released fiscal 2018 defense spending legislation.
Text of the measure is here, and a summary is here.

 The legislation allocates $584 billion for the base Pentagon budget and an extra $74 billion in
war funding.
The bill appears to conform to an emerging House Republican spending framework, which
calls for $621 billion in national defense spending, including funding for the Pentagon's base
budget, military infrastructure programs and nuclear programs under the Energy Department.
Like the House Armed Services Committee version of the National Defense Authorization
Act, the legislation funds more active-duty Army troops than requested by the Pentagon, as
well as a higher 2.4 percent military pay raise. It also funds procurement of 11 Navy ships as
well as 84 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, 24 F/A-18 Super Hornets and 56 Army UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopters.
The Defense Appropriations Subcommittee is set to mark up the measure in a closed session
Monday evening.
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Defense spending bill bars a new BRAC Back
By Connor O'Brien   06/26/2017 08:45 AM EDT
The newly released House defense appropriations bill would prohibit a new round of base
realignment and closure.
The fiscal 2018 defense spending measure is set to be marked up by the Defense
Appropriations Subcommittee today.
If adopted by the full House, the provision, which would bar funding "to propose, plan for, or
execute" a BRAC, would be a blow to Pentagon efforts to close excess infrastructure, which
defense leaders have said could save as much as $2 billion a year once implemented.
The Pentagon's budget proposes waiting until 2021 to implement BRAC.
In recent years, the Pentagon has faced staunch skepticism from many lawmakers wary of
closing bases in their home states as well as the upfront costs of a BRAC and whether the
proposal would generate savings. So, it appears unlikely Congress would greenlight a new
round of base closures this year.
The House version of the National Defense Authorization Act includes no provision barring
BRAC, but doesn't specifically authorize a new round either.
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 CBO score sure to add to McConnell's headaches --Back
By Adam Cancryn and Dan Diamond   06/26/2017 05:26 AM EDT
The CBO is poised to tell Senate Republicans this week that their health plan will leave
millions more uninsured than Obamacare — with the losses estimated from 15 million to 22
million over a decade, according to a half-dozen budget analysts polled by POLITICO.
"What I can say with confidence is that the Senate bill will lead to very large coverage losses,"
predicted Matt Fiedler of the Brookings Institution, which had previewed the CBO score of
the House bill in March but declined to do so for the Senate. "The only question is how large."
And that could complicate GOP leaders' attempts to corral wavering moderates as they race to
lock down votes ahead of a possible vote by week's end to give President Donald Trump his
first legislative victory.
Uncommitted moderates, like Sens. Rob Portman of Ohio, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and
Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, will face increasing pressure to oppose the bill. All
hail from states that have expanded Medicaid, where hundreds of thousands of newly covered
Americans might lose coverage.
Some senators have already staked out opposition to significant declines in coverage. "I
cannot support a bill that's going to result in tens of millions of people losing their health
insurance," Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said on Thursday.
Senate Republicans can afford to lose only two votes to pass their bill through the budget
reconciliation process on a party-line vote.
The CBO score of the House bill — which was released 10 days before an initially planned
floor vote and projected a coverage decline of 24 million people — was a factor in House
Speaker Paul Ryan's decision to cancel the vote in late March, as many moderates said they
couldn't vote for the legislation as written and needed more time to review it. Rep. Ryan
Costello (R-Pa.), who voted for the bill in committee, was among the handful of House
Republicans who ended up deciding to vote against the bill after the CBO score.
But nearly all House members ended up backing the final bill without waiting for an updated
score. Several weeks later, the budget analysts found a coverage decline of 23 million over a
decade for that plan.
The CBO score of the Senate bill, expected as early as Monday, is nearly certain to project
major declines in coverage because of the bill's significant funding cuts to Medicaid, budget
experts said.
Given the bill's myriad waiver possibilities and the time crunch, some organizations said they
aren't bothering to run formal analyses this time.
"We gave up," said one budget expert who has analyzed the Republican bill. "Too much
uncertainty."
By all accounts, there is no threshold uninsured number that would kill the bill. GOP senators
are already attempting to inoculate themselves from political blowback by assailing the budget
office's reliability, a running attack by the party since the health care process began.

 "I have a lot of questions about the accuracy of the CBO," said Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso.
Republican budget experts have bemoaned those attacks. "Should Republicans take CBO
seriously? Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, they have no choice," said Bill Hoagland, who was an
early employee of the budget office and later worked for former Senate Majority Leader Bill
Frist (R-Tenn.). "The rules and procedures under the Budget Act require that cost estimates be
prepared by CBO."
Doug Holtz-Eakin, a former head of the CBO and the leader of the conservative American
Action Forum, says he's upset by some of the criticism but understands where it comes from,
too.
"I believe it's reasonable for people to disagree where CBO comes down sometimes," HoltzEakin said. "I don't like it when people attack the integrity of CBO or somehow accuse them
of tilting the playing field. But they're just going to struggle with this. They are."
Some Republicans like Ryan have attacked the CBO's projections but also touted numbers
published by the office — when it suits them.
"The CBO does a great job, by and large, on how much something costs," Health and Human
Services Secretary Tom Price said on Sunday. "They do a relatively poor job on what the
coverage consequences of a health plan are."
Hoagland observed that Republicans "like the spending savings associated with the reduction
in Medicaid, but they don't like the number estimated to reduce coverage."
"You can't have it both ways," he said.
While the Senate bill includes many similar provisions as the House bill, it also includes
changes to Obamacare subsidies and other insurance market reforms that could make the
decline slightly smaller.
Some Senate Republicans have spent years praising the CBO's reliability and accuracy; Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley has repeatedly said that CBO is "like God" in Washington.
"There are those who will want to discount a CBO score," said Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas.
But "it's what we have here, it's what we utilize, and I think it's an important discussion."
Several senators said they're explicitly waiting for the CBO report to understand the broader
implications of the bill. "There is a possibility when we see the CBO score that the Republican
plan spends more than the Democrats have been spending," said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who
has been a critic of the GOP health care effort.
"My analysis is that [consumers'] out-of-pocket costs would increase under the Senate bill,"
Collins said. "That's one of my major concerns, we'll have to see what CBO says."
That kind of scope is one reason the CBO projections are so important, budget analysts say.
"I would be very, very worried for Republicans to dismiss the CBO estimates," Hoagland said.
"It was established specifically for the purpose of what we're going through — an objective
analysis of [major] Congressional legislation."

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Senate GOP revises health bill in hunt for votes Back
By Burgess Everett and Jennifer Haberkorn   06/26/2017 08:29 AM EDT
Senate Republicans released a revised version of their bill to repeal Obamacare Monday and
are preparing further changes to overcome deep opposition in the party toward last week's
initial effort, according to people familiar with the matter.
The updated text is intended to promote continuous health coverage, which was left out of the
discussion draft released Thursday and is designed to encourage people to buy insurance
ahead of an emergency.
The Republican leadership and its allies as well, as President Donald Trump, are working
furiously to tamp down criticism of the legislation and a voting timetable that will provide
perhaps just a couple a days for senators to review the final product.
Trump called undecided GOP senators including Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Rand Paul of
Kentucky, Ted Cruz of Texas and Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia to feel them out on
healthcare, said White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Monday afternoon.
In a pointed exchange with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on Monday, Johnson said the
bill does "nothing adequate to bring down the premiums" and said that Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) should allow more time before a vote. Hewitt responded: "That's
why you got reelected, to pass this bill this week. It's a disaster not to do so."
"You don't have to do it this week. I just completely disagree ... I see what leadership's trying
to do. They're trying to jam this thing through," Johnson said.
Pressed on how he will vote if forced to do so this week, Johnson said he prefers not to kill the
bill: "I've not said I'm a no. But I'm not a yes yet."
Despite the complaints, Republicans are still expecting a vote this week as McConnell aims to
reach a conclusion before the July 4 recess.
After previously leaving the door open to a vote next month, party whip John Cornyn of Texas
said on Twitter that "we need to do it this week before double digit premium increases are
announced for next year."
Most people in the party's leadership believe that letting the bill hang out over a recess will
result in more "no" votes and hurt the GOP's momentum. Earlier on Monday, the president
also suggested that the party could let insurance markets collapse if the bill fails this week.
"Republican Senators are working very hard to get there, with no help from the Democrats.
Not easy! Perhaps just let OCare crash & burn!" Trump said in a tweet.
Adding to the GOP's problems, the American Medical Association — the nation's largest trade

 group of physicians — announced its opposition to the Republican bill Monday because it
would violate medicine's standard to "first, do no harm." The medical group supported the
passage of Obamacare, an endorsement Republicans have long held against the organization
Republicans did get one nod of approval. Insurance company Anthem said the Senate bill
"will markedly improve the stability of the individual market and moderate premium
increases" but acknowledged the company is still reviewing the "challenges the current bill
proposes" to Medicaid.
A number of Republican senators have balked at the initial draft of the bill, with several more
moderate members blasting it from the center for its strict future Medicaid spending
constraints and more conservative senators like Johnson railing against the bill as only a
partial repeal of Obamacare.
The revised Senate bill would include a six-month "lock out" period in which people who
don't have insurance have to wait before their policy takes effect. The lock out would apply to
people who have been uninsured for at least 63 days; people would not have to pay their
premiums during that time. The House bill would have allowed insurance companies to charge
uninsured people up to 30 percent more for up to one year.
This proposal represents the GOP alternative to Obamacare's individual mandate, which is
deeply unpopular but helps keep insurance markets afloat.
A White House official said there will be big changes to the bill after the Congressional
Budget Office score, which will determine "how much can be given to the moderates."
Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) shocked Republicans on Friday by strongly opposing the current
draft of the bill for its Medicaid cuts, even after McConnell had implored senators not to take
hard lines and remain open to continuing negotiations. A Trump-affiliated outside group has
threatened him with attacks ads.
Changing minds in the Senate may prove far more difficult than in the House.
Heller is the most vulnerable Republican senator up for reelection next year, and it may be
politically helpful for him to oppose a bill that cuts benefits to low-income voters in his state.
On the flip-side, Johnson and conservative Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Mike Lee of
Utah may feel less pressure from the president and McConnell to support a bill they view as
imperfect because they were just reelected to six-year terms last fall.
CBO announced it will release its analysis on Monday, which could affect the positions of
many Republicans. The CBO score is likely to reflect the revisions dealing with continuous
coverage, which may help improve the bill's coverage numbers.
Shortly after the bill text was released Thursday, senior Republican aides acknowledged the
policy was missing from the bill and they were still trying to find legislative language that
would get by the parliamentarian. If they can't get anything through, they would rely on HHS
Secretary Tom Price to tighten enrollment rules, according to a Republican source.
Because Republicans are keeping the requirement that insurance companies accept everyone
regardless of their pre-existing conditions, which is expensive for insurance companies, the
GOP needs some policy to encourage people to buy insurance. Without it, insurance

 companies would experience a death spiral of too many costs coming in and not enough
healthy people to balance it out.
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Senate Republicans skeptical Obamacare repeal can pass this week Back
By Elana Schor and Seung Min Kim   06/25/2017 02:23 PM EDT
Senate Republicans are casting doubt on their leaders' plans to vote this week on repealing
Obamacare, with lawmakers from all wings of the party so far withholding support from the
massive reshaping of the health care law that they campaigned on for seven years.
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky faces problems from seemingly every corner
of his conference, and — from wary moderates to conservatives and even leadership allies —
few Republicans were willing Sunday to predict the Senate repeal bill could pass this week,
before lawmakers leave Washington for a weeklong July 4 recess.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) outlined "very serious concerns" about GOP leaders' bill on
ABC's "This Week," saying that "it's certainly going to be very difficult" for McConnell to
win the 50 votes he needs to pass it on such a tight time frame.
Collins said her biggest problems with the Republican Obamacare repeal bill are its steep
Medicaid cuts and effects on older Americans' premiums. The draft would let insurers charge
older people more for plans than Obamacare does.
On the other ideological end of the GOP Conference, conservatives were also flashing yellow
lights.
"There's no way we should be voting on this" before the recess, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)
told NBC's "Meet the Press," urging his party's leaders to "not rush this process."
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, speaking to reporters at the Koch Brothers' donor
conference in Colorado Springs, said he was unsure if Republicans would be able to round up
the votes. He said the party needed to move quickly, and things were on schedule for a vote
this week.
"We don't have the luxury of waiting around. It's not going to get easier," Cornyn said,
identifying Aug. 1 as a "drop-dead line."
Asked if President Donald Trump was doing enough to help the bill over the finish line, the
Texas Republican responded: "We're trying to hold him back a little bit."
It is not yet clear what changes McConnell would accept to win over critics. An attempt in the
House of Representatives in March to quickly push through Obamacare repeal legislation was
unsuccessful, but Republicans narrowly passed a tweaked version a little more than a month

 later. GOP leaders, including President Donald Trump, have said the Senate draft is open to
negotiation.
Still, the surprising level of criticism from Republicans so far — no Democrats are expected to
support repealing Obamacare — has made Senate leaders' goal to vote this week seem
optimistic.
Johnson, for example, emerged as an unexpected skeptic after the push to repeal Obamacare
helped propel him into office in 2010. He joined three other conservatives Thursday — just
hours after McConnell released the details — to announce they would not vote for the
legislation in its current form.
The GOP leadership's problems grew deeper on Friday, when Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada,
widely viewed as the most vulnerable Republican senator on the ballot next year, also came
out in opposition to the bill.
In addition to the five senators who have announced that they don't support the Republican
health care measure as currently written, several others remain publicly up in the air.
"Right now, I am undecided," said Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who had crafted an Obamacare
alternative with Collins that had gained little traction with the rest of the conference. "There
are things in this bill that adversely affect my state that are peculiar to my state."
Cassidy urged Senate GOP leaders to slow the bill down: "I don't know quite why the rush."
"I, frankly, would like more days to consider this," Cassidy said. "That'll probably be a
discussion coming back. I think a few more days to consider will be helpful."
Republicans are also facing resistance from key governors worried about the bill's cuts to
Medicaid. Anda forthcoming estimate from the Congressional Budget Office about the bill's
impact on premiums and the number of the uninsured could turn off lawmakers who are on the
fence.
The CBO report is expected early this week. On "Fox News Sunday," Health and Human
Services Secretary Tom Price attempted to pre-empt the analysis by arguing that the agency
has been "woefully inadequate" in predicting the coverage impact of health care measures.
Rural health groups, medical organizations and other hospital associations have already come
out in opposition. During a debate on "Fox News Sunday," Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) pointedly
noted to Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) that the head of the Wyoming Hospital Association and
the CEO of a major Wyoming hospital had both announced opposition to the GOP health care
measure. (Barrasso responded that the hospital CEO hadn't read the bill.)
Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Sunday declined to urge Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) to
oppose the bill but underscored his own opposition.
"I'm not saying just kill the bill," Kasich told CNN. "Let's get something that is going to work
... stabilizing all these issues around insurance and coverage, and then get to the heart of the
matter, which is the rising costs of health care — frankly, which this bill doesn't begin to even
do."
Planned Parenthood remains a sticking point for some; the bill cuts off its federal funding for a

 year. Collins, who along with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) opposes defunding the
women's health group, said Sunday that she is "optimistic we'll prevail" on that issue, though
removing that language could alienate social conservatives who have long advocated cutting
funds for Planned Parenthood.
Another conservative opposing GOP leaders' current bill, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said on
Sunday that his party's leadership has "promised too much." He focused his frustration on how
much the GOP repeal bill leaves intact Obamacare's subsidies for health coverage.
"I will get to yes if they change their approach," Paul said in an interview with ABC. "And
will they change their approach if they don't get 50? I think they ought to. Why don't we
whittle it down to what the whole caucus agrees on?"
Administration officials and Senate leaders tried to downplay the internal discord, saying they
would work with Paul, Heller, Johnson and Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah to
modify the bill to win them over.
"Every one of them is committed to a fundamental change away from Obamacare and central
government control and into local control and patients making decisions," Barrasso, a member
of leadership, said of the five GOP holdouts.
Barrasso added: "I believe we'll get it passed, and that's the only way we can fundamentally
change away from Obamacare."
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, speaking to donors, said he was about 40 percent done reading the
legislation. But he wasn't prepared to say he would vote for it. Koch network leaders have
been critical of the proposal, but haven't announced outright opposition.
"This is largely a Medicaid reform package," Sasse said, lamenting Republicans didn't have
the 60 votes necessary for a "full repeal or full replace piece of legislation."
Pressed by the moderator for a position, Sasse dodged. "This session is actually on the record,
right? There's press here?," he said. "I have nothing to announce today."
Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), speaking on CBS' "Face the Nation," also stressed to his
conservative colleagues that the GOP measure was a "first step" and "not the last step."
Meanwhile, Price argued that the legislation would stabilize insurance markets so insurers
would return to communities they've recently abandoned, while offering flexibility to both
consumers and to states.
"It's significant reform," Price said on Fox. "It's a move in a much better direction, because it
is a patient-centered move."
If McConnell cannot muster 50 votes to take up his Obamacare repeal bill this week, it
remains unclear whether he would return to the effort after July 4 or move on to other top
GOP priorities, including tax cuts and raising the federal debt limit.
"I think they have, at best, a 50-50 chance of passing this bill," Senate Minority Leader Chuck
Schumer of New York said on "This Week."
Should Republicans fail to push repeal through the Senate, Schumer said, he would reach out
to the White House to renew his offer of a bipartisan discussion on ways to fix Obamacare

 without repealing the law.
Some Republicans said they thought McConnell could still pull it off.
"This is still a work in progress, although the leader of the United States Senate is very good at
establishing coalitions to see that legislation passes," Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) said on Fox's
"Sunday Futures." "I just don't know whether the votes will be there by the end of the week."
Kevin Robillard contributed to this report.
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GOP Sen. Johnson slams new health care bill in NYT op-ed Back
By Louis Nelson   06/26/2017 08:04 AM EDT
The Senate legislation introduced last week to repeal and replace Obamacare falls short of
addressing systemic problems in the U.S. health care industry, a Republican lawmaker who
opposes the bill wrote in a New York Times op-ed published Monday.
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, one of five GOP senators who has announced opposition to
the repeal-and-replace measure, said the bill does not go far enough in undoing certain
Obamacare provisions and follows too closely in the mold of past government solutions
instead of taking problem-solving strategies from the private sector.
"Like many other senators, I had hoped that this was where things were headed during the last
several weeks as the Republican bill was discussed," Johnson wrote. "We're disappointed that
the discussion draft turns its back on this simple solution and goes with something far too
familiar: throwing money at the problem."
With a 52-seat majority in the Senate, Republican leaders can afford to lose the support of just
two members of their caucus and still pass the repeal-and-replace legislation that has been a
top GOP priority for years. Republican leadership in the Senate has said the chamber will vote
on the bill later this week.
Johnson said it was unacceptable that the GOP proposal leaves in place a provision banning
insurers from denying coverage to those with pre-existing conditions or charging them more,
rules he said "drive up the cost of insurance for everyone." Also unacceptable are increases for
health care subsidies, he wrote.
In attacking Obamacare itself, the Wisconsin senator recalled the words of former President
Bill Clinton, who described the health care legislation as "the craziest thing in the world"
during a campaign stop on behalf of his wife, 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary
Clinton, a remark that quickly became a GOP talking point despite the former president's
subsequent backtracking.
Obamacare, Johnson said, has "virtually eliminated the power of consumer-driven, freemarket discipline from one-sixth of our economy." He pointed to laser eye surgery, which

 grew cheaper and more prevalent when it was not covered by most insurance plans, as
evidence that health care is not immune to market forces.
A better solution than the one currently on the table would further loosen regulations, Johnson
said, "so that Americans can choose to purchase insurance that suits their needs and that they
can afford." The Wisconsin senator said protections for individuals with pre-existing
conditions should be modeled on pre-Obamacare programs in states like his own, which relied
on high-risk pools.
With regulations sufficiently loosened, Johnson wrote, "the market [can] begin to rein in the
underlying cost of health care itself and reduce the cost of taxpayer subsidies." He left open
the option of working with Senate leadership to alter the bill enough for him to support it.
"Republican leaders have told us the plan unveiled last week is a draft, open to discussion and
improvement," Johnson wrote. "I look forward to working with Senate leadership and the
president to improve the bill so it addresses the plight of the forgotten men and women by
returning freedom and choice to health care."
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Johnson: No quick Senate vote on Obamacare overhaul Back
By Patrick Temple-West   06/25/2017 11:21 AM EDT
One of the Republican senators initially opposing legislation to overhaul Obamacare said he
does not want a quick vote on the bill.
Sen. Ron Johnson, speaking today on NBC's "Meet the Press," said "I'm not a 'yes', yet" on the
bill unveiled last week by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Johnson is joined by Sens. Rand
Paul, Ted Cruz and Mike Lee and Dean Heller in initial opposition to the bill.
"What I'd like to do is slow the process down, get the information, go through the problemsolving process actually reduce these premiums that artificially driven up because of
Obamacare mandates," Johnson said.
"I would like to delay the thing," he said. There is no way we should be voting on this next
week ... I have been encouraging leadership, the White House anybody I can talk to for quite
some time let's not rush this process. Let's have the integrity to show the American people
what it is."
Other Republicans said they are skeptical about a vote this week.
"I hate to say this but I just don't know whether the votes will be there by the end of the week,"
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) said on Fox News.
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The surprising GOP holdout on the Senate's health bill Back
By Jennifer Haberkorn   06/24/2017 07:36 AM EDT
Ron Johnson stormed Washington in 2010 by railing against Obamacare, becoming one of the
law's harshest and most persistent critics. Now, with the Senate on the brink of repealing the
law, he's one of the surprise holdouts threatening to block the bill.
The Wisconsin Republican says Senate leaders are rushing the vote before he and the public
can analyze it and are not doing enough to actually bring down premiums. He joined with a
trio of Senate conservatives on Thursday who say they're open to negotiation but can't support
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's bill as it is.
"It's not a bluff," Johnson told POLITICO. "Until I have the information where I am certain
this is ... in the best interest for the folks in Wisconsin — that this puts us in a better position
tomorrow than we are today — I'm not going to be voting yes."
By joining with Sens. Rand Paul, Ted Cruz and Mike Lee, Johnson has significant leverage.
McConnell can only lose two of his 52 Republicans for the bill to still pass — so he'll have to
pick off at least two conservatives, depending on whether he can keep every other Senate
Republican on board. McConnell's job got tougher Friday when Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.)
said he would oppose the bill for being too conservative — because it doesn't protect states
that expanded Medicaid under Obamacare.
The opposition from Paul, Cruz and Lee was somewhat expected. And even the opposition
from Heller was not surprising, given that he is facing the Senate GOP's toughest reelection
race next year.
But Johnson is rarely such a thorn in the side of GOP leaders.
Johnson's chief concerns are ensuring there is enough time to analyze the bill, driving down
premiums and protecting states that refused Medicaid expansion as Wisconsin did. His
opposition did not come as a surprise to Republicans working on the bill, who said he has been
extremely vocal in closed-door GOP conference meetings. Johnson, a former business owner
and accountant, has argued that Republicans need to rely less on politics and more on policy
experts such as actuaries and insurance executives to craft their bill — a request that
leadership tried to meet by bringing them to meetings.
Johnson, as well as the other Senate conservatives opposing the original draft, have been
careful to leave wiggle room for negotiation, honoring McConnell's request to not publicly
slam the door shut. Republicans working on the bill believe they can win over the
Wisconsinite by connecting him with experts and officials who can address his concerns, such
as CEOs of insurance companies or Wisconsin institutions.
"I've been voicing this repeatedly throughout the process," Johnson said of his need for
information. After Thursday's meeting where Senate leaders unveiled the legislation, "I had a
number of staff members come over offering to provide whatever information I need, which is
good."

 GOP leaders say the strongest argument they have for winning over Johnson — or any other
Republican on the fence — is that they all promised to repeal Obamacare.
"Everybody needs to be thinking about voting no and particularly if you're the vote that takes
it down," a Republican senator said of the leadership strategy. "We can afford to lose a couple
but after that," the senator said, trailing off.
That argument may carry more resonance with Johnson — or embolden him to ensure the
GOP bill goes as far as possible to repeal Obamacare. Johnson had made a mark in
Washington by opposing Obamacare. Much of his 2010 Senate race against the Democratic
incumbent, Russ Feingold, was focused on disparaging the recently passed health care law.
Since then, Johnson has sponsored many anti-Obamacare bills and even tried to take an
Obamacare legal challenge to the Supreme Court.
But Johnson is beholden to few in Washington. He largely self-financed his 2010 race as a
political neophyte. In his reelection race last year, establishment Republicans largely gave up
on Johnson's reelection chances and sent precious campaign dollars elsewhere in the country.
Johnson says he wants to see a CBO score on the health bill, which is expected early next
week — just days before McConnell plans to hold a vote. He said he needs time to analyze the
bill's impact on the health system, doctors and hospitals.
"I have a hard time believing I'll have that information prior to when leadership may want to
vote on this," he said Thursday.
Johnson raised his concerns about Medicaid funding levels with President Donald Trump at a
White House meeting with other lawmakers last week. His other major beef is that the bill
won't do enough to reduce premiums — a chief complaint among Cruz, Lee and Paul. They
would like the bill to repeal Obamacare's requirement that insurance companies accept
everyone regardless of a pre-existing condition — a political non-starter with many other
Republicans. The Senate conservatives say there are other ways to protect people with medical
problems, such as high-risk pools.
"The primary driver of premium increases is guaranteed issue," Johnson said, referring to the
Obamacare protection for pre-existing conditions. "We really should be talking about
providing individuals the freedom to purchase the kind of health care products they want to
buy not being dictated by the federal government."
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Senate Republicans skeptical Obamacare repeal can pass this week Back
By Elana Schor and Seung Min Kim   06/25/2017 02:23 PM EDT
Senate Republicans are casting doubt on their leaders' plans to vote this week on repealing
Obamacare, with lawmakers from all wings of the party so far withholding support from the
massive reshaping of the health care law that they campaigned on for seven years.

 Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky faces problems from seemingly every corner
of his conference, and — from wary moderates to conservatives and even leadership allies —
few Republicans were willing Sunday to predict the Senate repeal bill could pass this week,
before lawmakers leave Washington for a weeklong July 4 recess.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) outlined "very serious concerns" about GOP leaders' bill on
ABC's "This Week," saying that "it's certainly going to be very difficult" for McConnell to
win the 50 votes he needs to pass it on such a tight time frame.
Collins said her biggest problems with the Republican Obamacare repeal bill are its steep
Medicaid cuts and effects on older Americans' premiums. The draft would let insurers charge
older people more for plans than Obamacare does.
On the other ideological end of the GOP Conference, conservatives were also flashing yellow
lights.
"There's no way we should be voting on this" before the recess, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)
told NBC's "Meet the Press," urging his party's leaders to "not rush this process."
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, speaking to reporters at the Koch Brothers' donor
conference in Colorado Springs, said he was unsure if Republicans would be able to round up
the votes. He said the party needed to move quickly, and things were on schedule for a vote
this week.
"We don't have the luxury of waiting around. It's not going to get easier," Cornyn said,
identifying Aug. 1 as a "drop-dead line."
Asked if President Donald Trump was doing enough to help the bill over the finish line, the
Texas Republican responded: "We're trying to hold him back a little bit."
It is not yet clear what changes McConnell would accept to win over critics. An attempt in the
House of Representatives in March to quickly push through Obamacare repeal legislation was
unsuccessful, but Republicans narrowly passed a tweaked version a little more than a month
later. GOP leaders, including President Donald Trump, have said the Senate draft is open to
negotiation.
Still, the surprising level of criticism from Republicans so far — no Democrats are expected to
support repealing Obamacare — has made Senate leaders' goal to vote this week seem
optimistic.
Johnson, for example, emerged as an unexpected skeptic after the push to repeal Obamacare
helped propel him into office in 2010. He joined three other conservatives Thursday — just
hours after McConnell released the details — to announce they would not vote for the
legislation in its current form.
The GOP leadership's problems grew deeper on Friday, when Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada,
widely viewed as the most vulnerable Republican senator on the ballot next year, also came
out in opposition to the bill.
In addition to the five senators who have announced that they don't support the Republican
health care measure as currently written, several others remain publicly up in the air.

 "Right now, I am undecided," said Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who had crafted an Obamacare
alternative with Collins that had gained little traction with the rest of the conference. "There
are things in this bill that adversely affect my state that are peculiar to my state."
Cassidy urged Senate GOP leaders to slow the bill down: "I don't know quite why the rush."
"I, frankly, would like more days to consider this," Cassidy said. "That'll probably be a
discussion coming back. I think a few more days to consider will be helpful."
Republicans are also facing resistance from key governors worried about the bill's cuts to
Medicaid. Anda forthcoming estimate from the Congressional Budget Office about the bill's
impact on premiums and the number of the uninsured could turn off lawmakers who are on the
fence.
The CBO report is expected early this week. On "Fox News Sunday," Health and Human
Services Secretary Tom Price attempted to pre-empt the analysis by arguing that the agency
has been "woefully inadequate" in predicting the coverage impact of health care measures.
Rural health groups, medical organizations and other hospital associations have already come
out in opposition. During a debate on "Fox News Sunday," Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) pointedly
noted to Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) that the head of the Wyoming Hospital Association and
the CEO of a major Wyoming hospital had both announced opposition to the GOP health care
measure. (Barrasso responded that the hospital CEO hadn't read the bill.)
Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Sunday declined to urge Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) to
oppose the bill but underscored his own opposition.
"I'm not saying just kill the bill," Kasich told CNN. "Let's get something that is going to work
... stabilizing all these issues around insurance and coverage, and then get to the heart of the
matter, which is the rising costs of health care — frankly, which this bill doesn't begin to even
do."
Planned Parenthood remains a sticking point for some; the bill cuts off its federal funding for a
year. Collins, who along with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) opposes defunding the
women's health group, said Sunday that she is "optimistic we'll prevail" on that issue, though
removing that language could alienate social conservatives who have long advocated cutting
funds for Planned Parenthood.
Another conservative opposing GOP leaders' current bill, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said on
Sunday that his party's leadership has "promised too much." He focused his frustration on how
much the GOP repeal bill leaves intact Obamacare's subsidies for health coverage.
"I will get to yes if they change their approach," Paul said in an interview with ABC. "And
will they change their approach if they don't get 50? I think they ought to. Why don't we
whittle it down to what the whole caucus agrees on?"
Administration officials and Senate leaders tried to downplay the internal discord, saying they
would work with Paul, Heller, Johnson and Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah to
modify the bill to win them over.
"Every one of them is committed to a fundamental change away from Obamacare and central
government control and into local control and patients making decisions," Barrasso, a member

 of leadership, said of the five GOP holdouts.
Barrasso added: "I believe we'll get it passed, and that's the only way we can fundamentally
change away from Obamacare."
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, speaking to donors, said he was about 40 percent done reading the
legislation. But he wasn't prepared to say he would vote for it. Koch network leaders have
been critical of the proposal, but haven't announced outright opposition.
"This is largely a Medicaid reform package," Sasse said, lamenting Republicans didn't have
the 60 votes necessary for a "full repeal or full replace piece of legislation."
Pressed by the moderator for a position, Sasse dodged. "This session is actually on the record,
right? There's press here?," he said. "I have nothing to announce today."
Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), speaking on CBS' "Face the Nation," also stressed to his
conservative colleagues that the GOP measure was a "first step" and "not the last step."
Meanwhile, Price argued that the legislation would stabilize insurance markets so insurers
would return to communities they've recently abandoned, while offering flexibility to both
consumers and to states.
"It's significant reform," Price said on Fox. "It's a move in a much better direction, because it
is a patient-centered move."
If McConnell cannot muster 50 votes to take up his Obamacare repeal bill this week, it
remains unclear whether he would return to the effort after July 4 or move on to other top
GOP priorities, including tax cuts and raising the federal debt limit.
"I think they have, at best, a 50-50 chance of passing this bill," Senate Minority Leader Chuck
Schumer of New York said on "This Week."
Should Republicans fail to push repeal through the Senate, Schumer said, he would reach out
to the White House to renew his offer of a bipartisan discussion on ways to fix Obamacare
without repealing the law.
Some Republicans said they thought McConnell could still pull it off.
"This is still a work in progress, although the leader of the United States Senate is very good at
establishing coalitions to see that legislation passes," Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) said on Fox's
"Sunday Futures." "I just don't know whether the votes will be there by the end of the week."
Kevin Robillard contributed to this report.
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Price invites GOP foes of Obamacare overhaul to keep talking Back
By Patrick Temple-West   06/25/2017 09:57 AM EDT

 A top Trump administration official leading Obamacare overhaul efforts sought Sunday to
placate members of his own party in the Senate who are opposing legislation unveiled last
week.
Tom Price, secretary of Health and Human Services, said on "Fox News Sunday" that
President Donald Trump and others are talking with the five Senate Republicans who have
said they do not support the Senate version of an Obamacare overhaul. They are Sens. Rand
Paul of Kentucky, Ted Cruz of Texas, Mike Lee of Utah, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Dean
Heller of Nevada.
Those senators have said "we want to be able to support this bill," Price said about
conversations with the five holdouts.
Responding to a question about Heller's opposition over concerns about Medicaid, Price said,
"Medicaid isn't the only vehicle to be able to purchase coverage or to be able to have
coverage." And to Paul, Price said that Obamacare's "penalties go away" in the Senate
legislation. "There are 6.5 million folks who are paying $3 billion for the privilege of not
purchasing that coverage," said Price.
"What we're trying to do here, admittedly, is to thread a needle to make it so that, as the
president says, every single American needs to be able to have access to the kind of coverage
that they want," Price said, adding that conversations with Republican holdouts are ongoing.
"That's the nature of the legislative process, and that's what we'll be working through this
week."
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Freedom Caucus holds fire on Senate Obamacare repeal bill Back
By Kyle Cheney and Rachael Bade   06/25/2017 07:12 AM EDT
The most hard-line conservatives in the House are taking an unusually cautious approach to
the Senate's Obamacare replacement, promising to keep an open mind about whatever their
colleagues across the Capitol send back.
It's a change in strategy for the House Freedom Caucus.
When House leaders first released a health care bill in February, for instance, group members
took to television talk shows to pan the plan as "Obamacare lite," furious that it didn't, in their
eyes, do enough to unravel the 2010 health care law.
They also threatened to withhold their support until changes were made, and later won
concessions.
For now, those hardball tactics have disappeared. As the Senate looks to pass its own health
care legislation this week, those same House conservatives are taking a more measured
approach — even as several conservatives in the Senate are currently balking at the bill.

 "I would like it to be better, but if this is the best we can do across the whole conference and
the whole Congress, I have to respect that," said Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), a Freedom Caucus
member.
Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) said last week that he — and the
majority of the group — would likely back the Senate measure if it includes a few changes
offered by conservative ally Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). And he's signaled in recent weeks a
willingness to bend on other Freedom Caucus priorities, including state waivers for
Obamacare regulations that were essential to winning over the hard-liners' support in the
House just a few weeks ago.
As senators began negotiating, the Freedom Caucus refrained from taking formal positions on
ideas floating around the upper chamber that many in their ranks would have once rushed to
oppose. And Freedom Caucus vice chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Thursday said it's unlikely
that they'll weigh in on the plan soon.
It's a notable change in tone from the typically rigid negotiating tactics of the Freedom
Caucus. And it's all aimed squarely at allowing their Senate colleagues breathing room to
conduct difficult negotiations.
"I'm optimistic that in the effort to find 51 votes in the Senate and 218 votes [in the House],
that some of those compromises are being made," Meadows told reporters Thursday, hours
after the Senate released its initial health care plan.
Since the House passed its bill in May, the Freedom Caucus has kept a low profile, freeing
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to find consensus without conservative House
members blasting his every move.
In an interview late last month, Meadows even joked that his involvement would probably just
tank the Senate process: "Leader McConnell doesn't need Mark Meadows to tell how to get
consensus in the Senate. And quite frankly, the more that Mark Meadows tries to help him get
consensus, the more difficult it is for him to get consensus, and I'm very self-aware of that."
It's more than just simple courtesy. McConnell is working in a highly polarized Senate to
cobble together 50 votes for a health care package. With no Democrats expected to support the
measure, he can afford to lose only two of the chamber's 52 Republicans.
Already, four conservative senators — Cruz, Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Ron
Johnson (R-Wis.) — have said they can't support the bill without amendments to dismantle
more of Obamacare. A fifth senator, Dean Heller (R-Nev.), is pulling in the opposite direction,
warning that the initial bill cuts too deeply into Medicaid and Obamacare's protections for him
to support it.
Meadows and the Freedom Caucus are still hoping to assert themselves before the final
version of the bill is passed, but they're doing it in uncharacteristically subtle ways.
The group's leaders, including Meadows, Jordan and Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho), have kept in
touch with conservative senators, especially Lee, as well as Johnson.
Meadows has also quietly been working with mainstream Senate Republicans to ward off
changes that might erode conservative support — and to signal just how far his allies might be

 willing to go in accepting more moderate tweaks to the bill.
For example, he's spoken to Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) about Thune's plan to increase tax
credits for poorer individuals while cutting them on the wealthy. The Freedom Caucus has
advocated against proposals for a refundable tax credit, but Meadows signaled in May that he's
open to Thune's proposal.
Meadows also indicated several weeks ago that the Senate preference for a multiyear phaseout of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion won't necessarily be a deal-breaker, even though
conservatives have grumbled that the House's shorter window was already too generous. And
Meadows even indicated that he could possibly back the Senate bill if it weakens a
conservative-favored provision that the House included: allowing states to waive core
Obamacare coverage standards.
"If the waivers come out, there will be a number of other options that are put in their place that
could potentially be just as meaningful in driving down premiums," he said.
There are also indications the Freedom Caucus' muted approach could change. One
conservative source said the group's current stance isn't necessarily indicative of its posture
this week, as negotiations in the Senate continue.
Perhaps the most crucial bellwether for conservative support the fate of Cruz's proposed
amendments. The Texas firebrand has suggested allowing consumers to use their Obamacare
tax credits to purchase insurance products that fall short of the health care law's coverage
standards. That "consumer choice" amendment, along with a few other conservative additions,
would virtually guarantee a majority of the Freedom Caucus' support, Meadows said
Thursday.
Another flash point will come this week, when the Congressional Budget Office indicates the
economic and coverage impact that the Senate bill is likely to have. CBO's analysis suggested
that the House bill would result in 23 million fewer people with health coverage in the next
decade, a metric that spooked some moderate senators, who deemed the House measure a
nonstarter.
Conservatives will be looking a different CBO number: how the Senate bill affects premium
increases, the most important thing to them.
"If CBO says this will continue to bring down premiums, and it protects pro-life and Planned
Parenthood defunding and all, I'm open to it," Jordan said of the Senate proposal Thursday.
In the meantime, the drumbeat of news that insurers are pulling out of Obamacare's individual
market exchanges has provided fuel for Republicans to push ahead with their plans. And it
appears to be making it easier for some conservatives to swallow compromises.
"Is the bill that the Senate kicked out or the House bill my dream bill? No, it is not," Perry
said. "However, the context is, what's happening now is failing, and we have an obligation to
do what we can to fix it as best we can."
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Trump: All Dems do is 'delay and complain. They own Obamacare!' Back
By Louis Nelson   06/26/2017 09:08 AM EDT
Democrats who have loudly opposed Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable
Care Act "have no policies or ideas," President Donald Trump wrote online Monday morning,
and are themselves responsible for the controversial healthcare legislation that GOP
lawmakers have campaigned against for years.
"The Democrats have become nothing but OBSTRUCTIONISTS, they have no policies or
ideas. All they do is delay and complain. They own ObamaCare!" Trump wrote on Twitter
Monday morning. He followed up shortly with a second health care-related post: "Republican
Senators are working very hard to get there, with no help from the Democrats. Not easy!
Perhaps just let OCare crash & burn!"
The president's promise to repeal and replace his predecessor's signature healthcare legislation
is nearing a key hurdle this week, when the Senate is scheduled to vote on a bill that would
undo Obamacare. If passed, it would need to be reconciled with the House version, passed
weeks ago, before making its way to Trump's desk.
Trump's labeling of Democrats as obstructionists has been a regular refrain, but with
majorities in both the House and Senate, it is Republicans, not Democrats, who have thus far
been the biggest obstacle to the president's repeal-and-replace promise.
It took GOP legislators in the House of Representatives two tries to pass a repeal-and-replace
measure after weeks of working to strike a compromise between arch-conservative and
moderate Republican members. The final version wound up passing by just a handful of votes.
And in the Senate, where the GOP majority is tighter, Republicans can afford to lose just two
members of their caucus and still pass their bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. Already five
GOP senators have expressed opposition to the bill, although all have left open the possibility
that they could support it if changes are made.
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Trump defends GOP health care bill, blasts Obamacare Back
By Rebecca Morin   06/24/2017 11:10 AM EDT
President Donald Trump on Saturday criticized the Affordable Care Act and Democratic
opposition to the Senate's Obamacare repeal bill as he continues to push for its passage.
"Democrats slam GOP healthcare proposal as Obamacare premiums & deductibles increase by
over 100%. Remember keep your doctor, keep your plan," the president wrote in an early
morning tweet.

 Senate Republicans unveiled their plan to repeal Obamacare — the Better Care Reconciliation
Act — on Thursday. The bill needs 50 votes to pass but lacks the support of Senate Democrats
and several Republican lawmakers.
According to new analysis released last week by Oliver Wyman Health, an actuarial firm,
premiums could increase by 40 percent by 2018 under Obamacare.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders initially would not commit the White
House to endorsing the plan during a Thursday press briefing. But Trump tweeted his support
for the bill Thursday evening.
"I am very supportive of the Senate #HealthcareBill. Look forward to making it really special!
Remember, ObamaCare is dead," Trump wrote Thursday night.
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California's single payer dreaming put on hold Back
By Victoria Colliver   06/23/2017 08:43 PM EDT
California's Assembly speaker on Friday decided not to advance the state's high-profile singlepayer legislation, calling the effort "woefully incomplete," and sending it back to the Senate
for more work.
The decision, which comes a day after the U.S. Senate released its version of the GOP plan to
repeal Obamacare, deals a blow to Senate Bill 562, authored by state Sen. Ricardo Lara.
"We are disappointed that the robust debate about healthcare for all that started in the
California Senate will not continue in the Assembly this year," Lara said in a statement. "This
issue is not going away, and millions of Californians are counting on their elected leaders to
protect the health of their families and communities."
This speaker's move does not kill SB 562 because it's been introduced in the first year of a
two-year session.
"The Senate can use that time to fill the holes in SB 562 and pass and send to the Assembly
workable legislation that addresses financing, delivery of care, and cost control," said
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon in a statement, in which he described himself as a
supporter of single payer, but noted the bill has "potentially fatal flaws."
The bill's primary sponsor, the California Nurses Association, immediately condemned the
Speaker's decision, calling his late Friday afternoon announcement "a cowardly act, developed
in secret without engaging the thousands of Californians who have rallied to enact real health
care reform."
"Speaker Rendon's decision is especially ironic given the pending action by the U.S. Senate to
withdraw health coverage for millions of Americans, including Californians, and drastically
increase costs for tens of millions more of the most ill among us," Deborah Burger, co-

 president of the union, said in a statement.
The legislation will remain in the Assembly Rules Committee, Rendon said, "until further
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Senate repeal bill could free health insurers to sell plans across state lines Back
By Dan Diamond   06/23/2017 05:41 PM EDT
An under-the-radar provision in the Senate's Obamacare repeal bill would take a step toward
the longtime GOP goal of allowing health insurance sales across state lines.
Section 139 of the bill released Thursday would take away state regulators' ability to approve
the participation of plans in their small-group health insurance market, paving the way to
speed new plan offerings across the country.
Senate Budget Chairman, Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), who authored the provision, says it will help
small businesses band together through trade associations and set up or join health plans that
cross state lines. But it's spooking state insurance regulators, who warn the measure could
destabilize the small group market.
The bill would modify the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the federal statute
overseeing workplace benefits. A small group health plan certified to sell in one state would
be automatically approved in any other state where it seeks to do business, barring objection
from the Labor secretary.
The provision was a "pleasant surprise," said Neil Trautwein, vice president of health care
policy at the National Retail Federation, which supports expanding trade association health
plans. The NRF consulted with Enzi's office on the provision, but even Trautwein was unsure
it would be included in the Senate health bill.
The bill allows multi-state plans to sell health insurance to small businesses across state lines
— without being subject to regulation in each state. That would mark an unprecedented
change in how those plans get sold and could dilute oversight in the broader insurance market,
officials warn.
"This is exactly the thing that many of us who are insurance commissioners have been worried
about," California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said. "Federal regulation that would
preempt state regulation."
"This allows one state to impose its view of health care on all 50 states," added Beth Sammis,
an industry expert and former regulator in Maryland.
As written, the provision only affects the small business market, which covers about 18
million people nationwide. But Jones and others say it would quickly destabilize that market,
where premiums have been growing slowly in recent years even as the individual market has

 experienced significant turbulence. It could also spark broader efforts to roll back state
insurance regulations.
In one hypothetical example, a plan could incorporate in a state that has relatively lax
regulations — such as Georgia or Mississippi — and then sell in a market like Massachusetts,
which has much stricter rules. States currently have broad powers to regulate how insurers
settle claims, provider networks and what insurers must cover, among other requirements.
Some conservatives have long called for deregulating the insurance market, and President
Donald Trump has pushed for the sale of insurance across state lines. However, his
administration had said it would pursue this policy through additional legislation, arguing that
Republican lawmakers couldn't advance the idea under the strict budget process being used to
pass the Obamacare repeal bill.
An Enzi spokesperson said that the office worked with the Senate parliamentarian to ensure
that the provision would pass under strict budget reconciliation rules. Enzi's office said
permitting small businesses to band together to form or join regional health plans will allow
them to negotiate better prices and benefits than they could have gained on their own.
"Senator Enzi is aware that insurance commissioners have expressed concerns with the ability
for individuals, or groups, to buy insurance over state lines," the spokesperson said. "He
believes such changes are ultimately better for [consumers] but is willing to listen and work
with insurance commissioners who have concerns."
Industry experts agree that the Senate bill's provisions could potentially lead to cheaper health
insurance premiums upfront, if small businesses buy less comprehensive coverage for their
employees. But they also warn that those employees could then be hurt by higher out-ofpocket costs later.
They further fear the provision could spark a race to the bottom as plans flock to incorporate
in states with lax regulations and then sell nationwide. That would undercut plans that choose
to remain incorporated in states with stricter regulations and end up paying higher prices as a
result.
"There is a serious concern what this could do to the small group market — which is stable
right now," an official at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners told
POLITICO. "Throwing this bomb in there could cause some disruption."
Even in states like Tennessee, where the individual insurance market is facing real problems,
the small group market is performing well. "We have a lot more insurers participating in the
small group market," Insurance Commissioner Julie McPeak said.
Concern about selling across state lines unites regulators in red states and blue states.
Maryland Commissioner Al Redmer Jr., appointed by that state's GOP governor, said that any
effort to weaken state regulations would hurt his ability to safeguard consumers.
"Insurance departments around the country are concerned about individual [states] not having
the ability to protect their citizens," Redmer said. And "state legislatures around the country
will have heartburn," too.
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Republican governors could be secret weapon against health care bill Back
By Rachana Pradhan   06/24/2017 09:05 AM EDT
A handful of GOP governors opposed to their party's proposals to overhaul Medicaid could
potentially kill Mitch McConnell's effort to repeal Obamacare.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, a Republican moderate who has hammered the repeal efforts for
months, helped to deliver Sen. Dean Heller to the "no" column Friday. He stood next to Heller
in the governor's conference room in Las Vegas as the Nevada Republican announced he
could not vote for the Senate repeal plan as written.
"I cannot support a piece of legislation that takes insurance away from tens of millions of
Americans and hundreds of thousands of Nevadans," said Heller, becoming the fifth senator to
go public with a threat to vote against the bill since it was unveiled. "It's going to be very
difficult to get me to a yes."
Other GOP governors, including Ohio's John Kasich and Arizona's Doug Ducey, are pressing
their own lawmakers — including Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) — to
oppose or alter provisions the state executives fear would cut billions in Medicaid funding to
their budgets over the next decade.
Governors have no authority over their lawmakers, of course, and their sway is as much about
personal relationships as it is about state politics. But even a handful of strongly opposed
Republican governors could provide political cover for their senators to oppose the legislation.
And that could be a problem for McConnell, who can afford to lose only two of his 52
members to pass the bill, which could see a floor vote as soon as next week.
Kasich, for instance, whose state expanded Medicaid, has spearheaded much of the opposition
to GOP plans to restructure Medicaid, but it is unclear yet whether he has persuaded Sen. Rob
Portman, the state's one GOP senator.
"Gov. Kasich is going to speak out every day until the vote is taken," said John Weaver, a
Republican political strategist who advises Kasich. "What influence that has on Rob Portman?
I have no idea."
Portman is among the moderates also being wooed by McConnell. A co-leader of a group of
GOP senators from states that expanded Medicaid, the Ohio senator has sought a longer
phase-out of that program and wants more money to address the opioid crisis since many
substance abusers have gotten treatment through Medicaid. He has not said how he plans to
vote.
Ducey, meanwhile, wrote a letter to McCain obtained by POLITICO expressing support for
repealing Obamacare, which he called "a policy disaster," but outlining his objections to the
Senate draft: He complained about a three-year phase-out of Medicaid expansion funding,
saying he would not have enough time to plug holes in the state's budget. He asked for more
explicit Medicaid flexibility — and he said that federal funding for the program needs to grow

 at a rate exceeding that of medical inflation.
"Medicaid must be able to pay for the real-world costs of providing care," Ducey wrote.
Arizona's Medicaid agency on Friday released an analysis that the draft Senate bill could cost
the state roughly $7 billion between 2018 and 2026.
McCain, who has said he would consult Ducey and other state leaders, has not said how he
will vote.
With only two days since the text of a bill written in secret was released publicly, most
senators have declined to say how they will vote. But several say they are consulting with their
governors and other state leaders before they make a decision.
After the release of the bill, Heller said he would share it with Sandoval to help determine
whether it is good for his state. "As I have consistently stated, if the bill is good for Nevada,
I'll vote for it and if it's not - I won't," he said in a statement.
Roughly 24 hours later, Heller stood alongside Sandoval announcing his opposition. "I think
we can do better," said Sandoval, a moderate who is term limited in 2018. "If you don't have
access to meaningful healthcare and you can't get the care that you need, nothing else really
matters."
The issues for most Republican governors relate to how the GOP plan treats Medicaid, a
federal-state program that provides health coverage to the poor, the elderly and the disabled —
approximately 74 million in all. Sixteen red states expanded Medicaid under Obamacare.
The Senate bill would phase out that expansion over three years — a longer window than
allowed for in the House legislation but one that moderates say isn't long enough. It also
proposes to eliminate Medicaid's status as open-ended entitlement, a sweeping change that
some argue could threaten care for tens of millions of children, pregnant women, the elderly
and disabled individuals.
In addition, the plan would cap federal Medicaid funds to states based on the number and type
of enrollees, with the funds growing in sync with medical inflation until 2025, after which
they would drop to the lower rate of general inflation. That has caused alarm among many
state officials in both parties, who say those types of spending reductions are not tenable.
Aware of the huge role that Medicaid plays in their states, most senators say they're consulting
with their colleagues back home.
"I have to tell you that I try to respect and respond to the elected leaders in my home state,"
McCain said Thursday during his weekly Facebook Live town hall. "In this particular case,
because Arizona is a Medicaid-expansion state, it is even more important."
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis, whose state has a Democratic governor but a GOPcontrolled state Legislature said he planned to be talking with state legislative leaders this
weekend.
"As complex as it is, there are really only a handful of levels you need to look at and see how
it affects your state," he said.
Jennifer Haberkorn contributed reporting.

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Why Dems can't break through on Obamacare repeal Back
By Elana Schor   06/26/2017 05:05 AM EDT
Even before Senate Republicans released their Obamacare repeal plan last week, a call went
out from liberal activists: Head to the airport and greet departing senators with a furious
protest.
About five dozen demonstrators showed up at Reagan National Airport, chanting loudly and
hoisting signs that read "Don't Take Away Our Health Care" and "Resist." Organizers hailed
the turnout given the short notice, but the contrast with the thousands of people who flocked to
the last airport protests — against President Donald Trump's travel ban — was inescapable.
And compared with the tea party fervor aimed at Democrats when they worked to pass
Obamacare seven years ago, this year's liberal defense of the law hasn't mustered the same
energy to seize, and stay in command of, the nation's attention.
For weeks now, liberal activists and Democratic senators have struggled to capture the public's
focus in their campaign to halt Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's momentum to
repeal Obamacare. Now that the GOP bill is public, its expected coverage losses are likely to
make it as deeply unpopular as the House's plan — yet the left is facing a perilously narrow
window to pick off wavering Republican senators and sink the bill before this week's vote.
That messaging crisis is not for lack of trying. But progressives have been stymied by
Republicans' strategy of keeping the bill behind closed doors as well as a crowded media
landscape fixated more on Trump's tweets and Russia scandal than on the intricacies of
Medicaid spending. And then there's money: Democrats have been vastly outspent by
Republicans in ad wars over Obamacare repeal.
Even if they break through the clutter this week by flooding the GOP with public anger, they
may be too late to save Obamacare.
"What we want is for this to be in the headlines, on the front page of newspapers every
morning, and it hasn't been because it's been such a secretive process," Angel Padilla, policy
director of the liberal group Indivisible, said in an interview.
Even after 43 disability-rights activists, including many in wheelchairs, got dragged out and
arrested outside McConnell's office Thursday, Padilla said he saw "most of the evening news
programs still talking about tapes" of former FBI Director James Comey that Trump initially
suggested existed before saying they don't.
"It's been really frustrating."
Now, Democrats haven't been entirely unsuccessful.

 Raucous town hall meetings organized by Indivisible and other groups earlier this year
spooked GOP lawmakers and garnered significant media coverage. And only 16 percent of the
public now thinks the House-passed measure, which largely mirrors the Senate bill, is a good
idea, according to last week's NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll — strong evidence that
Democratic attacks are resonating. Obamacare itself is more popular than ever.
"The numbers for the Republican health care bill are lower than I remember for the
[Affordable Care Act]," said David Axelrod, a former top adviser to President Barack Obama.
"The one element that is missing is the significant ad spending we saw on the anti-ACA
campaign."
The Democratic group Save My Care and AARP have escalated their advertising push in
defense of Obamacare in recent days, but it is not likely to match opponents' campaign.
American Action Network, a nonprofit with ties to House Speaker Paul Ryan, spent more than
$8 million on TV and radio advertising during House debate on repeal; a pair of progressive
groups spent less than $2 million by that point.
Another former top Obama adviser, Anita Dunn, disputed the notion that liberals are having
more trouble this year than the tea party did in 2009 and 2010, arguing the GOP's plan is now
polling poorly and that Republicans are "hiding from their constituents" by holding fewer
town halls and rushing to pass the bill.
"But there are some significant differences — President Obama made ACA his focal point and
there were no scandal stories (like Russia) competing in the space," emailed Dunn, who served
as White House communications director at the start of the Affordable Care Act debate. "The
Democrats ran an open and public process, with hearings, witnesses, and many opportunities
for the other side to organize around."
And while Trump-era marches have drawn tens of thousands into the streets to call for action
against climate change, support immigrants and demand the president's tax returns, none have
focused on opposing Obamacare repeal. In contrast, thousands of tea party activists descended
on the Capitol to protest final passage of the health care law in March 2010. Liberals may try
something similar, with activists spreading the word on Twitter about forming "a massive
human chain" at the Capitol on Wednesday, the day before a possible Senate vote.
Senate Democrats are powerless to stop the bill on their own, because Republicans are using
procedural maneuvers to circumvent a filibuster. But they have tried a variety of tactics lately
to try to bring public pressure to bear on the GOP.
Last week, they launched a procedural blockade to spotlight Republicans' avoidance of
hearings on their repeal bill. They held a talk-a-thon that stretched until midnight, with a series
of senators speaking on the floor. A trio of Democratic senators, Cory Booker of New Jersey,
Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Brian Schatz of Hawaii, jumped in a cab and recorded their
trip to the Congressional Budget Office to try to unearth the proposal.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took the save-Obamacare show on the road over the weekend,
drawing more than 1,000 people to the first of three rallies against repeal that he and
MoveOn.org held in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
Democrats have also sought to elevate the personal stories of those threatened by the bill,
which would cost millions of low-income Americans their health insurance and gut key

 consumer protections, all while slashing taxes for the wealthy and insurers. They held
numerous news conferences with constituents who would be harmed by the bill and promoted
a push on social media with the hashtag #AmericaSpeaksOut.
But the left has been unable to fuel a viral phrase, like conservatives' false "death panel"
charges, or to find a single pro-Obamacare face to rise from the pack and take aim at Trump
— much as Gold Star father Khizr Khan or former Miss Universe Alicia Machado did during
last year's presidential campaign.
"The thing that really elevates someone's story from merely provoking empathy to becoming
iconic is when Republicans or the right-wing media attack a grass-roots hero," said MoveOn
Washington director Ben Wikler.
During the House's Obamacare repeal debate, it appeared briefly that late-night talk show host
Jimmy Kimmel might take the mantle after an emotional speech about his infant son, who had
a health crisis, went viral. But the House, after serious struggles, passed its bill. And then the
debate went quiet in public, particularly as Republicans sidestepped recess-week town halls
following earlier tense confrontations with constituents.
Sen. Tom Carper admitted in an interview that he isn't sure whether Democratic messaging
has broken through yet. But the Delaware Democrat argued that his party has successfully
branded the GOP repeal bill with at least one label: secret.
"The press doesn't know what's going on. We don't know what's going on. Some of the
Republicans don't know what's going on," Carper said. "That's got to be disconcerting to
average, normal people who have misgivings about this place anyway."
Hammering the Senate GOP's Obamacare repeal as too radioactive to draft in public may
prove liberals' most compelling tactic against a bill that could see a vote less than one week
after its release and as changes remain under consideration.
"If I'm a vulnerable Republican senator, I'm breathing a sigh of relief that McConnell took
active measures to minimize the news coverage, but I'm panicked what signal that secrecy sent
to voters," said Democratic strategist Jesse Ferguson, a veteran of the Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee during the original Obamacare battle.
"It doesn't take a Ph.D. in health policy for voters to figure out he kept it secret because it
would be bad for them, and his plotting has made an unpopular bill even more reviled," said
Ferguson, who is now working with several groups opposed to repeal.
Ultimately, progressives might find one thing in common with the Obama-era tea party: Both
might fall short on Capitol Hill, only to take revenge at the polls.
For all its energy on the ground at the time, the right failed to stop the health care law from
being passed.
With complete control of Washington and a commitment to their policy goals, Democrats
were willing to plow ahead regardless of the political ramifications. Republicans now find
themselves in a similar position.
A GOP wave toppled House Democrats from power in 2010, and Democrats are predicting
that Republicans will suffer in 2018 if their bill becomes law.

 "Unlike the ACA, which grew more popular as its effects and benefits kicked in, [repeal] will
become even more unpopular as the law's effects of people losing health care and paying more
for less coverage become a reality," Dunn said.
House Republicans may be nervous, but Senate Republicans face a highly favorable electoral
map next year, potentially easing most GOP senators' fears of backing the controversial
proposal.
Democrats, meanwhile, are expressing optimism that they can marshal the massive public
pushback needed to derail the legislation this week.
"I think people are starting to get it," Murphy told POLITICO soon after the GOP bill
emerged. "They realize that this is not theoretical anymore. This is something terrible about to
happen to them."
From the sidelines of the airport protest, Working Families Party organizer Zach Weinstein
agreed. "Now it seems like we're all on the same page — on the grass-roots side, on the
inside," he said. "Hopefully we can stop this thing once and for all."
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Trump political arm to GOP: Get in line Back
By Alex Isenstadt   06/25/2017 08:38 PM EDT
A new campaign by top White House allies targeting the GOP's most vulnerable senator over
health care sends a loud message to those resistant to the Trump agenda: We're coming after
you.
America First Policies, a White House-backed outside group led by the president's top
campaign advisers, has launched a $1 million attack against Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada, who
on Friday announced that he opposed the Senate's recently unveiled Obamacare repeal plan.
That included a Twitter and digital ad campaign targeting the senator, including a video that
accuses him of "standing with" House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, a reviled figure in
conservative circles.
"Unacceptable," the video says. "If you're opposed to this bill, we're opposed to you."
America First Policies is set to expand its campaign early this week with TV ads that will go
after the Nevada senator.
The offensive aims both to punish Heller and to sway his vote, and it is a stunning act of
political retaliation against a member of the president's own party — one who faces a perilous
path to reelection in 2018. Senior Republicans, many of whom are deeply worried about
Heller's political standing and increasingly nervous about the midterms, were shocked and
spent the weekend measuring the possible fallout.

 Those close to the White House say the attack is an outgrowth of President Donald Trump's
mounting frustration over his stymied legislative agenda and anger at Capitol Hill Republicans
whom he sees as unhelpful.
In a Saturday --tweet, Trump hinted at his displeasure after multiple senators expressed
concerns with the bill: "I cannot imagine that these very fine Republican Senators would allow
the American people to suffer a broken ObamaCare any longer!"
By targeting Heller, America First Policies is telegraphing to recalcitrant Republican
lawmakers — even those trying to navigate treacherous political waters at home — that they
will be punished if they don't go along with the Trump agenda. Other Republicans could soon
face similar attacks.
Brian Walsh, president of America First Policies, said after Heller's Friday news conference
that the group's senior leadership — including former Republican National Committee chief of
staff Katie Walsh, Trump fundraiser Tommy Hicks, and Nick Ayers, a longtime top strategist
for Vice President Mike Pence — determined that "it was time to make a strong statement."
"For the greater part of a decade, the GOP has promised to repeal and replace Obamacare,
taken dozens of votes to do so; now, with the ability to keep that promise on the horizon,
legislators are wavering," Walsh said. "Sen. Heller's decision to walk away is unacceptable
and sends the wrong message to the rest of the senators who are still working to get to 'yes.'"
Within 90 minutes of Heller's announcement, the group had mobilized. Determined not to let
the news fade on a summer Friday afternoon, Brad Parscale, the digital director on Trump's
presidential campaign who now works with America First Policies, directed an anti-Heller
Twitter offensive aimed at ginning up anger among Trump supporters. Spending just over
$100,000, the organization encouraged people to tweet at Heller and his staffers, created
algorithms that tied Heller with Pelosi, and promoted a "HellerVotesYes" hashtag.
On Saturday morning, America First Policies itself tweeted: "Why did @SenDeanHeller lie to
voters about #RepealAndReplace? He's now with @NancyPelosi. NOT GOOD!
#HellerVotesYes."
For America First Policies, the move represented something of an about-face. During the
House health care debate this spring, White House officials said the group was too passive and
should have pressured Republicans who opposed the repeal effort. As Congress entered the
summer months, the group promised a more muscular effort to promote the president's agenda.
The anti-Heller move, however, rankled allies of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell,
who keeps a close eye on his party's 2018 plans and is deeply sensitive to attacks on his
members. Several McConnell political advisers said they received no warning and vented that
it was a serious misstep, especially with the party holding just a two-seat majority.
Heller's team was also blindsided and infuriated by the barrage, said one adviser to the Nevada
senator. But, fearful of further antagonizing the White House, they refrained from hitting back.
"I have a lot of respect for the team running this organization but think attacking fellow
Republicans is a big mistake and a bad strategy," said Brian Walsh, a former top National
Republican Senatorial Committee official (who is not related to America First Policies' Brian
Walsh or Katie Walsh). "There are 10 Senate Democrats running for reelection in states won

 by President Trump, including several by double digits. Money and energy on the Republican
side should be focused on turning those seats red and not on a circular firing squad."
The offensive isn't entirely without precedent. In 2009, as then-President Barack Obama's
health care push got underway, a White House political arm began airing commercials in the
states of vulnerable Democratic senators — some facing reelection — who had voiced
concerns about the legislation. The ads annoyed then-Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid,
who at one point called them a "waste of money."
Yet the pro-Obama ads, which did not mention the Democratic senators' names, were not
nearly as hostile as the pro-Trump ones, which accused Heller of lying and described his
behavior as "unacceptable."
The animosity between Trump's allies and Heller is not new. During his 2016 campaign,
Trump struggled to win over Capitol Hill Republicans, including the Nevada Republican, who
made it known — repeatedly — that he was no fan of the GOP candidate. In June 2016, Heller
was quoted as saying he had no intention of voting for Trump. Trump has since made clear to
top advisers he doesn't view the Nevadan as an ally, said two people close to the president.
When the Senate health care debate heated up last week, Heller was once again in the White
House cross hairs. In conversations with the administration, the senator made clear he was
leaning against supporting the bill. But Trump advisers thought he was using the bill to play
political games — a view that only intensified on Friday afternoon when Heller made his
announcement alongside GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval, a past Trump critic who also opposes the
health care legislation.
"He needs to come back to the table and work to get to 'yes.' Period," said America First
Policies' Walsh. "I think we are making that crystal clear."
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Koch-backed group calls health fight in Congress 'humbling' Back
By Kevin Robillard   06/25/2017 09:15 PM EDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The head of the Koch brothers-backed Americans for
Prosperity admitted to donors on Sunday that the group was caught "flat-footed" by the fight
in Congress to replace Obamacare, as the group seeks to influence Republican proposals it
says do not go far enough to repeal the 2010 law.
"We fully expected a repeal vote," Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips told
hundreds of donors at the Koch network's annual seminar at the Broadmoor Resort. "We were
caught flat-footed when it didn't happen."
He added: "This has been humbling for us."
Americans for Prosperity and other Koch network groups have been critical of the GOP
replacement efforts, arguing they don't do enough to rein in costs or undo President Barack

 Obama's signature achievement. The group opposed the first House repeal attempt but backed
a later version negotiated by House Freedom Caucus Chair Mark Meadows and New Jersey
Rep. Tom MacArthur.
The group has been critical of the Senate's draft, with Phillips telling reporters on Saturday the
proposal was "disappointing," but has stopped short of out-and-out opposing the law.
Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), speaking to a donor lunch, declined to take a position on the
legislation. But he pointed out Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn in the crowd and said he
had a bruise on his collarbone from Cornyn putting his thumb on him. Two other senators in
attendance, Mike Lee of Utah and Ted Cruz of Texas, have said they oppose the current
version of the legislation.
Cornyn, speaking to reporters, said the bill was on track for a vote this week but
acknowledged that it would be tough to get the votes needed for passage.
"It's going to be close," he said.
Phillips warned the donors they had a limited amount of time to change policy at the federal
level because of the looming 2018 elections. The network's top priority in that time? Tax
reform, not health care.
"We have a window of about 12 months until the 2018 election grinds policy to a halt," he
said. "We've learned from health care that we can't take anything for granted."
The group sent three members of the House Freedom Caucus — Florida Rep. Ron DeSantis,
North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows and Virginia Rep. Dave Brat — to pitch their vision for
tax reform to reporters. The group strongly opposes proposals for a border adjustment tax,
which both House Speaker Paul Ryan and Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady
have backed.
"The B.A.T. is D.O.A. in the Congress," DeSantis said. "The Phillies have a better chance of
winning the World Series this year than BAT has [of] passing." (The Phillies have the worst
record in baseball and are 25 games under .500.)
Meadows said President Donald Trump told him he doesn't support the tax either.
"The speaker now understands that he does not have the votes on the BAT," he said of Ryan.
Network leaders said they also were pleased with the Trump administration's efforts on the
federal judiciary, regulatory reform, education reform and in other areas. But the group
warned donors significant losses in the midterm elections could block progress.
"This midterm election cycle is far more difficult than in recent years," said Emily Seidel, a
top official at Freedom Partners, another Koch-backed organization. She said liberal political
groups were seeing donations booming and had growing budgets to match the donors'
largesse. "We are facing a reinvigorated left."
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States must support some church programs, high court rules Back
By Benjamin Wermund and Caitlin Emma   06/26/2017 11:02 AM EDT
The Supreme Court chipped away Monday at the traditional wall separating church and state,
ruling 7-2 that states cannot exclude religious institutions from state programs that have a
purely secular intent — in this case, making playgrounds safer.
However, the court framed its decision narrowly in Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia vs.
Comer, declining to say how far states could go to fund the school choice programs being
pushed by President Donald Trump as part of his sweeping school choice agenda.
The decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts held that Missouri wrongly denied a
church a state grant "simply because of what it is — a church." But it stopped short of
addressing the constitutionality of provisions in 39 states, including Missouri's, that bar public
money from supporting religious organizations. Those provisions, known as Blaine
Amendments, have been an obstacle to many school voucher programs, which channel
taxpayer money to help low-income families pay tuition for private schools, many of which
are run by religious groups.
Still, religious rights and voucher proponents, including Education Secretary Betsy DeVos,
celebrated the ruling as an incremental win, while most groups opposed to taxpayer funding of
religious groups denounced it.
Roberts took pains to underscore the narrowness of the decision in a footnote, saying "this
case involves express discrimination based on religious identity with respect to playground
resurfacing. We do not address religious uses of funding or other forms of discrimination."
Significantly, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas objected to the footnote, arguing it
made the ruling unnecessarily vague.
"I worry that some might mistakenly read it to suggest that only 'playground resurfacing'
cases, or only those with some association with children's safety or health, or perhaps some
other social good we find sufficiently worthy, are governed by the legal rules recounted in and
faithfully applied by the Court's opinion," Gorsuch wrote.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer said the decision "reaffirms that the government cannot
discriminate against individuals or organizations, simply because they or their members hold
religious beliefs."
The Center for Education Reform, an advocacy group seeking expansion of vouchers, praised
the court for its support of religious rights and pledged to work to bring other cases to enable
the justices "to review the constitutionality of Blaine Amendments and pave the way for
parents to decide the best educational opportunities for their children, be they private, religious
or public in nature."
On the other side, the National Education Association, a teachers union that took Missouri's
side, applauded the high court for steering clear of a broad decision that would affirm voucher
plans.

 "Today's ruling means that those state constitutional provisions remain as safeguards against
such voucher proposals and returns to the legislative branches the question of whether
vouchers make any sense," NEA President Lily Eskelsen García said.
Harvard professor Martin West said the opinion won't stop states from denying vouchers to
religious schools based on their Blaine Amendments.
"One of those challenges, if successful at the state level, could then provide an another
opportunity for the Supreme Court to clarify the issue," he said.
"Gorsuch and Thomas write separately to say that they see no distinction between denying
funds based on the identity of a religious institution and their use of the funds," he added.
"They would clearly be on board with a broader ruling."
The Institute for Justice, a libertarian advocacy group that defends school choice programs in
court — including a Colorado program under challenge — called Monday's ruling a victory,
but said the high court needs to take up the Colorado case to settle the larger issues.
"Sooner or later, the U.S. Supreme Court will need to address the lingering bigotry of Blaine
Amendments that stand out like scars in state constitutions across the nation," Institute for
Justice President Scott Bullock said in a statement. "The Court should now take up the
Douglas County case and explicitly reject government discrimination against the free and
independent choices of parents who choose religious schools for their children in school
choice programs."
Some advocates for a strict separation of church and state described the decision as a blow.
"This ruling threatens to open the door to more taxpayer support for religion, which is at odds
with our history, traditions and common sense," Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans
United for Separation of Church and State, said in a statement.
A lengthy dissent by Justice Sonia Sotomayor and joined by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg took
strong exception to Roberts' decision, saying it "slights both our precedents and our history,
and its reasoning weakens this country's longstanding commitment to a separation of church
and state beneficial to both."
Daniel Mach, director of the ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief which took
the state's side in the case, called the decision disappointing — but expressed relief it did not
go further.
"Religious freedom should protect unwilling taxpayers from funding church property, not
force them to foot the bill," Mach said. "The court's ruling, however, focuses specifically on
grants for playground resurfacing, and does not give the government unlimited authority to
fund religious activity."
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Study finds 'substantial' losses in math for Indiana voucher students Back
By Caitlin Emma   06/26/2017 09:00 AM EDT
Indiana students who left public schools for private schools using a voucher saw "substantial

 annual achievement losses" in math in their first few years and no difference in reading,
compared to students who stayed in public schools, according to a new study.
But the students who remained in private schools for three or four years "make up what they
initially lost relative to their public school peers" in math scores, found R. Joseph Waddington
of the University of Kentucky and Mark Berends of the University of Notre Dame — two
researchers who've studied Indiana's school voucher program for years.
The poorest-performing students, meanwhile, tended to return to public schools.
The researchers note that they observed a relatively small number of students across three and,
especially, four years and cautioned against premature conclusions.
"These year three and four estimates may also point to student persistence, as the lowest
achieving students who receive a voucher and attend a private school tend to return to a public
school," the study suggests. "Additional years of testing data and information from teachers
and principals will shed more light on these trends — and possible explanations for them —
across years of the program."
The analysis looked at Indiana students in grades three through eight who transferred from
public to private school using a voucher during the first four years of the program, or the
2011-12 through 2014-15 school years.
Voucher students typically entered private school "substantially behind their private school
peers." During the first two years of the voucher program, "many private schools lacked the
capacity or experience in educating new students who are academically behind," the study
says.
Some teachers and principals also reported that voucher students struggled with changes in
norms and expectations, like homework requirements.
"As expectations or norms may be different in private schools than public schools, voucher
students attending private schools for the first time could be put at a disadvantage beyond
negative math scores," the report says.
The statewide results are similar to a previous study by the two researchers, which found
Indianapolis students who left public school for a private school saw achievement losses in
math and no benefits in reading.
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POLITICO Pro Q&A: Sen. Deb Fischer Back
By Gregory Hellman   06/25/2017 04:01 PM EDT
Sen. Deb Fischer worries about the Pentagon's timetable for modernizing the nation's nuclear
arsenal — and that a slip in one program could undermine the effort.

 "If we don't stay on schedule, or if something unforeseen would happen that would throw [a
program] off the rails, then that's going to be an issue," the chairwoman of the Senate Armed
Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee told POLITICO.
Senior military officers have warned Congress this year that little slack exists for delay in the
development of key nuclear programs.
The Republican senator from Nebraska, though, is hopeful that military commanders will now
have a freer hand under President Donald Trump to talk about their needs for increased
funding, including more money for nuclear modernization, than during the Obama
administration.
"We've seen it at hearings," Fischer said. "There's been a difference in the last five months in
what they're presenting to the committee."
Fischer, whose home state of Nebraska hosts the headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command at
Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, also said she hopes the Pentagon's nuclear posture and
ballistic missile defense reviews will detail the Trump administration's priorities for funding
its proposed nuclear overhaul.
The senator also pushed back against the creation of a "Space Corps," a proposal championed
by House Armed Services Strategic Forces Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), as an
unnecessary layer of bureaucracy.
"Now, we're going to have a space force, and what's next?" Fischer asked. "I don't want to
create more layers that respond slowly to really important areas like space and cyber, where
many times you need a quick response."
POLITICO sat down with the senator in her Capitol Hill office to discuss pressing defense
issues and her goals for her subcommittee ahead of its scheduled closed markup of the fiscal
2018 National Defense Authorization Act Monday afternoon.
These excerpts have been edited for length and clarity.
What are your thoughts on the president's topline defense budget proposal? Is it
sufficient?
I'm pleased that he had an emphasis on national defense and security. I think, obviously, those
are my priorities for the federal government. And I liked that he did that. In looking at the
department's budget of course the area that we focus on the most is with nuclear
modernization. That's obviously a priority. And this secretary of Defense and previous ones
have made it clear that it's a priority as well for the department.
What were your takeaways from the nuclear modernization proposal? Specifically, some
of your colleagues were pleased with the $1 billion increase at the National Nuclear
Security Administration. Is that sufficient?
I think it is. Through the whole modernization portfolio that we have...the thing that I'm
concerned about the most is the timetable. Because we have a lot of projects that are coming
due at the same time. So if we don't stay on schedule, or if something unforeseen would
happen that would throw [a program] off the rails, then that's going to be an issue...

 But, I've received assurances that yes, everything's on schedule, it's going to work out fine.
I've even asked, 'well, do you need more money in this area or this area,' and been told that no,
they really don't at this point.
Turning toward the subcommittee markup...tell me a little bit about some of the
priorities are going to be there.
I think it's going to be fine...You know, it's really a pretty bipartisan subcommittee.
What I find amazing this year and one thing I really wanted to accomplish as chairman — and
I spoke with Sen. [Joe] Donnelly (D-Ind.) about it — we just felt it would be really important
to educate members and that was going to be a focus.
So, the first subcommittee hearing we had...Gen. [Robert] Kehler there, to be able to speak,
obviously, with authority, but also with kind of reassuring members too, just about what our
nuclear program is, the importance of the triad, the importance of deterrence, and not do so in
a threatening manner.
Are there any specific programs your subcommittee is prioritizing or that should be
looked at as part of the authorization process?
Obviously, the areas that I focus on are the ones under the subcommittee's jurisdiction. So, it's
[nuclear] modernization, it's space, it's missile defense. Looking at STRATCOM, making sure
we can move forward...on the command center.
Cyber is something we talk about a lot, but we don't have a plan for. It's a criticism I would
say I levied at the last administration on different defense issues. That we just didn't hear a
plan. And I have commented to this administration as well that we need a plan and we need a
plan on cyber....It needs to be laid out. But not just for Congress but for our allies, ...our
friends and our adversaries as well.
What do you mean by a plan for cyber?
I mean how we act and react to cyber aggression... A lot of people compare cyber to nuclear,
and they think that because you have nuclear deterrence, cyber deterrence is going to work as
well. I don't necessarily buy into that...
There's no definition on what an act of war is in cyberspace. There are no international norms
when it comes to cyberattacks. You know, those are questions that I think need to be answered
and need to be answered soon, if we're going to keep up...in this new war-space.
You said you were also looking at STRATCOM as well. Any specific oversight concerns
with STRATCOM that you're looking at?
Nothing specific right now, just to look that the command-and-control center stays on
schedule.
What are your expectations of the nuclear posture review and ballistic missile defense
review the administration is conducting?
Obviously, I want to see the triad...be reaffirmed there. On the posture review, I hope to see
the emphasis on what are the priorities and where should funding really go. And [for the

 Defense Department] to be honest about if we do need increased funding, to just say, 'we need
it.' I don't know if that's always been the case in the past. ... The military is always very careful
not to be political and I don't think it would be political, I just think they need to be truthful in
what their conclusions really are.
Are there any programs that you can point to where you feel like, perhaps in the past
they've underestimated the amount of funding they need?
I don't know...if necessarily they've underestimated programs. I think they follow directives
they are given. They work for a commander-in-chief.
Don't you feel there's been a difference even in testimony this year? ... It's like, why didn't you
say this before? I understand the position they're in, but it's frustrating as a member who's
trying to provide resources that this country needs...not get the full picture...I understand they
serve the commander-in-chief, but they serve this country as well.
To be clear, you feel like military commanders have a bit of a freer hand now than in the
Obama administration to talk about the damage the sequester has had?
We've seen it, we've seen it at the hearings. I don't want to leave the impression that they
haven't spoken up in the past. They have. At every hearing, there's a question about
sequestration and it's a bad thing, and yes, they've always agreed with that. But...there's been a
difference in the last five months in what they're presenting to the committee. And, obviously,
that comes from Secretary [Jim] Mattis, but there's definitely a difference.
Is there a compromise you can see with Democrats that would lift the defense budget
caps?
I would hope that my colleagues on the other side will at least be able to get on defense
appropriations bills. I have found that very frustrating that we pass a NDAA and two weeks
later we can't get on a defense appropriations bill.
We all vote for authorization of these programs and then won't even take up an appropriations
bill to fund them. I don't know how you go home and justify that to people in your state...
So, I think, suck it up, we need to start doing our job and taking on appropriations bills. And
then you need to make a tough decision:
Are you going to fund this program or are you going to fund that program? Are you really
going to back up the words you say at a committee about defense needing more money and
then be willing to make a choice, between a program in the Department of Defense and not
increase funding for other discretionary programs?... It's a dollar for dollar, I don't support
that.
Related to the nuclear posture review, what in your view is the best way to deal with
Russian violations of the INF Treaty?
It's obviously going to be up to the military...and the secretary of Defense to provide options to
the president on what to do. I think there has to be firmer stand taken, then just saying, yes,
you violated this treaty. Because now, we're into...the third year since the cruise missile test
occurred...

 We're looking now at deploying missiles. Do we just keep saying no you should do that? Or
should there be consequences? And obviously there needs to be consequences...
We just passed a sanctions bill ... Sanctions are always an option. ... Or again, depending on
what options the department's going to provide to the president, there are actions that can be
taken...Either with interceptors, or taking them out on the ground, or developing our own.
If Russia does not come back into compliance with the treaty, would you support
sanctions or developing our own missiles?
I would support a plan that can lay out options in a manner that provides...a decisive end-state.
And we haven't seen that in the past. But it would just be nice to hear plans.
Sanctions is an option...but, as I mentioned, there are other actions that can be taken as well.
Are there any specific military space programs that you are eyeing or have oversight
concerns about? Additionally, are there military space reform initiatives that you would
support?
With space, I think many members of the committee have had their eyes open to challenges
that we face...And I just think there's a lot of concern about where we are and where other
countries are with regard to space, and what's happening in space.
Congressman Rogers has suggested that we need to look at how we encourage personnel
in the Air Force to pursue space careers. He's also talked about the idea of a Space
Corps. Is that something you would support?
The congressman's been in my office to talk about that. I'm not sold on a space force right
now.
Why is that?
I worry about having a force for everything. You know we just started a new U.S. Cyber
Command. There's talk about a cyber force now. Now, we're going to have a space force and
what's next?
I don't want to create more layers that respond slowly to really important areas like space and
cyber, where many times you need a quick response.
So it's a bureaucracy concern?
Yea, I would say that would be part of it. And it's difficult to find trained individuals. But I
would say that the services are training people, in cyber areas especially, to be able to respond
to these...areas. I have to be convinced...on what we would gain from the creation of [a Space
Corps]. The congressman makes a good case. I just haven't agreed with him on it. He said he'll
be back.
There has been some concern out there with the pace of nominations to the Pentagon. Is
that a concern that you share as well and if so, how would you like to see it addressed?
I encourage the president and the administration to get us names, not just with the Defense
Department, but for all the agencies. There's a lot of spots to fill.

 Do you have any management concerns about the Pentagon in the meantime?
I haven't seen any. It's nice to have phone calls returned. And it's nice to have staff...call
different departments and have their phone calls...answered.
But yes, there needs to a quicker pace in staffing of all the departments. But we've been
fortunate in our office in working with the administration.
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Study: Seattle minimum wage increase cut worker pay Back
By Ian Kullgren   06/26/2017 09:00 AM EDT
Seattle's $13 minimum wage has reduced the hours of low-wage workers by 9.4 percent,
according to a study released by University of Washington researchers this morning.
The study examined the first two hikes in Seattle's $15 minimum wage law, from $9.47 to $11
in 2015 and to $13 in 2016. The first round had little effect, the research found. But in the
second, hours for low-wage workers fell by 3.5 million per quarter.
The reduction in hours, paired with a modest 3 percent increase in wages, had a sizable effect
on the amount of money workers take home. According to the study, low-wage workers —
defined as earning less than $19 per hour — took an average pay cut of $125 per month in
2016.
The findings are likely to inflame the partisan debate over minimum wage. The left-leaning
Economic Policy Institute already released a lengthy rebuttal, arguing the analysis "suffers
from a number of data and methodological problems" that skew the data toward job loss.
The authors warn that their findings shouldn't be used to frame the national debate over
minimum wage. They caution that differences in regional economies could produce different
results for minimum wage hikes elsewhere.
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By Susan B. Glasser   06/26/2017 05:19 AM EDT
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Glasser: Hi, I'm Susan Glasser, and welcome back to The Global POLITICO. I am delighted
to have Congressman Adam Kinzinger, once again, as our guest this week. And really, it's a

 great opportunity. I've wanted to have him as a Global POLITICO almost since I launched this
podcast, now five months, more or less, which is exactly how long—
Kinzinger: Congrats, by the way.
Glasser: Which is exactly the length of the Trump presidency. The reason I always wanted to
have you, Congressman, as a guest is I've often thought back to a conversation that we had last
summer, so just about a year ago now, at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

At the time, perhaps it was a little bit of an academic discussion over what kind of a foreign
policy President Donald Trump might be. But I'll set the stage for you a little bit. Just that
morning, The New York Times had had an interview with Donald Trump. And I believe you
were already a little bit not sure that you really could support your party's nominee. He would
then take the stage the next day and make his acceptance speech. A very kind of dark vision of
America that echoed his future inaugural, "American carnage" speech. But at that point, that
hadn't happened.
But New York Times had had this fascinating interview with Donald Trump in which he raised
all sorts of questions about American foreign policy. And I was amazed to have you come in
there, and sit down, and just sort of say exactly what you thought. And your analysis holds up
pretty strongly a year later. And so, I thought we'd start with a quote from that event of a year
ago.
You said, "Donald Trump believes in strongmen. Vladimir Putin is a strongman. He's a tough
guy, and I think that attracts Donald Trump. I call it a 'narcissistic foreign policy.' Coming
from Donald Trump is the idea that [the] world needs us; that if we're going to be in Korea, or
have troops in Germany, they need to pay us. I am offended by the idea I'm some kind of
protection racket, or some kind of mercenary force."
What you called it at the time was "a very dark but seductive foreign policy. It's very
dangerous." OK. A year later, a "narcissistic foreign policy." In a way, that might be the best
description I've seen yet. People are always trying to impose doctrines on Donald Trump. Do
you still think "narcissistic foreign policy" fits?
Kinzinger: You know, I think it's very interesting to me to look at where we are, versus
rhetoric of a year ago. I've actually been very pleased with what I've seen out of this
presidency — the bombing of the airfield in Syria, holding to the redline, pushing back against
redline crossings in Syria. I think, you know, by actions, pushing back against Russia, not
necessarily words. So, I've been impressed with that.

 At the same time, you have the actions compared to the words, and the words have still been,
you know... You go to NATO — and think there has to be an understanding. Yes, NATO
needs to pay more money. It needs to meet its commitment to national defense. But the reality
is, we're not doing NATO a favor. NATO, as much as anything, is doing us a favor. We're
helping each other. That's what mutual defense is about.
And so, I think I would like to see more words about the fact that, you know, our involvement
in the world is not just out of the charity of heart, it's out of necessity. We're not in South
Korea just because we love the South Koreans. There is a strategic interest to us there. The
South Koreans already pay for half of our troops that are stationed there. It's actually cheaper
to have a troop in South Korea than it is like in Alabama because of that.
And so I think, to an extent, the words have been still somewhat of a narcissistic view of why
America exists in the world. But the actions of the administration, I've actually been pretty
happy with.
Glasser: Well, you're capturing sort of, I think, what we've all observed. There's Donald
Trump and his Twitter feed, and his personal instincts and views about foreign policy. And
now, of course, he has an entire administration — or maybe not a fully staffed one. We can
talk about that later. But he has an administration. He's hired a secretary of defense who's
widely respected. He's hired a national security adviser. A secretary of state.
And so trying and struggling, I think we all are, to figure out what's the balance between the
people he's put into power, the existing policies that their departments represent, and then the
role that the president himself plays. We had a pretty stark demonstration of that over the last
couple weeks when we had Trump, once again, seeming to make foreign policy by tweet on
North Korea and China, for example. We are very confused. What is our policy in the Middle
East?
So how do you look at that? You're up here on Capitol Hill, obviously, so you're not sitting in
the room, but you're debating this with your colleagues in the Foreign Affairs Committee.
How do you look at the difference between the president himself and this whole foreign policy
and national security infrastructure that we have?
Kinzinger: Well, I've never been in the White House in terms of in power, or been in the
administration, so it's hard for me to say. You know, the president definitely has final say in
terms of anything on foreign policy, but there's also a structure that acts beyond him. There are
decisions that are made. For instance, shooting down an Su-22 in Syria was probably not
something that the president directly gave the order to [do], but he did give the leverage to his
commanders to make that decision. So it's kind of hard to tell where that falls.
There's also the issue of, look, President Trump is a good entertainer, and, frankly, he knows
how to communicate with people he needs to communicate to. And he understands that kind
of idea of "American first" is really attractive to people, so he says it. You know, "NATO
needs us. We're doing them a favor." That idea.
But what I've seen in action is he seems to be giving a pretty significant amount of leverage to
his team, which is what we want to see. For instance, as we learn about what the future of
Afghanistan's going to be, and the amount of troops, and everything else, he seems to be
empowering Secretary Mattis and others to make that decision, and that's a good thing.

 So it's a dichotomy I don't think I can figure out in terms of the difference between the words
of the president and the actions. But I'll tell you, I've been happy with the actions. The words,
not so much.
Glasser: So, you know, last year in our conversation at the RNC, you said, "The president is a
dictator on foreign policy." And that was part of the reason you had so many concerns,
recognizing there were few constraints on his action. And of course, the question of what role
Congress can play is one that a lot of people have been asking. How does it look now that
you're trying to think about what are the constraints you would want to put around a president
in the Oval Office on foreign policy? You guys are considering a Russia sanctions bill right
now. Tell me a little bit about the balance between executive and legislative power in the
Trump era.
Kinzinger: I believe, when it comes to foreign policy, in a very strong executive branch— and
I'm probably the minority view in Congress in this— everybody wants to have their say. The
problem is between House and the Senate, there's 535 of us. And all of us out here think that
we could be a good commander in chief. So you have 535 members of Congress that all have
their idea of how to fight ISIS, how to push back against Syria, et cetera.
And the problem is, in this complicated world where it's not about, you know, in the 1700s,
when you declare war against England, it takes three months to even get the message there.
This is all real-time things. We find out there's a chemical attack, or there's a fighter bombing
our allies. You know, that kind of stuff. This has to be leverage given to the president.
So I would vote for and like to see us pass a use-of-force authorization against ISIS. I don't
think the president needs it, but I think we should. The problem is, you have members of
Congress out here that want to put constraints in it. You know, a time limit, a troop limit. You
cannot, as members of Congress, tie the hands of the president. You give him a goal, which is
destroy ISIS, and you let him decide how to get here.
And then, on things like Russia, I do think Congress can play a strong role in sending a
message to the administration and to Russia that Congress believes that sanctions, at this point,
are the best thing to deal with what's been going on. I do think there is a role for Congress to
play, but I give a lot of military leverage to the president because I just don't — I know my
colleagues out here. I love them all, but a lot of them don't know anything about the military
or warfare, and they think they do.
Glasser: Well, and we should note, of course, that you served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. I
think that's part of what gives you a different perspective in general on foreign policy. You've
rated it as a much more important reason why you're in Congress ...
Kinzinger: Right.
Glasser: ... in the first place than most of your colleagues. But let's drill in a little bit on that
Russia sanctions bill, because it's an interesting case study. It's one of the first examples that's
come up where you have clearly a policy disagreement by, I would say, the majority of
Republicans on Capitol Hill, who are eager to show that they still favor a tougher approach to
Vladimir Putin and to Russia than President Trump has personally indicated.
You have this bill coming over from the Senate and there's a sense though that here, on the
House side, is where Trump's allies may try to water it down or change it.

 Kinzinger: Right.
Glasser: What are the dynamics inside the Republican Conference here?
Kinzinger: I haven't sensed the dynamics within the conference yet. I think this is so new.
And we just assumed this was going to happen. It's so new. What we're hearing today, as of
the day we're talking, is that there is a blue-slip issue. Fine, maybe that's the case. You know,
revenue originating from the House versus the Senate. That needs to be fixed.
But I think if there is an attempt to water this down, there will be some holy hell from some of
us that would be very upset about this. Look, you have interests. I don't want to name names,
but it's the same kind of special interest that opposed Russian sanctions in the past, that I
specifically talked to and said, 'Don't you dare come in here because of that.' And they're
trying to do it again, and they're scaring members. You have European nations that are trying
to meet with all of us that are saying — you know, specifically Germany . Germany is saying
they're worried about this pipeline issue.
Well, look, Germany shut down all of their nuclear plants, so they became reliant on natural
gas. So don't come in to me with a sad story. I love Germany. My family originated from
Germany, but don't come in here because you guys screwed up your power grid, and say that
you're basically inept to respond to the Russians.
Let's see how this blue-slip issue goes about, but I think you will see a House that is very, very
eager to make sure this thing passes.
Glasser: That's so interesting about Germany. So basically, they're worried that in an almost
overreaction to Trump and the fear of him being too accommodating to the Russians, they're
worried that Congress would go in the other direction, in effect, and potentially make things
worse with the Russians, and compromise their ability, as they see it, to negotiate with their
big neighbor.
Kinzinger: Yes, basically. But you know, you have to be tough. I understand that they have an
interest and a concern. You have to protect your own people. Germany is a very successful
country. But again, they shut down all of their nuclear plants in an overreaction to some
things, and so, there's some price to pay for it. Now, we should continue to work with
Germany to make sure we're exporting natural gas, to make sure that they have the ability to
exploit their natural gas, and the allies in the region.
But we've got to do everything. The one-trick pony of Russia is their ability to export natural
gas. That's their best foreign policy tool because their jets can barely fly. It's that ability to do
natural gas. And keep in mind, the economy of Russia is about the size of — just a little larger
than the economy of Illinois. And we have 50 states. They have one big one.
Glasser: Well, it's funny. When I was Moscow correspondent at the very beginning of Putin's
tenure, he used to talk, without irony, in saying his goal to make sure that Russia's economy
would grow to be as big as Portugal's, the smallest member of the European Union at the time.
Kinzinger: That's right.
Glasser: You know, and I think that's revealing about what they inherited from the Soviet
Union as well.

 Kinzinger: That's right.
Glasser: So, I think your example about this House, the sanctions bill, is really interesting
because it suggests all of the competing politics around Russia right now, which has emerged
as this major foreign policy issue of the Trump administration. One of the things that I think I
and others are struggling to understand is what has gone on with the politics of Russia in the
Republican Party as a result of candidate Trump, now President Trump's different rhetoric
about Vladimir Putin.
You've seen an amazing turnaround in the polls, certainly, which suggests that Republicans
who used to be the sort of get-tough-on-Russia party have flip-flopped dramatically in terms
of public opinion surveys. And it's now Democrats, by and large, who express much more
hawkish views about Russia.
Kinzinger: Well, I welcome them finally, by the way, to be Russia hawks because they
weren't a few years ago.
Glasser: But that's right. Both parties have shown that they are very flexible, shall we say, in
their ideology. What does that mean though here on Capitol Hill? Have your Republican
colleagues really changed their mind about Vladimir Putin?
Kinzinger: You know, I hope not. Some have, you know. I have a few friends that basically
express a lot of—they believe this kind of idea, which is so flawed it's unbelievable, that it's
either a strongman or terrorism, right? Bashar Assad in Syria, and Russia's backing him, or it's
just chaos and ISIS everywhere. I don't believe that.
I mean, I don't think strongmen work anymore anyway because with internet, with the ability
to communicate, people don't like to be oppressed. I know we may think they do, but they
don't. And so, they'll throw off the shackles of dictatorship. People sometimes see the Russians
and they buy into this idea that bombing hospitals, bombing schools, basically beating the crap
[out] of the Muslims, basically, somehow will help us when this war on terror. And all it does,
frankly, is create more enemies.
But in terms of the broader politics of Russia, I was disappointed once when I saw a poll that
said, "Vladimir Putin is more popular among Republicans than Barack Obama." And I say,
look, I was no fan of President Obama. I think he's a good man, but I would much rather him
as my president than Vladimir Putin, who kills his political enemies. And I'll just say briefly, it
shows how much people need leadership on foreign policy.
Glasser: Well, that's been your consistent theme all along, is that you need to lead and not
follow ...
Kinzinger: Amen.
Glasser: ... when it comes to foreign policy, which is not necessarily how our political class is
generally defined.
Kinzinger: That's true.
Glasser: . . Somebody said to me — I said I was going to interview you today, and they said,
"Well, you know, I feel like he's become sort of the John McCain of the House when it comes

 to foreign policy in the Republican Party." That's not always an easy role to play. What is it
like to be out there disagreeing where you do on issues of principle with the White House,
with the administration? Do you get a lot of pushback here?
Kinzinger: You do, but I have a lot of respect for Senator John McCain. He was the first guy
to call for a surge in Iraq. Everybody thought he was crazy for that, and it worked. I have a lot
of respect for him.
The thing I've learned, so in 2013, I was one of the few House Republicans with Mike
Pompeo, frankly, to actually call for giving the president the authority to bomb Syria. The
calls in my office at that time were ballistic, of people asking me to resign, I'm a warmonger,
everything else. History has proven correct that that would have been the right thing to do.
Look, the job's not particularly fun, and I get elected because I want to make a difference, and
I want to make an impact. That's what's fun for me; serving the people in my district, making a
big impact on the international front. And so, you know, you ask what's it like. It's actually
kind of invigorating to sometimes stand up and just say what needs to be said.
Glasser: Early on, I was envisioning like the internal monologue of John McCain every day,
waking up, you know, after January 20. And sort of like, "OK, do I tweet about this one?"
Like, you know, "Do I let this one go? What do I pick a fight on and what do I not?" What are
your principles for sort of like, "OK. When do I go on TV to say like, 'Enough is enough?'"
Which fights do you pick?
Kinzinger: It's almost a day-to-day decision. I like President Trump and I like a lot of the
things he's doing as a Republican. You know, again, I mention foreign policy. The actions in
foreign policy are good. The agenda on domestic policy. The area where I will pick a fight, or
have a disagreement — I think that's a better word to say — is something that's egregious on
foreign policy. A tone, a political tone.
I've tried to make as well as foreign policy and representing my district, political tone a big
issue. I yearn for the day that we can get back to disagreeing without threatening people's lives
and breaking up Thanksgiving dinner. And so, that's another area I'll pick a disagreement on.
But it's really a moment-by-moment choice. I'm not out looking to argue with the president.
Like I said, I like him. But on areas where I feel like my responsibility is to America and to
my district, it's not to the Republican Party.
Glasser: What do you see, by the way, as flashpoints other than Russia? That obviously is an
area where the center of gravity, politically, on Russia had been very different than what
Trump came in talking about. Are there other areas that you're constantly sort of making that
balance? I mean, trade was something that seemed like it would become a much bigger issue.
It still might, in terms of Republicans being free traders up here on the Hill, and having a
president who is talking in much more protectionist terms.
Kinzinger: I think trade is a big issue. I mean, I'm a free trader, fair trade, right? But what
we've seen is the president basically has said, "OK, we're going to kill the Pacific Trade
Agreement," which I think was a mistake. But at the same time, you know, we haven't pulled
out of NAFTA. I think we're going to be negotiating some one-on-one trade agreements. So I
do think he followed through on his promise, but at the same time, it's not quite what people
thought he was going to be.

 I think we have a tendency — you know, I'm actually very supportive of the president on the
issue of infrastructure. We have to build this country. And frankly, as a conservative
Republican, if you read the Constitution, it outlines the role of the federal government in
infrastructure. I get dismayed when I hear some of my colleagues say the federal government
shouldn't have a role. But I think that could be a flash point with other members who are more
budget hawk-focused.
And the other, I'd say lastly, is just the budget, in general, can be a flash point. We want to
increase military spending, but at the same time, to really deal with the debt in this country, it's
going to take entitlements. We all know that. Both sides know that. We just pretend like it's
not the case.
We have to reform Social Security. For a guy my age, 39 years old, you can make changes to
it to save it for my parents. But you know, the president made a promise not to touch it, and so
we're going to continue to try to cut the military, or cut discretionary spending, when we know
what the real problem is.
Glasser: OK, I thought we had left Russia behind, but the truth is we have to go back to it.
We've avoided it for how many whole minutes? Nineteen whole minutes.
Kinzinger: All right.
Glasser: The Russia investigation, which is not the same thing as the Russia policy
conversation, this is the shadow that's sort of hanging over ...
Kinzinger: Yeah.
Glasser: ... all of these conversations. After James Comey's testimony, you said, "President
Trump, without a doubt, acted improperly," although we would wait and see what the actual
investigative conclusion is. I don't know if you saw it, but I was struck today by an op-ed that
former Senator Lowell Weicker, a Republican from Connecticut, wrote in the New York Times
... he's the last surviving members of the Watergate Select Committee.
And he wrote about basically the duties of members of Congress in this kind of a situation.
And I thought it was very interesting because, of course, he is making the argument that it was
much more bipartisan. That Republicans as well as Democrats, if you go back and listen to the
Watergate tapes, which he said he'd been doing recently, that you can't tell really, just by
listening to the voices which party a member of Congress is in.
Kinzinger: Yes.
Glasser: I suspect that would not be the case if you listened to the Comey questioning, and
you didn't know whether the senator was a Republican or a Democrat. You would probably
guess pretty quickly.
Kinzinger: Yes.
Glasser: What is your responsibility as a member of Congress in an investigation of the
president?
Kinzinger: Well, it's to be a check on the executive branch. It's to uphold the Constitution, and
it's to do the right thing. You know, it's interesting, I think President Trump has brought some

 of this on himself by just the constant tweeting, right? You know, talking about tapes, talking
about this kind of stuff. And I wish he would do what President Clinton did, which was say,
"Hey, look, the investigation will go on. I have work to do for the American people." That's
good for America, the Republican Party, and the president if he did that.
But at the same time, I've said we deserve answers. Look, I do care about 2018, and I care
about 2020 as a Republican. But my deepest burden in this whole situation is not about that.
It's about the institution of government because when people have their faith in this
government undermined -- right, or left, or in between -- if you believe that we're not getting
to the answers, or there's doubt that there was collusion with Russia — and I personally don't
think the president colluded with Russia.
But I think we'll figure that out through this process of this investigation. That's what
American people need is to know that justice has been served. To know we can hold our
leaders, especially the president, accountable to concerns. That's what makes us unique. In
Iran, you're not going to be able to have a commission to investigate the ayatollah. It's just not
going to work. It's not going to happen in Russia.
It's unique about us because that's how this institution, which represents people from all
different countries, backgrounds, colors, creeds, ethnicities, that's how we've worked, is we
believe we hold our government accountable. And that's frustrating to some of us out here
sometimes because, you know, Congress has a 9 percent approval rating. But it's our favorite
pastime to hold our politicians accountable and dislike them. We just need answers.
If there's nothing here and Mueller comes out and says it, this is going backfire against the left
pretty big.
Glasser: You watched the Comey testimony?
Kinzinger: Most of it, yes.
Glasser: Just tell me about your reaction. I mean, neither you nor I, in our lifetime, has ever
seen the director of the FBI go under oath and call the president of the United States a liar.
Kinzinger: Right. Well, I mean, it's disappointing that he said it or had to say it. You know,
the world is watching this. And I believe America's job is to be an example of self-governance
to a world drowning in chaos. And then, when we're drowning in our own chaos, it doesn't
really help us with that mission.
But at the same time, in watching that there was no smoking gun to say, you know, the
president obstructed justice. As I mentioned, I think he acted improperly. I think probably
most people would admit that. But that's very different than saying obstructed justice. I do
think truth matters in general.
Glasser: Just to be clear, you could imagine a situation where the investigation fills out that
picture and ...
Kinzinger: Yes, whichever way.
Glasser: ... makes the point that it's obstruction. You're not saying you don't ...
Kinzinger: That it is or is isn't. Yes.

 Glasser: Right. You're just saying that the testimony itself did not ...
Kinzinger: Right.
Glasser: ... conclusively prove that to you.
Kinzinger: Yes. And I'm not a lawyer, and I don't frankly quite know what that rises to. But
on the broader point, which is the issue of truth, I learned in Sunday school growing up that
there is an absolute truth, and truth matters. Sometimes people can see truth through a
different lens, but there is truth. And where I really worry is that people don't believe in truth
anymore. They believe in simply what comports with their world view.
So they go on the website that has all the news stories that shows what they believe back at
them. Some people go on this news site over here, and it's created this problem where people
only believe what they already pre-believe. That's confirmation bias. That's a scary thing when
there's no truth anymore. And that's another thing that bothers me. It worries me.
Glasser: I'm sure you get some of that from you constituents or people out there. What about
up here on Capitol Hill? Do you think that people live in information bubbles here as members
of Congress?
Kinzinger: It's a good question. I think some do, but I also think the men and women I work
with on both sides of the aisle are actually really, really impressive people. And I think they
can see both sides of arguments. One of the things that I lament, that I wish we could do
differently is, people see us fight, but they never see when the cameras are off, we're actually
buddies out here. And that's what I wish we could show more of.
But, yes. So there's probably some confirmation bias with people, but I think for the most part,
I have a lot of respect for the people I work with, and I think they get good news from great
sources.
Glasser: It was a pretty talking-point-laden response that you saw, the public response to the
Comey testimony, right? You had Republicans saying, "There's no smoking gun." You had
Democrats saying, "This is the gravest accusation made in a hearing since Watergate." That
doesn't really — you know, it's not inspiring to people, right?
Kinzinger: Well, and what it does is, again, if you're a Republican, you just say — I think,
frankly, the Democrats have been way overly dramatic. I think any new piece of information
that hits the news, they are just screaming impeachment. Not all of them — some of them.
And that's worn way old. That's gotten way old. But there are some on our side that, you
know, deny everything is real, and that gets way old too.
Glasser: Just as a thoughtful person, regardless of where it would lead, what are questions that
you have? You and I are both basically spectators here. We're reading these stories as they
appear in the New York Times and the Washington Post. What are some specific questions that
you would ask if you were on that committee?
Kinzinger: Well, I think bottom line, up front, what I'd want to know is, who was talking to
the Russians if in fact that was happening. Why? What were the discussions? Because I think
it's possible that there were some in his circle that were talking to them, that, you know, he
didn't know about. Again, I don't this rises up to him, frankly, from what I've seen.

 I'd want to know that. I'd want to know what happened after. A lot of different questions about
that. But I think when it's all said and done, I'm putting a lot of faith in Robert Mueller, who I
think is a great American, to really just do the right thing, and get people the answers they
need.
Glasser: As you've thought about it in your head, are there any lines that if they were crossed,
would really change your thinking about this for you? For example, the president has already
publicly said in the NBC News interview with Lester Holt that he fired Director Comey with
the Russia probe and its escalation in mind. Does that trouble you? What are your own
redlines?
Kinzinger: It's concerning. I don't want to put what my redlines are because, again, as a notlegal expert, I don't know what rises to illegal, or improper, or not. And so, I think in those
hypotheticals, it's kind of dangerous to put my redlines out there. I want to see, frankly, just
what the answers are here, and then we can make a decision. I hope there's nothing to any of
this, and I hope that the president has a very successful four or eight years.
Glasser: You mentioned the Democrats sort of shouting impeachment at every new
newspaper article. What does that feel like up here on Capitol Hill? Is it something that people
are actually talking about sort of in a process way, like nuts and bolts?
Kinzinger: Not really. Actually, to be honest with you, no. I don't know within Democratic
circles if they are. But on our side, no. I mean, we don't think that that's going to happen. But
the Democrats are the ones who are talking about it, and so I'm sure they're having their
conversations about that.
But, no. It's not something we're talking about. We're trying to focus on our agenda out here,
and you know, we've had some difficulty getting some of that over the finish line. And so,
that's where we're really doubling down.
Glasser: That's a very diplomatic way of putting it. You mentioned incivility and how this
was one of the issues that you've tried to pick up on. You're wearing right now a sticker in
honor of your colleague, Congressman
Scalise. After the recent shooting, you just put out on Twitter the other day, you know, an
example of some of the incredibly—I don't even know how to characterize it.
Kinzinger: Evil. I say evil.
Glasser: Evil public discourse aimed at you and other Republicans after this shooting, and the
idea that people would respond to this by basically saying, "He deserved it," things like that.
Have you see a marked deterioration in discourse over the last year as a result of this 2016
election?
Kinzinger: Yes. I mean, look, both sides are responsible. And I think if somebody says only
the other side is responsible, they're responsible for this. They're part of the problem. Both
sides had it. President Obama had a lot of threats against him. We know about that. I've never
seen it this bad though, personally. When somebody puts a tweet saying, "I wish you were on
second base during the shooting," or, "I wish the plane had hit the Capitol instead of being
taken out by the hero passengers because it would be better off for our country," or, "Lincoln
deserved to be assassinated." Those kinds of things are what they're saying.

 I thought it was important to put that out there because as a Christian, frankly, I believe that
the best way to expose darkness is to bring it to light, and so people can see the kind of
thoughts. And I don't do it to say, "Woe is me." Like, I've got thick skin. I can handle it. But I
think people need to see the kind of discourse out there. And frankly, it's got to change.
We can have arguments and debates, and we should, and we should have passionate debates.
Sometimes they should get too heated, but when it breaks up Thanksgiving dinner, and when
Mom and Dad are in the basement watching news and getting angry, and having heart attacks,
that's when it's gone too far.
Glasser: And what about the use of the presidential bully pulpit to name call and things like
that? Does that have an effect?
Kinzinger: Yes, it does. It's all the way from a guy that's on the city council to the president of
the United States. We all have a responsibility to bring the tone back to civility. That includes
the president, and I hope we're seeing more of that.
Glasser: Well, I can see that you have a very busy schedule up here today, but I want to just
circle back at the very end to the questions that originally prompted this conversation, which
are really about your own, very unusual experience as a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, in a
Congress where mostly that's not the case.
Kinzinger: Right.
Glasser: You have some thoughts about how to reengage the United States really in
Afghanistan, in the Middle East. You've been very critical of President Obama's policy in
those places. What is your view about what is possible right now? Is there a more winning
scenario for how the U.S. could engage?
Kinzinger: I think we have to understand that we are in a generational fight. I think the
mistake that was made at the beginning of the war on terror was this belief that if we just
liberated Afghanistan, or did whatever, it would be over. We're not fighting a state in ISIS.
We're fighting an ideology, and ideologies are only defeated from within.
I look at this as like the Cold War, just with more shooting. It took us 50 years, and basically a
second and third generation, to over throw the cloak of communism from within. That's what
it's going to take in this. And where I think we're shortsighted, which is my concern — we'll
defeat the Islamic State, but there'll be ISIS 2, and Al Qaeda 3, and ISIS 5 that comes along.
We've got to fight the next generational war on terror against and with the 7- and 8-year-olds.
Now, I say that to sound controversial. What I mean is those 7- and 8-year-olds right now who
are internally displaced from the evil of Assad, they're the ones that, if they're given no hope
and no opportunity, are going to be easy recruits for the next generation of ISIS. If they're
given hope, and opportunity, and the ability to read, an optimistic view of the world, they're
way less recruitable. That's why you don't see huge recruitings in the United States, because
people have opportunity.
And so I think we have to focus on that next generational fight to be successful.
Glasser: So congressman, we started with our conversation a year ago, on your views about
Donald Trump and foreign policy at a time when neither you nor I probably thought he was

 going to become president.
Kinzinger: Or him. He didn't think so.
Glasser: Or him. Exactly. So, you know, as you look ahead over the next year, what do you
think we're going to be talking about a year from now?
Kinzinger: You know, it's really hard to tell. I think we'll have answers to this investigation,
and so we'll talk about that, whatever that looks like. I think on a foreign policy front, I think
stuff in Syria will come to a head, and I don't know if that means escalation, or if that means
de-escalation. But I think we're going to have some kind of a very different situation there. I
think ISIS will probably be destroyed, but that's actually going to be the beginning of our
difficulties.
And so, you know, it will be interesting a year from now. Stuff has changed so fast in the last
year that I've learned it's really hard to predict. But I do believe that we are in a world that
while capitalism has brought people way more opportunity, and way more hope, there are a lot
of low-grade battles everywhere. As Americans, we have to remember that our job is to be an
example of self-governance to billions that are desperate for a taste of what we have.
Glasser: You talked about picking your battles. You know, you have picked a few with the
president; a notoriously thin-skinned president. Has there been any retaliation for you?
Kinzinger: No, not at all. In fact, the couple times I've met with him, he's been very
complimentary. And so, I'll continue to do what I think is the right thing for my country and
my district. You know, if that means call out the president or support him, I want to support
him whenever I can, and I'll oppose him when I have to.
Glasser: Thank you so much.
Kinzinger: You bet.
Glasser: That's Congressman Adam Kinzinger. I'm delighted to have him as the guest on this
week's Global POLITICO. And of course, you can always tune to in on iTunes or whatever is
your podcast platform. Subscribe to us, and email me anytime at SGlasser@politico.com.
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Koch network donors eye Trump and Congress warily on health care, taxes Back
By Kevin Robillard   06/26/2017 01:13 PM EDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Conservative donors see a major opportunity this year to
achieve years-old Republican goals of reforming the tax code and passing a new health care
law. But they are also consumed with worry that the GOP will somehow blow the chance it
has been waiting for — whether because of an unfocused President Donald Trump or fretful
congressional Republicans.

 That combination of hope and concern infused the summer seminar meeting of the Koch
brothers' network of conservative groups. Before a gathering of over 400 donors at the luxury
Broadmoor Resort, Koch officials spoke of an enticing but narrow window to pass major tax
and health care legislation, even though Republicans control the presidency and both
chambers of Congress.
"We have a window of about 12 months until the 2018 election grinds policy to a halt," said
Tim Phillips, the president of Americans for Prosperity, the network's grassroots organizing
group.
After waiting eight years for another Republican president, some Koch network donors now
worry that the current one could end up being an obstacle.
Trump "doesn't have a core philosophy that we have," said Colorado energy executive Chris
Wright. Wright, who said he voted for Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson in 2016,
added: "We don't have a clear, consistent direction from the top."
"I think we have 10 months and a rare opportunity to shrink the influence of the government
on the economy," Wright said. "The one we have now who can sell the public is Paul Ryan,
but he doesn't have the bully pulpit. The person with bully pulpit is not a great seller of ideas
and progress."
The Koch network, organized by brothers Charles and David Koch, is a collection of
conservative donors who have donated billions over the decades to everything from
Republican politicians to school choice efforts to university think tanks in an effort to move
the country in their ideological direction. The group's allies and former staffers hold key
positions throughout the Trump administration, and the network announced plans earlier this
weekend to spend nearly $400 million on politics and policy over the next two years.
The Koch network declined to directly back Trump's candidacy in the election last year. Top
network officials have been pleased with his administration's court appointments and work on
tax reform, and were ecstatic about legislation he signed last week reforming the Department
of Veterans Affairs. But they were sharply critical of Attorney General Jeff Sessions' stance on
criminal justice reform and the GOP efforts to repeal Obamacare, arguing the Senate bill
doesn't do enough to lower premiums and totally repeal the law. (The network isn't officially
opposing the Senate proposal, but is working to make it more conservative.)
But individual donors in the network have donated significant sums to Trump and super PACs
backing him, including Doug Deason, a Texas-based donor who is the son of IT billionaire
Darwin Deason.
Deason was more bullish on Trump, particularly praising his pick of Supreme Court Justice
Neil Gorsuch. "Anything other than Gorsuch is gravy," Deason said. "Even if he just tweeted
and pissed people off now, I'd be happy."
But he also said he and a group of about ten other Dallas-area donors planned to withhold
checks from out-of-state Senate and House GOP incumbents until Trump's agenda, including
Obamacare repeal and tax reform, made it through.
Deason said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell needed to "grow a pair." "We want to
send a message about how important this is," he said.

 At the same time, Deason said he had recently met with leaders from America First Policies, a
nonprofit backing Trump's agenda that launched attacks on Nevada Sen. Dean Heller for
opposing the Senate health care bill, arguing it cut Medicaid too harshly and did too little to
lower premiums.
Deason wasn't the only donor who worried about whether congressional Republicans will
ultimately pass major legislation.
Bob Fettig, a Wisconsin metal fabrication company owner, was optimistic about the chances
for tax reform. "It looks like they're serious, and they're actually going to do something to
simplify it," he said.
But Fettig added: "The big question is, when it gets down to vote time, are they going to
introduce all kinds of amendments to undo the simplicity of it?"
"A lot of people are frustrated with our government in general because politicians don't do
what they say they're going to do," Fettig continued. "I'm confident that Trump will continue
to push forward. ... Politicians are continuing to be politicians."
Despite the apprehension, none indicated they were ready to shut off the money faucet into
GOP campaign wallets. Even Deason, who said he had organized Texas donors to deny
Republicans campaign cash until Trump's agenda is passed, admitted he might not be able to
follow through.
When a reporter asked if he would donate to Republican senators next summer when
McConnell called even if the president's agenda flopped, he responded with a shrug: "Yeah."
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How the Right Gets Reagan Wrong Back
By Henry Olsen   06/26/2017 07:51 AM EDT
For nearly 30 years, the Republican Party has increasingly resembled a religion, with Ronald
Reagan as its deity. Party leaders endlessly quote him, and every GOP presidential nominee
until Donald Trump ran on a platform they thought was barely changed from Reagan's 1980
campaign. No wonder conservative talk radio icon Rush Limbaugh calls our 40th president
"Ronaldus Magnus": Ronald the Great.
This religion's creed—let's call it Reaganism—is simple. Government and taxes are bad,
private entrepreneurship and supply-side economics is good. Social conservatism and
unofficial endorsement of Christianity is essential to national well-being. Around the world,
America should speak loudly, carry the biggest stick and never be afraid of using it. Proclaim
and practice these truths and political success will be yours.
This canon has been repeated for so long that it seems self-evidently true to Republicans and
movement conservatives. But it's simply not the sum of what Reagan believed.

 I discovered this while researching my new book on Reagan's life. I learned that election
returns show Americans don't want what Reaganism's high priests are preaching. More
crucially, I learned that everything I thought I knew about Reagan was wrong—that
Reaganism misrepresents Reagan's own views.
Reagan's conservatism actually fit squarely within Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal
consensus, not the anti-New Deal conservatism that forms Reaganism's heart.
Heresy! some readers will cry. How can a man who backed Barry Goldwater, who said that
"libertarianism is the heart of conservatism," and who told America that "government is not
the solution to the problem, it is the problem" be a New Deal conservative? The answer is that
while all those statements are true, they exist in the context of a much more pro-government
world view than Reaganism admits.
The young Reagan was an ardent devotee of FDR and the Democratic Party. His friends from
that era say he memorized FDR's "fireside chats" and incessantly prattled on about New Deal
liberalism. Many assume that his political outlook changed so much as he moved to the right
that he rejected FDR and the New Deal. But Reagan always said "I didn't leave the
Democratic Party, the Democratic Party left me." Taking that line seriously is the first step to
getting Reagan right.
Reagan's early conservative talks before he rose to national fame during Goldwater's bid for
the presidency in October 1964 argued that certain government social programs weren't
needed to meet "humanitarian aims." He would criticize bureaucrats who bossed people
around or programs that gave aid to people who didn't need it. He did not, however, join other
conservatives and say New Deal programs were unconstitutional or an improper thing for
government to do. Nor, if the programs genuinely met a legitimate need, did he criticize them
for costing too much.
Quite the contrary. I just about fell off my chair in the Reagan Library when I heard him say
this in a 1958 speech: "In the last few decades we have indulged in a great program of social
progress with many welfare programs. I'm sure that most of us in spite of the cost wouldn't
buy many of these projects back at any price. They represented forward thinking on our part."
He repeated similar sentiments in every speech I listened to, even saying in 1961, "Any person
in the United State who requires medical attention and cannot provide for himself should have
it provided for him." That year, he supported an alternative to Medicare called the Kerr-Mills
Act that gave federal funds to states so they could help poor senior citizens pay for medical
care, even writing to a longtime friend that "if the money isn't enough I think we should put up
more."
Reagan did not change his stripes as he became conservatism's hero, and continued to preach
his own unique conservative vision. He told viewers of the October 1964 "Time for Choosing"
speech endorsing Goldwater, the speech that made him a national political star, that
conservatives were for "telling our senior citizens that that no one in this country should be
denied medical care for lack of funds." He campaigned for governor of California saying talk
"in America of left and right" was "disruptive talk, dividing us down the center." He said his
"Creative Society," intended to be a non-bureaucratic alternative to Lyndon Johnson's "Great
Society," wasn't "some glorified program for passing the buck and telling people to play
Samaritan and solve their problems on their own while government stands by to hand out
Good Conduct ribbons." And when he became governor, he pushed through a then-record tax

 increase after his efforts to "cut, squeeze, and trim" government could not balance the budget.
He didn't alter his views when he ran for and became president, either. He often said, "Those
who, through no fault of their own, must depend on the rest of us" would be exempt from
budget cuts. He pushed through three tax increases as president, one of which made Social
Security solvent for the past 35 years.
Reagan got these ideas from FDR, and often paraphrased lines uttered by his one-time idol.
The line that government should support "those who, through no fault of their own," could not
support themselves came from FDR, who used that exact phrase frequently to describe who
deserved government help. In the Time for Choosing speech, Reagan chastised liberals by
saying "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's that so much they
know isn't so." Reagan had adapted that line from a nearly identical variant uttered by FDR in
his seventh fireside chat. Even Reagan's famous closing statement in the 1980 presidential
debate against Jimmy Carter, when he asked Americans if they were better off than they were
four years ago, was a direct paraphrase of a section of FDR's fifth fireside chat.
Conservative Republicans who didn't cotton to FDR didn't notice this, but the blue-collar
voters who became known as "Reagan Democrats" sure did. During his governor's race,
Reagan's margins were an astounding 36 percent to 44 percent larger than those of the 1962
Republican gubernatorial nominee, Richard Nixon, in towns dominated by blue-collar whites.
He did dramatically better than other Republican presidential nominees in similar counties and
towns when he ran for president, too. As one person told Reagan biographer Lou Cannon in
1984, "He isn't really like a Republican. He's more like an American, which is what we really
need."
Republicans and conservatives have forgotten those elements to Reagan's thought and appeal,
and have suffered at the polls ever since. The Republican nominee for president has received a
majority of the popular vote only once since 1988. Most tellingly, Republican nominees
before Trump consistently lost the Reagan Democrat-dominated states of Wisconsin,
Michigan, Iowa, and Pennsylvania, winning only one of those states (Iowa) in one race (2004).
When Republicans have come out victorious, it's been mainly because the Democratic
alternative has been worse, or because those Republicans have tacitly rejected Reaganism's
creed. The current congressional majority, for example, is due to the 2010 and 2014 waves,
which were clearly a reflection of anger at President Barack Obama rather than an
endorsement of Reaganism. And Republican domination of statehouses and state legislatures
has resulted mainly because these representatives have rejected Reaganism. Republican
governors and state legislatures have continued to increase the size of government, cutting
taxes on the margin but largely following the real Reagan by keeping services strong first.
Governors like Kansas' Sam Brownback, who tried to buck this consensus by cutting services
to make up for deficits caused by large tax cuts, have failed. Even deep-red-state voters like
most of the Big Government set in motion by FDR's New Deal.
Meanwhile, Republicans on the national level are ignoring Reagan's legacy by focusing too
much on cutting popular programs and providing large tax cuts to people who are already
doing quite well. House Speaker Paul Ryan's insistence on making Medicare and Medicaid
fiscally sustainable has led to plans that could end up denying medical care to the people who
need these programs most. Texas Senator Ted Cruz's presidential campaign put forth a tax
plan that would have lowered the top rate paid by the richest taxpayers to a mere 10 percent,
cutting federal revenues by over $8 trillion at a time when the aging of baby boomers would

 have started to significantly increase federal spending. It's not that the Democrats' solutions
are any better, by the way, but the lesson of the 2012 election was that tired and stale
Democratic proposals, even when pronounced by an unpopular standard bearer, beat
Reaganism.
Trump is the most surprising and most recent example of Reaganism's political failure. In
2016, he made active government in the service of the "forgotten American," a phrase FDR
and Reagan also used to describe working- and middle-class Americans, the centerpiece of his
campaign. He trounced 16 GOP adversaries, most of whom (especially Cruz) campaigned on
Reaganism's principles. He then received an overwhelming swing vote from blue-collar whites
—the same vote Reagan got, in exactly the regions of the country where Reagan did well—to
capture the White House. He was the first Republican since Reagan to capture Ohio,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Pennsylvania.
Trump is far from Reagan's second coming: His tenure in office is decidedly unlike the
Gipper's in his tone and his approach to Russia. And he has veered in the direction of
Reaganism at times: For one, the president supported Ryan's Obamacare replacement bill
(even though he later called it "mean" and the bill will cost many of those Trump Democrats
their health care). Trump's tax reform principles also veer far toward the supply-side "cut taxes
for the rich" approach Reaganisn advocates, providing little-to-no direct tax relief for the
Trump Democrats who put him in the Oval Office. But even so, Trump remains the
Republican leader least wedded to Reaganism in many years. In fact, his combination of
support of an active government in service of the average worker with other traditional GOP
concerns such as deregulation and support for the pro-life agenda more closely mimics what
Reagan actually said and believed than any other GOP national leader since. No wonder the
types of voters who went for Reagan voted for Trump, too.
Reagan's campaign slogan in 1980 was simple, yet profound: "The Time is Now: Reagan."
That is as true today as it was then. Replace Reaganism with the real Reagan, and the
Republican Party can become "the New Republican Party" he spoke of before the
Conservative Political Action Conference's 1977 annual meeting.
That party, he said, was the party of "the man and the woman in the factories, the farmer, the
cop on the beat." It was a party that shunned ideology and recognized that conservatives come
in different stripes with different concerns and priorities. It was a party that would make
certain that "working men and women" would "have a say in what goes on in the party."
Without saying it directly, he implied it would be a party that interprets rather than tacitly
opposes FDR's New Deal.
Reagan made that point clear toward the end of his career. On Columbus Day, 1988, he told a
group of Italian-Americans in New Jersey that the "party of FDR and Harry Truman" wasn't
dead. Instead, "the party that represents people like you and me, the party that represents a
majority of Americans," was alive—in the GOP. "You see," he told his audience, "the secret is
when the left took over the Democratic Party, we took over the Republican Party."
Conservatives face a rendezvous with destiny, a time for choosing. They can choose to follow
the false prophets of Reaganism, and thereby hand power over to the left for decades to come.
Or they can embrace the real Reagan and finally create the new Republican Party he dreamed
of, a party that can make America the shining city on a hill he always knew we could be.
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Budget & Appropriations Brief: House budget writers aim for deal by next week — Appropriators pitch hybrid
effort to raise both budget caps and debt limit — Freedom Caucus wavers on welfare reform
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 4:55:17 PM

By Jennifer Scholtes and Sarah Ferris   06/14/2017 04:51 PM EDT
ONE WEEK TO DO IT ALL? Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) still doesn't know if she has
enough votes to pass the House GOP's budget on the floor. But the always-optimistic budget
ringmaster has officially set her sights on June 21 for the long-awaited markup.
As we reported for Pros this afternoon, the House Budget Committee informed Democratic
staff today that it's "possible" the big markup would be held in exactly one week. The GOP
budget staff isn't confirming (or denying) that date, and one aide close to the process made
clear that budget unity is still very much a work in progress. "We're fighting for next week and
trying to get an agreement," the aide said.
Wishful thinking: A Wednesday markup is certainly tentative and will likely depend on how
the House GOP's members-only budget meeting goes on Friday morning — if that huddle
even happens now that the House isn't voting that day. House Speaker Paul Ryan is expected
to take the mic to convince members to work toward a deal — and fast. Next week is likely
the panel's last chance to get its resolution on the calendar before the July 4 recess. Budget
writers can also only hold off those anxious appropriators for so long until they start using
their own numbers to craft spending bills (exhibit A: the House Appropriations Committee
will hold that MilCon-VA markup Thursday afternoon).
Getting to yes: Black has a few more key moments before Friday to shape a budget resolution
that can pass the floor, including a meeting on Thursday morning with the House Freedom
Caucus. The conservative caucus met last night to talk budget but didn't take an official
position, according to a spokeswoman, possibly signaling that members are keeping an open
mind until their chat with Black. The full budget committee also has two meetings this week.
GOOD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON! Reach out: jscholtes@politico.com (@jascholtes)
and sferris@politico.com (@sarahnferris).
Doc of the day — Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) are
introducing a bill today that would provide a $5,000 tax credit to employers who hire
individuals participating in a federal- or state-registered apprentice program. More from
Morning Shift.
#DailyBudgetFact — The CBO is asking for its own budget bump this year, requesting $49.9
million for fiscal 2018. Check out Director Keith Hall's testimony before House appropriators
this week.
BUDGET
LET'S MAKE A DEAL: It lasted only about 60 seconds, but there was some serious
bipartisan budget talk at one of those lesser-known appropriations hearings today. Breaking up
some in-the-weeds global finance chatter, Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) told Treasury Secretary
Steve Mnuchin that Congress should immediately strike a deal to raise both the budget caps

 and the debt ceiling this month.
'Budgetary stability': "I would like to suggest to you — if you could take this back to the
White House — that we ought to enter into a bipartisan budget agreement and tie the debt
ceiling to that, before the end of July," the moderate Republican appropriator said. "I think that
would be extremely important, to provide not only stability for the markets, but budgetary
stability for all of us." Dent predicts "a lot of bipartisan support" for that strategy.
Seriously, did they plan this? Just minutes later, Rep. David Price (D-N.C.) gave the idea a
glowing review. "That's an important request, and I endorse it wholeheartedly," Price said.
The 20-year House veteran lamented that the lack of a budget deal was already threatening to
cause a government shutdown in September. "For once, let's anticipate that. For once, let's get
ahead of the game," Price said. "Do the budget agreement now that will let us do our work and
avoid that kind of destabilizing scramble at the end of the fiscal year."
TAX
WAVERING ON WELFARE REFORM: In a departure from their usual instinct to put
their principles above political practicality, some Freedom Caucus members are saying it
might not be worthwhile to insist welfare reform be included in a tax overhaul. As Colin
Wilhelm reports, Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) and former Chairman Jim Jordan (ROhio) are trying to sell the welfare ultimatum. But in doing so, the Senate could reject the
budget, leaving tax reform without a vehicle to pass into law unless they can gather support
from Democrats. Some Freedom Caucus devotees, however, say it could be the key to getting
enough GOP votes in the House.
BAT still a non-starter: The Freedom Caucus' leaders don't want anything to do with the
"border adjustment" tax House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) has
proposed. And Brady's pitch this week to make it a five-year transition period didn't bring any
naysayers on board, Colin notes.
DEBT CEILING
TRILLION-DOLLAR DIFFERENCE: If some in the Freedom Caucus have their way,
Congress may only have another 18 months until the next debt ceiling debacle. Chairman
Mark Meadows is now eyeing a strategy to lift the debt ceiling by roughly $1.5 trillion,
compared to the $2.5 trillion the Trump administration has considered, Rachael Bade reports.
That stricter spending cap would push off the next debt ceiling fight until just after the 2018
elections (naturally).
DEFENSE
TOP HAWK WOOS FISCAL HAWKS: Meadows says Rep. Mac Thornberry 's ideas were
well-received when the House Armed Services chairman made his pitch this week for funding
DoD at $640 billion and not President Donald Trump's proposed $603 billion. "The key that
unlocks it all is coming up with a budget agreement," Meadows told reporters. "Whether it's
$603 [billion] or $640 [billion] or somewhere in between, I think a number of us are willing to
look at that, in anticipation that we may have to look at other areas, whether it's welfare
reform, tax reform, or some of the other issues." More from Morning Defense.
GO YOUR OWN WAY: Defense Secretary James Mattis defended the Trump

 administration's decision not to set a specific time frame for a troop drawdown, arguing today
that reductions will be based on conditions on the ground, not arbitrary deadlines, per Gregory
Hellman. "I believe what we have to do is get to a point that the Afghan security forces,
working for a government that can win the affection and respect of its people, can carry out
the security," Mattis told senators.
BOEING'S BOTTOM LINE: Boeing's executive vice president said today that she likes
Trump's focus on getting the best deal for taxpayers, though she declined to say whether the
president's leadership has been good or bad for the company's business, Jacqueline Klimas
reports. Leanne Caret says conversations with the president on the Air Force One program
have been a "great opportunity" for Boeing to show the president that the company
understands a good business deal. But it's gotta hurt to see comments like Trump's tweet in
December about his intention to "cancel" the program over its "out of control" costs.
OBAMACARE
ROSIER REPEAL ESTIMATE? MAYBE NOT: Folks at the Committee for a Responsible
Federal Budget have been number-crunching the new Obamacare repeal estimate. And they
say the fresh opinion from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services actually concludes
that the House-passed health care bill could increase the debt by $409 billion over the next
decade. The nonprofit also ticks off the reasons the opinions from CBO and CMS are not
apples to apples, including the fact that CBO does its scores on a fiscal-year basis while CMS
uses calendar years and each agency uses a different baseline for its analysis for starting
assumptions.
WHY YOU GOTTA BE SO MEAN? It's been a bruising week for the House health care
bill, and the hits keep on coming. Speaking to a group of GOP senators on Tuesday, Trump
borrowed words from a Taylor Swift hate song to describe the other chamber's bill. (This is
only a few weeks after Trump himself made calls to sway on-the-fence Republicans.) Looking
ahead to the 2018 midterms, the president instructed the Republican senators to write a bill
that's more easily defensible, Burgess Everett, Jennifer Haberkorn and Josh Dawsey report .
On the House side, the backdoor criticism isn't sitting well with the members who are already
uneasy about backing a bill projected to cut off coverage for 23 million people.
PAPERS, PLEASE: As long as Obamacare is still around, House Republicans want to do a
triple-check that undocumented immigrants aren't receiving federal dollars to pay for their
health insurance. The House passed a bill along party lines on Tuesday that would step up
immigration status checks for people who seek health care tax credits, Ted Hesson reports.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
WINNING OVER INSURERS: Insurance trade groups that threatened to oppose the House
GOP's proposal to overhaul the National Flood Insurance Program appear to have won
concessions and are now offering their support, Zachary Warmbrodt reports. What's changed?
House Financial Services leaders are rumored to have eased up on their proposed cap on
compensation for private firms that work with the program.
CALENDAR
MULVANEY COMES HOME TO CONGRESS: OMB Director Mick Mulvaney has
another appearance on Capitol Hill in exactly one week. The former congressman will be

 testifying about his own agency's budget at the House Appropriations' financial services
subcommittee hearing at 2 p.m. on June 21.
SHOOTING SHAKES UP SCHEDULE: Today's agenda was supposed to be packed again
with budget-related hearings and markups. But the shooting this morning has largely cleared
the congressional schedule. Among the events canceled or delayed: the House's vote on a
health care bill that's part of the repeal agenda, a hearing on reauthorizing the Children's
Health Insurance Program, a flood insurance markup, and a markup on a bill to reauthorize
DHS. But a handful of Trump's Cabinet officials did make it up to Capitol Hill this morning,
including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. Read on for
highlights.
STATE DEPARTMENT
NO VACANCY SIGN: Tillerson spent a good part of this week brushing off reports that his
understaffed department is causing troubles for diplomacy. At his third appearance on Capitol
Hill, he said there "really is not" a backlog of work because of the number of people in
temporary posts. "Every job is filled today," Tillerson said, adding that lower-ranking officials
have agreed to hold the "acting" positions until their replacements arrive.
The MYOB plan: Tillerson also took a stab today at laying out Trump's vision for foreign
policy when pressed about the potential harms of the president's "America First" budget and
agenda. Calling out the "mistakes" of former administrations that focused on nation-building,
Tillerson said Trump is "not into government-building or changing government." Speaking for
Trump, the secretary said, "I think what he was saying is, there's a lot of conflict that can be
created when we try to go too far in imposing our way of life on others."
TREASURY
GOING GLOBAL: Mnuchin looked a little out of his comfort zone in the hot seat before
House appropriators this afternoon, answering questions about everything from Russia to
international aid programs. The former Goldman Sachs banker made clear that he's still
learning on the job: "I feel like I've gotten a PhD in the last 100 days."
Under fire — from the GOP: Mnuchin, who oversees more than a dozen international aid
programs, acknowledged that the White House has "made difficult cuts" in areas like the
World Bank. Those cuts, he said, were intended to "fund the military to its proper level." But
even GOP lawmakers weren't buying it. "We don't want to end up with a contradiction
whereby, in our effort to increase our military's capacity, that we end up hollowing out the
very things that build up the conditions for international stability," Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (RNeb.), a noted defense hawk, told Mnuchin.
JOBS
APPRENTICESHIP OVERSIGHT IS OVER: A top adviser to the president says Trump
will now roll out his executive order on apprenticeship on Thursday, Ian Kullgren reports.
Trump had planned to sign the directive this afternoon in conjunction with a policy speech at
the Labor Department. But the address was canceled after this morning's shooting. The
pending directive would virtually eliminate oversight of government-subsidized
apprenticeship programs, according to a source familiar with a draft of the plan. Ian explains
that the executive order would shift certification of federally funded apprenticeship programs

 from the Labor Department to grant recipients, a move that effectively would eliminate
government oversight.
Ivanka's input: During a White House meeting today with Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta
and more than a dozen CEOs, Ivanka Trump highlighted the skills gap among women and
minorities and said the government needs to do more.
Think small: The apprenticeship push marks an evolution for the White House, which now
seems to be catching on to the benefits of focusing on small policy wins rather than potentially
insurmountable efforts like tax overhaul, Obamacare repeal and major infrastructure
investment, Nancy Cook and Andrew Restuccia explain.
STICKING UP FOR NAFTA: As the Trump administration prepares to begin renegotiating
NAFTA this summer, U.S. manufacturers urged the White House this week not to destroy
business ties among the three countries that support 2 million American manufacturing jobs,
Doug Palmer reports.
CYBER
McAULIFFE PLEADS FOR CASH: Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says he told Trump
that the federal government needs to fork over more money to help states with cybersecurity,
Tim Starks reports.
EARMARKS
— Marco Rubio enlists Ivanka Trump to promote bigger child tax credit. Bloomberg.
— A year after declaring victory on sanctuary cities, Culberson still at war. Houston
Chronicle.
— Frelinghuysen opponent gets financial boost. NJ Advance Media.
— VA warns of surprise budget gap, insists no delays in care. The Associated Press.
— Fact Check: These statements by Trump's Cabinet don't match policy. The New York
Times.
ON TAP THURSDAY
9 a.m. — The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee holds a hearing on the DoD
budget request. 2359 Rayburn House Office Building.
11 a.m. — The House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Subcommittee holds a hearing on the DOT budget request. 2358-A Rayburn House Office
Building.
11 a.m. — The House Appropriations Interior and Energy Subcommittee holds a hearing on
the EPA budget request. 2007 Rayburn House Office Building.
2 p.m. — The House Appropriations Committee marks up its fiscal 2018 funding bill for
military construction and Veterans Affairs programs. 2359 Rayburn House Office Building.

 10 a.m. — The Senate Appropriations Labor-HHS subcommittee holds a hearing on the
budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services. 138 Dirksen Senate Office
Building.
WE'RE COUNTING: 108 days until federal funding runs out, the Children's Health
Insurance Program is up for renewal and the National Flood Insurance Program expires. 473
days until farm bill authorization is up (Sept. 30, 2018). [Who knows how many] days until
the nation will default if the debt limit isn't raised.
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Budget committee markup 'possible' next week Back
By Sarah Ferris   06/14/2017 03:38 PM EDT
The House Budget Committee notified Democratic staff today that it aims to mark up its longawaited budget resolution next Wednesday, an aide confirmed.
Republican leaders on the panel gave official word to their Democratic counterparts that a
hearing is "possible" next week.
The committee's GOP staff said they could not confirm the tentative plans for a markup,
which would follow Republicans' high-profile budget gathering scheduled for Friday.
"We're fighting for next week and trying to get an agreement," one GOP aide close to the
budget process said.
At that meeting, House Speaker Paul Ryan is expected to lay out various scenarios for budget
and appropriations this year. The gathering is considered a last-ditch attempt to resolve GOP
infighting over the fiscal 2018 budget before GOP leaders decide to abandon the document
and set spending levels informally instead.
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Freedom Caucus still divided on tax reform Back
By Colin Wilhelm   06/13/2017 07:00 PM EDT
The House Freedom Caucus remains divided over its approach to tax reform.
The group has debated its official stance on tax reform for the last two weeks, with caucus
Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) and former Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) attempting to
steer the group towards unified opposition to the plan favored by House Speaker Paul Ryan
(R-Wis.) and in favor of tying welfare reform to tax reform.

 "I do believe that we'll have some official position if we can get to the 80 percent threshold,"
Meadows said.
He and Jordan oppose the border adjustment provision in the plan put forward by House Ways
and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), and Meadows has echoed the Trump
administration's position that tax cuts do not have to be deficit neutral.
"Our position, should we take one on tax reform, is not an indictment on [Brady's] ability to
try to encourage, inform and educate our members as much as drawing a conclusion that
outside of the Freedom Caucus, as well as inside of the Freedom Caucus, there doesn't seem to
be much support for the border adjustment tax," Meadows added.
Jordan and Meadows want to use caucus votes to force House Republican leadership to tie
welfare reform to tax reform in budget instructions necessary for a maneuver to bypass a
potential filibuster of tax reform in the Senate. But in doing so the Senate could reject the
budget, leaving tax reform without a vehicle to pass into law unless they can gather support
from Democrats.
"I don't think it's necessary" to tie to welfare reform to tax reform, said Freedom Caucus
member Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas). "But I think it might be helpful. If you're not going to get
any Democrat votes, welfare reform is popular enough amongst our base that that helps you
get the votes for tax reform, which is more controversial."
The hardline conservative group has discussed taking an official position on tax reform, with
several members opposed to border adjustment, but has yet to take a formal position. Some
members argue that combining a sweeping welfare reform with a tax package, in part as a
replacement to offset the cost of lowering tax rates, would poison the well for reforming the
tax code.
"The pitch I'm going to make is that tax reform is such a big deal to the country and to the
world, with the U.S. being much of the world's economic engine. We need to focus on just
getting this right." said David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), the one Freedom Caucus member who
sits on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. "I'm going to encourage my
friends out there [not to tie the two together]. Big time tax reform is going to be the biggest
thing any of us ever vote on. Tying externalities, no matter how important they are, just make
the votes more difficult."
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Opponents unswayed by Brady's plan to phase in import tax provision Back
By Colin Wilhelm   06/13/2017 09:53 PM EDT
Opponents of a controversial tax on imports weren't swayed by a five-year transition period
proposed Tuesday by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady.
Brady (R-Texas) had signaled earlier that phasing in the "border adjustment" provision, which

 would tax imports but not exports in a bid to juice domestic production, was most likely part
of a plan to tamp down opposition to the plan.
Opponents gave it a thumbs down anyway.
"Phasing in flawed, unnecessary policy is not a solution; in fact, it is likely to create more
problems than it solves," Heritage Action CEO Michael Needham said in a release. "Rather
than creating additional economic uncertainty, congressional leaders need to declare the
border adjustment tax dead. Only then can a serious conversation on advancing real, progrowth tax reform move forward."
Americans for Prosperity — a group aligned with the Koch brothers — and import-dependent
retailers issued similar statements.
A spokesperson for Brady pointed to previous remarks Brady gave about Heritage Action's
recently announced opposition to his plan.
Brady had noted that the Heritage Foundation previously advocated border adjustment as part
of a tax system that would end taxation of the profits U.S. businesses earn abroad and that are
already taxed by foreign governments. That is in line with Brady's proposal in his blueprint.
"That bold tax reform proposal is included in the House GOP Blueprint," Brady said in a
statement.
Committee Republicans were caught off-guard by the timing of Brady's announcement.
"I haven't talked to him today about it, he might've said something at a meeting I wasn't at,"
Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) told reporters. "It's something we're going to dig into, the fact
that he did bring it up today and find out the impact of that."
The border adjustment has drawn the most opposition to the House GOP's tax reform plan so
far. Brady has been promising to address opponents' concerns.
"A very gradual five-year phase-in really resolves a lot of the challenges," he said at an event
Tuesday morning.
The conservative-leaning Tax Foundation, which has been supportive of Brady's tax reform
blueprint, estimates that a five-year transition would decrease the amount of money that the
provision raises by $220 billion over ten years. As originally drawn, the provision was meant
to raise more than $1 trillion to fund other tax cuts.
It's unclear how much the potential exemptions Brady mentioned for financial services and
telecommunications may also decrease the expected revenue.
Likewise, Brady suggested his final draft could allow small businesses to continue to take
advantage of the interest deduction for business debt. His blueprint proposes eliminating the
deduction in favor of the immediate write off of large purchases made by businesses.
"They often don't have access to capital markets," he said during the same public remarks in
which he floated his proposal for border adjustment transition.
But advocates of preserving the interest deduction didn't jump on board.

 "When lawmakers set out to reform the tax code, their stated goals were economic growth and
simplification. Proposals that eliminate interest deductibility for some businesses and retain it
for others, however, fail to accomplish either of these objectives," said BUILD Coalition
spokesman Mac O'Brien.
Republicans on Brady's committee wanted to reserve full judgment until they knew more
about what the chairman was proposing. But Buchanan and others sounded encouraged by
Brady's proposal.
"A lot of businesses have told me in reference to that, 'Don't just put everything in Day One,
give us time to adjust, and we can adjust,'" Buchanan said.
Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), another committee member, had not heard details but sounded
encouraged by the idea of giving importers and the economy time to adjust.
"Huge increases in the cost of products don't really work well," said Kelly, who hasn't taken a
stance on border adjustment.
Proponents of border adjustment say that it will drive a rise in the value of the dollar that will
offset any increased cost of products caused by the import tax, but critics argue that's
unrealistic.
Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), a supporter of the border adjustment provision, was curious
about Brady's proposed carve outs
.
"You would have to design some very unique, hopefully elegant rules" for the exemptions, he
said.
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Meadows: Freedom Caucus eyeing $1.5 trillion debt ceiling increase Back
By Rachael Bade   06/13/2017 11:17 PM EDT
Some House Freedom Caucus conservatives want to raise the debt ceiling by a smaller amount
than the Trump administration would like — just long enough to clear the 2018 mid-term
elections, the group's leader said Tuesday.
The Freedom Caucus has not taken an official position on a specific number. But Chairman
Mark Meadows emerged from a group meeting Tuesday night saying some of his conservative
colleagues are looking at a $1.5 trillion lift in the nation's borrowing cap.
The North Carolina Republican said that's smaller than the $2.5 trillion he believes the White
House wants.
"The White House wants $2.5 trillion, is what I heard. We're more in the $1.5 trillion range,"
Meadows said. "It's not an official position, but some members of the Freedom Caucus have

 been discussing $1.5 trillion as a specific amount in a debt ceiling increase."
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has asked Congress to raise the debt ceiling before the
August recess, leaving Republicans just a few weeks to cobble together a plan. Freedom
Caucus members want to address the matter before the recess, but they're asking for spending
reforms and debt-payment prioritization to accompany any lift in the nation's borrowing limit.
GOP leaders, however, have all but thrown out that idea and are signaling that they're more
likely to work with Democrats since the debt ceiling has to pass the Senate, meaning it will
need eight Democratic votes.
While few have discussed numbers, let alone settled on a plan, Meadows suggested the $1.5
trillion would push the deadline for addressing the contentious issue again past the mid-term
elections.
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Mattis opposes arbitrary timeline for keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan Back
By Gregory Hellman   06/14/2017 01:30 PM EDT
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis today criticized setting deadlines for the presence of U.S. troops
in Afghanistan, telling a Senate panel that withdrawing troops "on a timeline rather than
consistent with the development of the government and the security forces" has encouraged
the Taliban.
"Other nations pulled their forces out as well, and furthermore the Taliban was emboldened,"
Mattis told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
In an exchange with Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Mattis insisted that victory in Afghanistan
remains achievable as long as troop reductions are made based on conditions on the ground.
"I believe what we have to do is get to a point that the Afghan security forces, working for a
government that can win the affection and respect of its people, can carry out the security,"
Mattis said.
Mattis' comments follow President Donald Trump's decision on Monday to delegate the
decision for setting troop levels to the defense secretary. There are currently 8,400 U.S. troops
in the country.
Mattis sought to reassure Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) that the president remains an "active
participant" the development of a new strategy.
"I don't keep any secrets from the president," Mattis said. "The president is keenly interested,
not in all the tactical details, but in getting the strategy right."
The administration's Afghanistan strategy, he added, aims to pursue reconciliation between the
Afghan government and the Taliban. "We have a strategy that will involve reconciliation as

 fundamental, knowing that all wars have to end sometime. But it takes two to tango."
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Boeing exec likes Trump's focus on cost cutting Back
By Jacqueline Klimas   06/14/2017 12:12 PM EDT
Boeing's executive vice president said today she liked President Donald Trump's focus on
getting the best deal for taxpayers, though she declined to say whether the president had been
good or bad for the company's business.
As a taxpayer, Leanne Caret said she appreciated the president's emphasis on reducing costs.
"What I like, and I think what we've all seen, is that he's focused on business results and he's
focused on getting a great deal for our taxpayer, and I think all of us as taxpayers should want
that same thing," she said at a Defense One Global Business Briefing
Asked directly if Trump had been good or bad for business, she responded: "I don't think there
is a good or bad."
Trump has tweeted about multiple Boeing programs, including the contract to build a new Air
Force One. Prior to the inauguration, the president-elect tweeted that he would "cancel" the
program over its "out of control" costs
Caret said that conversations with Trump on the Air Force One program have been a "great
opportunity" for Boeing's CEO to show the president that the company understands a good
business deal.
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Trump knocks House health care bill as too harsh Back
By Burgess Everett, Jennifer Haberkorn and Josh Dawsey   06/13/2017 02:57 PM EDT
President Donald Trump directed Senate Republicans to pass a generous health care bill at a
meeting with more than a dozen GOP senators on Tuesday, arguing that the austere House
health care bill is difficult to defend, according to people familiar with the meeting.
The president also said Republicans risk getting savaged in the 2018 midterms if they fail to
repeal Obamacare after a seven-year campaign against the law.
But he made clear that the Senate needs to pass a bill that Republicans are able to more easily
defend and is not viewed as an attack on Americans from low-income households, as the

 House bill has been portrayed by critics, the sources said. He also advocated more robust tax
credits for people who buy insurance on the individual market, a move that would increase the
bill's cost.
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), who is pushing the Senate to slow the repeal of Medicaid
expansion, indicated Trump is concerned about the people who are enrolled in the program for
low-income Americans.
"He talked about the need to take care of people," Portman said of the president.
The gathering included 13 GOP senators of varying ideological stripes, from the moderate
Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska to the conservative Mike Lee of
Utah and Ted Cruz of Texas. The meeting left some Republicans on Capitol Hill with the
impression that Trump is siding with more moderate Republicans, particularly when it comes
to winding down Obamacare's Medicaid expansion, which brought insurance coverage to
millions of people.
Trump has told associates that news coverage of the House health care bill was "terrible," in
the words of one associate who has spoken with him.
Trump threw a party in the Rose Garden celebrating the passage of the House bill and has
publicly called it "terrific."
But aides and associates said he has not liked the news coverage and has shown little interest
in what is in the bill — but wants it to be received well.
Conservatives want to wind down the expansion quickly and curtail future Medicaid spending,
while more centrist senators are trying to preserve as much coverage as possible. Republicans
said Trump spent a significant portion of the meeting observing senators disagreeing over the
matter.
Murkowski, who, like Portman, is from a state that expanded Medicaid, said she made it clear
to the president that she is concerned about repealing the expansion.
"I reinforced that I think Medicaid expansion has been very important to the state of Alaska,"
she said.
Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), who is arguing to constrain future Medicaid spending to a rate lower
than the House bill provides, said finding the sweet spot "remains a challenge."
"It feels like we're making a little bit of progress. It's slow, but it was always going to be a
tough slog," said Toomey, who attended the meeting.
A White House official said Trump did not take a firm position on Medicaid, which is the
subject of much deliberation within the Senate Republican Conference. Seema Verma,
administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, attended both the White
House meeting and a subsequent GOP lunch on health care, playing point for the
administration on the matter.
And rather than instructing senators to meet hard deadlines, Trump urged Republicans to have
a more orderly process than the chaotic one in the House. Senate Majority Leader Mitch
McConnell is trying to call for a vote this month, though it may slip until July due to

 ideological disagreements and the difficulty of drafting such a complex bill.
The president asked Republicans to set aside their vast policy differences and find consensus.
"The message really was, 'I know you have your differences, but work through them and let's
figure out a way to get it done,'" said Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.). "We have to get a product."
"He wants us to pass this bill and improve this House bill," Senate Finance Chairman Orrin
Hatch of Utah told reporters.
Republican senators believe it will be at least a week before a coherent blueprint emerges for
the GOP to chew over. Leaders are still going back and forth with the Congressional Budget
Office to lay out options for Medicaid and tax credits and how much each option would cost.
Hatch told reporters that he doesn't think there will be a bill this week. If that prediction holds,
it would be difficult for the Senate to vote on legislation before the Fourth of July recess.
McConnell refused to tell reporters when a bill might be released or how long it would be
available to the public before a vote.
"We'll let you see the bill when we finally release it," McConnell said. "Nobody's hiding the
ball here."
Trump has taken a much more hands-off approach to the Senate bill than he took with the
House version. Many senators expect the president to weigh in with more one-on-one or group
lobbying as the GOP gets closer to moving a bill to the Senate floor.
"He'll be a big help, but I think the timing is important. And he'll be an important part of this,"
said Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas). "We need to consult among ourselves and
come up with a consensus."
Adam Cancryn contributed to this report.
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Trump rattles House GOP over health care comments Back
06/14/2017 06:41 AM EDT
IMAGINE IF you're a House Republican, and voted for the leadership's health-care bill in
May after being told that you were doing the newly elected president a solid. You listened to
the White House's pleading -- perhaps you got a phone call from Vice President Mike Pence,
Chief of Staff Reince Priebus or even the president himself. The administration was on the
Hill nonstop to push their legislation. You explained to your constituents that the late-in-thegame changes made to the bill helped cover more people. You celebrated with him in the Rose
Garden after passage.
NOW YOU HEAR THE PRESIDENT has gone behind closed doors and told senators the

 House bill is "mean" and says it doesn't do enough to cover people. Wouldn't that anger you?
Well, it's angering a lot of House Republicans, who believe their president put them at
political risk with that comment. A Senate health care bill was always going to be more
moderate than the House version. If you're a House Republican, are you going to help the
White House next time after the president privately just dumped all over you after you cast a
vote for him? A lot of GOP lawmakers are buzzing about it, and many are none too pleased
with the president right now . Story: "AP sources: Trump tells senators House health bill
'mean,'" by Alan Fram. http://apne.ws/2t0vZnB
ONE MORE QUICK THOUGHT -- Republicans on the Hill spent years decrying behindthe-scenes machinations of government. Now they have an attorney general that is refusing to
discuss his conversations with the president. And a Senate majority that seeking to pass a
major health-care bill without hearings.
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House passes bill to check immigration status for tax credits Back
By Ted Hesson   06/13/2017 05:33 PM EDT
The House approved a bill today that would require the federal government to check the
citizenship and immigration status of people who seek a premium tax credit for health
insurance.
The Verify First Act, sponsored by Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Pa.), calls for the Social Security
Administration, DHS and the Department of Health and Human Services to work together to
root out fraud.
The tax credit is meant to help lower- and middle-income families obtain health insurance
through the marketplace. Republican critics, however, claim the credit has led to hundreds of
millions of dollars in unwarranted tax breaks doled out to undocumented immigrants.
The measure, which passed largely along party lines with a vote of 238-184, would be tied to
the enactment of the Republican health care plan.
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Flood insurance compromise wins over insurers Back
By Zachary Warmbrodt   06/14/2017 12:28 PM EDT
Insurance trade groups that threatened to oppose House legislation that would overhaul the
National Flood Insurance Program appear to have won concessions and are now offering their
support.

 One of the changes in the compromise would ease a proposed cap on compensation for private
firms that work with the NFIP, people familiar with the matter said.
Spokesmen for Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) and Rep. Sean Duffy
(R-Wis.), who chairs an insurance subcommittee, did not immediately confirm the revisions.
The committee postponed a markup of the legislation following this morning's shooting at a
congressional baseball practice.
One of the changes expected to appear when the committee takes up the legislation would
address insurance industry pushback against a cap on compensation for insurers participating
in the NFIP's "Write Your Own" program. Under the arrangement, private companies sell and
service government-backed flood insurance policies.
A bill that the committee was scheduled to mark up today would have limited compensation to
25 percent of premiums that policyholders pay. Sources said a new compromise would set the
cap at 27.9 percent, phased in over three years, with a mandate that FEMA reduce costs from
current levels by at least 1.5 percent within three years.
Two of the groups that threatened to oppose the legislation, in part because of the cap, now
appear to be on board.
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America sent a letter to the committee saying it
backed the amended NFIP package. The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
sent a separate letter saying the revised legislation had its "full support."
WHAT'S NEXT: The committee is expected to provide updates on the timing of the markup
this afternoon.
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Scalise in 'critical' condition after mass shooting Back
By Louis Nelson and John Bresnahan   06/14/2017 08:19 AM EDT
A gunman opened fire at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, on
Wednesday morning, wounding House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, members of his security
detail, a congressional staffer, and a lobbyist in a scene that one lawmaker said could have
been a "massacre."
There were no immediate fatalities as a result of the shooting, although President Donald
Trump announced during a televised address Wednesday morning that the shooter had died as
a result of injuries sustained in an exchange of gunfire with U.S. Capitol Police.
A law enforcement source briefed on the investigation identified the gunman as 66-year-old
James T. Hodgkinson of Illinois.
Scalise's office said Wednesday morning that he was undergoing surgery after being shot in

 the hip and transported to MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The hospital later tweeted
that Scalise remains in critical condition. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)
told reporters that Scalise's surgery had been completed.
"Prior to entering surgery, the Whip was in good spirits and spoke to his wife by phone. He is
grateful for the brave actions of U.S. Capitol Police, first responders, and colleagues," his
office said. "We ask that you keep the Whip and others harmed in this incident in your
thoughts and prayers."
In his remarks, the president called Scalise "a very good friend," "a patriot" and "a fighter,"
and said the prayers of his family, the nation and the world were with him.
"We may have our differences but we do well in times like these to remember everyone who
serves in our nation's capital is here because, above all, they love our country. We can all
agree we are blessed to be Americans," Trump said in his statement, delivered from the White
House's Diplomatic Room.
Tim Slater, the FBI special agent in charge of the Washington Field Office, told reporters at a
press conference from the scene that it was too early in the investigation to label the incident
an act of terrorism or determine whether it constituted an assassination attempt. Likewise, he
could not say whether members of Congress had been specifically targeted.
Shortly after the shooting, McCarthy announced via Twitter that the House would not hold
any of its scheduled votes on Wednesday, although Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (RTexas) said votes in that chamber would go on as scheduled. House Speaker Paul Ryan did
summon House members to the floor at noon on Wednesday, where he and House Minority
Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks.
"We are all horrified by this dreadful attack on our friends and on our colleagues and those
who serve and protect this Capitol," Ryan said after some brief parliamentary procedures to
open the House. "We are united in our shock. We are united in our anguish. An attack on one
of us is an attack on all of us."
"To my colleagues, you're gonna hear me say something you've never heard me say before: I
identify myself with the remarks of the Speaker," Pelosi said. "We are not one caucus or the
other in this House today, but we speak for each other in saying we send our thoughts and
prayers to our colleague Steve Scalise."
Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), who also was the victim of a shooting
incident, described the shooting as "an attack on all who serve and on all who participate in
our democracy."
"I am heartbroken for the pain of Congressman Scalise, the other victims, and their family,
friends, and colleagues who survived. I am thankful for the great courage of Capitol Police,
who were my protectors after I was shot and became my friends," said Giffords, who was
among the 19 people wounded during a 2011 shooting in which six people died. "I also know
the courage it takes to recover from a shooting like this, and I know Steve and everyone there
this morning have such courage in great supply."
Hodgkinson, the shooter, featured a prominent photo of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on his
Facebook page, and Sanders said Wednesday in remarks on the Senate floor that Hodgkinson

 had volunteered for his 2016 presidential campaign. He offered his prayers for Scalise and the
shooting's other victims, denouncing the attacker who had once supported his White House
bid.
"I have just been informed that the alleged shooter at the Republican baseball practice is
someone who apparently volunteered on my presidential campaign. I am sickened by this
despicable act," Sanders said. "Let me be as clear as I can be. Violence of any kind is
unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms. Real
change can only come about through nonviolent action, and anything else runs against our
most deeply held American values."
Also among the victims was Zack Barth, a legislative correspondent in the office of Rep.
Roger Williams (R-Texas), one of the GOP baseball team's captains. Williams wrote on
Twitter that Barth was "receiving medical attention but doing well and is expected to make a
full recovery."
Another victim, confirmed by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas), was Matt Mika, a lobbyist for
Tyson Foods and a former House GOP aide for Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) who was
receiving treatment at George Washington University Hospital in Washington. His family
issued a statement saying he remains in critical condition.
The hospital, which had previously said two shooting victims were there in critical condition,
later amended that statement to announce that one of the patients had died. The hospital did
not announce the identities of the patients and would not say if the deceased shooter was one
of them.
Two other victims were members of the Capitol Police Department's Dignitary Protection
Division, officers charged with protecting Scalise because of his role in House leadership.
Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa said that the officers, later identified as Crystal
Griner and David Bailey, were in "good condition" and "have not suffered any life-threatening
injuries at this point."
Verderosa said the Capitol Police officers on the scene exchanged fire with the gunman.
Multiple lawmakers who were at the practice credited Scalise's protective detail with fighting
back against the shooter and stopping him from having free reign to attack the otherwise
unarmed attendees at the practice.
The FBI later said in a statement that a second lawmaker "sustained minor injuries and was
also transported by a medic unit." Williams is believed to the congressman the FBI referenced.
Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) told reporters that Williams may have sprained his ankle trying to
protect people but wasn't shot. "He has had medical attention," Barton confirmed.
He also lamented that "members are not looked at as people anymore."
"We're kind of looked at as I won't say targets, but people think they can come to our town
hall meetings and say just the most obnoxious things and we not feel it personally," he said. "I
can assure you, every member of Congress is a person. He has family, and while we try not to
show it, sometimes we do take it personally."
There was increased security at the Capitol on Wednesday in the wake of the shooting, with

 police blocking off the area surrounding the main entrances to the House and Senate. Only
members of Congress were allowed in while others were sent through the visitors' gallery.
The lawmakers were practicing for the annual congressional baseball game at a field in
Alexandria when the shooting began just after 7 a.m. The game itself, a popular bipartisan
event held each summer, is scheduled for Thursday evening at Nationals Park and will go on
as planned.
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) described on CNN how Scalise was wounded in the shooting,
explaining in a phone interview that the GOP whip was among the first to be shot and was hit
while standing in the area of second base.
"He'd crawled into the outfield but leaving a trail of blood. We started giving him some
liquids," said Brooks, who was not hit.
Sen. Rand Paul vividly recounted the scene in his own CNN interview, and gave credit to
Scalise's protective detail for saving lives. "Nobody would have survived without the Capitol
Hill police," Paul said on CNN. "He was just killing everyone — he would've. It would have
been a massacre."
"And having no self-defense, the ... field was basically a killing field. If you were to run out
while the killer was still shooting, he could have shot anybody," he continued.
GOP Rep. John Duncan (R-S.C.), who left the practice before the shooting began, told
reporters that he had spoken to a man, believed to be the shooter, as he was departing who
asked if the people on the field were Republicans or Democrats. He said he had shared his
account with the Alexandria Police Department and that he believed the man he spoke to was
the shooter "based on the profile that I saw on TV."
Brooks identified a handful of other lawmakers in attendance at Wednesday morning's
practice, including Paul, Barton, Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Reps. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.),
Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) and Williams.
Brooks said Wenstrup, a medical doctor, immediately attended to victims, including Scalise.
"I felt like I was back in Iraq as a surgeon," Wenstrup, a former combat surgeon in the U.S.
Army Reserve, told CBS News.
Brooks told CNN that the gunman fired from behind the field's third base dugout.
"And I look around and behind third base in the third base dugout, I see a rifle," Brooks said.
"And I see a little bit of a body and then I hear another bam and I realize there is an active
shooter. At the same time I hear Steve Scalise over near second base scream. He was shot."
The Alabama congressman went on to describe that he never saw Scalise lose consciousness,
though there was a 10- or 15-foot trail of blood behind him as he crawled from the infield into
the outfield.
Brooks then realized that the rifle was a semiautomatic weapon as chaos ensued.
"The gun was a semiautomatic," he said. "It continues to fire at different people. You can
imagine all the people in the field scatter. I run around to the first base side of home plate. We
have a batting cage with plastic wrapped around it to stop foul balls. I was lying on the ground

 as gunfire continued."
Worried that the plastic batting cage would do little to protect him and staffers from gunshots,
Brooks said he took a gamble to get to cover.
"Heard a break in the gunfire and decided to take a chance. Ran from home plate to the first
base dugout for better cover. There were a number of congressmen and congressional staffers
who helped us lying on the ground," he said.
Flake, who had just batted when the incident occurred, said the gunman was shot.
"There was a lot of yelling going on," he said.
There were approximately 25 members at the field, Flake said. One staffer was shot while on
the field, and ran with a wound to the dugout, Flake said.
"He had a lot of ammo," Flake said, explaining why it took several minutes to get the situation
under control.
Flake, in an interview with reporters at the scene, estimated that the entire incident lasted
around 10 minutes. He said one victim, a female Capitol Police officer, was airlifted away
from the scene.
"Just a harrowing scene," said Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), who ran into a dugout
when the shooting started. "If this gunman had come into [the] dugout, we would have been
sitting ducks."
Fleischmann said the incident "seemed to go on forever... It seemed like it took forever to
subdue the gunmen."
Fleischmann added: "It was just horrible... The fear factor was horrific."
The shooting took place in a neighborhood baseball field near a dog park that was full of
early-morning dog walkers. As the shooting started, neighbors on the adjoining streets heard
what they described as "dozens" of shots as people in exercise clothing began to flee past their
homes.
Virginia House of Delegates member Mark Levine decried the politics that have killed gun
control efforts in the state. Asked if it's the right time to talk politics, he cried out, "Then when
is the right time?!"
Trump canceled a planned event at the Department of Labor scheduled for Wednesday, while
Pence canceled a morning speech to the National Association of Home Builders. At the
group's annual D.C. gathering, Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) called for a moment of silence.
"I thought I was going to come up here and charm you on tax reform, but we're here on a very
different day," Roskam told those assembled. "Will you just pray for these people and their
families."
In the wake of the shooting, Democrats canceled a press conference announcing a lawsuit
against Trump. The Senate also postponed a hearing examining a budget request for the
Capitol Police.

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Caitlin Emma, Anna Palmer, Burgess Everett, Nolan D. McCaskill and Diamond Naga Siu
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House cancels vote on GOP health bill Back
By POLITICO Pro Staff   06/14/2017 09:59 AM EDT
The House has delayed today's scheduled vote on a health care bill that's part of the GOP's
Obamacare replacement agenda following a gunman's attack on a congressional baseball
practice in Alexandria, Va., this morning.
The House was supposed to vote on H.R. 2372, which would allow veterans to receive
American Health Care Act tax credits.
The House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee also canceled this morning's hearing
on reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program.
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House Financial Services won't mark up flood insurance bills today Back
By Zachary Warmbrodt   06/14/2017 11:12 AM EDT
The House Financial Services Committee will not mark up several flood insurance bills today
following the shooting at a congressional baseball practice.
"Further updates on timing will be provided later this afternoon," Financial Services staff
director Kirsten Mork said in an email to others on the committee. "Thanks to everyone for
your flexibility. Please keep those wounded in your thoughts and prayers."
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House Homeland and Judiciary markups delayed after shooting Back
By Ted Hesson   06/14/2017 11:32 AM EDT
A pair of legislative markups in House committees were delayed today following a shooting
that injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), members of his security detail, and a

 congressional staffer.
The House Judiciary Committee moved to noon a markup previously scheduled today for 10
a.m. The committee will consider a bill that would clamp down on the refugee resettlement
program.
The House Homeland Security Committee also delayed until noon a markup of bill to
reauthorize DHS. The department has not been reauthorized since its creation in 2002.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee proceeded with a 10
a.m. hearing on "Ideology and Terror: Understanding the Tools, Tactics and Techniques of
Violent Extremism."
In opening remarks, Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) referenced the shooting, which took
place as members of Congress practiced in Northern Virginia for an annual baseball game.
"There's no way anybody can deny we have a problem worldwide in terms of extremism and
violence," he said. "We witnessed it just a few hours ago on a practice field for a charity
baseball event."
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Adviser suggests Trump will sign apprenticeship executive order tomorrow Back
By Ian Kullgren   06/14/2017 02:04 PM EDT
A top adviser to President Donald Trump indicated that Trump would give his address on
apprenticeships tomorrow and sign a related executive order.
"Tomorrow, the president will remind all Americans once again," of the importance of skills
trades, said Reed Cornish, a technology adviser to the president. "[He] will direct our
resources toward apprenticeships and skills based-learning."
Trump had been scheduled to sign the executive order and give a policy speech today at the
Labor Department. The White House called off the event after news of the shooting that
wounded House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Republican staffers during a
baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., this morning. A White House spokesman couldn't
confirm Cornish's statement.
Cornish joined the president's eldest daughter Ivanka Trump, Labor Secretary Alexander
Acosta and more than a dozen CEOs for a roundtable discussion on apprenticeships in the
Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Ivanka Trump opened the
discussion by expressing sorrow for the shooting and then turned the discussion to jobs. She
highlighted the skills gap among women and minorities and said the government needs to do
more.
"We must do better than this, and technical education plays a critical role," Ivanka Trump said.

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Trump speech at DOL canceled Back
By Marianne LeVine   06/14/2017 10:44 AM EDT
The White House canceled President Donald Trump's speech to the Labor Department after a
shooting this morning at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va.
Trump was expected to discuss executive actions to encourage private-sector apprenticeship
programs. The speech was scheduled for 3 p.m.
A White House spokesperson told reporters: "We will provide you updates on the schedule for
today as we have them."
A separate White House event, a CEO roundtable discussion about apprenticeships with
Ivanka Trump, is still scheduled to take place today.
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Trump expected to change certification for apprenticeships Back
By Ian Kullgren   06/13/2017 06:35 PM EDT
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday that would
virtually eliminate oversight of government-subsidized apprenticeship programs, according to
a source familiar with a draft of the plan.
The draft executive order would shift certification of federally funded apprenticeship
programs from the Labor Department to grant recipients, a move that effectively would
eliminate government oversight. Right now, companies that receive government funds must
report certain information to the Labor Department; under Trump's plan, the companies would
essentially monitor themselves, the source said.
Trump is expected to sign the order in conjunction with a policy speech at the Labor
Department Wednesday afternoon.
The president's plan would also propose more than doubling the amount allotted for for
apprenticeship grants, adding $100 million to Trump's existing 2018 budget request of $90
million. The budget request represented only a one percent increase. The source — who was
briefed by a colleague that reviewed a draft of the order last Friday — said the order didn't say
how that funding increase would occur; it would almost certainly require approval from
Congress.

 Trump has sought to make workforce development the focus for his administration this week.
He traveled to Wisconsin today with his eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, to host a roundtable
on apprenticeships at Waukesha Technical College. On Wednesday he will meet with more
than a dozen CEOs on the subject.
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White House names CEOs expected to attend workforce roundtable Back
By Steven Overly   06/14/2017 08:46 AM EDT
Executives from Siemens USA, CA Technologies, Northrop Grumman and DXC Technology
are among those expected to attend a roundtable discussion on apprenticeships and other
workforce issues at the White House today, according to administration officials.
Ivanka Trump and Reed Cordish will lead that conversation as part of the White House's
weeklong emphasis on creating apprenticeships to better match workers' skills to vacant jobs.
President Donald Trump is then expected to speak and sign an executive order at the
Department of Labor.
Amazon previously confirmed that Dave Clark, the company's senior vice president of
worldwide operations, will attend the events.
The full list of attendees includes:
Trump Administration:
Secretary Wilbur Ross, Department of Commerce;
Secretary Elaine Chao, Department of Transportation;
Secretary Alexander Acosta, Department of Labor;
Administrator Linda McMahon, Small Business Administration;
Ivanka Trump, Adviser to the President;
Gary Cohn, Director of the National Economic Council;
Reed Cordish, Assistant to the President;
Christopher Liddell, Director of Strategic Initiatives;
Dina Powell, Assistant to the President
Executives:
Julie Sweet, North American CEO, Accenture;
Lee Styslinger, Chairman and CEO, Altec;
David Clark, SVP of Worldwide Operations, Amazon;
Mike Gregoire, CEO, CA Technologies;
David Cordani, President and CEO, Cigna;
Ashok Vemuri, CEO, Conduent;
Larry Merlo, President and CEO, CVS Health;
Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO, Dow;
Mike Lawrie, Chairman, President and CEO, DXC Technology;
William Brown, Chairman, President and CEO, Harris;

 Mike Petters, President and CEO, Huntington Ingalls Industries;
Marillyn Hewson, Chairman, President and CEO, Lockheed Martin;
Wes Bush, Chairman, President and CEO, Northrop Grumman Corp;
Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO, Partnership NYC;
Dan Houston, Chairman, President and CEO, Principal Financial Group;
Blake Moret, President and CEO, Rockwell Automation;
Judith Marks, CEO, Siemens USA;
John Barrett, Chairman, President and CEO, Western & Southern Financial Group
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Trump tries to master the art of the tiny Back
By Nancy Cook and Andrew Restuccia   06/14/2017 05:18 AM EDT
Bill Clinton salvaged his presidency by focusing on small-ball policy wins. Now Team Trump
is trying to master the art of thinking tiny.
Faced with a rising drumbeat of scandal stemming from ongoing Russia probes, President
Donald Trump is continuing to pursue a big, complicated legislative agenda — repealing
Obamacare, reforming the tax system and passing an infrastructure package.
Any of those would be hard to achieve in perfect circumstances, but with the GOP
ideologically fragmented and the White House distracted by legal trouble, it's increasingly
difficult to imagine Trump landing a big win. Veterans of past White Houses say if the
president wants to keep Republican voters on his side, it's time to turn his attention to putting
forward discrete, achievable policy proposals that he can actually get done.
"It is the only strategy," said Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary under
President George W. Bush. "Trump will never be able to land a knockdown punch with policy
until he has a Rose Garden signing ceremony, but he can at least keep delivering jabs."
The White House seems to be getting the message. For months, executive branch actions to
unwind or rewrite regulations got little notice. But in recent weeks, wonkier policies are
getting more fanfare, with briefings for reporters and appearances by Cabinet officials in the
press room.
On Wednesday, Trump is expected to announce the reorganization of government job training
programs at the Labor Department as part of the White House's "workforce development
week" — the latest in the administration's recent efforts to highlight tangible, limited goals
like privatizing air traffic control or slashing regulations.
An administration official said the White House is planning more policy-themed weeks in the
coming months, including one on energy tentatively scheduled for late June. The official said
the weeks are aimed at unifying the White House's message.
White House spokeswoman Natalie Strom cited Trump's appointment of Justice Neil Gorsuch
and his moves to roll back Obama-era regulations as successes: "The media has been ignoring

 the significant policy victories the president has been achieving for our country since the day
he got into office, from pulling back onerous Obama-era regulations to putting Justice
Gorsuch on the Supreme Court to stepping up for American jobs in trade negotiations, but the
American people haven't."
Yet, despite the White House's best efforts, Trump has often undercut his team's efforts at
message discipline, distracting from infrastructure initiatives last week and his jobs proposals
this week with angry tweets about fake news, leaks and the investigations against him.
In a briefing with reporters last week, Marc Short, White House director of legislative affairs,
said the president is an effective messenger for the administration's policy proposals.
"He may not have a conventional style in doing that, but many of his efforts are extremely
helpful to us in getting our legislative agenda accomplished," Short said — though he
acknowledged that there's "no doubt" that the Russia investigations distract lawmakers from
Trump's policy agenda.
Both Clinton and President Barack Obama salvaged the latter halves of their presidencies with
these kinds of policy rollouts. As a former governor, Clinton often felt most comfortable in
campaign mode, so the Clinton White House filled his schedule with events and deployed his
entire Cabinet to amplify policy announcements on everything from increasing home
ownership to expanding the number of police officers on the beat.
"Presidential terms are like a nine-inning baseball game — you go from pitch to pitch, batter
to batter, inning to inning," said former Clinton White House staffer Chris Lehane, who helped
manage the fallout from the administration's scandals, which included impeachment
proceedings. "It is a grind and requires discipline and teamwork from everyone on the squad."
After the Democrats were dealt a brutal defeat in the 2010 midterm election, Obama changed
his focus from big legislative achievements like the stimulus bill, Obamacare and banking
regulations. In the years that followed, he reoriented his White House toward a greater use of
executive power and issued a series of orders, actions and regulations on everything from
climate change to nutrition, immigration, policing and education.
"In any administration, you want to show activity, but showing activity and results is not the
same thing," said Cecilia Muñoz, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council under
Obama. "We worked hard to find things where we could have impact and measure the
impact."
Other White House alumni agreed.
"It's very important to maintain a very steady drumbeat of very positive news," said former
Clinton adviser Dick Morris, now a Republican who has praised Trump. Morris said that
making consistent progress on smaller issues is "maybe more important" than big-ticket items
like the repeal of Obamacare. "If you do those right, they'll overcome the negatives that are
coming out in the attack," he said.
But, while conservatives are ready for any wins, some worry that any sustained focus on
small-ball policy issues will distract the administration from its bigger promises.
Trump "needs someone on his team with discipline to say you may be bored about talking

 about health care, but our allies and voters aren't," said Club for Growth President David
McIntosh.
"They're skipping around from one subject to the next," he added, calling for a "focused
executive-type approach that says these are our top three goals and we're going to keep
focusing on them until we hit this out of the park."
McIntosh and other conservatives said one possible model for Trump is Ronald Reagan's
aggressive push for tax cuts in the 1980s. The then-president gave a televised speech in 1985
that officially launched the most recent overhaul of the tax code. President George W. Bush
similarly led the way in the push to slash tax rates in 2001.
Conservatives hope that Trump can do the same for policy initiatives — big or small — given
his remarkable ability to drive the news cycle.
"While health care and tax reform are mired in figuring out a path forward, they should pursue
things unilaterally," said Rohit Kumar, former domestic policy director and deputy chief of
staff to Sen. Mitch McConnell. "But if I were running a Republican political campaign in
2018, I don't think I would be comfortable trying to build a case just on the small-ball stuff.
You need to also have health care and tax."
Another question: Whether the president can stick to his administration's strategy of touting
small ball policy ideas amid so many other distractions. The White House organized a series
of events last week to draw attention to the administration's $1 trillion infrastructure plan, but
Trump started the week with an angry tirade against his own Justice Department for rewriting
his travel ban and criticisms of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who was dealing with a terrorist
attack.
"Much of the conversation is not focused on the policymaking but on Russia and the
president's tweets and that rarely enhances the policy direction of any administration," Muñoz
said. "Any administration faces headwinds. What is interesting is how many headwinds they
have created for themselves."
Darren Samuelsohn contributed to this report.
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Manufacturers to Trump: Don't hurt NAFTA ties that support 2 million U.S. jobs Back
By Doug Palmer   06/13/2017 05:27 PM EDT
U.S. manufacturers that President Donald Trump says will benefit from his NAFTA
renegotiation are urging his administration not to destroy business ties among the three
countries that support 2 million American manufacturing jobs.
"Manufacturers have been working on this really since the election, given the prominence this
issue took," Linda Dempsey, vice president of international economic affairs at the National
Association of Manufacturers, told POLITICO. "We rolled up our sleeves with our members.

 We took a serious look at the agreement."
That deep dive resulted in a 35-page set of comments filed late Monday with the Office of the
U.S. Trade Representative, which is preparing for the start of negotiations with Canada and
Mexico as early as August.
In contrast to Trump's characterization of NAFTA as a disaster for American manufacturing,
NAM argued that the 23-year pact has helped make the sector bigger and stronger than ever.
"More than two decades since the NAFTA was implemented, U.S. value-added manufacturing
hit a record-high of $2.18 trillion in 2016, nearly double its level of $1.13 trillion in 1993,"
NAM said in its comments. "That growth has been fueled in significant part by the more than
tripling of U.S. manufactured goods exports to $1.27 trillion in 2016 compared to $411 billion
in 1993."
Trade with Canada and Mexico, which currently represents about one-third of U.S.
manufacturing exports, played a major role in that expansion. "These two nations purchase
more U.S. manufactured goods than the next 10 foreign countries combined," NAM said.
Besides praising the current agreement, the manufacturing group also offered ideas for
strengthening NAFTA: further reducing trade barriers, making it easier for goods to cross
borders and crafting rules to cover new areas like the digital economy.
In tune with the Trump administration's heavy emphasis on enforcement of U.S. laws against
unfair trade practices, the group also recommended the three countries work together against
foreign companies that flout the rules.
"We have this very integrated North American economy that has grown in significant part
because of the underlying agreement, but yet we have trade cheating coming in from third
countries," Dempsey said. "What do we need to do to address that?"
One option would be for Canada and Mexico to pass legislation similar to what Congress
approved last year to strengthen the U.S. government's ability to go after companies that evade
anti-dumping and countervailing duties it imposes, she said.
In recent weeks, both Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative Robert
Lighthizer have adopted the business community's mantra that the NAFTA renegotiations
must "first do no harm" to the existing trade pact.
But Trump's intense focus on reducing bilateral trade deficits has created a great deal of
nervousness in both Mexico City and Ottawa about the direction the talks could take.
Hoping to reduce the role the trade deficit could play in driving the NAFTA negotiations,
NAM argued in its brief that the U.S. manufacturing trade with Canada and Mexico "has been
generally balanced in recent years."
In the worst-case scenario, from a free-trade perspective, the United States could pressure
Mexico and Canada in the NAFTA talks into a series of "managed trade" arrangements to
address the deficits, said Fred Bergsten, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for
International Economics.
Examples include voluntary restraint agreements, where NAFTA partners would agree to limit

 certain exports to the United States, and voluntary import enhancement pacts, where they
would agree to buy more of certain U.S. products, he said.
Such proposals would likely get a stony reception from Mexico, said Antonio Ortiz-Mena, a
former Mexican trade negotiator now at the Albright Stonebridge Group, a policy analysis
firm.
"It's a terrible idea, so I don't think that should be contemplated," Ortiz-Mena said, calling
instead for a "deep renegotiation" of NAFTA that would cover much more trade in services
than the original pact, as well as reducing non-tariff barriers.
Such barriers on the U.S. side would include restrictions on Mexico and Canada's ability to
participate in federal and state government procurement projects, Ortiz-Mena said, identifying
an area where U.S. union groups strongly oppose any openings.
At the same time, Mexico should insist that the rules of origin for automotive trade among the
three NAFTA countries not become "overly restrictive," despite the desire of U.S. union
groups to tighten them up in a misguided attempt to return jobs to the United States, he said.
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McAuliffe urged Trump to hike cybersecurity funding for states Back
By Tim Starks   06/14/2017 01:04 PM EDT
Gov. Terry McAuliffe told President Donald Trump at a National Governors Association
reception that the federal government needs to ship more money for cybersecurity to states,
Virginia's chief executive said today.
McAuliffe relayed the Trump conversation at an NGA event during an interview with
POLITICO. He also said Congress needs to help with funding.
"I met recently with the president, spent time talking to him about infrastructure," said
McAuliffe, who chairs NGA. "I specifically talked about cyber with the president."
"The federal government needs to invest in the infrastructure of cybersecurity at the state
level," he added. "The funding is the key to all of this."
The spending could go toward "some actual hard costs that go into what you need to do with
your framework, but it's also a lot of education, a lot of training," he said.
McAuliffe said there should be a single cybersecurity-focused committee in the House and
Senate, and that Congress should pass a regular budget as opposed to a continuing resolution.
"They can't even pass a budget and they print money," he said.
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Budget & Appropriations Brief: Old budget caps reign during Obamacare wait — Appropriators dig in on Comey
funding request — GOP tries to keep focus on health care, tax reform
Thursday, May 11, 2017 5:02:48 PM

By Jennifer Scholtes and Sarah Ferris   05/11/2017 04:57 PM EDT
BACK TO THE CAPS: Senate Republicans aren't exactly in a rush to finish up the GOP's
health care package anytime soon, signaling a slow-moving schedule that budget watchers
worry will logjam this year's spending bills. But GOP appropriators tell us they don't plan to
wait for official budget documents from either chamber to begin drafting bills, even if they
don't have a precise dollar figure to spend. "We're starting now," Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.),
who leads the spending subcommittee on agriculture, said this week.
Gotta start somewhere: There is at least a launch point, appropriators say, though it's not
very popular among that crowd. Without a new budget agreement to replace the 2015 ObamaBoehner deal, Congress has to go back to the roughly $1.156 trillion topline from the muchmaligned Budget Control Act of 2011. "Unless we have a different number, that's the topline,"
Hoeven told us.
Tied hands: Any official numbers will likely be on hold until GOP leaders agree to a fiscal
2018 budget resolution, which can't happen until health care is done, as the legislation is tied
to the fiscal 2017 budget. That leaves appropriators largely in the dark as they kick off their
hearings in the next few weeks.
The bipartisan anti-sequester bloc: Some defense hawks within the GOP have already
called for scrapping the 2011 caps, at least for military spending. But that effort would run into
certain objections from Democrats, who say they won't agree to lift spending levels for
defense without an equal boost to domestic programs. Some, like Sen. Chris Murphy (DConn.), say there's bipartisan agreement to find a deal to kill the sequester. "The underlying
law is sequestration, which is disastrous and I imagine unacceptable to both parties," Murphy,
a Senate Appropriations Committee member, told us.
Stay tuned: The battle over budget caps is just beginning. Over the next few weeks, watch for
a big coordinated push from Democrats to raise those spending levels for both domestic and
defense.
GOOD THURSDAY AFTERNOON! Reach out: jscholtes@politico.com (@jascholtes) and
sferris@politico.com (@sarahnferris).
Doc(s) of the day — A report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities warning that 40
million women would be impacted by the deep Medicaid cuts in the House GOP's health care
plan.
The executive director of the Environmental Integrity Project urges EPA's inspector general to
investigate Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision to reassign 10 criminal investigators to his
personal security detail, calling the assignments "a wasteful use of taxpayer funds."
#DailyBudgetFact — Last year's House GOP budget, which was written by former Rep. Tom
Price, would have cut $14 billion from Social Security and $449 billion from Medicare over

 10 years. President Donald Trump, who has since picked Price for his Cabinet, has promised
not to cut from either program.
DOJ
DIGGING INTO COMEY'S FUNDING REQUEST: Democratic appropriators want the
details, of course, on ousted FBI Director James Comey's alleged request for more cash to run
the election-meddling investigation. And spending committee leaders in both chambers have
now put in formal requests with the Trump administration. In a letter today to Attorney
General Jeff Sessions and another letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein,
Democratic appropriators urged the administration to turn over critical information on
potential Russian interference.
Ain't no date: For their part, Senate appropriators asked for answers at least 72 hours before
the committee's hearing on the Justice Department's fiscal 2018 request. Looking to put that
hearing on your calendar? Tough luck. It hasn't been scheduled.
They want to know:
— The details of any request for more resources to investigate Russian meddling in the U.S.
election process.
— Whether the funding is needed for fiscal 2017 or fiscal 2018.
— How the request was communicated from the FBI to DOJ.
— Whether similar requests were made to the White House, including OMB, or lawmakers.
— What response the FBI received.
— Any "other constraints" that might limit the FBI in conducting a thorough investigation into
the matter.
Shaking another tree: Meanwhile, in the investigation (of the investigation), Sen. Ron
Wyden (D-Ore.) placed a hold this week on a nominee for a key economic sanctions job and
said he would maintain it until the Treasury Department produces documents related to
Russia's ties with Trump, Zachary Warmbrodt reports.
POLITICAL STRATEGY
EYES ON THE PRIZE, GUYS: Trying not to get enveloped now by the cloud of Comey
controversy, Republican lawmakers are keeping their heads down, trying to focus on their
biggest legislative lifts. Burgess Everett and Rachael Bade explain : "For all the Democratic
outrage over Comey, Republicans can successfully enact legislation on certain issues, like
health care and taxes, if they maintain party unity and abide by strict Senate rules. And that
has the GOP thinking it can proceed apace on its agenda. ... But now there is renewed focus on
the Senate's slow-moving Russia investigations, the GOP's resistance to calling for a special
prosecutor or select committee and the confirmation of a new FBI director, all of which will
consume precious time and political capital."
Meanwhile, Republican tax writers say the Comey firing isn't going to slow them down,
Aaron Lorenzo and Colin Wilhelm report.

 OBAMACARE
TWO-BY-TWO — HURRAH, HURRAH: GOP leaders in the Senate are calling on
members to talk out their ideas for repealing and replacing Obamacare. In the latest meetup,
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Majority Whip John Cornyn and HELP Chairman
Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) hosted Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.).
"The working group that counts is all 52 of us," McConnell said, pushing back against
criticism that the 13-senator working group on health care doesn't include a single woman.
Jennifer Haberkorn explains today that the main problem with involving all 52 Republican
senators is that leaders will wind up with 52 different ideas about what the legislation should
entail.
Your daily Obamacare roundup: Repeal gets 21 percent approval   Republicans flub their
response   MacArthur gets called a liar and tries to defend his vote   Dems see newly
vulnerable GOP seats   Aetna completely withdraws from marketplaces   Can California push
back?
AGRICULTURE
DRAIN THE ... PASTURE? Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue may have been one of the
last Cabinet secretaries to get an official sign-off from the Senate, but he's about to become the
first to launch a major department overhaul. The USDA is about to get a Trump-ian "Farmer
First" revamp intending to make good on the president's promise to shake up the federal
bureaucracy, our Pro Ag team reports.
A demotion for rural development: While there are no layoffs expected, there will be highlevel staffing shifts and a resource rearrangement. The USDA will eliminate its undersecretary
position for rural development, which coordinates billions in loans and grants related to
housing, health care and water in hard-to-reach areas. In its place will be an entire position and
branch focused on trade. TBT: Trump has already called for a 21 percent cut in the USDA's
budget, largely targeting grants. And programs like the Rural Business and Cooperative
Service were also put on the chopping block.
'You grow it, we sell it': Perdue outlined the plan in his own words in The Wall Street
Journal today, promising to be an "unapologetic advocate" for American products. "My
message for farmers is simple: 'You grow it and we'll sell it,'" Pro reports.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
KEEP THAT FANNIE-FREDDIE MONEY COMING: As head of the country's mortgage
finance agency, Mel Watt says he has the power to hoard Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac profits
for the mortgage giants themselves — rather than letting those funds flow back to the
Treasury. But Senate Banking Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) is warning Watt not to play
that card, Lorraine Woellert reports . "Suspending dividend payments will lead some to
believe that reform is not urgent," Crapo told Watt during a hearing today. "I would encourage
you to work with this committee to make sure this does not occur."
Lorraine has also got more on Crapo's proposal for a Fannie-Freddie overhaul and Watt's
warning that the cost of getting a home loan could rise if the companies aren't retooled.
Russian roulette: The mortgage companies are reliant on a $258 billion line of credit from

 Treasury to cover losses. And some investors say drawing on that lifeline could trigger market
volatility and reduce confidence in the companies. But some in Congress say that's an
overhyped forecast. Challenging Watt to draw on the lifeline to see what would happen, Sen.
Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) called the risk of a violent market reaction "one of the most baseless
arguments I've ever heard" and challenged Watt to draw on the funds to prove his point. Watt
says he "can't afford" to take that risk, though.
TAX
HERE WE GO: The House Ways and Means Committee will hold its first tax reform hearing
next Thursday, Bernie Becker reports. The committee says the focus will be on "how tax
reform will grow our economy and create jobs across America." Witnesses will be announced
next week.
Widening the divide: Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said today that the
administration's "preference" is to keep the corporate interest deduction in the tax code, further
highlighting the gulf between the administration and House Republicans on an overhaul, Colin
reports.
Deduction pleas: A bipartisan group of more than 120 House lawmakers is urging leaders to
preserve advertising as a tax-deductible business expense, Kaitlyn Burton reports.
EARMARKS
— Trump wants $800 billion, 10-year cut in entitlement programs. Roll Call.
— Conservative groups say infrastructure plan must be fiscally sound. POLITICO Pro.
— Saudis boost U.S. ties with $40 billion investment. Bloomberg.
— Six-figure payouts for sick leave spur outrage, calls for overhaul. The Wall Street Journal.
— Trump taps David Kautter for Treasury's top tax policy post. POLITICO Pro.
WE'RE COUNTING: 141 days until federal funding runs out, and the Children's Health
Insurance Program and National Flood Insurance Program expire. 506 days until farm bill
authorization is up (Sept. 30, 2018).
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Wyden puts hold on Treasury nominee in bid to get Trump-Russia documents Back
By Zachary Warmbrodt   05/10/2017 06:24 PM EDT
Sen. Ron Wyden today placed a hold on a nominee for a key economic sanctions job and said
he would maintain it until the Treasury Department produces documents related to Russia's
ties with President Donald Trump.

 The Oregon Democrat is targeting Sigal Mandelker, Trump's nominee for Under Secretary of
the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. Wyden's office cited an announcement
by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) who said yesterday that the Senate Intelligence Committee had
asked Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for information on Trump and his
aides.
Wyden is the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee.
"We have to follow the money if we are going to get to the bottom of how Russia has attacked
our democracy," Wyden said in a statement. "That means thoroughly review any information
that relates to financial connections between Russia and President Trump and his associates,
whether direct or laundered through hidden or illicit transactions. The office which Ms.
Mandelker has been nominated to head is responsible for much of this information."
White House spokeswoman Natalie Strom said the administration fully expects Mandelker to
be confirmed soon.
"I can't say I'm shocked that Senate Democrats are looking for any excuse to hold up the
President's unquestionably qualified nominees," Strom said. "It's unfortunate that they're
willing to play political games with a law enforcement post that is typically handled without
this kind of partisan maneuvering."
WHAT'S NEXT: Mandelker is scheduled to testify before the Senate Banking Committee
Tuesday.
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By Burgess Everett and Rachael Bade   05/10/2017 06:23 PM EDT
Senate Republicans sat down Wednesday for their first lengthy party meeting since FBI
Director James Comey's unexpected sacking. But as the Comey controversy raged outside the
stately Mansfield Room and all over cable news, inside their caucus room senators barely
uttered a word about it.
Republicans are desperately trying to quarantine the Comey storyline to the Senate
Intelligence Committee and work toward their overarching goals of revamping the tax code
and health care system. But it may not be as easy to get over as past controversies: Instead of
responding to Trump's tweets or an inflammatory speech, this time the GOP is dealing with
Trump's actions and their rippling repercussions.
The scrums of reporters haranguing senators over Comey reached new highs on Wednesday,
creating unwieldy crowds and exasperated senators who kept getting asked the same question.
But inside the GOP lunch, the discussion was almost entirely related to repealing Obamacare,
a topic that's difficult enough for Republicans to tackle, senators said. The only mention was a
short recitation by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of his position that there should
be no special prosecutor investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible

 collusion between Trump's campaign and Moscow.
"Absolutely [Comey's firing is] important. But in terms of the issues before us, I don't think it
affects us," said Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.).
For all the Democratic outrage over Comey, Republicans can successfully enact legislation on
certain issues, like health care and taxes, if they maintain party unity and abide by strict Senate
rules. And that has the GOP thinking it can proceed apace on its agenda.
"The health care effort right now is 100 percent Republican. So it's not really affecting [it],"
said Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.). "Issues that you deal with that are done in a bipartisan way,
sometimes it has an effect. In this particular case, it's having zero effect ... there was no
discussion."
But now there is renewed focus on the Senate's slow-moving Russia investigations, the GOP's
resistance to calling for a special prosecutor or select committee and now, the confirmation of
a new FBI director, all of which will consume precious time and political capital.
And Republican leadership was unable to shake the Comey storyline; in fact, as McConnell
took the floor on Wednesday, dozens of Democrats were staring back at him, hoping for a
response to Trump's decision to fire Comey.
During a factory tour and a business roundtable in Columbus, Ohio Wednesday, House
Speaker Paul Ryan's pitch for tax reform kept getting interrupted by reporters asking questions
about the Comey firing. Ryan's team specifically designed the tour to launch House
Republicans' push to rewrite the tax code. But while he was speaking to local business leaders,
Ryan's Twitter account was lighting up about his lack of response to Comey's ousting.
And some Republicans fret that all the public attention on Comey is going to bleed into their
legislative efforts. Asked whether Comey's dismissal could affect the Senate's work, Sen.
Susan Collins of Maine replied: "I think it already has."
"Anytime you have a controversy like this, at least in the short-term, it will be a hindrance
going forward with legislation — that's just the reality," Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.) said in an
interview. "Yesterday, everyone was talking about health care. Today, all anyone is talking
about is Comey and the FBI and Russia."
Other Republicans insisted their focus on Obamacare is dictated by what they are hearing from
their constituents, not the Trump news of the day that roils the Capitol at a pace that's difficult
for lawmakers to keep up with. As Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) put it: "I doubt that any
Republican senator, other than talking to media, are gonna sit around talking about what do we
do about the FBI."
"It's a feeding frenzy in the media and they're enjoying it," said Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.).
"The media enjoys this a lot more than normal people do."
But inside the Capitol, there was already evidence that Trump's firing of Comey — and
Republicans' defense of Trump — was infecting the upper chamber. Senate Democrats
wielded their limited procedural leverage on Wednesday and cancelled all hearings after 11:30
a.m., halting much of the Senate's work for the day. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) came to the
Senate floor to declare the episode "another low."

 Republicans don't believe Democrats can keep objecting to hearings devoted to national
security and foreign policy, but Democrats wouldn't rule out further actions to scuttle the
Senate's daily agenda. And they said that until Republicans agree to an independent
investigation, working on bipartisan legislation — which is most of the Senate's business other
than party-line efforts on health care and taxes — will be extremely difficult.
"Credibility is a key issue here. Not in this building, but in the public eye," said Sen. Patty
Murray of Washington, the No. 3 Senate Democrat. "The best way to establish credibility on
whatever issues are in front of us is to make sure we have independent people pursuing the
questions around Russia."
Rep. Tom Reed, who leads the bipartisan "No Labels" caucus, tried to downplay the impact
Comey's firing would have on his push for moderate Democrats and centrist Republicans to
work together. The New York Republican argued that Comey's dismissal "is not a partisan
issue" and therefore won't affect the group's work.
"As Americans, both Republican and Democrat, we all care about a fair and non-politicized
examination of the facts and that our principles are protected," he said.
That, however, may prove to be wishful thinking.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin recently met with more moderate House Democrats in the
bipartisan "No Labels" caucus to let them know Trump wants Democrats' help reforming the
tax code. The conversations, people on both sides of the aisle said, were productive, giving
hope to the administration that they could work with the left.
But Comey's firing is likely to cripple the administration's attempts to woo Democrats to the
table on taxes.
"His agenda was on life support already. He just pulled the plug himself," said a senior
Democratic aide of Trump.
Even if bipartisan collaboration is something of a dream right now, Republicans don't need
Democratic support to clinch new health care and tax laws, because they are using powerful
budget reconciliation procedures that can circumvent Democratic filibusters in the Senate.
But though the House narrowly passed a healthcare bill last week, Senate Republicans are
already beginning to bog down in policy disagreements.
Questions about Comey aren't making efforts to find solutions any easier.
"Health care is tough enough," said Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.).
Seung Min Kim and Jennifer Haberkorn contributed to this report.
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 By Aaron Lorenzo and Colin Wilhelm   05/10/2017 03:52 PM EDT
Republican tax writers don't expect President Donald Trump's controversial firing of James
Comey to slow their efforts to reform the tax code.
Instead, they vowed to keep advancing their overhaul efforts as planned, regardless of
potential Democratic obstruction related to Comey's dismissal as FBI director.
"The Democrats are stopping everything no matter what, so it isn't just [Comey]," said Senate
Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). "They'll just use any excuse to clog this place up.
They hate Trump so badly that's what they're doing."
A forward-focused sentiment also echoed across the Capitol, with Ways and Means
Republicans carrying on as planned, according to spokeswoman Emily Schillinger. "Ways and
Means Republicans are working with the administration and the Senate and continuing to
move forward on pro-growth tax reform," she said.
But Senate Democrats could slow things down if they aren't satisfied with Republican plans to
resolve Comey's dismissal. They want a special counsel to investigate Russian involvement in
Trump's election victory.
"This obviously is an overriding question and I think the majority leader is going to want to
talk through how to proceed," said Senate Finance ranking member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
"Clearly this will very significantly affect the floor, and I think it remains to be seen about
committees."
Some analysts saw Comey's firing as an impediment for Trump's economic agenda.
"This dismissal will certainly slow legislative progress on tax reform and other pro-growth
measures as Congressional Republicans will spend the coming weeks either deflecting or
defending the decision," wrote Compass Point LLC's Isaac Boltansky.
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52 ways to repeal Obamacare Back
By Jennifer Haberkorn   05/11/2017 05:14 AM EDT
Senate Republicans want to do their own Obamacare repeal plan — but nearly all 52
Republicans have their own ideas about how it should look.
With his razor-thin majority, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can afford to lose only two
GOP votes. That turns each senator into a de facto powerbroker with the ability to shape — or
kill — legislation simply by aligning with two other members.
More of those alliances appear to be springing up almost daily, underscoring McConnell's
challenge to wrangle 50 votes for any legislation.

 "All 52 members of the conference and hopefully Democrats will be interested in working
through the issues," said Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.). "There's going to be a lot of people
involved in all the discussions."
In one corner are five Republicans led by Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Bill Cassidy of
Louisiana, among the most outspoken GOP critics of the House legislation, who want to give
states the power to enact their own plans — including Obamacare if they choose to keep it.
Another group of centrists — Sens. Rob Portman of Ohio, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Shelley
Moore Capito of West Virginia and Gardner— worry about repealing Obamacare's Medicaid
expansion, which has provided coverage to millions of their residents and pumped billions of
federal dollars into their states.
So far, individual lawmakers have not publicly drawn a line against repealing the Medicaid
expansion, but some have come close. What to do about that program, which covers almost 1
out of 4 Americans, is the single biggest fault line in the Senate's repeal debate.
Then, there is the official working group of 13 lawmakers backed by Senate Republican
leadership that is hoping to bridge the conservative-centrist divide — even though the group
has an optics problem because it has not a single woman senator.
McConnell on Tuesday — pushing back on criticism about lack of diversity — downplayed
the importance of the working group entirely.
"The working group that counts is all 52 of us," McConnell said.
McConnell, Majority Whip John Cornyn and HELP Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)
also met Wednesday with Collins and Cassidy, part of an effort to hear from members beyond
just the 13-member working group.
"They are meeting with everybody in the conference and we just happened to be the two up
today," Cassidy said. "They know our plan, of course. They're trying to meet with everybody
in the conference."
At this point, Republican leaders are trying to keep the Senate tent as wide as possible — in
part to keep every member of the GOP focused on fulfilling the seven-year-old campaign
pledge to repeal Obamacare without throwing rhetorical bombs that might make the process
even more difficult.
"We know that we have to get at least 50 votes," said Alexander, who will play a key role in
the process. "Everyone has a point of view. We want to make sure everyone is involved so this
is a good way to do it."
But if and when Republicans get closer to putting pen to paper, there will inevitably be
winners and losers — and some of those losers are likely to get angry enough to publicly
criticize the process.
For now, though, they are diving deep on policy: They plan to hold meetings on health policy
almost every day the Senate is in town. Both the 13-member working group and the full
Republican conference have discussed how to give states greater flexibility on Medicaid "in a
way that doesn't pull the rug out from under anyone who is served by Medicaid," Alexander
said.

 Each lawmaker, meanwhile, has their own parochial concerns.
"I don't know that there's 52 ideas but there's a bunch," said Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.),
whose state was considered a GOP model for using Obamacare's Medicaid funding to pay for
private health insurance for participants.
Portman and Capito have emerged as two of the key senators on preserving at least some
aspects of Medicaid expansion. Along with Murkowski and Gardner, they wrote a letter to
McConnell in March expressing big reservations about the House's plan to undo Medicaid
expansion without offering stability for those currently enrolled in the entitlement for the poor.
On Tuesday, another group of senators from states that expanded the program under
Obamacare met to discuss their options. They included: Portman, Capito, Gardner, Cassidy,
Dean Heller of Nevada, Todd Young of Indiana, John Hoeven of North Dakota, as well as two
senators from non-expansion states: Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Collins.
Some senators, meanwhile, are operating as a working group of one.
"I'm not part of a working group," said Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who says he won't be left
out of the debate. "My office is a working group."
Burgess Everett contributed to this report.
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Poll: Just 21 percent approve of House's Obamacare repeal bill Back
By Louis Nelson   05/11/2017 01:47 PM EDT
Less than a quarter of American voters surveyed in a new poll released Thursday by
Quinnipiac University approve of the legislation passed last week by the House of
Representatives to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Fifty-six percent of those polled said they disapprove of the legislation, dubbed the American
Health Care Act, while just 21 percent said they support it. The support for the legislation
represents an improvement over the 17 percent who said they supported the iteration of the bill
that failed to pass the House in March.
Overall 66 percent said they disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of healthcare,
while 32 percent said they approve of it.
Forty-nine percent of respondents said the AHCA will hurt the nation, while 29 percent said it
will help it and 13 percent said it will have no impact. Republican voters - 48 percent of whom
supported the AHCA in the poll - were the only group with a positive view of the bill. Every
other gender, party, age, educational and racial group opposed the legislation.
The legislation has proven especially controversial because it offers states the option to pull

 out of an Obamacare provision mandating that insurers not charge individuals with preexisting
conditions more for coverage. Both Trump and GOP leadership had promised than any
Obamacare replacement leave intact protections for those with preexisting conditions.
The repeal-and-replace legislation removes the mandate that all Americans purchase health
insurance or else pay a penalty and also undoes a requirement that insurers cover certain
services and conditions.
Seventy-five percent of respondents - and 59 percent of Republicans - said it is a "bad idea" to
allow states to opt out of cost-lowering protections for those with preexisting conditions.
Sixty-four percent of those polled said they approved of the current Obamacare provision that
stops insurance companies from charging more for those with preexisting conditions.
Asked about the president's proposal to reform the tax code, 74 percent of respondents and 66
percent of Republicans said they would disapprove of it if it "significantly" increases the
national debt, something Trump told The Economist in an interview released Thursday could
be possible in the short term. Forty-six percent said they would approve of the tax plan if it
resulted in spending cuts, while 45 percent said they would disapprove in such a scenario.
Among those polled, 49 percent said Trump's tax plan would hurt the nation while 29 percent
said it will help it and 13 percent said it will not have an impact. Sixty-three percent said the
wealthy will benefit the most under the president's proposal, while 27 percent said the same of
the middle class.
The Quinnipiac University poll was conducted from May 4-9, reaching 1,078 voters
nationwide via landlines and cell phones. The poll's margin of error was plus-or-minus three
percentage points.
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Republicans flub defense of health care vote Back
By Kyle Cheney   05/11/2017 05:13 AM EDT
House Republicans celebrated passing legislation to repeal Obamacare last week — but
apparently forgot to figure out how to talk about the feat back home.
The result has been a messaging mess, as lawmakers returned to their districts for a weeklong
recess to face furious Obamacare defenders.
In interviews and at town halls packed with pro-Obamacare protesters, Republicans have
struggled to explain the plan they just approved. Lawmakers are telling audiences conflicting
things about how the bill would affect consumers. Others slammed a process they actively
participated in or admitted they hadn't read the entire bill before voting on it — even though
GOP leaders spent months hawking a website called ReadTheBill.gop.
Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) told frustrated constituents on Monday that "nobody dies
because they don't have access to health care" — a gaffe he quickly walked back a day later.

 Labrador announced his candidacy for Idaho governor on Tuesday morning, and Democrats
are already planning to use the comments against him.
Though many of the lawmakers who backed the legislation immediately shuttled to the White
House to celebrate in the Rose Garden alongside President Donald Trump, they're still
grappling with what to tell their constituents about it. There's even disagreement within the
ranks over whether they should've taken a victory lap for a bill that still has to go through the
Senate, where it's likely to be substantially rewritten.
"I don't think it's something to celebrate," Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) --said Tuesday on New
York radio station WABC. "I think there are still improvements that have to be made in it. But
it's too serious a topic to be out there having a celebration on it."
House leaders opted against arming GOP lawmakers with talking points heading into their
early-May recess week. Instead, leaders organized a question-and-answer session for
members, led by lawmakers who authored the bill. The session, they believed, would address
last-minute changes to the measure and frame potential responses to concerns from
constituents.
GOP leaders have also been pointing members and staff to ReadTheBill.gop to brush up on
how the measure would protect people with preexisting conditions and other issues.
Nonetheless, lawmakers have given a mishmash of responses about the significance of the
most important vote they've taken so far this year.
At one town hall this week, Rep. Rod Blum (R-Iowa) agreed with a constituent who described
the bill's approval as "rushed." He said he backed the measure because it was preferable to
Obamacare, but he ripped the process that House leaders employed to push the bill through —
without hearings and lacking updated fiscal analysis from the Congressional Budget Office.
"It was rushed, and there should have been hearings," Blum told a crowd packed with
Obamacare supporters.
Rep. Jeff Denham of California, one of 23 Republicans representing a district won by Hillary
Clinton last year, told constituents that the legislation, which was approved without a single
Democratic vote, passed after a "bipartisan" process. In North Dakota, Republican Rep. Kevin
Cramer said the bill's shortcomings were the result of arcane Senate budget rules that
prohibited an up-or-down vote on repealing Obamacare altogether.
And in TV interviews the day the AHCA passed the House, Reps. Tom Garrett (R-Va.) and
Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) said they didn't believe any of their colleagues had read the entire text
before passing the bill.
Garrett, a member of the hard-line conservative House Freedom Caucus, defended his
comments on Tuesday during a town hall in tiny Moneta, Virginia. He was pressed about
conservatives' past vows to provide ample time to read legislation.
"Not only did our team read that bill," Garrett said, "I would wager that if you line me up
against any member of either party as it relates to the intricacies of the [bill] ... I could acquit
myself very well."
Garrett faced a town hall packed with Obamacare supporters who interrupted repeatedly as he

 defended the plan. One constituent said her father lived with brain cancer for eight years
before dying of pneumonia.
"But if he had lost those benefits at any point in the eight years he had cancer, there's no way
he would've gotten coverage," the constituent said. "What did my dad do to make you think
that he deserved to pay more — would've deserved to pay more because he got sick?"
Garrett responded by recounting his mother's lengthy battle with cancer, which she survived.
"I won't discount anyone's personal story," he said, adding that while he may differ with some
constituents on the legislative remedy, it's "an honest disagreement."
For many Republicans, including those from competitive districts who voted in favor of the
GOP plan, the safer choice was to skip town halls altogether. Those who did hold them often
earned constituents' grudging respect for at least showing up.
Cramer, at his event in North Dakota, answered detailed questions about the tax credit system
that the Republican plan would create, as well as why he disagrees with calls for a universal
health care system. When one constituent asked him how the bill would guarantee health care
benefits, Cramer replied, "Everybody wants a guarantee that they get what they want. That's
not America."
Rachael Bade and David Siders contributed to this report.
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Republicans flub defense of health care vote Back
By Kyle Cheney   05/11/2017 05:13 AM EDT
House Republicans celebrated passing legislation to repeal Obamacare last week — but
apparently forgot to figure out how to talk about the feat back home.
The result has been a messaging mess, as lawmakers returned to their districts for a weeklong
recess to face furious Obamacare defenders.
In interviews and at town halls packed with pro-Obamacare protesters, Republicans have
struggled to explain the plan they just approved. Lawmakers are telling audiences conflicting
things about how the bill would affect consumers. Others slammed a process they actively
participated in or admitted they hadn't read the entire bill before voting on it — even though
GOP leaders spent months hawking a website called ReadTheBill.gop.
Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) told frustrated constituents on Monday that "nobody dies
because they don't have access to health care" — a gaffe he quickly walked back a day later.
Labrador announced his candidacy for Idaho governor on Tuesday morning, and Democrats
are already planning to use the comments against him.
Though many of the lawmakers who backed the legislation immediately shuttled to the White

 House to celebrate in the Rose Garden alongside President Donald Trump, they're still
grappling with what to tell their constituents about it. There's even disagreement within the
ranks over whether they should've taken a victory lap for a bill that still has to go through the
Senate, where it's likely to be substantially rewritten.
"I don't think it's something to celebrate," Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) --said Tuesday on New
York radio station WABC. "I think there are still improvements that have to be made in it. But
it's too serious a topic to be out there having a celebration on it."
House leaders opted against arming GOP lawmakers with talking points heading into their
early-May recess week. Instead, leaders organized a question-and-answer session for
members, led by lawmakers who authored the bill. The session, they believed, would address
last-minute changes to the measure and frame potential responses to concerns from
constituents.
GOP leaders have also been pointing members and staff to ReadTheBill.gop to brush up on
how the measure would protect people with preexisting conditions and other issues.
Nonetheless, lawmakers have given a mishmash of responses about the significance of the
most important vote they've taken so far this year.
At one town hall this week, Rep. Rod Blum (R-Iowa) agreed with a constituent who described
the bill's approval as "rushed." He said he backed the measure because it was preferable to
Obamacare, but he ripped the process that House leaders employed to push the bill through —
without hearings and lacking updated fiscal analysis from the Congressional Budget Office.
"It was rushed, and there should have been hearings," Blum told a crowd packed with
Obamacare supporters.
Rep. Jeff Denham of California, one of 23 Republicans representing a district won by Hillary
Clinton last year, told constituents that the legislation, which was approved without a single
Democratic vote, passed after a "bipartisan" process. In North Dakota, Republican Rep. Kevin
Cramer said the bill's shortcomings were the result of arcane Senate budget rules that
prohibited an up-or-down vote on repealing Obamacare altogether.
And in TV interviews the day the AHCA passed the House, Reps. Tom Garrett (R-Va.) and
Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) said they didn't believe any of their colleagues had read the entire text
before passing the bill.
Garrett, a member of the hard-line conservative House Freedom Caucus, defended his
comments on Tuesday during a town hall in tiny Moneta, Virginia. He was pressed about
conservatives' past vows to provide ample time to read legislation.
"Not only did our team read that bill," Garrett said, "I would wager that if you line me up
against any member of either party as it relates to the intricacies of the [bill] ... I could acquit
myself very well."
Garrett faced a town hall packed with Obamacare supporters who interrupted repeatedly as he
defended the plan. One constituent said her father lived with brain cancer for eight years
before dying of pneumonia.
"But if he had lost those benefits at any point in the eight years he had cancer, there's no way

 he would've gotten coverage," the constituent said. "What did my dad do to make you think
that he deserved to pay more — would've deserved to pay more because he got sick?"
Garrett responded by recounting his mother's lengthy battle with cancer, which she survived.
"I won't discount anyone's personal story," he said, adding that while he may differ with some
constituents on the legislative remedy, it's "an honest disagreement."
For many Republicans, including those from competitive districts who voted in favor of the
GOP plan, the safer choice was to skip town halls altogether. Those who did hold them often
earned constituents' grudging respect for at least showing up.
Cramer, at his event in North Dakota, answered detailed questions about the tax credit system
that the Republican plan would create, as well as why he disagrees with calls for a universal
health care system. When one constituent asked him how the bill would guarantee health care
benefits, Cramer replied, "Everybody wants a guarantee that they get what they want. That's
not America."
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MacArthur endures town hall trial-by-fire Back
By Ryan Hutchins and Katie Jennings   05/11/2017 12:49 AM EDT
WILLINGBORO, N.J. — At his Wednesday night town hall, Rep. Tom MacArthur, one of the
chief architects of the revamped GOP Obamacare replacement plan, was called a liar. A man
who said his wife had battled breast cancer stood to say MacArthur was the "single greatest
threat to my family in the entire world." Another demanded to know whether it's "true that
rape can be considered a pre-existing condition."
For nearly five hours, MacArthur faced an onslaught as he spoke here at a community center
in the bluest town in this South Jersey-based swing district. Dozens of protesters gathered
outside, some lying on the parking lot holding signs in the shape of tombstones. Inside, the
congressman was shouted down by constituents and others in the audience of 250 people.
It was a prime example of the anger, confusion and raw emotion surrounding the GOP's
replacement health care plan, and a glimpse at why the party's House majority suddenly seems
in jeopardy in 2018.
A week ago, MacArthur was standing beside President Donald Trump in the White House
Rose Garden, celebrating with other Republicans after the bill narrowly cleared the House of
Representatives.
It was largely thanks to MacArthur, a sophomore congressman and multimillionaire insurance
executive, that the proposal was even revived. After an earlier version of the bill proved so
untenable that House Speaker Paul Ryan said he saw no path forward, MacArthur negotiated

 an amendment to appease the hard-line conservative Freedom Caucus, garnering enough
support for the measure to pass.
Now, the moderate Republican is being targeted by Democrats as a poster boy in their fight
against the American Health Care Act. The town hall was the culmination of a tumultuous few
weeks for a politician who's been talked about as a future leader of the Republican party in
New Jersey and represents one its few remaining swing districts, where voters backed Barack
Obama in 2012 and Trump in 2016.
MacArthur's role may have scored points with the president, House leadership and thousands
of voters in his district who live on the other, more Republican-friendly side of New Jersey's
Pine Barrens, but it turned fellow moderates against him and led to questions about whether
he'll continue to be a co-chair of the Tuesday Group.
Democrats are already plotting a challenge. Andrew Kim, a former national security adviser to
President Barack Obama, is exploring a potential run against MacArthur and has raised nearly
$50,000, according to his crowd-funding website.
Save My Care, a coalition of pro-Obamacare advocacy groups, is targeting MacArthur as part
of a larger $500,000-plus TV ad campaign against Republicans who back the plan.
And here at home, his work on the health bill has made him an enemy to many of his
Democratic constituents.
Afterward, when asked by reporters if he was concerned about his political vulnerability,
MacArthur had a ready answer.
"Well I'm not. It's as simple as that," he said. "If you try to do this job with this constant eye
on the political ramifications, you'll have no courage to ever do anything that matters."
Despite the rage he faced on Wednesday, he stayed calm as he stood at the center of the room
for hours on end. He did not raise his voice and only grew testy at few moments.
He spent much of the evening insisting that his amendment would not alter one of
Obamacare's most popular provisions: coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
"Nobody with a pre-existing condition will either be declined coverage or priced out of being
able to buy insurance," MacArthur said, eliciting loud boos from the crowd.
"You're a liar. Have you read your own bill?" someone yelled from the audience.
While the bill says insurers cannot deny coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, it
would allow states to apply for waivers from certain Obamacare provisions, which could
potentially result in higher premiums for sicker people.
The waivers, MacArthur said, would only apply to the seven percent of the U.S. population
that is covered by the individual health insurance market.
"Many of you get it through your jobs and if you work for a company with more than 50
people, it's a non-issue. Many of you get it from Medicare," he said. "In all of those plans I
just described, this bill does not touch this [pre-existing conditions] issue."

 But his assurances rang hollow with constituents who kept asking what the cost would be for
people with pre-existing conditions, even if it was the case that coverage would be guaranteed.
"You are the reason I stay up at night," said Geoff Ginter, the man whose wife battled breast
cancer, shouting at the congressman for 12 straight minutes as a police officer stood nearby.
As outrage over Obamacare repeal has grown in recent months, many congressional
Republicans have resisted calls to hold in-person town halls or opted for call-in forums, like
MacArthur's fellow delegation member Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen.
Frelinghuysen, chair of the House Appropriations Committee and the state's highest-ranking
member, voted in favor of the Obamacare repeal bill after opposing an earlier version. He, like
MacArthur, was hammered by constituents over the issue of pre-existing conditions during a
teletown hall earlier this week.
The state's three other Republicans — Reps. Leonard Lance, Frank LoBiondo and Chris Smith
— all said they couldn't vote for a bill that would negatively impact their districts, particularly
over concerns about the rollback of federal funds for Medicaid expansion.
MacArthur also faced many angry questions about Trump, his policies and the investigations
into potential collusion with Russia. He wouldn't back calls for an independent prosecutor,
saying he wanted to see what the FBI and Congress turn up. But he dodged other questions on
the whole.
"Folks, I didn't come here to defend the president tonight," he said about half an hour into the
town hall.
By and large, however, the focus was on health care. It's a deeply personal topic for
MacArthur, whose special needs daughter Grace died at age 11. The cost of her health care
totaled more than $1 million.
"I want to go back to my daughter," MacArthur said during his opening remarks to the crowd
as he sought to establish the framework that informed his decision on the bill.
"Shame! Shame on you!" someone from the audience yelled.
"I'm will say, shame on you," he responded.
But it was also a deeply personal topic for several people who asked questions, including one
man who said his wife died just two months ago from brain cancer. The man, Michael
Maguire, said his medical bills, too, totaled more than $1 million but were mostly covered by
insurance. Without that, he said, he'd be losing his house.
"I can't imagine what you're going through," MacArthur said.
"You went through worse," the man replied. "That's why I can't rationalize where you're
coming from."
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MacArthur defends GOP Obamacare repeal bill to angry town hall crowd Back
By Katie Jennings   05/10/2017 10:25 PM EDT
Rep. Tom MacArthur defended his support for the GOP Obamacare replacement bill to a
crowd of angry constituents Wednesday night in Willingboro, N.J., the bluest town in his
swing district.
MacArthur, a multimillionaire insurance executive and moderate Republican, helped broker
the deal with the hard-line conservative Freedom Caucus that passed the House last week.
He spent much of the evening insisting that his amendment would not alter one of
Obamacare's most popular provisions: coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
"Nobody with a pre-existing condition will either be declined coverage or priced out of being
able to buy insurance," MacArthur said, eliciting loud boos from the crowd.
"You're a liar. Have you read your own bill?" someone yelled from the audience.
A few days earlier, the second-term congressman stood beside President Donald Trump on the
White House lawn as Republicans claimed victory, but in his home district he was besieged by
residents who said the deal would have a devastating impact.
While the bill says insurers cannot deny coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, it
would allow states to apply for waivers from certain Obamacare provisions, which could
potentially result in higher premiums for sicker people.
The waivers, MacArthur insisted, would apply only to the 7 percent of the U.S. population that
is covered by the individual health insurance market.
"Many of you get it through your jobs, and if you work for a company with more than 50
people, it's a non-issue. Many of you get it from Medicare," he said. "In all of those plans I
just described, this bill does not touch this [pre-existing conditions] issue."
But his assurances rang hollow with constituents who kept asking what the cost would be for
people with pre-existing conditions, even if it were the case that coverage would be
guaranteed.
Joseph Zetkulic, an 18-year-old high school student from Jobstown, asked MacArthur whether
rape would be considered a pre-existing condition.
"How did it pass your conscience to allow rape to be considered a pre-existing condition,
forcing women to choose between justice and silence for their affordable health care?" he
asked as the crowd erupted into a standing ovation.
"You cannot be denied coverage or charged more," MacArthur responded.
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Democratic group argues elusive GOP House targets are vulnerable on health care Back
By Scott Bland   05/10/2017 06:24 PM EDT
A new polling memo from a Democratic outside group argues that three Republican House
members who have been targeted in past elections and represent districts President Donald
Trump carried — Reps. Rod Blum (IA-01), Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) and Fred Upton (MI-06)
— are newly vulnerable after the passage of the House GOP Obamacare repeal.
Democratic groups and activists have had a broad discussion in the early days of the Trump
administration about where to target their resources, and the surveys conducted for Patriot
Majority USA, a Democratic nonprofit, advocate for investment in these and other seats
outside Clinton-GOP crossover districts in 2016. The Democratic polling has the incumbents'
favorability in low territory and shows the Republicans trailing generic Democrats in ballot
tests.
Patriot Majority USA just started running TV ads on health care in all three districts. The
mixed-mode polls were conducted by Clarity Campaign Labs before the advertisements were
released.
In Blum's Eastern Iowa district, 25 percent of respondents said his vote for "the Republican
plan to replace Obamacare" made them more likely to vote for him, versus 46 percent who
said it made them less likely to support Blum. The surveys were weighted based on midterm
turnout in each district in past elections.
For Poliquin, 29 percent said the health care bill made them more likely and 43 percent said
less likely to support him. And for Upton — who helped broker the passage of the bill with a
late amendment — 27 percent of respondents in his district said his support of the bill made
them more likely to support him, versus 42 percent who said it made them less likely.
Republicans are not conceding the message war over health care; earlier this week, a report
from the GOP firm WPA Intelligence argued that House Republicans could minimize any
damage on health care by comparing the goals of their still-unfinished legislation against
Obamacare in House battleground districts. In the meantime, though, Democrats are trying to
play offense in the House.
Though Trump carried all three districts in the Patriot Majority USA polling in 2016, with
between 49 and 51 percent of the vote, his favorable rating is underwater in two of them.
Thirty-nine percent rate Trump favorably in Blum's district versus 45 percent who rate him
unfavorably, while the split is a closer 41-44 in Upton's district. In Poliquin's district, 46
percent view Trump favorably and 40 percent view him unfavorably. The incumbents
themselves are all seen more unfavorably than favorably, by between 4 and 8 percentage
points.
And in two districts, respondents said they would vote for a generic "Democratic challenger"
over the Republican House member. Blum got 32 percent to 47 percent for the generic
Democrat — who bears none of the negatives that Republicans will saddle on the Democratic
nominee in IA-01 — in his district, while Upton trailed with 37 percent to 41 percent for an
unnamed Democrat. In Maine, Poliquin was essentially tied, with 43 percent to 44 percent for

 a Democrat.
Clarity Campaign Labs contacted landlines with automated calls and cellphones with live
callers from May 7-8. The sample sizes were 769 voters in IA-01, 805 voters in ME-02 and
797 voters in MI-06. The margins of error are plus or minus 3.5 percentage points in IA-01,
3.3 points in ME-02 and 3.4 points in MI-06.
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Aetna withdrawing entirely from Obamacare marketplaces Back
By Paul Demko   05/10/2017 05:46 PM EDT
Aetna announced it will not sell coverage in individual marketplaces in Nebraska or Delaware,
marking the company's complete withdrawal from the Obamacare exchanges.
Both states will potentially be left with just one remaining insurer in 2018. Further, Nebraska's
lone insurer, Medica, has already warned it would leave Iowa after becoming the sole option
in that state's marketplace.
Aetna cited losses totaling $700 million in the individual market in the last three years as the
reason for its withdrawal. The company expects to lose an additional $200 million despite
shedding almost three quarters of its individual market members since last year. The insurer
had 255,000 individual members at the end of March.
Aetna is now the second large national insurer to completely withdraw from the exchanges.
Humana announced its total exit in February.
Despite the big losses in the Obamacare markets, Aetna continues to see revenue growth in
other government programs, primarily Medicare and Medicaid. Roughly half of its premium
revenues came from government programs last year, up from 38 percent prior to full
implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
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Can California push back against the GOP health plan? Back
By Victoria Colliver   05/10/2017 04:21 PM EDT
Even the state leading the resistance to President Donald Trump could turn out to be a major
loser under his health care plan.

 The Obamacare repeal bill narrowly approved in the House last week could cost California's
Medicaid program $24 billion by 2027 and cause premiums to skyrocket as much as 49
percent on the state's insurance market. And a California law requiring insurers to cover
abortion could prevent federal insurance tax credits from flowing to the state altogether.
Though the Senate is expected to produce a more moderate repeal bill, states like California
that fully implemented Obamacare are bracing for reduced federal support — and likely fewer
consumer protections. And though California would try to salvage as much of Obamacare as
possible, not even a state that large could backfill a multibillion-dollar budget hole that would
be left by the repeal effort.
"The question is not one of state law protections; it's if the federal funds are pulled out from
under us, we can't keep the gains we made," said Kim Lewis, managing attorney of the
National Health Law Program's California office.
Here's where California could be vulnerable to repeal efforts:
Essential benefits: The House bill allows states to waive key Obamacare protections,
including a ban on charging sick people more and minimum benefit requirements — ranging
from emergency care and hospitalization to mental health services and prescription drug
coverage. If those opt outs remain in the repeal legislation, California could face pressure to
shed some of its consumer protections to keep premiums down and prevent insurers from
fleeing the state.
In that case, though, the Legislature would need to approve legislation removing some
coverage mandates California has put into state law. For instance, California has required all
insurers to cover maternity care since 2012. In other areas, such as mental health and
substance abuse, the ACA beefed up state insurance mandates.
"We do have a lot of protections, but we are very vulnerable," said Jennifer Templeton Dunn,
a lecturer at San Francisco's UC Hastings College of the Law who focuses on women's health
and reproductive rights.
A study by the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates a recent version
of the House plan would raise premiums and out-of-pocket costs for those enrolled in the state
exchange, Covered California, by an average of nearly $2,800 by 2020.
Medi-Cal: The House bill cuts federal funding for Medicaid by $880 billion, or 25 percent,
over 10 years. That could mean major coverage losses in Medi-Cal, which covers one in three
Californians.
Under the Republican plan, states could choose block grants or per capita funding. Experts
expect California would opt for per-capita funding, which would likely be more generous and
cover more people.
"Even with a per-capita cap, ultimately California is a big loser," said Lewis of the National
Health Law Program, adding that advocates would "look at all possible [legal] challenges to
efforts to dismantle Medicaid."
Abortion coverage: State law requires all plans offering maternity coverage to cover abortion
in California. But a measure in the GOP's American Health Care Act that would prohibit

 federal tax credits from being used to pay for insurance that covers abortion services. So that
would effectively ban tax credits for all California residents as long as the state still mandates
maternity care.
The state's abortion coverage protections are rooted in a 1981 state Supreme Court ruling. This
could set up a legal showdown between the state and the federal government.
"We should sue to challenge that because that's an incredible overreach by the federal
government," said California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones.
But Jones, who is running for state attorney general in 2018, still thinks it would be a tough
case for California to make.
"We should do everything we can ... but, the fact of the matter is, there are few areas where
the federal government won't be able to assert preemption," he said.
Marketplace regulations: California may look to fight back against Obamacare changes that
the Trump administration already implemented through regulation. These include shortening
the exchange enrollment period and increasing verification requirements for people seeking
coverage through special enrollment periods.
Anthony Wright, executive director for Health Access California, said he believes California
may be able to claim jurisdiction to assert more control over the Obamacare marketplace it
runs. For instance, he said California should try to maintain a three-month enrollment season
in 2018, instead of the six-week period under new Trump administration rules.
Pre-existing conditions: Under the House bill, states could allow insurers to charge sick
patients more if they set up a high-risk pool to help cover people with pre-existing conditions.
California has been down that road before with its Major Risk Medical Insurance Program, a
program set up in 1991 that provided a last-ditch option for people who could not get
insurance anywhere else.
Like other states' high-risk pools, California's didn't work very well. It charged enrollees the
highest rates available on the private market, so it was unaffordable for many, and the program
had a waiting list.
Not even Republican governors opposed to Obamacare seem to be eager to set up high-risk
pools, so it's hard to imagine California would take that option.
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Inside Trump's 'farmer first' USDA reorganization Back
By Helena Bottemiller Evich, Jenny Hopkinson and Catherine Boudreau   05/11/2017 09:00
AM EDT
The Trump administration is planning a major organizational shakeup at USDA, rearranging

 resources and mission areas to elevate the department's work to promote U.S. farm exports
and manage nearly 200 million acres of national forest and grasslands.
The blueprint, which Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is slated to unveil today in
Cincinnati, is more of a realignment than a deconstruction, but it takes the Trump
administration's conservative, anti-Beltway mantra of scaling back the government's sprawling
apparatus and applies it to one of the largest federal departments, with a headcount of just
under 90,000 and a reach felt in every state. If President Donald Trump is the "America First"
president, then his plan for USDA is "Farmers First" — and heavily geared toward trade.
A staff reduction is not in the cards, the department said. The reshuffling moves conservation
programs to pair them with other farm services and divides USDA's operations into two
spheres — one dedicated to domestic agriculture, the other to export promotion. It may well
raise the profile of the Forest Service, traditionally a large but lesser-known wing of the
department that manages millions of acres of federal lands, but the plan also risks being
viewed as deemphasizing development work in America's rural areas, which are associated
with farming but populated by tens of millions of workers whose hands have never met the
soil.
First and foremost, USDA is making good on one of the agribusiness sector's top asks by
creating a new sub-cabinet post dedicated to promoting U.S. agricultural exports. The
undersecretary for trade would arrive at a time of low commodity prices driven by a global
surfeit of commodities like corn, soybeans and wheat — a cropland conundrum for which
bolstering trade relationships overseas is seen as the surest solution.
"Food is a noble thing to trade. This nation has a great story to tell and we've got producers
here that produce more than we can consume," Perdue said, in a statement to be released this
afternoon. "And that's good, because I'm a grow-it-and-sell-it kind of guy."
As part of the plan, USDA is moving its expansive rural development portfolio to report
directly to the secretary, to "ensure that rural America always has a seat at the table," the
department said. In the announcement Perdue will make this afternoon at a grain
transportation facility, the department notes that nearly 85 percent of America's "persistently
impoverished" counties are rural and that rural childhood poverty rates are at their highest
point since 1986.
But the administrative change up will no doubt be seen by some interests as a demotion for
rural development programs, since it bumps them from the sub-cabinet level.
"The proposed reorganization is a stunning reversal of decades of dedication by USDA to
rural development as a central tenet of their work and mission," Greg Fogel, policy director at
the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, said in an email to POLITICO. "It flies in the
face of the will of Congress — who recently passed a FY 2017 budget that increased support
for the critical, job-creating programs provided through the Rural Development Mission Area
— and the American public, particularly the rural communities that brought President Trump
to the White House."
To make room for the new undersecretary position and branch that will focus solely on trade,
Perdue seeks to eliminate its undersecretary for rural development, a post that's dedicated to
coordinating billions in loan and grant programs supporting rural housing, health care and
water issues, among other things. The department argues the reorganization places agencies in

 a more logical order, aligning services in a way that makes more sense for the farmers and
ranchers who depend on them.
The reshuffling jives with much of the prescriptions laid out in the Trump administration's
skinny budget proposal, in March. That plan called for a 21-percent cut to the department's
discretionary spending, which appears like it would be accomplished, at least in part, through
a "reduced Rural Development workload" and by encouraging conservation planning by the
private sector. International food aid and discretionary programs at the Rural Business and
Cooperative Service were also put on the chopping block. Largely spared from cuts were
nutrition assistance programs, food safety efforts and wildfire funding.
The department sent a report to Congress this morning detailing its reorganization concept. It
was not immediately clear whether any of these moves would require a congressional blessing.
The changes include the following highlights:
Creation of an undersecretary for trade and foreign affairs
The 2014 farm bill directed USDA to create a new undersecretary post dedicated to trade
promotion and to reorganize the department to bring trade-related work under the same
umbrella. Perdue committed during his confirmation hearing to establishing the post. The
former Georgia governor said then and has repeated often that expanding agricultural trade is a
priority for the Trump administration, an assurance that's done little to assuage fears about
Trump's threat to withdraw from NAFTA — a free trade agreement that's been a boon to
farmers — if Mexico and Canada won't renegotiate it.
Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had explored the mandate, though he often warned
Congress that it would be a complicated move to execute because of USDA's varied
international trade activities. As the end of the Obama administration approached, Vilsack
questioned the appropriateness of undertaking the administrative changes needed to establish
the post because making those moves would have deprived the next administration of a say.
Under the plan, USDA would move the Foreign Agricultural Service into the new branch
overseen by the new undersecretary.
Elimination of the undersecretary for rural development
The law stipulates the department is not to exceed seven undersecretaries. To make room,
USDA will eliminate the undersecretary for rural development. The change is likely to
infuriate advocates who support development, creating a potential theme of opposition to
Perdue's leadership of the department. Rural development — a mission area that includes
some $200 billion in loan and investment programs — would become an office similar to
USDA's Office of Civil Rights and be led by a lower-ranking official.
NRCS moved under the farm services umbrella
The Natural Resources Conservation Service would be shifted to the farm services side of
Perdue's revamped department, joining the Farm Service Agency and the Risk Management
Agency. The thinking there is to make the conservation service more focused on farming
practices and perhaps less concerned with wildlife conservation and private lands, sources
said.

 Create an undersecretary for farm production and conservation
This newly titled position would oversee the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management
Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. "This domestically oriented
undersecretary, will provide a simplified one-stop shop for USDA's primary customers, the
men and women farming, ranching, and foresting across America," USDA noted in a press
release slated for release this afternoon.
Elevation of the Forest Service
Because NRCS is being moved, the undersecretary for natural resources and environment will
focus more attention on the workings of the Forest Service. The USDA release said that "a
reduction in USDA workforce is not part of the reorganization plan." In some ways, a greater
emphasis on the Forest Service is consistent with USDA's overall headcount: the agency's
30,000 employees account for about a third of USDA's total staff, and it oversees about 10
percent of the continental United States.
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Perdue op-ed details USDA reorganization Back
By POLITICO Pro Staff   05/11/2017 08:24 AM EDT
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has detailed his "significant reorganization" plan for
USDA in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, explaining that its centerpiece will be creation
of an undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, "whose focus will be on
promoting U.S. food, fiber and fuel around the world."
"This realignment will help me, as agriculture secretary, to be an unapologetic advocate for
American products," he wrote. "My message for farmers is simple: 'You grow it and we'll sell
it.'"
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Crapo warns Watt not to retain Fannie and Freddie profits Back
By Lorraine Woellert   05/11/2017 11:21 AM EDT
Senate Banking Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) warned Mel Watt against suspending Fannie
Mae and Freddie Mac dividend payments to taxpayers.
"Suspending dividend payments will lead some to believe that reform is not urgent," Crapo

 told Watt, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. "I would encourage you to work
with this committee to make sure this does not occur."
Watt said he has the authority to withhold Fannie and Freddie profits without approval from
Congress and said it's something he has considered as conservator of the companies. The
government-backed entities send quarterly dividends to taxpayers as part of a contract with
Treasury. That preferred stock purchase agreement, or PSPA, can be amended.
"Modest changes to the PSPA would be the first and most prudent way to address this issue,
but if that fails, the responsibility for that risk falls back on me as the conservator of these
enterprises," Watt said. "We cannot afford to run that risk."
Fannie and Freddie shareholders, led by speculators such as Fairholme Fund and Paulson &
Co., want the dividend payments eliminated so the companies can rebuild capital, a move seen
by some as a first step toward releasing the mortgage giants from government conservatorship.
As of Jan. 1, the companies, which oversee $5 trillion in home loans, will be totally reliant on
a $258 billion line of credit from Treasury to cover any losses. Drawing on that lifeline could
trigger market volatility and reduce confidence in the companies, according to some investors.
Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) called the risk of a violent market reaction "one of the most
baseless arguments I've ever heard." He challenged Watt to draw on the Treasury lifeline to
prove his point.
"Believe me, I can't afford to take that risk," Watt said. "I can't afford to say it's theoretical."
WHAT'S NEXT: Watt will send Crapo a paper outlining the legality of amending the PSPA.
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Crapo highlights securitization, risk transfer at Fannie and Freddie Back
By Lorraine Woellert   05/11/2017 10:25 AM EDT
Senate Banking Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) called reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac "a key priority" for the current Congress.
In opening remarks at a hearing on the housing finance system, Crapo raised concerns about
the companies' common securitization platform and credit-risk transfer. Here are highlights.
— "While Fannie and Freddie are currently earning profits, if the housing market experiences
a downturn, taxpayers could again be on the hook for billions of dollars."
— "One significant undertaking is the creation of the common securitization platform (CSP).
The platform was originally intended to function like a market utility — independent from the
enterprises — that would be used to issue both agency securities and private label securities.
The platform has instead been developed specifically for securities issued by Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac. One important question as we embark on housing finance reform is whether we

 should utilize the CSP or consider other alternatives, such as expanding the Ginnie Mae
platform.
— "Another important development in housing finance is the increased transfer of credit risk
from the enterprises to the private sector. I encourage FHFA and the enterprises to continue to
experiment with different forms of risk transfer, including both front end and back end
structures."
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Watt warns of rising risk and costs related to Fannie, Freddie Back
By Lorraine Woellert   05/11/2017 10:01 AM EDT
Mel Watt, the top regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, warned lawmakers that the cost
of getting a home loan could rise if the companies aren't retooled.
In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, the director of the Federal Housing
Finance Agency reiterated his call for legislative reform of the government-backed mortgage
companies, which, by law, will have drained all their capital on Jan. 1. Here are highlights of
Watt's written statement.
— "Neither enterprise will have the ability to weather any loss it experiences in any quarter
without drawing further on taxpayer support. This is not a theoretical concern."
— "It is especially irresponsible for the enterprises not to have such a limited buffer because a
loss in any quarter would result in an additional draw of taxpayer support and reduce the fixed
dollar commitment the Treasury Department has made to support the enterprises. We
reasonably foresee that this could erode investor confidence. This could stifle liquidity in the
mortgage-backed securities market and could increase the cost of mortgage credit for
borrowers."
— "I have said repeatedly, and I want to reiterate, that these conservatorships are not
sustainable and they need to end as soon as Congress can chart the way forward on housing
finance reform."
— "It is important for all of us to recognize that the conservatorships have led to numerous
reforms of the enterprises and their operations, practices, and protocols that have been
extremely beneficial to the housing finance markets and have reduced exposure and risks to
taxpayers."
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House Ways and Means announces first tax reform hearing this year Back

 By Bernie Becker   05/11/2017 01:22 PM EDT
The House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing on tax reform next Thursday, as
GOP lawmakers press ahead in their efforts to overhaul the tax code.
A committee release today said the hearing — the first it will hold this year on overhauling the
tax code — would focus on "how tax reform will grow our economy and create jobs across
America." The hearing's witnesses won't be announced until next week, according to a
committee spokeswoman.
House Republicans are seeking to shift their concentration to tax reform after passing their
Obamacare replacement last week. But even some GOP lawmakers have said that President
Donald Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey this week could complicate their
efforts to pass big policy items.
Republicans are still searching for consensus among themselves as they're trying to pass a tax
overhaul this year.
For instance, the House GOP released a tax reform blueprint last year that includes a border
adjustment that taxes imports while exempting exports, an idea that Senate Republicans
generally believe can't make it through their chamber. The White House also has said it has
concerns about that proposal.
The May 18 hearing will start at 10 a.m. in room 1100 of the Longworth House Office
Building.
Aaron Lorenzo contributed to this report.
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Interest deduction draws White House support as Trump talks taxes with Economist
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By Colin Wilhelm   05/11/2017 02:07 PM EDT
President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the administration's
"preference" is to keep the corporate interest deduction in the tax code, further highlighting the
gulf between the administration and House Republicans on tax reform.
Trump and Mnuchin made their comments during a lengthy interview published Thursday by
The Economist.
When asked whether the White House was contemplating getting rid of the deduction,
Mnuchin said, "No, we're contemplating keeping it. That's our preference. But we'll look at
everything."
Asked his view, Trump said: "No, I would say probably. ... I think we're contemplating is the
word. And it hasn't been determined yet, but we're contemplating."

 The deduction is used frequently in the real estate industry, where Trump made his fortune,
and private equity, an industry that Mnuchin and other members of the Cabinet have strong
connections to.
Utilities and the agriculture sector have also expressed reservations about what effect
eliminating the deduction would have on them.
In the past, Trump has spoken favorably of the corporate interest deduction — which would be
eliminated by the House GOP plan, in part to pay for the plan, but also as a fundamental
reform.
As POLITICO has reported, White House opposition to eliminating interest deduction was
expected because private equity and commercial real estate — two industries predominantly
represented in the administration through the president, his family, and Cabinet members —
are particularly interested in keeping the deduction.
During the interview, Trump went through much of his thinking on broad swathes of
economic policy, ranging from trade to taxes to healthcare. Here are the most notable taxrelated parts of the interview:
Paying for tax reform vs. 'priming the pump': Trump said it was "OK" if his tax plan
balloons the deficit "because it won't increase it for long." Trump characterized doing so as
"priming the pump."
"You know, if you don't do that, you're never going to bring your taxes down," he said.
Trump told The Economist he "came up" with the term prime the pump "a couple of days ago
and I thought it was good." However, the term has been used in economic circles since at least
the 1930s.
House Republicans want tax reform to be deficit-neutral. But Mnuchin has said repeatedly that
tax reform would "pay for itself" by unleashing robust economic growth.
"[E]conomic growth under the Trump administration could increase revenues as much as $2
[trillion] over the ten-year period of time," Mnuchin told The Economist. "So priming the
pump in the short term leads to growth."
Not feeling BAT-ty: Trump continued to be lukewarm about what is perhaps the signature
(and most controversial) aspect of the House GOP tax blueprint, the 20 percent tax on
imported goods and services.
"We are dealing with Congress ... because it's not really what I'm considering," he said.
House tax writers say their "border adjustment" tax, which wouldn't apply to exports, would
encourage more domestic production.
Trump's solution appears to be a new tax on goods made by companies that outsource
manufacturing.
"You can build all you want out of country, I hope you enjoy your plant," Trump said. "But
when you build your car, you're going to have a 35 [percent] tax when you bring it back in.

 And if your numbers work, we wish you well. But that's what you're going to have. You're
going to have a 35 [percent] tax."
Trump also continued to advocate a "reciprocal tax," though it remained unclear exactly what
he means by that.
"I'm for open trade, free trade, but I also want smart trade and fair trade," Trump told The
Economist. "But they'll say, 'He's not a free-trader,' at 10 [percent]. But if I say we're putting a
reciprocal tax on, it may be 62 [percent] or it may be 47 [percent], I mean massive numbers,
and nobody can complain about it. It's really sort of an amazing thing."
Trump also professed his affection for a value-added tax, which would be a non-starter for
congressional Republicans unless Trump attempted to eliminate the income tax to correspond
with it.
"Well the concept of VAT I really like. But let me give you the bad news," Trump said. "I
don't think it can be sold in this country because we're used to an income tax, we're used to a
... people are used to this tax, whether they like it or don't like, they're used to this tax."
Taking on all deductions (except interest and charitable): Echoing the tax principles his
top economic lieutenants, Mnuchin and National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn,
released last month, Trump said eliminating nearly every deduction in the tax code is on the
table.
"There are more deductions ... now you're going to get an interest deduction, and a charitable
deduction," he told The Economist. "But we're not going to have all this nonsense that they
have right now that complicates things ..."
Infrastructure back on the table? Trump once again indicated that the administration could
pair tax reform with an infrastructure plan to attract Democratic support.
"We may align it with infrastructure, which they like," he said.
That appeared to contradict Mnuchin, who last week said "we're probably not gonna do that."
No tax returns for tax reform: Trump also ruled out releasing his tax returns as a way to
bring Democrats to the bargaining table.
"I would never do it," he said. "That would be ... I think that would be unfair to the deal. It
would be disrespectful of the importance of this deal. Because the only people that find that
important are the reporters."
However, numerous polls have shown large majorities of Americans think Trump should
disclose his taxes.
In the interview, Trump continued to say he would likely release his returns voluntarily when
out of office.
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House members push to keep advertising deduction Back
By Kaitlyn Burton   05/11/2017 01:33 PM EDT
A bipartisan group of more than 120 House lawmakers urged Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority
Leader Nancy Pelosi to preserve advertising as a tax deductible business expense in a tax
overhaul.
The letter was led by Reps. Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) and Eliot Engel (R-N.Y.).
"Any measure that would tax advertising — and therefore would make it more expensive —
cannot be justified as a matter of tax or economic policy," the members wrote.
They added, "we ask that any changes in our tax system be meaningful, economically sound,
and do not threaten the impacts of advertising on jobs and the economy."
Numerous corporate and non-profit interests are stepping up their efforts to preserve tax
breaks as talks heat up over tax reform between Congress and the White House.
The Association of National Advertisers supported the letter in a blog post published
Wednesday.
"Advertising's immediate deductibility has been an important part of the tax code for more
than 100 years, and it is even more relevant today given the fast pace of the marketplace.
Advertising is a vital driver of our economy, and we urge Congress to not impose a burden on
the selling process when they consider tax reform," said Dan Jaffe, the head of ANA's
government affairs office.
An earlier version of the letter was sent during the last session of Congress.
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Conservative groups say infrastructure plan must be fiscally sound Back
By Colin Wilhelm   05/11/2017 03:31 PM EDT
Conservative political groups have called on Congress and the Trump administration to ensure
any infrastructure proposal that is put forward makes "fiscal responsibility" a priority.
In a letter led by Americans for Prosperity and cosigned by dozens of other organizations,
including Heritage Action and the Club for Growth and Americans for Tax Reform, activists
urged the administration to avoid adding to the deficit in developing a plan.
Administration officials like OMB Director Mick Mulvaney have said the White House's
infrastructure plan will involve at least $200 billion in new spending.

 The groups warned the White House against using repatriated corporate tax revenue to fund
infrastructure spending. They argued spending money that is brought back from overseas "has
little to do with transportation issues and instead is a symptom of our broken federal tax code
that should be addressed in the context of comprehensive tax reform."
The groups are also pushing the White House to cut federal spending, rather than use tax
increases or "budget gimmicks," to keep the deficit down.
Other suggestions from the groups include eliminating or reforming environmental
regulations, repealing a wage law for federally funded projects that they say makes projects
more expensive and allowing state and local governments to determine the priorities of
projects.
WHAT'S NEXT: The Trump administration's comprehensive budget, which comes out later
this month, may provide further insight into how it plans to move forward with its
infrastructure plans.
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Trump taps David Kautter for Treasury's top tax policy post Back
By Aaron Lorenzo   05/10/2017 07:28 PM EDT
President Donald Trump officially nominated David Kautter to serve as the Treasury
Department's assistant secretary for tax policy, according to a White House announcement late
today.
He's been working most recently in the private sector, as partner-in-charge of the Washington
National Tax practice for the audit, tax and consulting firm RSM US LLP. Immediately before
that, Kautter was in academia at American University, following more than three decades at
Ernst and Young.
His nomination would give a shot in the arm to the administration's efforts on tax reform,
which haven't gotten too far off the ground since not many Treasury tax policy positions have
been filled.
Kautter has been expected to be Trump's pick for the tax policy assistant secretary slot since
March, news that was first reported by POLITICO. Multiple deputy assistant secretary
positions remain unfilled underneath the post Kautter would assume, if confirmed.
His nomination requires Senate approval.
In addition to his private sector and academic jobs, Kautter also worked on Capitol Hill as tax
legislative counsel for former Sen. John Danforth (R-Mo.).
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Budget & Appropriations Brief: The GOP’s debt ceiling antidote? — Enzi: Obamacare repeal won’t delay budget
work — Senators await stage-setting CBO score
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 3:23:23 PM

By Sarah Ferris and Jennifer Scholtes   05/10/2017 03:18 PM EDT
A FISCAL SWEETENER: The Senate's top budget writer is mulling a new strategy to get
Republicans on board with raising the debt limit in September: Promise big cuts, little by little.
Senate Budget Chairman Mike Enzi told reporters this afternoon that he'd be keen to look at
legislation that lifts the federal borrowing limit for a decade while also imposing new annual
limits on spending, though the size of those cuts is unclear.
'Quite possible to do': The idea of a 10-year debt limit increase came up in a spit-balling
session late this morning with conservative economist and former Sen. Phil Gramm. "You're
voting for a balanced budget, which makes the vote a lot easier," Gramm told a handful of
committee members as he pitched the plan. Enzi called it a "great suggestion" and said he will
certainly consider it. "I think it's innovative, and probably, quite possible to do," he said.
(Enzi's other idea: Base the debt ceiling on a ratio of debt as a share of GDP, rather than on a
dollar amount).
Nothing's new in budget world: This reminds us of a recurrent idea from Sen. Rob Portman,
who wants to couple any debt ceiling vote with a plan to cut 1 percent from federal spending
annually over a decade. That bill was last introduced in March.
GOOD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON! We're big fans of this new site from the Treasury
Department that breaks down *all* federal spending. Check it out and then reach out:
jscholtes@politico.com (@jascholtes) and sferris@politico.com (@sarahnferris).
Doc of the day — A letter from Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to OMB Director Mick Mulvaney
protesting the proposed funding cuts to the White House's drug policy office. Capito leads the
appropriations subcommittee with jurisdiction over that office's budget.
#DailyBudgetFact — About three-quarters of all federal spending goes to individuals, private
contractors and local governments, according to USAspending.gov.
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET
(ALMOST) NO HOLDUPS HERE: Enzi said today that the GOP's health care effort won't
delay his committee's budget work, at least until the end. "We can do everything right up to
the finalization of the conference without wiping out the reconciliation of the 2017 budget," he
said. The one thing that will be pushed off is the official House and Senate conference to agree
on a joint bill.
Yes, there will be reconciliation: Enzi says there will be something in reconciliation
instructions for the fiscal 2018 budget resolution, but he's not tipping his hand. "I'm getting a
lot of suggestions what reconciliation ought to be in the next budget," Enzi told reporters. Still,
he hinted that the final package would be somewhat narrow, warning that "a whole bunch of
different reconciliations" could prompt members to vote down the whole thing.

 Two birds, two stones: Enzi pretty much shot down an idea from some conservatives,
including Mulvaney, that Congress could raise the debt ceiling as part of reconciliation. While
that would allow a GOP-only majority to lift the borrowing limit, Enzi said it would "probably
not" happen because he doesn't think it fits with the rules. "Who has to save the money?" he
said.
Weighing a 20-year tax window: The Senate Budget Committee has been asked to consider
doubling its budget timeframe for tax reform from 10 years to 20 to help make the math work
for a deficit-neutral bill, Enzi said. (The idea was first raised by Sen. Pat Toomey.) But the
chairman isn't making any promises. "There's a lot of requests for budget neutrality," he said.
"We'll certainly look at it. It's a difficult thing to reach."
OBAMACARE
THE SCORE THAT SETS THE STAGE: When it rains, it pours, in our world. Don't make
any plans for the week of May 22, which has now been penciled in for both the release of the
CBO score on the House-passed Obamacare repeal bill and the Trump administration's budget
rollout.
Ready, set, wait: It's unusual, indeed, for a CBO release date to be forecast like this. But this
score is extra special since senators' hands are tied until the budget office says how much
money the House bill would save, setting the floor for savings in any reconciliation-ripe
Senate version.
FRELINGHUYSEN'S TENSE TELE-TOWN HALL: In his back-home call-in this week,
House Appropriations Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen told constituents he has "actually
read" the health care bill and that it specifically stipulates that insurance companies aren't
allowed to limit access for people with pre-existing conditions. But then came the yacht
metaphors. "It's cost-prohibitive," one caller said. "I'm able to buy a yacht. It's there. But I
cannot afford a yacht." Another caller asked "at what cost" coverage would be available. But
Frelinghuysen didn't address the question of cost, and the caller appeared to be cut off while
trying to ask a follow-up question, POLITICO New Jersey's Katie Jennings reports.
Today's Obamacare bonanza: Four Senate deal-breakers   Congressman claims death threats  
Support for repea declines   Depending on Ted Cruz  
SAFETY NET
SNAP OUT OF IT: The GOP's plans for SNAP don't seem to jibe with popular opinion about
the program that helps more than 40 million Americans buy groceries, Helena Bottemiller
Evich explains today. Many Republicans want more work requirements for able-bodied adults,
purchase limitations and overall program reductions. But a recent survey of more than 7,400
likely voters suggests Americans actually favor expanding the program. The numbers:
— 88 percent of respondents said they support raising the benefits for individuals after being
told that a recipient living alone earning an average of $542 per month gets about $140 in
SNAP benefits.
— 78 percent said they support raising benefits after being told a single mother with one child
earning $760 per month gets about $253 in SNAP benefits.

 — 76 percent said candy purchases shouldn't be permitted under SNAP.
— 73 percent said sweetened soda shouldn't be allowed.
Price tag: SNAP funding makes up about three-quarters of the farm bill. Taxpayers paid $74
billion for the program in 2015.
TAX
PORTMAN'S ELABORATE PLAN: Portman expects to "have something to show" on
corporate tax reform by next month "or early summer." And David Rogers has all the details
on what the senator has been working toward in months of behind-the-scenes discussions
between the Senate Finance and Joint Taxation committees:
Step 1: Portman begins by ditching the "current law" budget baseline customarily used to
score tax bills and substituting it with one that reflects "current policy." That's a looser
standard since it assumes that expiring tax breaks over the next 10 years will simply be
extended. By doing so, Portman gains $420 billion to $460 billion beyond what was available
to former House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp when he wrote a major tax reform
bill in 2014 that never got off the ground.
Step 2: This windfall would then be reinvested in precisely the sort of business tax breaks that
will yield higher economic growth scores from the Joint Tax panel. By doing so, Portman
hopes to at least double their value, giving him $1 trillion-plus in money to smooth the edges
of the Camp bill.
Step 3: Depending on the scores he gets back from Joint Tax, Portman would like to lower the
corporate rate below the 25 percent target set by Camp. But he still anticipates a five-year
phase-in to hold down costs.
TREASURY
WINDING DOWN THE BAILOUT: U.S. taxpayers have now earned $30 billion more than
they paid to rescue banks during the financial crisis, as the Treasury Department sells off its
largest remaining bailout investment for $231.9 million. What's left? Victoria Guida reports
that Treasury still owns stakes in eight of the 707 banks that received TARP funding, which
represent outstanding investments of $66.2 million.
INFRASTRUCTURE
CROWDED OUT: Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune says "it's going to be heard" to
fit in passage of a major infrastructure investment package this year, Brianna Gurciullo
reports. "We've gotta do the budget to do tax reform and finish health care first," he said. "And
now the administration is saying they want to do infrastructure outside of tax reform. So it
could, yeah, it could be something that gets pushed."
FLOOD INSURANCE
WHAT THE HOUSE GOP WANTS: The House Financial Services Committee is getting
ready to release its lengthy wish list for reupping the National Flood Insurance Program,
which is now about $23 billion in debt. Just ahead of next week's big hearing, Pro's Zachary
Warmbrodt offers a sneak peak with this draft summary.

 Tighter rules for highest-risk areas: 1. GOP lawmakers want to phase out coverage after
four years for new buildings in the riskiest areas, as well as buildings with replacement costs
of more than $1 million. 2. Coverage would also lapse for properties with payouts totaling
more than twice their replacement value.
The rest: Lawmakers would also make it easier for a person's private flood insurance policy to
satisfy mortgage requirements. The House bill would also put a 15 percent cap on annual rate
increases, down from 18 percent.
DEFENSE
IRONY OF AN AFGHAN SURGE: President Donald Trump's top military advisers are
readying a proposal to send as many as 5,000 more troops to Afghanistan. And if the
commander in chief gives his signoff, the U.S. would be escalating a conflict Trump himself
has long criticized, Bryan Bender and Eliana Johnson explain . By some estimates, the conflict
has cost U.S. taxpayers more than $1 trillion. The United States currently has 8,400 troops
there. And even with an additional 5,000, the U.S. military presence would pale in comparison
to the nearly 100,000 American troops deployed in 2010 and 2011. It would also be just a
fraction of the 30,000 additional troops former President Barack Obama authorized soon after
he took office in 2009 in his own version of an Afghan surge.
EARMARKS
— DeVos questions whether Congress should reauthorize the Higher Education Act.
POLITICO Pro.
— Why CBO needs a new approach for the GOP's health care bill. Axios.
— U.S. Census director resigns amid turmoil over funding of 2020 count. Washington Post.
— Interest rates on federal student loans will increase this year. POLITICO Pro.
— Medicaid expansion transformed communities, now the bill is coming due. Wall Street
Journal.
WE'RE COUNTING: 142 days until federal funding runs out, and the Children's Health
Insurance Program and National Flood Insurance Program expire. 507 days until farm bill
authorization is up (Sept. 30, 2018).
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CBO score of Obamacare repeal bill expected week of May 22 Back
By Jennifer Haberkorn   05/10/2017 10:47 AM EDT
A Congressional Budget Office analysis of the House-passed Obamacare repeal bill is
expected early in the week of May 22, according to Hill sources.

 The Senate parliamentarian can't review the legislation and the GOP cannot really start writing
its bill in the upper chamber until the CBO scoring is complete. That's because the Senate
version has to save at least as much money as the House bill — otherwise the measure would
violate the budget resolution and the GOP repeal effort would come to a swift end.
The CBO analysis would include revised projections of coverage losses over a decade.
The House's decision to vote on its repeal plan without the CBO score has come back to sting
some members. Rep. Rod Blum (R-Iowa) faced questions about the decision during a heated
town hall meeting with constituents in Dubuque, Iowa, conceding the process was rushed.
A CBO score of an earlier House repeal plan found it would leave 24 million more Americans
uninsured over a decade. The forthcoming score would reflect an amendment by Rep. Tom
MacArthur (R-N.J.) that was added before the House vote and would allow states to opt out of
certain fundamental Obamacare provisions if they meet criteria such as lowering insurance
premiums.
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4 deal-breakers that could blow up a Senate repeal bill Back
By Adam Cancryn   05/09/2017 06:56 PM EDT
The Senate's fresh attempt to dismantle Obamacare is already running into its first roadblock
— the growing list of demands from GOP lawmakers eager to leave their own mark on the
legislation.
Just days into the chamber's health care debate, centrists and self-styled mavericks are testing
the party's razor-thin margin for victory and setting the stage for a series of high-profile
negotiations. Those stare downs are likely to shape big parts of the legislation, since GOP
leaders can only absorb two defections if Democrats and the chamber's two independents
stand unified in opposition.
Here are the four potential deal breakers that could sink the GOP's Obamacare repeal bid by
siphoning support from the political center:
Deep cuts to Medicaid
Who opposes it: Rob Portman, Lisa Murkowski, Shelley Moore Capito, John McCain
The House plan to drastically restructure Medicaid was a big winner for budget-obsessed
Republicans intent on shrinking the health entitlement, but it's a pipe dream in the Senate.
The House-passed bill would do more than just roll back Obamacare's Medicaid expansion. It
would cut more than $800 billion over 10 years from a program that covers nearly 1 in 5 poor
Americans and cap its federal funding for the first time.
Already, as many as a dozen Senate Republicans have expressed reservations about slashing
that much money from the nation's safety net. Some are also hesitant to sign off on an abrupt

 end to the Medicaid expansion, especially in states that have benefited significantly from the
broader coverage.
"I continue to have concerns that this bill does not do enough to protect Ohio's Medicaid
expansion population," Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) said after the House passed its repeal bill.
Sens. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, Cory Gardner of Colorado and Lisa Murkowski
of Alaska have also worried publicly about Medicaid's future, and John McCain told reporters
this week the House's approach wouldn't work for him. Altogether, 20 Senate Republicans
represent states that expanded Medicaid under Obamacare.
Since the GOP can only afford to lose two votes, Republican leaders are under pressure to
embrace a more gradual phase-out of the expansion and far shallower cuts — or maybe even
no cuts at all to Medicaid funding.
Fewer protections for people with pre-existing conditions
Who opposes it: Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins
The firestorm that put House Republicans on the defensive is already spreading to the Senate,
where lawmakers are facing questions about how they'll take care of America's sickest
patients. The response from outspoken Republicans like Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) has been
clear: He won't vote for a bill that could leave people with pre-existing conditions unable to
afford health insurance.
"The worst possible argument that can be made is that coverage is not important," he said
Monday, referencing President Donald Trump's vow to take care of everyone with a preexisting condition. "We have to fulfill that contract that President Trump made."
But keeping that pledge while still tearing down Obamacare could be tricky. The law's most
protective provisions — including requirements that insurers provide minimum benefits and
cover everyone who applies — are among the pillars that Republicans have hammered for
making coverage too expensive for healthier people. That could put GOP lawmakers in the
uncomfortable position of deciding how far to go to protect the nation's most vulnerable —
and how much more sick Americans should have to pay for the privilege.
Defunding Planned Parenthood
Who opposes it: Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski
One of the GOP's longest-standing health care goals is also its most straightforward: cut off
federal funding to Planned Parenthood over its abortion services.
But accomplishing that has not been easy, thanks in large part to the staunch opposition of
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Murkowski. The pair played an important role thwarting
Republicans leaders' bid to eliminate the funding as part of last week's government spending
bill, and they're sure to block a similar attempt in any Obamacare repeal legislation.
"It's not the only issue in this huge bill, but I certainly think that it's not fair and it is a mistake
to defund Planned Parenthood," Collins said on ABC's "This Week."
The GOP could still plow ahead without their support, relying on Vice President Mike Pence
to deliver a tie-breaking vote that pushes a repeal bill through the Senate. But that would mean
keeping every other Republican senator on board, from moderates like Portman to

 conservatives like Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.).
Paul is already on record fretting that the current bill might not be radical enough, and is a
prime candidate to balk if the Senate tries to bend the legislation toward the political center.
On the other end of the spectrum, vulnerable centrist Republicans like Dean Heller (R-Nev.)
are likely to feel the heat from women's health supporters to join Collins and Murkowski in
standing against Planned Parenthood defunding.
The 'Age Tax'
Who opposes it: Susan Collins, John Thune
Even before Republicans opened the door to letting insurers go back to discriminating against
those with pre-existing conditions, the repeal effort threatened to make losers out of one of the
nation's neediest groups — poor Americans just shy of the Medicare eligibility age. The
House legislation sharply reduces the tax credits meant to subsidize coverage for those in the
individual market, capping them at $4,000 and awarding them based on age.
That change — combined with another provision allowing insurers to charge older Americans
five times more than younger ones — would make premiums surge for people in that age
cohort, potentially pricing out the market's sickest and poorest people.
The Senate isn't going to let that stand. John Thune (R-S.D.) is already working on beefing up
the tax credits for lower-income Americans, and several senators have hinted at awarding
subsidies based on financial need instead of age. Collins, meanwhile, has piled another
recommendation on top of that, arguing that the tax credits should be adjusted for geographicbased cost variations as well — an approach that mirrors Obamacare's current subsidy system.
If the credits don't factor in geography, "that really hurts a state like Maine, where we have an
older population living in largely more expensive rural areas," she said.
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'This is how we're going to kill your wife' Back
By Kyle Cheney   05/10/2017 10:51 AM EDT
MONETA, Va. — "This is how we're going to kill your wife."
That's the message Rep. Tom Garrett (R-Va.) said he received in a series of recent threats that
targeted him, his family and even, at one point, his dog. And it's the reason, he said, that his
town hall here in this sleepy Virginia community on Tuesday night was ringed by law
enforcement.
When Garrett took the stage at Eastlake Community Church, the walls in the 300-seat room
were lined with security — some uniformed and some in plainclothes. The presence was
noticeable all night, as Garrett aides enforced rules to keep audience members from disrupting
the event.

 Though the town hall proceeded without significant incident -- one woman was removed by
police for repeated disruptions -- security personnel made their presence felt, approaching
hecklers throughout the evening and standing watch at all entrances and exits. The high
security presence, Garrett said later, was the result of threats that Capitol Police, state police
and intelligence officials "have deemed to be credible and real."
"It's nuts," Garrett said.
The freshman congressman, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, said the
threats have become so disturbing that he and his chief of staff engaged in some gallows
humor over it.
"He read one of the more recent correspondences and called me the next day and goes, 'Dude,
I'm glad you're alive," Garrett recalled.
"I served in the military. I reconciled myself with the reality that one day I'm not going to be
here," Garrett continued.
"I don't want to die anytime soon. I got stuff left to do, I hope. But when you pull wives and
children in, that's not cool."
Garrett's remarks are a window into an increasingly tense environment facing lawmakers as
they head home to angry constituents whipped into a frenzy over the latest debate in
Washington about repealing and replacing Obamacare. Lawmakers expressed concerns to
GOP leadership in February, after a particularly angry round of town halls.
At the time, Rep. David Reichert (R-Wash.), a former sheriff, suggested lawmakers have a
physical exit strategy at town halls should protests get out of hand. He urged that local police
be on hand during town halls, and that lawmakers step up security at their local offices, from
installing heavy doors and deadbolts to setting up intercoms to screen visitors.
Garrett said he'd rather be overly cautious than complacent.
"Here's the fear that I have and I said this to some of the police officers here -- that we have 40
police officers here and we do this 10 times and nothing ever happens, and we go 'oh no
problem,'" he said. "And then there's five and then something does happen."
It's unclear whether the threats Garrett described were connected to his last-minute support for
the American Health Care Act, the GOP plan to replace Obamacare that has stoked intense
anger at town halls across the country. But he said he takes no issues with protesters who
vehemently reject his position on the health care bill.
"I don't have any problem with anybody who reaches a different policy conclusion based on
the information they amalgamate and process," he said. "That dissent is American — praise
God, we need that. That's what made us who we are."
"But when it's, 'I'm going to kill you this way. Then, 'I'm going to kill your wife. This is what
I'm going to do to your daughters' ... Then you get a circumstance where there's an awful lot of
security."
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Poll: Support for GOP health bill declines Back
By Steven Shepard   05/10/2017 07:07 AM EDT
The popularity of the Republican health care bill declined over the past week even as its
chances of becoming law improved after its passage by the House, underscoring the political
peril President Donald Trump and the GOP face in their efforts to repeal and replace
Obamacare.
Voters have low expectations — few believe the bill, if enacted, will make the U.S. health care
system better, increase the number of Americans with health coverage, improve the quality of
their own care or decrease the costs for them and their family.
And as the Senate prepares to take up the legislation, the POLITICO/Morning Consult also
shows declines in voters' views of Trump's job performance and his party's standing in next
year's congressional elections.
Only 38 percent of voters approve of the GOP-drafted health care bill, the new poll shows —
down from 42 percent last week, prior to the House's party-line vote to advance the measure.
Forty-four percent of voters disapprove of the bill, up significantly from 37 percent last month.
Eighteen percent of voters say they don't know or have no opinion of the bill.
In fact, voters have a more positive opinion of the law the new legislation seeks to supplant:
Half of voters now approve of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, while 42 percent disapprove.
Opposition to the Republican bill is more forceful than support for the measure — a gap
driven by greater relative intensity among Democrats than Republicans.
"These latest polling numbers on the American Health Care Act could spell trouble for
Republicans," said Kyle Dropp, Morning Consult's chief research officer and co-founder.
"There is a notable enthusiasm gap: 29 percent strongly oppose the bill, but only 13 percent
strongly support it. Moreover, we saw the number of Republican voters who strongly support
the bill drop from 36 percent last week to 27 percent this week."
The poll was conducted May 4-6 — with interviews beginning following the House's 217-214
vote to advance the bill. All interviews were completed on Sunday, well before the
announcement late Tuesday that Trump had fired FBI Director James Comey.
On health care, 45 percent of voters say they trust Democrats in Congress to handle the issue
— greater than the 36 percent who trust Republicans more. Last week, Democrats held a 5point lead on that question, 42 percent to 37 percent.
Voters also have little hope the new bill — if it becomes law — will improve the U.S. health
care system or their own health care, the poll shows. Fewer believe the bill will make the
health care system better (26 percent) than believe it will make it worse (41 percent). Only a
quarter think it will make the quality of care better, while 36 percent think it will make it
worse. Just 19 percent think the bill would increase the number of Americans with health
insurance — far fewer than the 46 percent who think fewer Americans would have insurance.

 A 42-percent plurality think the bill will increase health care costs for their family, compared
to only 18 percent who believe it will decrease costs and 15 percent who don't think it will
have an impact on their health care costs. A quarter of voters aren't sure how the bill would
impact their health care costs.
While Trump and House Republicans celebrated passage of the health care bill in the White
House Rose Garden last week, the POLITICO/Morning Consult bill suggests their efforts have
weakened their political standing.
Trump's approval rating slid from 48 percent last week to 44 percent in the new survey. The
percentage of voters who disapprove of the job Trump is doing as president ticked up from 46
percent last week to 49 percent in this week's poll.
Republicans remain supportive of Trump: 84 percent approve of the job he is doing, the poll
shows. While that exceeds Trump's 80-percent disapproval rating among Democrats, Trump's
rating among independents — 38 percent approve and 50 percent disapprove — tilts negative.
Trump's approval rating is net-negative for the first time since late March and early April, in
the wake of the House's failure to advance an earlier version of the health care bill.
"We've seen Trump's approval dip this much only once before — right after the House failed
to pass the first version of the AHCA," said Dropp, referencing a 10-point swing in Trump's
net approval rating in late March.
There are other red flags for Republicans: Democrats have a 6-point lead on the 2018 generic
congressional ballot, 42 percent to 36 percent. In last week's survey, the two parties were tied
at 41 percent.
Only 24 percent of voters say they would be more likely to vote to reelect a member of
Congress who voted for the bill — fewer than the 37 percent who say it would make them less
likely to vote to reelect their member. Nineteen percent say it wouldn't change their mind
either way, and another 19 percent say they don't know.
A 44-percent plurality of Republicans say they would be more likely to vote for a member
who supported the bill. Among Democrats, a greater percentage, 61 percent, would be less
likely to vote for a member who voted for the bill. And more independents, 34 percent, would
be less likely to vote for a member who backed the legislation than would be more likely, 18
percent.
The poll surveyed 1,996 registered voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2
percentage points.
Morning Consult is a nonpartisan media and technology company that provides data-driven
research and insights on politics, policy and business strategy.
More details on the poll and its methodology can be found in these two documents —
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GOP pins health care hopes on an unlikely figure: Ted Cruz Back
By Burgess Everett   05/09/2017 07:04 PM EDT
After four years of taunting and torturing fellow Republicans, Ted Cruz is shedding his justsay-no persona in the Senate for a new identity: Team player. And this is no idle tryout.
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell — a man Cruz once derided as a liar and an ally of
Democrats — is counting on the Texan to help navigate an Obamacare repeal bill through the
Senate with virtually no margin for error. As a trusted voice of the conservative wing of the
GOP and conduit to the House Freedom Caucus, Cruz is fast emerging as a pivotal player in
the Republican bid to do away with the landmark Democratic health care law.
It's a stunning transformation for a senator who was widely blamed for causing the 2013
government shutdown in an attempt to defund Obamacare. But after receiving so much
blowback for that and many other episodes, there's nary a Cruz critic in the Senate Republican
Conference nowadays.
"He's trying to get a result. And as smart as he is, he can be a real force in making that
happen," said Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), who chairs a key Senate health care
committee and is close to McConnell. "If we're able to come to a result in the Republican
caucus, I'll be glad to give him a lot of the credit."
Cruz's work on health care has been uncharacteristically low profile so far. It began with a
private dinner in mid-February at the upscale D.C. steakhouse Capital Grille with the more
compromise-minded Alexander, who once chided Cruz for calling McConnell a liar on the
Senate floor by noting that one thing "you learn in Kindergarten is to respect one another."
Alexander and Cruz agreed to assemble a group of GOP senators to prepare for the eventuality
that the House would send them a health care bill riddled with flaws that could not pass the
Senate as written.
McConnell formalized the group by adding chairmen and members of leadership. The group
lacks any true moderates and suggests that McConnell believes the path to passage is through
the conservative wing of his caucus.
The exclusion of the likes of Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) has
privately irked some senators because of their months of work on an alternative plan and
Collins' role chairing the Senate Aging Committee. And the 13-senator working group initially
contained no women, an oversight that prompted a cascade of criticism from Democrats and
liberal pundits.
But when it comes to passing a new health care law, Republicans believe the inclusion of Cruz
and his close ally, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), could pay critical dividends by building support
among conservative groups and the House Freedom Caucus. The gap between more centrist
Senate Republicans and more conservative House GOP members is seen as one of the biggest
obstacles to writing a new law.
"One of the challenges when the Obamacare bill was in the House, was that early on was that

 the different parts of the party were not talking to each other," Cruz said in an interview in his
office. "We wanted to ensure that the process from the outset was collaborative and inclusive."
Collaborative and inclusive are not typically words associated with Cruz. Is he evolving into a
more pragmatic brand of conservative?
In a word, yes. Now that President Barack Obama is out of office, Cruz said his mission in the
Senate is no longer to be the "loyal opposition."
"Different circumstances call for different approaches," said Cruz, who is gearing up to run for
a second term next year in a closely watched race. "Now our job is to deliver on the promises.
And that's a markedly different role than trying to prevent harmful policies from an imperial
president."
Cruz's leading role has shocked some of his colleagues. Many Republicans never could have
imagined the bomb-throwing senator organizing and implementing a relatively ideologically
diverse working group aimed at passing a bill, not stopping one.
"It was an ingenious stroke," said Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) said of the appointment.
The group that Cruz helped develop is, in some ways, a substitute for the traditional
committee process. Republicans don't believe they can push an Obamacare repeal bill through
the committees, particularly the health panel chaired by Alexander. Rather than take the
chance that repeal gets tied up in a Senate committee, leaders prefer to work out the party's
issues within a broad working group and then go directly to the floor.
"We have skin in the game," Cruz said. "The players across the board in the Senate want to get
to yes. We recognize that we have an historic opportunity."
Still, there's concern among some more centrist senators that the end-product could appeal too
much to Cruz and not enough to the dozen or so Republican senators who have grave concerns
about slashing Medicaid and removing protections for preexisting conditions. The group does
include more centrist Republicans like Rob Portman of Ohio, but the overall makeup is still an
issue.
"That is a reasonable question to ask given the composition overall of the group," Collins said.
GOP leaders say there is no degree of exclusivity to the working group because it will report
regularly to the entire caucus. But its makeup raises questions about who McConnell is willing
to lose on the health care vote. Clearly he believes Lee and Cruz are crucial; but some GOP
sources said there are deep doubts among senators that Collins or Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) will
ever vote for anything the Senate GOP comes up with.
Collins and Paul insist they are in play.
"I've told them there is a compromise: I am for 100 percent repeal of Obamacare. But I will
compromise on the percentage of repeal," Paul said. "80 percent repeal, I'd vote for that. But
I'm not willing to vote to replace Obamacare with a new federal program."
Though GOP leaders believe by getting Cruz involved they are minimizing the possibility that
Cruz will later demolish their repeal efforts, the Texas firebrand isn't on the same page about
everything.

 The Senate's repeal effort is subject to strict budgetary restraints that will disallow, in the view
of most senators, attempts to make it a true repeal of Obamacare. Cruz wants to go as big as
possible, and if Senate rules prohibit his idea, he believes Vice President Mike Pence should
simply overrule the parliamentarian.
"The parliamentarian merely advises, the vice president decides," Cruz said. "Mike Pence is
the ultimate decider."
That opinion is not popular among Republicans, according to senators and aides. They believe
it would be tantamount to killing the filibuster's 60-vote threshold.
But on almost every other front, Republicans say, Cruz is being highly productive.
"He is playing well with others," Alexander said. "Presidential races ... are transforming
events."
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The SNAP divide: Congress and voters far apart on restrictions, benefit levels Back
By Helena Bottemiller Evich   05/10/2017 05:01 AM EDT
On the eve of the next farm bill cycle, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program faces a
rocky, uncertain political landscape as the right eyes potential reforms amid the Republican
push to cut government spending.
But SNAP reform's unpredictable nature isn't solely a product of U.S. politics being mired in
one of the country's most polarized periods — as a groundbreaking new survey highlighted
recently. The survey of more than 7,400 likely voters, released by the University of Maryland
late last month, suggests that Americans on both sides of the aisle broadly agree that SNAP
regulations should induce recipients to make healthier choices, whether by banning soda or
discounting fruits and vegetables. It also found strong bipartisan support for raising SNAP
benefits.
"This survey shows that the American public supports two things about SNAP: having an
adequate safety net so people don't go hungry, and, at the same time, making the program even
healthier," said Parke Wilde, an economist at Tufts University's Friedman School, who writes
the popular blog U.S. Food Policy.
There's just one catch: Congress isn't exactly on the same page.
SNAP — which helps more than 40 million Americans buy groceries, and makes up about
three-quarters of the cost of the farm bill — has long been a big target on Capitol Hill for cuts
and other reforms, but the pressure has ratcheted up in recent years as the Republican party
has moved farther to the right at the same time the SNAP rolls have dramatically increased,
largely in response to the Great Recession.

 In 2007, some 37 million people received SNAP benefits. By 2013, that total had risen to 51
million, and it is only now starting to come down, though one in seven Americans still
receives benefits. In 2015, the program cost taxpayers $74 billion.
Many Republicans would like to see SNAP reined in during the 2018 farm bill
reauthorization, whether it be through more work requirements for able-bodied adults, limiting
purchases, or by slimming down the program altogether. The House Agriculture Committee
held no fewer than 16 hearings on SNAP between 2015 and 2016 and conducted a "top-tobottom" review, but reached relatively mild conclusions. The committee highlighted SNAP as
a crucial safety net program while hinting at the need to strengthen work requirements and
bolster healthy-eating incentives.
House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway has suggested he's more interested in more
moderate reforms and that block grants or drug testing mandates, while not off the table, are
not his priority.
The politics in the broader House GOP caucus is where the wild cards are lurking. Though the
program generally has bipartisan support, House Speaker Paul Ryan has long eyed blockgranting SNAP as part of his broader plan to consolidate anti-poverty programs, while
hardline members want dramatic cuts, one way or another.
On the other side, anti-hunger groups and a handful of Democrats — including Rep. Jim
McGovern (D-Mass.), perhaps the most vocal lawmaker on SNAP policy — have repeatedly
called on Congress to increase benefits. But there is not likely to be any Republican appetite
for doing so, as the majority party on the Hill focuses on cost-cutting while agricultural groups
lobby for the farm bill to provide more support for farm programs, like stronger insurance
programs for dairy and cotton.
And while anti-hunger advocates will no doubt use the survey's results to advocate for raising
SNAP benefits, the findings on SNAP restrictions are much thornier for Democrats — but also
present a challenge for Republicans, since lawmakers on both sides of the House Agriculture
Committee have expressed opposition to the idea.
There's much more room for bipartisan agreement on experimenting with SNAP healthyeating incentives — and the public seems to agree on this point. A full 88 percent of
respondents indicated they favor discounting fruits and vegetables in SNAP, including 81
percent of Republicans and 93 percent of Democrats.
"I was just amazed at the level of consensus for the discounts on fruits and vegetables," said
Steven Kull, director of Maryland's Program for Public Consultation, which conducted the
study. "It's pretty robust."
What the public thinks about SNAP
The survey was notable for its breadth. It was fielded by Nielsen-Scarborough and
Communications for Research, Inc., between November and January, and polled a diverse
cross-section of likely voters across eight states on an unusually broad range of SNAP policy
questions — from whether the savings limit should be raised for eligible recipients to whether
ice cream should be allowed.
The survey — part of a larger polling project on anti-poverty programs that will be released in

 coming months — found broad, bipartisan support for increasing SNAP benefits, something
that is politically infeasible on Capitol Hill. Eighty-one percent of respondents, including 66
percent of Republicans and 93 percent of Democrats, said they support raising the benefits for
individuals after being told that a recipient living alone earning an average of $542 per month
gets about $140 in SNAP benefits.
Slightly less — 78 percent — said they support raising benefits after being told a single
mother with one child earning $760 per month gets about $253 in SNAP benefits.
Before answering questions about the program, respondents went through a brief
"policymaking simulation," which presented them with pro and con arguments for each
question — language that advocates and congressional staffers on all sides of the issue helped
craft.
The argument for raising benefits did about 20 points better when respondents were asked
which arguments they found convincing. The pro-side argued the current benefit of $140 is
"simply not enough" and that people want to work but often can't find jobs. "Food is a basic
human need and it is simply wrong to keep people on the edge of hunger with benefits so
low," the argument stated.
On the flip side, the argument against raising benefits noted that SNAP costs taxpayers $74
billion each year. "We should not increase it," the argument said. "The economy is better now
and there are more jobs out there. We need to encourage people to get out there and try harder
in this improving labor market. We shouldn't make it easier for them not to make the effort."
The findings, similar to the results of a 2013 poll, suggest there's likely to be extensive public
support for states that seek to ban sugary drinks or candy from SNAP at the state level, as
Maine is trying to do.
Overall, 76 percent of respondents said candy purchases should not be permitted under SNAP,
including 85 percent of Republicans and 68 percent of Democrats. Support was slightly lower
for restrictions on "sweetened soda," with 73 percent of respondents indicating it should get
bounced from the program. Republicans took a harder line against sugary drinks, with 82
percent saying it should be out of the program, compared with 67 percent of Democrats.
Last year Maine Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, requested a waiver to bar state SNAP
recipients from buying sugary drinks and candy, but was rebuffed by the Obama
administration. "It's time for the federal government to wake up and smell the energy drinks,"
LePage wrote to then-USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack afterward, threatening to withdraw from
the program.
"The Obama administration goes to great lengths to police the menus of K-12 cafeterias but
looks the other way as billions of taxpayer dollars finance a steady diet of Mars bars and
Mountain Dew," LePage added.
One of the biggest questions surrounding SNAP is whether President Donald Trump has a
nose for energy drinks, as it were. The LePage administration is pressing the Trump
administration to green-light its proposal, citing how Maine is New England's most obese
state.
Last week Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told the Associated Press he's already met with

 LePage, but wouldn't say how he would come down on the waiver request. Perdue did say the
governor "has some very creative programs that we're exploring." Similar efforts to limit
SNAP purchases have bubbled up in Tennessee, Alabama and several other states.
State restriction efforts are mostly Republican-led, but the issue spans the political spectrum,
since public health groups, which generally lean left, have become increasingly vocal about
the need to remove sugary drinks from the program. Earlier this year, the American Heart
Association became the first major health group to call for a pilot program to test removing
sugary drinks from SNAP, combined with adding incentives for fruit and vegetable purchases.
The slippery slope of restrictions
Support for purchasing restrictions starts to drop off somewhat when people are asked about
whether SNAP recipients should be able to buy cookies, cakes and donuts (59 percent said no)
as well as ice cream (43 percent) and chips and snack crackers (40 percent).
Craig Gunderson, professor of food and ag economics at the University of Illinois, sees this as
a slippery slope. "Why stop with sugar sweetened beverages and candy?" he asked, somewhat
incredulously, adding: "Other people could say, 'Look, it's bad to have orange juice, since it's
heavy in sugar.'"
Gunderson said he also sees GOP support for restrictions as a thinly-veiled attempt to take pot
shots at low-income people. "There's a group of Republicans who want to stigmatize poor
people," he said, arguing that party leaders also know such restrictions could lead to fewer
people participating in the program.
The survey, however, found that voters saw the argument for SNAP restrictions as much more
compelling than the argument against such limits. The argument for including language like:
"We should not encourage people to waste money on food that can damage their health. The
rise in obesity and diabetes from eating fatty and sugary foods is a serious strain on America's
healthcare system."
On the other side, respondents were presented with a statement that read, in part: "Just because
people are poor does not mean the federal government should tell them what to eat.
Individuals can make their own decisions about nutrition. Furthermore, administering such
rules could be expensive." The statement also argues that Congress would have to battle
"armies of food-industry lobbyists," who would try to keep their products in the program.
In all, 82 percent of respondents found the argument for SNAP restrictions very or somewhat
convincing, while 42 percent believed the opposing argument convincing. Diving in deeper,
52 percent found the pro argument very convincing and just 19 percent found the antiargument very convincing.
"That's an unusually low number," said Kull, of the University of Maryland. He said the
numbers were surprising to him because, in these types of surveys, a majority of respondents
usually find pro and con arguments convincing.
Of course, food industry leaders and anti-hunger groups do find the arguments against
restricting SNAP purchases quite convincing. They argue that banning certain foods will
increase stigma surrounding them, reduce participation and turn cashiers into food police.
They also note that drawing lines around what's healthy and what's not — even sugary drinks,

 which may seem like a simple category — would be extremely complicated: Would Capri Sun
be forbidden alongside Mountain Dew? What about Sunny Delight versus orange juice?
"Transforming SNAP from an efficient government assistance program to one that requires
more regulation and more bureaucracy to run with no clear nutrition benefit is not in the best
interest of SNAP participants, businesses or taxpayers," said Chris Gindlesperger, spokesman
for the National Confectioners Association.
Gunderson also expressed disdain for the idea that SNAP purchases should be further limited
(recipients already can't buy alcohol, hot prepared foods and household supplies) and
questioned the survey's findings. "Most Americans really have no idea regarding this issue, in
terms of the potential consequences," he said. "It'll drive up food prices because this is a major
administrative burden."
"If this were to be implemented, it's patronizing toward low-income households in a way that
we'd never do to others," he added. "It would lead to increases in hunger."
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The GOP's responsible taxman Back
By David Rogers   05/09/2017 03:35 PM EDT
As a former White House budget director, Sen. Rob Portman still cares about deficits. But as a
pro-trade Ohio Republican, he's every bit as anxious to enact long-sought corporate tax
reforms to spur industrial investment back home and lift worker wages.
Where to draw the line is the big question. And amid all the crosscurrents among Republicans
these days on rewriting the tax code, Portman best captures the search for a path that gives tax
writers flexibility without abandoning all deficit discipline.
Toward this end, Portman has worked for months behind the scenes with staff from the Senate
Finance and Joint Taxation committees. He hopes to have something to show by June or early
summer but cautions that his goal even then is to outline the potential for consensus — not to
exclude competing options.
"We're not trying to do our own thing," he said in an interview. "It's not a Portman effort and I
don't want it to be, because I want it to get done. I don't want it to be: 'Here's my great idea,
everyone needs to come on board.' What I'm trying to do is build consensus on it."
From a deficit standpoint, the end product will surely be less strict than the baseline used by
Congress in enacting the landmark 1986 tax reforms under President Ronald Reagan. But if
that breaks the logjam in Congress, it's a risk worth taking, Portman argues. Moreover, the
revised standards could yet become a bulwark against the potentially budget-busting tax cuts
put forward by the Trump administration.
"They are creating this very pro-growth proposal which gets people excited," Portman said of
the White House and Treasury. "Then we have to come in and backfill as I see it, and how you

 get as close to that as possible."
He added, "There's a way to take what I would consider to be a more traditional pro-growth
approach which some would think sounds less exciting but it's about what's doable. That
would be lowering the rates and broadening the base. You do have to slim down some of the
existing preferences in the code and get the rate down. I believe it can be done in a neutral
basis."
Portman begins by ditching the "current law" budget baseline customarily used to score tax
bills and substituting it with one that reflects "current policy."
That's a looser standard since it assumes that expiring tax breaks over the next 10 years will
simply be extended. By doing so, Portman gains $420 billion to $460 billion beyond what was
available to former House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) when he wrote a
major tax reform bill in 2014 that never got off the ground.
Portman's next step is to reinvest this windfall in precisely the sort of business tax breaks that
will yield higher economic growth scores from the Joint Tax panel. By doing so, he hopes to
at least double their value, giving him $1 trillion-plus in money to smooth the edges of the
Camp bill.
Likely targets are Camp's base broadening provisions that affected the amortization of
research and development expenses, LIFO accounting methods for business inventory, and
taxes affecting the insurance industry.
Portman, like most Republicans, is eager to deploy "dynamic scoring," in which potential
economic growth is factored into official analyses of legislation, which can offset the cost of a
proposal.
Depending on the scores he gets back from Joint Tax, Portman would like to lower the
corporate rate below the 25 percent target set by Camp. But he still anticipates a five year
phase-in to hold down costs. And in his comments, Portman shies away from the ambitious
capital gains tax cuts and business write-offs championed by Camp's successors on the Ways
and Means panel.
It's a two-step process — adopting a current policy baseline and making fuller use of dynamic
scoring — which "provides more breathing room for tax reform," Portman said. But having
drawn this line, he would go no further.
"I don't think we have to, to do pro- growth reform," he said, adding, "I do think the deficits
are a serious issue."
That's very different from the White House which is pitching a proposal with massive tax cuts
— including a 15 percent corporate tax rate. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said the
administration's plan would "pay for itself" through faster economic growth, a claim scoffed at
by many independent analysts.
Yet at the same time, Portman's critics would say his budget piety is so much hokum: that he
is rationalizing more than being rational.
Deficit hawks argue that shifting to a current policy baseline only adds to the damage already
done by the 2015 tax extenders bill which made permanent many tax breaks without finding

 revenue offsets to reduce the deficit impact. And when the Joint Tax panel used dynamic
scoring on its estimates of the Camp bill, the range of results from different economic models
was so wide that critics questioned the whole exercise.
Republicans counter that much more has been learned since then and that some macroeconomic score from Joint Tax will surely figure in whatever tax bills emerge from the House
and Senate.
Moreover, all of Portman's spadework, together with younger colleagues on Finance, is being
done with the full knowledge of Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). And as a practical matter,
Hatch stands to be helped by Portman's budget-writing credentials if the chairman is to
convince the Senate to give his tax writers more leeway.
Indeed, after years of being cast as a policy wonk on the periphery, Portman has the
opportunity now to make his presence felt in the Senate. He is secure in a second term, having
handily won re-election by defeating a former Democratic governor and running well ahead of
Donald Trump in Ohio. And beginning with his tax-writing days in the House, he's shown an
appetite for policy and ability to work Democrats.
Next to Trump's brand of populism, Portman suffers from seeming an elite outlier: part of the
Ivy League, globalist, corporate brand of Republicans. But the same 61-year-old lawmaker
was early to recognize and speak out on the opioid crisis impacting many working class
families at home. And Portman insists now that his support of corporate tax reform is more
about worker wages than his allies in the board room.
"The conundrum we are in is where you have the economy growing slowly but wages growing
even more slowly, and [therefore] a gap," he said. "I'm excited about tax reform because there
is an opportunity here to help overcome one of our biggest challenges: not just the growth in
the economy being relatively low ... but flat and even declining wages when you take into
account inflation."
"This is not about the boardroom," Portman said. "The board room has done fine by the way.
Inversions or being taken over by a foreign company doesn't hurt the CEO's. They all have
nice golden parachutes or they stay on. It is about workers in my view and our ability to have
more investment here rather than somewhere else. Not just by foreign companies but by U.S.
companies."
In truth, there is an increased recognition among economists that the burden of corporate taxes
falls on labor — not just capital as assumed in the past. The real argument has moved to the
next step: how big is labor's share and how much will workers truly gain from the drive now
to reduce rates?
Kevin Hassett, Trump's choice to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, is aggressive in
arguing that labor will benefit significantly. And Portman takes heart from Hassett's
appointment.
Nonetheless, other economists remain more skeptical. Scorekeepers at the Treasury and the
Congressional Budget Office confine labor's share to closer to 20 to 25 percent for example,
and that throws some cold water on Portman's argument.
But the bigger question mark going forward is how far Portman can go to somehow bridge the

 2014 Camp tax reform bill with the newer 2016 House Republican blueprint shaped by
Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and the current committee chairman, Rep. Kevin Brady (RTexas) — himself a transplant from the Midwest.
At one level, many would argue that the Camp bill is as gone from Congress and the tax
debate as the former chairman himself. On the other, there is a residue of respect for the fact
that Camp alone put his ideas in legislative language and not simply a few pages of talking
points.
"I was not necessarily crazy about the Camp proposal but Camp was a real tax person," said H.
David Rosenbloom, director of the International Tax Program at the New York University of
Law. "Camp knew what he was doing, and he comes up with a global approach to this, he
comes up with a real serious proposal and what happens? [Former Speaker John] Boehner said
it is blah, blah, blah. I think the shadow of Camp hangs over anything that happens now."
Ways and Means tax staff are working to translate the Ryan-Brady approach into legislative
language as well. The stated goal is get the corporate rate down to 20 percent, a full five points
lower than Camp. And the plan would allow companies to deduct the cost of a new machine,
for example, in just one year — much faster than the current depreciation schedules.
It's more of a cash-flow approach, and in tandem with this change, the House blueprint
proposes a new destination tax of sorts — one that will fall on products coming into the U.S.
while favoring those going out. The revenues generated from this "border adjustment tax" or
BAT would help pay for the reduced corporate rate. But Brady argues it is even more
important from a policy standpoint: to level "the playing field" by taking taxes out of business
location decision-making.
This is no small matter because well-intended reforms can also make the U.S. system more
vulnerable to base erosion and profit-shifting. The shared goal is to move the U.S. more
toward a "territorial" system in which income earned by American companies outside the U.S.
is exempt from U.S. taxes. But that can create incentives to shift operations or profits overseas
without some backstop being added.
Portman himself seems leery of a BAT, given the political fallout it has triggered as well as
major policy concerns raised by tax pros like Rosenbloom. But in line with his consensus
building he is careful not to dismiss it outright.
"The BAT is going to have a tough time getting the votes needed in the House and in the
Senate," Portman said. "It's not that I don't have a preference, I do. But I am most interested in
finally getting something done so I'm not trying to rule out their ideas.
"I'm just trying to figure out what's the consensus idea that meets the principle of making the
code more competitive so we stop losing jobs and investment overseas and we can begin to
see wage growth. Those would be my big issues."
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Treasury reaches milestone, selling off last major TARP investment Back

 By Victoria Guida   05/10/2017 01:14 PM EDT
The Treasury Department is selling off its largest remaining investment in a bank made as part
of the massive bailouts during the financial crisis.
Treasury today agreed to sell all 10.3 million shares it had left in First BanCorp for $57.7
million, bringing the total recouped from the government's stake in that bank to $231.9
million.
The Troubled Asset Relief Program, which set aside $700 billion to stabilize the financial
industry, remains a toxic cloud over any discussion of financial regulation, with lawmakers —
particularly Republicans — decrying any talk of future bailouts.
But taxpayers have earned $30 billion more than they paid for the rescues, Treasury said.
Treasury used $245.1 billion of the available TARP funding and has recouped $275.8 billion
on sales of those investments, the department said.
WHAT'S NEXT: The department still owns stakes in eight of the 707 banks that received
TARP funding, which represent outstanding investments of $66.2 million, it said.
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Thune: 'It's going to be hard' to do an infrastructure package this year Back
By Brianna Gurciullo   05/10/2017 01:49 PM EDT
Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune said today that lawmakers may not be able to
squeeze in an infrastructure package this year with health care, a tax overhaul and other issues
dominating their schedules.
Thune, the third-highest ranking Republican in the Senate, told reporters that the House's
struggle to pass the American Health Care Act held up other GOP priorities.
"Well, I mean, I think the hiccups that the House had, the speed bumps along the way getting
health care over here set us back a little bit," Thune said. Now, Thune said, "from a scheduling
standpoint, yeah, it's going to be hard" to fit in infrastructure this year.
"We've gotta do the budget to do tax reform and finish health care first," he said. "And now
the administration is saying they want to do infrastructure outside of tax reform, so it could,
yeah, it could be something that gets pushed."
Thune added that, in theory, the White House could move up "an infrastructure discussion."
"Or I mean they could decide, if the administration wanted to, to try and wedge a, slot an
infrastructure discussion before they take on the tax code," Thune said. "I don't know. That's
probably a decision that will be made above my pay grade."

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Here's what House Republicans want in their flood insurance bill Back
By Zachary Warmbrodt   05/09/2017 06:04 PM EDT
House Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling is preparing to move forward with a fiveyear reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program that would phase out coverage
for certain structures and eliminate it for properties with excessive claims, according to a draft
summary of the GOP bill obtained by POLITICO.
Hensarling is expected to host a meeting with committee members next Tuesday to discuss the
legislation, a Republican familiar with the matter said.
The bill, which has been in development since the last session of Congress, would make
several changes to the program, including:
— Four years after enactment, it would phase out NFIP coverage for residential structures
where the replacement cost of the building exceeded $1 million, subject to the local
availability of private sector flood insurance.
— Over the same period, NFIP would be prohibited from selling new coverage to structures
being built in today's highest-risk areas.
— FEMA, which administers the program, would not be allowed to make available new or
renewed coverage for any property where the aggregate amount in claims payments exceeded
twice the amount of the replacement value of the property for flood damage that occurred 18
months after enactment.
— The bill would lower from 18 percent to 15 percent the cap on individual policyholders'
annual rate increases.
— It would include the text of Rep. Dennis Ross's bill that would make it easier for
homeowners to use private flood insurance to satisfy requirements of government-backed
mortgages.
— Compensation for "Write-Your-Own" companies working with the program would be
capped at 25 percent in an attempt to improve the NFIP's ability to pay claims from existing
revenue.
WHAT'S NEXT: The NFIP expires at the end of September. The Senate Banking Committee
has yet to release its own reauthorization bill.
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Trump's campaign pledges face collision in Afghanistan Back
By Bryan Bender and Eliana Johnson   05/09/2017 07:10 PM EDT

 President Donald Trump faces a stark choice as his security advisers and military commanders
push him to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan — a step that would escalate a conflict
he spent years deriding and threaten to violate his "America first" campaign pledge.
It would also be a stark turnaround from Trump's past criticisms of the conflict's casualty toll
and enormous expense, including his 2013 complaint on Twitter that the Afghan regime "has
zero appreciation. Let's get out!"
Now the top brass is readying a proposal to send as many as 5,000 additional troops to help
beat back the resurgent Taliban in a country where the U.S. is still waging its longest war.
Trump will be presented the military options in the coming days, according to several
administration officials.
Trump has said little about Afghanistan since taking office, aside from hailing the military's
decision to drop one of its largest non-nuclear bombs on an Islamic State cave network there
last month.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Tuesday that Trump wants to hear from his
generals on what their overall strategy is — not just how many troops they need.
"One of the things he has asked his national security team to do is to actually think — rethink
the strategy," Spicer told reporters. "What are we doing to achieve the goals you are asking
about? How do we actually, how do we win, how do we eliminate the threat?"
National security adviser H.R. McMaster and most of Trump's top military advisers —
including the top commander in Afghanistan, Lt. Gen. John Nicholson — are advocating the
military surge to aid Afghan security forces, which have suffered thousands of casualties since
taking the lead in the fight over three years ago. The hope is that a more aggressive U.S.
posture, and additional military advisers embedded with Afghan forces, would compel the
Taliban back to the negotiating table to resolve the country's political divides.
Trump has already shown an increasing willingness to deploy military force, as in the missile
strike he ordered against the Syrian government in retaliation for its alleged use of chemical
weapons. But sending thousands more troops into harm's way would be an even graver step
into the kinds of foreign entanglements he criticized as a private citizen.
In past years, he expressed special derision for the United States' post-Sept. 11 presence in
Afghanistan.
"We have wasted an enormous amount of blood and treasure in Afghanistan," Trump wrote in
the 2013 tweet, just one of many such broadsides. In an earlier interview with Fox News' Bill
O'Reilly, Trump insisted that "money should be spent in our country, we should rebuild our
country. ... Let's get with it, get out of Afghanistan."
Since 2001, when the U.S.-led military coalition invaded and toppled the Taliban from power,
2,396 American soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan. By some estimates, the conflict has
cost U.S. taxpayers more than $1 trillion.
In its most recent report on the progress there, the Pentagon concluded that the Taliban "had
control or influence over approximately 10 percent of the population and was contesting the
Afghan Government for control of at least another 20 percent."

 Against that backdrop, Trump faces his first major decision involving large numbers of U.S.
troops — one that echoes those put to his predecessors.
The broad outlines of the surge plan are drawing praise from Republican lawmakers who long
expressed frustration with what they considered former President Barack Obama's
directionless approach to the Afghan conflict.
"President Obama's failure to set a policy or a strategy in Afghanistan squandered many of our
hard-fought gains there, and it's been clear for a while we haven't had the forces on the ground
to accomplish our mission," said Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, a leading Republican hawk
and Iraq War veteran. "A troop increase will help stop the Islamic State from growing its
footprint in Afghanistan and prevent the Taliban from once again establishing safe havens for
terrorists."
At the center of the debate is McMaster, a three-star Army general who is one of the
intellectual architects of the counterinsurgency strategy employed in Afghanistan and Iraq.
He is a leading practitioner of counterinsurgency strategy, a troop-heavy approach that focuses
as much on providing security for the population as on killing the enemy.
He applied it in Iraq, where he served from 2004 to 2006. McMaster's service with the 3rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment in Tal Afar, where he and his team cleared the onetime Al Qaeda
stronghold of insurgents, has become a case study for students of counterinsurgency warfare.
He has approached the situation in Afghanistan through the same framework, say those who
have worked with him.
"Our position in Afghanistan has been deteriorating for some time and, in a sense, what
McMaster is doing — because nobody knows counterinsurgency better than he does — is to
undo the damage that Obama's micromanagement of the Pentagon did to our prospects in
Afghanistan," said Eric Edelman, who served as defense undersecretary for policy in the
George W. Bush administration.
When McMaster returned from Iraq, he helped Gen. David Petraeus revolutionize the Army's
counterinsurgency doctrine, which was put to the test during the Iraq surge in late 2007.
McMaster's views were also deeply informed by his doctoral studies at the University of North
Carolina, which focused on how and why the Vietnam War went awry. His answer, set forth
in a bestselling book about the war: Military officers, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had
"failed to confront the president with their objections" to a strategy they had reason to believe
would fail.
Following reports that he has clashed with the president in recent weeks on a number of policy
issues, it's clear that, to the extent his plan for Afghanistan runs counter to some of Trump's
campaign promises or deeply held beliefs, McMaster considers it a part of the job.
"Part of it is his style, but part of it is, the guy keeps telling him things he doesn't want to
hear," said a former Bush administration official.
Defense Secretary James Mattis also supports a military surge, several officials said. "We're
up against a determined enemy," Mattis said Monday in Copenhagen.
The United States has 8,400 troops in Afghanistan. Even with an additional 5,000, the U.S.

 military presence would pale in comparison to the nearly 100,000 American troops deployed
there in 2010 and 2011.
It would also be just a fraction of the 30,000 additional troops that Obama authorized soon
after he took office in 2009 in his own version of an Afghan surge.
Indeed, retired Army Col. Joseph Collin, a Pentagon strategist, calls the proposed Trump troop
increase a "mini-surge," one that would not mark a dramatic change in the current strategy of
advising and training the Afghans and supporting operations with special forces and air power.
But were the president to sign off on a plan that would mark a departure from his campaign
rhetoric, it would be, in the words of one former Bush national security aide, "a big deal."
The president was initially briefed on the situation in Afghanistan on his first visit to U.S.
Central Command in Tampa in early February, just weeks after taking office.
What he heard was inconsistent with his desire to reallocate American resources from the
Middle East and focus attention on domestic priorities. "He heard the truth: We cannot let
Afghanistan and Iraq totally implode. We can't walk away from them. As a matter of fact,
we're going to have to put more resources in," said the former Bush aide, who has direct
knowledge of the meeting. "What he wants to do is get out, but McMaster and Mattis are
giving him the military view, which is, 'You can't get out, you have to do more.'"
But hard-core Trump supporters wary of international military commitments are not the only
ones hoping he will stick to his stay-out-of-it promises.
"It's the definition of insanity," said Stephen Miles, director of Win Without War, which
advocates a less muscular foreign policy that relies heavily on diplomacy. "Sixteen years on,
there's nothing a few thousand more troops will do to tip the scales of a war that has no
battlefield solution. Afghanistan's problems — endemic corruption, a non-representative
political system, and nearly four decades of endless war — will not be solved with American
bombs or boots on the ground."
Yet Trump, who seems to relish a challenge, is also feeling pressure from more than just his
military advisers. The Taliban itself has been baiting him.
In an open letter days after his inauguration, the Taliban advised Trump to pull all U.S. forces
out of the country, saying that "nothing has been achieved in 15 years of war except bloodshed
and destruction."
In words that echoed some of Trump's own past rhetoric, it went on to say that the U.S. "had
lost credibility after spending a trillion dollars on a fruitless entanglement." The militant group
added that the responsibility to end the war "rests on your shoulders."
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DeVos questions whether Congress should reauthorize the Higher Education Act Back

 By Michael Stratford   05/09/2017 05:47 PM EDT
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos today questioned whether Congress should reauthorize the
main federal law governing higher education, saying lawmakers should instead "start afresh."
Speaking at an education technology conference in Salt Lake City, DeVos suggested that the
current discussion in Congress surrounding reauthorization of the Higher Education Act is
misguided.
"Why would we reauthorize an act that's, like, fifty or sixty years old and that has continued to
be amended?" DeVos asked. "Why wouldn't we start afresh and talk about what we need in
this century and beyond for educating and helping our young people learn?"
The Higher Education Act, which governs federal support for colleges and universities, was
signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Most significantly, the law controls
roughly $150 billion that flows to students each year through the federal student loan and Pell
grant programs.
"The world has changed," DeVos added. "We have many adults that are well into their careers
who really do need and want to go back and get a different kind of education. We should be
considering the needs of individuals and students, not a system so much."
Both Sen. Lamar Alexander and Rep. Virginia Foxx, Republican chairs of the Congressional
education committees, have said that reauthorizing the Higher Education Act is a top priority
for them during this Congress.
The Higher Education Act was last comprehensively reauthorized in 2008 during the George
W. Bush administration. The authorization for many programs under the law expired at the
end of September, 2014, and they have been renewed either through automatic extensions or
other congressional actions.
DeVos also urged the audience at the education technology conference, which is sponsored by
Arizona State University and GSV Advisers, to lobby members of Congress about the burden
of federal regulations and requirements on their work.
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Interest rates on federal student loans will increase this year Back
By Michael Stratford   05/10/2017 01:18 PM EDT
The cost of borrowing money from the federal government to pay for college will increase in
the coming academic year.
The interest rates on new federal student loans are set to jump by more than two-thirds of a
percentage point following the U.S. Treasury Department's sale today of 10-year notes, which
is the government security to which the rates are tied.

 For new undergraduate student loans, the interest rate will increase to 4.45 percent, up from
3.76 percent.
The rate on direct loans for graduate students will rise to 6 percent from this year's 5.31
percent.
And the interest rates on federal PLUS loans — both for graduate students or parents paying
for their children's education — will be 7 percent, up from the current 6.31 percent.
The new interest rates take effect on July 1 for the 2017-18 school year and are fixed for the
lifetime of the loan. The changes today do not affect borrowers who already have federal
student loans.
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Afternoon Energy, presented by Exelon: House approps release energy spending bill — Perry: DOE grid study has
coal focus — Rosneft hit by cyberattack
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 6:25:51 PM

By Kelsey Tamborrino   06/27/2017 04:30 PM EDT
With help from Alex Guillén
HOUSE ENERGY SPENDING BILL OUT: The House Appropriations Committee today
released its fiscal 2018 energy and water spending bill . Overall, the $37.56 billion bill cuts
$209 million from this year's spending levels, but comes in $3.65 billion above President
Donald Trump's budget request, according to a committee release. DOE's energy programs
receive $9.6 billion, down $1.7 billion from this year but $2.3 billion more than Trump asked
for. The bill would keep spending on science programs level with this year and includes
funding for Yucca Mountain, among other provisions.
On the chopping block: House appropriators are endorsing Trump's call to eliminate the
popular Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, and their bill would bar DOE from
issuing future loan guarantees, Nick Juliano reports. DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy would see its funding cut nearly in half, while offices for fossil and nuclear
energy see much smaller cuts.
Welcome to Afternoon Energy. I'm your host Kelsey Tamborrino. Send your thoughts, news
and tips to ktamborrino@politico.com, mdaily@politico.com and njuliano@politico.com, and
keep up with us on Twitter at @kelseytam, @dailym1, @nickjuliano, @Morning_Energy and
@POLITICOPro.
EPA ANNOUNCES WOTUS REPEAL: EPA today released its proposed rule to undo the
Obama administration's landmark water regulation cementing federal protections for smaller
streams and wetlands. The proposal would repeal the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule and
reinstate an older process EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers used to determine where the
Clean Water Act applies, Annie Snider reports. A copy of the Trump administration proposal
is here.
PERRY: DOE STUDY WILL HAVE EYE TOWARD COAL: Energy Secretary Rick
Perry said the grid reliability study his department is undergoing will highlight ways to reverse
policies, he claimed, were motivated by a desire to harm the coal industry. While speaking at
the Energy Information Administration annual conference, Perry didn't specifically mentioned
the Obama administration, but made clear that he would pursue a different course.
"Over the last few years, grid experts have expressed concern about the erosion of critical
baseload resources, specifically how it is dispatched and compensated," he said. "These are
politically driven policies driven by a hostility to coal." Trump, Perry and other Cabinet
secretaries have questioned climate science and vowed to reinvigorate the coal industry, Eric
Wolff points out.
CALLING ON GRID RENEWABLES: FERC Commissioner Colette Honorable hit back
today, saying renewable generation hasn't harmed the reliability of the grid and instead said
she'd like to see more growth. "Do I have to recognize and be attendant to supporting different

 way renewables work? I say yes, but I have seen no problems with reliability," Honorable said
during a Q&A at the EIA conference. "Bring on more renewables."
Coal and nuclear plants' problems are "less about regulation, more about economics,"
Honorable noted in her remarks, which followed Perry's. More here.
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PRUITT BUDGET HEARING HAS FEW FIREWORKS: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
avoided the same level of Republican scolding over EPA's proposal to slash its budget during
a Senate hearing this morning that he received two weeks ago from House appropriators. It
may have helped that only two Republicans showed up to question him — spending
subcommittee Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski and Montana's Steve Daines . Both praised Pruitt
for rolling back regulations they disliked, but both also offered stern words about the budget's
cuts to their favored programs.
"I don't believe that we can achieve the level of budget cuts proposed," Murkowski told
Pruitt, pointing in particular to cuts targeting Alaska Native Villages, targeted airshed grants
and a radon program. Daines questioned the 31 percent cut to Superfund clean-ups, noting his
state is home to 19 Superfund sites. Pruitt said better management could make up for a smaller
budget.
Sidestepping on science advice: Pruitt dodged questions from Chris Van Hollen about last
night's New York Times article that said his chief of staff, Ryan Jackson, tried to alter recent
testimony given by scientist Deborah Swackhamer about the Board of Scientific Counselors.
"I've not read the article," Pruitt said, with Jackson sitting directly behind him. He offered to
turn over any related communications to senators, and said BOSC members were free to
reapply for spots on the panel.
Regionally speaking: Pruitt promised that he would work to bring permanent administrators
to the agency's 10 regions, jobs that do not require Senate confirmation but are critical to
overseeing field work and liaising with states. "I believe we're making progress and I'm
hopeful we'll have regional administrators in place soon," Pruitt said.
Gone fishin': Pruitt also promised Murkowski that any public comment period on EPA's
proposal to withdraw its previous work on Pebble Mine won't fall exclusively during Alaska's
intensely busy fishing season. Murkowski noted that Bristol Bay fishers are working "20 to
24" hours a day from now through August, and expressed concern that a 60-day comment
period, which has yet to begin, would preclude those fishers from commenting. Pruitt
promised to "make sure all voices are heard," and said he would make the comment period "90
days or whatever" to accomplish that.
ROSNEFT HIT BY CYBERATTACK: Russian petroleum company Rosneft confirmed via
Twitter today that "a massive hacker attack has hit the servers of the company." POLITICO
Europe's Laurens Cerulus reports the ransomware attack is spreading across Europe, similar to
the outbreak of global malware WannaCry last month, and seems to be making its way
through Europe's energy and transport companies. Computers affected by the malware show

 messages asking people to pay $300 worth in bitcoins to a specific account.
Pro Cybersecurity's Eric Geller reports the new virus spreads via a flaw in Microsoft
Windows originally exposed in a leak of apparent NSA hacking tools, according to
researchers. The software, dubbed Petya, has sent law enforcement officials scrambling and
sparked fears that another global ransomware attack is underway. It appears the U.S. has been
largely unscathed to this point. DHS said it was "monitoring reports" of the ransomware
campaign and coordinating with international authorities. More here.
IF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH: E&E News reports today it has learned authorities "are
investigating a cyber intrusion affecting multiple nuclear power generation sites this year."
While there's no evidence that the nuclear industry's safety systems were compromised, any
cybersecurity breach at nuclear reactors "marks an escalation of hackers' probes into U.S.
critical infrastructure," E&E writes. "Electricity-sector officials confirmed [on Monday] that
they are working to unpack the significance of the secretive cyber event, code named 'Nuclear
17.'" Read more.
BLOOMBERG: TRUMP IS A 'PR PROBLEM': Trump's decision to withdraw from the
Paris climate agreement "sends a terrible message," but won't stop U.S. efforts to cut
emissions, former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg told POLITICO in Brussels today. "The
truth of the matter is, the president pulling us out, that is a PR problem," he said. "But since
the federal government has not had a lot to do with what we've done in the last few years —
reducing our carbon footprint — so what?"
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House energy and water spending bill released Back
By POLITICO Pro Staff   06/27/2017 12:01 PM EDT
The House Appropriations Committee has released its fiscal 2018 energy and water spending
bill.
The $37.56 billion bill funds the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and other
agencies. Overall, it cuts $209 million from this year's spending levels but comes in $3.65
billion above President Donald Trump's budget request, according to a committee release.
DOE's energy programs receive $9.6 billion, down $1.7 billion from this year but $2.3 billion
more than Trump asked for, according to the committee. The bill would keep spending on
science programs level with this year and includes funding for Yucca Mountain, among other
provisions.
The Army Corps would see $6.16 billion, a $120 million bump compared to this year and
$1.16 billion more than the budget request.
WHAT'S NEXT: The House Appropriations energy and water subcommittee is scheduled to
meet Wednesday to markup the bill.
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House energy and water spending bill released Back
By POLITICO Pro Staff   06/27/2017 12:01 PM EDT
The House Appropriations Committee has released its fiscal 2018 energy and water spending
bill.
The $37.56 billion bill funds the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and other
agencies. Overall, it cuts $209 million from this year's spending levels but comes in $3.65
billion above President Donald Trump's budget request, according to a committee release.

 DOE's energy programs receive $9.6 billion, down $1.7 billion from this year but $2.3 billion
more than Trump asked for, according to the committee. The bill would keep spending on
science programs level with this year and includes funding for Yucca Mountain, among other
provisions.
The Army Corps would see $6.16 billion, a $120 million bump compared to this year and
$1.16 billion more than the budget request.
WHAT'S NEXT: The House Appropriations energy and water subcommittee is scheduled to
meet Wednesday to markup the bill.
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House bill would eliminate ARPA-E, bar future DOE loan guarantees Back
By Nick Juliano   06/27/2017 01:26 PM EDT
House appropriators are calling to eliminate a popular late-stage research program and bar the
Energy Department from issuing new loan guarantees while proposing to cut spending on
energy efficiency and renewables nearly in half.
The cuts reflect House Republicans' preference for DOE's nuclear and fossil energy programs,
which would receive much smaller reductions. The House plan would not cut most programs
as steeply as President Donald Trump called for in his budget — but lawmakers made
exceptions for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy and the loan-guarantee
program.
The energy and water spending bill House appropriators released today does not include any
funding for ARPA-E, which the Trump administration also proposed zeroing-out in its budget
request.
For the loan-guarantee program, the spending bill would rescind nearly $161 million in money
available to underwrite loan guarantees as well as DOE's authority to issue any new loans after
Oct. 1. The bill would provide $2 million for administrative costs to be drawn from fees DOE
has collected, a 95 percent reduction from the equivalent sum this year.
DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy office would receive about $1.1 billion in
the House bill. That's down from nearly $2.1 billion the office received this year.
But the fossil and nuclear energy offices would not see anything close to that magnitude of
cuts. The fossil office would receive about $635 million, down $33 million from this year,
while nuclear would see $969 million, a $48 million reduction.
WHAT'S NEXT: The House Appropriations energy and water subcommittee will mark up its
bill on Wednesday. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are likely to resist the call to cut
ARPA-E as the appropriations bill moves through Congress in the coming months.

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EPA announces proposed WOTUS repeal Back
By Annie Snider   06/27/2017 02:37 PM EDT
EPA is moving forward with its proposed rule to undo the Obama administration's landmark
water regulation cementing federal protections for smaller streams and wetlands.
The proposed rule would repeal the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule, also called the Clean Water
Rule, and reinstate the process that EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers used for nearly a
decade to determine which waterways receive Clean Water Act protection in the wake of two
muddled Supreme Court decisions. EPA announced today it had completed the proposal, but a
copy was not immediately available.
Last year, a court blocked implementation of the Obama rule, so today's proposal would not
trigger any immediate changes. Instead, the proposal is meant as a backstop by the Trump
administration in case the original legal stay of WOTUS put in place by the 6th Circuit Court
of Appeals is lifted, which could occur when the Supreme Court decides whether the 6th
Circuit has jurisdiction over the matter.
The proposed rule is the first in a two-step process planned by Administrator Scott Pruitt's
EPA. The agency is already working on writing a new version of the rule that would include a
narrower interpretation of which creeks, bogs and marshes are protected under federal law.
Suggestions from states and groups representing local environmental officials were due to
EPA earlier this week.
The proposed water rule is the first formal step toward repealing one of the many Obama-era
environmental regulations that President Donald Trump has targeted, including climate
regulations. If finalized, it is likely to be challenged in court by environmental groups and
supportive states.
WHAT'S NEXT: EPA will open a public-comment period that will lay some of the legal
battlefield for opponents who are likely to challenge the rule in court if it is finalized.
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Perry: DOE grid study to ferret out policies hostile to coal Back
By Eric Wolff   06/27/2017 11:47 AM EDT
Energy Secretary Rick Perry said the grid reliability study his agency is conducting will look
for ways to reverse policies he claimed were motivated by a desire to harm the coal industry.

 Perry didn't specifically mentioned the Obama administration in his speech today to the
Energy Information Administration annual conference, but he made it clear that he would
pursue a different course.
"Over the last few years, grid experts have expressed concern about the erosion of critical
baseload resources, specifically how it is dispatched and compensated," he said. "These are
politically driven policies driven by a hostility to coal."
The Obama administration looked for ways to promote low-carbon energy sources in the name
of fighting climate change. President Donald Trump, Perry and other Cabinet secretaries have
questioned climate science and vowed to reinvigorate the coal industry.
"No reasonable person can deny the thumb — no the hand — that's been put on the scale in
favor of certain political outcomes," Perry said.
Perry did not mention economic factors such as competition from cheap natural gas among the
problems facing coal and nuclear generators. DOE's reliability study will focus on the
"regulatory burden placed on baseload generation," he said.
At the same time, he stressed that DOE would "ensure that renewable energy finds its way into
the grid," but that reliability would not be "tossed aside in the name of some political favorite."
Two climate protesters interrupted Perry's EIA speech, both demanding that Perry
acknowledge that he was "a climate denier."
WHAT'S NEXT: Perry's grid study is expected in July.
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Honorable calls for more grid renewables Back
By Eric Wolff   06/27/2017 11:12 AM EDT
FERC Commissioner Colette Honorable said renewable generation has "absolutely not"
harmed grid reliability, and she'd like to see more.
"Do I have to recognize and be attendant to supporting different way renewables work? I say
yes, but I have seen no problems with reliability," she said during a Q&A following a speech
at the Energy Information Administration's annual conference. "Bring on more renewables."
Honorable spoke immediately after a speech by Energy Secretary Rick Perry in which he
praised renewables but also expressed concern that the shrinking number coal and nuclear
generators, which serve as baseload power, threatened grid reliability.
The woes facing coal and nuclear plants are "less about regulation, more about economics,"
Honorable said.
FERC has been without a voting quorum for months, and Honorable's last day will be on

 Friday, leaving acting Chairman Cheryl LaFleur as the only remaining commissioner. New
commissioners, when they are confirmed, will have to get up speed in a hurry to tackle the
backlog.
"I had the luxury of voting present for my first 30 days while I got my feet on the ground, but I
don't know if our colleagues will have that time," she said. "You need decisions from us
yesterday."
WHAT'S NEXT: Two Republican nominees to FERC await Senate confirmation.
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Cyberattack under way on Europe's energy and transport companies Back
By Laurens Cerulus   06/27/2017 10:26 AM EDT
A ransomware attack is spreading across Europe in what looks like an outbreak of malware
like the global WannaCry attack last month.
Russian petroleum company Rosneft confirmed its systems were under attack, saying in a
tweet that "a massive hacker attack has hit the servers of the company." The transport
company A.P. Moller-Maersk confirmed in a tweet it also suffered an attack and its systems
were down. Meanwhile, Kiev's main airport has been affected by the malware, the BBC
reported.
Security researchers have raised similar warnings for energy systems in Ukraine, including
Ukrenergo and Kyivenergo. Other incidents are being reported.
"It looks like what happened with WannaCry," said Rickey Gevers, security researcher at
RedSocks Security, a Dutch cybersecurity firm.
Computers affected by the malware show messages asking people to pay $300 worth in
bitcoins to a specific account.
Ukrenergo, one of the affected companies, was the target of a severe cyberattack that downed
the energy systems in large parts of Ukraine last Christmas.
This article first appeared on POLITICO.EU on June 27, 2017.
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NSA-linked tools help power second global ransomware outbreak Back
By Eric Geller   06/27/2017 10:27 AM EDT

 Security researchers are racing to analyze and contain a new form of ransomware that has
begun seizing computer networks around the world, just weeks after a similar cyberattack
crippled an unprecedented number of businesses and hospitals.
Like the massive malware outbreak in mid-May, the new virus also spreads via a flaw in
Microsoft Windows originally exposed in a leak of apparent NSA hacking tools, according to
researchers.
The malicious software has battered organizations in Russia, Ukraine, Spain, France and
Poland, according to cybersecurity researchers, sending law enforcement officials scrambling
and sparking fears that another global ransomware attack is underway. It appears the U.S. has
been largely unscathed to this point.
Major energy, shipping, banking, pharmaceutical and law firms, as well as government
agencies, have confirmed they are fighting off cyberattacks, although it's unknown if all these
online ambushes are linked to the ransomware outbreak. In Europe, law enforcement agency
Europol is "urgently responding" to infections of European businesses, the agency's executive
director said on Twitter. In the U.S., DHS said it was "monitoring reports" of the ransomware
campaign and coordinating with international authorities.
Researchers have been warning for weeks that the recent WannaCry ransomware virus —
which locked up hundreds of thousands of computer networks in what experts called a gamechanging cyberattack — was only the beginning of these fast-spreading digital sieges.
Digital security specialists say hackers have since been working to tweak the WannaCry
malware, potentially allowing it to skirt the digital defenses that helped stall the global assault.
WannaCry was powered by a variant of apparent NSA cyber weapons that were dumped
online, raising questions about whether the secretive hacking agency should be sitting on such
powerful tools.
The virus is spreading using the same Microsoft Windows flaw as WannaCry, according to
digital security firms Symantec and Bitdefender Labs.
Security firm Kaspersky Lab estimated it had seen 2,000 victims — and counting — as of
midday. Such an estimate is significantly lower than the massive numbers tied to WannaCry,
but some researchers noted technical details of the new malware that might make it harder to
kill.
Some researchers identified the infection as a novel variation of the so-called Petya malware.
But researchers at Kaspersky believe it is a totally new strain they are dubbing NotPetya.
Like WannaCry, this new virus demands that victims pay a ransom using the digital currency
Bitcoin before their files can be unlocked. As of midafternoon, 27 victims had paid a ransom,
with the number steadily climbing.
Unlike WannaCry, however, the rapidly spreading malware does not merely encrypt files as
part of its ransom scheme. Rather, it changes critical system files so that the computer
becomes unresponsive, according to John Miller, a senior manager for analysis at the security
firm FireEye, which reviewed the malware.
Additionally, researchers said the malware is capable of hopping around using multiple

 Microsoft flaws, not just the one exposed in the online dump of the purported NSA cyber
weapons.
A sample of the malware initially went undetected by nearly all antivirus software.
The digital weapon cloaks itself as a file that Microsoft has already approved as safe, helping
it avoid detection, Costin Raiu, director of global research efforts at Kaspersky, said on
Twitter.
The malware was written on June 18, according to a sample that Kaspersky has analyzed.
Researchers have not yet linked it to any specific hacking group or nation-state, unlike
WannaCry, which digital specialists and reportedly intelligence officials in the U.S. and U.K.
traced to North Korean-backed hackers.
Most of the infections on Tuesday were in Ukraine, with Russia the next hardest hit, according
to Kaspersky's analysis. Russia was also a major victim during the WannaCry outbreak. Raiu
told POLITICO that Belarus, Brazil, Estonia, Netherlands, Turkey and the United States were
also affected, but that those countries accounted for less than 1 percent of all victims.
Researchers suspect that Ukraine became the nexus of the outburst after companies using a
popular tax program unknowingly downloaded an update that contained the ransomware.
From there, the virus could have spread beyond those companies using various flaws in
Windows.
The ransomware eruption may be responsible for several major cyber incidents that began
Tuesday.
The global shipping and logistics firm Maersk — which is based in Denmark — confirmed
that it was dealing with a intrusion affecting "multiple sites and business units." And the
Russian oil company Rosneft said it was responding to "a massive hacker attack."
Ukraine's central bank and its capital city's main airport also said they were dealing with
cyberattacks. The virus appeared to be hitting the country's government computers as well.
The cyberattack also forced the Ukraine-based Chernobyl nuclear power plant to revert to
manual radiation monitoring, according to a Ukrainian journalist citing the country's state
news service.
Elsewhere, the German pharmaceutical giant Merck said its network was "compromised" in
the outbreak and that it was still investigating the incident.
But the U.S. has been largely spared so far.
The American Gas Association said in a statement that no U.S. natural gas utilities have
reported infections.
However, in Pennsylvania, the Heritage Valley Health System — which operates two
hospitals and 60 physician offices — said it was grappling with a cyberattack. "The incident is
widespread and is affecting the entire health system," said spokeswoman Suzanne Sakson.
Multinational law firm DLA Piper was also experiencing computer and phone outages in
multiple offices, including in Washington, D.C. The company did not respond to a request for

 comment.
But a photo shared with POLITICO showed a sign outside the firm's Washington office that
read, "All network services are down, do not turn on your computers! Please remove all
laptops from docking stations and keep turned off. No exceptions."
DLA Piper's secure document storage system for clients also went down, though the firm may
have done that as a precaution. "A bit stressed at moment as I am unsure if our docs there are
safe," one client told POLITICO.
Tim Starks contributed to this report.
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Trump blasts CNN as 'fake news' after it retracts story Back
By Louis Nelson   06/27/2017 07:14 AM EDT
CNN's decision to retract a story published last week tying a member of President Donald
Trump's transition team to ongoing Russia investigations offered the president an opportunity
Tuesday morning to attack perhaps his favorite media target, which he labeled "fake news"
and questioned for publishing "phony stories."
The story in question, published late last week, reported that the Senate Intelligence
Committee was investigating the head of a Russian investment fund who met before the
inauguration with Anthony Scaramucci, a financier and high-profile member of Trump's
transition team. CNN also reported that the Senate committee was looking into whether or not
Scaramucci had suggested that sanctions against Russia might soon be lifted.
In addition to the story's retraction, three CNN employees, including a Pulitzer Prize-winner,
resigned from the company.
"Wow, CNN had to retract big story on "Russia," with 3 employees forced to resign. What
about all the other phony stories they do? FAKE NEWS!" Trump wrote on Twitter Tuesday
morning. "Fake News CNN is looking at big management changes now that they got caught
falsely pushing their phony Russian stories. Ratings way down!" he added in a subsequent
post.
Beyond bashing CNN, the president quickly pivoted to two other media foes, writing online
that "They caught Fake News CNN cold, but what about NBC, CBS & ABC? What about the
failing @nytimes & @washingtonpost? They are all Fake News!"
While Trump took the retraction as an opportunity to attack CNN, Scaramucci himself, who
does not hold a role inside the White House but still makes occasional television appearances
in support of the president, was more conciliatory.
"CNN did the right thing. Classy move. Apology accepted. Everyone makes mistakes. Moving
on," Scaramucci wrote on Twitter Saturday.

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The 'international man of mystery' linked to Flynn's lobbying deal Back
By Isaac Arnsdorf   06/27/2017 05:09 AM EDT
More than two years ago, two men started visiting Washington to push Turkey's agenda in the
capital. They dined with dignitaries and enlisted prominent lobbying firms from both sides of
the aisle.
It was an unremarkable Washington story, except for one thing: The last lobbyist one of the
men hired was Gen. Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's campaign adviser at the time,
who was later fired as national security adviser for lying about his conversations with Russia's
ambassador.
Flynn's client, a Turkish businessman named Ekim Alptekin, has gained attention as federal
investigators examine Flynn's apparent failures to disclose foreign contacts. But so far, the
other man in the pro-Turkey efforts has largely avoided public notice, making him an
intriguing figure in the mystery surrounding foreign influence in Washington.
The man, Dmitri "David" Zaikin, is not registered as a foreign lobbyist and has no apparent
connection to Turkey.
What he does have, a ProPublica-POLITICO examination found, is a long track record of
partnering with powerful Russian businesspeople and government officials, mostly involving
energy and mining deals. More recently, Zaikin has done political work in Eastern Europe,
advising parties in Albania and Macedonia that have drifted toward the Kremlin.
Zaikin also has business connections to Trump. Working at a real estate agency in Toronto in
the 2000s, Zaikin brokered sales in one of the city's new high-rises: the Trump International
Hotel and Tower. Perhaps coincidentally, Zaikin was also close with a Russian woman who
was the exclusive agent for one of Trump's Florida developments and who was branded
"Trump's Russian hand'' by a glossy Russian magazine.
Zaikin has not been accused of any wrongdoing. Alptekin and Zaikin have denied knowing
each other and say Zaikin had nothing to do with Flynn's lobbying deal.
As previously reported in POLITICO, three people with direct knowledge said Alptekin and
Zaikin collaborated on Turkish lobbying, jointly steering the work.
Zaikin referred questions to his lawyer, who declined to comment. Flynn's lawyer didn't
answer requests for comment. The White House referred questions to Trump's outside lawyer,
whose spokesman also did not respond to a request for comment.
Zaikin says he was born in 1967 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. In an earlier email to Politico, he wrote
that his family long faced anti-Semitic persecution in their homeland and that they fled the
collapsing USSR for Canada in 1990.

 "Mr. Zaikin reserves nothing but contempt for the Soviet government, and whatever vestiges
of it may still exist," his lawyer, Tara Plochocki of the firm Lewis Baach Kaufmann
Middlemiss, wrote to POLITICO.
But Zaikin gave a different account to Geoffrey P. Cowley, a British engineer who was his
business partner from 2010 until they split in 2016. Cowley said he never heard Zaikin claim
his family was persecuted, nor had he heard Zaikin criticize the former Soviet Union.
"That might be the official line," Cowley said.
Instead, according to Cowley, Zaikin had said his father was in the Soviet military or
diplomatic corps.
"When he was with me, whoever I wanted to see, David would pick up the telephone and I got
to see him," Cowley said, naming officials in Albania, Serbia and Guinea as examples. "That
doesn't happen with some Jewish refugee out of Ukraine who doesn't know anybody."
Settling in Toronto, Zaikin was active in the community of Jews from the former Soviet
Union. He soon became a real estate agent, eventually with an upscale brokerage. He
marketed properties to Russian buyers. He married a woman from St. Petersburg and had three
children.
In 2002, Zaikin started a side gig. He became chairman of Siberian Energy Group, which was
incorporated in Nevada and was listed over-the-counter on NASDAQ. The company's
archived website notes Zaikin's "extensive ties to Russia's business community, as well as to
federal and regional government authorities."
Zaikin worked to help the governor of the western Siberian province of Kurgan attract
Western investors for energy exploration and infrastructure, according to Tim Peara, whom
Zaikin hired to help raise money in the United Kingdom.
"He did the government of Kurgan a lot of favors in terms of helping to raise money for
them," Peara said. The governor reported directly to President Vladimir Putin, according to a
company press release.
The region's prospects didn't pan out: Zaikin's company never pumped a single barrel of oil or
cubic foot of gas, according to disclosures filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
The SEC repeatedly queried the company about its financial dealings, specifically about its
payments to Russian executives and consultants in shares and options whose values were
opaque or shifting.
"We note that although you describe various transactions utilizing common stock of the
company, it is not clear from your disclosures how the value of such stock for each transaction
was determined," SEC officials wrote in one letter.
In 2006, Siberian Energy Group used shares worth $2.7 million to buy a Russian company,
Kondaneftegaz. Less than two years later, Zaikin's company sold significant stakes in
Kondaneftegaz to two Russian investors for just $10 each. Kondaneftegaz had actually been
awarded two additional drilling licenses before those sales, according to SEC reports.

 Zaikin previously told POLITICO that he was "not involved" in that transaction, though his
signature appears on the purchase and sale agreements filed with the SEC.
Zaikin obtained Siberian Energy Group's licenses at auctions that weren't publicized and were
attended only by people who had government connections, according to a contractor for the
company. Zaikin's lawyer refused to comment on this.
"David was on the inside track," said Jordan Silverstein, who worked for a firm doing investor
relations for Siberian Energy Group. "He seemed like an international man of mystery."
Zaikin's business career continued to involve both Russian oil work and Toronto real estate
dealings. In 2005, Zaikin told the Globe and Mail newspaper about a new development he was
promoting: the Trump International Hotel and Tower. The newspaper reported that Zaikin
called his "top five international clients" and four agreed to buy.
"When this project was announced I instantly became a strong believer that it would be a
significant winner," Zaikin told the newspaper. "I have stayed at Trump Hotels and seen how
other similar projects went in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas."
Not long after, Zaikin and several colleagues from Siberian Energy Group became directors or
shareholders of a mining company called RAM Resources, later First Iron Group, according to
corporate filings. First Iron's board included the deputy chairman of Russian state bank VEB,
who had also been Putin's deputy chief of staff. The company was registered in the British isle
of Jersey, a haven for offshore companies.
Other investors in the company were themselves offshore firms, based in the Cayman Islands,
Cyprus, the British Virgin Islands and elsewhere.
According to Zaikin's partner Cowley, who served on the company's board, the venture was
ultimately controlled by Alisher Usmanov, an Uzbek-born Russian iron oligarch. Usmanov's
representatives did not respond to a request for comment.
Cowley, an experienced mining executive who had worked for other Russian oligarchs, said
he was impressed by Zaikin's global political connections.
A consulting firm that Zaikin and Cowley started advertised Zaikin as having "a network of
contacts with senior executives and top government officials and Presidents in Senegal,
Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea, Ethiopia, Albania, Sierra Leone, Mali, Liberia, Moldova, Ukraine,
Kazakhstan, [and] Romania."
By 2011, Zaikin had moved to London. He set up several companies registered at his home
address. One of them, EM Infrastructure Ltd., lists two names on a U.K. incorporation
document: Neither is Zaikin's. One belongs to his wife, a jewelry designer, and the other name
is a Viktor Grabarouk, whose address is listed as Zaikin's home and whose birth date is listed
as one day after Zaikin's own.
A search of corporate records and the comprehensive British phone book showed no
references to a Viktor Grabarouk.
A few years later, Zaikin's career took yet another turn. After working in residential real estate
and the Russian energy sector, Zaikin became an adviser to the ruling parties in Turkey,

 Albania and Macedonia. He also began working with those parties to set up lobbying in the
United States.
Zaikin told Cowley he wanted to be "working with the staffs of senators and high-profile
people in the States," Cowley recalled. The two stopped working together as Zaikin focused
more on politics.
Starting around 2015, Zaikin helped run pro-Turkish nonprofit groups to lobby U.S.
lawmakers, according to an American consultant who worked with him, John Moreira.
Alptekin, the Turkish businessman who later hired Flynn, told Politico he worked with the
main group Zaikin helped set up.
In August 2016, Alptekin signed a contract with Flynn for $600,000 to urge the U.S. to turn
over Fethullah Gülen, a cleric now in Pennsylvania whom Turkish President Recep Tayyip
Erdogan accuses of trying to topple him.
The contract refers to Alptekin as "Capt. Ekim Alptekin." Alptekin said he's not a captain and
he doesn't know why the contract calls him one.
Flynn was paid by a Dutch consulting firm that Alptekin owned called Inovo, according to
Flynn's Justice Department disclosures. But records show Inovo had no significant business
activity in the three years before the Flynn deal. In fact, the company was in debt for more
than 125,000 euros in the months before paying Flynn. Alptekin acknowledged in an interview
that Inovo lacked sufficient funds and said he used his own money to pay Flynn.
Flynn's firm ultimately repaid $80,000 to Inovo. Alptekin has said it was a refund. Flynn's
filing with the Justice Department called the payment a "consultancy fee."
Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating Russian efforts to influence the election, is
interested in the source of Flynn's lobbying income, according to a person familiar with the
probe. Mueller's spokesman declined to comment.
While working on Turkey, Zaikin also facilitated lobbying and political consulting deals for
the Macedonian political party VMRO-DPMNE, according to four people with direct
knowledge of the activities. He did the same for Albania's Socialist Movement for Integration,
known as LSI, according to four people familiar with the arrangements. Zaikin introduced
leaders of both parties to American lobbyists and campaign advisers, the people said.
VMRO, like Turkey, historically aligns with the West but has recently cozied up to the
Kremlin. VMRO for months refused to leave power despite failing to win enough seats in a
December election to form a parliamentary majority. The standoff put the party at odds with
the U.S. State Department, whereas it has received forceful backing from the Russian Foreign
Ministry.
Albania's LSI and its leader, Ilir Meta, are avowedly pro-Western but have sometimes clashed
with the State Department over the U.S.' push to reform the country's criminal justice system.
Around the same time Zaikin started getting more involved in Eastern European and American
politics, he and his wife repeatedly met with a friend named Elena Baronoff, who worked with
the Trump Organization to sell condos in Florida.
On social media, Zaikin and Baronoff discussed plans to meet and posted photos of

 themselves dining out in London. In October 2013, Zaikin posted back-to-back photos of
himself and Baronoff with the chef of a French restaurant in the posh Mayfair neighborhood.
Two weeks later, he tweeted a photo of his wife and Baronoff hugging with the comment, "It
was warm like in Miami."
On another apparent visit, in July 2014, Baronoff posted to Instagram a photo of herself and
Zaikin's wife, Yana, on a London sidewalk and then a photo of the lobby of a five-star hotel
captioned, "with love to Yana and David Zaikin."
Baronoff was born in Russia, earned degrees in journalism and mass communication, and
served as an official "cultural attaché in public diplomacy" for the Russian government at an
unspecified time, she said in interviews and bios. In 1989, she moved to Iowa, then Florida.
Starting with little means, Baronoff became a travel agent and later a real estate agent. She
wrote on LinkedIn that her diplomatic training was key to her success in "marketing and
building the brand of high-end luxury condominiums under the Trump brand."
By 2004, Baronoff was Trump's on-site director of customer relations for the Trump Grande
near Miami. She was photographed with Trump and his daughter Ivanka and celebrated on the
cover story of The Women's City magazine as "Donald Trump's Russian hand."
As the exclusive agent for the Trump Grande development, Baronoff sold 44 units to Russian
buyers, according to an analysis by Reuters. An undated photo surfaced on Twitter showing
Baronoff in Moscow with Trump's children Ivanka, Eric and Don Jr.
Last month, Trump released a letter from his lawyers saying any of his firm's transactions with
Russians were "immaterial," though Donald Trump Jr. said in 2008 that the company was
seeing "a lot of money pouring in from Russia."
Baronoff fell ill while traveling to Turkey in 2014 and was diagnosed with leukemia. She died
in 2015. Following her burial, her family received visitors at the Trump International Beach
Resort.
Her son, George Baronov, said his mother worked for Trump after first doing business with
Trump's partner in Florida. "She was the in-house broker," Baronov said. "She did a lot of
marketing and advertising and traveling around the world." The Moscow trip with Trump's
children was in 2003 or 2004, he said.
Two years before she died, Baronoff worked on a $28 million Manhattan real estate deal with
Turkish President Erdogan's son and son-in-law, according to hacked emails published by
WikiLeaks. The emails also showed the son and son-in-law receiving updates about Zaikin's
lobbying efforts. In September 2016, as Flynn later disclosed, Alptekin arranged a meeting
between the same son-in-law and Flynn himself.
Isaac Arnsdorf, formerly of POLITICO, is a writer for ProPublica.
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By Burgess Everett, Josh Dawsey and Jennifer Haberkorn   06/27/2017 10:11 AM EDT
Mitch McConnell is delivering an urgent warning to staffers, Republican senators and even the
president himself: If Obamacare repeal fails this week, the GOP will lose all leverage and be
forced to work with Chuck Schumer.
President Donald Trump continued to float the possibility on Monday that Congress and the
White House would simply let Obamacare's individual markets collapse if the GOP's repeal
effort goes down later this week. But McConnell called up Trump recently, according to
people with knowledge of the call, to deliver a reality check.
Voters expect Republicans to deliver on their long-held promise to repeal the law, McConnell
said, according to those people. And failing to repeal the law would mean the GOP would lose
its opportunity to do a partisan rewrite of the law that could scale back Medicaid spending, cut
Obamacare's taxes and repeal a host of industry mandates.
Instead, Republicans would be forced to enter into bipartisan negotiations with Democrats to
save failing insurance markets.
McConnell delivered a similar warning Monday to Republican senators at his leadership
meeting and to top GOP staffers, warning that Democrats will want to retain as much of
Obamacare as possible in a bipartisan negotiation, according to Republican aides.
"If we fail, we're going to be negotiating with [Democratic Leader] Chuck Schumer," said one
Republican staffer.
McConnell's motivational words are aimed at reviving support for his bill to repeal the health
care law through the party-line reconciliation method this week. GOP leaders are hunting for
votes to even start debate on the bill, with at least four Republicans currently opposed to the
legislation as written and many more undecided.
Republicans will have a party lunch on Tuesday that will offer a window into the repeal bill's
prospects and potential deal-making to be done.
McConnell still has about $188 billion in funds that he could use to shore up the bill's support
by offering Republicans money to fight opioid abuse, as well as several more proposals he
could include to attract conservative support, particularly the expansion of health savings
accounts to woo the party's right flank.
The Senate is likely to vote on kicking off floor debate on the bill on Wednesday, though it
could occur on Tuesday. Vice President Mike Pence will dine with wavering Republican
senators on Tuesday night, which could boost the bill's prospects for a Wednesday vote.
McConnell has told senators for weeks that he fears a failed repeal effort would be followed
by a large bailout of the insurance industry that would be supported by moderate Republicans
and Democrats, per people familiar with his thinking. And McConnell would be content to not
touch Obamacare repeal again if this bill failed.
Trump has repeatedly weighed taking away cost-sharing subsidies and has privately told
activists and administration officials that Democrats would own the failure of Obamacare and

 that it could be a political boon for Republicans.
But some of his senior officials believe the White House would take at least some of the blame
if markets imploded.
If the bill fails, Schumer (D-N.Y.) and his members would be empowered to negotiate with
centrist Republicans to save the flailing markets. A trio of Democratic senators met with some
Republicans this spring to discuss a bipartisan proposal to shore up the nation's health care
system, but there are many elements of the GOP's bill that those Democrats will not support.
"The price of admission for me sitting down with you is I'm not willing to [per capita] block
grant Medicaid and eliminate Medicaid expansion," said Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.),
recalling her message to those Republicans.
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Morning Energy: On TSCA the world — WOTUS repeal imminent — Zinke goes paperless
Friday, June 23, 2017 5:43:05 AM

By Eric Wolff   06/23/2017 05:41 AM EDT
With help from Darius Dixon, Alex Guillén, Annie Snider, and Kathryn Wolfe
ON TSCA THE WORLD: The suite of rules released by EPA to implement last year's
bipartisan reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act include significant, industry-friendly
changes compared to the proposal released by the Obama administration in January - changes
that were overseen by a former industry advocate now at EPA. A shift to allow EPA to look
only at certain uses of potentially hazardous chemicals has drawn particular ire, not just from
environmentalists and congressional Democrats, but also from EPA experts, according to a
May EPA staff memo that POLITICO cited earlier this week. More from Annie Snider and
Alex Guillén here.
The American Chemistry Council, the industry's influential lobbying group and former
employer of Nancy Beck, currently the top political appointee at the EPA office working on
TSCA, said it still needs to digest the details, but it expects EPA to "establish the framework
for a modern chemical management system capable of meeting 21st century demands."
Soon after the implementation rules came out Thursday, environmentalists and Democrats
started having a bad reaction. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), the ranking member on the Energy
and Commerce Committee, said they undermine the "bipartisan intent" of the TSCA law. "In
an apparent handout to industry, EPA is committing to labeling as many chemicals safe as
possible in order to avoid review," he said. Richard Denison, the Environmental Defense
Fund's lead senior scientist, said the changes "heighten our concern" that the Trump
administration won't protect public health. And Scott Faber of the Environmental Working
Group said that "Trump's lackeys will ensure that cancer-causing chemicals... continue to
sicken and kill our friends and families," adding: "See you in court, Donald."
Hot docs: Click for the prioritization rule, evaluation rule, inventory "reset" rule and guidance
for submitting draft risk assessments.
SCOPE OUT THE SCENE: EPA also released scoping documents for the first 10 chemicals
chosen for review, laying out what uses the agency will review and how. The A-list celebrity
among the ten is asbestos, which EPA infamously was unable to ban under the old TSCA law.
Other chemicals on the list include TCE, a degreaser that EPA is already considering banning
from several uses, along with PERC, a dry cleaning chemical, and a purple dye used in paints
and coatings.
Industry groups were cautiously optimistic about the scoping documents last night. ACC said
it needs to review the proposals to ensure they rely on the "best available, verified
information" and focus on uses that pose the greatest risks. The American Cleaning Institute,
meanwhile said that EPA's proposed scope for a chemical used in waxes and varnishes is "an
important development that hopefully demonstrates a pragmatic approach." It will take several
more years for EPA to actually study those chemicals and potentially restrict or ban them.

 WOTUS REPEAL COMING: EPA's first formal repeal of a major Obama-era
environmental regulation could come as soon as today. The proposed rule to formally take the
2015 Clean Water Rule off the books and put the previous rule and guidance back on the
books has been undergoing White House review since the beginning of May.
While the rule itself is expected to be fairly straight-forward, it's virtually certain to set off a
court fight with environmentalists, blue states and other supporters of the Obama rule, and
could preview other similar fights over Trump administration rollbacks of environmental
rules.
FRIDAY FRIDAY KICK IT DOWN IT'S FRIDAY! I'm your fill-in host Eric Wolff,
covering for Anthony as he celebrates his nuptials. ME sure does host some life events, no?
Longtime readers will recall my twins were born almost two years ago, shortly after I took
over the newsletter controls. Now as then, send your tips, quips and comments to me,
ewolff@politico.com for your Monday news, or send 'em to blefebvre@politico.com for
Tuesday and Wednesday. Your man Anthony will be back Wednesday, along with trivia
answers, so don't lose his address: aadragna@politico.com, or follow us on Twitter
@ericwolff, @aadragna, @bjlefebvre, @Morning_Energy, and @POLITICOPro.
WHERE ARE OUR NOMINEES? Kristine Svinicki, the chairwoman of the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission Chairwoman, is on the move: The Senate is slated to vote on her
confirmation at 5:30 p.m. Monday, and she may be one of the few energy nominees getting
any love. Svinicki's something of a special case: She's got well-placed friends on Capitol Hill,
a scary June 30 hard-stop on her term, and, as one Senate aide told ME, "just retains the status
quo."
Yet after months of dramatic demands from energy industry associations to restore FERC's
leadership quorum, it's become clear that the agency's partial paralysis will stretch well into its
fifth month, given the upcoming July 4 recess. Democrats have insisted that their price for not
gumming up the gears of the Senate is that Republican nominees to regulatory agencies get
packaged with Democratic picks (See: Sen. Tom Carper 's efforts to pair up GOP NRC picks
David Wright and Annie Caputo, with a renomination of NRC Commissioner Jeff Baran).
FERC nominees Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson, whose nominations have already been
voted out of committee, don't have Democratic dance partners yet. The debate over healthcare
is also likely to consume next week.
Remember DOE? Rick Perry was in the spotlight this week, but Trump's pick to be the No. 2
at the Energy Department, Dan Brouillette, seems to have fallen off the map. He was approved
by the Senate energy committee more than two weeks ago, and while there is plenty of
competition for the Senate's attention these days, two sources tell ME that Nevada Sen. Dean
Heller has put a hold on Brouillette. (Heller's office hasn't responded to our questions about it,
but there's likely a direct line to the senator's concern with Trump's plans to revive the Yucca
Mountain nuclear waste project in his state).
THE DOE POLITICAL APPOINTEE AND THE 'DISTURBING' TWEETS: Trump
appointee William C. Bradford published a slew of "disturbing" Tweets before taking a job
working with tribes at the Department of Energy, the Washington Post reports. Bradford has
now deleted his account, but last year he posted slurs on Obama and Facebook founder Mark
Zuckerberg, and Megyn Kelly, and he called Japanese internment camps "necessary".
Whitford is responsible for assisting Native American and Alaskan tribes with energy projects.

 ZINKE GOES PAPERLESS?: Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said he'd be responsive to
letters from legislators of both parties, but not through written responses, Pro's Ben Lefebvre
reports. Zinke was making the rounds for budget hearings this week, and when pressed on his
department's failure to answer Democrats, he said, "If I can't answer them in written form I
will call you directly."
But Democrats want a paper trail. "The executive branch has, since the founding of our
democracy, been expected to respond to the inquiries of Congress, regardless of party or
majority or minority status," Sen. Tom Udall said. "I expect Secretary Zinke to uphold this
standard and his commitment to respond in writing to our questions — not as a 'courtesy' to
members of Congress, but because of his obligations to serve the public interest."
NUCLEAR WASTE APPLICATION DECISION SUSPENSE: The Nuclear Regulatory
Commission suspended an application by Waste Control Specialists to build a high-level
nuclear waste facility in Texas. The news comes a day after a judge prevented WCS from
merging with Energy Solutions, a company that handles low-level waste.
This application has been fairly drama-prone but, interestingly enough, a failed merger
may boost the chances of WCS following through with the application to build a nuclear waste
storage site. Energy Solutions has honed a business around managing low-level nuclear waste,
and wanted to buy a competitor. But some industry observers are skeptical that the company
would want to delve into the uncertain world of handling high-level material that was
supposed to go to Yucca Mountain.
FERCIN' 9-5, WHAT A WAY TO MAKE A LIVIN': FERC dug into cybersecurity, gaselectric coordination, and reached out for advice from international partners Thursday at its
annual reliability conference. In general, grid reliability has improved, according to a recent
report from NERC, the grid reliability company, but threats abound, especially from hacking.
Witnesses on the cybersecurity panel discussed a variety of threats to the system, including a
few quality minutes on the danger posed by the "Internet of Things," i.e. the hacking
vulnerabilities created by all the smart light bulbs, smart appliances, and possibly rooftop solar
panels now getting connected to the 'net.
It's been an Honor: FERC Commissioner Collette Honorable sure sounded like she was
sitting in her last meeting as a FERC commissioner as she gave her closing remarks Thursday.
Honorable has said she wouldn't seek a second term, and there's no quorum to hold future
meetings. "My time at FERC has been the highest honor and that's been because of the man
and women I've served with," she said at the end of the meeting.
DEPARTURE LOUNGE: DOE SAFETY OFFICIAL ANNOUNCES EXIT: The Energy
Department's director of Enterprise Assessments, Glenn Podonsky, announced in a Thursday
afternoon email to office staff that he plans to leave the federal government at the end of the
summer. Enterprise Assessments has the thankless job of conducting enforcement and
independent oversight of environmental, safety, health, cybersecurity and emergency
management programs at DOE, including those under the National Nuclear Security
Administration. Podonsky, who joined the agency in 1984, said that he expects his deputy of
the past eight years, Bill Eckroade, to take his place but didn't have a chart mapped out for
himself. "As far as any future plans for myself I have absolutely no idea what lies ahead, but I
do know that my wife is not interested in having twice the husband with only half the pay, so
some form of employment is inevitable," Podonsky wrote, though he made it clear that he
won't look for other work until after he leaves.

 PRUITT BACK TO THE HILL TUESDAY: If last week's appropriations hearing was any
indication, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt won't get his way on Tuesday when he goes before
a subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee: he'll be told he's getting more
money than he wants. Pruitt will meet with the senators at 9:30 a.m. sharp with nothing but his
protective glasses and senior adviser Holly Greaves to shield him.
ME FIRST — ADS GO LIVE AGAINST ZINKE'S SAGE GROUSE REVIEW: The
Western Values Project will go live today with a six-figure print and tv ad campaign aimed at
winning support for the existing sage grouse plan. The ads are scheduled to coincide with a
meeting next week of the Western Governors Association. Zinke is reviewing than the current
Obama-era state-local-federal collaboration.
BETSY, GRAB YOUR GUN: Interior declared on Thursday the grizzly bear population in
Yellowstone National Park has sufficiently recovered and will no longer receive federal
protection. The decision covers parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, though populations in
other areas will still be protected under the Endangered Species Act. "This achievement stands
as one of America's great conservation successes," Zinke said in a statement.
Reax: The Center for Biodiversity called the decision "tragic." But ME imagines Education
Secretary Betsy DeVos must be relieved that well-armed school staff can now, at least around
Yellowstone, let loose upon grizzlies.
OLD WATER BILL, KEEP ON ROLLIN': Rep. Tom McClintock can sit back and wait for
the Senate to do its work now that the House passed his bill Thursday, 233-180, to streamline
permitting for water storage projects and give the Bureau of Reclamation more authority to
approve dams and reservoirs. The mostly party-line vote saw eight Democrats vote yes and
five Republicans vote no. Democrats opposed the bill in committee out of concern that it could
short-circuit environmental review.
DO COAL MINING ROBOTS DREAM OF SOOT-COVERED SHEEP? The Senate
draft of a bill to reauthorize the FAA would not regulate robots used underground for mining
purposes. That makes sense — FAA regulates things that fly, not dig — but it also highlights a
growing trend toward automated mining that bodes ill for Trump's promise to re-employ coal
miners. A Mckinsey study in 2015 said that 45 percent of all mining work could be automated,
and mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton are experimenting with automated trucks and
drillers at mining sites.
QUICK HITS
— Trump's putdown of wind energy whips up a backlash in Iowa, AP
— Renewable energy no longer a niche to institutional investors, Reuters
— Clarion call for scientists: 'Use your voice ... or lose it', E&E News
— Traders test OPEC 'whatever it takes' resolve to defend oil price, Reuters
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Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL

 12:00 p.m. — "Energy Demand Disruptions: Aspirations vs Reality," National Capital Area
Chapter of the U.S. Association for Energy Economics, Chinatown Garden, 618 H St. NW
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EPA staffers, Trump official clashed over new chemical rules Back
By Annie Snider and Alex Guillén   06/22/2017 07:28 PM EDT
The Trump administration released the nation's most important chemical-safety rules in
decades Thursday — but only after making a series of business-friendly changes overseen by a
former industry advocate who holds a top post at the EPA.
Career agency employees had raised objections to the changes steered by EPA Deputy
Assistant Administrator Nancy Beck, who until April was the senior director of regulatory
science policy at the American Chemistry Council, the chemical industry's leading lobbying
group. Those include limits on how broadly the agency would review thousands of potentially
hazardous substances, EPA staffers wrote in an internal memo reviewed by POLITICO.
Such limits could cause the agency to fail to act on potential chemical uses "that present an
unreasonable risk to health or the environment," EPA's top chemicals enforcement official
argued in the May 23 memo.
The rules are meant to implement last year's landmark rewrite of the 1976 Toxic Substances
Control Act, a major bipartisan achievement in a deeply divided Congress. Both parties agreed
that the law needed an update — the original version didn't even allow EPA to ban asbestos, a
known carcinogen, and some states had begun to step in and create their own patchwork of
regulations for chemicals.
But the Trump administration's steps to implement the law, and Beck's role in particular, are
drawing alarm from environmental groups and congressional Democrats.
Melanie Benesh of the Environmental Working Group called Beck the "scariest Trump
appointee you've never heard of," and pointed to a 2009 Democratic congressional report that
accused Beck of working to delay and undermine EPA's chemical studies during her previous
tenure at the OMB.
New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone, the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce
Committee, argued in a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on Wednesday that Beck's
appointment "has the potential to undermine the scientific integrity of EPA's TSCA
implementation and the consumer confidence we sought to build with a reformed TSCA."
Pallone is seeking information about Beck's involvement with the chemicals rules and the
issues she is ethically allowed to work on.
Beck told POLITICO that she has been "very involved" with the rulemaking for the past two
months at EPA. She also defended the changes in the rules.

 "The development of a rule when you go from proposal to final, or even as you develop a rule,
it just evolves over time," she said in an interview Wednesday, before the rules came out. "So
I think that this has been a moving target, and will continue to be a moving target until it gets
through the OMB review process."
A statement from EPA's senior ethics counsel said Beck did not need to recuse herself from
working on the TSCA rules because they are "matters of general applicability." The counsel
added that Beck was cleared to consider comments her former employer had submitted.
The American Chemistry Council spent more than $9 million on lobbying last year, and its
employees and PAC donated $541,000 to federal candidates in the 2016 cycle, giving
Republicans 2½ times as much as it gave Democrats, according to the Center for Responsive
Politics.
EPA officials told POLITICO that the issues raised in the memo from the agency's Office of
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance were part of a typical intra-agency consultation
process.
Jeff Morris, director of EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics — the division
charged with writing the rules implementing TSCA — said chemical safety officials met with
the enforcement office "and talked through their comments, and based on that discussion, we
moved forward with the rule. At the end of the day, OECA concurred on our approach."
That doesn't mean the final rules necessarily incorporated OECA's suggestions, he added, but
in the end it produced a rule "that we could all support."
Thursday marked the anniversary of the 2016 revamp of the 40-year-old TSCA, which
regulates the tens of thousands of chemicals used in the United States. It took Congress two
years to hash out the compromise, ultimately winning support from chemical makers and some
environmental groups for legislation that beefed up EPA's power to regulate harmful
chemicals.
Rather than relying on EPA to prove that a substance was dangerous, the law shifted some of
the burden to industry to show a chemical's safety. But TSCA also gave EPA latitude to
determine how to go about examining thousands of chemicals — effectively setting the scope
of the review for substances ranging from corrosive chemicals used in refining to the paints
and plastics in children's toys.
EPA's plans to implement TSCA came out Thursday in the form of three final regulations
known as the "framework rules." One rule lays out how EPA will set priorities for its
assessments of chemicals, dividing them into high- and low-risk categories. Another rule
details methods for studying the health and environmental risks of each chemical. And the
third culls from EPA's list any substances not used commercially since 2006.
That last change will ultimately shrink the inventory from 85,000 chemicals to around 30,000,
once companies weigh in on which chemicals they still use, according to a recent estimate
from Jim Cooper, a senior petrochemical adviser at American Fuel and Petrochemical
Manufacturers. Future use of those chemicals will be prohibited until the agency reviews
them.
Pruitt has made TSCA a top priority under his "back to basics" strategy, which has been

 marked by the rollback of several Obama-era environmental regulations, especially major
rules on climate change. Funding for TSCA implementation would be increased under the
Trump administration's 2018 budget proposal, while other chemical safety programs and
nearly every other aspect of EPA would be cut sharply.
"The activities we are announcing today demonstrate this Administration's commitment to
providing regulatory certainty to American businesses, while protecting human health and the
environment," Pruitt said in a statement releasing the rules.
EPA's political leaders have pressed the agency's staff to meet the law's aggressive deadlines
for writing new rules and evaluating individual chemicals, but environmentalists say they are
more concerned with the substance of the implementation rules. Congressional Democrats and
green activists were already worried about the approach an anti-regulatory administration
might take to toxic substances, especially given President Donald Trump's past support for
asbestos, which he once complained got a "bad rap."
Those fears rose with the arrival of Beck, who worked as an OMB analyst for a decade before
joining the American Chemistry Council. She represented the council at a March Senate
hearing where she criticized the Obama administration's proposed TSCA implementation.
EPA career employees, in turn, have expressed concern about the changes the implementation
rules have taken since Beck arrived.
The staff memo reviewed by POLITICO was sent by the head of EPA's Waste and Chemical
Enforcement Division to Wendy Cleland-Hamnett, the acting assistant administrator for EPA's
chemical office, on the same day part of the final rules package was sent to the White House
for review. It laid out a number of concerns about changes the Trump administration made to a
section of the Obama EPA's January proposal governing which chemicals warrant the most
thorough safety evaluation.
Among those concerns was that EPA would consider only a limited set of uses for a chemical
when deciding whether it warrants further scrutiny and then determining the risks to human
health, rather than examining all the ways people could be exposed to it. For instance, while
most Americans think of asbestos as a building material, its largest use by far in the U.S. today
is in equipment used to make chlorine gas. Chemicals manufacturers have argued that that use
needn't be considered, saying humans are highly unlikely to come in contact with the asbestos
during that process, but environmentalists contend that EPA shouldn't ignore it when deciding
how risky the chemical is for human health.
In an interview, Cleland-Hamnett said EPA is aiming to set the highest priorities for the
chemical uses that present the greatest risk, and that it wasn't prohibiting a broader analysis.
"Not that those are the only uses we would evaluate, but we do want to make sure that we're
evaluating those uses," she said. "So I think we've addressed the concern that we might not
evaluate the uses that could prevent unreasonable risk."
This issue has been a chief sticking point among environmentalists, public health advocates
and the industry. Chemical manufacturers may produce a substance for a specific use, said
Richard Denison, lead senior scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, but once it's put on
the market, it can end up being used in a wide variety of ways.

 "That chemical that the company may intend to use solely in industrial settings may very well
be bought by another company that decides to put it in a consumer product that is sold at your
local hardware store," he said.
But Mike Walls, vice president of regulatory and technical affairs at the American Chemistry
Council, said the process should differentiate among various uses of each chemical to
determine specific restrictions for each.
"Risks can be managed along a spectrum of measures, running from a ban at its most extreme,
to things like labeling or warning requirements," he said. "So that risk-evaluation process is
really critical."
EPA also released a decision on the scope of its first 10 chemical reviews, which include
asbestos, several dry-cleaning chemicals and a purple dye thought to hurt fish and other
aquatic life. Industry groups are closely watching whether EPA decides to review those
chemicals for all possible exposures, or whether it will limit its review to narrow, specific
uses. Further study of those chemicals will take years.
But even as greens have raised alarms about the efficacy of the new chemicals law under the
Trump administration, both sides say industry has an interest in making sure it works. After
all, it was lack of public trust in the old system that brought everyone to the table a year ago to
fix it, said Dimitri Karakitsos, who negotiated the chemicals overhaul measure as a staffer for
Senate Republicans.
"Industry and Republicans care very much about a credible system that works, and so does
EPA," said Karakitsos, now a partner at the law firm Holland & Knight. "If implementation
isn't happening, states ramp up activity again, and that can result in an inconsistent patchwork
of regulations and significant impediments to interstate commerce."
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Zinke pledges transparency, but Democrats worry paper trail will disappear Back
By Ben Lefebvre   06/22/2017 04:05 PM EDT
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has promised to make his department more transparent, but
Democrats are complaining his office is actually pulling a disappearing act.
Zinke promised congressional Democrats during budget hearings this week that although he
hasn't responded to letters from their offices, he would be happy to make time to call them or
meet in person if necessary — but pushed back against having to put his words in writing.
"I intend to be the most transparent Interior there's been at least in my lifetime," Zinke said
during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing on Wednesday. "I will be
happily transparent and responsive. Public lands stewardship is not a partisan issue."
But ranking member Tom Udall (D-N.M.) reminded Zinke he had not responded to 11 letters
the senator's staff sent inquiring about recent Interior policy decisions. He then asked Zinke to

 promise to review and respond to them.
Zinke agreed to review the letters, but hedged on whether he would send a written reply,
saying the information might fall under executive privilege.
"If I can't answer them in written form I will call you directly," Zinke said.
His refusal to commit to reply in writing comes after the White House's instructions to Cabinet
secretaries to communicate only with committee chairman, a move that would effectively keep
Democrats out of the policy loop.
"The executive branch has, since the founding of our democracy, been expected to respond to
the inquiries of Congress, regardless of party or majority or minority status," Udall said in an
email to POLITICO. "I expect Secretary Zinke to uphold this standard and his commitment to
respond in writing to our questions — not as a 'courtesy' to members of Congress, but because
of his obligations to serve the public interest."
Interior has been rolling back several Obama-era environmental regulations, including calling
for shrinking the Bears Ears monument established by the former president. Zinke has pledged
to open up more coastal waters for oil and gas drilling and has said he is preparing to shuffle
about a quarter of the agency's senior staff and lay off up to 4,000 regular employees.
Tyson Slocum, energy program director for Public Citizen, said while telephone or face-toface meetings may be more efficient, they make it more difficult to keep a record of public
policy decision-making and also avoid creating a paper trail that could be subject to Freedom
of Information Act requests.
"There is a certain advantage of cutting to the chase" through in-person meetings, Slocum
said. "But it can't serve as a substitute for establishing a document trail. It's important for
effective transparency for a paper trail to exist."
At a House Natural Resources Committee budget hearing Thursday, Zinke repeated his stance
of only dealing with Democrats on a verbal basis. Ranking member Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.)
complained to Zinke that he has not responded to letters they sent him seeking explanations of
his department's policy.
Zinke sidestepped the issue, only saying he would respond to them in the future — but not
necessarily in writing.
"I'll talk to you in person — I think that's a better service," Zinke said.
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Interior Department releases order for sage grouse rule review Back
By Ben Lefebvre   06/08/2017 10:35 AM EDT
The Interior Department released the order Department Secretary Ryan Zinke signed

 Wednesday night calling for an internal review of the department's sage grouse conservation
plans.
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Afternoon Energy: Putting the "budge" in EPA"s budget — Svinicki sails through — Report: DOE internal climate
office shuttered
Thursday, June 15, 2017 4:43:19 PM

By Kelsey Tamborrino   06/15/2017 04:40 PM EDT
With help from Ben Lefebvre and Esther Whieldon
PUTTING THE 'BUDGE' IN BUDGET: House Interior-EPA spending Chairman Ken
Calvert today told EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt that the proposed agency budget is
"untenable." It was a sentiment that lawmakers from both parties made clear at the outset of
today's EPA's appropriations hearing — the first of the year, Alex Guillén reports.
The White House's proposed $2.4 billion cut to EPA managed to hit programs important to
every member of the spending subcommittee, California's Calvert said. He specifically noted
cuts to a program that upgrades dirty diesel engines as key for his state, along with targeted
airshed grants that were cut entirely from the budget, and a 31 percent reduction to Superfund
clean-ups. Betty McCollum, the panel's top Democrat, meanwhile had even harsher words.
The budget, she said, "would endanger the health of millions of Americans, jeopardize the
quality of our air and water and wreak havoc on the economy."
Also during the hearing: Pruitt said the agency is not reviewing a key waiver that allows
California to set stricter emissions limits for cars than the federal government. "Currently the
waiver is not under review ... by EPA," the administrator said. "It's important we recognize the
role of states in achieving good air quality standards," Pruitt added, noting California's early
role in environmental regulation. More here.
Pruitt also sought to defend watershed work today, despite proposed cuts to programs.
Annie Snider reports the administrator told Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur he could not recall
whether he asked OMB Director Mick Mulvaney or other White House staff to eliminate the
watershed programs but sought to reassure skeptical lawmakers that the administration's
proposal to zero-out popular watershed cleanup programs would not interfere with their goals.
Pruitt acknowledged Congress was unlikely to go along with the proposal to zero-out
programs targeting regions like the Great Lakes, which received $300 million this year, and
Chesapeake Bay, which got $73 million.
Welcome to Afternoon Energy. Happy Thursday! I'm your host Kelsey Tamborrino. Send
your thoughts, news and tips to ktamborrino@politico.com, mdaily@politico.com and
njuliano@politico.com, and keep up with us on Twitter at @kelseytam, @dailym1,
@nickjuliano, @Morning_Energy and @POLITICOPro.
NEVADA UNDOES NET METERING CUTS: Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval today
effectively reversed cuts to the state's net metering program that dried up the rooftop solar
market in the state after they were implemented in 2015. Sandoval signed A.B. 405 , a bill that
would require utilities to purchase excess power from customers' rooftop solar panels at 95
percent of the rate those customers pay for power from the grid, eventually falling to 75
percent. Rooftop solar companies Sunrun and SolarCity, a subsidiary of Tesla, said they would
return to Nevada once Sandoval signed the bill, according to Reuters.

 THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM: NRC Chairwoman Kristine Svinicki sailed through the
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this morning on her way to a third term,
Darius Dixon reports. Lawmakers on the panel approved her renomination on a voice vote. It's
unclear when she will get a vote on the floor. Tom Carper, EPW's top Democrat, suggested
earlier this week that Democrats are unlikely to demand a procedural vote on Svinicki's
confirmation.
BIOFUEL MANDATE COMING VERY SOON: Sources tell Eric Wolff that EPA could
release a proposed rule setting the biofuel volume mandates for 2018 as soon as this afternoon.
An ethanol and an oil industry source said the agency will keep the conventional ethanol
volumes at 15 billion gallons, and increase the requirement for advanced biofuels to 4.38
billion gallons, up 100 million gallons from 2017. More here.
CLIMATE CHANGE: The New York Times reports the staff of DOE's Office of
International Climate and Technology were told to pack their bags this month, citing current
and former DOE employees. The department has been in the crosshairs since it was marked
for elimination in Trump's budget request. Yet its workers played an essential role in planning
Energy Secretary Rick Perry's visit to Beijing last week as part of the Clean Energy
Ministerial. The office is the only unit at DOE to have climate in its name, Eric reports.
YUCCA BILL ADVANCES: Draft nuclear waste reform legislation was approved by a
House Energy and Commerce environment panel today on a voice vote — despite a pair of
Democratic sticking points. The bill sponsored by panel Chairman John Shimkus would make
the first changes in 30 years to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act, which names Yucca Mountain
as the nation's sole waste repository. Darius has more here.
Ozone, brownfields too: The subcommittee also advanced a pair of bills to reauthorize a
brownfields cleanup program and delay ozone standards, Eric reports. Lawmakers split along
partisan lines on the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, which would delay implementation
of the 2015 ozone standard through 2025 and stretch the regular air quality standard review
period from five years to 10. A draft brownfields program reauthorization bill also advanced
on voice vote.
NUCLEAR TAX LIFELINE: The House Ways and Means Committee today approved by
voice vote a bill to extend the nuclear tax credit, Darius and Esther Whieldon report. The fate
of the nuclear power credit will help decide the fate of two new projects in South Carolina and
Georgia whose backers have warned they may be unable to finish work without an extension
of the credit.
Woes across the industry: A majority of nuclear reactors are losing money, thanks to
competition in the power sector from cheap natural gas among other factors, according to a
report today from Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Losses total around $2.9 billion a year,
according to the report, which found that nuclear plant operators are being paid $20 to $30 a
megawatt-hour for electricity, while it costs about $35 per megawatt-hour on average to
operate. More here from Bloomberg.
SUNIVA PROTECTIONS WOULD COST JOBS: If Suniva gets the trade protections
proposed in its petition to the International Trade Commission, it would cost an estimated
88,000 jobs — or about one-third of the current American solar workforce, the Solar Energy
Industries Association said today. Suniva has asked the ITC to place a tariff on imported solar
cells and set a price floor for imported panels, making the argument that it cannot compete

 with foreign rivals. But SEIA said today states would stand to lose jobs if such protections
were enacted. California, for one, has an expected job loss of 15,800, SEIA said. More here.
OIL SANDS PRODUCTION TO INCREASE: Canadian oil sand developers will increase
production by nearly half a million barrels a day through 2018, consulting agency IHS Markit
said. The boost would make it the second fastest-growing oil patch after U.S. shale
development. Oil sands production reached nearly 2.4 million barrels a day last year, IHS
Markit said. Future growth will come from companies that are currently they're expanding
their scope, not necessarily new players entering the field. That would be welcome news for
Canadian oil drillers. Low prices have most recently helped convince companies like
ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil to either exit their Western Canada projects or cut back their
estimates of how much they could profitably produce in the area.
CARBON EMISSIONS STAY FLAT: Global greenhouse gas emissions likely did not
increase in 2016, which would make it the third year in a row of no growth, a BP energy
economist said earlier today. Three years of flat emissions would be a big deal, given that
emissions grew 2.5 percent a year during the previous decade. "Slowing carbon emissions is
significant and profound," BP Group Chief Economist Spencer Dale said while presenting
BP's annual energy review at The Atlantic Council. The question is now whether the nongrowth in emissions is temporary or a structural change. Leaps in renewable energy
production and a global move away from coal point toward the latter, but a big reason for the
recent halt in emissions growth was a stark slowdown in Chinese steel, cement and iron
production, Dale said. Whether those businesses stay slow remains to be seen.
QUICK HITS:
— Oil's pipeline to America's schools, The Center for Public Integrity.
— Official says more Hanford nuke mishaps likely, Associated Press.
— Scientists say the rapid sinking of Louisiana's coast already counts as a "worst-case
scenario," The Washington Post.
— Climate-change deniers aren't tired of winning yet, New Republic.
WIDE WORLD OF POLITICS:
— Senate votes to impose new sanctions on Russia and Iran
— Scalise faces third surgery after being wounded in mass shooting
— Manafort still doing international work
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House EPA spending chair: Budget cuts are 'untenable' Back
By Alex Guillén   06/15/2017 11:26 AM EDT

 Lawmakers from both parties made it clear at the outset of EPA's first appropriations hearing
of the year that the White House's proposed $2.4 billion cut to the agency won't fly.
House Interior-EPA Chairman Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) told EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt that
the proposed budget is "untenable."
Calvert said the budget managed to cut programs important to every member of the spending
subcommittee. He specifically noted cuts to a program that upgrades dirty diesel engines as
key for his state of California, along with targeted air shed grants that were cut entirely from
the budget, and a 31 percent reduction to Superfund clean-ups.
"These are all proposals we are unlikely to entertain," Calvert said. "This is perhaps not how
you would personally craft EPA's budget, but it's the budget you have to defend here today."
The panel's top Democrat, Betty McCollum of Minnesota also had even harsher words for the
budget proposal, which she said "would endanger the health of millions of Americans,
jeopardize the quality of our air and water and wreak havoc on the economy." McCollum also
slammed the proposed reduction of thousands of workers.
Calvert did praise the budget proposal for maintaining funding for key state water grants and
the nascent Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program.
WHAT'S NEXT: Pruitt is facing questions today from the House spending subcommittee that
will write EPA's fiscal 2018 spending bill later this summer.
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Pruitt: EPA not reviewing California car emissions waiver Back
By Alex Guillén   06/15/2017 12:30 PM EDT
EPA is not reviewing a key waiver that allows California to set stricter emissions limits for
cars than the federal government, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said today.
"Currently the waiver is not under review ... by EPA," Pruitt said at an appropriations hearing.
"It's important we recognize the role of states in achieving good air quality standards," Pruitt
added, noting California's early role in environmental regulation.
EPA's decision to re-open a review of auto standards for model year 2022-2025 cars also
raised concerns that EPA would consider revoking the California waiver. The Clean Air Act
allows EPA to give waivers to California on air quality issues because of the state's historic
and chronic pollution problems.
The state and environmentalists argued that the law does not allow EPA to revoke such
waivers once granted, and California officials said they would fight the Trump administration
if it attempted to revoke it.

 The waiver in question was granted by the Obama administration in 2009. EPA and the
Transportation Department later set the first greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars, but
California said that any cars complying with the federal standard would also be deemed to
have met the state's standards so as to avoid a patchwork of regulations.
WHAT'S NEXT: EPA is continuing its review of the nationwide emissions rules for model
year 2022-2025 vehicles.
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Pruitt defends watershed work despite proposed cuts Back
By Annie Snider   06/15/2017 02:35 PM EDT
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt sought to reassure skeptical lawmakers that the Trump
administration's proposal to defund popular watershed cleanup programs would not interfere
with their goals.
He did not offer any specifics on how that would happen.
Facing critical questions from both Democrats and Republicans on a House Appropriations
subcommittee, Pruitt acknowledged that Congress was unlikely to go along with the proposal
to zero-out programs targeting regions like the Great Lakes, which received $300 million this
year, and Chesapeake Bay, which got $73 million.
Pruitt told Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) he could not recall whether he asked OMB Director
Mick Mulvaney or other White House staff to eliminate the watershed programs. "In our
discussions with OMB [we] talked about the importance of the Great Lakes Initiative," he
said.
EPA will continue to facilitate states' efforts around such cleanups, he said.
"Honestly, money's important, but I think this leadership role is important as well, and that's
going to continue," Pruitt told Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio). Joyce was careful to call the
funding blueprint the "Mulvaney budget" rather than attributing it to Trump.
As an example, Pruitt pointed to EPA's role bringing the six Chesapeake Bay states together
around a landmark cleanup plan. As Oklahoma's attorney general, Pruitt joined a lawsuit
challenging that plan, but he has recently said that he now sees the effort as a model for how
states and the federal government can work together. However environmental groups say the
administration's proposal to eliminate funding for the program would devastate that effort.
WHAT'S NEXT: The Appropriations subcommittee is expected to write EPA's fiscal 2018
spending bill later this summer.
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Svinicki clears EPW, heads to full Senate Back
By Darius Dixon   06/15/2017 10:23 AM EDT
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairwoman Kristine Svinicki sailed through the Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee this morning on her way to a third term.
Lawmakers on the panel approved her renomination on a voice vote.
Svinicki has been on the NRC's leadership board since 2008 and was elevated to the
chairmanship by President Donald Trump in January, but her current term expires June 30.
And unlike many other federal boards and commissions, NRC leadership members have to
step down, even temporarily, if the Senate fails to confirm the nominee.
Trump has nominated two new NRC commissioners, Annie Caputo and David Wright, but
EPW plans to vote on them later this month. Sen. Tom Carper, Environment and Public
Works' top Democrat, has said that he supports Svinicki's renomination and that EPW
Chairman John Barrasso "seemed to be comfortable" with packaging them with a
renomination of NRC Commissioner Jeff Baran, a Democrat whose term runs out next
summer.
WHAT'S NEXT: Svinicki's nomination is now in the hands of Senate leadership and it's
unclear when she will get a vote on the floor. Carper suggested earlier this week that
Democrats are unlikely to demand a procedural vote on Svinicki's confirmation.
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Sources: Biofuel volume proposal could be released as soon as today Back
By Eric Wolff   06/15/2017 10:16 AM EDT
EPA could release a proposed rule setting the biofuel volume mandates for 2018 as soon as
this afternoon, industry sources tell POLITICO.
An ethanol and an oil industry source said the agency will keep the conventional ethanol
volumes at 15 billion gallons, and increase the requirement for advanced biofuels to 4.38
billion gallons, up 100 million gallons from 2017.
The release of the proposal could slip to Friday, the sources said.
EPA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The mid-June release could make it difficult for EPA to issue the final rule by the deadline of
Nov. 30, something Administrator Scott Pruitt has said he wants. EPA sent the proposal to
OMB last month.

 The oil industry had hoped EPA might lower the volumes from the statutory maximum set for
2017, but government projections for higher gasoline consumption next year made that
unlikely.
WHAT'S NEXT: EPA will take take public comment after release of the proposal.
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NYT: Staff of DOE international climate office told to pack their bags Back
By Eric Wolff   06/15/2017 01:48 PM EDT
The Department of Energy will shutter its Office of International Climate and Technology, its
staff was told this month, according to The New York Times, which cited current and former
DOE employees.
The department has been in the crosshairs since it was marked for elimination in President
Donald Trump's budget request. Its workers played an essential role in planning Energy
Secretary Rick Perry's visit to Beijing last week as part of the Clean Energy Ministerial.
The office is the only unit at DOE to have climate in its name.
The office last made headlines in February when a supervisor told staff not to use the term
"climate change," "Paris Agreement" or "emissions reduction" in written communications, as
POLITICO reported at the time.
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House environment panel approves nuclear waste bill Back
By Darius Dixon   06/15/2017 12:31 PM EDT
The House Energy and Commerce Committee's environment panel approved draft nuclear
waste reform legislation this morning on a voice vote despite a pair of Democratic sticking
points.
The bill sponsored by panel chairman John Shimkus would make the first changes in 30 years
to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. which names Yucca Mountain as the nation's sole waste
repository. The draft version of the bill includes sections regarding interim storage sites,
payments to host states and limits to work on a defense waste-only repository. Several of the
bill's elements are contingent on getting a final licensing decision on Yucca.
Committee Democrats offered three amendments to the bill that were ultimately withdrawn
after Shimkus promised to address the issues. Two amendments were designed to change bill's

 linking the advancement of Yucca with action on interim storage facilities, and the third
sought to eliminate a section affecting Nevada's water rights.
Although Shimkus has included a few Nevada-friendly provisions in the bill, it has not won
the support of that state's congressional delegation.
GOP Rep. Joe Barton said that he particularly liked language designed to garner state support.
"If we made one huge mistake early on, it was not giving the states more input into the initial
process," he said. "If we'd let Nevada have a bigger say upfront we might not have the mess
we have today."
After the markup, Shimkus said he expects the nuclear waste bill and two other measures to be
"off the [House] floor" before the August recess although he wouldn't speculate on when any
of them might get voted out of committee.
WHAT'S NEXT: The draft bill now moves to the full committee where it is likely to face
more amendments from Democrats. E&C has not yet scheduled full committee hearings or
markups on the bill.
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Ozone, brownfields bill clear House subcommittee Back
By Eric Wolff   06/15/2017 12:18 PM EDT
A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee today advanced a pair of bills to reauthorize a
brownfields cleanup program and delay ozone standards.
The environment panel split along partisan lines on the Ozone Standards Implementation Act
(H.R. 806), which would delay implementation of the 2015 ozone standard through 2025 and
stretch the regular air quality standard review period from five years to 10. Democrats
attacked the bill as weakening Clean Air Act standards while Republicans said the delay
would allow regions to catch up to older standards. Democrats offered several amendments all
of which were defeated.
A draft brownfields bill advanced on voice vote. The bill reauthorizes and adjusts the
brownfields program to raise the cap on federal grant amounts for individual sites. The bill
received bipartisan support in the committee, though ranking member Rep. Frank Pallone (DN.J.) said he wished the program would get more funding.
Democrats also took the time to wonder why no EPA officials had appeared before the
committee to address any of the bills at issue.
"We've had no administration witnesses before this committee since the beginning of the year,
something that has never happened before in my time on the committee," said Rep. Gene
Green (D-Texas).
WHAT'S NEXT: Chairman Greg Walden will likely schedule a full committee markup on

 the bills.
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House Ways and Means approves bill to redo nuclear tax credit Back
By Darius Dixon and Esther Whieldon   06/15/2017 12:53 PM EDT
The House Ways and Means Committee today voted to rewrite a tax credit for nuclear power
that's likely to decide the fate of two new projects in South Carolina and Georgia.
The credits — worth billions of dollars to the companies building Summer and Vogtle
expansions — currently require that new reactors be in service by the end of 2020 to qualify.
But that timeline became just about impossible for the SCANA and Georgia Power projects
following the bankruptcy of their contractor, Westinghouse, earlier this year.
The bipartisan bill, H.R. 1551, from Reps. Tom Rice and Earl Blumenauer approved today by
voice vote would open the credits to projects that power up after 2020. The committee adopted
an amendment from Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) that, among other things, would allow
qualified public entities such as public power authorities to forego the credits and pass them
along to other companies in the supply chain.
Committee members on both sides of the aisle reiterated their wish that the committee take up
legislation to extend tax credits for several of energy technologies left out of a 2015 tax deal.
Brady responded that he hopes "we can address this in a positive way this year in
comprehensive tax reform."
Sen. Tim Scott has introduced the Senate version of the legislation, S.666.
WHAT'S NEXT: The legislation now moves to the full House but it's unclear whether it will
be able to hitch a ride on another bill to get a floor vote.
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SEIA: Suniva trade case threatens 88K U.S. solar jobs Back
By Esther Whieldon   06/15/2017 01:49 PM EDT
The Solar Energy Industries Association says the U.S. solar sector would lose 88,000 jobs, or
about one-third of the workforce, if President Donald Trump grants Suniva's request to impose
trade tariffs on solar equipment imports.
The U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating a complaint by Suniva and
SolarWorld Americas that an influx of cheap solar cells and modules largely from Asian

 countries is harming the U.S. manufacturing market and putting the companies out of
business.
SEIA, which has opposed the petition, said the utility-scale market would be hit the hardest
and see employment shrink by 60 percent, while residential solar jobs would decline by about
44 percent and commercial sector positions would drop about 46 percent.
California would be hurt the most, SEIA said, with about 15,800 jobs lost. South Carolina
would lose about 7,000 jobs and Texas would see about 6,300 jobs vanish, SEIA said.
"Rather than help the industry, the action would kill many thousands of American jobs and put
a stop to billions of dollars in private investment," Abigail Ross Hopper, SEIA president and
CEO, said in a statement.
WHAT'S NEXT: The commission expects to determine the extent to which the cheaper solar
panels are causing injury by Sept. 22. If it finds there is injury, would send its
recommendations to Trump by Nov. 13.
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Senate votes to impose new sanctions on Russia and Iran Back
By Elana Schor   06/15/2017 01:09 PM EDT
The Senate on Thursday voted 98-2 for new sanctions on Iran and Russia, including new
powers for Congress to block President Donald Trump from rolling back any penalties against
Vladimir Putin's government.
The bipartisan support for the year's most significant GOP-backed limitation on Trump comes
as the White House remains silent on the plan to sanction Moscow, even as President Putin
pushes back at U.S. intelligence officials' conclusion that Russian actors conducted
cyberattacks to disrupt the 2016 presidential election. Trump has repeatedly dismissed Russian
electoral meddling, raising questions about whether the White House might reject the Senate's
sanctions deal.
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) hailed the lopsided vote in favor of
the Iran sanctions bill that he helped shepherd to passage with the Russia measure attached,
but he stopped short of echoing previous predictions that Trump would sign the combined
sanctions legislation once it clears the House.
Corker told reporters that "I only have talked a little bit with" Secretary of State Rex Tillerson,
who testified twice this week that the White House would prefer "flexibility" to adjust Russia
sanctions as needed. "I have no idea" if the White House is adequately concerned about
Russian intervention in last year's election, Corker added, but "hopefully the White House will
acknowledge" the massive level of Senate support for new sanctions against Russia.
The Senate-passed sanctions bill also converts existing penalties against Moscow into law,
potentially making them more difficult to remove, and prevents the Trump administration

 from returning two Russian diplomatic compounds seized in December by the Obama
administration as punishment for alleged electoral disruption. The State Department has said
that talks are ongoing with Russia over the possible return of the compounds, underscoring the
Trump administration's interest in securing more cooperation from Moscow in ending the
Syrian civil war.
The Senate's Iranian sanctions legislation imposes new restrictions on Tehran's ballistic
missile program, also aiming to punish Iran for supporting terrorism and human rights
violations. Before passing the combined Russia-Iran measure, the chamber also attached a
bipartisan amendment signaling support for NATO's Article 5 — which Trump earlier this
month notably declined to endorse in Brussels — by a unanimous vote.
The only two votes against the Russia-Iran sanctions deal came from GOP Sen. Rand Paul of
Kentucky and Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Jennifer Haberkorn contributed to this report.
Correction: This story originally misidentified one of the no votes on the legislation as Sen.
Mike Lee.
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Scalise faces third surgery after being wounded in mass shooting Back
By Rachael Bade   06/15/2017 11:11 AM EDT
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, shot Wednesday during a congressional baseball practice,
was undergoing his third surgery Thursday morning as his colleagues gathered to discuss the
horrific shooting and share cautious optimism about the congressman's recovery.
The Louisiana Republican remained in critical condition early Thursday as doctors at MedStar
Washington Hospital Center began a third operation. The bullet had fractured bones and torn
through internal organs, according to a hospital statement late Wednesday night. And Scalise,
who suffered severe blood loss, had multiple units of blood transfusions.
According to sources familiar with Scalise's condition, the third surgery was routine for
gunshot victims with doctors checking the work they had performed the night before.
President Donald Trump, who visited Scalise on Wednesday night, said midday Thursday that
the lawmaker was "in some trouble" but a "great fighter."
"It's been much more difficult than people even thought at the time. It's been — he's in some
trouble, but he is a great fighter and he is going to be OK, we hope," he announced at a White
House event. He added that, "I have a feeling that Steve has made a great sacrifice, but there
could be some unity being brought to our country. Let's hope so."
On the Hill, lawmakers grappled with the severity of Scalise's condition, with some
Republicans even speculating that Scalise could be out of commission for some time. Speaker

 Paul Ryan and his leadership team called an emergency conference Thursday morning to give
lawmakers an update. Scalise's Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), who also has
visited him in the hospital, gave a moving speech about faith in dark times — and about
Scalise's strength as an individual.
Sources in the room said people tried to stay optimistic, even as some members who witnessed
the horrific shooting stood and told their stories. Lawmakers signed jumbo cards for Scalise
and the other victims.
Meanwhile, thoughts and prayers poured into the Hill in droves as member geared up to play
the congressional baseball game Thursday evening — an annual, friendly bipartisan affair that
will become a tribute to their colleague.
"All over the country, we have people praying for Steve, for Steve's wife and kids, for the
others injured and for the doctors and nurses caring for our friends," said Rep. Roger Marshall
(R-Kans.), the Republican team's relief pitcher. "Steve is a great friend and father and a
mentor to many of us."
Several lawmakers in the conference said leadership told them Scalise was likely in surgery at
that very moment. But beyond that and a brief discussion of the hospital statement released
Wednesday night, leadership did not give additional details on his condition or prognosis.
They also asked members not to comment on Scalise's condition, hoping to tamp down any
rumors that might start spreading as Scalise remains in the hospital. Vice President Mike
Pence and his wife visited Scalise Thursday morning, but did not provide additional
information about his recovery.
Multiple people were wounded in Wednesday morning's shooting, including a congressional
staffer, a lobbyist and two Capitol Hill Police officers. The gunman, identified as 66-year-old
James T. Hodgkinson of Illinois, died after being shot at the scene.
On the Senate floor earlier Thursday, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) urged prayer
for Scalise and others injured in the shooting — adding that it has been an "immensely
difficult 24 hours for all the victims."
"The events of yesterday were devastating, and we know it will take time to heal. But for now,
the members of the congressional baseball team have made the decision to go forward with
tonight's game, which will be played for charity," McConnell said. "I know we'll be thinking
about each of them as they take the field tonight.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) added shortly after McConnell's remarks
that the four top congressional leaders — McConnell, Schumer, Ryan (R-Wis.) and House
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) — will attend the baseball game together as a show
of unity.
"We would all be wise to reflect on the importance of civility in our nation's politics this
morning," Schumer said. "We disagree vehemently at times here in Congress, and folks out in
the country do, too. But the level of nastiness, vitriol and hate that has seeped into our politics
must be excised."
Seung Min Kim and Diamond Naga Siu contributed to this report.

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Manafort still doing international work Back
By Kenneth P. Vogel   06/15/2017 05:08 AM EDT
Paul Manafort is at the center of an FBI investigation into ties between President Donald
Trump's team and the Russians, but that hasn't stopped him from doing business with
international figures and companies, partly by claiming continued access to Trump, according
to people familiar with his dealings.
Manafort in recent weeks has either consulted or worked with a Chinese construction
billionaire looking to expand his business overseas and a telecommunications firm interested
in regulatory approval from governments in Asia and the Middle East, as well as an
investment fund claiming links to the Chinese government, according to documents and
interviews.
Manafort quietly consulted on a proposal under which the Chinese fund — the China
Development Fund — would invest $30 billion or more in the Puerto Rican government's
bond debt and possibly the island's critical infrastructure, according to documents and
interviews with four people familiar with the negotiations, including a Manafort business
partner.
One of the people, a lawyer involved in the discussions, said Manafort indicated that he could
convince the Trump administration to support any resulting deal, because he's remained in
contact with Trump's team, and that he played a role in helping to soften Trump's tough
campaign rhetoric on China.
"He's going around telling people that he's still talking to the president and — even more than
that — that he is helping to shape Trump's foreign policy," said the lawyer involved in the
discussions.
The White House press office did not respond to requests for comment.
Manafort's spokesman Jason Maloni would not comment on most of Manafort's recent
business dealings. But he did assert in an email: "Paul is not engaged in government
affairs/lobbying or public relations work for corporations, governments, or individuals."
Maloni declined to elaborate on how he was defining government affairs, lobbying or public
relations.
Manafort has, for years, largely avoided registering with the U.S. government as a lobbyist or
a foreign agent, and he has narrowly interpreted legal provisions dictating the circumstances
under which individuals are required to disclose lobbying or public relations work. However,
he recently announced he would retroactively file reports with the Justice Department
detailing work he did for a Russia-aligned Ukrainian political party — perceived by some as a
tacit acknowledgment that he failed to abide by the Foreign Agent Registration Act's
disclosure provisions in real time.

 In August, scrutiny of his work in Ukraine — which is currently under investigation by the
FBI and congressional intelligence committees as part of their Russia probes — led to
Manafort's ouster as Trump's campaign chairman after he helped guide the rookie politician to
the GOP nomination.
The idea that Manafort would market his access to Trump to clients and prospective clients
interested in influencing government decision-making — without registering as a lobbyist —
deeply bothers Trump's allies.
Several Trump allies inside and outside the administration said it would make things easier for
Trump if Manafort laid low during the Russia investigations.
"Paul certainly has a knack for making big deals, but it would be problematic for the
administration to allow China to buy Puerto Rico's debt and to have Paul involved in the deal,"
said one outside Trump adviser, suggesting Chinese involvement in the affairs of a U.S.
territory off Florida's coast could raise security concerns. The adviser added that "it would be
problematic to have Paul representing himself as a liaison to the Trump administration on any
deal, given the FBI investigation."
The situation also represents a tricky catch-22 for Manafort.
He is one of the few veteran lobbyists in Washington — or anywhere for that matter — who
can legitimately claim a personal relationship with an outsider president who doesn't have
deep connections to the Washington establishment and its lobbying industry.
Half a dozen people who have done business with Manafort said he indicated that he
periodically spoke to the president and his team, including to offer political advice, well after
he left the campaign, all the way up until the Russia investigation started heating up about two
months ago.
Two people close to Trump disputed that, asserting there haven't been any conversations at all
since the inauguration.
Trump's relationship with Manafort has become a liability for the president, thanks to the
investigations into Manafort's lucrative consulting work for Russia-aligned oligarchs and
politicians in Ukraine and Russia.
A federal grand jury impaneled as part of the FBI's investigation has issued a subpoena for
records related to Manafort, according to NBC News. Last month, he voluntarily provided
documents to the Senate Intelligence Committee, and offered to be interviewed by the House
and Senate intelligence committees.
Manafort's efforts to defend himself have complicated some of his domestic business dealings,
said half a handful of people who have worked with — or competed against — him.
But they said it hasn't made him toxic in international business and political circles,
particularly in the developing world or in countries that lack robust democratic traditions.
Manafort, 68, made his name as a young GOP operative working on Ronald Reagan's 1980
presidential campaign. Since then, though, he's carved out a lucrative niche representing
businessmen and politicians in parts of the world where real or perceived ties to a U.S.

 president tend to outweigh negative press in the U.S.
Manafort's defenders reject any suggestion that he encourages the idea that he is an envoy to
Trump. In fact, they assert that he actively attempts to disabuse people of that perception,
though they concede that people still see him that way.
"Look, Paul has a relationship with Trump. He's always going to be a friend of Trump's. A lot
of people know that," said Hector Hoyos, a tech entrepreneur who is a close friend and
periodic business partner of Manafort's. "I've been with him in many places. Whenever
anybody anywhere in the world starts playing that [Trump connection], the first one to state
clearly and openly and publicly that he's not there representing Trump — or the administration
— is Paul. But he can't be responsible for what other people may infer."
Hoyos has brought on Manafort to consult on a number of projects involving foreign
companies and governments, including the proposed $30 billion deal between Puerto Rico and
the China Development Fund, which presented itself to people involved in the talks as a
subsidiary of the state-owned China Development Bank, according to people familiar with the
talks.
Hoyos said he and Manafort also are working with Shanghai billionaire Yan Jiehe to help his
company, Pacific Construction Group, win contracts to build infrastructure around the world.
Manafort met with Yan in April in Pacific Construction Group's Shanghai offices.
And before the meeting, Yan told The Financial Times, which first revealed the meeting, that
Manafort was going to help him get in on Trump's promised — but yet to be detailed — $1
billion infrastructure spending plan. The paper quoted Yan calling Manafort "Trump's special
envoy," and boasting "I will not seek out Trump. He will seek me out. In the entire world, I
am definitely the most ideal privately owned unit to invest in construction. In the whole world,
there's not another company equal to Pacific Construction."
Manafort's spokesman Maloni suggested Yan may have gotten ahead of himself, explaining,
"Paul has not agreed to help any entity pursue future government infrastructure contracts in
the United States." He said in an email that the discussion with Yan "took place at an
impromptu meeting added to Paul's schedule at the Group's request because the Group is
potentially interested in the U.S. infrastructure development market."
Hoyos, however, challenged the assertion that Pacific Construction Group is looking to break
into the U.S. market. "The bulk of infrastructure development right now is going on in Africa,
not in the U.S. God knows what the U.S. is going to do, because Trump hasn't moved on
anything related to infrastructure," Hoyos said.
Yan already has conquered the Chinese market, Hoyos said, "but when it comes to competing
against other global construction companies in the Middle East or in Latin America or Africa,
it's a different ballgame. And that's what he is looking to Paul to do — to help him understand
the ropes about how he can take his business and make it become a global business outside
China. We believe that Pacific Construction could become one of the world's largest
construction companies."
Pacific Construction did not respond to a request for comment.

 But POLITICO obtained a previously unpublished company statement to The Financial Times
"and related media outlets" characterizing Yan's meeting with Manafort as "a private business
engagement" and decreeing that it "shall not be reported in the press without permission from
the Pacific Construction Group."
Hoyos said he introduced Manafort to Yan, and that Manafort "doesn't do business with
strangers. Paul will not do business unless he knows who he is getting in bed with. He is very
careful about that."
Additionally, Hoyos' Florida-based telecommunications company, Hoyos VSN, in March
retained Manafort as an adviser to assist in winning regulatory approval for mobile phone and
satellite technology in countries including the United Arab Emirates, Japan and South Korea.
"He was brought in to help us access some of the phone companies overseas with which he
had relationships, especially in places like Asia," said Hoyos. "If anything came of any
introduction that he made, then he would have gotten compensation, just like any of my other
consultants."
Manafort was added to Hoyos VSN's Florida corporate filings in late March as a director, but
he was removed in an amended report filed just three weeks later.
"He's got too much going on, as you know," said Hoyos, who is in his late 50s and who for
decades has turned to Manafort, the godfather of Hoyos' daughter, to assist his companies.
In the 1990s, one of Hoyos' companies retained Manafort's pioneering lobbying firm — Black,
Manafort, Stone and Kelly — to obtain licenses to export supercomputers. "We got the export
licenses, and he helped us enlist the Bush administration and then later on the Clinton
administration to support us in combating the dumping that the Japanese were doing of
supercomputers into the markets," Hoyos said.
And in the early 2000s, Manafort helped broker a deal in which a Portuguese company called
Sociedade Lusa de Negócios (SLN) paid $31 million for a 25 percent stake in a Hoyos-owned
company called Biometrics Imagineering, according to Hoyos and Portuguese media reports.
That transaction, on which Hoyos said Manafort was paid a commission, came under
investigation in Portugal for alleged fraud and money laundering by SLN and the bank that
backed it. Portuguese federal prosecutors in April announced that they were dropping the case
without bringing charges, though they cited concerns over the "extremely complex financial
engineering" at play in the deal "coupled with management decisions and practices that raised
serious suspicion" over its framework.
Neither Hoyos nor Manafort was a subject of the investigation.
And while Manafort was accused by some Ukrainian officials of accepting millions of dollars
in off-books cash payments from a Russia-aligned political party, Hoyos said his friend does
everything by the book.
"In every single business dealing that I have had with him and that I have seen him engage
with anybody, he has always demanded that the overseas Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
wording be instated in every single contract as a clause, with the whole wording of the act,"
Hoyos said.

 Nonetheless, Manafort's involvement in the prospective investment by China Development
Fund in Puerto Rico raised red flags for some Puerto Rican officials, according to two lawyers
familiar with the discussions.
The discussions got as far as a May 12 meeting in Manhattan that lasted four hours and was
attended by Manafort, Hoyos, lawyers and other representatives from the Puerto Rican
government, as well as an official with the China Development Fund named Benjamin Ng,
according to four people familiar with the meeting.
Some of the people said that Ng indicated that the China Development Fund was interested in
investing between $30 billion and $45 billion in Puerto Rico's debt and infrastructure,
including possibly its publicly owned electric utility.
Ng said that the China Development Fund had made extensive investments in Iraq and other
foreign countries, but he stressed that the fund was acutely sensitive to possible political
opposition to the Puerto Rico deal. The U.S. government has to approve foreign investment in
U.S. companies and infrastructure that carry national security implications, and Trump
administration officials have expressed particular concern about Chinese investment in the
U.S.
Manafort had previously suggested he'd be able to win approval for any resulting deal between
the China Development Fund and Puerto Rico, said one of the lawyers familiar with the
discussions, who did not participate in the May 12 meeting.
Hoyos dismissed that characterization, and cast Manafort as a peripheral player in the talks.
"Those relationships were all my relationships on both sides — China and Puerto Rico. I'm the
one that ran the deal," said Hoyos, who is Puerto Rican. "I asked Paul to consult with me
because he knows a lot about the whole government business," Hoyos explained, though he
said that Manafort drifted in and out of the May 12 meeting.
The talks about a prospective deal appear to have died amid suspicion on both sides, according
to several people familiar with them.
They say that Manafort and Hoyos concluded that the Puerto Rican government was not
serious because it did not send top officials to the May 12 meeting.
Meanwhile, the Puerto Ricans were leery of the China Development Fund and of Manafort's
involvement, which surprised them, according to the two lawyers familiar with the talks.
"Manafort was a deal breaker," said one of the lawyers. "He's under FBI investigation, and the
Puerto Ricans don't want to get tainted by Manafort's problems."
Representatives from Puerto Rico's governor's office and the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and
Financial Advisory Authority — the independent government agency established this year by
the Puerto Rican government to help the island dig itself out from debt and bankruptcy — did
not respond to requests for comment.
Neither did Ng, the China Development Bank or the Chinese Embassy in Washington.
Hoyos argued that scrutiny of Manafort's ongoing work was part of a bigger effort —
including the ongoing Russia investigations — to bring down Manafort.

 Dismissing any suggestion that Manafort may have acted on behalf of Russia during the 2016
campaign, Hoyos asserted that Manafort "has been completely antagonistic to the Russians."
He added "Is he friends with Russian oligarchs? Yeah, the same way he's friends with
Argentinian and Mexican oligarchs. There are oligarchs around the world, but the fact that he's
friends with Russian oligarchs doesn't mean that he supports or even likes [Russian President
Vladimir] Putin."
Hoyos said Manafort is "under siege," adding "people saying this and that, everybody opining
whatever they want to opine without any facts. It's Washington. He understands it, because
that's been his arena his whole life. He knows that. That's the game and that's the career he
chose."
Cristiano Lima contributed to this report.
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Afternoon Energy: Shooting suspect wasn"t a fan of natural gas — Michigan chief charged in Flint crisis —
Methane rule parts postponed
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 4:25:15 PM

By Kelsey Tamborrino   06/14/2017 04:23 PM EDT
With help from Annie Snider and Darius Dixon
SHOOTING SUSPECT WASN'T A FAN OF NATGAS: James T. Hodgkinson, the alleged
shooter who wounded House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, members of his security detail, a
lobbyist and a congressional staffer at this morning's baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., had
several political posts on his Facebook page, but the most recent one was a petition calling on
FERC to stop the NEXUS natural gas pipeline project. The Ohio-Michigan pipeline hasn't
been approved yet by FERC, which can't give its blessing until it regains the quorum it lost in
February. But there's little evidence so far that Hodgkinson, who died after exchanging gunfire
with police, was active in protesting energy infrastructure, and FERC hasn't yet said whether
he was one of the activists who have been removed from the agency's headquarters over the
years for disrupting its meetings. Melinda Tuhus, one of the anti-FERC organizers, told AE
they weren't familiar with Hodgkinson.
Welcome to Afternoon Energy. I'm your host, Kelsey Tamborrino. Send your thoughts, news
and tips to ktamborrino@politico.com, mdaily@politico.com and njuliano@politico.com, and
keep up with us on Twitter at @kelseytam, @dailym1, @nickjuliano, @Morning_Energy and
@POLITICOPro.
DOE OFFLOADS SOME CASH FOR NUCLEAR R&D: The Energy Department
announced this afternoon that it had signed off on funding for 85 nuclear energy projects
totaling nearly $67 million. The money is coming through a few different DOE programs,
including its Nuclear Energy University Program, which is spending about $31 million on 32
R&D projects. The larger pot of funds also backs public-private partnerships aimed at getting
industry greater access to research user facilities that focus on radiation applications.
DOE also announced its latest batch of ARPA-E funding this year. Sixteen projects that
focus on improving the energy efficiency of data centers and boosting the production of
semiconductors that can be used in industrial and high-temperature electronics could get up to
$32 million.
MICHIGAN HEALTH CHIEF CHANGED IN FLINT CRISIS: The head of Michigan's
Department of Health and Human Services has been charged with involuntary manslaughter
related to the Flint drinking water crisis, the Associated Press reports . "Charges were read in
court this morning against Nick Lyon, who is the highest-ranking member of GOP Gov. Rick
Snyder's administration to be caught in the criminal probe of the impoverished city's lead
contamination crisis. Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of
Legionnaire's disease that some experts have linked to the switch in the city's water supply and
resulting poor water quality," Annie Snider reports.
Attorney General Bill Schuette also announced charges of involuntary manslaughter for
former Flint emergency manager Darnell Earley and former City of Flint Water Department
Manager Howard Croft today, as well as the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's

 drinking water chief Liane Shekter-Smith and water supervisor Stephen Busch. Schuette
announced chief medical executive Eden Wells has also been charged with lying to a peace
officer and obstruction of justice related to an alleged attempt to stop an investigation into the
health crisis in Flint, and later misleading investigators about her actions.
CHESAPEAKE BAY HEADING FOR BIG DEAD ZONE: The Chesapeake Bay's annual
"dead zone," where low oxygen levels kill or drive away fish and other aquatic species, is
likely to be larger than average this year, spanning 1.89 cubic miles — roughly the volume of
3.2 million Olympic-size swimming pools, according to federal researchers. Scientists at
NOAA and the U.S. Geological Survey attributed the larger size to heavy spring rainfall in
New York and Pennsylvania that washed fertilizer and other contaminants into the
Susquehanna River. Pennsylvania is far behind its goals for reducing pollution runoff under a
landmark Chesapeake Bay cleanup plan, prompting EPA to recently threaten consequences if
the state's efforts don't improve.
KEY PARTS OF METHANE RULE POSTPONED: While litigation and interagency
review plays out, BLM will suspend key parts of the methane waste rule, Alex Guillén reports.
In a Federal Register notice to be published on Thursday, BLM says oil and gas producers
"should not be required to expend substantial time and resources to comply with regulatory
requirements that may prove short-lived as a result of pending litigation or the administrative
review that is already under way." Several provisions were scheduled to take effect on Jan. 17,
2018, but have been pushed back indefinitely, BLM said. More here.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources ranking member Maria Cantwell released a
statement on the Interior Department's "intent to ignore" the BLM's Methane and Waste
Prevention Rule. "The BLM Methane Rule now has the force of law — and President
[Donald] Trump is breaking it," Cantwell said. "Congress voted for people over polluters and
the administration must respect that outcome."
JUNCKER: NO RENEGOTIATION HERE: European Commission President Jean-Claude
Juncker told the European Parliament today the EU is not going to consider Trump's
suggestion that the Paris climate deal be renegotiated. "The European Union will not
renegotiate the Paris agreement," he told the assembly's plenary session. "The 29 articles of
the agreement must be implemented and not renegotiated." POLITICO Europe's Kalina
Oroschakoff reports Juncker pointed out that it took 20 years to reach the Paris agreement.
"Climate action doesn't need more distractions," he said. The next international get-together of
global leaders will be the G-20 summit in July, where Juncker made clear the EU wouldn't
wait on the U.S. "We will work hard to have a clear message coming out of the G-20 summit
in July — or at least from 19 [of the countries]."
POLITICS AT PLAY FOR E15 BILL: A bill to expand sales of gasoline with 15 percent
ethanol appears to be stuck on long-running disputes over biofuel policy that could limit its
support outside of corn states. Top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works
Committee Tom Carper said after a hearing on the topic today that he will oppose the E15 bill
without an amendment addressing "transparency in the RIN market," a reference to the credits
refiners must purchase to comply with the Renewable Fuels Standard. Merchant refiners in the
Philadelphia area, along with Trump associate Carl Icahn and refining giant Valero, blame
high RIN prices for threatening their profits, Eric Wolff reports. Republicans in the hearing
seemed to have staked out their positions, with corn-state senators like Mike Rounds, Jerry
Moran and Joni Ernst promoting the bill and long-time RFS opponents like Sen. Jim Inhofe
and Chairman John Barrasso criticizing it.

 WIND AND SOLAR HIT 10 PERCENT: Wind and solar power installations in March
provided about 10 percent of total U.S. electricity supply and likely exceeded that level in
April, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said today. Of the total March output from
the two renewable sources, wind power provided about 80 percent of the electricity, EIA said.
Read more.
FLOOD INSURANCE MARKUP DELAYED: The House Financial Services Committee
will not mark up several flood insurance bills today as was scheduled, following the shooting
at a congressional baseball practice. "Further updates on timing will be provided later this
afternoon," Financial Services staff director Kirsten Mork said in an email to others on the
committee. A bill that the committee was scheduled to mark up today would have limited
compensation to 25 percent of premiums that policyholders pay. Sources said a new
compromise would set the cap at 27.9 percent, phased in over three years, with a mandate that
FEMA reduce costs from current levels by at least 1.5 percent within three years, Pro
Financial Services' Zachary Warmbrodt reports.
QUICK HITS:
— Climate change pushing tropical diseases toward Arctic, National Geographic.
— Surging shale spawns new financing structure for energy infrastructure, Reuters.
— Former EPA official McCabe talks Trump moves on budget, power plan, ozone and Paris,
E&E News.
— Trump calls mayor of shrinking Chesapeake island and tells him not to worry about it, The
Washington Post.
WIDE WORLD OF POLITICS:
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— Trump faces first big domestic moment
— House Republicans fear politically motivated shooting
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Scalise in 'critical' condition after mass shooting Back
By Louis Nelson and John Bresnahan   06/14/2017 08:19 AM EDT
A gunman opened fire at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, on
Wednesday morning, wounding House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, members of his security
detail, a congressional staffer, and a lobbyist in a scene that one lawmaker said could have
been a "massacre."

 There were no immediate fatalities as a result of the shooting, although President Donald
Trump announced during a televised address Wednesday morning that the shooter had died as
a result of injuries sustained in an exchange of gunfire with U.S. Capitol Police.
A law enforcement source briefed on the investigation identified the gunman as 66-year-old
James T. Hodgkinson of Illinois.
Scalise's office said Wednesday morning that he was undergoing surgery after being shot in
the hip and transported to MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The hospital later tweeted
that Scalise remains in critical condition. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)
told reporters that Scalise's surgery had been completed.
"Prior to entering surgery, the Whip was in good spirits and spoke to his wife by phone. He is
grateful for the brave actions of U.S. Capitol Police, first responders, and colleagues," his
office said. "We ask that you keep the Whip and others harmed in this incident in your
thoughts and prayers."
In his remarks, the president called Scalise "a very good friend," "a patriot" and "a fighter,"
and said the prayers of his family, the nation and the world were with him.
"We may have our differences but we do well in times like these to remember everyone who
serves in our nation's capital is here because, above all, they love our country. We can all
agree we are blessed to be Americans," Trump said in his statement, delivered from the White
House's Diplomatic Room.
Tim Slater, the FBI special agent in charge of the Washington Field Office, told reporters at a
press conference form the scene that it was too early in the investigation to label the incident
an act of terrorism or determine whether or not it constituted an assassination attempt.
Likewise, he could not say whether or not members of Congress had been specifically
targeted.
Shortly after the shooting, McCarthy announced via Twitter that the House would not hold
any of its scheduled votes on Wednesday, although Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (RTexas) said votes in that chamber would go on as scheduled. House Speaker Paul Ryan did
summon House members to the floor at noon on Wednesday, where he and House Minority
Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks.
"We are all horrified by this dreadful attack on our friends and on our colleagues and those
who serve and protect this Capitol," Ryan said after some brief parliamentary procedures to
open the House. "We are united in our shock. We are united in our anguish. An attack on one
of us is an attack on all of us."
"To my colleagues, you're gonna hear me say something you've never heard me say before: I
identify myself with the remarks of the Speaker," Pelosi said. "We are not one caucus or the
other in this House today, but we speak for each other in saying we send our thoughts and
prayers to our colleague Steve Scalise."
Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), who also was the victim of a shooting
incident, described the shooting as "an attack on all who serve and on all who participate in
our democracy."

 "I am heartbroken for the pain of Congressman Scalise, the other victims, and their family,
friends, and colleagues who survived. I am thankful for the great courage of Capitol Police,
who were my protectors after I was shot and became my friends," said Giffords, who was
among the 19 people wounded during a 2011 shooting in which six people died. "I also know
the courage it takes to recover from a shooting like this, and I know Steve and everyone there
this morning have such courage in great supply."
Hodgkinson, the shooter, featured a prominent photo of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on his
Facebook page and Sanders said Wednesday in remarks on the Senate floor that Hodgkinson
had volunteered for his 2016 presidential campaign. He offered his prayers for Scalise and the
shooting's other victims, denouncing the attacker who had once supported his White House
bid.
"I have just been informed that the alleged shooter at the Republican baseball practice is
someone who apparently volunteered on my presidential campaign. I am sickened by this
despicable act," Sanders said. "Let me be as clear as I can be. Violence of any kind is
unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms. Real
change can only come about through nonviolent action, and anything else runs against our
most deeply held American values."
Also among the victims was Zack Barth, a legislative correspondent in the office of Rep.
Roger Williams (R-Texas), one of the GOP baseball team's captains. Williams wrote on
Twitter that Barth was "receiving medical attention but doing well and is expected to make a
full recovery."
Another victim, confirmed by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas), was Matt Mika, a lobbyist for
Tyson Foods and a former House GOP aide for Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), who was
receiving treatment at George Washington University Hospital in Washington. His family
issued a statement saying he remains in critical condition.
The hospital, which had previously said two shooting victims were there in critical condition,
later amended that statement to announce that one of the patients had died. The hospital did
not announce the identities of the patients and would not say if the deceased shooter was one
of them.
Two other victims were members of the Capitol Police Department's Dignitary Protection
Division, officers charged with protecting Scalise because of his role in House leadership.
Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa said that the officers, later identified as Crystal
Griner and David Bailey, were in "good condition" and "have not suffered any life-threatening
injuries at this point."
Verderosa said the Capitol Police officers on the scene exchanged fire with the gunman.
Multiple lawmakers who were at the practice credited Scalise's protective detail with fighting
back against the shooter and stopping him from having free reign to attack the otherwise
unarmed attendees at the practice.
There was increased security at the Capitol Wednesday in the wake of the shooting, with
police blocking off the area surrounding the main entrances to the House and Senate. Only
members of Congress were allowed in while others were sent through the visitors' gallery.
The lawmakers were practicing for the annual congressional baseball game at a field in

 Alexandria, Virginia, when the shooting began just after 7 a.m. The game itself, a popular,
bipartisan event held each summer, is scheduled for Thursday evening at Nationals Park and
will go on as planned.
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) described on CNN how Scalise was wounded in the shooting,
explaining in a phone interview that the GOP whip was among the first to be shot and was hit
while standing in the area of second base.
"He'd crawled into the outfield but leaving a trail of blood. We started giving him some
liquids," said Brooks, who was not hit.
Sen. Rand Paul vividly recounted the scene in his own CNN interview, and gave credit to
Scalise's protective detail for saving lives. "Nobody would have survived without the Capitol
Hill police," Paul said on CNN. "He was just killing everyone — he would've. It would have
been a massacre."
"And having no self-defense, the ... field was basically a killing field. If you were to run out
while the killer was still shooting, he could have shot anybody," he continued.
GOP Rep. John Duncan (R-S.C.), who left the practice before the shooting began, told
reporters that he had spoken to a man, believed to be the shooter, as he was departing who
asked if the people on the field were Republicans or Democrats. He said he had shared his
account with the Alexandria Police Department and that he believed the man he spoke to was
the shooter "based on the profile that I saw on TV."
Brooks identified a handful of other lawmakers in attendance at Wednesday morning's
practice, including Paul and Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), as well as Reps. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.),
Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), Joe Barton (R-Texas), Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), Gary Palmer
(R-Ala.) and Williams. Brooks said Wenstrup, a medical doctor, immediately attended to
victims, including Scalise.
"I felt like I was back in Iraq as a surgeon," Wenstrup, a former combat surgeon in the U.S.
Army Reserve, told CBS News.
Brooks told CNN that the gunman fired from behind the field's third base dugout.
"And I look around and behind third base in the third base dugout, I see a rifle," Brooks said.
"And I see a little bit of a body and then I hear another bam and I realize there is an active
shooter. At the same time I hear Steve Scalise over near second base scream. He was shot."
The Alabama congressmen went on to describe that he never saw Scalise lose consciousness,
though there was a 10 or 15 foot trail of blood behind him as he crawled from the infield into
the outfield.
Brooks then realized that the rifle was a semiautomatic weapon as chaos ensued.
"The gun was a semiautomatic," he said. "It continues to fire at different people. You can
imagine all the people in the field scatter. I run around to the first base side of home plate. We
have a batting cage with plastic wrapped around it to stop foul balls. I was lying on the ground
as gunfire continued."
Worried that the plastic batting cage would do little to protect him and staffers from gunshots,

 Brooks said he took a gamble to get to cover.
"Heard a break in the gunfire and decided to take a chance. Ran from home plate to the first
base dugout for better cover. There were a number of congressmen and congressional staffers
who helped us lying on the ground," he said.
Flake, who had just batted when the incident occurred, said the gunman was shot.
"There was a lot of yelling going on," he said.
There were approximately 25 members at the field, Flake said. One staffer was shot while on
the field, and ran with a wound to the dugout, Flake said.
"He had a lot of ammo," Flake said, explaining why it took several minutes to get the situation
under control.
Flake, in an interview with reporters at the scene, estimated that the entire incident lasted
around 10 minutes. He said one victim, a female Capitol Police officer, was airlifted away
from the scene.
"Just a harrowing scene," said Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.), who ran into a dugout
when the shooting started. "If this gunman had come into [the] dugout, we would have been
sitting ducks."
Fleischmann said the incident "seemed to go on forever... It seemed like it took forever to
subdue the gunmen."
Fleischmann added: "It was just horrible... The fear factor was horrific."
The shooting took place in a neighborhood baseball field near a dog park that was full of
early-morning dog walkers. As the shooting started, neighbors on the adjoining streets heard
what they described as "dozens" of shots as people in exercise clothing began to flee past their
homes.
Virginia House of Delegates member Mark Levine decried the politics that have killed gun
control efforts in the state. Asked if it's the right time to talk politics, he cried out, "Then when
is the right time?!"
Trump canceled a planned event at the Department of Labor scheduled for Wednesday, while
Pence canceled a morning speech to the National Association of Home Builders. At the
group's annual D.C. gathering, Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) called for a moment of silence.
"I thought I was going to come up here and charm you on tax reform, but we're here on a very
different day," Roskam told those assembled. "Will you just pray for these people and their
families."
In the wake of the shooting, Democrats canceled a press conference announcing a lawsuit
against President Trump. The Senate also postponed a hearing examining a budget request for
the Capitol Police.
Kyle Cheney, Jake Lahut, Heather Caygle, Clea Benson, Negassi Tesfamichael, Toby Eckert,
Caitlin Emma, Anna Palmer, Burgess Everett and Nolan D. McCaskill contributed to this
report.

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Michigan health official indicted in Flint water crisis Back
By Annie Snider   06/14/2017 10:12 AM EDT
The head of Michigan's Department of Health has been charged with involuntary
manslaughter related to the city of Flint's drinking water crisis, according to the Associated
Press.
Charges were read in court this morning against health chief Nick Lyon, the highest-ranking
member of GOP Gov. Rick Snyder's administration to be caught in the criminal probe of the
impoverished city's lead contamination crisis.
Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease that
some experts have linked to the switch in the city's water supply and resulting poor water
quality.
Emergency managers appointed by Snyder switched Flint's water supply in 2014 from treated
water supplied by Detroit to water from the Flint River that the city treated itself. However,
officials failed to include corrosion controls in that treatment, causing dangerous lead to leach
from service lines into tap water.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, who is widely expected to run for the GOP
nomination in the 2018 governor's race, is leading the criminal probe, which has previously
filed charges against 11 lower level state and local officials and two former emergency
managers.
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BLM delays key parts of methane waste rule Back
By Alex Guillén   06/14/2017 10:08 AM EDT
The Bureau of Land Management will suspend key parts of the methane waste rule while
litigation and an internal agency review plays out, the agency says in a Federal Register notice
to be published on Thursday.
Oil and gas producers "should not be required to expend substantial time and resources to
comply with regulatory requirements that may prove short-lived as a result of pending
litigation or the administrative review that is already under way," BLM says in its notice.
Several provisions were scheduled to take effect on Jan. 17, 2018, but have been pushed back
indefinitely, BLM said.

 The postponed requirements include a mandate to capture a certain amount of waste gas
produced during production, along with storage tank vapors; measure flared gas; upgrade or
replace some equipment; and have in place leak detection and repair programs. Those
requirements would have required operators to buy and install significant new equipment at
"substantial cost," BLM said.
Some other provisions have already taken effect and are not postponed, including a
requirement that new permits to drill include waste minimization plans, certain maintenance
mandates and limits on venting and flaring while in production.
The rule survived a nullification attempt via a Congressional Review Act resolution last month
after several Republicans sided with Democrats to keep the rule alive.
WHAT'S NEXT: Opening briefs in the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Wyoming are
due July 3, with briefing continuing through August. The requirements stayed by BLM will
remain paused until litigation and an internal review are complete, a process that could take
years.
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Ethanol politics bog down E15 bill Back
By Eric Wolff   06/14/2017 02:18 PM EDT
A bill to expand sales of gasoline with 15 percent ethanol appears to be stuck on long-running
disputes over biofuel policy that may limit its support outside of corn states.
Sen. Tom Carper (Del.), the top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee,
said after a hearing today that he will oppose the E15 bill without an amendment addressing
"transparency in the RIN market," a reference to the credits refiners must purchase to comply
with the Renewable Fuels Standard. Merchant refiners in the Philadelphia area, along with
Trump associate Carl Icahn and refining giant Valero, blame high RIN prices for threatening
their profits.
Carper also raised concerns about increasing ozone emissions that already plague his state if
more E15 were sold, a concern shared by several influential environmental groups. Sen.
Tammy Duckworth (Ill.) is the bill's only Democratic co-sponsor on the committee.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) did not ask any questions at today's hearing, but afterward he told
POLITICO he is in "negotiations" over the bill, declining to offer details. Sen. Deb Fischer (RNeb.), the lead sponsor of the bill, said she plans to speak to Booker but has not done so yet.
Republicans in the hearing seemed to have staked out their positions, with corn-state senators
like Mike Rounds (S.D.), Jerry Moran (Kan.), and Joni Ernst (Iowa) promoting the bill and
long-time RFS opponents like Sen. Jim Inhofe (Okla.) and Chairman John Barrasso (Wyo.)
criticizing it.

 WHAT'S NEXT: Barrasso has said the committee will vote on the E15 bill, but no date has
been set.
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EIA: Wind, solar provided 10 percent of total U.S. power in March Back
By Esther Whieldon   06/14/2017 10:40 AM EDT
The wind and solar power installations provided about 10 percent of total U.S. electricity
generation in March and likely exceeded that level in April, the U.S. Energy Information
Administration said today.
However, that share will likely fall below those levels in the summer, largely because output
fluctuates based on seasonal changes, EIA said.
Of the total March output from the two renewable sources, wind power provided about 80
percent of the electricity, EIA said.
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House Financial Services won't mark up flood insurance bills today Back
By Zachary Warmbrodt   06/14/2017 11:12 AM EDT
The House Financial Services Committee will not mark up several flood insurance bills today
following the shooting at a congressional baseball practice.
"Further updates on timing will be provided later this afternoon," Financial Services staff
director Kirsten Mork said in an email to others on the committee. "Thanks to everyone for
your flexibility. Please keep those wounded in your thoughts and prayers."
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Flood insurance compromise wins over insurers Back
By Zachary Warmbrodt   06/14/2017 12:28 PM EDT
Insurance trade groups that threatened to oppose House legislation that would overhaul the
National Flood Insurance Program appear to have won concessions and are now offering their
support.

 One of the changes in the compromise would ease a proposed cap on compensation for private
firms that work with the NFIP, people familiar with the matter said.
Spokesmen for Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) and Rep. Sean Duffy
(R-Wis.), who chairs an insurance subcommittee, did not immediately confirm the revisions.
The committee postponed a markup of the legislation following this morning's shooting at a
congressional baseball practice.
One of the changes expected to appear when the committee takes up the legislation would
address insurance industry pushback against a cap on compensation for insurers participating
in the NFIP's "Write Your Own" program. Under the arrangement, private companies sell and
service government-backed flood insurance policies.
A bill that the committee was scheduled to mark up today would have limited compensation to
25 percent of premiums that policyholders pay. Sources said a new compromise would set the
cap at 27.9 percent, phased in over three years, with a mandate that FEMA reduce costs from
current levels by at least 1.5 percent within three years.
Two of the groups that threatened to oppose the legislation, in part because of the cap, now
appear to be on board.
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America sent a letter to the committee saying it
backed the amended NFIP package. The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
sent a separate letter saying the revised legislation had its "full support."
WHAT'S NEXT: The committee is expected to provide updates on the timing of the markup
this afternoon.
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Shooting shatters normal rhythms of Congress Back
By Burgess Everett and Seung Min Kim   06/14/2017 10:54 AM EDT
The normal rhythms of Congress were shattered Wednesday morning by a shooting that
injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and at least four others, stunning lawmakers and
staffers. But the denizens of the Capitol sought to quickly reassert a sense of normalcy in the
Senate, projecting to the world that Congress won't be intimidated by the frightening attack.
Rather than imposing new security restrictions or pausing its work, the best thing for Congress
to do is just "move on," said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). One of the best-known members
of Congress, he said he's received no guidance to alter his movements in and around the
Capitol after the shooting. And he said he and his colleagues should not spend time or energy
worrying about their own safety.
"This is terrible. Just be grateful it wasn't worse. You've got to just move on. The best thing

 we can all do is just get back to work," Graham told a handful of reporters. "I have long since
stopped worrying about stuff like this. I have stopped worrying about things I can't control."
Still, in an era of heightened political tensions, the thought of their own safety is frequently on
the minds of lawmakers, whether during daily activities in Washington or meeting with voters
back home.
On Wednesday morning, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said he recalled having that thought
when the entire Senate was shuttled to the White House in April for a closed-door briefing on
North Korea.
"I said, you know what? All it takes is some guy with a rocket launcher or a couple guys
throwing a hand grenade and you can knock out most of the Senate," Menendez said. "That's
the world in which we live in."
"There's not many hours in a day when I don't think about the potential of some goofball
wanting to make a name for himself," added Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.). "So you just got to be
aware and you gotta hope you're lucky."
Though some committee hearings were canceled and House votes postponed, the Capitol was
mostly operating as usual, albeit with a slightly heightened security presence. Senate votes
remained on schedule and Republicans were expected to continue discussing Obamacare
repeal.
Party leaders offered brief comments on Wednesday morning, with Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he was "deeply saddened" by the event and Senate Minority
Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) relaying a conversation with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who
was at the baseball field where Scalise was shot. Paul told Schumer: "Had these two Capitol
Police officers, who were part of Congressman Scalise's detail, not been there it might have
been a massacre."
"The shooting at the congressional baseball practice reminds us of the importance of
numbering our days. May we refuse to boast about tomorrow, for we know not what a day
may bring," said Senate Chaplain Barry Black in opening the chamber.
Later in the day, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (DCalif.) delivered their own remarks praising Capitol Police while projecting unity and prayer
in the aftermath of the shooting.
"We are giving all our thoughts to those currently being treated for their injuries at this
moment, and we are united," Ryan said. "We are united in our shock. We are united in our
anguish. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us."
After acknowledging the frightening aspects of the shooting, members of Congress dug into
their daily work. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said he met with constituents as usual on the
Capitol grounds in the hours after the shooting.
"This is one of those freak deals. You can't let it impact the way you do your daily activities,"
Rounds said in an interview. "You're not going to be able to perform your job and your
responsibilities as well as you should if you're looking over your shoulder all the time."
Scalise has a security detail, which prevented the attack from worsening. Top congressional

 leaders and those in the presidential line of succession receive constant security due to their
prominent positions.
Others take additional measures. "I feel pretty safe back in Texas, particularly," said Senate
Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas). "My license to carry helps a little bit there, too."
"I have never felt like I needed it, except in rare situations," Senate Minority Whip Dick
Durbin (D-Ill.) said of his security detail that shadows him in Washington. "Today is a
reminder of the vulnerability."
But rank-and-file members of Congress do not generally have such security presences unless
there is an active threat against them. They walk in and out of the Capitol in public areas
where they can be approached by reporters, tourists and even lobbyists. And at town halls
back home, where "you never know who's going to show up," in Graham's words, lawmakers
generally have local police protecting them.
"It is a brutal and terrifying reminder about the prevalence of violence in our society," Sen.
Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said. Still, he added, "I've done public meetings, parades,
forums for more than three decades, and people have more dangerous jobs."
And occasionally members face explicit threats, like threats against Sen. Joe Manchin (DW.Va.) and his family in 2014.
"We've been very, very blessed to have so much good security around us and then we go
home, we're in public places, we have our local state police and all of them have been very
good helping us and everything," Manchin said. After this shooting, he added that "everybody
will be on high alert. Because then what happens is, you have copycats."
Yet visitors poured into the Capitol for tours and meetings with staffers and members, all part
of an apparent effort by lawmakers to put on a brave face and continue Congress's work.
"You've got to live. You just go about your business. It's just, I see the world for what it is,"
Graham said. "The threats against people in politics are real, but the threats against our
soldiers? I've been in places where everyday you get up and everyday somebody is trying to
kill you. So you put it all in perspective."
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By Darren Samuelsohn   06/14/2017 11:28 AM EDT
President Donald Trump's first domestic mega-moment has arrived, and his measured reaction
to the unexpected tragedy is being praised by all sides as they gauge his temperament in a time
of crisis.
Trump touched on all the key notes in the immediate hours after Wednesday's shooting at a
congressional GOP baseball practice that sent five people to the hospital, including House

 Majority Whip Steve Scalise.
His first remarks: A statement saying he and Vice President Mike Pence were "deeply
saddened" by the shooting and a tweet calling Scalise a "true friend and patriot."
Then, just before noon, the president embraced the role of sympathizer-in-chief, delivering a
four-plus minute speech in the White House Diplomatic Room revealing Scalise and two
Capitol Police officers were in stable condition and confirming the alleged gunman had died
following the incident.
In other large-scale moments since arriving on the international stage, Trump sparked
controversy by referring to hot-button policy points, attacking his critics and getting ahead of
confirmed law enforcement reports. All that was gone in his nationally-televised remarks.
"We may have our differences, but we do well, in times like these, to remember that everyone
who serves in our nation's capital is here because, above all, they love our country," Trump
said near the end of his remarks.
"We can all agree that we are blessed to be Americans, that our children deserve to grow up in
a nation of safety and peace, and that we are strongest when we are unified and when we work
together for the common good," the president added.

Earlier this month, Trump sparked an international uproar when he touted his controversial
travel ban following a terrorist attack in London and also mischaracterized the city mayor's
position reassuring the public in its aftermath. During the heat of the 2016 campaign, Hillary
Clinton criticized Trump after the Republican declared a bomb had detonated in New York
before the local authorities had made that announcement.
Trump also drew criticism last June when he issued a seven-paragraph statement in response
to the mass shooting at a night club in Orlando, criticizing President Barack Obama for not
saying the words "radical Islam" during the shooting and urging him to "step down" from
office because of the omission.
A White House official said while prepping for the speech, Trump was cognizant of the
importance of his demeanor. "He wanted to hit the right tone. Moments like this give the
president an opportunity to rise above politics and strike a certain chord that captures the
sentiment of the nation, that's unifying and that's what he wanted to do."
Trump's softer and more tactful approach earned him praise from an unlikely source:
Democrats.
"It's looks like Trump and his team took this shooting seriously and acted accordingly. His
statement was measured and respectful and hit all the right notes when he issued a call for
unity," said Jim Manley, a longtime Democratic spokesman who worked for Senate Majority
Leader Harry Reid.
Added a former senior Obama White House aide: "I think he sufficiently played the part."
Republicans also applauded Trump for his immediate response.

 "I think he set the right tone and message," said former George W. Bush White House
spokesman Scott McClellan. "This is a time to set aside politics and for all of us to come
together in support of those who were injured in this tragic shooting. The president has an
important role at times like this to be the comforter-in-chief for the nation."
"Temperate, compassionate, and thoughtful — the president's remarks met the test of the
moment," said Michael Steel, who served as a spokesman for former House Speaker John
Boehner.
Beyond the initial White House statement and tweet on Wednesday morning, Trump has
stayed out of the spotlight as local and federal law enforcement piece together the shooting in
Alexandria, Virginia. Law enforcement sources named the suspected shooter about four hours
after the incident as James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois. Those reports identified him
as a supporter of Bernie Sanders, and his apparent social media accounts included anti-Trump
posts. Sanders, in a statement, said he was "sickened by this despicable act" and condemned
the shooting by "someone who apparently volunteered on my presidential campaign."
The White House canceled Trump's speech at the Labor Department that was scheduled for
later this afternoon.
According to the White House, Trump has spoken to House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Scalise's wife and chief of staff and the Capitol Police
chief. Pence has also spoken to Ryan, as well as House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy,
Texas GOP Rep. Joe Barton, Arizona GOP Sen. Jeff Flake and a staff member who coaches
the Republican's baseball team.
While the president's televised response Wednesday drew praise, amid the initial presidential
silence several Trump surrogates started making charged public statements and even ascribing
a motive to the shooting.
The president's oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., issued a one-word post on Twitter — "This" —
in sharing a tweet by conservative commentator Harlan Hill, who wrote: "Events like today
are EXACTLY why we took issue with NY elites glorifying the assassination of our
President." The tweet was an apparent reference to a current Central Park production of "Julius
Caesar" - who in the play is made to look like the president.
Trump White House adviser Kellyanne Conway shared a post by a local South Carolina
television reporter quoting South Carolina GOP Rep. Jeff Duncan, who said the shooter asked,
"Is this a team of Republicans or Democrats practicing?"
"#breakingnews." Conway wrote.
New York GOP Rep. Chris Collins also placed blame on Democrats, saying in an interview
with WBEN radio they need to "tone down" their rhetoric.
"I can only hope that Democrats tone down the rhetoric," Collins said. "The finger-pointing,
the angst, the anger directed at Donald Trump and his supporters ... some people react to those
things."
Collins referenced a "die-in" protest that happened at his office several weeks ago regarding
Obamacare.

 "Let's hope we can disagree on a more polite, conversational basis and not do things like they
did at my office a couple weeks ago. It's gone too far," Collins said.
Several former Democratic White House aides in the hours after the shooting said they hoped
Trump would avoid politics in his first major domestic shooting incident.
"The tone and the words coming out of the White House matter the most," said the same
former senior Obama White House official who later praised the president's in-person
remarks. "There may be a lot of breathless speculation in the press and an instinct to react
strongly, but the sweet spot is typically one of respect, vigilance, and considered
thoughtfulness."
"In these moments the public looks to the president to bring some rationality to what we all
have difficulty rationalizing," added a former Clinton White House aide. "It's a time to be the
healer-in-chief, not the tweeter-in-chief."
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House Republicans fear politically motivated shooting Back
By Rachael Bade, Heather Caygle and John Bresnahan   06/14/2017 01:21 PM EDT
House Republicans earlier this year discussed ramping up security in light of new anti-Donald
Trump and anti-Republican anger on the far-left.
Now, they fear their worst nightmare has come true: a politically motivated shooting.
Republicans on Capitol Hill are fretting that their colleagues were targeted by a gunman
during a Wednesday congressional baseball practice because of their party affiliation — or
because of an anti-Trump sentiment pulsing through the nation. Many are asking about
additional security, fearing they could be next, while also calling for civility to be restored to
an increasingly divisive political discourse.
Speaking to reporters just hours after the shooting, Rep. Jeff Duncan recounted an exchange
he had with the gunman before he opened fire — and before the South Carolina Republican
realized the man was a threat. Duncan said the shooter stopped him in the parking lot by the
field as he was leaving team practice early and asked him if Republicans or Democrats were
playing.
Duncan told him it was the Republican team, and minutes later, the man opened fire.
Asked if he believed his colleagues were singled out because of party affiliation, Duncan said
he did.
"Based on the question he asked me, I would make that assumption because he asked me if
this team was the Republican or Democrat team privately," he said. "I responded that it was
the Republican team practicing, and he proceeded to shoot Republicans."

 He added: "Take that for what it's worth."
Republicans echoed Duncan's sentiment throughout the day, as news dripped out that the
Facebook page of the gunman — identified as James T. Hodgkinson, a former home inspector
from Belleville, Ill. — was awash in anti-Trump posts. Rep Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), for
instance, brought up the current partisan political discourse as a cause behind the shooting.
"This political rhetoric and political discourse that has led to hate, has led to gunfire," Davis
said. "I never thought I'd go to baseball practice for charity, and have to dodge bullets. This
has got to stop, and it's gotta stop today."
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN), speaking from the floor of the Capitol with a Tennessee
Volunteers baseball hat on, called for civility on Fox News when asked whether the shooting
was politically motivated: "We come up here and represent the people of the United States,
and that's very sad that someone would take it upon themselves to open a weapon and fire
upon anybody of any political party or any persuasion. It's very sad."
Since Trump was elected president, Hill Republicans have often taken the brunt of the anger
from progressives unhappy at the direction the country is headed. They've seen their town
halls and offices overrun with protesters, and while the discourse is often civil, several
Republican lawmakers have complained to POLITICO about security concerns. Some have
even said they won't hold town halls anymore for fear of their own safety. Others have
received death threats.
POLITICO reported on a special conference more than two months ago in which GOP
leadership asked former cop-turned-Rep. David Reichert (R-Wash.) to brief members on how
to ensure their staff are safe. His tips included asking police to monitor town halls, a practice
that most have taken up. He also advised them to install heavy solid doors instead of glass at
district offices and ensure each office has a security system in place as well as a backroom exit
in case of emergencies.
Wednesday's shooting is likely to only exacerbate those fears. During a members-only security
briefing with House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving Wednesday just hours after the shooting,
lawmakers pressed leadership with questions about what funds they could use to increase
protection for themselves and their staff. Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego said that while no
changes to security on the Hill were announced, a bunch of lawmakers asked if they could use
campaign dollars to hire security back home.
Two members, Reps. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) and Al Green (D-Texas), stood up to talk about
death threats they had received recently.
Several Democrats leaving the briefing said they have received an influx of threats against
them and their staffs in recent months as well and would be supportive of additional security
measures.
"The concern is not about our personal safety as much as it is about our staff and our
families," said Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. "The
lack of uniformity, especially in the districts...to even have metal detectors or a security team
in place, those nuances make it more difficult to ensure the safety of our staff."
Green said congressional leaders should consider increasing members' annual expenditure

 allowance to provide extra money for security.
"An attack on one of us should be an attack on all of us," Green said he told members during
the briefing. The Texas Democrat has recently received lynching threats after calling for
Trump to be impeached.
"There should be an allocation for us to have someone in our offices, in these district offices,"
Green told reporters. "If it can already be used [but] budgets are tight, then we need to increase
the budget so that the district offices can be protected. The staff is much more vulnerable than
I am."
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said the next step is a review of "exactly what
funds can and should be used in the event that there are security concerns by any member."
The review will be led by Speaker Paul Ryan's office "in communication with both the FEC
and the Ethics Committee," Hoyer added as he was leaving the briefing.
Republicans' fear is grounded in a belief that politics had something to do with the incident.
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz), who was at the practice that erupted in chaos, said on TV that
"you've got to assume [the gunman] knew what he was doing here" — though he added,
"whether he was targeting certain members, we don't know." Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), who
was also at the practice field, argued that "people know this is the Republican baseball team
practicing" because of the security detail and the timing.
"It is pretty well known in the neighborhood who those folks are on the baseball field and
where we practice, and there is probably also publicity about it on Capitol Hill," he said. "It's
no question that he knew who we were and what he was intending to do, in my judgment, and
I'm a former prosecutor in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville and yeah, he was going after elected
officials, congressmen."
Coming out of the security briefing with House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving on Wednesday,
several Republicans speculated that the motivation may have been more anti-Trump than antiRepublican.
"It seems like this is was more an anti-Trump sentiment, but that's speculation," Rep. Trent
Franks (R-Ariz.) said. "There was some discussion about that but clearly speculation."
Louis Nelson and Jake Lahut contributed to this report.
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Afternoon Energy: Trump to say au revoir — EU, China reaffirm commitment — Greens decry Trump decision
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 3:52:18 PM

By Kelsey Tamborrino   05/31/2017 03:50 PM EDT
TRUMP TO SAY AU REVOIR: In a move that is already infuriating American allies
globally, a White House official said today President Donald Trump has decided to pull the
U.S. out of the Paris climate change agreement. The decision to withdraw would mark a
victory for the nationalist wing of the Trump White House, including chief strategist Steve
Bannon and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, who argued that the Paris agreement could
hobble domestic energy goals. But it'd be a huge blow to Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-inlaw Jared Kushner, who raised concerns that a withdrawal would damage U.S. relations with
European nations and other countries that support the pact.
Andrew Restuccia and Josh Dawsey report that administration officials have cautioned that
they are still sorting out the details of how exactly Trump will withdraw. One noted that
nothing is final until an announcement is made and the Associated Press reports there could be
"caveats in the language" announcing a withdrawal.
For his part, the president continued to stoke the suspense on Twitter, writing: "I will be
announcing my decision on the Paris Accord over the next few days. MAKE AMERICA
GREAT AGAIN!" If the president does withdraw from the 195-nation pact, the U.S. would
join only two other countries who have declined to join the agreement: Syria and Nicaragua.
Welcome to Afternoon Energy. I'm your host, Kelsey Tamborrino. Lots going on today, so
send your thoughts, news and tips to ktamborrino@politico.com, mdaily@politico.com and
njuliano@politico.com, and keep up with us on Twitter at @kelseytam, @dailym1,
@nickjuliano, @Morning_Energy and @POLITICOPro.
EXXON SHAREHOLDERS BACK CLIMATE RESOLUTION: Exxon Mobil
shareholders today called on the company to share more information on how it plans to
address climate change and associated regulations, Ben Lefebvre reports. "Nearly two-thirds
of Exxon's shareholders backed a proposal on Wednesday calling for the company to assess
how climate change and global efforts to limit temperature increases will affect its business.
The vote is non-binding, but the results show that the once-fringe idea of linking climate
change to big oil's operations has gained momentum." More here.
MORE PARIS FALLOUT: The reaction to the news around the globe has been swift.
"Climate change is undeniable," the United Nations tweeted from its official account this
morning, quoting from a speech by Secretary General António Guterres. "Climate action is
unstoppable. Climate solutions provide opportunities that are unmatchable."
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the Trump administration's go-to tech industry executive, was not
pleased with the reports. If the president follows through on the decision to pull out of Paris,
Musk said on Twitter that he would "have no choice" but to cut off his participation in White
House business councils, Nancy Scola reports.
And green groups reacted with fury: Both the Sierra Club and LCV promised to push

 ongoing action at the state and local level to accelerate decarbonization, Eric Wolff reports.
"Trump has made a historic mistake which our grandchildren will look back on with stunned
dismay," Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune said in a statement. And Gene
Karpinski, president of the League of Conservation Voters, said in his own statement that the
president "has abandoned the standard of American leadership."
Conservative groups are encouraged by the news that Trump will withdraw, although they
are eager to hear it directly from him, Eric reports. "I am super happy, but of course I don't
believe in counting chickens before they're hatched," said Marlo Lewis, a senior fellow at the
Competitive Enterprise Institute.
ANY QUESTIONS? What exactly would it mean for Trump to withdraw from the pact? Nick
Juliano has some answers here.
EU AND CHINA HONE IN: Internationally, the EU and China have responded to the news
by deepening their commitment to address climate change, POLITICO Europe's Kalina
Oroschakoff reports. Both are set to pledge deeper cooperation on the Paris climate agreement
and to promote clean energy technologies. "The EU and China consider climate action and the
clean energy transition an imperative," a draft leaders' statement for their summit on Thursday
and Friday says. "Stepping up action will provide both sides with significant opportunities."
IT'S [NOT] THE END OF THE WORLD, AS WE KNOW IT: Maroš Šefčovič, the EU's
vice president for the energy union, said today the U.S. decision to pull out of Paris wouldn't
bring about the end of the world. "For Europe there is no plan B, because we do not have a
planet B. ... If they decide to pull out, this would be disappointing, but I really don't think that
this would change the course of mankind," he told reporters.
HOT TAKES: Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy today penned an op-ed in Foreign
Policy, where she observes it's time for the U.S. to "lean in" on the issue of climate change.
"All nations and peoples have an interest in lowering pollution, which harms our health, stifles
economic growth, creates instability, and knows no boundaries," the former EPA head writes.
In short, McCarthy says, "the current administration doesn't seem to get it." It argues that EPA
needs to return to its "core mission," McCarthy writes, "as if carbon pollution doesn't threaten
public health and safety — never mind its impact on clean air and water."
— Todd Stern, who served as special envoy for climate change during the Obama
administration, wrote in The Atlantic today that "the president seems prepared to follow his
own misguided calculus" on Paris "and, in the coming days, could render a decision that is
indefensible." Pulling out of Paris could cause serious diplomatic consequences, Stern writes.
Read more here.
NEW YORK TAKES ACTION: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said today in a tweet his
state will take matters into its own hands. "I plan to sign an executive order maintaining New
York City's commitment to the Paris Agreement," he wrote in reply to a previous tweet that
said the Paris agreement "was the biggest step forward we've taken in many years. It's
unconscionable for the president to step away from it."
CLIMATE CAUCUS DOUBLES DOWN: Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo, one of the
founders of the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, said the group's members must
"redouble our efforts" after news surfaced of Trump withdrawing from the Paris climate
agreement. Curbelo was one of the few Republicans commenting on news the White House

 planned to pull out of the deal. The Democratic co-chair of the caucus, Ted Deutch , also
slammed the White House news, saying Trump's decision "has the potential to irreparably
harm our earth, dramatically hinder our economic growth and fundamentally change our way
of life." Eric has more here.
EPA HALTS METHANE RULES: EPA today placed a 90-day stay on multiple additional
portions of its 2016 rule setting methane emissions limits for new oil and gas industry sources,
Alex Guillén reports. The delay is needed as the agency considers several petitions to
reconsider parts of the regulation, other pieces of which the agency put on hold in April . Two
more parts of the rule EPA will now reconsider are standards for well site pneumatic pumps
and requirements for closed vent systems to be certified by a professional engineer, according
to a Federal Register notice signed by Pruitt on Friday and running soon.
NRDC readies lawsuit: Following the announcement, the Natural Resources Defense
Council said it will sue to block the Trump administration from "rolling back protections
against dangerous air pollution from the oil and gas industry."
TEXAS LAWMAKERS SEND GOVERNOR BILL ON WIND NEAR MILITARY
BASES: The Texas Legislature has sent Gov. Greg Abbott a bill, S.B. 277, that would
disqualify wind projects that were built or started construction on or after Sept. 1 from certain
property tax exemptions if they are built within 25 miles of a military airbase or facility. The
legislation says the bill is needed for security purposes.
QUICK HITS:
— Coal stocks fall; U.S. exit from climate deal may hurt, not help, Reuters.
— Planned Three Mile Island closure raises stakes for saving nukes in Pa., Pittsburgh PostGazette.
— Ukraine's Naftogaz says it wins ruling against Gazprom over contract, Reuters.
— Oil down on investor skepticism over production cuts, The Wall Street Journal.
WIDE WORLD OF POLITICS:
— Russia probe scares off potential appointees
— Kushner tries to pretend everything's normal
— Poll: Support for Trump impeachment rises
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Trump expected to withdraw from Paris climate deal Back
By Andrew Restuccia and Josh Dawsey   05/31/2017 08:27 AM EDT

 President Donald Trump is planning to pull the United States out of the Paris climate change
agreement, a White House official said Wednesday morning — only to have Trump himself
revive the suspense less than an hour later.
The withdrawal would fulfill a Trump campaign promise but would be certain to infuriate
America's allies across the globe. It would threaten to destabilize the most comprehensive pact
ever negotiated to blunt the most devastating effects of climate change. And it would fly in the
face of support the deal has drawn from a host of major business interests, including giant oil
companies such as Shell and Exxon Mobil.
Intrigue surrounding Paris has accelerated in the past week, after Pope Francis and other world
leaders pressed Trump during his European visit not to abandon the nearly 200-nation 2015
agreement. Administration officials said they are still sorting out the details of how exactly
Trump would withdraw, and one noted that nothing is final until an announcement is made.
Trump declined to make it official, at least not yet. "I will be announcing my decision on the
Paris Accord over the next few days. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" he tweeted
Wednesday morning.
Trump was slated to continue discussing the issue with senior advisers on Wednesday. But
reaction began pouring in Wednesday, including a threat by Tesla CEO Elon Musk to stop
participating in White House business councils if the president pulls out.
Axios first reported the news that Trump would withdraw.
Administration officials sent mixed messages on Wednesday, with some saying they are
confident the president would pull out and others urging caution. But officials on both sides of
the issue have become increasingly convinced he plans to exit the deal, despite arguments
from moderate advisers like Trump's daughter Ivanka that withdrawing would damage U.S.
relations abroad. Others who have supported staying included Trump's secretary of state, Rex
Tillerson.
Prime supporters of leaving the deal, including senior White House adviser Stephen Bannon,
argued that its terms would hobble the U.S. economy and Trump's energy agenda.
Reaction from the international community Wednesday was swift, mostly without mentioning
Trump by name. "Climate change is undeniable," the United Nations tweeted from its official
account Wednesday morning, quoting from a speech by Secretary General António Guterres.
"Climate action is unstoppable. Climate solutions provide opportunities that are unmatchable."
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff expressed hope that the president could still
be swayed. "As far as I can see, it is an ongoing debate within the administration," Peter
Altmaier said at a POLITICO Connected Citizens Summit Wednesday afternoon in Berlin.
In the U.S., conservative groups were preparing to celebrate.
"Au revoir to the Paris agreement indeed," said Nick Loris, an economist at the Heritage
Foundation, praising Trump for showing "resolute leadership."
"Without any impact on global temperatures, Paris was the open door for egregious regulation,
cronyism and government spending that would have been as disastrous for the American
economy as it is proving to be for those in Europe," Loris added.

 But the watchdog group Public Citizen said Trump was committing an "epic blunder."
"In an administration that seems incapable of doing much right, Trump's stances on climate
change and clean energy still stand out as exceptionally wrongheaded," said David Arkush,
managing director of the group's climate program. "The U.S. already is suffering from the
effects of global warming, and right now we are on course for catastrophic harm as soon as the
second half of this century. At the same time, solutions are readily available."
Meanwhile, the deal's support from business leaders showed how the politics of climate
change have evolved, as some multinational companies seek regulatory certainty while some
start-ups see opportunities in a shift toward greener forms of energy. Nearly two-thirds of
Exxon's shareholders voted Wednesday to urge the company to incorporate the Paris deal in
its business models, regardless of what the U.S. does.
One of the most outspoken responses to Trump's expected decision came from Musk, whose
electric-car, solar and battery initiatives aim to promote the move away from fossil fuels.
"Don't know which way Paris will go, but I've done all I can to advise directly to POTUS,
through others in WH & via councils, that we remain," Musk tweeted. Musk followed up with
a tweet saying, "Will have no choice but to depart councils" if Trump pulls out of the Paris
deal backed by nearly 200 other countries.
Musk's threat comes as the White House is trying to bring tech CEOs and other top executives
to Washington on June 19 for a daylong summit on modernizing government technology.
Trump's move would mark the second time in two decades that the United States has
negotiated, signed but then spurned a major international climate pact following a change of
party control in the White House. The previous occasion — the decision by George W. Bush
to abandon the 1997 Kyoto accord negotiated by the Clinton administration — caused years of
distrust of the U.S. in international climate circles.
Since then, climate scientists say, the problem has grown only more dire, with few years left
for nations to act if they want to avoid the droughts, floods, famines, mass migrations and
worsening storms that a changing climate would bring.
Only two countries declined to join the Paris agreement: Syria and Nicaragua.
Republican leaders in Congress had warned other countries before the Paris talks not to trust
Obama's promises, noting that a future GOP president could undo any commitments he made.
The Obama administration had insisted that the deal's carbon-cutting targets be nonbinding,
avoiding the politically disastrous Senate ratification fight that a binding treaty would require.
It would take years for the U.S. to formally withdraw from the Paris deal. But the U.S. is the
world's second-largest carbon polluter, and its decision to walk away would threaten to
weaken the resolve of major emitters such as China and India to keep their own pledges, even
though both nations have pledged to remain in the agreement.
The move is certain to draw the ire of dozens of American allies who received assurances
from the Obama administration that the United States was committed to the deal.
Wednesday's news comes on top of separate steps by Trump to weaken the major domestic

 planks of Obama's climate agenda, including Environmental Protection Agency regulations
requiring cuts in greenhouse gas pollution from power plants.
Trump's advisers have been — and remain — at odds over how the administration should
approach Paris. Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, had pushed to stay in the deal,
and Ivanka even brought Al Gore to Trump Tower to meet with her father in December. Gore
spoke with Trump again this month in an effort to encourage the president to remain in the
agreement.
Trump was also personally lobbied by world leaders at last week's G-7 summit in Italy, and
foreign diplomats repeatedly made their case for remaining in the agreement during frequent
calls with administration officials.
Others in the "remain" camp included Tillerson, who had praised the Paris deal when he was
Exxon Mobil's CEO. During his confirmation hearing this year, he said the United States must
keep "its seat at the table" for international climate talks.
But ultimately, Bannon and his allies in the White House appeared to win Trump over,
arguing that the agreement wasn't in the U.S. interest.
Even if the U.S. stuck with the deal, scientists and climate activists have warned that the
targets Obama and other leaders promised in Paris wouldn't cut enough carbon pollution to
prevent the worst effects of climate change. Instead, they said, the signing nations would have
to steadily escalate their commitments in coming years.
The agreement calls on countries to aim to limit global warming to "well below" 3.6 degrees
Fahrenheit from pre-industrial levels, and it said countries should "pursue efforts" to keep
temperature increases to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Under a business as usual scenario, global
temperatures could rise by between 4.7 degrees Fahrenheit and 8.6 degrees Fahrenheit by the
end of the century, according to the United Nations, an increase that would have catastrophic
consequences.
U.S. greenhouse gas output has slid sharply in the past decade — a trend driven partly by
increases in energy efficiency and a shift from coal to natural gas as a power source — and
Obama had pledged to continue those reductions in the coming decade to meet the American
commitments in Paris. Hillary Clinton had promised even steeper reductions.
Trump, meanwhile, vowed during the campaign that he would reverse Obama's policies, lift
restrictions on the energy industry and "save our wonderful coal miners." Those pledges
helped him win fossil fuel-producing swing states like Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Trump's upcoming decision raises the prospect that other countries will move on without the
U.S., lessening America's influence. Indeed, the European Union and China are set to pledge
deeper cooperation on the Paris agreement and the promotion of clean energy technologies,
according to a draft leaders' statement for an upcoming summit that was seen by POLITICO.
Maroš Šefčovič, the vice president of the EU's energy union, said Thursday that Europeans
will stick with their climate efforts regardless of what the Americans do.
"For Europe there is no plan B, because we do not have a planet B," Šefčovič told reporters.
"If they decide to pull out, this would be disappointing, but I really don't think that this would

 change the course of mankind."
Eric Wolff, Janosch Delcker, Kalina Oroschakoff and Anca Gurzu contributed to this report.
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Trump tweets Paris climate decision coming in a 'few days' Back
By Eric Wolff   05/31/2017 09:35 AM EDT
President Donald Trump did not confirm the reports emerging from the White House that he
intended to pull the United States out of the Paris climate change agreement, saying only that
his decision was coming shortly.
"I will be announcing my decision on the Paris Accord over the next few days. MAKE
AMERICA GREAT AGAIN," he tweeted this morning.
The Tweet landed after White House official told POLITICO that the U.S. plans to withdraw
from the 195-nation agreement on climate change.
Trump is just back from a 9-day overseas trip in which world leaders, including Pope Francis,
pressed him to stay in the agreement. The administration's top advisers have been divided over
whether to stay in the deal.
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Exxon shareholders win vote to build Paris climate pact into plans Back
By Ben Lefebvre   05/31/2017 02:37 PM EDT
The Trump administration may be preparing to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate
change accords, but shareholders at Exxon Mobil and at least one other U.S. oil company are
demanding the companies incorporate the international deal in their business models.
Nearly two-thirds of Exxon's shareholders backed a proposal on Wednesday calling for the
company to assess how climate change and global efforts to limit temperature increases will
affect its business. The vote is non-binding, but the results show that the once-fringe idea of
linking climate change to big oil's operations has gained momentum.
The vote at the Exxon annual shareholder meeting in Dallas came after investors in its smaller
rival Occidental Petroleum earlier this month cast more than two-thirds of their votes for a
measure calling for the company to assess how its business would be affected by the Paris
climate change accord's target of holding global warming to 2-degrees. Company credit rating
agency Moody's said last year it would start to use the Paris pledge to assess financial risk for

 corporations.
"Shareholders have spoken clearly on climate," said Danielle Fugere, president and chief
counsel for As You Sow, a group that helps shareholders introduce environmental proposals.
"If there's less demand for oil and the world is awash in oil, there's going to be more
competition among these companies. Shareholders are trying to figure out who is the best bet."
Not all of these climate-related investor proposals succeeded, however. Chevron shareholders
Wednesday morning rejected a motion that the company issue a report on how limiting global
temperature increase to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) would affect its business.
Only 27 percent of voting shareholders approved the proposal, down from more than 40
percent who voted for a similar proposal last year.
Exxon, Chevron and other energy companies facing such proposals argue that they are already
taking the Paris agreement seriously and incorporating it into their business plans. Exxon in
particular pointed out that it was developing technology that would capture the carbon emitted
at natural gas power plans and then either store it or use it to produce more electricity.
"We believe the goal of carbon policy is to reduce emissions at the lowest cost to society,"
Exxon Chief Executive Darren Woods said at the shareholder meeting. "These goals led us to
support the Paris Agreement." Woods sent President Donald Trump a letter earlier this month
urging the U.S. to stay in the Paris deal.
For Exxon, the votes also illustrate how entangled the company has become in New York state
climate change politics. The climate change proposal shareholders approved was partly
sponsored by the New York State Common Retirement Fund, which is run by the State's
comptroller. Meanwhile, the company is embroiled in a lawsuit with the New York and
Massachusetts attorneys general over whether it withheld its own research on climate change
from shareholders.
"The burden is now on Exxon Mobil to respond swiftly and demonstrate that it takes
shareholder concerns about climate risk seriously," New York State Comptroller Thomas P.
DiNapoli said in a prepared statement after the vote.
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Elon Musk: Paris deal departure would force break with Trump Back
By Nancy Scola   05/31/2017 02:23 PM EDT
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said today that if President Donald Trump follows through on pulling
the U.S. out of the Paris climate change agreement, he'd "have no choice" but to cut off his
participation in White House business councils.
"Don't know which way Paris will go, but I've done all I can to advise directly to POTUS,
through others in WH & via councils, that we remain," Musk tweeted. Musk followed up with
a tweet saying, "Will have no choice but to depart councils" if Trump pulls out of the Paris
deal backed by nearly 200 other countries.

 POLITICO and others have reported that Trump is expected to withdraw the U.S. from the
climate agreement.
Musk has emerged as the Trump White House's go-to tech industry executive. The Tesla and
SpaceX CEO has taken part, for example, in the so-called "President's Strategic and Policy
Forum."
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick stepped down from that group in February after a public backlash,
including from inside the technology industry. At the time, Musk decided to stay involved,
saying, "I believe at this time that engaging on critical issues will on balance serve the greater
good."
Musk's threatened break with Trump comes as the White House is trying to bring tech CEOs
and other executives to Washington on June 19 for a day-long summit on modernizing
government technology, cybersecurity, immigration and other topics.
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Greens decry Trump decision to exit Paris climate deal Back
By Eric Wolff   05/31/2017 10:06 AM EDT
Green groups reacted with fury over news that President Donald Trump will withdraw the
U.S. from the Paris climate agreement.
"Donald Trump has made a historic mistake which our grandchildren will look back on with
stunned dismay at how a world leader could be so divorced from reality and morality," Sierra
Club Executive Director Michael Brune said in a statement. "Trump has abandoned the
standard of American leadership."
White House sources said this morning that the U.S. will withdraw from the 195-nation
agreement, but President Donald Trump followed up with a tweet saying he would announce
his decision "in the next few days."
The delay in an announcement did little to mollify environmentalists.
"This would be a new low, even for President Trump and [EPA] Administrator [Scott] Pruitt
who have prioritized polluter profits over kids' health at every step of the way," Gene
Karpinski, president of the League of Conservation Voters, said in a statement.
"President Trump's foolish decision means America is joining Syria and Nicaragua as the only
three nations in the world not part of the race to head off one of the most dangerous threats the
planet has faced," Environmental Working Group President Ken Cook said in a statement.
"Even such forward-thinking leaders as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un signed the
agreement."
The Sierra Club and LCV both promised to push ongoing action at the state and local level to

 accelerate decarbonization.
WHAT'S NEXT: Trump is expected to formally announce his decision in the next few days.
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Conservatives offer tentative applause for Paris withdrawal Back
By Eric Wolff   05/31/2017 01:02 PM EDT
Conservative groups are hopeful that President Donald Trump will withdraw from the Paris
climate agreement, although they are eager to hear it directly from him.
"I am super happy, but of course I don't believe in counting chickens before they're hatched,"
said Marlo Lewis, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
A White House official said this morning the U.S. would withdraw from the agreement,
though Trump himself followed the news with a Tweet saying he would decide "in the next
few days." Conservative groups have lobbied for withdrawal from the agreement, arguing it
puts the U.S. at an economic disadvantage relative to other countries.
"As Yogi Berra said, 'it ain't over till it's over' but we are definitely encouraged about reports
that President Trump is heading in the direction of withdrawing," said Thomas Pyle, president
of American Energy Alliance.
"President Trump has demonstrated resolute leadership in his decision to withdraw the United
States from the Paris Climate Agreement," said Nick Loris, an economist at the Heritage
Foundation. "Without any impact on global temperatures, Paris was the open door for
egregious regulation, cronyism, and government spending that would have been as disastrous
for the American economy as it is proving to be for those in Europe. ... Au revoir to the Paris
agreement indeed."
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What does Trump's Paris climate decision mean? Back
By Nick Juliano   05/31/2017 02:43 PM EDT
While President Donald Trump is keeping everyone in suspense, a White House official said
Wednesday morning that he will formally withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement.
Exiting the deal would make the United States one of the only countries on Earth to altogether
dismiss the threat of climate change, and risks complicating already fraught relationships with
European allies and rising powers like China and India. POLITICO walks through some of the

 questions and answers that led to Trump's decision.
What is the Paris climate deal?
In 2015, representatives of 195 nations met in Paris and agreed to take steps designed to keep
global temperature increases below 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid potentially devastating
consequences related to sea level rise or extreme weather. Each government submitted its own
voluntary pledge outlining steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Then-President Barack Obama
said the U.S. would reduce its emissions by 2025 to about 27 percent below the level in 2005,
identifying his domestic policies such as the Clean Power Plan and stricter automobile fuelefficiency requirements as key contributors to that pledge. Countries with less mature
economies, such as China and India, pledged that their emissions would eventually level off
after rising for several more years — an arrangement Trump and other critics of the agreement
said made it a "bad deal" for the U.S. But supporters of the Paris agreement point out that it is
not legally binding and cannot force the Trump administration to continue implementing
Obama's policies.
Why is Trump pulling out?
Trump has repeatedly dismissed human-caused climate change as a "bulls---" "hoax " invented
by the Chinese to undercut U.S. manufacturing, and those who urged him to exit virtually all
believe that scientists' warnings of more extreme weather and rising seas are overblown.
Trump has also said that U.S. coal, oil and manufacturing companies are disadvantaged by
efforts to reduce carbon emissions. While the question of what to do about Paris deeply
divided the Trump administration, the president appears to have sided with nationalists who
portrayed the agreement as antithetical to his "America First" agenda. "It was an America
second, third, or fourth kind of approach. China and India had no obligations under the
agreement until 2030. We front-loaded all of our costs," EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt once
said of the deal.
Trump's exit from the Paris deal puts the United States alongside Syria, which is embroiled in
a civil war, as the only nation on Earth that does not view climate change as a policy problem.
(Nicaragua, the only other country not on board with the Paris deal, is staying out because it
does not believe the deal does enough to address climate change.)
What happens now?
It's unclear. Trump has several options he can use to withdraw the U.S. from the deal, and the
White House has not yet detailed his plans ahead of a formal announcement the president says
is still several days away. Trump may decide to treat the Paris deal as a treaty and submit it for
a Senate ratification vote, which would surely fail, or he could go through a formal withdrawal
process envisioned in the agreement itself, though that would take several years. Trump also
could exit the previously ratified 1992 treaty that established the underlying climate
negotiations that produced the treaty, but even Republican senators who said Trump should
pull out of Paris did not say he should exit the broader U.N. Framework Convention on
Climate Change.
Does this mean EPA won't regulate greenhouse gas emissions anymore?
Not exactly. The Trump administration is already in the process of rescinding or revising
Obama's climate change rules such as the Clean Power Plan, but that has nothing to do with

 whether the U.S. remains a part of the Paris accord. The bigger question for Pruitt is whether
he is able to undermine EPA's scientific conclusion that heat-trapping gasses like carbon
dioxide are a danger to the public and must be regulated by the Clean Air Act. So far, Pruitt
has been hesitant to reverse that so-called endangerment finding, which has been upheld by
the Supreme Court since EPA published it in 2009. Legal experts say that means Pruitt will
eventually have to write new rules limiting carbon emissions from power plants and other
major sources, although Pruitt has not yet announced his next steps.
Will this save the coal industry?
Doubtful. The biggest problem coal faced was electric utilities switching power plants to run
on cheap natural gas unleashed by the U.S. fracking revolution. In the last decade, coal has
fallen from more than 50 percent of the U.S. electricity market in 2000 to around 30 percent
today, and market analysts say that share is likely to keep falling. In fact, the largest U.S. coal
companies urged Trump to stick with the Paris deal, in an effort to secure more backing for
technologies like carbon capture and sequestration that they believe are vital to the industry's
long-term future.
Still, leaders of some smaller mining firms, such as Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray, urged
Trump to pull out of Paris, saying it was an "illegal" waste of taxpayer money.
Who supports this decision?
Pruitt was perhaps the most vocal member of Trump's administration in favor of withdrawing
from Paris, arguing behind the scenes that sticking with the deal would complicate his efforts
to unwind Obama's climate change regulations at EPA. A group of Republican senators,
including Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Environment and Public Works
Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), echoed that argument in an influential letter to Trump last
week, saying that the deal could provide ammunition for environmentalists to use in lawsuits
challenging Trump's energy agenda.
Other supporters of exiting the deal included White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, a
handful of smaller energy companies, and conservative groups such as the Competitive
Enterprise Institute and American Energy Alliance. And 56 percent of Republicans wanted
Trump to exit the deal, according to a poll last month from POLITICO and the Harvard T.H.
School of Public Health.
Who opposed it?
Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner were among those urging him to stick
with the deal, along with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and several Republican members of
Congress including Senate Energy Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaksa). They said staying
with the non-binding deal would not inhibit Trump's broader energy goals while allowing the
U.S. to maintain influence in international climate change negotiations and related diplomatic
efforts. Major U.S. and global energy companies, including Exxon Mobil, the top three U.S.
coal producers and major tech companies like Apple and Google also sought to convince
Trump to stay a part of the Paris deal. About 62 percent of Americans overall supported
staying in the Paris deal, including more than six in 10 independents and 87 percent of
Democrats, according to the POLITICO-Harvard poll.
What does this mean for the planet?

 It's not good, but prospects weren't exactly rosy before Trump made up his mind. The
emissions-reduction policies Obama put in place were insufficient to hit his U.S. target in the
Paris deal even if they had been fully implemented — and Trump has already put virtually all
of them on the chopping block, making any reductions more difficult to achieve.
And many scientists say the goals under the Paris agreement are themselves too modest to
limit global climate the change to 3.6 degrees, and that global carbon emissions will have to
reach net zero by the end of the century, a herculean task.
Any major new emissions-cutting policies will come from states like California and New York
or foreign leaders in Europe and China, and activists will keep pressure on oil and coal
companies to reduce their carbon footprint. Just a few hours after news of Trump's decision
broke this morning, Exxon shareholders voted in favor of a resolution asking the company to
report annually on how it is dealing with climate change.
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EU and China commit to deeper climate cooperation as U.S. turns away Back
By Kalina Oroschakoff   05/31/2017 10:02 AM EDT
The EU and China are set to pledge deeper cooperation on the Paris climate agreement and to
promote clean energy technologies, according to a draft leaders' statement for their summit on
Thursday and Friday seen by POLITICO.
"The EU and China consider climate action and the clean energy transition an imperative,"
according to the statement. "Stepping up action will provide both sides with significant
opportunities."
Their commitments to step up efforts to cut emissions and implement the deal come as
President Donald Trump is planning to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate deal, according to
a White House official.
In the wake of a broader U.S. retreat from its traditional international role, the two will also
stress the importance of "developing global free trade and investment" and multilateralism,
according to the draft.
The leaders' separate and explicit statement on climate change and clean energy is meant to
show that the EU and China are stepping up as the U.S. makes a U-turn on its own climate
policy.
"The fact that they're taking the time and effort to come up with a declaration of cooperation is
the most important part," said Wendel Trio of the Climate Action Network Europe.
China has been a vocal advocate for climate action in recent months, a change from its
previous "climate bad boy" reputation, Li Shuo of Greenpeace China told reporters on
Wednesday.

 The text was prepared ahead of a meeting of EU country ambassadors on Wednesday.
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Energy union chief: U.S. climate withdrawal wouldn't 'change the course of mankind'
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By Kalina Oroschakoff and Anca Gurzu   05/31/2017 11:01 AM EDT
A U.S. decision to pull out of the Paris climate deal would be "disappointing," but it wouldn't
bring about the end of the world, Maroš Šefčovič, the EU's vice president for the energy
union, said today.
"For Europe there is no plan B, because we do not have a planet B," Šefčovič told reporters in
response to reports that President Donald Trump plans to pull out of the international
agreement. "If they decide to pull out this would be disappointing, but I really don't think that
this would change the course of mankind."
Šefčovič added that he's confident the business case for investing in renewables will continue
to drive the American shift to clean energy, even if it withdraws.
A White House source confirmed today that Trump has decided to pull out. However, Trump
later tweeted that he will announce his decision "over the next few days," adding in his
trademark capital letters: "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
Meanwhile, the EU and China are forging closer diplomatic ties to fill the leadership gap left
by the U.S. climate U-turn, with plans to announce enhanced cooperation on implementing the
Paris deal, cutting emissions and promoting clean energy during the EU-China summit in
Brussels on Thursday and Friday.
"What we are already feeling is that there are much stronger expectations from our partners
across the world, in Africa, Asia and China, that Europe should assume leadership in this
effort," Šefčovič said. "We are ready to do that."
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Curbelo calls to 'redouble' climate efforts, Democrats rip Trump Back
By Eric Wolff   05/31/2017 11:47 AM EDT

 Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo (Fla.), one of the founders of the Bipartisan Climate
Solutions Caucus, said the group's members must "redouble our efforts" after news that
President Donald Trump plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
Curbelo, who has raised the prospect of Trump's impeachment, was one of the few
Republicans commenting on news the White House planned to pull out of the deal. Trump
later tweeted he would announce a decision on the 195-nation agreement "in the next few
days."
"Bipartisan #Climate Solutions Caucus must now redouble our efforts to build consensus for
pro-growth clean energy policies," Curbelo tweeted.
The Democratic co-chair of the caucus, Ted Deutch (Fla.), slammed the White House news,
saying Trump's decision "has the potential to irreparably harm our earth, dramatically hinder
our economic growth and fundamentally change our way of life."
Other Democrats also joined in the criticism.
"President Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord is a
stunning abdication of American leadership and a grave threat to our planet's future," House
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
"If Trump abandons the #ParisAgreement, he's putting us on a dangerous course toward
catastrophic #ClimateChange," Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), ranking member on the Energy
and Commerce Committee, said on Twitter.
Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic governor of New York, promised his state would take
climate action on its own.
"If Washington won't act, New Yorkers will," he said on Twitter. "We've set bold renewable
energy goals and will invest in a sustainable future."
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EPA to reconsider more provisions of oil and gas well emissions rule Back
By Alex Guillén   05/31/2017 11:55 AM EDT
EPA today placed a 90-day stay on several additional portions of its 2016 rule setting methane
emissions limits for new oil and gas industry sources.
The delay is needed as the agency considers several petitions to reconsider parts of the
regulation, EPA said. The agency in April stayed some other portions of the rule, including
fugitive emissions requirements, but today's announcement covers other key parts of the
regulation.
Two more parts of the rule EPA will now reconsider are standards for well site pneumatic
pumps and requirements for closed vent systems to be certified by a professional engineer,

 according to a Federal Register notice signed by Administrator Scott Pruitt on Friday and
running soon.
Those requirements will be placed on hold for 90 days while EPA reviews them, and the
agency "intends to look broadly at the entire 2016 Rule," not just the specific portions already
identified, according to the notice.
EPA will have to take public comment on any proposed changes to the rule before finalizing
them, and could subsequently face litigation.
WHAT'S NEXT: EPA will issue proposed changes to the rule's requirements and take public
comment.
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EPA to reconsider parts of oil and gas well emissions rule Back
By Alex Guillén   04/19/2017 11:11 AM EDT
EPA says it will review key parts of a 2016 Obama administration rule governing methane
emissions from new oil and gas wells.
The rule, also known as the oil and gas NSPS, included requirements for companies to
monitor "fugitive emissions" — essentially leaks — from oil and gas production sites. But in a
letter to the American Petroleum Institute and other industry groups who petitioned for
reconsideration, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says they have made a valid objection to those
requirements because of an unspecified issue that arose after the comment period.
The agency has issued a 90-day stay on the fugitive emissions compliance provisions.
EPA has also agreed to review part of the rule regarding how companies could get approval
for alternative methods to limit emissions, along with a provision that applied the rule to lowproduction wells. Neither part was included in the proposed rule and thus "the public could not
have raised objections to these provisions during the public comment period," EPA said.
Those reconsiderations will be subject to a notice-and-comment rulemaking process, along
with possible eventual legal challenges.
The agency did not take a position on other reconsideration requests made by industry groups.
WHAT'S NEXT: EPA will begin a process to reconsider these portions of the rule, a process
likely to take a year or longer.
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By Andrew Restuccia and Josh Dawsey   05/31/2017 05:05 AM EDT
President Donald Trump's effort to fill hundreds of vacant jobs across the federal government
has hit a new snag: Russia.
Potential hires are paying close attention to the expanding investigations, which have now
begun to touch senior Trump aides, with some questioning whether they want to join the
administration.
Four people who work closely with prospective nominees told POLITICO that some potential
hires are having second thoughts about trying to land executive branch appointments as
federal and congressional investigations threaten to pose a serious distraction to Trump's
agenda.
"It's an additional factor that makes what was an already complicated process of staffing the
government even harder," said Max Stier, head of the Partnership for Public Service, which
has advised the Trump transition on hiring.
According to the nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service, the White House has announced
nominees for just 117 of the 559 most important Senate-confirmed positions.
That trails the records of Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, who had each
nominated about twice as many people by this point in the first year of their first terms.
Trump has not yet nominated a No. 2 at the Agriculture Department, Education Department,
Department of Veterans Affairs or Environmental Protection Agency, and dozens of top
positions at every federal agency remain vacant. Trump's nominees for deputy secretary of
Commerce and Treasury both withdrew.
One lawyer who represents prospective political appointees told POLITICO that three clients
said over the past two weeks that they are no longer interested in working for the Trump
administration following the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel overseeing the
federal investigation into Trump associates' contacts with Russian officials during the
campaign.
"There's no doubt in my mind that people are being very cautious, to put it mildly," this lawyer
said, adding that there is growing concern in Republican circles that the caliber of hires could
deteriorate if the administration's top picks drop out.
"You're going to have a situation where they're going to have trouble getting A-list or even Blist people to sign up," the lawyer added.
Others agreed. "With all that is going on now, there is certainly a greater amount of
hesitation," said a former government official who regularly speaks with one of Trump's
Cabinet secretaries. "They have a real talent problem that continues to grow."
A White House spokeswoman said the Russia investigation and the series of news stories that
have pummeled the administration in recent weeks have had no impact on hiring. She said the
president is recruiting individuals "of the highest quality."

 But the steady stream of palace intrigue stories about internal tensions and plans for a staff
shakeup — after months of rumors about various senior officials getting pushed out — are
making it harder to persuade people to join the administration, another White House official
said.
White House communications director Michael Dubke said Tuesday he will leave his role,
while Trump is weighing the possibility of bringing former campaign aides Corey
Lewandowski and David Bossie into the White House.
"It's not the best place to work right now, but you're still working at the White House, so there
are far worse jobs," the official said.
Former Bush and Obama administration officials who worked on personnel issues told
POLITICO they never struggled to find qualified candidates for top jobs.
"I can't speak to Republicans not wanting to join this administration but, as a general matter,
we didn't have trouble recruiting people — quite the opposite," said Lisa Brown, who served
as White House staff secretary under Obama for two years.
Along with distracting from lower-level hires, the Russia probe has slowed and complicated
the process of filling the administration's highest-profile vacancy — director of the FBI.
Trump administration officials have been frustrated by the difficulties they've faced in finding
a new FBI director. Top White House officials, including chief of staff Reince Priebus and
chief strategist Steve Bannon, hoped to have made a decision made by now.
Instead, leading candidates Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) and
former Sen. Joe Lieberman have all withdrawn from consideration. The White House is now
looking at a new field of candidates, and Trump met with two possibilities — John Pistole and
Chris Wray — on Tuesday.
"It's not so easy to find an FBI director in the Trump administration," the White House official
said.
The official added that Trump and his senior team are aware that hiring is not moving fast
enough at agencies but said that, right now, "It's just not priority No. 1."
A second White House official said he was not aware of any potential nominees dropping out
because of the recent news but echoed concerns that the Russia probe would inevitably add to
further delays filling empty jobs.
"The problem we are likely to have is it may be difficult to get people to focus on hiring with
all of this going on," the official said.
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 By Annie Karni   05/30/2017 10:08 PM EDT
There has been no rallying the troops in the White House, and no open acknowledgment from
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, that he has transformed from behindthe-scenes West Wing power broker to its lead distracting story.
Kushner led three meetings in the West Wing on Tuesday — and never once acknowledged
the stories about him that have dominated cable news since last week, when it was reported
that during the campaign he discussed setting up a secret communications back channel to
Moscow.
For the first five months of Trump's administration, Kushner has managed to stay out of
Trump's line of fire, even as every other top West Wing aide has taken a turn on the outs with
the president. As Trump has sought input from outside advisers on whom he should keep and
whom he should can, Kushner seems to operate as a faculty member with tenure in an
otherwise insecure work environment.
With his wife, Ivanka Trump, according to multiple White House sources, Kushner emerged
from the holiday weekend intent on dismissing his increased public scrutiny in connection
with the FBI's ongoing Russia probe as nothing more than a public relations problem that will
blow over — and act like his special status in the White House has not changed.
On his first full day back after the holiday weekend, Kushner led a meeting on veterans affairs,
a meeting with his Office of American Innovation and a planning meeting on a "Tech Day" at
the White House next month, when he hopes to gather tech leaders in Washington to discuss
modernizing government services. Kushner also conducted a series of follow-up phone calls
about Trump's just-concluded overseas trip, a White House official said.
Ivanka Trump, White House sources said, was also working out of her West Wing office on
Tuesday, conducting business as usual — which includes a weekly communications meeting
in her office. (Kushner and his wife, who both serve as official government employees, have
chosen to run their own press shop as a separate entity from the Sean Spicer-led operation
down the hall, relying on their own aides to handle queries from reporters.)
The New York Times reported Sunday that Kushner and Ivanka Trump were battened down at
the Trump golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, as aides explained that Kushner has not
been contacted by the FBI to discuss his role in allegedly trying to set up a back channel with
the Russians. His attorney, Jamie Gorelick, reiterated her client's interest in sharing with
Congress any information he has about his meetings with Russian officials. But on Tuesday,
they were back to work.
At Thrive Capital, the venture capital firm co-founded by Kushner's younger brother, Josh,
employees have sometimes, over the years, been greeted with motivational Post-It notes on
their computer monitors, reminding them to keep their "heads down. Stay focused. Ignore the
noise," even when confronted with good news.
If Kushner wanted to communicate to concerned White House officials that the game plan was
to tune out the noise and keep on working, he was far less explicit about it.
That left some unease in the White House about who, exactly, was in charge. Early Tuesday,
after weeks of rumors about a shakeup in the White House press shop, communications

 director Michael Dubke made his resignation public. But staff members believe a bigger staff
shakeup is looming — The Washington Post reported over the weekend that Trump associates
were discussing shipping off chief of staff Reince Priebus to serve as ambassador to Greece.
In his first press briefing in over a week, press secretary Sean Spicer did not deny that Kushner
had tried to set up a back channel with the Russians. "Mr. Kushner's attorney has said that Mr.
Kushner has volunteered to share with Congress what he knows about these meetings," Spicer
said. "And he will do the same if he's contacted in or — and connected with any other
inquiry."
When asked point blank whether the White House disputed the back channel reports, Spicer
said that the question, posed by The Washington Post's Phil Rucker, "presupposed facts that
have not been confirmed."
On Tuesday, Trump retweeted a Fox News story that downplayed Kushner's relationship with
Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak and reported that a permanent back channel was never
discussed. That was the extent to which Trump himself has moved to defend his son-in-law,
who was responsible for planning Trump's successful visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel last
week.
But the juxtaposition between his biggest hurdle arriving on the heels of his first measurable
success in the White House isn't new to Kushner. In his former office at 666 Fifth Avenue, the
headquarters of his family real estate company, Kushner kept a framed photograph of the first
page of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities," according to a 2008 profile of Kushner
published in the now-defunct Portfolio Magazine.
"But when you think of this, you think, 'It's the best of times, it's the worst of times,'" he said
in the rare interview, referring to the first line of the Victorian novel. "But I love how we
bought this building literally right after my father came out of prison, probably five, six
months after. And the thought that I had was, 'It's kind of like the juxtaposition of going from
the worst of times to the best of times.'"
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Poll: Support for Trump impeachment rises Back
By Steven Shepard   05/31/2017 06:18 AM EDT
An increasing percentage of voters want Congress to impeach President Donald Trump —
even if they don't think Trump has committed the "high crimes and misdemeanors" the
Constitution requires.
Forty-three percent of voters want Congress to begin impeachment proceedings, according to
a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll, up from 38 percent last week.
"If President Trump was hoping his foreign trip would shift the conversation away from
scandals, he may be out of luck," said Morning Consult Co-Founder and Chief Research
Officer Kyle Dropp. "Over the last week, support for beginning impeachment proceedings

 among voters rose from 38 percent to 43 percent."
But that's still less than the 45 percent who don't want Congress to impeach Trump, down a
tick from 46 percent the week before.
Only three American presidents in history have faced legitimate impeachment threats.
Much of the support for impeaching Trump comes from political considerations, the poll
shows — not a belief that Trump is actually guilty of impeachable offenses, like treason,
bribery or obstructing justice.
Of those who want Congress to move toward impeachment, a 54-percent majority of those
believe Trump "has proven he is unfit to serve and should be removed from office, regardless
of whether he committed an impeachable offense or not." Only 43 percent of those seeking
impeachment believe Trump has committed an offense that meets the high constitutional
standards for removal.
The results underscore the intense partisan divisions following last year's rancorous election.
A wide majority of self-identified Democratic voters, 71 percent, want Congress to impeach
Trump. But more than three-quarters of GOP voters, 76 percent, don't think Congress should
begin impeachment proceedings.
Despite the sharp split on impeachment, Trump's approval ratings as president have stabilized,
the poll shows. For the second consecutive week, 45 percent of voters approve of the job
Trump is doing, while half disapprove. That has recovered from a low of 41 percent prior to
Trump's trip overseas this month.

While poll respondents were not asked explicitly to react to Trump's first foreign trip, the poll
shows voters are skeptical of Trump's aspirations to help Israel and the Palestinians strike a
long-sought peace deal. Only 9 percent think it's very likely Trump will be able to broker such
an agreement. More say it's either somewhat likely (18 percent), not too likely (28 percent) or
not likely at all (31 percent).
The POLITICO/Morning Consult poll was conducted May 25-30, beginning just after the
Congressional Budget Office weighed in on Trump's chief legislative goal in the opening
months of his presidency: the health care bill the House passed earlier this month. The CBO's
report projected the bill, if enacted, would save the federal government $119 billion over the
next decade, but 23 million fewer Americans would have health insurance.
The poll shows more voters continue to disapprove of the GOP health care bill, 47 percent,
than approve, 38 percent. And the 33 percent who disapprove of the bill "strongly" far
outpaces the 14 percent who approve strongly.
A 47-percent plurality of voters think the bill would make the U.S. health care system worse
— more than the 32 percent who think it would make the system better. Twenty-two percent
say it won't make a difference on the health care system.
Forty-seven percent of voters also believe the bill will increase their health care costs, while
only 18 percent think it will lower their costs and 17 percent don't think it will have an impact.

 Last week's CBO report is unlikely to improve voter perceptions of the bill. Told about both
the bill's deficit savings and the reductions in health insurance coverage, only 20 percent say it
would make them more likely to support the bill. Nearly twice as many, 39 percent, say it
makes them more likely to oppose the measure.
The POLITICO/Morning Consult poll included interviews with 1,991 registered voters and
has a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Morning Consult is a nonpartisan media and technology company that provides data-driven
research and insights on politics, policy and business strategy.
More details on the poll and its methodology can be found in these two documents —
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Morning Energy, presented by POET: White House expects earful on climate in Sicily — EPA shelves compliance
deadlines for effluent limits rule — More ask Zinke not to alter monument designations
Friday, May 26, 2017 5:48:10 AM

By Anthony Adragna   05/26/2017 05:44 AM EDT
CIAO PRESIDENTE! LET'S TALK CLIMATE: Expect President Donald Trump to get an
earful about climate change and the 2015 Paris agreement from the leaders of Canada, France,
Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom as the G-7 kicks off in Sicily. National
Economic Council Director Gary Cohn told reporters to expect a discussion of climate issues
during a session on "global issues" sometime this afternoon. "He's interested to hear what the
G7 leaders have to say about climate," Cohn said. "It will be a fairly robust discussion on
that." He added Trump's heard "arguments that are persuasive on both sides" about climate
change, and noted the president's concern the existing emissions reduction pledge is too
ambitious and would be "highly crippling to the U.S. economic growth."
Eyebrow-raising comment from Cohn on U.S. energy mix: "Coal doesn't even make that
much sense anymore as a feedstock. Natural gas, which we have become an abundant
producer [of], which we're going to become a major exporter of, is such a cleaner fuel. If you
think about how solar and how much wind power we've created in the United States, we can
be a manufacturing powerhouse and still be environmentally friendly."
Climate has already popped up repeatedly on Trump's European swing: Cohn said
Trump had been pushed on climate change and the Paris pact at every bilateral meeting with
world leaders during his time in Europe. Newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron
told reporters he had an "extremely direct and very frank" conversation with Trump about not
making a hasty decision on Paris. "I reminded him of the importance these agreements have
for us," Macron said, according to Reuters . "My wish in any case is that there should be no
hasty decision on this subject by the United States because it is our collective responsibility to
retain the global nature of this pledge, which was a first."
European Council President Donald Tusk said there were unresolved questions about the U.S.
position on climate change following his meeting with the president. And that comes on the
heels of Pope Francis gifting Trump a copy of his climate change-related encyclical and
Vatican officials urging the U.S. to stick with the Paris deal.
Commitment sought: As Trump touched down in Sicily Thursday night, European leaders
still hadn't gotten a clear sense of where he stood on the Paris deal, and diplomats from other
nations said their top priority was keeping Trump in the pact, POLITICO's Tara Palmeri
reports. The U.S. indecision is a departure from standard practice at international summits
where policy commitments are typically agreed to in advance.
Bottom line: Trump is expected to make a final decision about Paris once he returns from the
trip.
TGIF MY FRIENDS! I'm your host Anthony Adragna, and the Southern Environmental Law
Center's Navis Bermudez was first to identify Alexander Stephens as the only Confederate
vice president. For today: The late 1960s expulsion of which House member was followed by
a Supreme Court ruling allowing them to regain their seat? Send your tips, energy gossip and

 comments to aadragna@politico.com, or follow us on Twitter @AnthonyAdragna,
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PROGRAMMING NOTE - Due to the Memorial Day holiday, Morning Energy will not
publish on Monday, May 29. Our next Morning Energy will publish on Tuesday, May 30.
Please continue to follow Pro Energy issues here.
GIANFORTE WINS IN MONTANA: One day after allegedly assaulting a reporter,
Montana voters sent Republican Greg Gianforte to Congress to fill the seat once held by
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. The race went for Gianforte, a former technology executive
who lost a gubernatorial bid in 2016, over Democrat Rob Quist, a folk singer and first-time
candidate. The race for Montana's sole congressional seat had narrowed even before the
"bodyslam" of The Guardian's Ben Jacobs, even though Trump won the Big Sky State by
more than 20 points last fall. POLITICO's Scott Bland has more on the race here.
COMPLIANCE DATES PUSHED FOR EPA RULE: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt
signed a proposed regulation Thursday suspending compliance dates for an Obama
administration regulation limiting toxic discharges from coal-fired power plants, Pro's Annie
Snider reports . The agency will accept public comment for 30 days on its plan to suspend
compliance dates implementing two aspects of the rule, which limits waterborne pollutants
like arsenic and lead. Those requirements would be indefinitely suspended "until EPA
promulgates a final rule specifying compliance dates."
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MORE PRESSURE FOR ETHICS WAIVERS: Additional voices are pushing the Trump
administration to release copies of ethics waivers it has granted so that lobbyists can serve in
its ranks. House Natural Resources Ranking Member Raul Grijalva sent a letter to Interior
Secretary Ryan Zinke, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Agriculture Secretary Sonny
Perdue requesting all copies of the waivers. "The current Administration's refusal to comply
with this completely reasonable and standard request for information flies in the face of the
President's repeated claims to support an open and transparent government," he wrote. That
letter comes after Earthjustice filed FOIA requests with EPA, Energy and Interior for copies of
all waivers already granted.
YOU DON'T GOT THE POWER! As the public comment period on what to do about Bears
Ears National Monument closes, the top four congressional Democrats — Senate Minority
Leader Chuck Schumer, Minority Whip Dick Durbin, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi
and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer — sent Zinke a letter urging him not to alter existing national
monument designations. "It is unconscionable to think that this administration would sell out
America's outdoor heritage to benefit corporate interests in the oil, gas and mining industries,"
they wrote.
But wait, there's more! 86 House Democrats, led by Raul Grijalva, sent Zinke a letter
arguing he lacks the power to rescind or revise national monuments designated under the
Antiquities Act. "Congress has not delegated authority to significantly diminish or abolish an
existing national monument," they wrote. "The Constitutional authority to revoke or shrink a
national monument lies with the Congress."

 Meanwhile, politicians split on Maine designation: While comments on another two dozen
previously designated monuments roll on, Sen. Angus King sent a letter Thursday urging
Zinke "in the strongest possible terms" to let the Katahdin Woods and Waters National
Monument, designated by the Obama administration, remain in its current form. "I am
absolutely convinced that the prompt conclusion of this review and reaffirmation of the
Monument designation would be a positive step," King wrote. "This Monument is some of the
first positive news for the Katahdin region in a long time; please don't let it be taken away."
That comes as a map from Gov. Paul LePage's office shows what it says are shuttered
recreational opportunities in the area since the monument's designation.
JETTING OFF: Zinke will travel to Norway, Greenland and Alaska on a congressional
delegation led by Senate ENR Chairman Lisa Murkowski this weekend.
ONE MORE FROM GRIJALVA: The Arizona Democrat also asked Zinke in a letter for
information about who asked the U.S. Geological Survey to remove references to the
relationship between climate change and sea level rise from a press release. "The public needs
reassurance that his Administration will not persecute scientists or suppress the findings of
their work," he wrote.
Grijalva's office tells ME he has yet to receive any response to 11 different letters sent to
Interior and related agencies dating to mid-February. ME remembers Republicans loudly
decrying the slow response times to their inquiries of Obama-era officials, but they don't
appear to be concerned now that roles have reversed. Interior did not respond to requests for
comment.
NEARLY EVERGREEN AT THIS POINT: Senior House Republican leaders, rife with
divisions in their ranks about government spending, are already plotting how to avoid a
government shutdown this fall, POLITICO's Rachael Bade and John Bresnahan report.
Congress only has 43 legislative days left to pass appropriations bills before they hit the Sept.
30 deadline to keep the lights on, so Speaker Paul Ryan in a closed-door GOP conference
meeting Thursday morning raised the possibility of clumping appropriations bills together in
an omnibus to save time.
The takeaway from one GOP source: "This is gonna be a brutal battle. Defense hawks want
$640 [billion], appropriators want $516 [billion] for non-defense, moderates don't want any
changes to mandatory. And yet everyone says the budget still has to balance. Those numbers
don't add up. And a budget that doesn't have serious deficit reduction isn't going to make it out
of committee."
THEY'RE GETTING FASTER AT THIS! Just two days after the announcement, Trump's
White House formally sent the nomination of David Jonas to be DOE's general counsel to the
Senate. The landing team member and an expert on nuclear nonproliferation has been a
partner at the Virginia law firm Fluet, Huber and Hoang since 2016.
ICYMI: Three of the four protesters that interrupted Thursday's confirmation hearings for two
FERC nominees and the No. 2 DOE post were sent to jail after being charged with
misdemeanors, a spokeswoman for the Capitol Police tells ME. The other paid a fine and left.
Pro's Esther Whieldon has a look at the rest of the hearing here.
MAIL CALL! SENATORS PUSH FOR DRINKING WATER FUNDING: A bipartisan
group of more than two dozen senators, led by Sen. Ben Cardin, sent a letter to top

 Appropriators urging them to continue strong funding for grant programs to reduce lead in
drinking water. "We can no longer delay needed upgrades to our infrastructure, strengthening
drinking water protections and removing lead and other contaminants out of public water
supplies," they wrote.
GROUPS FIGHT METHANE RULE RECONSIDERATION: A coalition of more than 60
conservation, public health, labor and faith groups are urging Pruitt not to suspend
requirements for oil and gas companies to find and fix leaks from their facilities as he
reconsiders those standards for new and modified wells. "EPA's methane standards are
national protections that will ensure all communities benefit from these common sense best
practices — and not just those located in states that have adopted such regulations," the
groups, which include the Environmental Defense Fund, Clean Air Task Force and
Earthworks, wrote in a letter.
BLANKENSHIP ASKS SUPREMES TO STEP IN: Former Massey Energy chief Don
Blankenship asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to toss out his 2015 misdemeanor
conviction of conspiracy to violate mine safety standards, Pro's Alex Guillén reports. He
recently left prison after serving a year for that conviction, which stemmed from the 2010
Upper Big Branch mine disaster that killed 29 of his workers.
DIRECTOR OF NEBRASKA BOARD OVERSEEING KEYSTONE RESIGNS: Jeff
Pursley, executive director of the Nebraska Public Service Commission, has resigned effective
June 12. A commission spokeswoman tells ME the departure will have "no impact" on the
commissioners' review of Keystone XL's proposed route currently before the panel.
OVERDRAWN: An employee within Interior's Office of the Chief Information Officer
knowingly used her government-issued travel card to pay for hotels, airline tickets, rental cars
and gasoline, according to an inspector general report out Thursday. The official, Tracy
Hamm, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor credit card fraud and received a year of probation.
MOVER, SHAKER: David Leiter, the longtime ML Strategies president who served in the
Clinton administration's DOE and as chief of staff to Sen. John Kerry, has formed Plurus
Strategies. One of its first clients is Exxon Mobil.
John Stapleton is leaving his position as communications director for Rep. David McKinley
and begins a new role with the House Homeland Security Committee next week.
Natalie Mamerow, an adviser to the director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management at
the Interior Department during the final year of the Obama administration, has joined the
American Society of Civil Engineers as a senior manager of federal government relations,
where she'll be lobbying for water, energy and environmental infrastructure. She previously
worked as a legislative assistant for Rep. Ron Kind (h/t POLITICO Influence).
SPOTTED: Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz coming out of The Bottom Line in
Washington around 1 p.m. Thursday.
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— New York U.S. Lawmakers Urge Feds To Expand Hudson River Cleanup. WAMC.
— Utility owner, ex-regulator, lobbyist indicted on bribery, fraud charges. Arizona Republic.

 — Iran sees breakthrough in oil deals following Rouhani re-election. Reuters.
— Coal Mines Are Reimagined as a New Power Source. Wall Street Journal.
— Perry Says His Dad Helped Make Him a Cowboy and a Politician. AP.
— Climate Change Could Uncover An Abandoned Arctic Nuclear Base. Huffington Post.
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Trump still hasn't given allied leaders what they want Back
By Tara Palmeri   05/25/2017 08:49 PM EDT
SICILY — Despite a day of pitches from European leaders, President Donald Trump has yet
to give them what they want — a commitment to the Paris climate accord ahead of the G7
summit.
Trump departed late Thursday from Brussels, where he met with his fellow NATO heads of
state, and headed to Sicily, where he embarks Friday on his first meeting with leaders of the
G7.
Trump's national economic advisor Gary Cohn set the bar low for any strong commitments
from the U.S. at the global summit, where Trump will meet with his Canadian, French,
German, Italian, Japanese and British counterparts.
"The G7 is set up to be more of an ad-hoc session where the leaders get together and they
listen and talk to each other," Cohn told U.S. reporters on the way to Italy.
"The president has told you that he's going to ultimately make a decision on Paris and climate
when he gets back," Cohn added. "He's interested to hear what the G7 leaders have to say
about climate. It will be a fairly robust discussion on that."
That position is a departure from standard practice for international summits, at which policy
commitments are typically agreed in advance.
Diplomats from other nations said their top priority was keeping Trump in the Paris accord, a
2015 agreement intended to limit global warming.

 Trump has argued that the regulations imposed hamper domestic economic growth but has
said he would consider some pollution limits.
"This time there's going to be a substantive negotiation that can last late into the night Friday
into Saturday on a final communiqué," warned a French official. "We want the most ambitious
agreement possible, and we don't want the United States to leave."
While the EU leaders described the meeting as "cordial" and "friendly," it was clear that the
new and unpredictable American president had not offered reassurances on some core areas of
concern for Brussels.
European Council President Donald Tusk said they had found common ground on fighting
terrorism, and appeared to be "on the same line" about the conflict in Ukraine. But Tusk said
there were unresolved questions on trade and climate change - two topics that will be
addressed at the G7 summit.
"Some issues remained open like climate and trade," EU Council President Donald Tusk told
reporters shortly after a meeting at EU headquarters in Brussels on Thursday morning.
He reserved his most pointed remarks for the U.S. position on Russia though. "I am not sure
that we can say 100 percent today that we have a common position, common opinion about
Russia," Tusk said.
Sanctions on Russia were also raised at the NATO summit, but Trump has not taken a position
either way. "I think the president is looking at it. Right now, we don't have a position," Cohn
said.
There is one point Trump has been clear on -- the fight against terrorism. Trump will continue
his discussion from the middle east portion of his trip about raising funding to fight terrorism.
His goal is to get the G7 and them G20 involved. Cyber security will also be a major topic.
"Terrorism is going to be a very big topic," Cohn said. "It's going to lead off."
He suggested that Trump may give more clues on his trade policy on Friday in Sicily.
"We are going to continue to fight for what we believe is right, which is free, open and fair
trade, which the president has been very clear on what that means," he said.
"We will have a very robust discussion on trade and we will be talking about what the
president means by free and open is, we will treat you the way you treat us, meaning if you
don't have barriers to trade or you don't have tariffs, we won't have tariffs."
David Herszenhorn contributed to this report.
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Montana House GOP candidate cited after reporter says he 'body-slammed me' Back

 By Hadas Gold and Gabriel Debenedetti   05/24/2017 08:36 PM EDT
HELENA, Mont. — Montana Republican congressional candidate Greg Gianforte was issued
a citation late Wednesday after he allegedly "body-slammed" a reporter at a campaign event
on the eve of a hotly contested special election.
Ben Jacobs, a reporter for The Guardian tweeted that Gianforte "body-slammed me and broke
my glasses" at a campaign event in Bozeman, Montana — minutes before what was to be the
last campaign rally of the campaign. Jacobs said he had asked Gianforte about a new budget
analysis of House Republicans' effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Late Wednesday, Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin issued a statement saying the
Republican congressional candidate had been cited for "misdemeanor assault" and that
Gianforte would have to appear in court by June 7 to resolve the matter. "The nature of the
injuries did not meet the statutory elements of felony assault," the sheriff said in his statement.
The incident rocked a closely watched contest, just hours before voters cast their ballots in
Thursday's special House election in Montana to replace Ryan Zinke, who is now the Trump
administration's secretary of the interior. Gianforte, a technology executive, is running against
Democrat Rob Quist, a folk singer and first-time candidate. The race in the traditional
Republican stronghold is turning out to be closer than many thought it would be.
The encounter on election eve immediately captured statewide and even national attention. At
least one local station interrupted prime-time programming for a breaking news report and
reports bannered all of Montana's biggest newspapers.
The Billings Gazette, The Helena Independent Record and The Missoulian subsequently
rescinded their endorsements of the Republican candidate.
Gianforte's campaign acknowledged an incident but offered a starkly different version of
events — one contradicted by witnesses and by audio posted by The Guardian. Gianforte
spokesman Shane Scanlon blamed Jacobs for being "aggressive" as he asked questions and for
creating a scene.
"Tonight, as Greg was giving a separate interview in a private office, The Guardian's Ben
Jacobs entered the office without permission, aggressively shoved a recorder in Greg's face,
and began asking badgering questions. Jacobs was asked to leave," Scanlon said.
"After asking Jacobs to lower the recorder, Jacobs declined. Greg then attempted to grab the
phone that was pushed in his face. Jacobs grabbed Greg's wrist, and spun away from Greg,
pushing them both to the ground. It's unfortunate that this aggressive behavior from a liberal
journalist created this scene at our campaign volunteer BBQ."
Audio of the incident posted by The Guardian seemed to directly contradict the Gianforte
campaign's version, as did a number of witnesses — including a Fox News crew that was in
the room during Wednesday's incident.
Alicia Acuna wrote on Fox News' website that she and a crew were preparing for an interview
with Gianforte when Jacobs walked into the room, produced a voice recorder and asked
Gianforte a question. After Gianforte rebuffed Jacobs, and Jacobs asked a follow-up question,
Gianforte grabbed him by the neck, Acuna wrote.

 "Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground
behind him," she wrote. "Faith, Keith and I watched in disbelief as Gianforte then began
punching the man, as he moved on top the reporter and began yelling something to the effect
of 'I'm sick and tired of this!'"
In audio of the incident, Gianforte can clearly be heard getting upset. In it, Jacobs asks
Gianforte about the Republican health care bill. Gianforte tells him, "Let me talk to you about
that later" as Jacobs continues trying to ask a question. "Speak with Shane," Gianforte says,
referring to his spokesman.
"The last guy did the same damn thing," Gianforte says.
"You just body-slammed me and broke my glasses," Jacobs says.
"Get the hell out of here," Gianforte yells.
Gootkin, the sheriff, initially declined to file charges, saying that he had not yet listened to full
audio of the incident. He subsequently issued a citation.
In March, Gootkin donated $250 to Gianforte's campaign, according to an FEC filing.
"After the press conference it was brought to my attention that people were commenting on a
contribution that I made to the Gianforte campaign. I did contribute $250.00 on March 23,
2017. This contribution has nothing to do with our investigation which is now complete," the
sheriff stated.
The sheriff said charges followed multiple interviews and an investigation by the Gallatin
County Sheriff's Office. He said it was a misdemeanor based on "the nature of Jacobs'
injuries."
Other reporters on the scene confirmed via Twitter that they witnessed some sort of altercation
between the two.
"I'm not sure I've seen anything like this before," BuzzFeed reporter Alexis Levinson, who
was on the scene, tweeted in a long thread. "This happened behind a half-closed door, so I
didn't see it all, but here's what it looked like from the outside. Ben walked into a room where
a local TV crew was set up for an interview with Gianforte. All of a sudden, I heard a giant
crash and saw Ben's feet fly in the air as he hit the floor."
"Ben walked out holding his broken glasses in his hand and said: 'He just body-slammed me,'"
Levinson continued.
Whitney Bermes, a reporter for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, tweeted that the police were
called to the scene. The Daily Chronicle also reported that Jacobs was treated by an ambulance
on the scene, and Bermes later tweeted that one person was transferred to the hospital.
"Gianforte sitting in a Jeep. Sheriff's deputies were talking to him earlier. Now a medic is at
the window talking with him," Bermes also tweeted.
Gianforte then left the event before he was scheduled to speak, according to reporter tweets.
In an interview, Jacobs told MSNBC he approached Gianforte and asked him about the

 Congressional Budget Office's score of the House bill to repeal and replace the Affordable
Care Act.
"It was the strangest moment in my entire life reporting," Jacobs said.
He said after calling his editor and police, he went to the hospital to have X-rays because he
fell on his elbow.
The Guardian, in a statement released late Wednesday, said it stood by its reporter.
"The Guardian is deeply appalled by how our reporter, Ben Jacobs, was treated in the course
of doing his job as a journalist while reporting on the Montana special election," U.S. editor
Lee Glendinning said. "We are committed to holding power to account, and we stand by Ben
and our team of reporters for the questions they ask and the reporting that is produced."
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee called on Gianforte to drop out of the
race "after his alleged violent assault of an innocent journalist," spokesman Tyler Law said.
Quist declined to comment on the news after his first Missoula event of the evening, then also
didn't address it at his second, a quick rally to thank his supporters at a brewery.
The candidate instead walked on stage, joined his opening act for a song, and repeated much
of his stump speech for roughly seven minutes. He then walked off the stage and again
declined to answer questions about Gianforte.
Elena Schneider and Cristiano Lima contributed to this report.
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Gianforte wins Montana special election Back
By Elena Schneider   05/25/2017 07:07 PM EDT
Republican Greg Gianforte won Montana's special House election Thursday night, beating
Democrat Rob Quist a day after Gianforte was charged with assault for allegedly attacking a
reporter covering his campaign.
The incident threatened to sink a red-state campaign that was already worrying Republicans
nationally, despite President Donald Trump's 20-point win in Montana just last year. But
Gianforte's win preserved the GOP's 24-seat edge in the House of Representatives, frustrating
Democratic activists who poured money into Quist's campaign and demanded more help from
party groups that saw the uphill, red-state race as unwinnable.
Gianforte, a technology executive, had 51 percent of the vote when The Associated Press
called the race at about 10:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Quist, a folk singer and first-time
candidate, had 44 percent of the vote. A Libertarian candidate, Mark Wicks, had 6 percent.
The hotly contested special election to replace Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke in Congress took

 a violent turn Wednesday night when Ben Jacobs, a reporter for The Guardian, asked about
Gianforte's reaction to the Congressional Budget Office score of the House Republican health
care plan. Jacobs said Gianforte "body-slammed" him and broke his glasses, an account which
was corroborated by audio of the incident and eyewitness accounts from a Fox News reporting
team in the room. The accounts directly contradicted Gianforte's campaign, whose spokesman,
Shane Scanlon, called Jacobs' behavior "aggressive."
But over a quarter-million voters cast their ballots before the incident, limiting its impact on
the results of the special election.
Republicans including House Speaker Paul Ryan and Montana Sen. Steve Daines called on
Gianforte to apologize Thursday, which Gianforte did in a victory speech late Thursday night
before supporters in Bozeman, Mont.
"When you make a mistake, you have to own up to it. That's the Montana way," Gianforte
said. "Last night I made a mistake and I took an action that I can't take back. I'm not proud of
what happened. I should not have responded in the way that I did and for that I am sorry."
"I should not have treated that reporter that way and for that I am sorry Mr. Ben Jacobs," he
added. Gianforte, however, did not address his campaign's contradictory statement released
last night.
Republicans acknowledged that Gianforte has work to do to reset his image.
One Republican survey showed the news of the incident reached most voters in Montana.
Ninety-three percent of likely Election Day voters in the state told Remingtion Research
Group in an automated poll that they had heard about the altercation between Gianforte and
Jacobs. Nine percent of those Election Day voters said they flipped their votes to Quist after
hearing about the story.
"Gianforte's brand for the rest of his political career is going to be 'the body slammer,'" said
Titus Bond, the pollster. "Every single room he walks into in D.C., that'll be the chatter, that's
what they'll say."
"He won't be the only hot-headed lunatic in the House, but doesn't mean it's an easy situation
for Republicans to deal with," said one national Republican strategist. "The Speaker was smart
to say he should apologize, and most smart people agree he needs to make this right fast."
Quist told supporters that he conceded to Gianforte but wants them to stay involved in politics.
"I know Montanans will hold Mr. Gianforte accountable," Quist said. "Do not be discouraged.
Be determined."
Gianforte always led the race, but even before the incident, private polling showed Gianforte's
lead slipping from double-digits to single-digits in Montana. Even then, Democratic groups
did not match the millions in outside spending poured in by the GOP, much to the frustration
of Democratic activists, including a number of backers of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who
endorsed Quist.
DCCC chairman Ben Ray Lujan said in a statement that Democrats intend to "compete hard
for this seat" in 2018. "Unfortunately, the alleged violent assault of an innocent reporter and
subsequent criminal charges have tainted this election at the very end and further clarified that

 Greg Gianforte is unfit to represent Montana," Lujan continued. "There's no question in my
mind that Gianforte should not be sworn into office."
National Republicans took the opportunity to swipe at House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi,
after linking Quist to her in TV ads painting him as too liberal for Montana.
"Greg Gianforte will be the next congressman from Montana and Nancy Pelosi and liberals in
Washington were rejected again," NRCC chairman Steve Stivers said in a statement.
Some Republicans had privately been criticizing Gianforte for not putting away the race more
easily before the explosive end of the campaign. Democrats effectively tagged Gianforte as a
millionaire from New Jersey who was trying to buy the election. All through last year's
gubernatorial race, Democrats also attacked Gianforte over reports that he sued to block access
to a stream in front of his ranch, kicking up a public lands dispute that "probably followed him
into this House race," said Jeff Essman, the chairman of the Montana Republican Party.
Gianforte's episode with the reporter followed three weeks of intense pressure and questions
on health care, after Gianforte was taped praising the GOP health care bill in a conversation
with lobbyists while publicly refusing to commit to the plan. As Quist's campaign attacked
Gianforte over his comments and provisions in the bill, private surveys showed Gianforte's
lead slipping from double-digits to a slim, single-digit gap.
Quist's campaign win was powered by Democrats' online grassroots, which helped him raise
more than $6 million — including $1 million in the final week of the race. But those activists
grew frustrated over the course of the race as their investment was not matched by Democratic
groups. Republicans spent more than $7 million on TV ads to about $3 million from
Democrats.
Meanwhile, Republicans brought big names to the state, with Vice President Mike Pence and
Donald Trump Jr. holding rallies with Gianforte in the final weeks of the race to stir up GOP
voter enthusiasm.
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EPA moves to suspend compliance for coal plant discharges rule Back
By Annie Snider   05/25/2017 06:15 PM EDT
EPA is proposing to suspend compliance dates for an Obama administration regulation
limiting toxic discharges from coal-fired power plants while the Trump administration decides
how to proceed with the underlying regulation.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt today signed a proposed regulation that would suspend the
date by which some facilities would have to implement two aspects of the rule, which limits
waterborne pollutants like arsenic and lead. Under the final 2015 rule, compliance
requirements for those aspects would kick in Nov. 1, 2018.
Pruitt's new proposed rule would postpone those requirements "until EPA promulgates a final

 rule specifying compliance dates."
EPA moved in April to reconsider the rule, known as effluent limitation guidelines, following
industry requests. A federal court has also put pending litigation on hold amid EPA's review.
Environmental groups are suing over EPA's decision to indefinitely suspend the rule.
"This proposed rule is one of nearly two dozen significant regulatory reform actions I have
taken during my short time as EPA Administrator to protect the environment, jobs and
affordable, reliable energy. Today's action, if finalized, will provide relief from the deadlines
under the existing ELG Rule while we carefully consider the next steps for this regulation,"
Pruitt said in a statement.
WHAT'S NEXT: EPA is setting a 30-day public comment period on the proposed rule to
suspend compliance dates, which would begin once the rule is published in the Federal
Register.
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House GOP leaders already plotting to avoid fall shutdown Back
By Rachael Bade and John Bresnahan   05/25/2017 02:30 PM EDT
House Republican leaders, facing a serious time crunch this fall, are already plotting ways to
avoid a government shutdown at the end of September — a real possibility given partisan
divisions over spending priorities.
Speaker Paul Ryan in a closed-door GOP conference meeting Thursday morning laid out the
legislative calendar, showing lawmakers they're approximately four months behind schedule
in the appropriations process for 2018, in part because President Donald Trump's budget
landed later than usual.
The early discussion about salvaging the annual spending process underscores how much
Trump, Ryan and other party leaders are struggling to govern now that they run Washington.
House Republicans can't agree on their own budget blueprint for next year, clashing internally
over cuts to entitlement programs and safety net initiatives such as food stamps and housing
aid, all while trying to create space for tax reform and a big defense spending increase. In
addition, they still have to find money for Trump's priorities, including the hugely
controversial border wall between the United States and Mexico.
Congress needs to pass a funding bill by Sept. 30 to keep the lights on at federal agencies. Yet
with lawmakers out for the August recess, they only have 43 legislative days left to pass
appropriations bills before they hit that deadline. Obamacare repeal efforts are likely to suck
up much of that time in the Senate. Tax reform — or even a tax-cut package — would also
take up more time and energy.
Aware of the looming deadline, Ryan raised the possibility of clumping appropriations bills
together in an omnibus to save time. Passing a continuing resolution, that essentially maintains

 current spending levels and priorities in order to keep the government open, was also
discussed.
The idea, GOP insiders say, was to manage expectations of what's possible and what's not.
Republicans for years have vowed to bring back "regular order" if they were in charge, with
Congress debating and passing 12 separate spending bills each year. But even having the
White House and Congress is not enough for Republicans. Regular order, for now, will remain
a memory from a bygone era.
"We talked about how we might move forward on appropriations at this juncture... Putting all
the appropriations together in one package is one option," said Rep Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.),
a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. "I think certainly, when you look at
the calendar, you've got to say: It's crunch time, and of course trying to do all these
appropriations bills in that short period of time" would be difficult.
Under the Budget Control Act, Republicans in fiscal 2018 face $5 billion in across-the-board
cuts to defense and non-defense programs unless they take action. Trump wants to increase
defense spending and request new money to build a border wall with Mexico. That, however,
would require Congress to raise spending caps put in place years ago.
In order to do that, Republicans would need the support of at least eight Democrats in the
Senate, which is extremely unlikely at this point. Democrats typically demand dollar-fordollar funding boosts for non-defense programs, such as transportation or housing, in order to
support defense increases. They've also sworn to never support funding for Trump's wall,
something the White House wants to push for in earnest this fall — even at the risk of a
shutdown fight.
During Thursday's House GOP conference meeting, Republicans harped on Senate rules
requiring 60 votes for passage instead of a simple majority. They discussed the possibility of
convincing Senate Republicans to go nuclear on spending bills, as they did to confirm
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch — though that's unlikely at best.
"We do our appropriations in the House... then, it goes over to the Senate and they say, 'No,
we have to work with Democrats,'" said Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), who often rants about
Senate rules and wants Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster. "What will come out of
this process is going to be a significantly, in large part, a Democrat omnibus ... We don't seem
to have the courage to face the real problem head on."
Republicans, however, can't point to Democrats for all their budget problems: The conference
faces a critical moment right now over how far they go in their own budget. Conservatives
want drastically lower spending and are pushing GOP leaders to use reconciliation to cut
safety-net programs. But that idea is sure to repel moderate Republicans, putting GOP leaders
in the awkward situation of trying to find a way to garner 216 votes for passage. In the past,
they've had to turn to Democrats to pass spending bills.
Defense hawks want dramatically higher spending. And all Republicans talk about balancing
the budget, which is only possible if they raise taxes — an anathema — or cut entitlement
programs. Trump has already said we won't touch Social Security retirement funds or
Medicare.
"This is gonna be a brutal battle," said one GOP source. "Defense hawks want $640 [billion],

 appropriators want $516 [billion] for non-defense, moderates don't want any changes to
mandatory. And yet everyone says the budget still has to balance. Those numbers don't add
up. And a budget that doesn't have serious deficit reduction isn't going to make it out of
committee."
Much is at stake. If Republicans don't agree on a blueprint, they will never get to tax reform.
That's because only after passing the budget can they unlock the fast-tracking tool known as
reconciliation that allows them to pass tax reform without a single Democratic vote in the
Senate.
When asked when — and if — House Republicans would unveil their own budget, Budget
Committee Chairwoman Diane Black (R-Tenn.) was non-committal.
"We're working on it, and we'll let you know when we get to that point," Black said. "We're
going to bring it out as soon as we get consensus and get all of our people together."
And Black faithfully repeated that line several time no matter what question she was asked
about the budget. "That's all I'm gonna give you, that we're working on it," Black said. GOP
insiders expect the budget to be released in June.
There isn't much time to deliberate.
While the budget process typically starts in February, after the president releases his budget,
Trump waited until the end of May to release the details of his fiscal blueprint. Even though
the Trump budget — with huge spending cuts to domestic problems, big tax cuts and some
fuzzy math to make it balance — was dead on arrival, the delay in sending it to Capitol Hill
set lawmakers back, all while the issues dividing the Republican Conference are just becoming
tougher and tougher.
"People know that we have an abbreviated timeframe for the appropriations process," said
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), who sits on both the Appropriations and Budget panels.
Cole said Appropriations Committee Republicans met privately on Wednesday night to
discuss the situation, but he acknowledged GOP lawmakers will miss the Sept. 30 deadline for
passing spending bills.
"We're prepared to work Saturdays, whatever we need to do," Cole said. "We can get the bills
ready to get all 12 bills out of committee. The real question is do you have the time to do them
on the floor? Probably not. So you're gonna have 'minibuses' or an omnibus. I think there's just
probably not the time given health care, given tax reform and everything else we've gotta get
done."
Kentucky Rep. John Yarmuth, top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, says the GOP
infighting over spending priorities is par for the course.
"We've got a Republican majority that's having a hard time governing," Yarmuth said. "We
saw it on health care. It doesn't surprise that's it happening on the budget as well."
Yarmuth said his aides tried on Thursday to find out from their GOP counterparts whether a
budget would be marked up in June.
"They clearly are undecided about what they're going to do," Yarmuth added.

 Yarmuth, Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.) — ranking member on Appropriations — and party
leaders want to get rid of any spending limits so they can boost funding for domestic
programs.
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Trump to tap nonproliferation expert as DOE's top lawyer Back
By Alex Guillén   05/23/2017 05:55 PM EDT
President Donald Trump plans to nominate David Jonas to be the Energy Department's general
counsel, the White House announced today.
Jonas, a partner at the Virginia law firm Fluet, Huber and Hoang since 2016, was also a DOE
landing team member and is an expert on nuclear nonproliferation.
He previously served as the general counsel for the National Nuclear Security Administration,
DOE's nuclear security arm, from 2001 to 2010, according to his LinkedIn page. From 2012 to
2014, Jonas was general counsel for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, an
independent agency that advises DOE on nuclear defense facilities.
Jonas's resume also includes a year as DOE's director of legal strategy and analysis and a year
as a vice president at the Pentagon Federal Credit Union. He holds advanced law degrees in
military law and international law.
Jonas's wife, Tina Jonas, served as chief financial officer for the FBI under Robert Mueller
and later as CFO and under secretary of Defense from 2004 to 2008.
WHAT'S NEXT: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee likely will schedule a
hearing on his nomination for sometime after Congress returns from its Memorial Day recess
in early June.
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Protesters disrupt FERC, DOE nominees' hearing Back
By Darius Dixon   05/25/2017 11:34 AM EDT
A handful of climate change and anti-natural gas protesters took turns interrupting the Senate
Energy and Natural Resources Committee nomination hearing of President Donald Trump's
two FERC appointees and an Energy Department deputy this morning.
The disruptions at the hearing for FERC nominees Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson and

 deputy Energy secretary candidate Dan Brouillette started about 45 minutes into the meeting,
with one protester screaming "FERC hurts families. Shut FERC down!"
Three other protesters interrupted the hearing in the next 15 minutes.
"I am compelled to interrupt this because I have seen the destruction that climate change
[causes]," one woman said, as Sen. Joe Manchin peppered the nominees with questions.
As the woman and another protester were escorted out, and Manchin was assured by
Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski that he had not lost any of his time questioning the nominees, he
looked at the nominees and said "God bless America," drawing laughs from the audience.
Several organizations have signed onto a pledge to oppose any of Trump's appointments to
FERC, and anti-gas protesters have regularly interrupted meetings at the agency's headquarters
for more than two years.
The number of seats available to the public were limited at the hearing because the nominees
brought more than 30 family members and friends.
WHAT'S NEXT: Murkowski told committee members today that they should expect to vote
on the three nominees, along with Deputy Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, shortly after the
upcoming week-long Memorial Day recess.
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FERC nominees: Grid needs all-of-the-above energy mix Back
By Esther Whieldon   05/25/2017 03:46 PM EDT
President Donald Trump's picks to fill two of the vacancies at FERC stuck to largely
conservative talking points on the role of renewables and nuclear generation on the electricity
grid at their confirmation hearing today, advocating for an all-of-the-above approach.
Neil Chatterjee, an aide to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Rob Powelson, a
Pennsylvania utility regulator, were asked by lawmakers on the Senate Energy and Natural
Resources Committee what they think the nation's energy mix should look like in the future,
and how FERC should address state policies that affect regional power market prices.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who has argued that coal-fired generation was crucial for grid
reliability, quizzed the nominees on their definition of baseload fuels.
Powelson said that in the PJM Interconnection market in the Mid-Atlantic region, those
baseload supplies were nuclear, coal and natural gas, but that "renewables are playing a part of
this energy mix."
"But they're the resources right now that seem to be evolving, and on a national level as well,"
Powelson said. "There's a tectonic shift taking place across the U.S."

 Chatterjee agreed with Powelson, saying all generation sources were important."We need coal,
we need nuclear, we need hydro and we need renewables and then I think obviously gas plays
an important role. Sometimes it serves as baseload, sometimes it serves as backup," and
sometimes it's used opportunistically, he said.
If confirmed, Chatterjee and Powelson, both Republicans, will join the agency that has been
without a quorum and unable to make any major decisions for almost four months. Among the
major issues they would help decide if confirmed is how FERC should accommodate state
policies that promote nuclear and renewables but could affect grid reliability and power prices,
whether the grid can provide better incentives for battery storage, and how FERC should
address state efforts to prevent solar developers from using the Public Utility Regulatory
Policies Act to force utilities to sign power purchase contracts.
The Trump administration has pushed policies to reverse the decline in the coal industry while
stimulating new oil and natural gas production, veering sharply from the Obama
administration's emphasis on curbing climate change and promoting renewables. Under the
leadership of former chairmen Jon Wellinghoff and Norman Bay, FERC used its authority to
promote demand response, storage and other clean-energy technologies.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), who noted her state aimed to keep its nuclear power plants
from closing, asked if the two "agree that state legislatures [are] the appropriate place for these
policies to be decided, and as FERC commissioners would you act to pre-empt these laws as
some have suggested?"
Both nominees pledged to keep an "open mind" on the issues and said they respect states'
rights to establish their own energy policies. But Powelson noted earlier in the hearing that
FERC may have to "step in" if state actions prevent the agency from following its own market
and grid reliability mandates.
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) asked how FERC should respond to pressure from the solar
industry to intervene in moves by some states to staunch the flow of new projects they are
building under PURPA, which is overseen by FERC but implemented at the state level.
"While you have my assurance I would work very seriously on these issues should I be
confirmed, I think any major changes need to come from this body and not from FERC,"
Chatterjee said.
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By Alex Guillén   05/25/2017 05:42 PM EDT
Former Massey Energy chief Don Blankenship asked the Supreme Court today to overturn his
conviction related to the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine disaster that killed 29 of his workers.
A jury in 2015 acquitted Blankenship of various felony charges related to the disaster, but
convicted him on a misdemeanor, conspiracy to violate mine safety standards. He was recently

 released from prison after serving a one-year sentence.
His appeal to the 4th Circuit was rejected in January, and now Blankenship has asked the
Supreme Court to intervene because of two alleged infirmities with his trial.
One involves how a witness was questioned, while the other argues that the jury was given
bad instructions about whether Blankenship had to "willfully" violate the law. Blankenship
has long maintained that federal prosecutors did not prove he was specifically aware of the
issues that led to the explosion.
It is unclear whether the Supreme Court will take Blankenship's appeal.
However, the high court last year overturned another high-profile criminal conviction out of
the 4th Circuit — former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell. A unanimous court ruled that
McDonnell had been wrongly convicted on bribery charges that were defined too broadly. The
government decided not to re-try McDonnell.
While Blankenship's case is significantly different, he does cite McDonnell's exoneration in
his Supreme Court filing to argue that "instructional error [is] not harmless where it allowed
conviction for conduct that is not a crime."
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Afternoon Energy, presented by POET: Trump punts on Paris — DOE abandons Moniz"s borehole drama — Army
Corps budget docs up
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 4:24:15 PM

By Kelsey Tamborrino   05/24/2017 04:22 PM EDT
With help from Darius Dixon and Annie Snider
WHEN IN ROME, FORGET ABOUT PARIS: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told
reporters today that it's unlikely the president will make a decision on the Paris climate change
agreement before he returns to the U.S. During his visit with Pope Francis, President Donald
Trump was pressed by the Vatican Secretary of State on his stance on climate change, and he
asked Trump to keep the U.S. in the Paris agreement.
When asked about the meeting, Tillerson said Trump "hasn't made a final decision" on the
Paris deal and likely will not until "after we get home." Tillerson told reporters that there was
"a good exchange [on] the difficulty of balancing addressing climate change, responses to
climate change, and ensuring that you still have a thriving economy and you can still offer
people jobs so they can feed their families and have a prosperous economy." The secretary and
former Exxon Mobil CEO said that's "a difficult balancing act to take" and said the
administration is looking forward "to having further talks with them on climate policy."
That means Trump will likely spend two days starting Friday getting pressure to stay in the
deal from the heads of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. The
Trump administration has left its options open in the preparation for the G-7 meeting, refusing
to offer clear positions on climate change, Eric Wolff reports. Tillerson, asked what could
come out of the G-7 meeting, told reporters he didn't expect any trade agreement, but instead
"what there will be is a very frank discussion and exchange on why these trade unbalances
exist."
THE POPE'S BOOK CLUB: Pope Francis presented Trump with a copy of his encyclical on
climate change and the environment — Laudato Si' — along with several books during their
first meeting this morning, Anthony Adrgana reports. Trump said after receiving the gifts,
"Well I'll be reading them" and later added of the pope "He is something. We had a fantastic
meeting."
Welcome to Afternoon Energy and welcome to Wednesday! I'm your host Kelsey
Tamborrino. Send your thoughts, news and tips to ktamborrino@politico.com,
mdaily@politico.com and njuliano@politico.com, and keep up with us on Twitter at
@kelseytam, @dailym1, @nickjuliano, @Morning_Energy and @POLITICOPro.
PRUITT: CPP STILL UP IN THE AIR: EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said today that he
has not yet decided on a path forward for the Clean Power Plan and regulation of greenhouse
gas emissions from power plants, Alex Guillén reports. "We're going to evaluate our authority
under Section 111. We're going to evaluate our authority under the Clean Air Act with respect
to stationary sources and make an informed decision about what Congress has empowered us
to do in those areas. And that's yet to be determined," Pruitt said at an event hosted by the law
firm Faegre Baker Daniels.

 DOE ABANDONS MONIZ'S BOREHOLE DRAMA: Energy Secretary Rick Perry has
nixed an initiative held over from his predecessor aimed at drilling a miles-deep hole as a way
of disposing of nuclear waste and studying geothermal energy, the Associated Press reports .
Moniz's Energy Department underestimated the degree of opposition the borehole project
would face: it was initially kicked out of South Dakota and blocked in North Dakota before
proposing to dig in a different South Dakota locale. Residents, local commissioners and
politicians often didn't believe DOE's statements and documents professing that the boreholes
would only be for research and not actual nuclear waste. DOE was caught so flatfooted that
energy appropriators scolded DOE last year over the process.
EPA PUTS OUT CALL FOR NEW SCIENCE ADVISERS: EPA is officially opening the
nomination process for members of a scientific advisory board targeted by the Trump
administration. A notice set to run in Thursday's Federal Register seeks nominations by July
21 for the Board of Scientific Counselors, which advises the agency on research, and which
lost half its members when EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt declined to renominate nine
individuals earlier this month. According to the notice, the agency is seeking people from
academia, industry or elsewhere with expertise in a range of issues, including atmospheric
science, climate change, engineering and public health.
The board's chairwoman, University of Minnesota Professor Deborah Swackhamer, told
lawmakers Tuesday she's concerned about her board's ability to function with only five
members, and said she is "troubled" and "fearful" that the administration appears to be
marginalizing and politicizing science.
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THREE MILE ISLAND MAY CLOSE: Exelon Corp. warned today that it may have to shut
down its Three Mile Island nuclear plant before its license expires. The money-losing plant
lost out for the third year in a row on an opportunity to provide standby power for the PJM
market, Darius Dixon reports. It was unable to promise low enough prices to participate in the
2020-21 capacity program, which offers payments to power plants for the promise of
delivering electricity when regional grid operators call on them. In a statement , Exelon said
the Three Mile Island plant "did not clear in auction, placing it at risk of early retirement." The
company blamed the plant's woes on "continued low wholesale power prices and the lack of
federal or Pennsylvania energy policies that value zero-emissions nuclear energy."
ARMY CORPS BUDGET DOCS UP: Just like many of its projects, the Army Corps of
Engineers delivered its budget justification documents late. The documents detail how specific
port, levee, dam and ecosystem restoration projects across the country would share the 16
percent cut proposed by the Trump administration. Workplans, explaining how the agency will
use extra money sent by Congress in this year's continuing resolution, still aren't out.
Among those dispirited by the proposal is the barge industry, which had made major
advances in its priorities in recent years, including getting a 29-cent-per-gallon fuel tax passed
for the industry in order to fund its share of new lock and dam projects. Not only would the
Trump budget proposal collect that revenue and leave much of it in the bank rather than spend
on projects, but it would levy a new user fee in the industry that would also be left to
accumulate in the bank, said Mike Toohey, president of the Waterways Council, Inc.

 FEINSTEIN PRESSES ZINKE ON MOJAVE WATER PIPELINE: Sen. Dianne
Feinstein (D-Calif.) is pressing Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke about a controversial water
pipeline proposal that Democrats raised conflict-of-interest concerns about during hearings for
Zinke's deputy. "Given that it is the mission of your department to protect and responsibly
manage our natural resources, I would hope that you would not allow a single company with
powerful lobbyists to circumvent our laws and degrade a national treasure for corporate
profit," Feinstein wrote in a letter to Zinke today, urging him not reverse an Obama
administration decision on the Cadiz pipeline.
David Bernhardt, who Trump named to be Zinke's No. 2, lobbied for the Cadiz water
project, which would pump groundwater from a fragile aquifer below the Mojave desert to
southern California communities. It sought to use a railroad right-of-way to avoid federal
environmental review, but the Obama administration knocked down that approach. In March,
the Trump administration reversed the legal opinions behind the Obama administration denial.
Bernhardt said at his nomination hearing last week that he was not involved with that decision,
but Maria Cantwell , the top Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Committee handling his nomination, has urged him to recuse himself from such issues relating
to his former clients during the entirety of his tenure.
ICAHN'S BIG WIN: Billionaire Carl Icahn's oil refining company, CVR Energy Inc. saved
about $60 million in the first quarter of the year as the market shifted because of expectations
that the administration will alter a regulation involving renewable fuels. "It's much more than a
lucky break," Bloomberg reports . "As a 'special regulatory adviser' to President Donald
Trump, Icahn has been advocating the kind of relief that will benefit his company. Icahn's cost
savings show how the Trump administration has let officials' outside business interests
influence policy decisions." In March, Icahn said he was shorting the credits, called renewable
identification numbers — a move that has already paid off for CVR, in which Icahn
Enterprises LP owns an 82 percent stake. (h/t POLITICO Influence)
AEE ENDORSES CHATTERJEE FOR FERC: Ahead of the Senate Natural Resources
Committee hearing Thursday on FERC nominees Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson,
Advanced Energy Economy released a statement of support for one of the would-be
commissioners. AEE Vice President of Federal Affairs Arvin Ganesan said in a statement that
AEE "strongly supports" Chatterjee's nomination, saying he "shares our fundamental belief
that markets thrive when there is true competition on the basis of all the attributes various
technologies have to offer." AEE also noted it has a long-standing relationship with Powelson,
particularly during his roles as Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission commissioner and as
president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, "but he was
unable to meet with AEE, which is necessary for a formal endorsement, prior to tomorrow's
confirmation hearing," it said.
QUICK HITS:
— Hanford nuclear cleanup budget slashed in energy proposal, Bloomberg.
— Climate policies could boost economic growth by 5 percent, OECD says, InsideClimate
News.
— Shell, Exxon may appeal over planned Groningen gas output cut, Reuters.
— Trump's pick for EPA enforcement office was a lobbyist for Superfund polluters, The

 Intercept.
— Scientists just published an entire study refuting Pruitt on climate change, The Washington
Post.
WIDE WORLD OF POLITICS:
— Trump ditches his feud in gracious visit with the pope
— How Trump killed political mudslinging
— GOP turns to familiar foil amid Trump woes: Pelosi
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Trump won't make Paris decision until he returns to U.S. Back
By Eric Wolff   05/24/2017 11:03 AM EDT
President Donald Trump likely won't make a decision on the Paris climate treaty until he
returns to the U.S., Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters today.
The Vatican Secretary of State pressed Trump on climate change today and asked the
president to keep the U.S. in the Paris climate agreement.
"But we had a good exchange [on] the difficulty of balancing addressing climate change,
responses to climate change, and ensuring that you still have a thriving economy and you can
still offer people jobs so they can feed their families and have a prosperous economy,"
Tillerson said, according to a pool report. "And that's a difficult balancing act to take, and so I
think we had a good exchange there, and we look forward to having further talks with them on
climate policy."
Pope Francis had welcomed Trump to the Vatican by handing Trump a signed copy of his
encyclical calling for action on climate change. Tillerson said he did not know if the Pope
discussed the issue with Trump.
When asked about the meeting on Air Force One, Tillerson said Trump "hasn't made a final
decision" on the Paris deal and likely will not until "after we get home."
That means Trump will likely spend two days starting Friday getting pressure to stay in the
deal from the heads of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The

 Trump administration has left its options open in the preparation for the G-7 meeting, refusing
to offer clear positions on climate change as part of the advance preparations typical for high
level meetings.
WHAT'S NEXT: Trump will meet with G-7 leaders, and possibly make a decision after he
returns home next week.
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Trump's hazy views confuse allies ahead of summit Back
By Tara Palmeri   05/24/2017 05:10 AM EDT
BRUSSELS — President Donald Trump's vague stances on climate and trade have frustrated
U.S. allies just days before a major international summit in Italy, senior French and Italian
officials said.
Officials from the G-7 countries meeting later this week are crafting the formal statement
they'll issue from the gathering, as is typically done ahead of such staid, prepackaged summits
of world leaders. The French are leaning on Trump to clarify whether he wants to pull out of
the Paris climate agreement, and Italy hopes he will agree to accept more migrants fleeing war
in the Middle East or contribute funds to help Europe deal with the flood of people.
U.S. officials, however, have so far submitted broad points that fail to nail down positions on
issues the leaders will discuss Friday and Saturday in Taormina, Italy, according to four
foreign officials and one U.S. official reached by POLITICO.
"We haven't exactly seen the same situation before," said Pierre Vimont, a former French
ambassador to the United States who said he had spoken to people involved in the G-7
negotiations. "It's been difficult to find an agreement with the Americans."
The discord could cause drama during Trump's first foreign trip as president, which has so far
gone smoothly. The president hasn't made up his mind on key policies, and he has a habit of
switching stances, leaving overseas allies guessing which way Trump will lean on major
decisions that could affect domestic politics in their own countries.
As a presidential candidate, Trump said NATO was obsolete and that China manipulated its
currency. Since taking office, he has reversed himself on both. Leaders attending the summit
hope they can similarly sway him during the upcoming meetings to remain in a major climate
pact and support trade negotiations with the European Union.
Trump's indecision could be a negotiating tactic designed to see what foreign leaders will offer
him. A White House official who has seen the United States' key points said the U.S. so far
has agreed to include only general language in the G-7 communiqué — the formal statement
out of the gathering that signals the agreements reached or commitments made by participants
— such as "promote economic prosperity and global growth."
"He will address unfair trade practices and other global issues, such as the role of innovation

 in the economy, women's equality, and food security," the official said.
But these broad strokes aren't satisfying allies who want Trump, who has not named
ambassadors to countries involved, to clear up the confusion.
"Trade and climate are holding up the communiqué," said a senior French official.
Trump has long made clear that he prefers bilateral trade deals over multilateral deals like the
North American Free Trade Agreement, but the European Union trades as a bloc and does not
allow members like France, Italy and Germany to reach bilateral agreements.
Negotiations on an EU-U.S. trade deal known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment
Partnership have stalled since Trump's election.
On the Paris climate agreement, a 2015 deal to tackle global warming, Trump has said he
wants to give the leaders a chance to make their case to him in person. But a White House
official familiar with conversations about the deal said Trump has indicated he's leaning
toward backing out.
For domestic political reasons, Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni would like a
commitment from the U.S. to take more migrants or provide financial support to Italy, which
will likely see a surge of migrants with the change of seasons. A senior Italian diplomat said
they realize the request is unlikely to be granted.
Italian officials hope that they will get clearer signals from Trump after his meeting on
Wednesday with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Italian foreign minister Angelino
Alfano, though that conversation will last only about 40 minutes with translation, a senior
Italian diplomat said.
There are also expected to be precise commitments on fighting terrorism as well as on the
Syrian crisis, according to a French official with knowledge of the negotiations.
It's still unclear how the disputes will be resolved, but Trump has shown a willingness to go in
new directions, said Vimont, the former French ambassador.
"This new U.S. administration has been much more ready to change drastically what the
previous administration was doing," said Vimont. "This is why it makes the whole process of
drafting a communiqué more difficult than before."
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Pope gives climate encyclical to Trump Back
By Anthony Adragna   05/24/2017 09:17 AM EDT
Pope Francis presented President Donald Trump with a copy of his encyclical on climate
change and the environment — Laudato Si' — as part of several books he gifted during their
first meeting this morning.

 Trump said after receiving the gifts, "Well I'll be reading them" and later added of the pope
"He is something. We had a fantastic meeting."
The meeting came as Trump is mulling whether to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate
agreement.
WHAT'S NEXT: Trump is expected to make a decision on Paris around the upcoming G7
summit later this week.
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Pruitt: Future for carbon rules 'yet to be determined' Back
By Alex Guillén   05/24/2017 02:04 PM EDT
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said today that he has not yet decided on a path forward
regarding the Clean Power Plan and regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from power
plants.
"We're going to evaluate our authority under Section 111. We're going to evaluate our
authority under the Clean Air Act with respect to stationary sources and make an informed
decision about what Congress has empowered us to do in those areas. And that's yet to be
determined," Pruitt said at an event hosted by the law firm Faegre Baker Daniels.
Pruitt reiterated his uncertainty about what "tools" EPA can use under the Clean Air Act,
though as Oklahoma's attorney general he sued EPA over its use of Section 111(d) to write the
Clean Power Plan with fuel shifting requirements.
Agencies tend to get into trouble when they "imagine new authority" or try to "do the job of
Congress," Pruitt said.
Pruitt also hinted at a much more restrained approach that he thinks would survive court
challenges.
"This Supreme Court, in my view, is a Supreme Court that will say very clearly to all
executive agencies, 'do the job of the statute, do the job Congress assigned to you. If you seek
to do more than that, it's going to be an issue,'" he said.
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Senate appropriators scold DOE for bungled borehole project Back
By Darius Dixon   04/14/2016 03:41 PM EDT

 DOE may be pursuing a "consent-based" approach for siting nuclear projects, but lawmakers
on the Senate Appropriations Committee aren't impressed with how it handled the local
outreach for a research effort in North Dakota.
The $35 million DOE research project run by Battelle Memorial Institute is studying deep
boreholes as a way of disposing of nuclear waste and geothermal energy. Although DOE
repeatedly emphasized that no waste would be stored in this particular borehole, state and
county officials in North Dakota, where the miles-deep hole was set to be dug, said they were
kept in the dark. Things quickly spiraled as locals feared that radioactive waste would
eventually be shipped to the area, and they moved to block it.
In the bill report for the Senate energy and water appropriations legislation approved by the
Committee today, lawmakers told the agency to get its act together if it wants to pursue more
controversial projects.
"The Committee supports the Department's efforts to develop a process for consent-based
siting by engaging State, local, and tribal government entities," the report says. "However, The
Committee directs the Department to take a more active role in future consent-based siting
processes for spent nuclear fuel or any other high level waste than it has demonstrated in the
deep borehole demonstration project in North Dakota."
"The Secretary is encouraged to ensure lessons learned from the demonstration project in
North Dakota are incorporated into its plan to develop a process for future consent-based
siting," the bill report states.
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EPA science board chairwoman 'concerned' about lack of members Back
By Annie Snider   05/23/2017 11:24 AM EDT
The chairwoman of the EPA scientific advisory board that has been targeted by the Trump
administration said she is concerned about the board's ability to function with so few
members.
Deborah Swackhamer, chair of EPA's Board of Scientific Counselors and a University of
Minnesota professor, told the House Science Committee's environment panel that her board is
down to just five members since EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt declined to renominate nine
of the board's 18 members. Four members have rotated off after their second terms and two
subcommittee members also resigned in protest.
"I'm obviously concerned. My committee is no longer populated. I'm anxious that it gets
repopulated as quickly as possible," she said.
An EPA spokesman has said the agency is reopening the nomination process and indicated
Pruitt is looking to increase industry voices on the panel.
Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) defended the move, arguing there was no reason to "rubber

 stamp" renominations when there is a pool of other interested scientists, and he questioned
why "such an open and honest process" would be an issue.
But the panel's Democrats argued the move is part of a pattern of trying to undermine science,
including by removing references to climate change from agency websites and deciding not to
ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos despite the recommendation of EPA's scientists.
"I'm concerned that today the Trump administration is attempting to silence federal scientists
and offer alternative facts rather than scientific evidence," said the panel's top Democrat, Rep.
Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas).
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Exelon warns of more nuclear woes after PJM auction Back
By Darius Dixon   05/24/2017 11:55 AM EDT
Exelon Corp. warned today that it may have to shut down its money-losing Three Mile Island
nuclear plant before its license expires after the plant lost out for the third year in a row on an
opportunity to provide standby power for the PJM market.
The plant was unable to promise low enough prices to participate in the 2020-2021 capacity
program, which offers payments to power plants for the promise of delivering electricity when
regional grid operators call on them.
Three Mile Island "did not clear in auction, placing it at risk of early retirement," Exelon said
in a statement. The company blamed the plant's woes on "continued low wholesale power
prices and the lack of federal or Pennsylvania energy policies that value zero-emissions
nuclear energy."
While the plant's operating license would let it run into 2034, Exelon said it only has
obligations to run Three Mile Island through May 2019, leaving its fate an open question after
that. "Exelon has been working with stakeholders on options for the continued operation of
TMI," it said.
The 837-megawatt reactor didn't clear the two previous capacity auctions and has been losing
money for five years, the company said. Its 2016 annual report labeled Three Mile Island as its
plant with "the greatest risk of early retirement."
Exelon has previously warned about shutting down nuclear plants in New York and Illinois
only to reverse those decisions after it successfully convinced those states to step in with new
nuclear subsidy programs.
WHAT'S NEXT: The Pennsylvania legislature recently created a bipartisan, bicameral
"nuclear energy caucus" although it's unclear whether when or if the group will move
legislation. Nuclear-friendly programs in New York and Illinois are in the early stages of
being challenged in court and will determine how other states proceed with any new energy
initiatives that critics say distort electricity markets.

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Trump ditches his feud in gracious visit with the pope Back
By Louis Nelson and Giada Zampano   05/24/2017 05:54 AM EDT
VATICAN CITY — President Donald Trump visited Wednesday with Pope Francis, one of
his highest profile feuding partners from last year's campaign, exchanging gifts in a meeting
that the president labeled "fantastic."
Trump's stop at the Vatican comes amid a nine-day, multi-nation trip, his first as president.
Trump also met Wednesday with Italian political leaders, but the visit with Pope Francis was
widely considered one of the trip's crucial moments, given the rhetoric the two men had hurled
at one another from across the Atlantic during the presidential election.
The president was effusively gracious to the pope throughout the meeting, according to the
traveling pool of reporters who were allowed to observe some of Trump's time with him,
thanking him repeatedly as they exchanged gifts. Trump again told the pope, "Thank you.
Thank you. I won't forget what you said," as their meeting came to a close. Pope Francis
responded by telling the president "buena suerte," Spanish for "good luck."
"Honor of a lifetime to meet His Holiness Pope Francis. I leave the Vatican more determined
than ever to pursue PEACE in our world," Trump wrote on Twitter following his visit.
Trump was accompanied at the meetings, which a traveling pool of reporters was briefly
allowed to see, by senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump,
the president's daughter who is also a White House adviser. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson,
First Lady Melania Trump and National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster were also among
the U.S. delegation.
Both the first lady and the president's daughter wore black dresses and black veils, in
accordance with the Vatican custom for women who meet the pontiff. Pope Francis could be
heard by reporters asking the first lady, who is from Slovenia, if she had been giving the
president potizza, a Slovenian dessert.
A readout of the visit provided by the Vatican called the meeting between the two men
"cordial" and said they spoke of "the promotion of peace in the world through political
negotiation and inter-religious dialogue, with particular reference to the situation in the Middle
East and the protection of Christian communities."
Both Trump and the pope share a "joint commitment in favor of life and freedom of worship
and conscience," the Vatican noted, as well as a hope for a "serene collaboration" between the
U.S. government and the Catholic Church in the U.S. on issues including immigration,
healthcare and education.
The president presented Pope Francis with a first edition set of books written by Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr., as well as a bronze statue that the White House said "represents hope for a

 peaceful tomorrow."
"This is a gift for you. These are books from Martin Luther King. I think you will enjoy
them," Trump told the pope.
The pope, in return, gave Trump a set of his own writings, including his 2015 encyclical on
climate change and the environment. Also among the pope's gifts to Trump was a copy of this
year's World Day of Peace message, which the Pope said he had personally signed for Trump.
The president told Pope Francis that "I'll be reading" what he was given.
Also among the gifts for Trump was a medal made by a Roman artist with an olive branch on
it, which the pope said symbolized peace. The president responded by telling Pope Francis that
"we can use peace."
The meeting, which the pool report noted was stiff at its start, marked a dramatic warming
between the two leaders, who have regularly been at odds over issues including immigration
and refugees. The pope has been especially critical of Trump's promise to build a wall along
U.S.-Mexico border, visiting and saying mass along the Mexican side of the border and telling
reporters last year that "A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be,
and not building bridges, is not Christian."
Trump called the pope's statement "disgraceful" in a statement released by his campaign,
adding that "if and when the Vatican is attacked by ISIS, which as everyone knows is ISIS's
ultimate trophy, I can promise you that the Pope would have only wished and prayed that
Donald Trump would have been President because this would not have happened."
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How Trump killed political mudslinging Back
By Gabriel Debenedetti   05/24/2017 05:15 AM EDT
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — In Montana's upcoming special election, Republican Greg
Gianforte and Democrat Rob Quist are getting pounded on the airwaves and in the local
papers. Democrats paint Gianforte as an out-of-touch plutocrat with financial ties to Russia
and ISIS. Republicans frame Quist, a musician, as a tax-dodging pothead who's skipped out on
his debts and performed at a nudist resort.
Yet political pros from Kalispell to Washington, D.C. are amazed that so little of the mud
seems to be sticking.
Now some are wondering if it's the new normal after a bitter 2016 presidential election
campaign marked by an avalanche of attacks and sensational revelations against Donald
Trump that once would have doomed candidates to defeat.
"The threshold for oppo is certainly higher and the shock value is at a different level given
Trump," said longtime Democratic strategist Zac Petkanas, a veteran of the Democratic
National Committee and the Hillary Clinton campaign, pointing to a new, hyper-charged

 political landscape constantly filled with Trump news.
Private GOP polling shows Thursday's contest for Montana's lone seat in the House of
Representatives has tightened slightly in the home stretch. Gianforte confirmed as much on
Tuesday, twice declaring to roughly 40 residents in a park here that, "This race is closer than it
should be."
Among other things, Gianforte was still dealing with political blowback from the health care
reform bill — the New York Times reported that he had praised his party's unpopular
American Health Care Act in a private call with Washington lobbyists after refusing to take a
public stance on it earlier in the day.
But that wasn't all. He's been the subject of reports asserting he has financial ties to Russian
companies under sanction by the United States, and that he owns a stake in a Swiss cement
company accused of making payments to ISIS.
Yet Gianforte remains the favorite, leading strategists to question what exactly it will take to
break through in a noisy political ecosystem dominated by Trump, and whether the opposition
research hits on him have just faded into background noise.
"There's been so much money thrown at this race — it's the most expensive race in Montana's
history and the shortest race in Montana's history — [that] it's reached a saturation point," said
Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines, who held the House seat from 2013 to 2015 and is close to
Gianforte.
Local operatives on both sides say their internal polling numbers for Quist have also barely
budged, despite reports of the Democrat's rocky financial history — including tax liens —
regular marijuana use and news that he was taking a salary from his campaign. (Public polling
has been sparse for this race.)
"What moves a voter is not always going to align with what the national media is covering in a
given day, so you need to adapt for that reality in the Trump era," said Jessica Mackler,
president of American Bridge, the main Democratic opposition research group. That means
the onus is now on researchers to find new ways to distribute their material, she said,
indicating that the circulation of packaged hits online might be more effective than trying to
place them in a traditional press that's so focused on Trump.
Some trace the phenomenon directly to the new president, on whom opponents on both sides
of the aisle struggled to land a campaign-altering punch. It wasn't that research had no effect
on Trump by November 2016 — he entered office as the least popular president-elect ever,
Mackler noted — but his opponents were so overwhelmed with the amount of material
suddenly flooding the zone that they were unsuccessful in using it to create a single narrative
against him that resonated with enough voters.
"If you think of a campaign as a ship sailing from Point A to Point B, the role of opposition
research on either side is missiles that sink the ship by driving the hull underwater," explained
Colin Reed, the executive director of America Rising, the largest Republican opposition
research firm.
"If you look at a guy like Donald Trump, he is someone who had decades worth of universal
name ID. He was a reality star with a show, people knew who he was, he had lived and thrived

 in the busiest media market in the country. So he had a hull that could withstand attacks,
because people felt like they knew him," said Reed, whose group spent years going after
Hillary Clinton and successfully driving her favorability rating down ahead of 2016.
But with Trump now in office after a scarring campaign, the political media environment is
desensitized to what would previously be major surprises, said researchers on both sides,
pointing to how little national attention has been paid to Quist and Gianforte's headlines,
considering their shock value and the national focus on their special election.
With the threshold for breakthrough oppo suddenly higher than ever, the parties are placing an
extra premium on finding the kind of penetrating intel that might cut through the muddle.
That's why the research department was the only one deemed important enough to be left
intact as the Democratic Party's new chairman took over this year. It's why the RNC's research
staff has ballooned to 10 researchers, and why Washington is now experiencing a boom in
oppo, as outside groups staff up and Democrats search for the silver bullet that they hope will
derail the Trump presidency.
"We've found that we need an even larger war room operation, and an even larger rapid
response operation," said Mike Reed, the Republican National Committee's research director.
"We need to always just be faster in responding. There's a need for speed, to push back, to
break through the cycle."
In Georgia's Sixth Congressional District, Republicans believe oppo work on Democrat Jon
Ossoff — like revealing that he doesn't live in the district and that he'd done work for Al
Jazeera — did have some impact, crediting it with helping to suppress his support enough to
force a runoff vote in April. But that race is widely regarded as a toss-up now, in a district
HHS Secretary Tom Price routinely won by 20 or more — suggesting that Ossoff is in fact
vastly over-performing and relatively undamaged.
"For better or worse, campaigns have become another form of reality television where colorful
aspects of a candidate's biography may not be treated as a vice at all, but rather as proof of
their authenticity," said Brian Fallon, a senior Clinton aide in 2016. "In the aftermath of
Trump's election, it's fair to wonder whether anything is disqualifying anymore."
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GOP turns to familiar foil amid Trump woes: Pelosi Back
By Heather Caygle and Gabriel Debenedetti   05/24/2017 05:20 AM EDT
House Republicans are turning to a reliable villain to rev up their listless base: Nancy Pelosi.
Afraid of the ripple effect of President Donald Trump's early scandals, the GOP is looking to
motivate conservative voters by painting all Democratic candidates with Pelosi's "San
Francisco liberal values." It's an old standby for Republicans, which they're testing out again
in special House elections in Montana and Georgia, where Democrats are running
unexpectedly strong in GOP-friendly districts.

 "I think we'll see if it works. I believe it still works," National Republican Congressional
Committee Chairman Steve Stivers of Ohio said of the GOP focus on Pelosi.
Pelosi remains a deeply unpopular figure among GOP voters. She has only a 14 percent
favorability rating with Republicans, according to a Politico/Morning Consult poll released
Wednesday. And she doesn't do much better with independents — just 20 percent of those
voters view her favorably.
But in what's shaping up to be a tough environment for Republicans driven by Trump's
tumultuous administration, some Democrats are starting to think, or at least hope, that the
Pelosi-bashing trick might be growing old.
"A national campaign, using her as the boogeyman, I don't think it's going to work anymore,"
said Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.). "It's a playbook that worked for them. And people tend to
stay with what works until it doesn't. ... But I think it's a hopeful smokescreen on their part that
maybe [they think] will deflect from Trump."
Republicans have long demonized Pelosi, even before she won the speaker's gavel in 2006, in
a strategy that her supporters say reeks of sexism. But the plan for the most part has been
wildly successful, with the GOP controlling the House since 2010 and likely for the
foreseeable future. And with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton gone but Pelosi still House
minority leader, she's Republicans' primary Democratic punching bag.
This time, Republicans aren't the only ones tuning in to see whether vilifying Pelosi is still a
winning strategy. Pelosi's caucus, restless after years in the minority under her leadership, is
watching what happens now more than ever. And some are already privately demanding
change if Democrats don't pick up one of the special election seats up for grabs.
"There's a real widespread sense if the Republicans' only attack on us is Nancy Pelosi, why are
we leading with our chin?" said one House Democrat. "There's a greater and greater sense that
it's time for a change in leadership."
Pelosi's advocates say any talk of a change in leadership is minor at most and completely
unrealistic. And, they argue, Republicans are only targeting her because they have nothing to
show for having all the power in Washington.
"The GOP brand is in tatters, and their top legislative priority, Trumpcare, polls at 17 percent,"
said Jorge Aguilar, executive director of Pelosi for Congress. "The tired, rehashed strategy of
attacking Pelosi doesn't work and demonstrates just how bankrupt of ideas House Republicans
are."
"Clearly, House Republicans recognize they have no message to run on in the midterms and
they're desperately grasping at straws," said Tyler Law, a Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee spokesman.
While the special election for Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price's old seat in
Georgia's 6th Congressional District pits Republican Karen Handel against Democrat Jon
Ossoff, Republicans in Georgia and Washington have tried to shove Pelosi front and center,
peppering mentions of her name and her picture into paid ads for months.
Republicans have used the Pelosi strategy so frequently that many Democratic strategists

 working on House races now bake in an assumption that they'll have to defend against that
attack into their initial game plan. And that pattern has continued in the closing days of the
race for Montana's at-large district, which was vacated by now-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
A recent spot run by the Congressional Leadership Fund, the super PAC affiliated with
Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), for example, closes by placing pictures of Democratic candidate
Rob Quist and Pelosi next to each other.
"Quist doesn't stand with you, and in Washington Quist would stand with Nancy Pelosi and
her liberal, out-of-touch agenda, not Montana," the narrator says. "You wouldn't trust Pelosi
with your vote. Why trust Rob Quist?"
In a new robo-call running in the state, Vice President Mike Pence also gets in on the action,
urging voters, "Don't let Nancy Pelosi and the liberal Democrats take this seat out of
Republican hands."
One sign outside of Helena even included the words: Quist + Pelosi = GUN CONTROL.
Pelosi has appeared far more than any other national figure in Republican advertising in the
two marquee special election races — even though Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders spent the
past weekend in Montana campaigning for Quist, and Pelosi's personal involvement has been
minimal. The ads paint her as too liberal and too out-of-touch for the voters in the districts.
And that's been a cause for consternation among Democrats involved in both campaigns, as
well as for those thinking about the party's broader strategy as it looks to win over the kind of
Republican-leaning and independent voters it will need to seize the House in 2018.
Several rank-and-file Democrats said there have been quiet, small-group discussions recently
about whether there should be a leadership shakeup ahead of the 2018 midterms, and, if so,
when.
Still, it seems unlikely that House Democrats, long publicly resistant to the party change that
many privately say is needed, would choose now to turn their caucus upside down.
Even members who say it's time for a fresh leadership slate — Pelosi and her deputy, House
Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), have led the caucus since 2003 — say the intracaucus
tensions aren't as discernible right now. And they're generally happy with the way Pelosi has
challenged Trump, called attention to his potential ties to Russia and united the caucus to fight
GOP efforts to repeal Obamacare.
But there is an increasing awareness within the caucus, lawmakers and operatives say, that
Pelosi's image could haunt them in ways it never has before. If Democrats have a real chance
to take back the House by making the midterms a referendum on the president — a luxury
they didn't have in the Obama era — could Pelosi stand in the way?
"Watching these specials, I've thought the name Nancy Pelosi could be the finger in the dike
that prevents a wave from taking over," said one long-time Democratic consultant. "And I
think Democrats are silly not to think that's an issue."
To hear Republicans tell it, using Pelosi as their main cudgel is an obvious play. After Pelosi
was reelected Democratic leader, Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway tweeted,
"What a relief. I was worried they had learned from the elections & might be competitive and

 cohesive again."
And since Pelosi is not perceived as a "resistance" figure in the same national way that Obama
or Sanders are, tying Democratic candidates to her doesn't lend them the kind of anti-Trump
feeling that might appeal to some women and independents in these suburban districts,
according to national operatives and pollsters.
Many Democratic strategists dismiss the idea that Pelosi's image is a serious drag on the party,
noting that Trump is far better known and more controversial, and that Republicans have been
running on an anti-Pelosi line long enough that they've figured out how to combat it.
"This is what Republicans do because they're pathetic little frat boys who don't have policies
to run on," said one Democratic aide.
But within the House Democratic Caucus, some members have grown concerned that
Republicans see a chance to replicate their success from previous midterm cycles — chatter
that only grew last month after Ossoff missed a chance to avoid a runoff in his race by 2
percentage points, after months of being hammered as a Pelosi lackey.
"We should all be concerned," said one House Democrat, "that this could be a political
liability for us to pick up seats."
John Bresnahan contributed to this report.
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By Anthony Adragna   05/24/2017 05:42 AM EDT
With help from Anca Gurzu and Esther Whieldon
ON THE ROAD TO ... ST. PETER'S: All eyes turn to Vatican City this morning where
Pope Francis and President Donald Trump are meeting for the first time. Of course, the two
hold starkly different views is climate change — Francis wrote an entire encyclical urging
action to confront the problem while Trump has dismissed it as a Chinese hoax — and many
observers expect the issue to come up in their discussions as U.S. weighs whether to pull out
of the Paris agreement. Archbishop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, chancellor of the Pontifical
Academy of Sciences, told an Italian news agency last week he thought the pope might be able
to influence Trump on the issue. "This president has already changed about several things, so
perhaps on this as well," he said. The pope, for his part, said he didn't have a strategy to sway
Trump on any political issue: "We'll talk, each of us will say what he thinks. Each of us will
listen to the other," Francis said on May 13, according to Bloomberg.
ME FIRST — Democrats urge Trump to stick with Paris: Forty Senate Democrats, led by
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are sending a letter to Trump this morning urging
him not to abandon the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change. "Backing out of the Paris
Agreement now, after the years of painstaking negotiations and strong U.S. leadership it took
to get the world to this point, would be a self-inflicted injury to America's credibility and
influence on the world stage," they wrote. Schumer, as well as Democratic Sens. Tom Carper,
Maria Cantwell, Ben Cardin, Sheldon Whitehouse, Brian Schatz, and Ed Markey, will hold a
press conference in the Capitol at 10 a.m.
Meanwhile, the European Union, China and Canada have agreed to co-host a global
ministerial gathering in September to move the Paris agreement foward, Climate Action and
Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete tweeted Tuesday evening. "The three parties
agree on the need for urgent climate action and are ready to lead the way," he said in a
statement. "No one should be left behind but our message today is very clear: we are moving
ahead."
U.S. allies are frustrated by Trump's vague stances on climate change and trade in the days
preceding the G-7 summit in Taormina, Italy on Friday and Saturday this week, POLITICO's
Tara Palmeri reports. The lack of clarity on those matters is holding up the crafting of the
formal statement usually released at the end of the conferences. "Trade and climate are
holding up the communique," a senior French official said.
BUDGET URGES EVEN CHEAPER ENERGY: Don't expect many oil, natural gas and
power producers to jump aboard the Trump budget's calls for even lower energy costs as they
continue to struggle with the soft prices for their products and as the U.S. energy burden for
most households is at its lowest level in decades, Pro's Ben Lefebvre and Darius Dixon report .
Tuesday's document explicitly makes the call "for strengthening our national security,
lowering the price of electricity and transportation fuels, and driving down the cost of
consumer goods so that every American individual and business has more money to save and

 invest."
But oil producers are just regaining their footing after prices rebounded from lows in the
mid-$20s per barrel early last year. "Closing your eyes and keeping your fingers crossed that
the market will always move in one direction with fossil fuels — which, in essence, is what
the Trump administration proposes with this budget — is not what any smart business person
or political leader would pin their future economic hopes to," Josh Freed, Third Way's vice
president for clean energy, said. Not to mention that if oil price do sink, sustained low prices
could stall the deployment of new technologies, such as electric cars, potentially putting the
U.S. at risk of falling behind the rest of the world.
WELCOME TO WEDNESDAY! I'm your host Anthony Adragna, and the Nuclear Energy
Institute's Robert Powers was first to identify Rep. Darrell Issa as the wealthiest current
member of Congress. For today: Just two U.S. vice presidents have ever resigned. Who are
they? Send your tips, energy gossip and comments to aadragna@politico.com, or follow us on
Twitter @AnthonyAdragna, @Morning_Energy, and @POLITICOPro.
NON VA BENE: Fiat Chrysler faces potentially billions of dollars in fines after DOJ accused
the company of selling almost 104,000 diesel vehicles equipped with software designed to
cheat on emissions testing, Pro's Alex Guillén reports. Fiat Chrysler faces fines of $37,500 to
$45,268 per vehicle sold, along with further penalties for each undisclosed software device
and reporting violations.
The automaker flatly denied the accusations. "The company intends to defend itself with
strength especially against the accusations that it has deliberately planned to install
manipulative technology to apply to U.S. emission tests," Fiat said in a statement. As
POLITICO Europe's Joshua Posaner reports, Fiat said it has cooperated with an ongoing
investigation by EPA and the California Air Resources Board.
TRUMP TAPS ANOTHER FOR DOE POST: David Jonas, a partner at the Virginia law
firm Fluet, Huber and Hoang since 2016, has been tapped by the Trump administration to be
general counsel at DOE, Pro's Alex Guillén reports . He was previously general counsel for
the National Nuclear Security Administration, DOE's nuclear security arm, from 2001 to 2010,
and then general counsel for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, an independent
agency that advises DOE on nuclear defense facilities, from 2012 to 2014. Expect a
confirmation hearing in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee sometime after
the Memorial Day recess.
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PRUITT SPEAKS: Look for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to deliver keynote remarks
today at noon during an energy symposium hosted by Faegre Baker Daniels Consulting. Also
worth flagging: Pruitt's expected No. 2 EPA pick, Andrew Wheeler, is slated to deliver closing
remarks at 3 p.m., after FERC Commissioner Tony Clark speaks on a panel entitled "The
Future of the Electric Grid" at 2 p.m.
This is weird: Pruitt tweeted he met with Rep. Fred Upton, chairman of the Energy and
Commerce Energy Subcommittee, about "the importance of protecting the Great Lakes"

 during a Wednesday meeting. That came after Trump's budget zeroed out the $300 million
program cleaning up the Great Lakes. In addition to Upton, Pruitt also mentioned meetings
with California Democrat Rep. Jim Costa and the Congressional Western Caucus.
TOP DEMOCRAT PUSHES FOR ETHICS WAIVERS: Schumer said on Tuesday he
pressed OMB Director Mick Mulvaney to releases copies of waivers the Trump administration
granted to former lobbyists to get around their ethics pledge. That came after the White House
sent a letter to Walter Shaub Jr., the head of the Office of Government Ethics, asking him to
withdraw a request for those waivers. "There is absolutely no excuse for the Administration to
keep these waivers from the OGE or the American people," Schumer said in a statement. "
[Mulvaney] assured me that he would take my concerns under consideration — I hope they
make this change for the good of our country."
PESTICIDES BILL ON THE FLOOR: Expect House floor action today on legislation —
the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act (H.R. 953) — that would exempt pesticide applicators
from needing a Clean Water Act permit for spraying over water. It's broadly opposed by most
Democrats as well as the environmental and public health communities. Similar legislation
cleared the House in May 2016.
ZINKE TEES UP INTERIOR REORG: Look for proposals in the next couple of months
aimed at reorganizing the Interior Department, Secretary Ryan Zinke said Tuesday. As Pro's
Esther Whieldon and Annie Snider report, he hopes to increase coordination on issues like
wildlife corridors, watersheds and trail systems that span multiple federal agencies, as well as
state and local ones. "I view this as a century reorganization to look at how best to manage,
protect, use our public lands in the next 100 years given that we have a number of challenges,"
Zinke said during a conference call.
ANOTHER PUBLIC KEYSTONE MEETING SCHEDULED: The Nebraska Public
Service Commission announced Tuesday it would hold an additional public meeting on June 7
on the Keystone pipeline's proposed route through the state. That meeting will be held in
O'Neill, Neb., from 1 to 8 p.m. "We recognize the emotion and conviction surrounding this
application," Jeff Pursley, executive director of the commission, said in a statement. The
notice said even more meetings are possible and a public hearing on the application will be
held sometime during the week of Aug. 7-11 at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel.
TAKING AIM AT SUE AND SETTLE: Two House Oversight subcommittees today
receive testimony on "sue and settle" agreements, in which federal agencies agree to
regulatory actions as part of settlement deals with outside groups. Republicans have long
contended that Democrats and greens engaged in the practice, which they say imposes
significant economic burdens on regulated industries without giving them an opportunity to
participate in the process. The hearing gavels in today at 2 p.m. in Rayburn 2154.
PANEL EXAMINES NATURAL RESOURCES LAWS: The House Natural Resources
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations holds a hearing this morning on the
implementation of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, the Wilderness Act of 1964, and the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act, paying special attention to "instances where
federal agencies' application of these three federal laws has strayed beyond their original
purposes and intent." Chairman Raul Labrador kicks things off today at 9 a.m. in Longworth
1324.
SOLAR PANEL TRADE PROBE LAUNCHED: The U.S. International Trade Commission

 announced Tuesday it would take the first step in investigating U.S.-based solar cell
manufacturer Suniva's request for trade tariffs to protect the manufacturing sector, Pro's Esther
Whieldon reports . Suniva argues a flood of cheap solar panel modules and cells, mainly from
Chinese companies, are severely harming its business. In a statement, the Solar Energy
Industries Association pledged to "remain at the forefront of the opposition to Suniva's
requested remedies."
INTERIOR REVIEWING PAST MOUs: The Interior Department late Monday ordered
assistant secretaries to have their agencies report by June 2 on any memorandum of
understanding or memorandum of agreement they signed last year and until Trump's January
inauguration that "are high level and national or regional and represent a commitment of
resources or memorialize policy direction," according to a copy of the email obtained by ME.
Zinke has ordered a full review of the agency's actions under the last administration. Among
those that could be targeted are Interior's MOU with Mexico on resource management, its
MOU with California to coordinate on renewables and a multi-agency MOU creating a
wildland fire leadership council.
FERC LOOKS FOR MORE INPUT ON MARKET DESIGN: FERC staff is asking for
additional comments following up on an early May technical conference on how the agency
should design long-term solutions to problems facing the three Eastern power markets. FERC
will be accepting comments for 30 days.
LAWSUIT SEEKS CLIMATE CENSORSHIP RECORDS: The Center for Biological
Diversity filed another lawsuit against the Trump administration Tuesday seeking public
records showing federal employees at DOE, EPA, Interior and State have been barred from
using climate change-related terms in official communications. "Just as censorship won't
change climate science, foot-dragging and cover-ups won't be tolerated under the public
records law," CBD's Taylor McKinnon said in a statement.
MAIL CALL! SENATORS URGE CAREFUL MONUMENT REVIEW: Twenty-three
Republican senators urged Zinke to "keep all remedies on the table as you consider how to
correct past abuses of the Antiquities Act" and ensure a "more measured approach" is taking
moving forward with monument designations. Meanwhile, Sen. Cory Gardner and Rep. Scott
Tipton urged Zinke in their own letter not to make any changes to the designation of the
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Southwest Colorado.
RELEASE THE FUNDS: Fifty-eight Democratic congressmen, led by Don Beyer, Paul
Tonko and Anna Eshoo, sent a letter to Energy Secretary Rick Perry Wednesday seeking the
immediate release of funds for previously approved ARPA-E projects and more information
on existing procedures for approving and funding grants. "Agencies may not thwart the intent
of Congress by withholding or impounding funds directed for a specific purpose," they wrote.
REPORT: GOVERNMENT GIVING BILLIONS IN DRILLING SUBSIDIES: A
collection of environmental groups led by Oil Change International today released a report
finding the government provides at least $7 billion per year in subsidies to support fossil fuel
production on federally held lands and offshore waters. It argues the fossil fuel leasing
program on public lands should be phased out, among other recommendations.
REPORT: CLIMATE LITIGATION ON THE RISE: The number of countries with active
litigation over climate change has tripled since 2014 and there are three times as many cases
involving the issue in the U.S. than the rest of the world combined, according to a report out

 Tuesday from the United Nations Environment Programme and Columbia Law School's Sabin
Center for Climate Change Law. "Judicial decisions around the world show that many courts
have the authority, and the willingness, to hold governments to account for climate change,"
Michael Burger, executive director of the Sabin Center, said in a statement.
MOVER, SHAKER: Andrew Malcolm has become a manager of public advocacy at Exelon;
he was previously with Rep. Greg Walden for seven years.
SEEN AROUND TOWN: At the Hall of States for the Large Public Power Council's 30th
Anniversary reception Monday: Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.); acting FERC Chairman Cheryl
LaFleur; former Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.); former Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Wash.); Tom
Kuhn, president of Edison Electric Institute; Sue Kelly; president and CEO of the American
Public Power Association; and John Di Stasio, president of the LPPC (h/t POLITICO
Influence).
QUICK HITS
— Trump's Interior Secretary Took Time To Discuss The Border Wall With A Far-Right
Troll. Huffington Post.
— State appeals court rules Exxon must give records to NY prosecutor. Reuters.
— The Rise of the Amateur Oil Sleuths. Wall Street Journal.
— FERC Will Not Delay Pipeline At Senators' Urging. New England Public Broadcasting.
— Hit Hard by Coal's Decline, Eastern Kentucky Turns to Drones, Tomatoes, Solar Energy.
Wall Street Journal.
— While wrangling over undoing Bears Ears continues, treasures go unprotected. Salt Lake
Tribune.
— Tackling climate change will boost economic growth, OECD says. CNBC.
HAPPENING TODAY
9:00 a.m. — House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing on federal natural resource laws,
1324 Longworth
9:15 a.m. — Report release on the state of American cities, National League of Cities Office,
City-County Leadership Center, 660 North Capitol St. NW
10:30 a.m. — House Energy and Water Subcommittee Appropriations hearing on the FY2018
budget request, 2362-B Rayburn
10:30 a.m. — "Energy & Environmental Symposium: What Can We Expect From the New
Administration and Congress?" Faegre Baker Daniels, The City Club of Washington, 555 13th
Street NW
10:30 a.m. — "Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) and the Bureau of Reclamation FY 2018
Budget Requests," House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee, 2362-B Rayburn

 1:00 p.m. — "The Kremlin's Gas Games in Europe: Implications for Policy Makers," The
Atlantic Council, 106 Dirksen
2:00 p.m. — "High Risk American Indian and Alaska Native Programs (Education,
Healthcare, Energy)," House Appropriations Committee's Interior, Environment, and Related
Agencies Subcommittee, 2007 Rayburn
2:00 p.m. — "Examining 'Sue and Settle' Agreements: Part 1," House Oversight and
Government Reform subcommittees, 2154 Rayburn
2:30 p.m. — "Department of Energy Atomic Energy Defense Activities and Programs,"
Senate Armed Services Committee's Strategic Forces Subcommittee, G50 Dirksen
3:00 p.m. — Deutch, Curbelo Host Climate Solutions Caucus Meeting on Coastal Issues, 2020
Rayburn
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Trump's budget calls for even cheaper energy Back
By Ben Lefebvre and Darius Dixon   05/23/2017 06:47 PM EDT
President Donald Trump's budget proposal released Tuesday says lowering energy costs must
be a national priority to benefit U.S. households — but that call's likely to fall flat with many
oil, natural gas and power producers that have been struggling with the weak prices for their
products in recent years.
And the call to lower energy prices, which follows Trump's campaign promises to boost U.S.
oil and gas output, seems to overlook data that shows the energy burden for most households
is at its lowest level in at least 25 years.
Since taking office, the Trump administration has moved to open up new lands and offshore
areas for drilling, approved the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines and removed
Obama-era rules that the industry has complained stood in the way of its growth.
And Tuesday's budget calls for increasing energy production explicitly "for strengthening our
national security, lowering the price of electricity and transportation fuels, and driving down
the cost of consumer goods so that every American individual and business has more money
to save and invest."

 But U.S. oil producers have been breathing a sigh of relief since oil prices rebounded from
lows in the mid-$20s per barrel early last year. That selloff triggered a wave of bankruptcies
and tens of thousands of layoffs in the industry. Now, with oil prices hovering near $50, oil
producers have resumed drilling new wells, raising expectations that production could reach
record levels next year — even as retail gasoline prices hover near $2.36 a gallon.
"When oil prices were high and U.S. economy was weak — at $100 a barrel and 10 percent
unemployment — upstream jobs made a big difference," said Kevin Book, an analyst at
ClearView Energy Partners. "Now that oil prices are low and the economy is stronger — $50 a
barrel and 5 percent unemployment — policy emphasis appears to have returned to its usual
focus: end-users."
The White House is also seeking to sell much of the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserves.
Trump's budget would put 270 million barrels of oil on the market, a move the White House
says could shave $16.6 billion off the federal deficit over the coming decade by selling half
the inventory the Energy Department holds for emergencies. However, in this case, the budget
takes a bullish stance for oil prices: To reach the deficit reduction goal, DOE would have to
sell the oil at more than $61 a barrel, 20 percent higher than the current price.
In the power sector, retail electricity prices in the U.S. have been rising steadily over the past
two decades — but they have lagged inflation, shrinking their hold on household budgets.
In fact, Americans in 2015 spent the smallest share of their income on energy since the Energy
Information Administration started tracking the number in 1992. U.S. consumers are spending
less than 6 percent of U.S. GDP to buy electricity, gasoline, natural gas and other fuels,
according to EIA statistics, down from nearly 10 percent in 2008.
Many power producers have struggled as demand growth for electricity flattened out in recent
years, and as cheap wind and solar power — as well as plentiful natural gas — cut deeply into
the profits of nuclear and coal-fired power over the past decade. In the West, solar power has
made electricity in California so inexpensive that it's even thrown the economics of some gasfired power plants there into question and the state has resorted to shipping excess electricity
across state lines.
Meanwhile, several states across the Midwest to the East Coast have seen power prices fall to
their lower point since the decade began, fueled in large part by the rising flow of natural gas.
The prices are so low that some utilities and power companies with large "baseload" facilities
have pressed states and federal regulators to craft new market rules the industry hopes will
provide more cash for those big plants.
The American Petroleum Institute, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers and the
Edison Electric Institute declined to comment on the Trump budget call for lower prices.
While voters and lawmakers alike lament spikes in gasoline prices, sustained low prices can
also stall the deployment of new technologies, such as electric cars, potentially putting the
U.S. at risk of falling behind the rest of the world and missing a big trade opportunity.
"There's an enormous emerging market in China for electric vehicles. Do we want to be
exporting to China?" said Josh Freed, Third Way's vice president for clean energy. "It wouldn't
appear so from this budget."

 Trump's budget also leans too heavily on cost factors while ignoring the need to sustain a mix
of energy sources on the electric grid that are also clean, Freed said.
"Leaving it to one or two cheapest-at-the-moment commodities is a very, very risky bet for the
future of the American economy, our ability to create jobs and American security," he said.
"Closing your eyes and keeping your fingers crossed that the market will always move in one
direction with fossil fuels — which, in essence, is what the Trump administration proposes
with this budget — is not what any smart business person or political leader would pin their
future economic hopes to."
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EPA sues Fiat Chrysler over emissions cheating allegations Back
By Alex Guillén   05/23/2017 03:49 PM EDT
The Justice Department and EPA today sued Fiat Chrysler, contending the automaker sold
almost 104,000 diesel vehicles equipped with software designed to cheat on emissions testing,
threatening the Italian-owned company with billions of dollars in fines.
The agencies first went public with their allegations in January, when Obama-era officials
demanded Fiat Chrysler explain whether its "auxiliary emission control devices" were acting
as defeat devices on Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee models.
Those defeat devices, consisting of at least eight software features that were undisclosed to
EPA during the company's certification process, boost performance under real-world driving
conditions by increasing nitrogen oxide emissions, according to DOJ.
Fiat Chrysler faces fines of $37,500 to $45,268 per vehicle sold, along with further penalties
for each undisclosed software device and for reporting violations, which could add up to
billions of dollars.
Fiat last week said it was in talks with the DOJ to settle the allegations, though today's filing
does not indicate the parties have reached a deal. DOJ said in a release the talks continued but
that timing was unclear.
Fiat on Friday announced it has taken a first step toward getting its 2017 model year diesel
vehicles approved by EPA and the California Air Resources Board, and will install updated
emissions software in 2014-2016 vehicles.
The Fiat allegations come after Volkswagen settled its own emissions cheating scandal for a
record $4.3 billion.
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 Trump to tap nonproliferation expert as DOE's top lawyer Back
By Alex Guillén   05/23/2017 05:55 PM EDT
President Donald Trump plans to nominate David Jonas to be the Energy Department's general
counsel, the White House announced today.
Jonas, a partner at the Virginia law firm Fluet, Huber and Hoang since 2016, was also a DOE
landing team member and is an expert on nuclear nonproliferation.
He previously served as the general counsel for the National Nuclear Security Administration,
DOE's nuclear security arm, from 2001 to 2010, according to his LinkedIn page. From 2012 to
2014, Jonas was general counsel for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, an
independent agency that advises DOE on nuclear defense facilities.
Jonas's resume also includes a year as DOE's director of legal strategy and analysis and a year
as a vice president at the Pentagon Federal Credit Union. He holds advanced law degrees in
military law and international law.
Jonas's wife, Tina Jonas, served as chief financial officer for the FBI under Robert Mueller
and later as CFO and under secretary of Defense from 2004 to 2008.
WHAT'S NEXT: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee likely will schedule a
hearing on his nomination for sometime after Congress returns from its Memorial Day recess
in early June.
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Sources: Trump expected to tap Wheeler as EPA deputy Back
By Andrew Restuccia, Alex Guillén and Anthony Adragna   03/16/2017 08:00 PM EDT
President Donald Trump is expected to tap Andrew Wheeler, a coal lobbyist and former aide
to Sen. Jim Inhofe, to be deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency,
sources familiar with the hiring process told POLITICO.
Sources cautioned that the decision has not yet been finalized, but they said Wheeler is
expected to get the job. It's unclear when Trump will make the announcement, but one source
said it could be weeks before Wheeler is officially tapped.
Wheeler worked as an EPA staffer earlier in his career. He later joined Inhofe's Senate office
and then spent more than a decade as a Republican staffer on the Senate Environment and
Public Works Committee, where he worked on several major pieces of legislation, including
the 2005 and 2007 energy bills.
He has worked at the law firm Faegre Baker Daniels since 2009. He now co-leads the firm's
energy and natural resources practice.

 Wheeler is a registered lobbyist for Murray Energy, the nation's largest privately owned coal
company, which regularly filed lawsuits against the Obama administration over its
environmental regulations.
As a lobbyist, Wheeler may need to obtain a waiver to serve at the EPA.
Trump signed an executive order in January that bars registered lobbyists from participating in
"any particular matter" on which they lobbied in the past two years. Those lobbying
restrictions last for two years from the time the person joins the administration.
But the executive order says the administration can grant "any person a waiver of any
restrictions" in its ethics and lobbyist requirements. Unlike an order signed by former
President Barack Obama in 2009, Trump's executive order doesn't require public disclosure of
the waivers.
Aside from Murray, Wheeler also lobbies on unspecified energy and energy efficiency issues
for Underwriters Laboratories, an Illinois-based lab company, and on agricultural issues for
cheese maker Sargento. His former clients include Xcel Energy and Bear Head LNG, as well
as a cooking oil-recycling company, an auto auctioner and a medical isotope coalition.
Wheeler won't be the only energy lobbyist to join the Trump administration. Mike Catanzaro,
a lobbyist at the firm CGCN Group whose clients included several fossil fuel companies, took
a job at the White House last month as an energy and environmental adviser at the National
Economic Council. Catanzaro is a former EPW staffer to Inhofe.
Meanwhile, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, a fellow Oklahoman, has also brought former
Inhofe aide Ryan Jackson on as chief of staff. Byron Brown, a former Inhofe aide, is EPA's
deputy chief of staff and Mandy Gunasekara, a former EPW counsel, is now a senior policy
adviser to Pruitt.
More aides with ties to Inhofe are expected to join the EPA in the coming weeks. Susan
Bodine and Brittany Bolen, two EPA staffers, are widely expected to be offered jobs at EPA.
Wheeler, a White House spokeswoman and an EPA spokesman did not immediately respond
to a request for comment.
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Zinke to unveil Interior 'century' reorganization plan Back
By Esther Whieldon and Annie Snider   05/23/2017 03:00 PM EDT
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said today he will begin releasing proposals in the next couple
of months to reorganize the agency.
"I view this as a century reorganization to look at how best to manage, protect, use our public
lands in the next 100 years given that we have a number of challenges," Zinke said in a
conference call about the fiscal 2018 budget proposal.

 Zinke said the reorganization will be aimed at coordinating on issues like wildlife corridors,
watersheds and trail systems that span multiple federal agencies, as well as state and local
ones.
He said his staff has already begun exploring ways of applying military models, he said, and
for natural resources, the concept could be based around different watersheds to push more
authority down to the "front lines."
Zinke has met with White House officials and interest groups including from the energy
industry and environmental sectors about a reorganization options. And he met with
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to discuss fighting forest fires. POLITICO in January
reported Zinke was mulling proposing congress move USDA's Forest Service to the Interior.
WHAT'S NEXT: With a few exceptions, Zinke will need congressional approval for any
major reorganization of the Interior's nine bureaus or for bringing over bureaus from other
agencies.
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U.S. trade commission launches investigation into Suniva solar trade complaint Back
By Esther Whieldon   05/23/2017 06:10 PM EDT
The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into the request by
U.S.-based solar cell manufacturer Suniva that the Trump administration create temporary
trade tariffs to protect the manufacturing sector.
The move, announced today, clears the first first hurdle in the process.
In April, Suniva filed a petition with the USITC asking the agency to recommend Trump grant
for temporary relief under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 and to impose trade
restrictions for four years on imported solar cells and modules. Suniva is going through a
bankruptcy proceeding and agreed to file the Section 201 petition in exchange for an
additional line of credit.
The company contends that an influx of cheaper solar panel modules and cells largely from
China are putting it out of business.
WHAT'S NEXT: The commission said it will accept pre-hearing briefs on the case through
Aug. 8. It hopes to determine the extent to which the cheaper solar panels are causing injury
by Sept. 22 and to send recommendations to Trump by Nov. 13.
Doug Palmer contributed this report.
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Afternoon Energy: Trump"s fake news on climate — Taking stock of Congress — SCOTUS wants Trump thoughts
on mining dispute
Monday, May 15, 2017 4:09:22 PM

By Kelsey Tamborrino   05/15/2017 04:04 PM EDT
With help from Alex Guillén, Esther Whieldon and Annie Snider
HOW A FAKE CLIMATE MEME GOT ON TRUMP'S DESK: President Donald Trump
rarely surfs the web on his own, POLITICO's Shane Goldmacher reports — but his staff have
made a habit of slipping news stories onto his desk, including the occasional internet hoax, in
an attempt to press their advantage on policy.
Deputy national security adviser K.T. McFarland gave the president a printout of two Time
magazine covers. One, supposedly from the 1970s, warned of a coming ice age; the other,
from 2008, about surviving global warming. After reading the material, Trump quickly got
riled about the media's hypocrisy. But there was a problem: The 1970s cover was fake, part of
an internet hoax that's circulated for years. Staff chased down the truth and intervened before
Trump tweeted or talked publicly about it. Read more here.
TAKING STOCK: POLITICO's Maggie Severns investigates Congress' most eager stock
traders and found 28 House members and six senators each traded more than 100 stocks in the
past two years. That places them in the potential cross hairs of a conflict of interest on a
regular basis, and a handful of lawmakers, some of them frequent traders and some not,
disproportionately trade in companies that also have an interest in their work on Capitol Hill.
Included in that group is Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, who was an original cosponsor of a
bill to eliminate the oil export ban in 2015, Maggie reports. Corker bought shares in
Chesapeake Energy, which was part of a coalition pushing for an end to the ban, in the months
leading up to Congress passing the legislation. Also of note: Oregon Democratic Rep. Kurt
Schrader , who sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has made a substantial
number of trades so far this year in companies that have an interest in the committee's health
and energy work, including Exxon Mobil, Marathon Oil and Gas, Conoco Philips, Pfizer and
Eli Lilly. Schrader has made close to 700 stock trades over the past two years. Read more
here.
Welcome to Afternoon Energy and happy Monday! I'm your host Kelsey Tamborrino,
flagging this news that the Capitol Reflecting Pool is now more easily duck accessible. Send
your thoughts, news and tips to ktamborrino@politico.com, mdaily@politico.com and
njuliano@politico.com, and keep up with us on Twitter at @kelseytam, @dailym1,
@nickjuliano, @Morning_Energy and @POLITICOPro.
SEIA CEO SAYS TRADE FIX NOT NEEDED: Solar Energy Industries Association CEO
Abigail Ross Hopper in a press call today said she doesn't really see a need for any kind of
trade fix in response to Suniva's request to impose trade restrictions on imported solar cells
and modules. "The best way to deal with oversupply is let the market act," Hopper said. The
association has come out in opposition to Suniva's petition to the U.S. International Trade
Commission, arguing it would do more damage than good to US jobs and local manufacturing.
Hopper added that a supply glut in the market is a common occurrence and doesn't necessarily

 equal dumping.
EARTHJUSTICE QUESTIONS BERNHARDT RECUSAL PLEDGE: Earthjustice in a
letter to the White House Friday argued Trump's nominee for Interior Deputy Secretary, David
Bernhardt, is flouting the president's ethics guidelines that require lobbyists appointed to
government positions to recuse themselves from issues involving past clients for two years.
Bernhardt has pledged to avoid past clients for one year. "If confirmed, Mr. Bernhardt would
be charged with overseeing a vast array of public lands, wildlife and waterways related policy
areas," the letter says. "A one-year recusal would not sufficiently address these conflicts and
would call into serious question the administration's commitment to transparency, accountable
and ethical government."
SCOTUS WANTS TRUMP THOUGHTS ON MINING DISPUTE: The Supreme Court
today asked the Trump administration to weigh in on a case about state bans on mining
practices on federal lands. Justices are considering the case of a gold miner prosecuted by
California for using suction dredge mining, a practice prohibited by the state, to search for
gold in riverbeds on a claim in a federal forest. Such a request does not indicate the justices
necessarily will take the appeal, but it does mean they are giving it a closer look. The case is
16-790, Brandon Rinehart v. California.
LET THE MEETINGS BEGIN: Supporters of the Obama administration's Waters of the
U.S. rule are lining up to lobby the White House as its regulatory shop considers the Trump
administration's first step towards undoing it. The Natural Resources Defense Council,
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and Alliance of Nurses for Healthy
Environments, have meetings set up over the next week and a half with the Office of
information and Regulatory Affairs, which is reviewing a rule proposal from EPA to withdraw
the Obama administration rule and formally revert to the previous guidelines — which
remained in effect after a federal court stayed the WOTUS rule. That proposed rule is the first
step as the Trump administration's EPA sets about writing its own rule defining which streams
and wetlands are protected under the Clean Water Act.
MOVERS, SHAKERS: Republican lobbying firm CGCN Group is bringing on Mike
Freeman as a partner. Freeman was previously counsel on the House Natural Resources
Committee and before that, worked as an energy and natural resources adviser to Sen. Mike
Lee. He also previously was an attorney-adviser at FERC. Freeman is not subject to the
House's cooling-off period for senior staffers, meaning he's allowed to lobby his former
colleagues immediately. (h/t POLITICO Influence)
CRES FORMS (c)(3): Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions today announced the
launch of it CRES Forum, a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that "will educate
the public and influence the national conversation about commonsense clean energy
solutions," CRES said. Charles Hernick will serve as CRES Forum's director of policy and
advocacy, as well as lead the organization's policy work. In a statement, Hernick said, "It is
time for commonsense, market-friendly clean energy solutions to address America's energy
challenges."
FIGHT OVER FLOOD INSURANCE: A House Republican plan that would reduce the
availability of government flood insurance is drawing opposition from industry groups, Pro
Financial Services' Zachary Warmbrodt reports. "Insurers and builders are preparing to push
back against the House Financial Services Committee's proposed overhaul of the National
Flood Insurance Program, which helps protect millions of homeowners from the economic

 risks of flooding, but is saddled with $24.6 billion in debt following catastrophic hurricanes."
More here.
QUICK HITS:
— OPEC, Russia hint at extending output cuts into 2018; oil jumps, FuelFix.
— Energy Secretary Rick Perry: I would Have Let James Comey Go If I Were President, Fox
News Radio.
— Solar, wind industries pitch job growth to new administration, Bloomberg BNA.
— An endangered Republican's quest to whip votes, win allies, E&E News.
WIDE WORLD OF POLITICS:
— GOP plans could kill one of Trump's favorite tax breaks
— Sweepstakes heat up for FBI chief
— Is it time for Trump staff to lawyer up?
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How Trump gets his fake news Back
By Shane Goldmacher   05/15/2017 05:20 AM EDT
White House chief of staff Reince Priebus issued a stern warning at a recent senior staff
meeting: Quit trying to secretly slip stuff to President Trump.
Just days earlier, K.T. McFarland, the deputy national security adviser, had given Trump a
printout of two Time magazine covers. One, supposedly from the 1970s, warned of a coming
ice age; the other, from 2008, about surviving global warming, according to four White House
officials familiar with the matter.
Trump quickly got lathered up about the media's hypocrisy. But there was a problem. The
1970s cover was fake, part of an Internet hoax that's circulated for years. Staff chased down
the truth and intervened before Trump tweeted or talked publicly about it.
The episode illustrates the impossible mission of managing a White House led by an
impetuous president who has resisted structure and strictures his entire adult life.
While the information stream to past commanders-in-chief has been tightly monitored, Trump
prefers an open Oval Office with a free flow of ideas and inputs from both official and
unofficial channels. And he often does not differentiate between the two. Aides sometimes slip
him stories to press their advantage on policy; other times they do so to gain an edge in the
seemingly endless "Game of Thrones" inside the West Wing.

 The consequences can be tremendous, according to a half-dozen White House officials and
others with direct interactions with the president. A news story tucked into Trump's hands at
the right moment can torpedo an appointment or redirect the president's entire agenda. Current
and former Trump officials say Trump can react volcanically to negative press clips,
especially those with damaging leaks, becoming engrossed in finding out where they
originated.
That is what happened in late February when someone mischievously gave the president a
printed copy of an article from GotNews.com, the website of Internet provocateur Charles C.
Johnson, which accused deputy chief of staff Katie Walsh of being "the source behind a bunch
of leaks" in the White House.
No matter that Johnson had been permanently banned from Twitter for harassment or that he
offered no concrete evidence or that he's lobbed false accusations in the past and recanted
them. Trump read the article and began asking staff about Walsh. Johnson told POLITICO
that he tracks the IP addresses of visitors to his website and added: "I can tell you
unequivocally that the story was shared all around the White House."
White House chief strategist Steve Bannon defended Walsh, who has since left the
administration to advise a pro-Trump group, in a statement to POLITICO: "Katie was a key
member of the team and is a trusted friend and ally of the White House. No one in the White
House took that article seriously." Walsh declined to comment.
But the smear of one of Priebus' closest allies - Walsh was his chief of staff at the Republican
National Committee — vaulted from an obscure web posting to the topic of heated
conversation in the West Wing, setting off mini internal investigations into who had
backstabbed Walsh.
When Trump bellows about this or that story, his aides often scramble in a game of cat-andmouse to figure out who alerted the president to the piece in the first place given that he rarely
browses the Internet on his own. Some in the White House describe getting angry calls from
the president and then hustling over to Trump's personal secretary, Madeleine Westerhout, to
ferret who exactly had just paid a visit to the Oval Office and possibly set Trump off.
Priebus and White House staff secretary Rob Porter have tried to implement a system to
manage and document the paperwork Trump receives. While some see the new structure as a
power play by weakened chief of staff — "He'd like to get a phone log too," cracked one
senior White House adviser—others are more concerned about the unfettered ability of
Trump's family-member advisers, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, to ply the president with
whatever paperwork they want in the residence sight unseen.
"They have this system in place to get things on his desk now," the same White House official
said. "I'm not sure anyone follows it."
Priebus has implored staff to do so in order to abide by presidential record-keeping laws,
which require cataloguing what the president sees for the archives.
Lisa Brown, who served as White House staff secretary under President Barack Obama for
two years, said it can be "dangerous" when people make end-runs around paperwork
procedures, leaving the president with incomplete or one-sided information at key junctures.

 "It's even more important with someone like this," she said of Trump, a president notoriously
influenced by the last person he has spoken to, "but the challenge is he has to buy into it."
"You know that people are going to go around the system. But then it's up to the principal to
decide how to handle it," Brown added. "You need the president to say 'thanks, I appreciate it'
[when he receives stories] and to hand it off to get it into a process."
McFarland, who is expected to leave the NSC for the ambassadorship to Singapore, did not
respond to requests for comment about bringing the president a fake news magazine cover.
But another White House official familiar with the matter tried to defend it as an honest error
that was "fake but accurate."
"While the specific cover is fake, it is true there was a period in the 70s when people were
predicting an ice age," the official insisted. "The broader point I think was accurate."
Trump may not be a fan of briefing books but he does devour the news. Most mornings,
current and former aides say, Trump reads through a handful of newspapers in print, including
the New York Times, New York Post, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal — all while
watching cable news shows in the background.
He uses the Internet minimally, other than tweeting and tracking his mentions, so what other
news stories he sees can be more haphazard. Trump does receive a daily binder of news
clippings put together his communications team, but White House officials disagreed about
how much he reads those. White House and former campaign aides have tried to make sure
Trump's media diet includes regular doses of praise and positive stories to keep his mood up
— a tactic honed by staff during the campaign to keep him from tweeting angrily).
There is universal agreement among Trump advisers on this: The best way to focus the
president's attention on any story is to tell him about it personally, even if it is in one of the
papers he's already thumbed through. But officials say it's a high-risk, high-reward proposition
because Trump's frustrations at bad stories can easily boomerang against those delivering him
the news.
Still, Trump advisers are unwilling to give up the chance to directly bend the president's ear
and hand him supporting documents because they have seen how he can be swayed.
When Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wanted to appoint Elliott Abrams, a veteran of the
Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush White Houses, as his No. 2, someone in the president's
orbit made sure Trump was freshly aware of Abram's anti-Trump comments from 2016, such
as a Weekly Standard op-ed in which Abrams wrote, "The party has nominated someone who
cannot win and should not be president."
Trump personally intervened to block Abrams' appointment.
More recently, when four economists who advised Trump during the campaign — Steve
Forbes, Larry Kudlow, Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore — wrote in a New York Times oped that "now is the time to move it forward with urgency," someone in the White House
flagged the piece for the president.
Trump summoned staff to talk about it. His message: Make this the tax plan, according to one
White House official present.

 The op-ed came out on a Wednesday. By Friday, Trump was telling the Associated Press, "I
shouldn't tell you this, but we're going to be announcing, probably on Wednesday, tax reform,"
startling his own aides who had not yet prepared such a plan. Sure enough, the next
Wednesday Trump's economic team was rolling out a tax plan that echoed the op-ed.
Moore was at the White House that day. "Several of the White House folks came up to us and
said, 'It's your op-ed that got Trump moving on this,'" Moore said. "I've probably written 1,000
op-eds on my life but that might have been the most impactful."
So who was his guardian angel in the White House?
"We still don't know," he said.
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By Maggie Severns   05/15/2017 05:17 AM EDT
Even a looming scandal wouldn't deter some of Congress' most eager stock traders.
Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.), President Donald Trump's nominee to be Health and Human Services
secretary, was under siege, the harsh lights of a Senate hearing upon him. News reports
showed he had bought shares in a tiny biotechnology company while sitting on committees
that could influence the firm's prospects. A colleague, Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.), had tipped
him off to the investment.
A Washington Post editorial called Price "a walking, talking example of the ways in which
congressional ethics requirements are too lax." Sen. Chris Murphy demanded: "Tell me how it
can possibly be OK that you were championing positions on health care issues that have the
effect of increasing your personal wealth?" Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) asked him, "Doesn't this
show bad judgment?"
But what many saw as a scandal, others saw as an opportunity. On the very day that Wyden
was decrying Price's bad judgment, Rep. Doug Lamborn, Republican of Colorado, bought
shares of the same tiny Australian company, Innate Immunotherapeutics. Within two days
three more members also bought in — Republicans Billy Long of Missouri, Mike Conaway of
Texas and John Culberson of Texas. Conaway added more shares the following week.
These brazen decisions to gobble up shares of a little-known firm at the very moment when
such trading was being decried as an abuse of power reflects Congress' anything-goes culture
around stock investments. In the pursuit of wealth, even obvious conflicts of interest are
routinely ignored by members who feast on daily trades. Long, for instance, serves on a
committee overseeing Obamacare, and Conaway is a deputy House whip.
The health care lawmakers who invested in Innate Immunotherapeutics are hardly alone in
trading in companies that have a major interest in federal legislation, according to a threemonth investigation and examination of all stock trades by members of Congress.

 POLITICO found that 28 House members and six senators each traded more than 100 stocks
in the past two years, placing them in the potential cross hairs of a conflict of interest on a
regular basis. And a handful of lawmakers, some of them frequent traders and some not,
disproportionately trade in companies that also have an interest in their work on Capitol Hill.
The investigation found that:
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, the Rhode Island Democrat who sits on the Senate HELP
Committee, which oversees health care, is a heavy investor in pharmaceutical stocks. Last
November, as lawmakers closed in on a bipartisan deal over a significant medical research bill
called the 21st Century Cures Act, Whitehouse bought shares in the pharmaceutical firms
McKesson, Gilead, and Abbott Labs 10 days before the bill was made public. Whitehouse and
his wife bought additional stock in Gilead and Amgen on Nov. 28, two days before the House
voted on the bill. The day President Barack Obama signed the bill into law, Whitehouse
started a series of three sales of shares in those companies.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Republican of Illinois, was a guest speaker at Prescient Edge, a small
research and technology firm with Defense Department contracts, in January of 2016. When
the company raised private capital later that year, Kinzinger bought in to the tune of $20,002.
Kinzinger is now a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which oversees issues
affecting Prescient Edge.
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, Republican of Tennessee, sits on the health care appropriations
panel. As Vice President Joe Biden was pressing lawmakers to approve funding for his
"Cancer Moonshot" proposal in the summer of 2016, a Fleischmann family account invested
in two companies, Juno Therapeutics and Celgene, which were developing new cancer drugs.
One of the investments was made a week before the Obama administration announced new
measures that would speed up approval for cancer therapies.
Conaway, the Texas Republican , who is a House deputy majority whip, introduced a bill in
late 2015 that would pave the way for an area nuclear waste storage facility in his district. The
following spring, the storage facility's owner applied to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
for approval to open. Within days, an account owned by Conaway's wife bought stock in a
nuclear power company that operated in states surrounding Texas and stood to benefit from a
nearby storage facility.
Sen. Bob Corker, Republican of Tennessee, was an original cosponsor of a bill to eliminate
the oil export ban in 2015. He bought shares in Chesapeake Energy, which was part of a
coalition of companies pushing for an end to the ban, in the months leading up to Congress
passing the energy-friendly legislation. The day after it was announced that the ban would be
included in a piece of must-pass legislation, Corker sold at least $500,001 of the stock in
Chesapeake.
House and Senate members who are active traders insist their buying and selling is a normal
part of managing their finances, as with any American who wants to save for retirement or put
their kids through school. But their colleagues don't seem to agree. The clear majority of
lawmakers avoid potential conflicts of interest by buying mutual funds, putting their portfolios
in blind trusts or simply staying out of the stock market.
POLITICO found that 384 House members and senators who served in the 114th Congress

 made no stock trades over the past two years. Meanwhile, the lawmakers who are active in
stock trading conducted a total of more than 21,300 trades during the past two years, but a
small group of very wealthy lawmakers accounted for a significant share of those trades.
Texas Republican Rep. Mike McCaul — whose wife, Linda, is the daughter of Clear Channel
communications founder Lowry Mays — reported approximately 7,300 stock transactions in
an array of industries over the two-year period. Oregon Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader, who
sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has made a substantial number of trades
so far this year in companies that have an interest in the committee's health and energy work,
including Exxon Mobil, Marathon Oil and Gas, Conoco Philips, Pfizer and Eli Lilly. Schrader
has made close to 700 stock trades over the past two years.
In some cases, these very wealthy lawmakers own significant stakes in private companies that
are affected by their legislative work. Conaway maintains partial ownership in oil and gas
companies that stand to benefit from energy-related bills he's sponsored in Congress. GOP
Kentucky Rep. Hal Rogers traded dozens of stocks while serving as chairman of the House
Appropriations Committee, which affects a broad array of policy areas. Rogers also
maintained partial ownership of a small bank and collected at least $100,000 in dividends
from the bank while chairing the committee, which is on the front lines of deciding whether to
roll back Dodd-Frank regulations on banks. Under congressional rules, owning companies and
sitting on corporate boards is permitted so long as members don't draw a salary. Rogers didn't
respond to requests for comment.
Ethics-concerned lawmakers and experts who have labored for years to persuade Congress to
regulate itself over apparent conflicts of interest were surprised by POLITICO's findings
because Congress passed a law designed to curb lawmaker insider trading and stock trades just
five years ago. They had assumed 2012's Stock Act, which created new disclosures about the
stock trades and for the first time explicitly barred lawmakers from insider trading, had
deterred most lawmakers from engaging in conflicts of interest. At the time the bill was
passed, many thought the simple fear of exposure and political embarrassment would stop the
conflicts of interest.
Now they aren't so sure.
"I'm deeply concerned," said Minnesota Democratic Rep. Tim Walz, an early supporter of the
Stock Act who does not himself trade stocks. "If you buy stock and then do something that
changes that stock, you've got to know what's going on."
***
In December, Congress approved the 21st Century Cures Act, a bill stocked with $6.3 billion
in new funding for medical research and faster drug approval. In the months leading up to the
vote, more than 1,000 lobbyists flocked to Capitol Hill to make their case for what should be
included in the legislative package. It was a rare opportunity to dramatically increase the
amount of federal money going into pharmaceuticals. It was also, as it turned out, a time when
some of the members who contributed to the writing of the bill boosted their own portfolios of
drug stocks, POLITICO found.
Whitehouse, Collins, Price and Fleischmann all invested in pharmaceutical companies over
the months that the bill was being pulled together. Price traded and held multiple medical
stocks, including McKesson, while contributing to the 21st Century Cures Act. Collins sat on

 the boards of multiple medical companies and bought and sold health care stocks while
authoring parts of the bill.
Whitehouse, the veteran Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee,
began a series of purchases in health care stocks related to the bill in mid-November, through
his own accounts and family accounts. At the time, negotiators were wrestling over the final
version of 21st Century Cures and hoping to vote on it in a matter of weeks. Eager to battle
prescription-drug addiction in his home state of Rhode Island, Whitehouse pushed leaders to
include funding to fight opioid abuse, as well as health IT legislation. Both of Whitehouse's
measures were eventually included in 21st Century Cures.
Ten days before lawmakers announced their breakthrough agreement on the bill, Whitehouse,
through his and his family's accounts, bought shares in Gilead Sciences, Abbott Laboratories
and McKesson, a pharmaceutical and health IT company. It was the third time that fall that he
had bought McKesson shares. The three companies, which combined to spend more than $7.2
million on lobbying in 2016, had all been lobbying Capitol Hill on the 21st Century Cures Act.
In the case of McKesson, the company also reported having lobbied on Whitehouse's IT bill.
Health care negotiators released the final version of 21st Century Cures on a Friday. The
following Monday, Whitehouse purchased more stock in Gilead, as well as shares of the
pharmaceutical company Amgen. In just over a week — with lawmakers racing against the
December recess — the bill was approved by Congress. Ten days after President Barack
Obama signed it, Whitehouse sold some of his stock in Gilead, Amgen and Biogen.
Asked about the trades, Whitehouse said his stockbroker acted without his knowledge.
"I don't decide on, neither am I even informed of, trades that are made in my account,"
Whitehouse said. "I would find out when the filing goes out. I wouldn't know anything about it
at the time, and, frankly, I don't know anything about it now." Whitehouse's office provided a
letter from his financial adviser that said his account was managed without his input, and he
was not alerted of trades in advance.
It's a common refrain from lawmakers engaged in trades while considering legislation that
would benefit their investments — their stockbrokers manage their accounts without their
input. That's what Price claimed about some of his trades at his confirmation hearing as Health
and Human Services secretary. It's also what Conaway, the House majority deputy whip, said
about his purchases, which included the little-known Australian firm that caused Price so
much trouble, Innate Immunotherapeutics.
Asked whether his investments presented conflicts of interest, Conaway said he didn't see any
potential conflicts and doesn't have control over his trades.
"We have professional traders who make trades either on their own, because they have the
authority, or with my wife," Conaway said. As for his purchase of shares in the nuclear
company Entergy, which stood to benefit from the storage facility he advocated, he said,
"That's not something I authorized personally."
Schrader, of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, also said he did not personally
direct his investments. "These trades are not self-directed decisions. I check in with my team
of advisers periodically for updates on my portfolio, but I am not making the day-to-day
decisions," Schrader said in a statement.

 Fleischmann, who purchased stock in two cancer treatment companies, said in a statement that
he's proud to advocate for cancer research after having lost both his parents to the disease.
"There are no longer earmarks in Congress and I do not determine or advocate where NIH's
funds specifically go once they have been allocated," Fleischmann said. "In regard to my
stocks, I treat my investments like a blind trust and was unaware of the transaction since my
financial adviser makes the transactions."
But Whitehouse, Conaway, Schrader, Fleischmann and other lawmakers who bought stocks in
firms that stand to benefit from federal legislation haven't taken the one step that would assure
that their investments were truly blind — setting up a blind trust, in which funds are managed
independently without the lawmakers' knowledge.
There is a clear procedure to do so, and eight members — including such veteran lawmakers
as Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, and Orrin Hatch, Republican of Utah — have
taken the step. It's relatively simple: It requires hiring a manager for the trust, drawing up
paperwork and submitting it to the House or Senate ethics committee. Once the blind trust is
approved, the trustee takes over the fund and, over time, makes decisions on buying and
selling assets. The lawmaker doesn't participate at all.
If members choose not to set up a blind trust, ethics specialists say, their claims of not being
involved in their investments inevitably ring hollow.
"If you're really not going to be involved, then put it in a blind trust and let a truly independent
adviser — not a family relative — make those decisions for you," said Larry Noble, general
counsel at the Campaign Legal Center. "When they say, 'Well I didn't know my broker was
going to buy it,' you have to start parsing words. You didn't know he was going to buy it that
day? Or, you've never had a conversation with your broker about buying that kind of stock?"
And then there's the even easier path of buying mutual funds that aren't tied to a particular
industry. In such investments, fund managers make the decisions to buy and sell.
"The best way to proceed for members or staff of Congress is to invest in mutual funds or
other similar investment vehicles to avoid any questions or appearances that might arise
around whether nonpublic information was used for stock trades," said attorney Robert
Walker, former counsel for the House and Senate Ethics committees. "It might lead to a boring
investment life, but that's the more prudent ethical and political course."
Now, after seeing how members are continuing to trade stocks despite the potential conflicts
of interest, ethics specialists are convinced there need to be tougher laws.
There's "an urgent need" for Congress to take another look at its rules surrounding potential
conflicts of interest, said Indiana University professor Donna Nagy, who has written
extensively on lawmaker stock trades.
"The public shouldn't even have to ask the question of whether members of Congress have had
their activities influenced by their own personal investments," Nagy said. "In the executive
branch, it is a federal crime."
***

 Indeed, if Whitehouse, Collins or Fleischmann worked at the White House or a federal
agency, they could face an investigation simply for working on the health care bill while
holding stocks that had an interest in the bill — regardless of whether those holdings had any
effect on their decisions.
But Congress isn't nearly as tough on itself as the rest of the government.
When the need for tougher conflict-of-interest laws has been broached in the past, lawmakers
have often offered two rationales for opposing them: It would be difficult to avoid conflicts of
interest given the range of interests that are affected by legislation, and disclosures would have
the necessary deterrent effect.
When former Washington state Democratic Rep. Brian Baird first proposed new restrictions
on lawmakers' stock trades in 2006, some members went so far as to object on the grounds of
the Constitution's speech and debate clause, which protects lawmakers from being sued over
what they say or do in Congress, in order to protect members from being persecuted for
unpopular beliefs. Others said it would be too burdensome to have to file all their trades with
the ethics offices.
Baird saw another reason why lawmakers opposed the plan: "There's a subset that believes
themselves to be entitled. They think of themselves as ethical innately," Baird, who left
Congress in 2011, said recently. "If that were not the case, why was there so much resistance
to the Stock Act?"
Baird wanted to make insider trading illegal for lawmakers, and make it easier for the press
and others to find and spotlight members' stock trading. He proposed requiring lawmakers to
quickly disclose their stock trades, and mandating that political intelligence operatives — who
specialize in relaying Capitol Hill information to Wall Street investors — register like
lobbyists do.
The bill languished for more than five years after Baird first introduced it, but the Stock Act's
fortune started changing in late 2011 when a "60 Minutes" episode spotlighted dubious trades
made by lawmakers. Its subjects included House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who had
participated in a profitable IPO for Visa while Congress was considering legislation that
would have hurt credit card companies. Within days, lawmakers leapt into action and added
their names as cosponsors by the dozen. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, keen to put new
checks on Pelosi, joined reform-minded Democrats to lead the charge. The Stock Act was
swept into law by the following April.
The final bill barred lawmakers from insider trading, as Baird had proposed, and required
members to report all trades within 30 days. The political intelligence component was stripped
from the bill by Cantor.
Since its passage, the Stock Act appears to have deterred some lawmakers from making trades.
Pelosi, one of the House's wealthiest members, sold Visa shares and bought Apple and Disney,
among 16 trades she made over the past two years.
But the bill's enforcement mechanisms have been hard to implement. So far, no one has been
convicted of insider trading under the Stock Act. And when the Securities and Exchange
Commission sought to enforce the act in recent years, it ran up against sweeping opposition in
Congress.

 That case involves a former Ways and Means Committee staff director, who allegedly leaked
information that Medicare reimbursement rates were about to rise in 2013. The tip found its
way to a political intelligence firm, Height Securities, which sent information to hedge funds
that rushed to buy stock in Humana, a company that benefited from the rate hike.
When the SEC subpoenaed documents and interviews related to its investigation, House
counsel refused to comply. "At least some, and perhaps all" of the information requested by
the SEC is protected under the speech and debate clause, counsel argued in a letter. The
committee's rebuff set the SEC on a two-and-a-half-year court struggle over the documents
that was settled this spring when the two sides reached an out-of-court compromise.
The case demonstrated that "the speech and debate clause is going to be a virtually
impenetrable barrier to ever proving one of these cases, even assuming there was insider
trading as they defined it," said Stanley Brand, former House general counsel and lawyer at
Akin Gump.
That could effectively knock out the biggest deterrence to conflicts of interest. But even if it
didn't, some ethicists and lawmakers pointed out, most conflicts of interest don't rise to the
level of insider trading, anyway.
For example, during a trip to his home state of Illinois last January, Kinzinger, who has
represented the exurbs of Chicago since 2011, went downtown to address a group of business
executives. His after-lunch topic was national security, a subject near and dear to his heart as a
former Air Force pilot. The hosts of the luncheon — a small security and research firm called
Prescient Edge — were soon to be of personal interest to Kinzinger, too: When the private
company sought to raise money later that year, Kinzinger invested between $15,001 and
$50,000, filings show.
Kinzinger's investment opportunity wouldn't be available to most of his voters. And
Kinzinger, from his perch on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, remains invested in a
company that receives contracts from the Defense Department, including $148,468 in 2017.
Kinzinger spokesperson Maura Gillespie said in an email that "the congressman was made
aware by his financial adviser of a capital raise by the Prescient Edge and so he cleared his
investment through [the ethics committee] before buying stock." Gillespie added that "should
Prescient have business before the [Foreign Affairs Committee], then he would of course
recuse himself, in accordance with ethics."
Meanwhile, the notion that members would police themselves closely because of fear of voter
backlash has rarely materialized. Lawmakers' stocks can become campaign issues, but they are
rarely the deciding factor in a race. Especially in the House, a significant group of lawmakers
represent safe districts where their reelection campaigns rarely grab headlines. Kinzinger, for
one, ran unopposed in 2016.
"The public can't be expected to learn about every one of these things. The press can't be
expected to cover all of them," Noble said. "And if we think [trading stocks] undermines that
they really have their constituents at heart, then it should be prohibited."
Corker, whose seat in red-state Tennessee is considered secure, has made a number of large
stock trades over the years. As for his trade in between $500,001 and $1,000,000 in
Chesapeake Energy, which he bought shortly before Congress announced its agreement to lift

 the oil export ban and sold shortly after, Corker spokesperson Micah Johnson said that the
senator made the sale to avoid a potential conflict of interest.
"Prior to the vote . . . out of an abundance of caution and to avoid even the appearance of a
conflict of interest, Sen. Corker sold his shares at a significant loss," Johnson said. (Three days
after Obama signed the bill, Corker again bought Chesapeake Energy stock, which he soon
sold at a profit.)
A former aide to a senator who regularly bought and sold stocks linked to his committee work
described "a false sense of victimization" among lawmakers who have watched the perks of
their job, like gifts and free dinners from lobbyists, get whittled away.
"This feels harmless," the aide said, but "it's one more reason why no one trusts Congress."
***
In the midst of the controversy over Price's purchase of Innate Immunotherapeutics, Nagy, of
Indiana University, was one of several experts who penned op-eds calling for new rules to
prevent lawmakers from holding stocks that conflict with their legislative work. It ran the day
Price's House colleagues began picking up stock in the same firm. At the time, the possibility
that other lawmakers might hear those calls and still buy stock in the same firm seemed
beyond possibility.
"I had hoped it would have precisely the opposite effect," Nagy said recently.
It's highly unlikely that the lawmakers would have come across the firm Innate
Immunotherapeutics had Price's purchase of discounted stock in the company not caused a
public uproar. The company has no approved drugs on the market and little name recognition
in the U.S.
But Collins is the company's largest shareholder and sits on its board, and Collins' family
members and chief of staff are also among the biggest investors in the company. Price learned
about the company from Collins, though he's maintained Collins didn't share any information
about Innate Immunotherapeutics that wasn't public.
Lamborn, Long and Culberson, three of the lawmakers who bought shares in the company,
each said they heard of Innate Immunotherapeutics through public channels. Lamborn
spokesperson Jarred Rego said his purchase of shares in the company was done "on the open
market, at fair market value, after all the media discussion about the company." Long
spokesperson Hannah Smith said "Congressman Long did not learn of Innate
Immunotherapeutics through a colleague, but rather through the news in January when the
company became a daily topic." Culberson spokesperson Emily Taylor, said: "Representative
Culberson has a lifelong friend with multiple sclerosis and is always looking into news stories
and breakthroughs on MS treatments."
In addition, the POLITICO investigation revealed that yet another House member,
Markwayne Mullin, Republican of Oklahoma, had bought Innate Immunotherapeutics before
the flare-up during Price's confirmation hearing. Mullin's office did not respond to requests for
comment.
All the members' investments in Innate Immunotherapeutics were unearthed through the

 disclosure forms they were required to submit under the Stock Act. But the disclosures aren't
anywhere near as available as they were originally intended to be: Lawmakers envisioned
Google-like search data enabling voters to quickly pull up who had traded stocks ahead of
market-moving events. But Congress quietly stripped the data requirements out of the law a
year after it was passed. Currently, the data is available online but not easily searchable.
Experts like Holman think the idea should be resurrected — and that lawmakers should be
required to disclose much more specific information about the value of their assets and trades.
Currently, they report trades within a wide dollar range. But the solution that would settle
concern about conflicts of interest in the big picture, Holman and others argue, would be either
to bar lawmakers from buying and selling stocks entirely, or require them to put their money
into broad mutual or index funds.
But lawmakers and aides acknowledge there is no serious discussion on Capitol Hill about
taking new steps to curb lawmakers' conflicts of interest. And arguments about conflicts of
interest are now at least loosely tied in the public mind to Trump's refusal to release his tax
returns, inflaming partisan sentiments.
"It's taken on a different overtone because of President Trump. Now it becomes, 'You guys are
just trying to embarrass him with this disclosure,'" said Walz. "It's hard to get members of
Congress to police themselves and to write these things. We did it because we were naive
enough, we hit the right moment in time, and it went through."
And the members who raged against Price's trades have yet to follow through with legislative
proposals to stop the problem.
Patty Murray, Democrat of Washington, was one of the HELP Committee members who was
most forceful in her denunciation of Price, demanding, "Congressman, do you believe it is
appropriate for a senior member of Congress actively involved in policymaking in the health
sector to repeatedly personally invest in a drug company that could benefit from those actions,
yes or no?"
In mid-March, Murray and her husband bought a series of stocks that included the
pharmaceutical giants Sanofi, Gilead, Amgen and Pfizer, just as the GOP's push to replace
Obamacare moved into full swing.
The purchases, a Murray aide said, were "for an account managed by a broker without
guidance."
Taylor Gee contributed to this report.
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Bernhardt vows to avoid past clients if confirmed as Interior No. 2 Back
By Esther Whieldon   05/10/2017 05:17 PM EDT
David Bernhardt, President Donald Trump's nominee for the number two spot at the Interior

 Department, is promising to recuse himself for one year from matters involving a number of
oil, gas and generation companies he has represented and lobbied for if he is confirmed to the
position.
In a letter and financial disclosure form posted by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics,
Bernhardt said that if he is confirmed as deputy Interior secretary he would resign from his job
at the law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. He also pledged to step aside from
matters involving any of the firm's clients for one year unless ethics officials clear him to
participate.
That means Bernhardt will not be personally or substantially involved in matters involving a
number of fossil fuel, electric and mining companies including Targa Resources Company
LLC, Noble Energy Company LLC, Statoil Gulf Services LLC, the Independent Petroleum
Association of America, NRG Energy Inc., Sempra Energy, Taylor Energy Company LLC,
Cobalt International Energy and Rosemont Copper Company.
Bernhardt would also have to stay out of matters involving a number of water and wildlife
conservation organizations including the Safari Club International Foundation, Garrison
Diversion Conservancy District, Westlands Water District and Cadiz Inc.
As deputy secretary, Bernhardt would not only be responsible for managing day-to-day
operations across the agency's nine complex and unique bureaus, but also could play a key
role in implementing Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's energy development, public lands,
endangered species and water infrastructure initiatives.
WHAT'S NEXT: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski has
said she hopes to hold a confirmation hearing on Bernhardt this month.
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By Zachary Warmbrodt   05/09/2017 06:04 PM EDT
House Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling is preparing to move forward with a fiveyear reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program that would phase out coverage
for certain structures and eliminate it for properties with excessive claims, according to a draft
summary of the GOP bill obtained by POLITICO.
Hensarling is expected to host a meeting with committee members next Tuesday to discuss the
legislation, a Republican familiar with the matter said.
The bill, which has been in development since the last session of Congress, would make
several changes to the program, including:
— Four years after enactment, it would phase out NFIP coverage for residential structures
where the replacement cost of the building exceeded $1 million, subject to the local
availability of private sector flood insurance.

 — Over the same period, NFIP would be prohibited from selling new coverage to structures
being built in today's highest-risk areas.
— FEMA, which administers the program, would not be allowed to make available new or
renewed coverage for any property where the aggregate amount in claims payments exceeded
twice the amount of the replacement value of the property for flood damage that occurred 18
months after enactment.
— The bill would lower from 18 percent to 15 percent the cap on individual policyholders'
annual rate increases.
— It would include the text of Rep. Dennis Ross's bill that would make it easier for
homeowners to use private flood insurance to satisfy requirements of government-backed
mortgages.
— Compensation for "Write-Your-Own" companies working with the program would be
capped at 25 percent in an attempt to improve the NFIP's ability to pay claims from existing
revenue.
WHAT'S NEXT: The NFIP expires at the end of September. The Senate Banking Committee
has yet to release its own reauthorization bill.
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By Zachary Warmbrodt   05/15/2017 05:02 AM EDT
A House Republican plan that would curtail the availability of government flood insurance is
drawing swift opposition from industry groups.
Insurers and builders are preparing to push back against the House Financial Services
Committee's proposed overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program, which helps protect
millions of homeowners from the economic risks of flooding, but is saddled with $24.6 billion
in debt following catastrophic hurricanes.
The public got its first comprehensive glimpse of the committee's plans last week when
Republicans circulated a draft outline of several changes included as part of a five-year
reauthorization of the program. Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) is
planning to discuss the legislation with committee members Tuesday. Congress has until the
end of September to extend the NFIP.
Already, insurers are unnerved by a proposed cap on how much compensation they would be
able to receive under the NFIP's so-called Write-Your-Own program, in which private
companies sell and service government-backed flood insurance policies and receive
compensation.
Builders see a potential threat from a proposal that would phase out government insurance
coverage for new construction in areas at high risk of flooding.
"We understand the need for reforms but we don't want reforms that are going to gut it,"
National Association of Home Builders Chief Executive Officer Jerry Howard said.

 The early opposition underscores the political challenges that Hensarling will face as he seeks
to scale back the program while balancing the desire of many stakeholders who want to
maintain something closer to the status quo.
Hensarling, a fiscal conservative on a mission to lessen the government's role in financial
markets, is by no means seeking to abolish the NFIP over the next few years. But even the
middle ground he's staking out as he tries to hasten the growth of private competition may be
too much for some interest groups.
The six-page outline Republicans released last week is wide-ranging.
Proposed changes to the NFIP would seek to open up more opportunities for a private flood
insurance market, align the program's practices further with those of commercial insurers, put
in place protections for customers facing rate increases, update mitigation efforts and address
claims-processing concerns that arose in the wake of 2012's Hurricane Sandy.
The document appears to offer reforms that could help satisfy various sides of the debate. On
Capitol Hill, the issue falls more along geographic fault lines rather than partisan divides, and
it involves major business sectors including insurers, lenders and real estate interests.
Jimi Grande, senior vice president of government affairs at the National Association of Mutual
Insurance Companies, said the proposed steps on privatization and mitigation seem to fit "that
magical lane of politically doable and directionally correct on the policy."
Yet even without bill text being introduced, there are early signs that Hensarling is testing the
political limits of flood insurance reform. More flash points may flare up as groups digest the
plan.
For months, insurers have been on high-alert after Financial Services Committee Republicans
signaled they were looking at changes to the NFIP's Write-Your-Own program.
Their fears have become a reality. A provision in the draft proposal would cap their
compensation at 25 percent of premiums that policyholders pay.
The going rate today is closer to 30 percent.
Committee spokesman Jeff Emerson said that translates to money that is going to insurers for
salaries and expenses and not being used to pay claims — a factor, he added, that drives up the
likelihood of the NFIP going into debt.
"Capping those costs at 25 percent would make more dollars available for covering the actual
insurance part of an individual's premiums," Emerson said.
Insurance industry lobbyists, who were playing defense on the Hill well ahead of the release of
the reauthorization draft, are expected to escalate their resistance.
"We oppose the attack on WYO carriers as they are not the problem," said Grande, of the
mutual insurers trade group.
The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, known as The Big "I," represents
businesses on the front lines of the WYO universe that help sell insurance in exchange for

 commissions. It has been trying to illustrate how an agent's slice of the compensation
compares to the total costs for consumers.
"Based on what we know now, the Write-Your-Own program cuts appear extreme," said the
group's senior vice president of external and government affairs, Charles Symington. "The Big
'I' will oppose them as currently written."
A separate reform threatens to alienate the construction industry.
At issue for builders is a provision that, four years after enactment, would prohibit the NFIP
from selling new coverage to "future structures built in today's highest-risk areas," subject to
the local availability of private flood insurance.
"For a program that already doesn't charge enough for the risks it insures ... we can't get to a
sound financial footing by creating new subsidies in the future," Emerson, the committee
spokesman, said. "Four years from now is a reasonable time frame to get away from that old
model and have the NFIP do accurate underwriting and pricing of the new risks the program
takes on."
The provision would appear to be in line with a suggestion from FEMA, which administers the
program. In March testimony to the committee, FEMA deputy associate administrator Roy
Wright floated the idea of identifying a time when flood policies for all new construction
would be provided by the private market.
The prospect of the proposal becoming a reality, which would have ramifications for real
estate development, has spurred lobbyists to fight back.
Howard, who has been advocating for a reauthorization of the program as the head of the
National Association of Home Builders, said the idea is "disturbing" and "doesn't make
financial sense."
"It will impact so many states and so many areas within states that you're going to find this
will not be politically acceptable once we publicize it and educate members to its impact," he
said.
Howard argued that new construction is "built more resiliently," and that having it in the
program "would help strengthen the pool and actually cost them less because there will be
fewer claims against it."
"The question that we will have to put to our members is what our position on the overall bill
would be if that stayed in it," he said.
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GOP plans could kill one of Trump's favorite tax breaks Back
By Brian Faler   05/15/2017 05:13 AM EDT

 A proposal to kill a century-old business tax provision — one that's been key to President
Donald Trump's real-estate fortune — is poised to become the next great tax-reform fight in
Washington.
House Republicans want the $1 trillion that ending a deduction for businesses' interest
expenses would raise so they can offset the cost of slashing the corporate tax rate, one of the
centerpieces of their tax-reform plans.
But that is riling a host of industries that say they have little choice but to rely on borrowed
money and fear they will face big tax increases. Farmers, private equity, utilities, real estate,
manufacturers and others are raising alarms in the Capitol, where Republicans are divided
over the proposal.
Though it's been obscured by the long-running battle over border adjustments, as that debate
fades, many predict the interest-deduction fight will soon take center stage.
"This is going to be a big deal — it just hasn't had its time yet," said John Buckley, a former
head of the Joint Committee on Taxation and longtime congressional tax aide.
It's crucial to House Republicans' plans because it's their second-largest pay-for, raising even
more money than border adjustments, according to an analysis by the conservative-leaning
Tax Foundation.
But Trump has long backed the deduction, important to his real-estate development business
— which is certain to raise anew conflict-of-interest issues for his administration.
In an interview with the Economist published Thursday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
said: "We're contemplating keeping it — that's our preference. But we'll look at everything."
There's also skepticism in the Senate.
"It's controversial," said Texas Sen. John Cornyn, the chamber's deputy Republican leader. "I
think we need to be careful because there are a lot of businesses that borrow money as part of
their business model."
What, if anything, to do with the break is now a "significant" part of lawmakers' tax talks, said
one top Republican aide, though how vulnerable it is depends on how they decide to proceed.
If they opt to pursue a deficit-neutral tax reform, as House Republicans are pushing, there
could be big changes because lawmakers will need a lot of budget savings, and the deduction
represents a huge pot of cash.
If they decide to simply cut taxes, without pay-fors, there will be less pressure to cut the
provision.
"Its usage will be determined by how low of a [corporate] rate members want to get to, and if
it's going to be deficit-neutral or if it's going to be a tax cut," the aide said.
As part of their tax-reform plan, House Republicans want to cut the corporate rate to 20
percent, from the current 35 percent - a reduction that would be so deep that they had to look
beyond the usual cast of loopholes for ways to finance it. Trump wants a 15 percent rate and
he told the Economist it would be "OK" if tax cuts weren't offset.

 Interest expenses have long been considered a normal business expense that companies can
deduct just as they would their employees' wages or their rent. Lawmakers have rarely
tinkered with the provision, let alone proposed ending it.
Back in 1987, amid a wave of debt-financed corporate takeovers, Congress considered
limiting the deduction in those sorts of mergers, which sparked a big selloff on Wall Street.
"All hell broke loose," said Buckley. "The bill was quickly pulled and scrapped."
House Republicans also want to kill the deduction so they can adopt so-called expensing,
which refers to allowing businesses to immediately write off the cost of their investments,
instead of having to spread those deductions out over a number of years.
That's considered important for long-term growth, but experts say expensing can't be
combined with the interest deduction because that would provide such rich tax benefits that
the government would effectively be paying companies to buy equipment, so lawmakers have
to pick one or the other.
A spokeswoman for House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) said:
"Republicans have proposed full and immediate expensing for all businesses because it will
deliver robust economic growth and create jobs."
Their interest-deduction proposal is backed by many economists who say the code so heavily
subsidizes debt that it pushes companies wanting to raise money to turn to loans rather than
equity. And that can make economic downturns more severe, some say.
"Firms go bankrupt when they cannot meet the demands of their creditors," the Tax
Foundation said in a recent report. "The more a firm borrows, the more it owes in interest, and
if it cannot pay interest, bondholders can make claims on the firm's physical assets to get their
money back."
"In contrast, equity is much more flexible; during downturns, equity simply accepts a loss of
shareholder value. It may not accept that loss happily, but it accepts it nonetheless, and there is
no immediate threat to the health of the firm."
But the debate is underscoring how much some industries rely on loans. Among them:
farmers, whose opposition to the plan is likely to weigh heavily on red-state Republicans.
"Farming and ranching is almost completely financed with borrowed money," said Patricia
Wolff, senior director of congressional relations at the American Farm Bureau Federation.
"There aren't stock options of venture capital or other ways for us to raise money so we rely
almost entirely on loans from banks, life-insurance companies and from USDA programs, so
anything that makes capital more expensive adds to the cost of business."
"Even with the lower proposed [tax] rates, we could see a tax increase," she said.
Critics of the plan are taking solace in the fact that Trump has long opposed the idea. It was
not included in his revised tax plan rolled out last month, and he rejected the proposal during
his presidential campaign, said former tax adviser Stephen Moore.
"Trump didn't like it because he's a real estate guy, and a lot of real-estate deals are financed

 with debt so he squashed the idea," said Moore, who helped developed the campaign's tax
plan. "He felt like debt was an integral part of financing business deals so we didn't get very
far with that idea."
During his campaign, Trump did eventually propose allowing manufacturers to choose
between expensing and the interest break, though many experts say that is probably
unworkable because Congress's nonpartisan budget analysts tend to look askance at optional
proposals. That's because they assume businesses that rely on expensing will choose that, and
those with big loans will opt for the interest deduction, leaving relatively few businesses
paying little to the Treasury.
Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) is also wary of the House proposal, telling
Bloomberg Television: "Almost everybody is borrowing at this particular point, and some
borrowing in big ways, so I think that's going to be on the table, but I think it's going to be
difficult to get rid of that."
Added Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), another tax writer: "There's plenty of other places in the
code to achieve the necessary savings."
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Sweepstakes heat up for FBI chief Back
By Josh Meyer   05/14/2017 07:45 AM EDT
The moment New York Judge Michael J. Garcia appeared on a short list of potential FBI
directors, his phone started buzzing with well-wishes from across the bureau's extended
family.
Matthew Besheer, who once worked on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force in New York,
sent Garcia a congratulatory note and then called his ex-wife to give her the news. "She was so
happy she started crying," Besheer said.
Garcia is among at least 14 candidates who have emerged in the politically charged
sweepstakes to replace James Comey, who President Donald Trump fired suddenly last
Tuesday. Trump's selection is being scrutinized by a broad range of constituencies, many of
them concerned about the future — and independence — of the FBI's investigation into
Russia's meddling in the 2016 election and possible collusion by Trump associates.
The choice of a new FBI director will also signal the direction of the nation's premiere law
enforcement agency under an administration with radically different views about national
security, especially domestic and international terrorism, than its predecessor.
Some candidates have strong name recognition, including Mike Rogers, the former FBI agent
and Republican chairman of the House intelligence committee, as well as Senate Majority
Whip John Cornyn and current acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe. Others who have
garnered headlines in the fast-moving selection process include former George W. Bush
administration Homeland Security adviser Fran Townsend, former New York City police

 commissioner Ray Kelly and Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.).
The FBI Agents Association on Saturday urged Trump to nominate Rogers, saying his "unique
and diverse experience" in the Army, as an FBI agent from 1989 to 1994 and his position as
former chairman of the House intelligence committee "sets him apart as someone capable of
confronting the wide array of challenges."
"It is essential that the next FBI Director understand the details of how Agents do their
important work," said President Thomas F. O'Connor, whose association represents more than
13,000 active and retired agents.
Garcia is among the candidates winning support from normally taciturn FBI insiders even
though he never worked for the famously insular bureau.
His close FBI ties came as a federal counterterrorism prosecutor in New York, when he spent
much of the late 1990s traveling the world with agents pursuing Al Qaeda suspects, including
the man who later masterminded the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
"He could've had a badge in those days, because he was right in it," said FBI Special Agent
Frank Pellegrino, who also worked on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force in New York. "He
was right there with us. We talked to witnesses together, walked the streets together and then
brought the evidence to court and put them away."
Garcia, who also served as a senior Bush administration homeland security and immigration
official, declined to comment Saturday ahead of his interview with Attorney General Jeff
Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. But he has told associates over the
years that he'd be interested in the job, and his name briefly came up the last time the job was
open, when President Barack Obama selected Comey in 2013.
Garcia would be the first Latino director in the FBI's 82-year history.
No president has picked his FBI director from directly within the bureau's own ranks or from
the halls of Congress, perhaps due to the intended firewall between politics and federal law
enforcement. Virtually all FBI directors have been either top Justice Department officials with
a strong background as prosecutors, or federal judges steeped in the nuance of constitutional
law.
A few of the current candidates fit that bill, including Bush administration officials such as
former Deputy Attorney Feneral Larry Thompson, former assistant attorneys general Alice
Fisher and Ken Wainstein, current U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson and former federal
appellate court judge Michael Luttig. Current FBI officials Paul Abbate and Adam Lee are
also on the list.
Garcia's inclusion on the short list shows the considerations in play with the search. Some
insiders see it as a sign of the Trump administration wanting to take a more hard-line approach
to international terrorism and the threat it poses to the United States, given Garcia's experience
working on the front lines of the war on terrorism and the effort to protect U.S. borders.
"Mike is one of us, and he understands what the ultimate goal of radical fundamentalism is,"
Besheer said. "He'd be the perfect guy to play to catch-up, and to go after these guys more
aggressively than we have been in recent years."

 As an assistant U.S. attorney in Manhattan from 1992 to 2001, Garcia was a lead prosecutor
on two of the most high-profile terrorism cases in U.S. history, the 1993 World Trade Center
bombing and the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa. His work not only led to
convictions in those cases and two top Justice Department awards but also put him on the trail
of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed at a time when the FBI and CIA were battling for turf over
international counterterrorism operations.
Although Garcia moved on to other areas long before the 9/11 attacks, friends and colleagues
say he would relish the opportunity to help try and convict the Al Qaeda mastermind and four
alleged co-conspirators who are currently awaiting military commission trial in Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba. Those prosecutions are led by the U.S. military, but the FBI and Justice
Department play strong supporting roles, and a director with a personal connection like Garcia
could help break the logjam that has prevented the case from proceeding, they say.
"Mike was on the ground, in the thick of it, working very closely with us trying to nail this
guy," Besheer said of Garcia's role in the decade-long hunt for KSM, which began after he
was linked to the first World Trade Center bombing. "I know it's personal to him, that it's gone
on this long and justice has not been served."
Garcia moved to Washington in 2001 and served as assistant secretary of commerce for export
enforcement and acting commissioner of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
before Bush appointed him assistant Homeland Security secretary for Immigration and
Customs Enforcement from 2003 to 2005.
Bush then sent Garcia back to Manhattan as the United States attorney for the Southern
District of New York, where for three years he oversaw 220 prosecutors handling criminal and
civil cases and many of the nation's most sensitive terrorism and counterintelligence
investigations.
In 2008, Garcia joined the law firm Kirkland & Ellis, where he specialized in international
legal issues, and in January 2016 he was appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as an associate
judge of the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court.
"He's always been considered incredibly solid, trustworthy, a straight shooter," said Juan
Zarate, who worked with Garcia when the two were young federal prosecutors and later, when
Zarate was deputy national security adviser for combating terrorism in the Bush administration
from 2005 to 2009.
"I think he fits a very strong mold of someone you'd want to take the FBI job at this time in
history, with a strong prosecutorial background, reputation for integrity and independence and
an affinity for navigating Washington's political waters at a time when the FBI is caught in a
serious investigatory but also political environment," Zarate said. "He understands politics and
he understands Washington and that you serve at the pleasure of the president. But he also
understands that the mission of the FBI and the Department of Justice is to execute the law
and to ensure that justice is done."
Several friends and former colleagues noted that Garcia shares two qualities with Comey, his
friend and former colleague, that may not help him in the FBI director sweepstakes, or on the
job: a fierce independent streak and an insistence on following an investigation wherever it
leads.

 In 2012, Garcia was tapped to lead a special investigation into FIFA, the governing body of
international soccer, and soon declared his intention to investigate suspected widespread
corruption in its decision to award hosting rights for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup to Russia
and Qatar.
Garcia delivered a 350-page report that FIFA never made public. After a short summary was
released clearing both Russia and Qatar of wrongdoing, Garcia publicly denounced it as a
whitewash, tried to appeal it and later resigned from his position as FIFA ethics investigator in
protest.
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Is it time for Trump staff to lawyer up? Back
By Darren Samuelsohn   05/14/2017 07:02 AM EDT
Veterans of White House scandals from Watergate to Plamegate have an important message
for Team Trump: It's time to think about lawyering up.
In the past week, a Senate committee began issuing subpoenas in its investigation into Russian
contacts with President Donald Trump's staff and other associates during the 2016 election
campaign and transition, while the FBI continues its own criminal investigation. Trump
himself fired FBI Director James Comey and then, in the aftermath, said the Russia probe was
"made up" and appeared to threaten Comey on Twitter.
"There's obviously a risk here," said Washington white-collar defense attorney Robert Luskin.
"And that's not any kind of judgment on [Trump's] personal integrity or absence of it, but the
apparent fact he doesn't seem to be very sensitive about norms and about risks."
It's an axiom of Washington scandals that the cover-up tends to be worse than the crime —
and it's lower- or mid-level people who wind up getting caught in the worst legal trouble,
usually for tangential offenses like perjury or obstruction of justice.
The ancillary stuff, like a forgotten meeting or a discarded document, can cause the most
serious problems for staffers navigating the unfamiliar, expensive and high-stakes world of
grand juries, subpoenas and congressional hearings, where the prospects of perjury or
obstruction of justice charges can be filed for both unintended slip-ups or intentional attempts
to cover up for a superior.
"The thing you worry about in a process like that is you just make a mistake and it appears
more than it is," said Rep. Sean Maloney, a New York Democratic lawmaker who served as
staff secretary for President Bill Clinton during his final two years at the White House amid
congressional impeachment proceedings. "We're all human beings. If someone asks you
questions for two or three hours, it's easy to make a mistake."
At least some of the people who joined the Trump administration were aware of the legal
risks. "I had folks who joined the administration ask that question, which should tell you
something," said Luskin, who previously represented President George W. Bush's senior

 political adviser Karl Rove during the investigation into the leak of CIA agent Valerie Plame's
identity, as well as a pair of senior officials during the probe of Clinton's Whitewater land
deals.
A few of the central players in the Trump investigations already have counsel. Former
campaign manager Paul Manafort, whose work in Ukraine is under review, has a lawyer, as
does former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn, who last week was served
with a subpoena by the Senate Intelligence Committee. Their attorneys did not respond to
requests for comment.
Longtime personal Trump tax attorneys from the firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius sent
Senate investigators a letter last week detailing some of the president's business interests tied
to Russia. A spokeswoman from the firm declined comment.
John Dean, the former Nixon White House counsel who served a four-month sentence for his
role in Watergate, said he doesn't expect Trump's staffers at this early stage of the
investigative process to have already started hiring attorneys. But he said that can change
quickly.
"It's something that happens in every White House when the contagion has started spreading,"
he said. He predicted the lower-level employees, including otherwise innocent secretaries and
other aides who have gotten up-close interactions with the president and his senior aides, may
not see the need to call for an attorney until they've been identified as potential witnesses.
"They're primarily driven by fear, fear of the unknown and not wanting to make a mistake," he
said.
But Dean added that some people delay retaining counsel because they think it makes them
look bad. "If my history watching Watergate and what happened is any indication, the guiltier
they are, the later they get lawyers," Dean said. "They don't want to either admit it in their own
mind or they think they can tough it out. They think hiring a lawyer is an admission of guilt.
And that's foolish."
The White House did not respond to a request for comment about whether individual staffers
have retained counsel. "The entire White House staff is hard at work implementing the
president's agenda for the American people," said press secretary Sean Spicer.
Outside observers say the signs are growing that Trump's staff may want to start lining up
legal advice, even if it's only for preliminary discussions.
"If they have information that indicates contact with Russians or attempts to interfere, they
better damn well," said former FBI agent Lewis Schiliro, who spent 25 years at the FBI before
retiring in 2000 as head of the New York field office. "That's a pretty serious thing."
Along with the criminal subpoenas, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) last week requested the Justice Department inspector
general examine Trump's firing of Comey; the Treasury Department is reportedly going to be
sharing records with Senate investigators on Trump's financial dealings with Russia and
beyond; and calls keep coming from Capitol Hill Democrats to the White House to retain all
documents related to ongoing criminal probes.
Looming legal proceedings can shadow interactions among staffers, exacerbating existing

 tensions and infighting.
"I don't know how they're getting anything done, including the people who are much lower
down and have jobs with nothing to do with this," said Amanda Kane, a former associate
counsel in the Obama White House. "It's a very small, insular environment there."
But others said that an investigation can sometimes serve as a rallying point for staffers. "It's a
weird thing. I think you just keep doing your job. You try to stay focused and you believe in
the mission," said Maloney, the former Clinton staffer, who later worked for New York
Democratic Gov. Eliot Spitzer during the governor's prostitution scandal.
"What really gets you through is the relationships with your colleagues," said Maloney. "You
make friends for life, and it's because you're going through the crucible together."
Trump in recent days has publicly tried to stick to his agenda. Last week, his press aides
opened their daily briefings talking about an executive order on cybersecurity and his
government's response to an accident at the nuclear-waste cleanup site in Hanford,
Washington. The president is also preparing for his first international trip this week. On
Twitter, he pointed to a recent trade move involving U.S. beef exports to China that he
declared was "REAL news!"
With a friendly Republican Congress, the Trump White House so far isn't facing an
independent prosecutor like Kenneth Starr, who investigated the Clintons' Whitewater deal
and Bill Clinton's relationship with intern Monica Lewinsky. As Luskin put it: "I have to say
compared to the Clinton years that this is a walk in a f------ park."
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Morning Energy: Offshore wind faces serious legal test — Trump team won"t rule out international energy
sanctions — Signs of life in filling political agency vacancies
Monday, May 15, 2017 5:49:52 AM

By Anthony Adragna   05/15/2017 05:43 AM EDT
With help from Eric Wolff, Esther Whieldon and Anca Gurzu
OFFSHORE WIND'S BIGGEST HURDLE? Legal action from several cities, fisheries and
fishery associations in New England, New York and New Jersey is threatening to delay the
growth of the nascent offshore wind industry, Pro's Esther Whieldon reports. The suit
threatens to set back a clean energy industry that has found itself in the new administration's
good graces. Notwithstanding President Donald Trump's past battles with offshore wind farms
and his work to reverse Obama-era climate change policies, his administration has so far
supported offshore wind projects. Of more than 14,000 megawatts of offshore wind power
installed globally, just 30 megawatts are so far operating in the U.S., but wind developers are
eager to grow that number. BOEM is considering additional lease sales in Massachusetts, New
York, California, South Carolina and Hawaii.
A loss in the New York case "would likely delay the new American energy revolution by a
couple years," said Collin O'Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, a
wind industry supporter. The U.S. District Court for D.C. in February rejected the fisheries'
request to put Statoil's lease on hold, but a hearing has not been scheduled. Plaintiffs argue
BOEM violated the National Environmental Policy Act by failing to adequately consider the
effects of granting offshore wind leases on their businesses or to consider alternative sites.
"They have offered no off-ramp, no way to avoid litigation in this matter because they never
offered a process to discuss location," Drew Minkiewicz, a partner at the firm Kelley Drye &
Warren LLP, tells Esther.
EVERYTHING 'ON THE TABLE' FOR SAUDI ARABIA: The president departs for his
first international trip Friday and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley told ABC's "This Week"
Sunday that everything's "on the table" to get Saudi Arabia — where he will be stopping first
— more involved in the fight against ISIS. "I would never say that there's anything off the
table," Haley said when asked if Trump would halt purchasing oil from Saudi Arabia if they
didn't commit additional ground troops or funds to the fight. "But that's not the intention of
why he's going." Trump told The New York Times in March 2016 "Oh yeah, sure. I would do
that" when asked if he'd consider stopping oil purchases from Saudi Arabia.
On North Korea: Haley also raised the possibility of invoking new sanctions on North Korea,
including several energy-related ones, after the reclusive nation tested another missile over the
weekend. "I mean there's a lot of sanctions left that we can start to do, whether it's with oil,
whether it's with energy, whether it's with their maritime ships, exports, we can do a lot of
different things that we haven't done yet," she said. "So our options are there."
WELCOME TO MONDAY! I'm your host Anthony Adragna, and the 18th-century era
George Clinton was our nation's second-longest serving governor. For today: What are the
three U.S. states that were previously independent countries? Send your tips, energy gossip
and comments to aadragna@politico.com, or follow us on Twitter @AnthonyAdragna,
@Morning_Energy, and @POLITICOPro.

 ADMINISTRATION FINALLY STAFFING UP: There are signs Trump may finally be
getting serious about bringing his Cabinet secretaries some reinforcements to carry out his
policy agenda. Late Friday, the Trump announced his intent to tap Susan Bodine, chief
counsel on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, to be EPA's assistant
administrator for enforcement and compliance assurance. As Pro's Alex Guillén reports, she's
the latest EPW staffer with ties to Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) to land at the agency and
previously served the last three years of the George W. Bush administration as EPA's top
waste official.
EPW Chairman John Barrasso praised her selection in a Saturday statement: "Susan is
committed to finding commonsense ways to protect America's land, air, and water. In this new
role, I know that she will work to help communities and small businesses comply with the law,
while holding polluters accountable." Her selection comes on the heels of Trump nominating
two to fill vacancies at FERC last week. And it comes as the Senate Energy and Natural
Resources panel prepares to take consider the nomination of David Bernhardt to be number
two at Interior this Thursday. They're small steps, but appear to indicate the White House is
finally heeding the pleas of Senate Energy Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski and Cabinet
officials themselves to fill political vacancies across the agencies.
PETITION SEEKS RECONSIDERATION OF COAL ASH RULE: The Utility Solid
Waste Activities Group petitioned EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Friday to reconsider
"specific portions" of the agency's regulation governing coal ash. The petition argues aspects
of the rule warrant changes due to legislation passed last year that included changes to
permitting and enforcement provisions, and also asks the agency to put a legal challenge on
ice while it reconsiders those aspects of the rulemaking. In addition, USWAG seeks an
extension of upcoming compliance deadlines. "USWAG believes that the modifications to the
Rule identified in this Petition will result in a more practical and workable, yet equally
protective regulatory program," Jim Roewer, the group's executive director, wrote in a cover
letter.
Greens slam request: Environmental groups warned pulling back on the October 2015 rule
would endanger human health and the environment. "The new EPA safeguards were finally
starting to make progress in protecting people from what is now the nation's second-biggest
industrial waste problem," Lisa Evans, an attorney with Earthjustice, said in a statement.
"Cutting back protections at this point would be reckless and would put people's health at
risk."
CANTWELL VISITS HANFORD: Senate Energy ranking member Maria Cantwell toured
the Hanford site Saturday in Eastern Washington less than a week after a tunnel storing
nuclear waste collapsed. "The events of last week highlight the need for America to keep our
commitment to the Hanford site cleanup, and I stand ready to make sure my colleagues and
this administration do just that," she said in a statement after being briefed. Picture from the
tour here.
BIG GOP GUNS RALLY TO DEFEND ZINKE'S SEAT: Vice President Mike Pence and
Donald Trump Jr. rallied in support for Republican Greg Gianforte across Montana as they try
to rev up GOP enthusiasm to keep Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's congressional seat in their
party's hands, POLITICO's Elena Schneider reports. "I talked to the president this afternoon
and he asked me to say two things. First, he said, 'Tell Montana, thanks,'" Pence said at a rally
Friday evening, referring to Trump's 2016 victory. "And then he said to me, 'Tell them that

 Trump needs Greg Gianforte in the Congress of the United States.'"
The trip comes as public and private polling shows Gianforte's margin against Democrat
Rob Quist, the folk singer and political novice, has dropped to single digits in the last weeks of
the race. "To me, it just shows they're really worried," Quist said. "They're bringing out all
their big guns. They know that they're in danger of losing this race." And that comes as Quist
outraised Gianforte $2.36 million to $1.77 million from April 1 through May 5, though the
Republican has more cash to spend in the weeks before the May 25 vote, POLITICO's Scott
Bland reports.
And, ICYMI, Pence toured the Westmoreland Coal Company's Absaloka Mine on the Crow
Indian Reservation by horseback on Friday afternoon. "I just want to assure you that this
administration is absolutely determined to continue to expand the opportunities to develop
American energy in an environmentally responsible way," the vice president said after the
tour, according to the Billings Gazette. Pics from Pence, Zinke and Sen. Steve Daines from the
visit.
FRANCIS VOWS SINCERE TALK WITH TRUMP: Pope Francis promised to be sincere
during a meeting with Trump later this month, but said he wouldn't try to soften the president's
views on policy matters such as the environment, according to the Associated Press (complete
the awesome dateline of "ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE"). "That is a political calculation
that I don't allow myself to make. Also in the religious sphere: I don't proselytize," he said.
Francis, of course, issued an encyclical calling for action to address climate change back in
2015, while Trump has denied the scientific consensus that human activity is fueling climate
change.
SEIA OBJECTS TO SUNIVA TRADE CASE: The Solar Energy Industries Association in
a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission said the agency should not launch a formal
review of Suniva's request to impose trade restrictions on imported solar cells and modules.
Not only would such a move, which could lead to Trump's creation of import tariffs or
minimum prices, be "extremely damaging" by driving up the cost of the cells in the U.S., but
doing so would not necessarily stimulate domestic production, the letter said.
COURT FREEZES MARINE MONUMENT SUIT: The U.S. District Court for the District
of Columbia on Friday stayed a lawsuit by fisheries groups over President Barack Obama's
creation last year of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Marine Monument off the
East Coast. The Commerce Department and Interior Department asked to stay the case while
Commerce reviews the monument designation under a Trump directive.
INTERN PROTECTION BILL GETS HOUSE VOTE: Not much on the House floor this
week in terms of energy policy, but a bill guaranteeing unpaid government interns get
workforce protections from sexual harassment is due to get a vote on Wednesday. The Federal
Intern Protection Act (H.R. 653), introduced by Rep. Elijah Cummings , came after the
Oversight and Government Reform Committee heard testimony in July 2015 that a young
EPA intern was inappropriately touched and kissed by an employee called a "predator" by
Chairman Jason Chaffetz.
MAIL CALL! DON'T MESS WITH JERSEY: Nine New Jersey lawmakers, led by top
Energy and Commerce Democrat Frank Pallone, sent Zinke a letter Friday urging him to
reconsider plans to allow offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. "The costs and risks
associated with drilling in the Atlantic are simply too high for New Jersey," they wrote.

 "Elected leaders on both sides of the aisle have long opposed any efforts to potentially open
the Atlantic to oil and gas development." Both senators — Robert Menendez and Cory Booker
— also signed onto the letter.
OTHER ENERGY GROUPS ENTER PERRY'S GRID STUDY: Representatives from the
hydropower, biomass, waste-to-energy, biogas and geothermal energy sectors sent a letter to
Energy Secretary Rick Perry last week requesting a meeting as the agency conducts its review
of the electric grid. "We believe this review will demonstrate the need to better recognize,
value, and properly compensate renewable baseload technologies for the grid benefits and
services they provide," they wrote.
POET IS A POET, DONCHA KNOW IT: Ethanol giant POET took to the DC air waves
starting with ads during Sunday morning newscasts on broadcast and cable. POET is based in
Sioux Falls, S.D., but has refineries in five other Midwestern states. The company wants to
make its reach more obvious to policy makers and legislators considering key decisions. The
campaign will broaden beyond video and run through the end of the year.
RALLYING FOR NAVAJO PLANT: The Arizona Mining Association hosts a rally in
Phoenix today in support of the continued operation of the Navajo Generating Station, a coalfired power plant. That comes as the Interior Department kicks off four listening sessions this
week across the state to gather input on what to do about the plant. The four utility owners
announced back in February that they would end their three-quarter stake in the plant by the
end of 2019
PERRY'S CLOSE TO HOME: Perry tours the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in
Houston today at 10 a.m. CST as the Energy Department touts a new partnership with the
Department of Veterans Affairs to "better understand trends specific to veterans and combat
problems such a veteran suicide, prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, and more."
WINNING: Kára McCullough, the Miss District of Columbia who became Miss USA 2017
on Sunday night, works at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, according to her official
biography. She describes her as a "scientist" and "technical reviewer" in her LinkedIn profile.
MOVER, SHAKER: Lisa Hymas starts today as climate and energy program director for
Media Matters For America; she was previously a senior editor for Grist.
QUICK HITS
— West Texas oil boom threatens recovery in Canadian oilpatch. CBC.
— Signs of oil boomlet in North Dakota after pipeline finished. AP.
— Power plant owners limit Toshiba's Westinghouse liabilities: sources. Reuters.
— Rising conservative voices call for climate change action. PBS Newshour.
— Trump is deleting climate change, one site at a time. The Guardian.
— As Tesla's focus shifts, so do plans for Buffalo solar factory. Buffalo News.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK

 MONDAY
10:30 a.m. — "Digitizing the Power Sector," Bipartisan Policy Center, 1225 Eye Street NW,
Suite 1000
12:30 p.m. — "Energy Emergency Preparedness: A Critical Federal-State-Private Sector
Partnership," The Environmental and Energy Study Institute and the National Association of
State Energy Officials, 334 Cannon
2:30 p.m. — Infrastructure and green jobs briefing, NRDC, 406 Dirksen
TUESDAY
8:30 a.m. — "Distorting Financial Markets: The Role of Disclosure, Sustainability and the
Importance of Materiality," U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St. NW
10:30 a.m. — Business groups presentation on advanced and renewable energy, Arnold &
Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, 601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 10th floor, conference room #10340
12:00 p.m. — Natural Gas Roundtable featuring New York Commissioner Diane Burman,
American Gas Association, University Club, 1135 16th St. NW
3:15 p.m. — "Leveraging Federal Funding: Innovative Solutions for Infrastructure," Senate
Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 406
Dirksen
6:30 p.m. — "Sustainable Profit: Investment Opportunities in a Changing Climate," Harvard
Business School Club, US Trust Penthouse, 730 15th Street NW
WEDNESDAY
8:30 a.m. — The American Council for Capital Formation Center for Policy Research and the
ClearPath Foundation energy policy forum, Newseum, 8th floor conference room, 555
Pennsylvania Ave NW
10:00 a.m. — "Energy Opportunities in South America," House Foreign Affairs Western
Hemisphere Subcommittee, 2172 Rayburn
10:00 a.m. — "Reviewing Recent State Successes with the Rigs to Reefs Program," House
Natural Resources Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, 1324 Longworth
10:00 a.m. — "Improving America's Transportation Infrastructure: The Road Forward,"
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, 406 Dirksen
11:00 a.m. — Climate Reality Project panel on carbon pricing, The Climate Reality Project,
First Floor Conference Room, 750 9th St. NW
1:00 p.m. — House Appropriations Committee hearing on Native Alaskan funding, House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, 2007 Rayburn
1:00 p.m. — "The Future of Energy Infrastructure in the DC Metro Region," AECOM, 3101
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Va.

 2:00 p.m. — "Seeking Better Management of America's Overgrown, Fire-Prone National
Forests," House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, 1324 Longworth
THURSDAY
10:00 a.m. — House Natural Resources Committee hearing on water rights and western
power, 1324 Longworth
10:00 a.m. — "Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Improving Water Quality
through Integrated Planning," House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on
Water Resources and Environment, 2167 Rayburn
10:00 a.m. — Hearing on nomination of Bernhardt for deputy Interior secretary, Senate
Energy and Natural Resources, Dirksen 366
FRIDAY
12:00 p.m. — "Petroleum Geology of Shale Gas & Tight Oil -and- How To Do It," National
Capital Area Chapter of the U.S. Association for Energy Economics, Chinatown Garden, 618
H St. NW
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By Brent Griffiths   11/22/2016 11:32 AM EDT
President-elect Donald Trump's unusual move of pressing his opposition to wind turbines
during a meeting with politician Nigel Farage of the United Kingdom is far from the first time
the New York businessman has complained about a project that would alter the landscape
surrounding one of two Scottish golf courses he owns.
Starting in 2012, Trump began firing off tweets about the offshore turbines, which he said
would spoil views of the coastal course, which is named Trump International Golf Links. All
told, the incoming commander-in-chief has sent at least 60 tweets about the project over
several years.
Trump purchased his resort near Aberdeen in 2006, but he soured on the country and its
leaders after an 11-turbine windfarm was proposed near the course. Trump's mother
immigrated to the United States from Scotland before he was born.
Beginning with a simple message calling for English taxpayers to "stop subsidizing the
destruction of Scotland by paying massive subsidies for ugly wind turbines," Trump launched
a full-on Twitter tirade against local politicians and the company that dare to finance the
proposed off-shore wind farm — at one point, even then Prime Minister David Cameron
became a target.

 Offline, Trump took his opposition to the project all the way to the highest court in the U.K.
But in a unanimous decision, the U.K. Supreme Court rejected his case in 2015.
The Swedish company Vattenfall announced in July that it was moving ahead with the project,
formally known as the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, but the Trump
Organization said it would continue its efforts to stop it.
"There are 16 planning conditions which have not been purified, and we intend to lodge
formal written objections with Marine Scotland, challenging each one of them," the Trump
Organization said. "The project can't proceed until the conditions are satisfied and we will also
pursue additional remedies before the European Courts as necessary."
Trump last tweeted about the wind farms on May 1, 2015 — more than a month before he
announced his presidential bid.
But according to Andy Wigmore, a Farage ally who was in the meeting with Trump, the
president-elect remains passionate about the issue.
"[O]ne thing Mr Trump kept returning to was the issue of wind farms," Wigmore told Britain's
Express newspaper this week. "He is a complete Anglophile and also absolutely adores
Scotland, which he thinks is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. But he is dismayed that
his beloved Scotland has become overrun with ugly wind farms which he believes are a blight
on the stunning landscape."
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U.S. will 'tighten the screws' on North Korea, Haley says Back
By Louis Nelson   05/14/2017 12:33 PM EDT
The U.S. and its international partners will continue to "tighten the screws" on the regime of
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un following its test of a ballistic missile over the weekend,
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Sunday morning.
Haley told ABC's "This Week" that Kim is "in a state of paranoia" and that his nation's
barrage of missile tests are a symptom of that. She also said that pressure imposed by the U.S.
has already been felt by the Kim regime.
"Well, I think you first have to get into Kim Jong Un's head, you know, which is he's in a state
of paranoia. He's incredibly concerned about anything and everything around him," Haley told
ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos. "What we're going to do is continue to tighten the
screws. He feels it. He absolutely feels it. And we're going to continue, whether it's sanctions,
whether it's press statements, anything that we have to do."
While President Donald Trump and other White House officials have met North Korea's most
recent bout of saber-rattling with harsh rhetoric and promises of collaboration with the
Chinese government to more fully rein in the Kim regime, the president himself has also said

 that he would be "honored" to meet with the North Korean dictator under the right
circumstances.
On Sunday morning, Haley said North Korea's missile test would preclude those
circumstances from coming about.
"Having a missile test is not the way to sit down with the president, because he's absolutely
not going to do it," the former South Carolina governor said. "And I can tell you, he can sit
there and say all the conditions he wants, until he meets our conditions, we're not sitting down
with him."
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Trump picks Inhofe aide for EPA compliance chief Back
By Alex Guillén   05/12/2017 06:45 PM EDT
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Susan Bodine, chief counsel on the Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee, to be EPA's assistant administrator for
enforcement and compliance assurance.
Bodine is the latest EPW staffer with ties to Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) to land at EPA. Other
former Inhofe aides at the agency include chief of staff Ryan Jackson, deputy chief of staff
Byron Brown and deputy associate administrator for policy Brittany Bolen.
Before joining EPW in 2015, Bodine spent six years as a partner at Barnes & Thorburg. She
spent the last three years of the George W. Bush administration as the Senate-confirmed
assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (now the
Office of Land and Emergency Management).
The White House's "skinny budget" in March proposed cutting $129 million from the OECA
budget, to $419 million, with the savings coming from reducing EPA efforts to areas not
policed by the states. Critics say there actually is not much overlap and that federal
investigation is often required as states tighten their own belts.
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Trump to nominate Chatterjee, Powelson to FERC Back
By Darius Dixon   05/08/2017 08:47 PM EDT
President Donald Trump tonight announced he planned to appoint Neil Chatterjee and Rob
Powelson to fill two of the three vacancies in the FERC leadership, according to an official
White House statement.

 Chatterjee, a senior energy adviser to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and
Powelson, a Pennsylvania regulator, would take positions that expire in 2021 and 2020,
respectively. POLITICO has reported that both were expected to be tapped for the FERC.
The new Republican members would, if confirmed by the Senate, restore the agency's
quorum.
FERC has been operating with just two sitting commissioners for more than two months, since
Norman Bay resigned the chairmanship after Trump elevated Cheryl LaFleur to that position.
While staff can address most of the agency's business, the absence of a quorum hinders
FERC's ability to enact final orders dealing with interstate natural gas pipeline projects and
contested electricity rate plans.
POLITICO has also reported that Kevin McIntyre, who co-leads Jones Day's global energy
practice, is expected to fill the third FERC vacancy. Some sources have suggested that he may
be in line for the chairmanship.
In recent months, members of Congress and more than a dozen industry groups have pressed
the administration to appoint new members.
WHAT'S NEXT: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski has
vowed to prioritize moving new FERC nominees through her committee, although the full
confirmation process could easily take several weeks to complete.
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Bipartisan coal ash provision included in final WRDA Back
By Alex Guillén   12/05/2016 04:28 PM EDT
The final version of the Water Resources Development Act released today by House and
Senate negotiators includes a tweaked version of language passed earlier this year by the
Senate that would change the permitting and enforcement regime for EPA's coal ash rule.
The language will require states to get EPA approval for their coal ash disposal permitting
plans, and the agency will also gain more enforcement powers, on top of potential citizen
lawsuits.
"This new permitting authority fixes the main problems with the recent coal ash regulation
issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, by removing citizen suits as the sole means
of enforcement and allowing states to tailor permit requirements on a case-by-case basis,"
Sens. Jim Inhofe, Joe Manchin, Shelley Moore Capito and John Hoeven said in a joint
statement.
The provision won bipartisan backing, although various environmental groups, including the
Sierra Club, Environmental Integrity Project and the Waterkeeper Alliance, raised issues with
the language.

 The new language would also extend EPA's timeline to review authorized state programs from
every five years to every 12 years. And it gives EPA more time to review state programs,
includes language allowing states to ask EPA to review a neighboring state's program, and
requires EPA to operate a backstop permit program for states without authorized programs.
The bill is expected to hit the House floor this week.
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Pence, Trump Jr. rally GOP as Montana special election tightens Back
By Elena Schneider   05/12/2017 11:58 PM EDT
BILLINGS, Mont. — Vice President Mike Pence and Donald Trump Jr. crisscrossed Montana
in the last 24 hours to gin up support for Republican Greg Gianforte in the upcoming special
House election, as Gianforte's margin in public and private polling has shrunk to single digits
in the last weeks of the race.
While President Donald Trump's poll numbers sag nationwide, Gianforte has tied himself
closely to the administration ahead of the May 25 red-state special election. The Trump
surrogates, along with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Sen. Steve Daines, are trying to rev
GOP enthusiasm back up six months after Trump carried Montana by 20 percentage points in
the presidential race. Republican groups are also pouring in millions of dollars to avoid
unexpected surprises after some closer-than-expected special elections in Georgia and Kansas.
"I talked to the president this afternoon and he asked me to say two things. First, he said, 'Tell
Montana, thanks,'" Pence said at a rally Friday evening, referring to Trump's 2016 victory.
"And then he said to me, 'Tell them that Trump needs Greg Gianforte in the Congress of the
United States.'"
But Democrat Rob Quist, the folk singer and political novice who's running against Gianforte,
has broken $4 million in contributions for his underdog campaign — powered by the same
anti-Trump fervor that raised millions of dollars for Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff in the other
high-profile House special election.
"To me, it just shows they're really worried," Quist said. "They're bringing out all their big
guns. They know that they're in danger of losing this race."
Quist has also embraced national help, with Sen. Bernie Sanders set to headline four rallies
across the state next weekend.
But Republican jitters are calmed somewhat by Trump's popularity here. Despite low approval
numbers nationwide, WPA Intelligence, the Republican polling and analytics firm, estimated
in its national voter models that that Montana voters who approve of Trump's job performance
outnumbered disapprovers 2.4 to 1 last month.
"I voted for Obama twice and I got caught up in his message, but I love Trump," said Chris
Groscop, a 40-year-old small business owner who attended the rally with his wife, Brandy.

 "He speaks to us. I like that it's something different every day with him."
In embracing Trump for the special election to replace Zinke in the House in 2017, Gianforte
is breaking with his own losing campaign for governor in 2016.
Gianforte didn't campaign with Trump during his sole appearance in the state last May, and
several GOP operatives noted that there was "chatter that he wasn't very pro-Trump," as one
Republican source in the state put it. (A Gianforte spokesman said that Gianforte had already
committed to another campaign event on the same day last year.)
"Greg's team probably thinks using Trump is a good move because Trump won the state, and
Greg didn't," said one Republican strategist who's worked in Montana. "But Trump wasn't a
factor in the governor's race, and now it's their whole strategy to ride [Trump's] coattails to
win."
While Trump scored a dominant victory in 2016, Gianforte lost to Democratic Gov. Steve
Bullock by 4 points in Montana last year.
Gianforte's supporters attribute the loss to Bullock's incumbency and Gianforte's failure to "get
in front of some attacks that had a lot of untruths in them, as maybe he should have done," said
state Rep. Sue Vinton. "I think he's learned from that in this race."
But Democrats say the problems that dogged Gianforte in his gubernatorial race are sticking to
him again in the House race. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's TV ads
describe Gianforte as a millionaire transplant who doesn't support access to public lands,
echoing Bullock's strategy from 2016.
"You've seen it before — millionaires buying trophy ranches in Montana, then suing to block
you out. Well, it's exactly what this millionaire from New Jersey did," the narrator says in one
DCCC ad. "When he wanted to be governor, Montana said 'no.' Now Gianforte is desperate to
be congressman, but Montana is not buying it."
Quist echoed the sentiment on the stump in Great Falls, where he said to three-dozen
supporters, "We don't need more millionaires in Washington, D.C."
"Gianforte is a millionaire lapdog," said Marla Embody, a 62-year-old retiree who attended the
Quist event, which featured a musical performance by Quist's daughter. "If Trump says jump,
he says how high."
While Gianforte draws on national Republicans to boost his campaign, the GOP is also using a
time-honored strategy of linking Quist to national Democrats, to paint Quist as a bad fit for
Montana.
Quist "wants to join liberal Nancy Pelosi in Washington to spend even more and stick us with
the bill," one National Republican Congressional Committee ad says. The GOP has also
attacked Quist's financial troubles, spotlighting debts that are "piling up" in "property taxes
liens, over $400,000 in foreclosure notices, collections."
At the rally Friday, Republicans also hammered Quist's position on guns and his "F" rating
from the National Rifle Association, which has endorsed Gianforte.
"Let me tell you something — when you flunk the gun test in Montana, you flunk the

 election," Daines said to loud cheers. One sign read: "NRA + Greg = A+."
Quist said his financial struggles are relatable to Montana voters, who see him as "one of us,"
who's "fallen on hard times and gotten out of them," he added.
Republicans are girding for a close finish on May 25 — an unusually timed Thursday election,
just before Memorial Day weekend, which has strategists uncertain about voter turnout. But
the GOP is already arguing that a small winning margin months after Trump crushed Hillary
Clinton in the state won't signal doom for Republicans in 2018.
According to Yellowstone County Commissioner Denis Pitman, Montana isn't the place to
look for answers on national politics, given how regularly the state has elected both Democrats
and Republicans to major offices.
"Is it going to be a referendum on Trump? Montanans are fairly independent-minded," Pitman
said. "We don't always send very clear signals."
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Quist outraised Gianforte leading up to MT-AL special Back
By Scott Bland   05/14/2017 09:45 AM EDT
Democrat Rob Quist outraised Republican Greg Gianforte in the FEC reporting period before
Montana's special election, but Gianforte had more cash to spend in the weeks before the May
25 vote.
Quist raised $2.36 million to Gianforte's $1.77 million from April 1 through May 5, according
to his FEC report. Most of Gianforte's money came from a $1 million loan from the candidate
himself, according to his report. Quist's money came largely from small donations ($1.69
million), as Democrats around the country continue pouring online cash into campaigns and
other political causes at a high rate.
Quist spent $2.38 million and had $669,000 on hand for the final days of the special election,
while Gianforte spent $1.49 million and had $826,000 left in the bank on May 5.
Outside spending has favored Gianforte: Congressional Leadership Fund, the NRCC and the
RNC have combined to spend over $3.8 million attacking Quist and helping Gianforte,
according to FEC disclosures. The DCCC has announced transferring nearly $200,000 to the
state Democratic Party and, per the FEC, has spent another $340,000 on a media buy so far.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund and the Progressive Turnout Project have spent about
$300,000 combined backing Quist and hitting Gianforte.
Gianforte is favored in the red-state special election, but his polling margin has shrunk to
single digits as Quist tries to capture the longtime Republican district.
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 Statement of David Longly Bernhardt
Nominee for the Position of Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior
Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
United States Senate
May 18, 2017
Chairman Murkowski, Senator Cantwell, and Members of the Committee, I am humbled to
appear here today as President Trump’s nominee for the position of Deputy Secretary of the
Department of the Interior.
I deeply appreciate the trust Secretary Zinke has placed in me by asking me to serve as the Chief
Operating Officer of the Department, which is the role of the Deputy Secretary. I ask for your
consent to the President’s nomination.
I am joined this morning by members of my family: my wife Gena, my son William, my
daughter Katherine, as well as my mother Carolyn Bernhardt-Jones. Last week, when Will and
Katie were told that this hearing would take place today they wanted to attend claiming that it
beat a day in the classroom. That was until they learned they would not be texting during the
Committee’s proceedings, which made the choice between the hearing and class a very close
call. But they are troopers and wanted to be here. For Will there is added bonus, because we
think his attendance counts in meeting a requirement for his Citizenship in the Nation merit
badge.
It was quite an experience to be introduced by Senator Gardner because our paths have crossed
in interesting ways. Obviously, he is a great leader for the State of Colorado. As he mentioned,
we both grew up in rural Colorado. I am from the outskirts of the town of Rifle, in Garfield
County, Colorado. That county is made up of about two million acres, ranging from rugged
alpine mountains to high desert plateaus. About sixty percent of the county is public land, most
administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service.
Senator Gardner mentioned a man named Russell George. Russell is an educator at heart and he
challenged me to understand the history of the development of the law, particularly as it related
to water, to be respectful of differing views, and by his example to recognize and engage in
principled leadership. He also served as a guide for me as I developed my private law practice in
which I have represented non-profits, Indian tribes, water districts, small businesses, and fortune
500 companies. Russell was only one of many individuals who greatly impacted my interest in
natural resource and environmental matters, and my development as a leader.
My interest in and dedication to working in natural resources was originally driven by family
trips to majestic National Parks, boating at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and hikes,
hunts and horseback rides on the public lands that bordered our community, when my brother
and I weren’t on my grandparents ranch in eastern Wyoming. It was also driven by daycare, or
the lack thereof. Yes, I said daycare.

 My parents both worked and, as a result, they took an unconventional approach to daycare. My
dad would take my brother and me everywhere, and I mean everywhere. If we weren’t in school
and my mom was working, we were with our dad doing whatever he was doing. As a result,
some of my earliest memories are of attending local water district or soil conservation district
meetings.
In the truck ride home from those meetings, I would pepper dad with questions about the
discussions I had heard. Most of the discussions in those meetings centered around two things:
water and activities that were taking place on the public lands that surrounded us and were
important to Garfield County’s economy.
As a kid, I did not always understand the issues discussed, but I thought the small business
owners, farmers, and ranchers who volunteered their time to participate in these meetings were
doing very important work. I also saw that they actually got things done. Needed facilities were
built. Decisions were made. The community moved forward. Where there were disagreements,
they took place with civil discussion. At times they viewed their federal neighbors as helpful,
and at other times far less so.
Of course, their work was no more important than the multitude of meetings that take place
every day by dedicated citizens throughout this country. But their actions, working toward the
common purpose of improving things in Garfield County, were in my mind the embodiment of
the 4-H pledge which includes the phrase: “I pledge my hands to larger service for my club,
community, country, and world.”
Now not everything in Rifle was sunshine. It was the self-proclaimed “Oil Shale Capital of the
World,” and suffered a dramatic economic downturn during the mid-1980s energy bust.
Changing economic realities and changing federal priorities impacted both individuals and the
community as a whole for years. One of those impacts, at least for me, was a sense of dread that
no one, except those struggling in Garfield County, cared about its fate. That feeling was
powerful. It led me to leave high school a year early to get away.
When I left, I carried with me the belief that all of us should strive to serve our community, state,
or our country in some capacity; I carry it with me today as I sit before you. It is how I have
lived my life.
For me, there are few missions as important as the varied missions of the Department of the
Interior. It is obvious to anyone watching their kids take in the Statue of Liberty for the first time,
why we protect our cultural icons for future generations. It is obvious to anyone who witnessed
the efforts of the longtime leader of the Southern Ute Tribe, former Chairman Leonard C. Burch,
and a water lawyer named Frank E. “Sam” Maynes to secure a water right settlement that
amounted to something other than a paper water right, like occurred through the Colorado Ute
Settlement Act amendments, the benefits that flow to entire communities by resolving seemingly
intractable conflicts for scarce resources. And it’s obvious to anyone who has shown up in Rifle
Colorado during hunting season to have a chance at bagging a mule deer why access to and

2

 maintenance of public lands is important. It's obvious to my kids every time Gena or I open the
freezer and they say, please “no elk for dinner!”
Over the course of my career, I have had an opportunity to work on many complex issues
affecting each of the Department of the Interior’s bureaus. I understand each bureau’s mission. I
appreciate their history. I know the dedication of people who work at the Department. I respect
the often conflicting legal and policy issues likely facing the decision-makers within the
Department.
When addressing the Department’s challenges I will approach them with an open mind, actively
seeking input and listening to varied views and perspectives. I will ensure that the
recommendations I make to the Secretary, or conclusions I draw as the Department’s Chief
Operating Officer, are well-informed. I took that approach as Solicitor.
When I entered the Office of the Solicitor, morale was low and the Office was facing unmet
challenges. There was no real record system for the Office. Because of a long-pending lawsuit, it
had been disconnected from the internet and the Department’s bureaus for years. Looking at it, I
was determined to improve management decisions and to establish protocols and practices that
better served the public and the employees within the Office.
To do so, I carefully set our priorities to specifically address the needs of the Secretary and to
improve the technological, human capital and organizational resources of the Office. After our
priorities were established, I followed through with my commitment to address them. As a result,
both morale and service to the public improved. I intend to bring the same determination and
dedication to ensuring that the Department better serves the public and its employees.
Here are a few concrete organizational steps that I took as Solicitor. I significantly expanded the
capabilities of the Department’s Ethics Office. I re-organized the provision of legal services on
royalty matters so that those providing counsel to the then-Minerals Management Service were
more accessible to their clients. I tested different methods of better integrating attorneys into
project teams in an effort to develop more defensible agency decisions. I substantially improved
the organizational interaction between the Office of the Solicitor and the Office of the Inspector
General. I prioritized financial resources to enhance training.
I also improved the way the Office managed information and its ability to share knowledge
between regions and divisions. When I first entered the Office of the Solicitor, it was virtually
impossible to obtain a quantitative analysis of its workload. When I left it could be done with the
keystroke of a computer.
In addition to making these organizational changes, I did not shirk from addressing the tough
legal questions. When the Department was consistently failing in its defense of certain decisions
in particular areas of the law, I chose to evaluate why and explore with the bureaus alternative
approaches for future decisions or policies. I listened to the lawyers in the trenches before
rendering an opinion. I did this because I knew their insights were valuable. I delivered advice to
the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary that was based upon my understanding of the parameters
of the law as it existed, not what I wished the law said.
3

 At his confirmation hearing before this Committee, Secretary Zinke described three immediate
tasks for the Department: restoring trust by working with, rather than against, local communities
and states; prioritizing the maintenance backlog of the National Parks; and ensuring that the
professionals on the front lines have the right tools, resources and flexibility to make the right
decisions, giving a voice to the people they serve. Anyone that has met him since he assumed
command of the Department knows he is focused on these tasks.
In a short period of time, Secretary Zinke has decisively initiated efforts to advance conservation
stewardship, improve game and habitat management, and increase outdoor recreation. He has
issued directives intended to put America on track to achieve the President’s vision for energy
independence and to bring jobs back to communities across the country.
His principles for reforming the Department are straightforward and clear: empower the front
lines; cut the waste, fraud and abuse; hold people accountable; make efficient use of limited
resources and make investments where necessary and important. I look forward to the
opportunity to serve with him.
If confirmed, I will do everything I can to promote President Trump’s and Secretary Zinke’s
goals for the Department of the Interior. I will do so within the confines of the lawful discretion
that the Congress has given the Secretary. I will do so with dedication and integrity upholding
the public trust.
Thank you and I look forward to your questions.

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 WEEKLY REPORT TO THE SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
May 18, 2017
Office of the Solicitor
Week Ahead Schedule of Meetings, Hearings, and Travel
N othin g to rep o1t.

Week Ahead Announcements and Actions
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Week Ahead Announcements and Actions

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Week Ahead Schedule of Meetings, Hearings, and Travel
N othin g to repo1i

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Week Ahead Schedule of Meetings, Hearings, and Travel

Week Ahead Announcements and Actions

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Week Ahead Schedule of Meetings, Hearings, and Travel
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SEPARATELY REPORTED

Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks

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Rule s and Regulation s for Publication in 2017
(New) AA2 0: Repeal of Consolidat ed Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal
Valuation Reform final rule. The Office of N atural Resom ces Revenue (ONRR) pub lished the
propose d mlemakin g in the Federal Registe r on April 4, 20 17, and the comm ent period closed
May 4, 20 17. ONRR is finalizing the regulatory an d preamble language for review by
man agement. We received and posted 95 public comm ents for the proposed ml emaking. Also,
we received approx imately 2,269 "stan dard fo1m" public comm ents. We are reviewing and
analyzing the public comm ents. We plan to pub lish the Repea l ml e by July 14 or September 14,
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March 31, 2017
The White House
Executive Office of the President of the United States
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20500
RE: Non-Career Positions within the Trump Administration
I would like to take this opportunity to express my interest in assisting Secretary Zinke at the
Department of the Interior. For nearly 30 years my professional career has exposed me to all
levels of government: from the positions of serving elected officials and working within federal
and state resource agencies, to the private sector counseling clients struggling with the political
terrain of local and regional government.
My personal interest has always been focused on how our lands and waters are cared for, from
all aspects: development, preservation, conservation, recreation, resource management. It would
be my pleasure to assist Secretary Zinke in some capacity. In watching his nomination hearing I
was struck by his open, common sense approach and the balance he is attempting to strike.
As a registered Republican from very “blue” coastal California, I appreciate other points of view
and know well how to work in a bi-partisan manner. But I also subscribe to the more level
headed approaches that President Trump and Secretary Zinke espouse. Locally, over the years I
have been involved with a myriad of complicated Interior-related issues, including the challenges
to starting up Channel Islands National Park, the incendiary politics of offshore oil and coastal
real estate development, support for working farms and ranches, Indian reservation dynamics,
the West’s high stakes water supply, timber harvests and redwoods preservation.
It would be difficult for me due to family priorities to relocate full-time to Washington or
elsewhere. But I offer my services if you feel they can be of value in some capacity. I strongly
believe that public service is a noble calling, and it is critical that we citizens get involved with
our government institutions. Our nation’s and children’s future betterment depends upon it. I
applaud both Misters Trump and Zinke for doing just that.
For these reasons, if I can bring value to this administration’s efforts please consider me a
resource.
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Megan Bloomgren
Thursday, May 18, 2017 2:42:44 PM
DOI Cabinet 30 Day Report 5-15-17.docx

-Downey Magallanes
Office of the Secretary 
downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov
202-501-0654 (desk)
202-706-9199 (cell)

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Bloomgren, Megan; Domenech, Douglas; Downey Magallanes; Laura Rigas; Swift, Heather; James Cason; Daniel
Jorjani; Katharine Macgregor; Kaster, Amanda; Lori Mashburn; Vincent Devito
Re: QUICK REVIEW: 30 DAY WH REPORT
Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:45:17 PM
DOI Cabinet 30 Day Report 5-9-17.docx

My edits are in the attachment. Glad to format all reports like this in the future. Just changed
the POC and some info that was left out. 
On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 4:39 PM, Hommel, Scott <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
We spent all day digging and mining to make this a quality report worthy of sending to WH
on behalf of the Secretary. Thank you Megan.  This info should easily be assembled by Asst
Sec's, Bureau Directors etc... I mentioned in our meeting yesterday its importance.  While
everyone is busy, there is no excuse for not submitting information that rises to the level of
this report;. 
On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 4:18 PM, Bloomgren, Megan <megan_bloomgren@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Please take a moment and review the attached 30-day report to ensure that this includes all
announcements.  
Scott will be sending at 5pm ET sharp.
This is mission critical per Scott.
Thank you!
Megan
202-997-0753

--

Micah Chambers

Special Assistant / Acting Director 
Office of Congressional & Legislative Affairs
Office of the Secretary of the Interior

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All - here's the final report for the White House due tonight.  
Doug, I left a copy on your chair earlier, but this attached version is updated and approved by
Scott. Scott is sending to the White House in 10 minutes so give me a call or swing by if you
have any last minute tweaks.
Scott, I added the (b) (5)
Thanks,
Megan

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Please take a moment and review the attached 30-day report to ensure that this includes all
announcements.  
Scott will be sending at 5pm ET sharp.
This is mission critical per Scott.
Thank you!
Megan
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 May 2

Zinke Addresses Tribal Energy Summit on DOI trust responsibilities (Washington,
DC). Secretary Zinke delivers keynote remarks to tribal leaders and energy interests.

May 6

Zinke Delivers Commencement Address at Montana State - Northern University
(Havre, MT)

May 31

Zinke to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Alaska Oil and Gas Association Conference
(Anchorage, AK)

Events
May 4

Zinke Meets with House Interior Appropriations Staff (Washington, DC). Secretary
Zinke will participate in an informal meeting with the House Interior Appropriations
Subcommittee to discuss the President’s Budget Blueprint and administration priorities.

May 5

Zinke Presides Over Interior’s First Dog Friendly Workplace Day (Washington,
DC). Zinke will conduct media interviews with the CBS Morning Show and Washington
Post among others.

May 11

Zinke Address RNC Spring Meeting (Coronado, CA)

May 12

Zinke Accompanies VPOTUS to Visit Crow Nation / Absaloka Mine (Hardin, MT)
Zinke Participates in Political Event with VPOTUS (Billings, MT)

Travel by Secretary
May 7-10

Zinke Visits Bears Ears and Grand Staircase (Salt Lake City and Blanding, UT)
accompanied by the Utah Congressional delegation and Governor Herbert.

May 27-31

Secretary & Mrs. Zinke Travel to Norway, Greenland and Alaska on
Arctic Congressional Delegation with Senators Murkowski, Barrasso, Daines,
Strange, Cornyn, and Heitkamp.

 5. DOI EXPEDITI NG INFRA STRU CTURE PERMITTI NG (R-Project Tran smission
Line in Nebra ska Sandhills ) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a Dr:aH
Environmental Impact Statem ent (DEIS) for a 225-mile long transmission line that runs
through the Nebraska Sandhills and will soon be requesting public comment. TI1eR-Project
will be constructed and operat ed by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) . NPPD is
applying for:an incidental take pemiit for:the American bmying beetle and developing the
associated habitat conservation plan .
Timing : May 2017 Contact : James Cason, Acting Deputy Secretaiy
6. PffiLADELPHIA MAYOR KE NNEY WILL BE 300THCITY TO TAKE FWS
MONARCH HABITAT PLEDGE. On May 13, FWS will have an event with the National
Wildlife Federation and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to atlllounce Pliiladelphia as the
300th city to take the Mayor 's Monai·ch Pledge, a conu1iitment to create and restore habitat
for:monai·ch butterfli es
Timing : May 13, 2017 Contact : Virginia Johnson, DAS, Fish, Wildlife, Parks
Ke~ Ennts

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Major Policv Speeche s
May 16

Secretar y Zink e Addr esses DOI Annual Law Enforcem ent Office1-s Memolial
Ceremon y (Washington, DC)

May31

Secretar y Zink e to Deliver Keynot e Remark s at Alaska Oil and Gas Association
Conferen ce (Anchorage, AK)

June8

Secretar y Zink e Testifies before House Appropliations Committee on Pre sident 's
FY 2018 Budget Reque st for Int erior Departm ent (tentati ve)

June21

Secretar y Zink e Testifies before Senate Appropliations Committee on Pre sident 's
FY 2018 Budget Reque st for Int erior Departm ent (tentati ve)

May 11

Secretar y Zink e Addr ess RNC Sp1ing Meeting (Coronado , CA)

May 12

Secretar y Zink e Accompanie s VPOTU S to Visit Cro w Nation / Absaloka Min e
(Hardin, MT)
Secretar y Zink e Participate s in Political Event with VPOTU S (Billings, MT)

Tra vel bv Sec1·etar y
May 7- 10

Secretar y Zink e Visits Bea1-s Ear s and Grand Stair case (Salt Lak e Ci ty and
Blanding, UT) accompanied by the Utah Congressional delegation and Governor
Herbert.

 - Secretary & Mrs. Zinke Travel to Norway, Greenland and Alaska on
May 27-2931
Arctic Congressional Delegation with Senators Murkowski, Barrasso, Daines,
Strange, Cornyn, and Heitkamp.
June 2-3

Secretary Zinke and Secretary Perdue Visit National Interagency Fire Center
(Boise, Idaho) to brief media on joint preparedness for fire season and meet with key
staff.

 5. DOI EXPEDITING INFRASTRUCTURE PERMITTING (R-Project Transmission
Line in Nebraska Sandhill s) The U.S. Fish an d Wildlife Service has completed a Draft
Enviro nmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a 225-mile long trnnsmission line that rnn s
throu gh the Nebraska Sandhill s and will soon be requ esting public comm ent. The R-Proj ect
will be constructed an d operat ed by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) . NPPD is
app lying for an incidental take permit for the Am erican bmy ing beetle and develop ing the
associated habitat conservatio n plan.
Timing : May 20 17 Contact : Jam es Cason, Act ing Deputy Secretaiy

6. PIDLADELPHIA MAYOR KENNEY WILL BE 300TH CITY TO TAKE FWS
MONARCH HABITAT PLEDGE. On May 13, FWS will have an event with the Natio nal
Wildlife Federatio n an d Phil adelphi a Mayor Jim Kenn ey to announ ce Phil adelphi a as the
300th city to take the Mayor 's Monarch Pledge , a commitm ent to create and restor e habitat
for monarch butterflie s
Timing : May 13, 2017 Contact : Virginia John son, DAS , Fish, Wildlife, Pai·ks

Key Events for Upcoming 30-Days
Maior Policy Speeche s
May 16

Secretary Zinke Addre sses DOI Annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Ceremon y (Washington, DC)

May31

Secretary Zinke to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Alaska Oil and Gas Association
Conference (Anchorage , AK)

Jun e 8

Secretary Zinke Testifie s before Hou se Appropriation s Committee on President 's
FY 2018 Budget Reque st for Interior Department (tentative)

Jun e 21

Secretary Zinke Testifie s before Senate Appropriation s Committee on President 's
FY 2018 Budget Reque st for Interior Department (tentative)

Events
May 11

Secretary Zinke Addre ss RNC Spring Meeting (Coronado , CA)

May 12

Secretary Zinke Accompanie s VPOTU S to Visit Crow Nation / Absaloka Mine
(Hardin , MT)
Secretary Zinke Participate s in Political Event with VPOTUS (Billings, MT)

Travel by Secretary
May 7- 10

Secretary Zinke Visits Bears Ears and Grand Staircase (Salt Lake City and
Blanding , UT) accompan ied by the Utah Congressional delegat ion and Governor
Herbert.

 May 27-31

Secretary & Mrs. Zinke Travel to Norway, Greenland and Alaska on
Arctic Congressional Delegation with Senators Murkowski, Barrasso, Daines,
Strange, Cornyn, and Heitkamp.

June 2-3

Secretary Zinke and Secretary Perdue Visit National Interagency Fire Center
(Boise, Idaho) to brief media on joint preparedness for fire season and meet with key
staff.

 severa l areas are closed. Th e cmTent cost of th e fire is estimated at $5 .9 mill ion ; th e cost is
expecte d to exceed $ 10 mill ion earl y next wee k.
Timing : Week of May 8, 20 17 Contact : James Caso n, Act ing Deputy Secretary
5. DOI EXPEDITING INFRASTRU CTURE PERMITTING (R-Project Transmission
Line in Nebraska Sandhill s) Th e U.S. Fish an d Wildlife Service has completed a Draft
Enviro nm ental Impact State ment (DEIS) for a 225 -m ile long trn nsmission line that rnn s
thro ugh the Nebr aska Sandhill s and will soon be requ esting pub lic comm ent. The R-P roj ect
will be constructed an d operat ed by Nebraska Pu blic Power District (NP PD) . NP PD is
app lying for an incidental take permi t for the America n bmy ing beetle and develop ing the
assoc iated habita t conservatio n plan.
Timing : May 20 17 Contact : Jam es Caso n, Act ing Deputy Secre taiy
6. PIDLADELPHIA MAYOR KENNEY WILL BE 300TH CITY TO TAKE FWS
MONARCH HABITAT PLEDGE. On May 13, FWS will have an event wit h the Natio nal
Wildlife Federatio n an d Phi ladelphi a Mayor Jim Kenn ey to announ ce Phi ladelphi a as the
300t h city to take the Mayor 's Monarch Pledge , a comm itment to create and resto r e habitat
for monarch butter flies
Timing : May 13, 2017 Contact : Virgini a John son, DAS , Fish, Wildlife, Pai·ks

Key Events for Upcoming 30-Days
Major Policy Speeche s
May 16

Secretary Zinke Addre sses DOI Annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Ceremon y (Washington, DC)

May31

Secretary Zinke to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Alaska Oil and Gas Association
Conference (Anchorage , AK)

Jun e 8

Secretary Zinke Testifie s before Hou se Appropriation s Committee on President 's
FY 2018 Budget Reque st for Interior Department (tentative)

Jun e 21

Secretary Zinke Testifie s before Senate Appropriation s Committee on President 's
FY 2018 Budget Reque st for Interior Department (tentative)

Events
May 11

Secretary Zinke Addre ss RNC Spring Meeting (Coronado , CA)

May 12

Secretary Zinke Accompanie s VPOTU S to Visit Crow Nation / Absaloka Mine
(Hardin , MT)
Secretary Zinke Participate s in Political Event with VPOTUS (Billings, MT)

Travel by Secretary

 May 7-10

Secretary Zinke Visits Bears Ears and Grand Staircase (Salt Lake City and
Blanding, UT) accompanied by the Utah Congressional delegation and Governor
Herbert.

May 27-31

Secretary & Mrs. Zinke Travel to Norway, Greenland and Alaska on
Arctic Congressional Delegation with Senators Murkowski, Barrasso, Daines,
Strange, Cornyn, and Heitkamp.

June 2-3

Secretary Zinke and Secretary Perdue Visit National Interagency Fire Center
(Boise, Idaho) to brief media on joint preparedness for fire season and meet with key
staff.

 severa l areas are closed. Th e cmTent cost of th e fire is estimated at $5 .9 mill ion ; th e cost is
expecte d to exceed $ 10 mill ion earl y next wee k.
Timing : Week of May 8, 20 17 Contact : James Caso n, Act ing Deputy Secretary
5. DOI EXPEDITING INFRASTRU CTURE PERMITTING (R-Project Transmission
Line in Nebraska Sandhill s) Th e U.S. Fish an d Wildlife Service has completed a Draft
Enviro nm ental Impact State ment (DEIS) for a 225 -m ile long trn nsmission line that rnn s
thro ugh the Nebr aska Sandhill s and will soon be requ esting pub lic comm ent. The R-P roj ect
will be constructed an d operat ed by Nebraska Pu blic Power District (NP PD) . NP PD is
app lying for an incidental take permi t for the America n bmy ing beetle and develop ing the
assoc iated habita t conservatio n plan.
Timing : May 20 17 Contact : Jam es Caso n, Act ing Deputy Secre taiy
6. PIDLADELPHIA MAYOR KENNEY WILL BE 300TH CITY TO TAKE FWS
MONARCH HABITAT PLEDGE. On May 13, FWS will have an event wit h the Natio nal
Wildlife Federatio n an d Phi ladelphi a Mayor Jim Kenn ey to announ ce Phi ladelphi a as the
300t h city to take the Mayor 's Monarch Pledge , a comm itment to create and resto r e habitat
for monarch butter flies
Timing : May 13, 2017 Contact : Virgini a John son, DAS , Fish, Wildlife, Pai·ks

Key Events for Upcoming 30-Days
Major Policy Speeche s
May 16

Secretary Zinke Addre sses DOI Annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Ceremon y (Washington, DC)

May31

Secretary Zinke to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Alaska Oil and Gas Association
Conference (Anchorage , AK)

Jun e 8

Secretary Zinke Testifie s before Hou se Appropriation s Committee on President 's
FY 2018 Budget Reque st for Interior Department (tentative)

Jun e 21

Secretary Zinke Testifie s before Senate Appropriation s Committee on President 's
FY 2018 Budget Reque st for Interior Department (tentative)

Events
May 11

Secretary Zinke Addre ss RNC Spring Meeting (Coronado , CA)

May 12

Secretary Zinke Accompanie s VPOTU S to Visit Crow Nation / Absaloka Mine
(Hardin , MT)
Secretary Zinke Participate s in Political Event with VPOTUS (Billings, MT)

Travel by Secretary

 May 7-10

Secretary Zinke Visits Bears Ears and Grand Staircase (Salt Lake City and
Blanding, UT) accompanied by the Utah Congressional delegation and Governor
Herbert.

May 27-31

Secretary & Mrs. Zinke Travel to Norway, Greenland and Alaska on
Arctic Congressional Delegation with Senators Murkowski, Barrasso, Daines,
Strange, Cornyn, and Heitkamp.

June 2-3

Secretary Zinke and Secretary Perdue Visit National Interagency Fire Center
(Boise, Idaho) to brief media on joint preparedness for fire season and meet with key
staff.

 System. Several sho1t duration shutdowns through out the summer are also expected, with an
"emergency shutdown" test in September. BLM-AK 's Branch of Pipeline Monito1ing will be on
hand to obse1ve the tests and repairs by pipeline manager Alyeska Pipeline Se1v ice Company.
Timing: May 6 to June 3
Contact : Kate MacGregor , Acting Assistant Secretaiy for Land and Minerals
5. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE. NPS plans to announce the
end of fiscal year (FY) 2016 deferred maintenan ce (DM) estimate . Based on output from the
NPS' Facility Management Softwai·e System (FMSS), the NPS estima tes that the deferred
maintenance of the NP S is approximately $ 11.3 billion. This estimate is the total (net) DM
associated with all assets in the FMSS and is updated annually.
Timing: May 20 17
Contact: Virginia Johnson, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretai·y for Fish, Wildlife, & Pai·ks.

Key Events for Ppcoming 30-Days
Major Policy Speeches

May31

Secretary Zinke to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Alaska Oil and Gas Association
Conference. (Anchorage , AK)

June8

Secretary Zinke Testifies before House Appropriations Committee: On President 's
FY 20 18 Budget Request for Interior Depaiiment (tentative)

June 20

Secretary Zinke Testifies before the Senate Natural Resources Committee: On
President's FY2018 Budget Request for Interior Depaiiment (tentative)

June 21

Secretary Zinke Testifies before Senate Appropriations Committee : On President's
FY 20 18 Budget Request for Interior Depaiiment (tentative)

June 22

Secretary Zinke Testifies before the House Natural Resources Committee: On
President's FY2018 Budget Request for Interior Depaitment (tentative)

Events

Travel by Secretary

May27-31

Secretary & Mrs. Zinke Travel to Norway, Greenland and Alaska on
Arctic Congress ional Delegation with Senators Murkowski, Banasso , Daines ,
Strange, Comyn , and Heitkamp .

 June 2-3

Secretary Zinke and Secretary Perdue Visit National Interagency Fire Center
(Boise, Idaho) to brief media on joint preparedness for fire season and meet with key
staff.

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Schedule
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/31. Schedule/2.1 9.4-9.9.pdf

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Hi Tim and Caroline,
Would you please send us the current schedule so Melinda may review it, before
the scheduling meeting today?
Thank you,
Kim
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Thank you!
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Hi Tim and Caroline,
Would you please send us the current schedule so Melinda may review it, before
the scheduling meeting today?
Thank you,
Kim
Kimberly Benton
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I wanted to confirm we are still having a meeting at 1:30?
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Hi Tim and Caroline,
Would you please send us the current schedule so Melinda may review it, before
the scheduling meeting today?
Thank you,
Kim
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Yes, we are planning to come down at 1:30pm, if that's okay.

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Hi Tim and Caroline,
Would you please send us the current schedule so Melinda may review it,
before the scheduling meeting today?
Thank you,
Kim
Kimberly Benton
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Yes, thank you
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I wanted to confirm we are still having a meeting at 1:30?
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Thank you,
Kim

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Re: Schedule

Hi Tim and Caroline!
Has there been any further updates on the schedule for this week?

Details on the ND trip? topic and who will be there? Same with NC Meeting?
We w ill also need more information on the fundraiser Wonder of Wildlife , we may
have questions on this, also what day is he confirmed to speak?
Also , NRA Women's Leadership , has it been confirmed for him to speak?
Thank you,
Kim

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Hi Tim and Caroline,
Would you please send us the current schedule so Melinda may review it, before
the scheduling meeting today?
Thank you,
Kim
Kimberly Benton
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Timothy Nigborowicz <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Schedule

Hi Kimberly,
We have no additional answers regarding the weekend. Mrs. Zinke will be riding to NY.
ND just got cancelled so there's that!
NC meeting is with County Commissioners and the NC Congressional Delegation. It's purpose
is communications-related.
County Commissioners: Phil Carson- Chairman; Kenneth Parton
County Manager: Kevin King
State Representative: Mike Clampitt
He has been confirmed to speak at both; he has been invited to speak both days at the Wonder
of Wildlife event. The audience is expected to be smaller and therefore be a little more detailed
in his remarks on the second day rather than his broad sportsmens-related remarks on the first.
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 1:12 PM, Benton, Kimberly <kimberly.benton@sol.doi.gov> wrote:

Hi Tim and Caroline!
Has there been any further updates on the schedule for this week?
There were questions about the helicopter ride, who is paying,White House or
Interior? Cost? food, etc? I also wanted to confirm Ms. Zinke be in the car to PA
and NY?
Details on the ND trip? topic and who will be there? Same with NC Meeting?
We will also need more information on the fundraiser Wonder of Wildlife, we may
have questions on this, also what day is he confirmed to speak?
Also, NRA Women's Leadership, has it been confirmed for him to speak?
Thank you,
Kim

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Hi Tim and Caroline,
Would you please send us the current schedule so Melinda may review it,
before the scheduling meeting today?
Thank you,
Kim
Kimberly Benton
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Re: Schedule

​Thank you Caroline. Please let us know more about the helicopter once you find out,
since Jennifer expressed Ms. Zinke most likely will need to pay. I will let Melinda and
Jennifer know of these updates.
Thanks again!
Kim
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On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 5:15 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Kimberly,
We have no additional answers regarding the weekend. Mrs. Zinke will be riding to NY.
ND just got cancelled so there's that!
NC meeting is with County Commissioners and the NC Congressional Delegation. It's
purpose is communications-related.
County Commissioners: Phil Carson- Chairman; Kenneth Parton
County Manager: Kevin King
State Representative: Mike Clampitt
He has been confirmed to speak at both; he has been invited to speak both days at the
Wonder of Wildlife event. The audience is expected to be smaller and therefore be a little
more detailed in his remarks on the second day rather than his broad sportsmens-related
remarks on the first.
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 1:12 PM, Benton, Kimberly <kimberly.benton@sol.doi.gov> wrote:

Hi Tim and Caroline!
Has there been any further updates on the schedule for this week?
There were questions about the helicopter ride, who is paying,White House or
Interior? Cost? food, etc? I also wanted to confirm Ms. Zinke be in the car to PA
and NY?

 Details on the ND trip? topic and who will be there? Same with NC Meeting?
We will also need more information on the fundraiser Wonder of Wildlife, we may
have questions on this, also what day is he confirmed to speak?
Also, NRA Women's Leadership, has it been confirmed for him to speak?
Thank you,
Kim

Kimberly Benton
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Human Resources, MS 6557
Department of the Interior
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wrote:

Hi Tim and Caroline,
Would you please send us the current schedule so Melinda may review it,
before the scheduling meeting today?
Thank you,
Kim
Kimberly Benton
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Conversation Contents
Meeting with Sec. Zinke

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darryl@jamesconsult.com
Meeting with Sec. Zinke

Hi Darryl,
This is my email address and usually the best place to reach me! When you're able, if you could
confirm the attendees and the topic, that would be great. We have you down on the schedule at
11:00AM on September 14th.
Best,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
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RE: Meeting with Sec. Zinke

Caroline –
Thank you again for getting back to me. That date works for Mr. Wilks, so we’ll plan to see you in
Washington on September 14th, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
I’ll follow up with an agenda and some background material in the next few days.
Thank you,
Darryl
Darryl L. James Consulting, LLC
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Hi Darryl,
This is my email address and usually the best place to reach me! When you're able, if you could confirm
the attendees and the topic, that would be great. We have you down on the schedule at 11:00AM on
September 14th.
Best,
Caroline
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Department of the Interior
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Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Tue Sep 05 2017 10:22:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Meeting with Sec. Zinke

Caroline –
Just wanted to touch base to confirm our meeting with Secretary Zinke next week.
I believe it will be just myself and Mr. Farris Wilks, but I will confirm that yet this week. We would like
to discuss federal land issues in general, and a proposal for a land exchange involving BLM lands in
central Montana more specifically.
Please let me know where we’ll be meeting with the Secretary, and if we need to bring hard copies of
background materials for any additional staff that may be in attendance.
Thank you,
Darryl
Darryl L. James Consulting, LLC
(406) 441-9100 office
(406) 459-6574 mobile
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 1:36 PM
To: Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Subject: Meeting with Sec. Zinke
Hi Darryl,
This is my email address and usually the best place to reach me! When you're able, if you could confirm

 the attendees and the topic, that would be great. We have you down on the schedule at 11:00AM on
September 14th.
Best,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Sep 05 2017 12:16:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Re: Meeting with Sec. Zinke

Hi Darryl,
The meeting will be in Secretary Zinke's office, which is at 1849 C St NW in Washington. We
advise that you enter at the C Street entrance.
Please plan on providing background materials for 2 staffers. Thanks!
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 12:22 PM, Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com> wrote:
Caroline –
Just wanted to touch base to confirm our meeting with Secretary Zinke next week.
I believe it will be just myself and Mr. Farris Wilks, but I will confirm that yet this week. We would
like to discuss federal land issues in general, and a proposal for a land exchange involving BLM lands
in central Montana more specifically.
Please let me know where we’ll be meeting with the Secretary, and if we need to bring hard copies of
background materials for any additional staff that may be in attendance.
Thank you,
Darryl
Darryl L. James Consulting, LLC
(406) 441-9100 office
(406) 459-6574 mobile
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 1:36 PM
To: Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Subject: Meeting with Sec. Zinke

 Hi Darryl,
This is my email address and usually the best place to reach me! When you're able, if you could
confirm the attendees and the topic, that would be great. We have you down on the schedule at
11:00AM on September 14th.
Best,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Tue Sep 05 2017 12:17:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Meeting with Sec. Zinke

Thank you very much!
Darryl L. James Consulting, LLC
(406) 441-9100 office
(406) 459-6574 mobile
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 12:16 PM
To: Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Subject: Re: Meeting with Sec. Zinke
Hi Darryl,
The meeting will be in Secretary Zinke's office, which is at 1849 C St NW in Washington. We advise that
you enter at the C Street entrance.
Please plan on providing background materials for 2 staffers. Thanks!
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 12:22 PM, Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com> wrote:
Caroline –

 Just wanted to touch base to confirm our meeting with Secretary Zinke next week.
I believe it will be just myself and Mr. Farris Wilks, but I will confirm that yet this week. We would
like to discuss federal land issues in general, and a proposal for a land exchange involving BLM lands
in central Montana more specifically.
Please let me know where we’ll be meeting with the Secretary, and if we need to bring hard copies of
background materials for any additional staff that may be in attendance.
Thank you,
Darryl
Darryl L. James Consulting, LLC
(406) 441-9100 office
(406) 459-6574 mobile
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 1:36 PM
To: Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Subject: Meeting with Sec. Zinke
Hi Darryl,
This is my email address and usually the best place to reach me! When you're able, if you could
confirm the attendees and the topic, that would be great. We have you down on the schedule at
11:00AM on September 14th.
Best,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Caroline –

Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Tue Sep 05 2017 14:15:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Meeting with Sec. Zinke

 I have just confirmed that Mr. Wilks’ wife, JoAnn, will also accompany us at the meeting next week.
Thank you,
Darryl
Darryl L. James Consulting, LLC
(406) 441-9100 office
(406) 459-6574 mobile
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 12:16 PM
To: Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Subject: Re: Meeting with Sec. Zinke
Hi Darryl,
The meeting will be in Secretary Zinke's office, which is at 1849 C St NW in Washington. We advise that
you enter at the C Street entrance.
Please plan on providing background materials for 2 staffers. Thanks!
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 12:22 PM, Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com> wrote:
Caroline –
Just wanted to touch base to confirm our meeting with Secretary Zinke next week.
I believe it will be just myself and Mr. Farris Wilks, but I will confirm that yet this week. We would
like to discuss federal land issues in general, and a proposal for a land exchange involving BLM lands
in central Montana more specifically.
Please let me know where we’ll be meeting with the Secretary, and if we need to bring hard copies of
background materials for any additional staff that may be in attendance.
Thank you,
Darryl
Darryl L. James Consulting, LLC
(406) 441-9100 office
(406) 459-6574 mobile
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 1:36 PM
To: Darryl James <darryl@jamesconsult.com>
Subject: Meeting with Sec. Zinke
Hi Darryl,
This is my email address and usually the best place to reach me! When you're able, if you could
confirm the attendees and the topic, that would be great. We have you down on the schedule at
11:00AM on September 14th.

 Best,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Conversation Contents
NRA Women's Leade rship Forum Summit-- Dallas, Texas
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/33 . NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas / 1.1 image001 .j pg
/33 . NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas / 1.2 WL F Summit
invite.Zin ke.pdf
/33 . NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas /2. 1 image001 .j pg
/33 . NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas /2.2 WL F Summit
invite.Zinke.pdf
/33 . NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas /3.1 image001 .j pg
/33 . NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas /3.2 Event Proposal
Informat ion Form .zin ke.docx
/33 . NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas /4. 1 image 001 .j pg
/33 . NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas /4.2 Event Proposal
Informat ion Form .zinke.docx

"Lancaster , Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Lancaster, Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org >
Wed Jun 28 20 17 09 :53:20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Caroline_Boulton@ ios .do i .gov" <Caro line_ Boulton@ios .doi.gov >
NRA Women's Leaders hip Forum Summit --Dallas , Texas
image001 .j pg W LF Summit invite.Zin ke.pdf

Dear Caro line,
I am attachin g herewith a copy of the invitation that was sent to Secreta1y Zink e for the NRA Women 's
Leaders hip Fornm Summi t to be held in Dall as, Te xas Septe mber 22 -24 , 2017. We would be thrilled if
Secretaiy Zinke wo uld be a keyn ote speaker durin g the Summ it.
Ple ase give me a call to discuss this invitation at your eai·liest convenience. I can be reached by ph one at
(o) 703-267 - 1136 or by (c)
Thank you ve1y mu ch for your considerat ion in this regai·d.
Best ,

Dee Dee
Dee Dee Lan caster
NRA Women 's Leadership Fonnn
dlan caste r@nr ahq. org
703-267 - 1136(0)
c)

 20 17-WLF- Signatur e-Block

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachment s:

"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Jun 28 20 17 14:50:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scheduling SIO <schedu ling@ios .doi.gov >
Fwd: NRA Women's Leade rship Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
image001 .j pg WLF Summit invite.Zi nke.pdf

--Forwarded message -From : Lancaster , Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahg.org >
Date: Wed , Jun 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Subject: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
To: "Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov" <Caro line Boulton@ ios.doi.gov>

Dear Carolin e,
I am attaching herewith a copy of the invitation that was sent to Secretaiy Zink e for the NRA Wo men 's
Leadersh ip Fornm Summit to be held in Dallas, Texas September 22 -24 , 2017. We would be thrilled if
Secretaiy Zink e wo uld be a keyn ote speak er durin g the Summ it.
Please give me a call to discuss this invitation at your eai·liest convenience. I can be reached by phone at
(o) 703-267- 1136 or by (c)
Thank you ve1y much for your considerat ion in this regard .
Best,

Dee Dee
Dee Dee Lancaster
NRA Women 's Leadersh ip F01um
dlan caster@m ahg.org
703-267- 1136(0)
c)

 201 7-WLF- Signatur e-Bl ock

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

"Lancaster , Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Lancas ter, Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org >
Sat Ju l 01 2017 12:05 :47 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"S IO, Schedul ing" <schedul ing_sio@ios .doi.gov >,
"Ca roline_Boulton@ ios .do i .gov" <Caro line_ Boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas , Texas
image001 .j pg Event Proposal Information Form.zinke.docx

Caroline,
Good morning. I wanted to check in to confirm your receipt of the attached Event Proposal and to see if
you have a timeline of w hen you will know if the Secretary can join us.
We truly apprec iate the considerat ion and look forward to hearing from you at your earliest conven ience.
Best,

Dee Dee
Dee Dee Lancaster
NRA Women 's Leadership Fornm
dlancaster@nrahq.org
703-267-1136(0)
c)
20 17-WLF- Signanire-Block

From: Lancaster, Dee Dee

 Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2017 2:06 PM
To: SIO, Scheduling <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>; Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas

Caroline,
Thank you so much for the consideration. I have attached the completed form and please don't
hesitate to contact me should you need additional information or have any questions.
We hope the Secretary can join us.
Have a wonderful 4th of July holiday.
best,
Dee Dee
From: caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> on behalf of SIO, Scheduling
<scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 11:21 AM
To: Lancaster, Dee Dee
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas

Hi Dee Dee!
Thanks for sending the digital copy of the invitation. We do have an event request form that we
ask all to complete so that our office can best process and understand the request. I have
attached it here; would you or someone else with the NRA Women's Forum be able to complete
and return our form?
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 4:50 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org>
Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Subject: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas
To: "Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov" <Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Dear Caroline,
I am attaching herewith a copy of the invitation that was sent to Secretary Zinke for the NRA Women’s
Leadership Forum Summit to be held in Dallas, Texas September 22 -24, 2017. We would be thrilled
if Secretary Zinke would be a keynote speaker during the Summit.
Please give me a call to discuss this invitation at your earliest convenience. I can be reached by phone
at (o) 703-267-1136 or by (c)(b) (6)
Thank you very much for your consideration in this regard.
Best,

 Dee Dee
Dee Dee Lancaster
NRA Women 's Leadership Fomm
dlanca ster@nrahq .org
703-267- 1136(0)
c)
20 17-WLF -Signat ure-Block

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"S10, Scheduling" <scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"SIO, Schedul ing" <schedul ing_sio@ios .doi.gov>
Tue A ug 29 20 17 20:08:25 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lancaster, Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nra hq.org>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas , Texas

Hi DeeDee ! I wanted to introduce yo u to my colleague , Caroline, who will be coordinat ing the
Secretary's trip and will follow up with you . Thank you!
On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 12:38 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@ nrahg .org> wrote:
Thank you so much! I wanted to check in with you to see how many rooms the Secretary may need?
Our room block with rate expires th is Friday and we just want to make sure we have what you need.
Best,

Dee Dee
From: leila qetto@ ios.do i.gov [mailto:leila qetto@ ios.doi.gov ] On Behalf Of SIO, Schedu ling
Sent: Friday, August 25, 20 17 6:37 PM
To: Lancaste r, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org >

Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Thanks Dee Dee ! His officia l bio and photo can be found on our web site here -- htq>s://www.do i.gov/
whowea re/secretaiy-1yan-zinke . Thank you !

 On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 10:34 AM, Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org> wrote:
Dear Leila,
It was a pleasure to speak with you yesterday and we are thrilled the Secretary will be our keynote
speaker on Friday, Sept 22nd. Please send Secretary Zinke's headshot and bio when you have time
and please let me know how many rooms and arrival and departure dates you will need. I have
attached a memo with additional information for you.
Will Mrs. Zinke be joining the Secretary? We would be thrilled to have her.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best,
Dee Dee
-----Original Message----From: Lancaster, Dee Dee
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 9:13 PM
To: SIO, Scheduling <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas
Dear Leila,
Thank you so much for your voicemail and we are thrilled that Sec. Zinke may be able to be our
keynote speaker Friday night the 22nd. I am traveling to reno tomorrow and will be out of pocket
most of the day but I will give you a call back as soon as possible tomorrow.

Best,
Dee Dee Lancaster
________________________________________
From: leila_getto@ios.doi.gov [leila_getto@ios.doi.gov] on behalf of SIO, Scheduling
[scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 9:36 PM
To: Lancaster, Dee Dee
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas
Hi Dee Dee! I hope to have an answer for you soon. thank you for your patience. Leila
On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahq.org<mailto:D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahq.org>> wrote:
Leila,
Thanks so much for the email. Are you my contact now instead of Caorline? Also, our agenda is a
work in progress so not finalized yet. We included the list of invited/confirmed speakers on the
questionnaire we sent in and we haven't added anyone to that list.
Please let me know if you need me to resend the completed Questionnaire I sent on July 1st. We
sincerely hope that the Secretary can join us and look forward to hearing back from you at your
earliest convenience.
Best,

 Dee Dee
From: leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov> [mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.
gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>] On Behalf Of SIO, Scheduling
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 11:22 PM
To: Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org<mailto:D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahq.org>>
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas
Dear Dee Dee,
Sorry for our delay. I hope to have an answer for you very soon. Do you mind sharing the latest
agenda for the conference and your confirmed and invited speakers?
Thank you,
Leila
On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 2:05 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahq.org<mailto:D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahq.org>> wrote:
Caroline,

Thank you so much for the consideration. I have attached the completed form and please don't
hesitate to contact me should you need additional information or have any questions.

We hope the Secretary can join us.

Have a wonderful 4th of July holiday.

best,
Dee Dee
________________________________
From: caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>> on behalf of SIO,
Scheduling <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov<mailto:scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>>
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 11:21 AM
To: Lancaster, Dee Dee
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas
Hi Dee Dee!
Thanks for sending the digital copy of the invitation. We do have an event request form that we ask
all to complete so that our office can best process and understand the request. I have attached it here;
would you or someone else with the NRA Women's Forum be able to complete and return our form?
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Thanks,

 Caroline
On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 4:50 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<
mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>> wrote:
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org<mailto:D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahq.org>>
Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Subject: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas
To: "Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov>"
<Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov>>
Dear Caroline,
I am attaching herewith a copy of the invitation that was sent to Secretary Zinke for the NRA
Women's Leadership Forum Summit to be held in Dallas, Texas September 22 -24, 2017. We would
be thrilled if Secretary Zinke would be a keynote speaker during the Summit.
Please give me a call to discuss this invitation at your earliest convenience. I can be reached by
phone at (o) 703-267-1136 or by (c) (b) (6)
Thank you very much for your consideration in this regard.
Best,
Dee Dee
Dee Dee Lancaster
NRA Women's Leadership Forum
dlancaster@nrahq.org<mailto:dl<wbr>ancaster@nrahq.org>
703-267-1136(o)
c)
(b) (6)
[2017-WLF-Signature-Block]

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov> l
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov<mailto:<wbr>Scheduling@ios.doi.gov>

"Lancaster, Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org>
From:
Sent:
To:

"Lancaster, Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org>
Wed Aug 30 2017 16:18:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"SIO, Scheduling" <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>

 CC:
Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas

Thanks, Leila! Caroline--hello again as I believe we worked together at the beginning of this
process. Our room rate at the Four seasons expires on Friday so if you cam let me know how
many rooms and when you are arriving and departing so that we can hold them for you that
would be great. Additionally, we would love to have Mrs. Zinke join is as well if her schedule
permits. If you have names to go with the rooms as well that would be a great help and if any
rooms have to be adjoining or across the hall just let me know. For the speaking portion, please
let me know if there are any special audio visual needs as well. We are thrilled the Secretary
can join us and please let me know if you need any additional information at this time. Best, Dee
Dee Lancaster (b) (6)
________________________________________ From:
leila_getto@ios.doi.gov [leila_getto@ios.doi.gov] on behalf of SIO, Scheduling
[scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 9:08 PM To: Lancaster, Dee Dee
Cc: Caroline Boulton Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas Hi
DeeDee! I wanted to introduce you to my colleague, Caroline, who will be coordinating the
Secretary's trip and will follow up with you. Thank you! On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:38 PM,
Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org wrote: Thank you so much! I wanted to check in
with you to see how many rooms the Secretary may need? Our room block with rate expires this
Friday and we just want to make sure we have what you need. Best, Dee Dee From:
leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>
[mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>] On Behalf Of SIO, Scheduling
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 6:37 PM To: Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas Thanks Dee Dee! His
official bio and photo can be found on our website here -https://www.doi.gov/whoweare/secretary-ryan-zinke. Thank you! On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 10:34
AM, Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org wrote: Dear Leila, It was a pleasure to speak
with you yesterday and we are thrilled the Secretary will be our keynote speaker on Friday, Sept
22nd. Please send Secretary Zinke's headshot and bio when you have time and please let me
know how many rooms and arrival and departure dates you will need. I have attached a memo
with additional information for you. Will Mrs. Zinke be joining the Secretary? We would be
thrilled to have her. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best, Dee Dee -----Original
Message----- From: Lancaster, Dee Dee Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 9:13 PM To: SIO,
Scheduling <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov Subject: RE: NRA Women's Leadership Forum
Summit --Dallas, Texas Dear Leila, Thank you so much for your voicemail and we are thrilled
that Sec. Zinke may be able to be our keynote speaker Friday night the 22nd. I am traveling to
reno tomorrow and will be out of pocket most of the day but I will give you a call back as soon
as possible tomorrow. Best, Dee Dee Lancaster
________________________________________ From:
leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>
[leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>] on behalf of SIO, Scheduling
[scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov<mailto:scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>] Sent: Thursday, July 27,
2017 9:36 PM To: Lancaster, Dee Dee Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit -Dallas, Texas Hi Dee Dee! I hope to have an answer for you soon. thank you for your patience.
Leila On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org>> wrote:
Leila, Thanks so much for the email. Are you my contact now instead of Caorline? Also, our
agenda is a work in progress so not finalized yet. We included the list of invited/confirmed
speakers on the questionnaire we sent in and we haven't added anyone to that list. Please let
me know if you need me to resend the completed Questionnaire I sent on July 1st. We sincerely
hope that the Secretary can join us and look forward to hearing back from you at your earliest
convenience. Best, Dee Dee From: leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>>
[mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>>] On Behalf Of SIO, Scheduling
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 11:22 PM To: Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org>>
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas Dear Dee Dee, Sorry for
our delay. I hope to have an answer for you very soon. Do you mind sharing the latest agenda
for the conference and your confirmed and invited speakers? Thank you, Leila On Sat, Jul 1,

 2017 at 2:05 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org>> wrote: Caroline, Thank you
so much for the consideration. I have attached the completed form and please don't hesitate to
contact me should you need additional information or have any questions. We hope the
Secretary can join us. Have a wonderful 4th of July holiday. best, Dee Dee
________________________________ From:
caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>>
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>> on behalf of SIO, Scheduling <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>>
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 11:21 AM To: Lancaster, Dee Dee Subject: Re: NRA Women's
Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas Hi Dee Dee! Thanks for sending the digital copy of
the invitation. We do have an event request form that we ask all to complete so that our office
can best process and understand the request. I have attached it here; would you or someone
else with the NRA Women's Forum be able to complete and return our form? Please let me
know if you have any questions or concerns! Thanks, Caroline On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 4:50
PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>> wrote: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org>> Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:53
AM Subject: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas To:
"Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov>>"
<Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov>> Dear Caroline, I am attaching herewith a copy of the
invitation that was sent to Secretary Zinke for the NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit to
be held in Dallas, Texas September 22 -24, 2017. We would be thrilled if Secretary Zinke would
be a keynote speaker during the Summit. Please give me a call to discuss this invitation at your
earliest convenience. I can be reached by phone at (o) 703-267-1136 or by (c) (b) (6)
Thank you very much for your consideration in this regard. Best, Dee Dee Dee Dee Lancaster
NRA Women's Leadership Forum dlancaster@nrahq.org<mailto:dlancaster@nrahq.org>> 703267-1136(o) (b) (6)
c) [2017-WLF-Signature-Block] -- Caroline Boulton Department of
the Interior Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov>> l
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Scheduling@ios.doi.gov>>

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
BCC:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Aug 31 2017 15:34:12 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lancaster, Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org>
"SIO, Scheduling" <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>
Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas

Hi Dee Dee!
At this point, we have the following people scheduled to be there:
Secretary Zinke
2 Security Detail
Advance Staffer (Luke Bullock)
Communications Staffer (Laura Rigas)
Chief of Staff (Scott Hommel)
Photographer
The only ask would be that the security detail be near the Secretary's office.
I can put down possible names for you for the security detail and photographer if that helps, but
those will be finalized in a week or so.

 Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 6:18 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org> wrote:
Thanks, Leila!
Caroline--hello again as I believe we worked together at the beginning of this process.
Our room rate at the Four seasons expires on Friday so if you cam let me know how many
rooms and when you are arriving and departing so that we can hold them for you that would
be great.
Additionally, we would love to have Mrs. Zinke join is as well if her schedule permits.
If you have names to go with the rooms as well that would be a great help and if any rooms
have to be adjoining or across the hall just let me know.
For the speaking portion, please let me know if there are any special audio visual needs as
well.
We are thrilled the Secretary can join us and please let me know if you need any additional
information at this time.
Best,
Dee Dee Lancaster

(b) (6)

________________________________________
From: leila getto@ios.doi.gov [leila getto@ios.doi.gov] on behalf of SIO, Scheduling
[scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 9:08 PM
To: Lancaster, Dee Dee
Cc: Caroline Boulton
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas
Hi DeeDee! I wanted to introduce you to my colleague, Caroline, who will be coordinating the
Secretary's trip and will follow up with you. Thank you!
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:38 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahq.org<mailto:D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahq.org>> wrote:
Thank you so much! I wanted to check in with you to see how many rooms the Secretary
may need? Our room block with rate expires this Friday and we just want to make sure we
have what you need.
Best,
Dee Dee

From: leila getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila getto@ios.doi.gov> [mailto:leila getto@ios.doi.
gov<mailto:leila getto@ios.doi.gov>] On Behalf Of SIO, Scheduling
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 6:37 PM
To: Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org<mailto:D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahq.org>>
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas
Thanks Dee Dee! His official bio and photo can be found on our website here -https://www.doi.gov/whoweare/secretary-ryan-zinke. Thank you!
On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 10:34 AM, Lancaster, Dee Dee

 <DLancaster@nrahg.org <mailto :D<wbr> Lancaster@n rahg .org>> wrote:
Dear Leila,
It was a pleas ure to spea k with you yesterday and we are thrilled the Secretary will be our
keynote spea ker on Friday , Sept 22nd. Please send Secretary Zinke's headshot and bio
when you have time and please let me know how many rooms and arrival and departure
dates yo u will need . I have attached a memo with additional information for yo u.
Will Mrs. Zinke be jo ining the Secretary? We would be thrilled to have her .
I look forward to hearing from you soon .
Best,
Dee Dee

I

-----Or iginal Message----From : Lancaster , Dee Dee
Sent: Thursday, Aug ust 17, 2017 9:13 PM
To : SIO, Schedul ing <scheduling sio@ ios.do i.gov<mailto:scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov >>
Subject: RE: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas , Texas
Dear Leila,
Than k yo u so much for your vo icema il and we are thrilled that Sec . Zin ke may be able to be
our keynote speaker Friday night the 22nd. I am travel ing to reno tomorrow and will be out of
pocket most of the day but I will give yo u a call back as soon as possible tomorrow .

Best,
Dee Dee Lancaster
From : leila getto@ios.doi.gov <mailto :leila getto@ios.do i.gov> [leila getto@ios.do i.gov<
mailto :leila getto@ios .doi.gov >] on behalf of SIO , Sched uling [scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov <
mailto :sched uling sio@ios.doi.gov >]
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 20 17 9:36 PM
To : Lancaster , Dee Dee
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Hi Dee Dee! I hope to have an answer for yo u soon. thank you for your patience . Leila
On Thu, Ju l 27, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Lancaster , Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahg.org <mailto :D<wbr> Lancaster@n rahg .org>
<mailto :DL<wbr>ancaster@nrahg .org<mailto:DLan<wbr>caster@nrahg.org >>> wrote:
Leila,
Than ks so much for the email. Are you my contact now instead of Caorline? A lso , our
agenda is a work in progress so not final ized yet. We included the list of invited/confirmed
speakers on the questionnaire we sent in and we haven't added anyone to that list.
Please let me know if yo u need me to resend the completed Questionnaire I sent on July 1st.
We sincerely hope that the Secretary can join us and look forward to hearing back from you at
your earliest conven ience .
Best,

 Dee Dee
From : leila getto@ios.doi.go v<mai lto :lei la getto@ios.do i.gov ><ma ilto:leila getto@ios.doi.
gov <mailto: leila getto@ios .doi.gov >> [ma ilto:leila getto@ios.doi.gov <mailto: leila getto@ios .
do i.gov ><ma ilto:leila getto@ios.doi.gov <mailto: leila <wbr>getto@ios.doi.gov >>] On Behalf
Of 810 , Sched uling
Sent: Wednesday , July 26 , 2017 11:22 PM
To : Lancaster , Dee Dee <DLancas ter@nrahg .org <mailto: D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahg.org >
<mai lto :DL <w br>ancaster@nrahg .org <ma ilto:DLan <w br>caster@nrahg.org >>>
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Dear Dee Dee ,
Sorry for our de lay. I hope to have an answer for you very soon. Do you mind shar ing the
latest agenda for the conference and your confirmed and invited speakers?
Than k yo u,
Leila
On Sat , Jul 1, 2017 at 2 :05 PM, Lancaster , Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahg.org <mai lto :D<wbr> Lancaster@n rahg .org >
<mai lto :DL <w br>ancaster@nrahg .org <ma ilto:DLan <w br>caster@nrahg.org >>> w rote:
Caroline ,

Than k yo u so much for the cons iderat ion. I have attached the completed form and please
don't hes itate to contact me shou ld you need additiona l informat ion or have any questions.

We hope the Secretary can join us .

Have a wonderful 4th of Ju ly holiday.

best ,
Dee Dee

From : caroline bou lton@ios.doi.gov <mailto: caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
<mai lto :carol ine <wbr>boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :car <wbr>oline boulton@ios.doi.gov >>
<caro line boulton@ios .do i.gov <ma ilto:caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov >
<mai lto :carol ine <wbr>boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :car <wbr>oline boulton@ios.doi.gov >>>
on beha lf of 810 , Sched uling <scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov <ma ilto:scheduling sio@ios .doi.
gov >< mailto: schedu ling sio@ ios.do i.gov <ma ilto:scheduling <w br>sio@ios.doi.gov >>>
Sent: Th ursday , June 29 , 2017 11:21 AM
To : Lancaster , Dee Dee
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Hi Dee Dee!

 Than ks for sending the digital copy of the invitation. We do have an event request form that
we ask all to complete so that our office can best process and understand the req uest. I have
attached it here ; would yo u or someone else with the NRA Women's Forum be able to
comp lete and return our form?
Please let me know if yo u have any quest ions or concerns!
Than ks,
Caroline
On Wed , Jun 28, 2017 at 4 :50 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov <
mailto :carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov>
<mailto :carol ine <wbr>boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :car<wbr>oline boulton@ios.doi.gov >>>
wrote:
--Forwarded message --From : Lancaster , Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahg .org<mailto: D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahg.org >
<mailto :DL<wbr>ancaster@nrahg .org<mailto:DLan<wbr>caster@nrahg.org >>>
Date: Wed , Jun 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Subject: NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
To: "Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov<mailto:Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
<mailto :Caro line <wbr>Boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :Car<wbr>oline Boulton@ios.doi.gov >>"
<Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov<mailto:Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
<mailto :Caro line <wbr>Boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :Car<wbr>oline Boulton@ios.doi.gov >>>
Dear Caro line,
I am attach ing herewith a copy of the invitation that was sent to Secretary Zinke for the NRA
Women's Leaders hip Forum Summit to be held in Dallas , Texas September 22 -24 , 2017.
We would be thrilled if Secretary Zinke would be a keynote speaker dur ing the Summ it.
Please give me a call to disc uss this invitation at vour earliest conve nience. I can be reached
by phone at (o) 703-267-1136 or by (c)
Thank yo u very much for your co nsideration in this regard.
Best,

Dee Dee
Dee Dee Lancaster
NRA Wome n's Leadership Forum
dlancaster@nrahg.org <mailto :d l<wbr>ancaster@n rahq .org>
<mailto :dla<wbr>ncaster@nrahg .org<mailto:dlanc <wbr>aster@nrahq.org >>
703-267-1136(o)

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Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Adva nce
Caroline_Boulton@ios .doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ ios.do i.gov>

 <mailto :Caro line <wbr>Boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :Car<wbr>oline Boulton@ios.doi.gov >> I
Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov <mailto :<wbr>Schedu ling@ ios.do i.gov><
mailto :Sched uling@ios.doi.gov <mailto:Schedu ling@ ios.do i.gov>>

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caro line Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ ios .doi.gov

"Lancaster , Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Lancaster , Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org >
Thu A ug 31 20 1717:03: 12 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
RE: NRA Women's Leaders hip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas

All these people are travel ing to dallas for the event? We can reserve rooms. Only Friday night
the 22nd? Or prior as well? Can you give me arrival and depart ure dates for each? Yo u mention
the Secretary's office--do you mean hotel room? Would it be easier to touch base by phone
tomorrow sometime? Thanks! __________________
From : Boulton,
Caroline [caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov] Sent: Thursday , A ugust 31, 2017 4:34 PM To:
Lancaster , Dee Dee Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas , Texas Hi
Dee Dee! At th is point, we have the following peop le scheduled to be there : Secretary Zinke 2
Secur ity Detail Advance Staffer (Luke Bullock) Comm unications Staffer (Laura Rigas) Chief of
Staff (Scott Homme l) Photographer The only ask would be that the security detail be near the
Secretary's office. I can put down possible names for you for the secur ity detail and
photographer if that helps, but those will be fi nalized in a week or so. Best , Caro line On Wed ,
Aug 30, 2017 at 6:18 PM, Lancaster , Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq .org wrote: Thanks, Leila!
Caroli ne--hello again as I believe we worked together at the beginning of this process . Our room
rate at the Four seasons exp ires on Friday so if you cam let me know how many rooms and
when you are arriv ing and departing so that we can hold them for you that would be great.
Add itionally , we would love to have Mrs . Zinke jo in is as well if her schedule permits. If you have
names to go with the rooms as well that would be a great help and if any rooms have to be
adjoining or across the hall j ust let me know . For the spea king portion, please let me know if
there are any specia l aud io visual needs as well. We are thrilled the Secretary can join us and
please let me know if you need any additio nal informatio n at this time. Best , Dee Dee Lancaster
_
___________________
From :
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i.gov<mailto:le ila_getto@ios .doi.gov >
[leila_getto@ ios.do i.gov<mailto:le ila_getto@ ios.doi.gov>] on beha lf of SIO, Schedul ing
[scheduling_sio@ios.do i.gov<mailto:sched uling_sio@ ios.do i.gov>] Sent: Tuesday , Aug ust 29 ,
2017 9:08 PM To: Lancaster , Dee Dee Cc : Caro line Boulton Subject: Re : NRA Women's
Leaders hip For um Summit --Dallas , Texas Hi DeeDee! I wanted to introduce yo u to my
colleague , Carol ine, who will be coordinat ing the Secretary's trip and will follow up with yo u.
Thank yo u! On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:38 PM, Lancaster , Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahq.org >> wrote: Thank yo u so much! I wanted to chec k in with you to see
how many rooms the Secretary may need? Our room block with rate expires this Friday and we

 just want to make sure we have what you need. Best, Dee Dee From:
leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>>
[mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>>] On Behalf Of SIO, Scheduling
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 6:37 PM To: Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org>>
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas Thanks Dee Dee! His
official bio and photo can be found on our website here -https://www.doi.gov/whoweare/secretary-ryan-zinke. Thank you! On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 10:34
AM, Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org>> wrote: Dear Leila, It was a pleasure to
speak with you yesterday and we are thrilled the Secretary will be our keynote speaker on
Friday, Sept 22nd. Please send Secretary Zinke's headshot and bio when you have time and
please let me know how many rooms and arrival and departure dates you will need. I have
attached a memo with additional information for you. Will Mrs. Zinke be joining the Secretary?
We would be thrilled to have her. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best, Dee Dee ----Original Message----- From: Lancaster, Dee Dee Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 9:13 PM To:
SIO, Scheduling <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>> Subject: RE: NRA Women's Leadership
Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas Dear Leila, Thank you so much for your voicemail and we are
thrilled that Sec. Zinke may be able to be our keynote speaker Friday night the 22nd. I am
traveling to reno tomorrow and will be out of pocket most of the day but I will give you a call
back as soon as possible tomorrow. Best, Dee Dee Lancaster
________________________________________ From:
leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>>
[leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>>] on behalf of SIO, Scheduling
[scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov<mailto:scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>>] Sent: Thursday, July 27,
2017 9:36 PM To: Lancaster, Dee Dee Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit -Dallas, Texas Hi Dee Dee! I hope to have an answer for you soon. thank you for your patience.
Leila On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org>>>>
wrote: Leila, Thanks so much for the email. Are you my contact now instead of Caorline? Also,
our agenda is a work in progress so not finalized yet. We included the list of invited/confirmed
speakers on the questionnaire we sent in and we haven't added anyone to that list. Please let
me know if you need me to resend the completed Questionnaire I sent on July 1st. We sincerely
hope that the Secretary can join us and look forward to hearing back from you at your earliest
convenience. Best, Dee Dee From: leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>>>>
[mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov<mailto:leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>>>>] On Behalf Of SIO,
Scheduling Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 11:22 PM To: Lancaster, Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahq.org>>>> Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas,
Texas Dear Dee Dee, Sorry for our delay. I hope to have an answer for you very soon. Do you
mind sharing the latest agenda for the conference and your confirmed and invited speakers?
Thank you, Leila On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 2:05 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahq.org>>>> wrote: Caroline, Thank you so much for the consideration. I have
attached the completed form and please don't hesitate to contact me should you need additional
information or have any questions. We hope the Secretary can join us. Have a wonderful 4th of
July holiday. best, Dee Dee ________________________________ From:
caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>>>>
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>>>> on behalf of SIO, Scheduling
<scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 11:21 AM To: Lancaster,
Dee Dee Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas Hi Dee Dee!
Thanks for sending the digital copy of the invitation. We do have an event request form that we
ask all to complete so that our office can best process and understand the request. I have
attached it here; would you or someone else with the NRA Women's Forum be able to complete
and return our form? Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! Thanks,
Caroline On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 4:50 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>>>> wrote: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From:
Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org>>>> Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Subject: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas, Texas To:
"Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov>>>"
<Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov>>>> Dear Caroline, I am attaching herewith a copy of the
invitation that was sent to Secretary Zinke for the NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit to

 be held in Dallas, Texas September 22 -24 , 2017. We would be thrilled if Secretary Zinke would
be a keynote speaker during the Summit. Please give me a call to discuss this invitation at your
earliest conven ience . I can be reached by phone at (o) 703-267- 1136 or by (c) Thank you very much for your consideration in this regard. Best, Dee Dee Dee~
r
NRA Wome n's Leadership Forum dlancaster@nra hq.org<mailto :dlancaster@ nrahq.org>>>>
703-267-1136(0) c) [2017-WLF-Signat ure-Bloc k] -- Caroline Boulton Departme nt
of the Interior Sc~ance
Caroline_ Boulton@ ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ ios.doi.gov>>>> I
Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov <mailto :Schedul ing@ios.do i.gov>>> -- Caroline Boulton Department of
the Interior Sched uling & Advance Caroline_ Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 01201707 :39:53 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lancaster, Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nra hq.org>
Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas , Texas

Hi Dee Dee,
Yes ! By the Secretary's room , my apologies .
Here are the dates for everybody :
Secretary Zin ke--9/21-9/22
Security Detail #1--9/20-9/22
Security Detail #2--9/21-9/22
Adva nce Staffer (Luke Bullock)--9/20-9/22
Communications Staffer (Laura Rigas )--9/21-9/22
Chief of Staff (Scott Hommel)--9/21-9/22
Photographer--9/21-9/22
Happy to discuss later as well! You may still have my cell number from the last event , but j ust in
case it's
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:03 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahq.org > wrote:
All these people are traveling to dallas for the event? We can reserve rooms . Only Friday
night the 22nd? Or prior as well?
Can you give me arrival and depart ure dates for each?
You mention the Secretary's office--do you mean hotel room?
Would it be easier to touc h base by phone tomorrow sometime?
Thanks!
From : Boulton, Caroline [caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, Aug ust 31, 2017 4 :34 PM
To: Lancaster, Dee Dee
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Hi Dee Dee!
At this point , we have the following people scheduled to be there:

 Secretary Zin ke--9/21-9/22
Secur ity Detail #1
Security Detail #2
Advance Staffer (Luke Bullock )
Comm unications Staffer (Laura Rigas)
Chief of Staff (Scott Homme l)
Photograp her
The only ask would be that the security detail be near the Secretary's office.
I can put down possible names for you for the secur ity detai l and photographer if that helps,
but those will be fi nalized in a week or so .
Best,
Caroline
On Wed , Aug 30, 2017 at 6:18 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahg.org <mailto :D<wbr> Lancaster@n rahg .erg>> wrote:
Thanks, Leila!
Caroline--hello again as I believe we worked together at the beginning of th is process .
Our room rate at the Four seasons exp ires on Friday so if yo u cam let me know how many
rooms and when you are arriv ing and departing so that we can hold them for you that would
be great.
Add itionally, we would love to have Mrs . Zinke join is as well if her schedule permits.
If you have names to go with the rooms as well that would be a great help and if any rooms
have to be adjoining or across the hall just let me know .
For the spea king portion, please let me know if there are any specia l audio visual needs as
well.
We are thrilled the Secretary can join us and please let me know if you need any additional
informat ion at this time.
Best,
Dee Dee Lancaster

From : leila_getto@ios.doi.gov <mailto :leila getto@ios.do i.gov> [leila getto@ios.do i.gov<
mailto :leila_getto@ios .doi.gov>] on behalf of SIO , Scheduling [scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov <
mailto :sched uling_s io@ios.doi .gov>]
Sent: Tuesday, Aug ust 29 , 2017 9:08 PM
To : Lancaster, Dee Dee
Cc: Caro line Boulton
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Hi DeeDee! I wanted to introduce yo u to my colleague , Carol ine, who will be coordina ting the
Secretary's trip and will follow up with you. Thank you!
On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 12:38 PM, Lancaster , Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahq.org <mailto :D<wbr> Lancaster@n rahg .erg>
<mailto :DL<wbr>ancaster@nrahq .org<mailto:DLan<wbr>caster@nrahg.org >>> wrote:
Thank yo u so much! I wanted to check in with you to see how many rooms the Secretary

 may need? Our room block with rate expires this Friday and we just want to make sure we
have what you need .
Best,
Dee Dee
From : leila getto@ios.doi.go v<mailto :leila getto@ios.do i.gov><mailto:leila getto@ios.doi.
gov<mailto:leila getto@ios .doi.gov >> [mailto:leila getto@ios.doi.gov <mailto:leila getto@ios .
doi.gov><mailto:leila getto@ios.doi.gov <mailto:leila <wbr>getto@ios.doi.gov >>] On Behalf
Of 810 , Sched uling
Sent: Friday , A ugust 25, 2017 6:37 PM
To : Lancaster , Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahg .org<mailto: D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahg.org >
<mailto :DL<wbr>ancaster@nrahg .org<mailto:DLan<wbr>caster@nrahg.org >>>
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Than ks Dee Dee! His offic ial bio and photo can be found on our website here -https ://www.doi.gov/w howeare/secretary-ryan-zinke . Thank you!
On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 10:34 AM , Lancaster , Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahg.org <mailto :D<wbr> Lancaster@n rahg .org>
<mailto :DL<wbr>ancaster@nrahg .org<mailto:DLan<wbr>caster@nrahg.org >>> wrote:
Dear Leila,
It was a pleas ure to spea k with you yesterday and we are thr illed the Secretary will be our
keynote spea ker on Friday , Sept 22nd. Please send Secretary Zinke's headshot and bio
when you have time and please let me know how many rooms and arrival and departure
dates yo u will need . I have attached a memo with additional information for yo u.
Will Mrs. Zinke be jo ining the Secretary? We would be thrilled to have her .
I look forward to hearing from you soon .
Best,
Dee Dee

I -----Or iginal Message----From : Lancaster , Dee Dee
Sent: Thursday, Aug ust 17, 2017 9:13 PM
To : 810 , Schedul ing <scheduling sio@ ios.do i.gov<mailto:scheduling sio@ios.doi .gov>
<mailto :sched uling sio@ios.doi.gov <mailto:scheduling <wbr>sio@ios .doi.gov >>>
Subject: RE: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas , Texas
Dear Leila,
Than k yo u so much for your vo icema il and we are thrilled that Sec . Zin ke may be able to be
our keynote speaker Friday night the 22nd. I am travel ing to reno tomorrow and will be out of
pocket most of the day but I will give yo u a call back as soon as possible tomorrow .

Best,
Dee Dee Lancaster
From : leila getto@ios.doi.gov <mailto :leila getto@ios.do i.gov><mailto:leila getto@ios.doi.

 gov<mailto:leila getto@ios .doi.gov >> [leila getto@ios .doi.gov <mailto :leila getto@ ios.do i.gov
><mailto :leila getto@ ios.do i.gov<ma ilto:leila getto@ios.doi.gov >>] on behalf of SIO,
Schedul ing [schedul ing sio@ios .doi.gov <mailto :scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov >
<mailto :sched uling sio@ios.doi.gov <mailto:scheduling <wbr>sio@ios .doi.gov >>]
Sent: Thursday, July 27 , 20 17 9:36 PM
To : Lancaster, Dee Dee
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Hi Dee Dee! I hope to have an answer for yo u soon. thank you for your patience. Leila
On Thu, Ju l 27 , 20 17 at 2 :19 PM, Lancaster, Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahg.org <mailto :D<wbr> Lancaster@n rahg .org>
<mailto :DL<wbr>ancaster@nrahg .org<mailto:DLan<wbr>caster@nrahg.org >>
<mailto :DLan<wbr>caster@n rahg .org<mailto:DLanca <wbr>ster@nrahg .org>
<mailto :DLancas <wbr>ter@nrahg .org<mailto:DLancaste <wbr>r@nrahg.org >>>> w rote:
Leila,
Than ks so much for the email. Are you my contact now instead of Caorline? A lso , our
agenda is a work in progress so not final ized yet. We included the list of invited/confirmed
speakers on the questionnaire we sent in and we haven't added anyone to that list.
Please let me know if yo u need me to resend the completed Questionnaire I sent on July 1st.
We sincerely hope that the Secretary can join us and look forward to hearing back from you at
your earliest conven ience .
Best,
Dee Dee
From : leila getto@ios.doi.gov <mailto :leila getto@ios.do i.gov><mailto:leila getto@ios.doi.
gov<mailto:leila getto@ios .doi.gov >><mailto :leila getto@
ios.doi.gov <mailto:leila <wbr>getto@ios.doi.gov >
<mailto :leil<wbr>a getto@ios .doi.gov <mailto :lei<wbr>la getto@ios .doi.gov >>>
[mailto: leila getto@ios.doi.gov <mailto :leila getto@ ios.do i.gov><mailto:leila getto@
ios.doi .gov<mailto: lei la <wbr>getto@ios.doi.gov >>
<mailto :lei<wbr>la getto@ios .doi.gov <mailto :le<wbr>ila getto@ios .doi.gov ><mailto:
<wbr>leila getto@ios .do i.gov<mailto:leila getto@ios.doi.gov >>>] On Behalf Of SIO ,
Schedul ing
Sent: Wednesday , July 26 , 2017 11:22 PM
To : Lancaster, Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahg .org<mailto: D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahg.org >
<mailto :DL<wbr>ancaster@nrahg .org<mailto:DLan<wbr>caster@nrahg.org >>
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<mailto :DLancas <wbr>ter@nrahg .org<mailto:DLancaste <wbr>r@nrahg.org >>>>
Subject: Re: NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Dear Dee Dee,
Sorry for our de lay. I hope to have an answer for you very soon. Do you mind sharing the
latest agenda for the conference and your confirmed and invited speakers?
Than k yo u,
Leila
On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 2:05 PM, Lancaster , Dee Dee
<DLancaster@nrahg.org <mailto :D<wbr> Lancaster@n rahg .org>
<mailto :DL<wbr>ancaster@nrahg .org<mailto:DLan<wbr>caster@nrahg.org >>
<mailto :DLan<wbr>caster@n rahg .org<mailto:DLanca <wbr>ster@nrahg .org>

 <mailto :DLancas<wbr>ter@nrahg .org<mailto:DLancaste <wbr>r@nrahg.org>>>> wrote:
Caroline,

Than k you so much for the cons iderat ion. I have attached the completed form and please
don't hesitate to contact me should you need additional informat ion or have any questions.

We hope the Secretary can join us.

Have a wonderf ul 4th of July holiday.

best ,
Dee Dee
From : caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
<mailto :caroline <wbr>boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto:car<wbr>oline boulton@ios.doi.gov >><
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<caro line boulton@ios.do i.gov<mailto:caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
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mailto :caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov <mailto :caroline <wbr>boulton@ios.doi.gov >
<mailto :ca<wbr>roline boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >>>> on
behalf of SIO, Schedu ling <scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov <mailto :scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov >
<mailto :sched uling sio@ios.doi.gov <mailto:scheduling <wbr>sio@ios .doi.gov >>
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Sent: Thursday , June 29, 2017 11:21 AM
To : Lancaster, Dee Dee
Subject: Re: NRA Wome n's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
Hi Dee Dee!
Than ks for sending the digital copy of the invitation. We do have an event request form that
we ask all to complete so that our office can best process and understand the request. I have
attached it here; would you or someone else with the NRA Wome n's Forum be able to
comp lete and return our form?
Please let me know if you have any quest ions or concerns!
Than ks,
Caroline
On Wed , Jun 28, 2017 at 4 :50 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov <
mailto :caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov >
<mailto :caroline <wbr>boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto:car<wbr>oline boulton@ios.doi.gov >><
mailto :caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov <mailto :caroline <wbr>boulton@ios.doi.gov >
<mailto :ca<wbr>roline boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >>>> wrote:

 --Forwarded message --From : Lancaster , Dee Dee <DLancaster@nrahg .org<mailto: D<wbr>Lancaster@nrahg.org >
<mailto :DL<wbr>ancaster@nrahg .org<mailto:DLan<wbr>caster@nrahg.org >>
<mailto :DLan<wbr>caster@n rahg .org<mailto:DLanca <wbr>ster@nrahg .erg>
<mailto :DLancas <wbr>ter@nrahg .org<mailto:DLancaste <wbr>r@nrahg.org >>>>
Date: Wed , Jun 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Subject: NRA Women's Leadersh ip Forum Summ it --Dallas , Texas
To : "Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov <mailto:Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
<mailto :Caro line <wbr>Boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :Car<wbr>oline Boulton@ios.doi.gov >><
mailto :Caro line Boulton@ios .doi.gov <mailto :Caro line <wbr>Boulton@ios.doi.gov >
<mailto :Ca<wbr>roline Boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov >>>"
<Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov<mailto:Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
<mailto :Caro line <wbr>Boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :Car<wbr>oline Boulton@ios.doi.gov >><
mailto :Caro line Boulton@ios .doi.gov <mailto :Caro line <wbr>Boulton@ios.doi.gov >
<mailto :Ca<wbr>roline Boulton@ios.doi.gov <mailto :Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov >>>>
Dear Caro line,
I am attach ing herewith a copy of the invitation that was sent to Secretary Zinke for the NRA
Women's Leadership Forum Summ it to be held in Dallas , Texas September 22 -24 , 2017 .
We would be thrilled if Secretary Zinke would be a keynote speaker during the Summit.
Please give me a call to disc uss this invitation at vour earliest convenience. I can be reached
by phone at (o) 703-267-1136 or by (c)
Than k yo u very much for your considera tion in this regard.
Best,

Dee Dee
Dee Dee Lancaster
NRA Women's Leadership Forum
dlancaster@nrahg.org <mailto :dl<wbr>ancaster@nrahq .org>
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703-267-1136 (o)

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Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
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doi.gov<mailto:Scheduling@ios .doi.gov >>>

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroli ne Boulton@ios.do i.gov<mailto:Caroli ne Boulton@ ios.do i.gov> I
Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov <mailto :<wbr>Schedu ling@ ios.do i.gov>

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Lancaster , Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Lancaster, Dee Dee" <DLancaster@nrahq.org >
Fri Sep 01201708 :34:24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit --Dallas , Texas

Will Ryan be in town the week of the I I - 15th ? I am think ing they could potentially do dinner that week,
since it seems like Lola will not be back for a while.
Thoughts?
-KG

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed A ug 30 201715 :01:52 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall .Garraway@ma il.house .gov>
Re: Dinner

Hey Kendall,
We're actually in New Yo rk that week and then have events in the evening . This fall is basically
constant travel. It's looking really fun. Lola indeed won't be back in DC for a while, so I'll keep in
touch when we have a day or two here that doesn't confl ict with other events!

 Caroline
On Tue , Aug 29, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Garraway, Kendall <Kendall.Garraway@mai l.house .gov>
w rote:
Will Ryan be in town the week of the 11-15th ? I am thinkin g they could potentially do dinner that
week, since it seems like Lola will not be back for a while.

Thoughts?
-KG

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduli ng & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios. doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Garraway, Kendall" <Kendall.Garraway@mail.house.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall .Garraw ay@ma il.house .gov>
Wed Aug 30 2017 18:08:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Dinner

Than ks! You rock!!
On Aug 30, 2017, at 5:02 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroli ne boulton@ios.doi .gov> w rote :

Hey Kendall ,
We're actually in New Yo rk that week and then have events in the evening . This fall
is basically constant trave l. It's looking really fun . Lola indeed won't be back in DC for
a w hile, so I'll keep in touch when we have a day or two here that doesn't conflict
w ith other events!
Caroline
On Tue , Aug 29, 2017 at 3:43 PM, Garraway, Kendall
<Kenda ll.Garraway@ma iI.house .gov> w rote :

Will Ryan be in town the week of the 11-15th ? I am thinkin g they could potentially do
dinner that week, since it seems like Lola will not be back for a while.
Thoughts?
-KG

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Scheduling Advance
Caroline Schedulinq@ios.doi.qov

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Re: Camp David signs

"Getto, Leila" <leila getto@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:

CC:

Subject:

"Getto , Leila" <leila_ getto@ios.doi.gov >
Wed A ug 30 20 17 07:18:22 GMT -0600 (MDT )
>
"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Scott Homme l <scott _ hommel@ios.do i.gov>, Carol ine Boulton
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Camp David signs

Lolita Zinke, please . Thank you.
Leila Sepehri Getto
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance
Direct: (202) 208-5359
Cell: (202) 706-9435

On Wed . Auq 30, 2017 at 9 :16 AM , Gunn , As hley L. EOP/WHO
> w rote:
e camp david engraved signs should read:

Ashley Gunn
Sen ior Director
Cab inet Affairs
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Question

"Critchfield , Marshall" <marshal! critchfield@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

"Critchfield , Marshall" <mars hal!_ critchfield@ios .doi.gov >
Thu A ug 24 20 17 09:4 1:59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton , Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Quest ion

Is Lola's last name tec hnically Zinke or Hand?

Marsh all Crit chfi eld
Office of the Assis tant Secre tary
fo r Fish and Wildli fe and Parks
Offi ce (202) 208-5996
Mob ile (202) 706-4998
<b>marshall critchfield@ios .doi. gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu A ug 24 20 17 09:50: 13 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Critchfield , Marshall" <mars hal!_ critchfie ld@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Quest ion

She's Lolita Zinke on officia l documen ts .
Why?
On Thu, Aug 24 , 2017 at 11:41 AM , Critchfield , Marshall <marshal! critchfield@ios .doi.gov >
w rote:
Is Lola's last name tec hnically Zin ke or Hand?

Marshall Critchfield
Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
Offi ce (202) 208-5996
Mob ile (202) 706-4998
<b>marshall c1itchfield@ios .doi.gov

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov

Marshall Critchfield <marshall critchfield@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Marshall Critchfie ld <marshal!_ critchfield@ios .do i.gov>
Thu A ug 24 20 17 10:55:41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Question

Beca use w hen I call her Mrs. Zinke I sometimes get the fee ling that's not her name. And in the
book RKZ calls her Lolita Hand .
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 24, 2017, at 11:50 AM , Boulton, Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios.doi.gov > w rote :
She's Lolita Zinke on officia l docume nts .
Why?
On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 11:41 AM , Critchfield, Marshall
<marshal! critchfield@ios.doi.gov > w rote:
Is Lola's last name technically Zinke or Hand?

Marshall Critchfield
Office of the Assistant Secretar y
for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
Offi ce (202) 208-5996
Mob ile (202) 706-4998

<b>marshall critchfield@ ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov

 "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu A ug 24 20 1711:00: 12 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Marshall Critchfie ld <marshal!_ critchfield@ios .doi.gov>
Re: Quest ion

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Nah you're good. She does go by it!
On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Marshall Critchfield <marsha l! critchfield@ ios.do i.gov>
wrote:
Because when I call her Mrs. Zinke I sometimes get the feeling that's not her name. And in
the book RKZ calls her Lolita Hand .
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 24, 2017 , at 11:50 AM , Boulton, Carol ine <carol ine boulton@ ios.doi.gov > wrote :
She's Lolita Zinke on offic ial documen ts .
Why?
On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 11:41 AM , Critchfie ld, Marshall
<marshal! critchfie ld@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Is Lola's last name tec hnically Zin ke or Hand?

Marshall Critchfield
Office of the Assistant Secretar y
for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
Office (202) 208-5996
Mob ile (202) 706-4998
<b>marshall c1itchfield@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Scheduling & Advance
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Fwd: Irongate Placard SS218 8/21/ 17 @1400 hrs.

"Renner, Elinor" <elinor renner@ios.doi.gov>
"Renne r, Elinor" <el inor_ renner@ ios .doi.gov >
Mon Aug 21 2017 12:02 :17 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ ios .do i.gov >
Fwd : lrongate Placard SS218 8/2 1/ 17 @ 1400 hrs.

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rongate Placard SS218 8/21/17 @1400 hrs.
Please ensure that staff enters Lola Zinke into WAVES for this appointment. Thank
you.

***NEW NOTICE*** : The "Irongate" placards are assigned to specific
authorized users who are ap roved by White House Operation s. THEY ARE
NOT TRANSFE RAB LE .

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Please see the attached Irongate reque st f01m . Plea se excuse the late timing as notification
was j ust made regarding scheduling.
Thank you,
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Sergeant UnitedS~
Special Protectio n Detail
United States Park Police
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Is the boss back?

Elinor Renner <elinor renner@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Elinor Renner <elinor_renner@ios.do i.gov>
Mon Aug 21 2017 09:52 :59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov
Is the boss back?

Scott and Mica h need to meet w ith him Sent from my iPhone

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Bo ulton , Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Aug 21 2017 10:01 :08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Elinor Renner <elinor_renner@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Is the boss back?

Not yet. Lola's here as w ell.
On Mon, A ug 21 , 2017 at 11:52 AM , Elinor Renner <elinor renner@ ios.do i.gov> w rote:
Scott and Mica h need to meet w ith him
Sent from my iPhone

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
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Fwd: Meeting with your husband

Caroline Boulton
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Fwd : Meet ing w ith your husband

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Hi Lola ,
Hope you and yo ur fam ily are well. It w as great to see you in the Spring . I hope your
transition is going wel l.
I don't know if I told you w hen I saw you that I started working part time abo ut a year
and a half ago. I am chief of staff for Concerned Women for America . Our
organizat ion is the largest conservative public policy group in America. Our
grassroots organizat ion has members across the country and over 34 women's
college chapters . We focus on iss ues like nationa l sovere ignty , educat ion , sanct ity of
life, religious liberty and others.
In early September we w ill be having our nat ional train ing sess ion in DC. Our
leaders from across the country w ill be flying in to train and lobby on the Hill.
We w ill also be hosting some of our big donors. I have one , Will Mills, from
LaFayette , LA , that wou ld like to meet w ith Sec Zinke while he is in tow n. Mr. Mills is
in the oil and gas business and has a commerc ial real eastate business. I don't have
any contacts in your husbands office. I w as hop ing yo u could give me his chief of

 staffs contac t information to request a meeting. Mr Mills could be avai lable
September 6-8th .
Please let me know who I might reach out to for such a request.
Many tha nks,
Caroli ne Aderho lt

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"Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Aug 21 2017 07:26 :48 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scheduling SIO <schedu ling@ios .doi.gov >
Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios .doi.gov >
Fwd: Meeting with you r husba nd

Hey Leila,
RZis interested in havi ng meeting set up for that fi rst week in September. Than ks!
Caroline
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Date: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 a :
Subject: Fwd: Meeting with your husband
To: Carol ine Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >

--Forwarded messaqe --From : Lolita Zinke
Date: Thu, A ug 17, 2
a
Subject: Fwd: Meeting with your husband
To: Carol ine Boulton

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: CAROLIN E ADER HOLT
Date: A uqust 16, 2017 at 8:5 1:
To: '

>

 Subject: Meeting with your husband
Hi Lola,
Hope you and yo ur fam ily are well. It w as great to see you in the Spring. I hope your
transition is going wel l.
I don't know if I told you w hen I saw you that I started working part time abo ut a year
and a half ago. I am chief of staff for Concerned Women for America . Our
organizat ion is the largest conservative public policy group in America. Our
grassroots organizat ion has members across the country and over 34 women's
college chapters . We focus on iss ues like nationa l sover eignty , educa tion, sanct ity of
life, religious liberty and others.
In early September we w ill be having our nat ional train ing sess ion in DC. Our
leaders from across the country w ill be flying in to train and lobby on the Hill.
We w ill also be hosting some of our big donors. I have one , Will Mills, from
LaFayett e, LA, that wou ld like to meet w ith Sec Zinke while he is in tow n. Mr. Mills is
in the oil and gas business and has a comm ercial real eastate business. I don't have
any contac ts in your husbands office. I w as hop ing yo u could give me his chief of
staffs contact informa tion to request a meet ing. Mr Mills could be avai lab le
Sept ember 6-8th .
Please let me know w ho I might reach out to for such a req uest.
Many thanks ,
Caroline Aderho lt

Sent from my iPhone

Caro line Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Getto , Leila" <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

"Getto , Leila" <leila_ getto@ios.doi.gov >
Mon Aug 21 2017 07:51 :24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Meeting w ith yo ur husband

We lcome back. Got it, thank you. I'll reach out to her (Caro line Aderho lt) to get Will Mills contact
info. Than ks.

 Leila Sepehri Getto
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance
Direct: (202) 208-5359
Cell: (202) 706-9435

On Mon , A ug 21 , 2017 at 9:26 AM , Boulton , Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > w rote :
Hey Leila,
RZis interested in having meeting set up for that first week in September . Thanks !
Caro line
- -Forwarded messaqe --From : Caroline Boulton
Date: Mon , Aug 21 , 20 17 a
Subject: Fw d: Meeting w ith your husband
To : Carol ine Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >

--Forwarded messaqe --From : Lolita Zinke
Date: Thu, A ug 17, 2
a
Subject: Fw d: Meeting w ith vour husband
To : Carol ine Boulton

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :

From: CAROLIN E AD ERHOLT
Date: A uqust 16. 2017 at 8:51 :29

>

To: •S ubJ-U

r

Hi Lola,
Hope you and your fam ily are well. It w as great to see you in the Sp ring . I hope
your trans ition is going w ell.
I don't know if I told yo u w hen I saw you that I started w orking part time about a
year and a half ago. I am chief of staff for Concerned Women for Amer ica . Our
organizat ion is the largest conserva tive public policy gro up in Ame rica. Our
grassroo ts organiza tion has mem bers across the country and over 34 women's
college chapters. We focus on iss ues like national sovere ignty , educat ion , sanct ity
of life , religio us liberty and others .
In early September we w ill be having our nationa l train ing sess ion in DC . Our
leaders from across the country w ill be flying in to train and lobby on the Hill.
We w ill also be host ing some of our big donors . I have one , Will Mills, from
LaFayette , LA , that wou ld like to meet w ith Sec Zin ke while he is in tow n. Mr. Mills

 is in the oil and gas business and has a commercial real eastate business . I don't
have any contacts in your husbands office . I was hoping you could give me his
chief of staffs contact information to request a meeting. Mr Mills could be avai lable
September 6-8th.
Please let me know who I might reach out to for such a request.
Many thanks,
Caroline Aderholt

Sent from my iPhone

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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"McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
From:
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"McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov >
Mon Jul 10 2017 09:58 :15 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"caroli ne_ boulton@ios. doi .gov" <caroline _boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hell o Caro line ,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secreta1y Acos ta. He would like to have like to have dinn er with
Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acos ta has availability beginning the week of July 3 1st . Ple ase let
me kn ow which dates will work for you .
Thank you,

Keshia McDa niel
Special Assistant , Schedulin g & Advan ce, Offi ce of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .604 3 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.ke shia @dol. gov
U. S. Departm ent of Lab or, 200 Constituti on Ave nue , NW , Washin gton, DC 202 10

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Jul 10 2017 11:59:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC" <McDan iel.Keshia@dol.gov >
Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Secretary Zin ke would be happy to do dinner w ith Secretary Acosta ; he w ould be ava ilable
August 1 - Augus t 3. Unfortunate ly Secretary Zinke's w ife w ill not be in tow n that week and w ill
be unab le to jo in. Please let me know if one of those dates works well for your Secretary!
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11:58 AM, McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov >
w rote:
Hell o Cai·oline ,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secretaiy Acos ta. He would like to have like to have dinn er with
Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acos ta has availability beginning the week of July 3 1st . Ple ase

 let me know wh ich dates will work for you .
Thank you,

Keshia McDani el
Specia l As sistant , Scheduling & Adva n ce, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202.295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.ke shi a@do l.go v
U.S . Departme nt of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue , NW , Washington , DC 202 10

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduli ng & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC" <McDan iel.Keshia@do l.gov>
Mon Jul 10 2017 13:16:43 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline ,
I ju st spoke with Mr s. Acosta and she is lookin g for Mrs . Zinke 's em ail addre ss.
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto:caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Monday , July 10, 2017 2 :00 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Secretaiy Zinke wou ld be happy to do dinn er with Secretaiy Acosta; he wou ld be available August 1 August 3. Unfo rtunately Secretaiy Zinke 's wife will not be in tow n that week and will be unable to join.
Please let me know if one of those dates works well for your Secretaiy!
Best,
Caroline
On Mon , Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM , Mc Danie l, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Ke shi a@do l.gov> wrote:
Hello Cai·oline ,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secretaiy Acosta. He would like to have like to have dinne r wit h
Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acosta has availability beginn ing the week of July 31 st . Plea se let
me know wh ich dates will work for you .

 Thank you,

Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Schedulin g & Advan ce, Offi ce of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Departm ent of Lab or, 200 Constitution Ave nue , NW , Washington, DC 202 10

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Mon Jul 10 2017 13:37:52 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC" <McDan iel.Keshia@do l.gov>
Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
It's
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 2017 , at 3:17 PM, McDanie l, Keshia - OS EC <McDaniel.Keshia@do l.gov> wrote:

Hi Caroline ,
I ju st spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke 's email addre ss.
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton , Caroline (mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 2 :00 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSE C
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Secretaiy Zink e wo uld be happy to do dinner with Secretaiy Acost a; he wo uld be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfortunat ely Secretaiy Zinke's w ife will not be in town that week an d
will be unable to j oin. Please let me kn ow if one of th ose dates works well for yom
Secretaiy!
Best,

 Caroline
On Mon , Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM , Mc Danie l, Kesh ia - OSEC
<Mc Daniel.Keshia@do l.gov> wrote:
Hello Caro line ,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secretaiy Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acosta has availability beg inning the
week of July 31 st . Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,

Keshia McDaniel
Specia l Assis tant , Scheduling & Advance , Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mc daniel.ke shia@do l.gov
U.S . Depaitme nt of Labo r, 200 Constitutio n Ave nue , NW , Washington , DC 202 10

Cai·oline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC" <McDan iel.Keshia@do l.gov>
Mon Jul 10 2017 13:44:16 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Thank you Cai·oline !
From: Carol ine Boulton [ma ilto:caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 3:38 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
It's
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 2017, at 3:17 PM , McDa niel, Keshia - OSEC <Mc Daniel.Keshia @dol. gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I ju st spoke with Mr s. Acos ta and she is lookin g for Mrs . Zinke 's em ail addre ss.

 Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton , Carol ine (mailto:carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Monday , July 10, 2017 2 :00 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Kes hia,
Secretaiy Zinke wou ld be happy to do dinn er with Secreta1y Acosta; he wou ld be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfo1tunately Secretaiy Zinke's wife will not be in town that week an d
will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of tho se dates works well for yomSecretaiy!
Be st,
Caroline
On Mon , Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM , McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC
<Mc Danie l.Kesh ia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hello Cai·oline ,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secreta1y Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinne r with Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acosta has availability beg inning the
week of July 31 st . Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,

Keshia McDaniel
Specia l Assistant , Scheduling & Advance , Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mcdanie l.ke shia@dol.gov
U.S . Departme nt of Labor, 200 Constitutio n Ave nue , NW , Washington , DC 202 10

Cai·oline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC" <McDan iel.Keshia@do l.gov>
Tue Jul 18 2017 10:36:25 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline ,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secretaiy Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be available?

 Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202.693.6043 I (C) 202.295 .7144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Depa1tmentof Labor, 200 Constin1tionAvenue, NW, Washington, DC 202 10

From: Caroline Boulton [ma ilto:ca roline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 3:38 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
It's
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 20 17, at 3:17 PM , McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDanie l.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote :
Hi Caroline ,
I ju st spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke 's email address .
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton , Caroline (mai lto :carol ine bou lton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 2:00 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Secretaiy Zinke wou ld be happy to do dinner with Secreta1y Acos ta; he wou ld be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfo1tunately Secretaiy Zinke's wife will not be in town th at week an d
will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of those dates works well for yomSecretaiy!
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM , Mc Daniel, Keshia - OSEC
<McDanie l.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote :
Hello Cai·oline,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secreta1y Acos ta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zink and his wife. Secretaiy Acosta has availability beg inning the
week of July 31 st . Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel

 Spe cial Assistan t, Schedulin g & Ad van ce, Offi ce of the Sec reta1y
(D) 202 .693 .604 3 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.ke shia @dol.go v
U. S. Departm ent of Lab or, 200 Constitution Ave nue , NW , W ashin gton, DC 202 10

Carolin e Boult on
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Tue Jul 18 2017 11:10:43 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC " <McDan iel.Keshia@do l.gov>
Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Mrs . Zinke w ill not be in DC until late August-- the wee k of the 21st I believe. I'll have to chec k
w ith Sec. Zinke, but that w as when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time .
Best,
Caroline
On Tue , Ju l 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC <McDan iel.Keshia@dol.gov >
w rote:
Hi Caroline ,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secreta1y Acosta and Mrs . Acosta were hoping to
have dinner with Secretaiy Zinke and hi s wife . Do you have any dates when they both would be
available?

Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202.693.6043 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Depa1tmentof Labor, 200 Constin1tionAvenue, NW, Washington,DC 202 10

From: Caro line Boulton [mailto :caro line boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent : Monday , July 10, 20 17 3:38 PM

To: McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta
Hi Ke shia,
It's

 Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 20 17, at 3: 17 PM , McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I ju st spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs . Zinke's email address .
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caro line (mailto:carol ine bou lton@ios.doi .gov)
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 2:00 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Secretaiy Zinke wou ld be happy to do dinn er with Secretaiy Acosta; he would be avai lable
August 1 - August 3. Unfort un ately Secretaiy Zink e's wife wi ll not be in tow n that week
and will be un able to jo in . Please let me kn ow if one of th ose dates works well for your
Secretaiy!
Best ,
Cai·oline
On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM, McDa niel, Keshi a - OS EC
<McDaniel.Ke shi a@do l.gov> wrote:
Hello Cai·olin e,
I work in th e Scheduling Office for Secretaiy Acos ta. He would like to have like to have
dinn er with Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acosta has availability beginn ing the
week of July 31 st . Please let me kn ow which dates will work for you .
Thank you,

Keshia McDaniel
Specia l Assis tant , Schedulin g & Adva n ce, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202.295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.ke shi a@dol.gov
U.S . Departme nt of Labo r, 200 Constitution Avenue , NW , Washingto n, DC 202 10

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton

 Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC" <McDan iel.Keshia@do l.gov>
Tue Jul 18 2017 11:24:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Caroline ,
Secretaiy Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21 st . How does September look on your
end?
Thanks ,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 20171:11 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 2 1st I believe . I'll have to check with Sec .
Zinke , but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time .
Best,
Cai·oline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12 :36 PM, McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote :
Hi Caroline ,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secreta1y Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be available?

Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202.693.6043 I (C) 202.295 .7144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Depa1tmentof Labor, 200 Constin1tionAvenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Monday , July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject : Re : Dinner with Secretaiy Acosta

Hi Keshia,

 It's
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 20 17, at 3:17 PM , McDaniel, Keshia- OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I ju st spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke 's email address.
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton , Caroline (mailto:caroline bou lton@ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 2 :00 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OS EC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia ,
Secretaiy Zinke wou ld be happy to do dinner with Secretaiy Acosta; he wou ld be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfort unat ely Secretaiy Zinke's wife will not be in town that week and
will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of those dates works well for yom
Secretaiy!
Best,
Cai·oline
On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM , Mc Daniel , Keshia - OSEC
<McDaniel.Keshia @dol.gov> wrote:
Hell o Cai·oline ,
I work in th e Schedulin g Office for Secretaiy Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acosta has availability beginning the
week of July 31 st . Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant , Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.ke shia@do l.gov
U.S . Departm ent of Labor, 200 Constitutio n Avenue , NW , Washington, DC 202 10

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

 Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Tue Jul 18 20 17 11:55:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC" <McDan iel.Kes hia@do l.gov>
Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are defi nitely planning on being here for the Cabi net meeting! Let me check on how
long Lola plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue , Ju l 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDaniel , Kesh ia - OS EC <McDaniel.Kesh ia@do l.gov>
wrote:
Caroline ,
Secretaiy Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21 st . How does September look on
your end?
Thanks ,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caro line [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov )
Sent : Tuesday , July 18, 2017 1: 11 PM

To: McDa niel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 21st I believe. I'll have to check with
Sec. Zinke , but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a sti·etch of time .
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secretaiy Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to
have dinner with Secretaiy Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be
available?

Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202.693.6043 I (C) 202.295 .7144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Depa1tmentof Labor, 200 Constin1tionAvenue, NW, Washington,DC 20210

 From: Caro line Boulton [ma ilto :caro line boulton@ ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Monday , July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

To: McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re : Dinn er with Secretaiy Aco sta
Hi Keshia ,
It's
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 20 17, at 3: 17 PM , McDaniel , Keshia- OSEC <Mc Danie l.Keshia @.dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I ju st spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs . Zinke's email address .
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caro line (mailto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 2:00 PM
To: McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia ,
Secretaiy Zinke wo uld be happy to do dinner with Secretaiy Acosta; he woul d be avai labl e
August 1 - August 3. Unfortunatel y Secretaiy Zinke 's wife wi ll not be in tow n that week
and will be unabl e to jo in . Please let me kn ow if one of th ose date s works well for your
Secretaiy!
Best,
Caroline
On Mon , Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM, McDaniel, Ke shi a - OSEC
<McDaniel.Keshia @ dol.gov > wrote:
Hell o Cai·oline ,
I work in the Schedulin g Office for Secreta1y Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acos ta has availability beginning the
week of July 31 st . Please let me kn ow which date s will work for you .
Thank you,

Keshia McDaniel
Specia l Assistant , Schedulin g & Adva n ce, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202.295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@.dol.gov
U.S . Departm ent of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave nue , NW , Washington , DC 202 10

 Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton @ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@io s.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC" <McDan iel.Keshia@do l.gov>
Wed Aug 09 2017 09:45:23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bou lton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Carol ine,
September is around the com er and I wanted to know if we can lock in dinner with the spouses. Mrs.
Acosta needs advance notice so she can
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202.693 .6043 I (C) 202.295 .7144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Depa1tment of Labor, 200 Constin1tion Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Boulton , Caroline [mai lto:carol ine_boulton @ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:56 PM
To: McDan iel , Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are definitely planning on being here for the Cabinet meeting! Let me check on how long Lola
plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC <McDan iel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Caroline ,

 Secretaiy Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21 st . How does September look on your
end?
Thanks ,
Keshia
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mailto :carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1: 11 PM

To: McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re : Dinner with Secretaiy Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 2 1st I believe . I'll have to check with Sec .
Zinke, but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time.
Best,
Cai·oline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDanie l, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secreta1y Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be available?

Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202.693.6043 I (C) 202.295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Depa1tmentof Labor, 200 Constin1tionAvenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Carol ine Boulton [ma ilto:caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Monday , July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

To: McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re : Dinner with Secretaiy Acosta

Hi Keshia,
It's
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 20 17, at 3:17 PM , McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I just spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke 's email address.
Thank you,

 Keshia
From: Boulton, Carol ine (mailto:caroline bou lton@ios.doi. gov)
Sent: Monday , July 10, 2017 2 :00 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OS EC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia ,
Secretaiy Zinke wou ld be happy to do dinner with Secretaiy Acosta; he wou ld be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfort unat ely Secretaiy Zinke 's wife will not be in town that week and
will be unable to join. Please let me kn ow if one of tho se dates works we ll for yom
Secretaiy!
Best,
Cai·oline
On Mon , Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM , Mc Daniel , Keshia - OSEC
<Mc Daniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hell o Cai·oline ,
I work in th e Schedulin g Office for Secretaiy Acosta. He would lik e to have like to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acosta has availability beginning the
week of July 31 st . Please let me kn ow which date s wi ll work for you.
Thank you,

Keshia McDaniel
Specia l As sistant , Schedulin g & Advance , Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mcda niel.ke shia@dol.gov
U.S. Depaitm ent of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave nue , NW , Washin gton , DC 202 10

Cai·oline Boult on
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Cai·oline Boult on
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Cai·oline Boult on
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

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"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall.Garraway@mail.house.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Subject:

"Garraway , Kendall" <Kenda ll.Garraw ay@mai l.house .gov>
Fri Aug 04 2017 14 :14:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Carol ine Boulton (caroli ne_ boulton@ios.do i.gov)"
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Dinner w ith the Gianfortes

Hey Caro line !
Have you found a date in September that works with Ryan an d Lola's schedule?
Best,
Kendall GaiTaway

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Aug 04 2017 14 :24:39 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Garraway , Kendall" <Kenda ll.Garraw ay@mai l.house .gov>
Re: Dinner w ith the Gianfortes

Hey!
I actually j ust emai led Lola yesterday re: her September plans. We're figuri ng out the trave l
schedule now too so hopefully we have a range of dates soon!
Caroli ne
On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 4:14 PM, Garraw ay, Kenda ll <Kendal l.Garraw ay@mail.ho use.gov >
w rote:
Hey Cai·oline !
Have you found a date in September that works with Ryan an d Lola's schedule?
Best,
Kendall GaiTaway

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall.Garraway@mail.house.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall .Garraw ay@ma il.house .gov>
Fri Aug 04 2017 15:09 :03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Bou lton , Caro line"' <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
RE: Dinner w ith the Gianfortes

Awesome ! Than k you thank you.
KG

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_ boulton@ ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, August 4 , 20 17 4:25 PM
To : Garraway, Kendall <Kendall .Garraway@mai l.house.gov >
Subj ect: Re: Dinner with the Gianfortes

Hey!
I actually ju st emailed Lola yest erday re: her September plans. We're figuring out the travel schedu le now
too so hopefull y we have a range of dates soon !
Caroline
On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 4: 14 PM, GaiTaway, Kendall <Kendall.Garra way@ma il.house.gov> wrote :
Hey Cai·oline !
Have you found a date in September that works with Ryan and Lola 's schedule?
Best,
Kendall GaiTaway

Cai·oline Boulton
Department of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

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RE: [Non-DoD Source] Flight Manifest from DOI (UNCLASS IFIED)
Attac hments :
/46 . RE: [Non-DoD Source] Flight Manifest from DOI (UNCLASS IFIED)/1. 1 DOI DRAFT
SCH EDULE.docx

"Rio, Jorge B CIV (US)" <jorge.b.rio.civ@mail.mil>
From:
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>
"Rio, Jorge B CIV (US)"
Thu Jul 20 20 17 13:54:05 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
RE: [Non-DoD Source] Flight Manifest from DOI
(UNCLASS IFIED)
DOI DRAFT SCH EDULE.docx

CLASSI FICATION: UNCLASS IFIED Than ks Caroline, I'm still waiting to hear from Rob, Patrick
Cuff did response instructing Rob to provide me with the details of the flight and manifest.
Attached is a working "Draft" Itinerary for your review and feedback . Jorge B. Rio Executive
Assistant (XO) To Garrison Commander Leaislative Liaison/Conaressiona l Actions 1st Armored
Division & Fort Bliss P~
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en : hursday ,
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> Subject: [NonDoD Source] Flight Manifest from DOI All active lin s con aine in Is emaI were disabled .
Please verify the identity of the sender , and confirm the authenticity of all links contained within
the message prior to copying and pasting the address to a Web browser .
____
Hi Jorge, Our office's flight manifest is as follows: Ryan
Keith Zinke 9669
(security detail) 2236 Downey Palmer Magallanes 3322 Laura
Christine Keehner Igas
1 Caroline Harris Boulton 3381 Best , Caroline -- Caroline Boulton
Department of t he Interior Schedu ling & Advance Caroline_ Boulton@ios .doi.gov < Cautionmailto :Caroline_ Boulton@ios .doi.gov > I Sched uling@ios.doi.gov < Cautionmailto :Sched uling@ios.do i.gov > CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASS IFIED

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Gardner

Wesley Bullock <wesley bullock@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:

Subject:

Wes ley Bullock <wesley_bullock@ios.do i.gov >
Wed Jul 19 20 17 21:33:05 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Roddy Russell <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov >, carol ine_boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Gardner

Never heard back. Please let the Congress ional Affairs folks know, I guess .. LB Sent from my
iPhone

Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Jul 19 20 17 21:50:45 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Wes ley Bullock <wesley_bullock@ios.do i.gov >
caroline_boulton <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Micah
Chambers <micah_ chambers@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Gardner

Looping in Micah. I recall heari ng today that he and his fam ily were coming to Rocky Mountain
NP to join ...maybe from Caro line but can't recall??? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2017, at
11:33 PM, Wesley Bullock <wesley_bullock@ios .doi.gov> wrote: > > Never heard back. Please
let the Congressio nal Affairs folks know, I guess .. > > LB > > Sent from my iPhone

"Bullock , Wesley" <wesley bullock@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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CC:

Subject:

"Bu llock, Wesley" <wesley_ bullock@ ios .doi.gov >
Wed Jul 19 20 17 21:54:59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov >
caroline_boulton <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Micah
Chambers <micah_ chambers@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Gardner

No, his staffer, Amy, said that if he confirmed the event he would be accompa nied by his wife
and three so ns ...and maybe a nephew . He was is closed briefings until 7PM Eastern and she
would follow up me at that time with his dec ision once he was out. Never heard back.
On Wed , Ju l 19, 2017 at 11:50 PM, Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Looping in Micah. I reca ll heari ng today that he and his fam ily were

 coming to Rocky Mountain NP to join...maybe from Caroline but can't
recall???
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 19, 2017, at 11:33 PM, Wesley Bullock <wesley bullock@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
>
> Never heard back. Please let the Congressional Affairs folks know, I guess..
>
> LB
>
> Sent from my iPhone

-Wesley L. Bullock
Department of the Interior
Advance Representative to the Secretary
Wesley Bullock@ios.doi.gov

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Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Re: NCA Request
Attachments:
/48. Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Re: NCA Request/1.1 National Park Service Engagement Letter
2017.pdf

ryanzinke (b)

(6)

From:
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>
ryanzinke (b) (6)
>
Tue Jul 18 2017 13:19:19 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scott Hommel <(b) (6)
>, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Re: NCA Request
National Park Service Engagement Letter 2017.pdf

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: Lolita Zinke (b) (6)
>
Date: 07/17/2017 1:36 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke (b) (6)
>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Re: NCA Request

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Walters, Ronald" <Ronald.Walters@va.gov>
Date: July 17, 2017 at 7:25:44 PM GMT+2
To: Lolita Zinke (b) (6)
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: NCA Request
Ms. Zinke –
Great to hear from you – and no, it’s not too late! Are you available for a call tomorrow at 4
PM or this Wednesday at 10:30 AM?
For context, I’m attaching a letter I sent to the Acting Director of the National Park Service
(NPS), outlining NCA’s proposal re: the operations and maintenance of NPS cemeteries (not
the battlefields or interpretive centers). I haven’t received a response yet.

 Again, thank you for your email. I look fo1ward to talking and hearing about your ideas.
Ron Walters
Acting Under Secretary for
Memorial Affairs
202-461-6738

From: Lolita Zinke [mailtcalllllllllllll
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2~
To: Walters, Ronald
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Re: NCA Request

Ron , my apologie s. I ju st saw this email. I have been so busy and I must have missed it. I
would love to speak with you regarding NCA and Nat Parks. I have a few ideas myself! I
hope it's not too late. Please email me so we can fmth er discuss . My cell is .
Thank you for all you do for our Veterans and their familie s. I have sung yo~
and
wide as the best nm depaitment in the VA. Once again , I apologize for my talk day reply .
Best regai·ds, Lola Zinke
Sent from my iPhone
On May 15, 20 17, at 6:38 AM , Walters, Ronald <Ronald.Walter s@va.gov > wrote:
Ms. Zinke I hope you are doing well. It was a pleasure to work with you during the
transition.
Like all oth er agencies, NCA is now developing a response to the President 's
Executive Order focused on reducing duplication , prom oting efficiencies and
improving customer service across th e federal governmen t.
I would appr eciate the oppo1tunity to speak with you, as you ai·e uniquel y
familiai· with operations of both NCA national cemeteries and National Park
Service cemeteries. I have a proposal I' d like to discuss.
I am available at your convenien ce .
Thank you .
Ron Walters
Interim Under Secretary for
Memorial Affairs
202-461-6738

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Dinn er with the Gianfortes

"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall.Garraway@mail.house.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Subject:

"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall .Garraw ay@mail .house .gov>
Mon Jul 17 2017 16:48 :41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ca roline Boulton (caroline _ boulton@ios.do i.gov)"
<caroline _boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Dinner w ith the Gianfortes

Hi Carolin e !
Greg and Ryan have been talking about planning a dinner soon . Do Ryan and Lola have a night free in the
next couple of weeks?
Let me know what works for Ryan 's schedule.
Best,
Kendall

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caroline _boulton@ios .doi .gov>
Mon Jul 17 2017 16:56 :15 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall .Garraw ay@mail .house .gov>
Re: Dinner w ith the Gianfortes

Hey Kendall ,
Lola is actually not in tow n until late August. RZ is in tow n and available ...Wednesday and then
a few night the first week in Augus t, when I assume Greg w ill be gone. I'll try to nail dow n w hen
exactly Lola w ill be here tomorro w !
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 17, 2017, at 6:49 PM, Garraway , Kendall <Kendall.Garraway@mail.house .gov> w rote:

Hi Carolin e !
Greg and Ryan have been talking about planning a dinner soon . Do Ryan an d Lola have a
night free in the next couple of weeks?

 Let me know what works for Ryan 's schedule.
Best,
Kend all

"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall.Garraway@mail.house.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Garraway , Kendall" <Kendall .Garraw ay@mail .house .gov>
Mon Jul 17 2017 18:44 :58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline _boulton@ios .doi .gov>
RE: Dinner w ith the Gianfortes

Great ! I know Greg wants Lola to j oin, but maybe we can plan something this Wednesday for them and
then somethin g when Lola is in town.
Let me know when you think Lola will be back and we can get some dinners plann ed .
Best,
Kendall
Fro m: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline _boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent : Monday, July 17, 2017 6:56 PM
To: GaITaway , Kendall <Kendall .Ga1rnway@mai l.house.gov>
Subj ect : Re : Dinner with the Gianfort es

Hey Kendall,
Lola is actually not in town until late August. RZ is in town and available ...We dnesday and then a few
night the first week in Augu st, when I assume Greg will be gone. I'll tiy to nail down when exactly Lola
will be here tomoITow!
Carolin e
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 17, 2017, at 6:49 PM , GaiTaway , Kendall <Kendall .Ga1Taway@mail.house.gov> wrote:
Hi Cai·oline !
Greg and Ryan have been talking about planning a dinner soon . Do Ryan an d Lola have a
night free in the next couple of weeks?
Let me know what works for Ryan 's schedule.
Best,
Kend all

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Fwd: Letter of Amba ssador of Azerba ija n
Attac hments :
/50. Fwd: Letter of Ambassador of Azerbaijan/1 .1 Honorable Ryan Zin ke.pdf

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie davis@ios.doi.gov>
"Davis , Natalie" <natalie_ davis@ios.doi.gov >
Fri Ju l 14 2017 15:03:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Elinor Renner <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov >, Carol ine Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fwd: Letter of Ambassado r of Azerbaijan
Honorable Ryan Zinke.pdf

From:
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Subject:
Attachments:
See attached.

--Forwarded messaqe - -From : Tural Balakishiyev
Date: Fri, Ju l 14, 2017 at 4 :
Subject: Letter of Ambassado r of Azerbaijan
To: "Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov >

Dear

Natal

At t ached
Suleyrnanov

Best

ie,
p l ease f i nd t h e letter
of Ambassador
o f Azerbai
addressed
t o th e Hono r ab l e Ryan Zinke .

r egards

,

Tural

Tural

>

Ba l ak i s h iyev

Pol it ica l and Pr otocol
Off ice r
Embassy of Azerbai j an
274 1 34t h St r eet , NW
Was h ington , DC 20008
Of f i ce : 202 - 337 - 3500 ext .
Fax : 202 - 337 - 59 - ll
Ema i l :

I

j an , H. E .El in

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Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

"Renner, Elinor" <elinor renner@ios.doi.gov>
"Renner , Elinor" <elinor_renner@ios .doi.gov>
Mon Jul 17 20 17 15:57:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Davis , Natalie" <natalie_ davis@ios .doi.gov >
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
Re: Letter of Ambassado r of Azerba ijan

From:
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To:
CC:
Subject:

Thank yo u, Natalie.
Caroline, I have this printed for RZ's correspondence folder . I also have a copy for Exec Sec,
because I believe they track this as well.
Is there anyth ing else I should do with this?
Warm ly ,
Elinor
On Fri, Jul 14, 20 17 at 5:03 PM, Davis, Natalie <natalie dav is@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
See attached .
--Forwarded messa e --From : Tural Balakishiyev
Date: Fri, Ju l 14, 2017 at 4 :
Subject: Letter of Ambassador of Azerbaijan
To: "Davis, Natalie " <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov >

Dea r Na t alie

,

At t ached
p l ease
H. E . El i n
Suleyrnan o v addres

Best
Tural

r egards

>

,

f i nd t h e let t er

o f Ambassad o r o f Azerbai

s ed t o t he Ho n o r ab l e Ryan

Zinke .

j an ,

 Tural Balakishiyev
Political and Protocol Officer
Embassy of Azerbaijan
2741 34th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(b) (6)
Office: 202-337-3500 ext.
Fax: 202-337-59-11
Email: (b) (6)

I

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

-Elinor Renner
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Special Assistant to the Secretary
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-6087

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Jul 17 2017 16:00:41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Renner, Elinor" <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Letter of Ambassador of Azerbaijan

All good! I had given a copy to Scott and we put on his desk- not sure if that was the right
protocol. Sorry!
On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 5:57 PM, Renner, Elinor <elinor renner@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thank you, Natalie.
Caroline, I have this printed for RZ's correspondence folder. I also have a copy for Exec Sec,
because I believe they track this as well.
Is there anything else I should do with this?

 Warmly,
Elinor
On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Davis, Natalie <natalie davis@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
See attached.
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Tural Balakishiyev (b) (6)
Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 4:33 PM
Subject: Letter of Ambassador of Azerbaijan
To: "Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>

>

Dear Natalie,
Attached please find the letter of Ambassador of Azerbaijan,
H.E.Elin
Suleymanov addressed to the Honorable Ryan Zinke.
Best regards,
Tural

Tural Balakishiyev
Political and Protocol Officer
Embassy of Azerbaijan
2741 34th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(b) (6)
Office: 202-337-3500 ext.
Fax: 202-337-59-11
Email:(b) (6)

I

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

-Elinor Renner

 U.S. Depart ment of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Specia l Ass istant to the Secretary
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-6087

Natalie Davis, Spec ial Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202 .208.4928

"Renner, Elinor" <elinor renner@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
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Subject:

"Renner , Elinor" <elinor_renner@ ios.doi.gov >
Mon Jul 17 2017 16:04:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Davis , Natalie" <natalie_ davis@ios.doi.gov >
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: Letter of Ambassador of Azerba ijan

Yep! I j ust saw it in his outbox , so he'll probably give it back to me tomorro w lol.
On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM, Davis, Natalie <natalie davis@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
All good! I had given a copy to Scott and we put on his desk- not sure if that was the right
protoco l. Sorry!
On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 5:57 PM, Renner , Elinor <elinor renner@ios.doi .gov> wrote :
Thank you, Natalie .
Caro line, I have th is printed for RZ's correspondence fo lder. I also have a copy for Exec
Sec, beca use I believe they track th is as well.
Is there anything else I sho uld do with this?
Warmly,
Elinor
On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Davis, Natalie <natalie davis@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
See attached .
--Forwarded messaqe --From: Tural Balakishiyev
Date: Fri, Jul 14, 20 17 at 4:
Subject: Letter of Ambassador of Azerbaijan
To: "Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios .doi.gov >

Dea r Na t a l ie,

>

 Attached please find the letter of Ambassador of Azerbaijan,
H.E.Elin
Suleymanov addressed to the Honorable Ryan Zinke.
Best regards,
Tural

Tural Balakishiyev
Political and Protocol Officer
Embassy of Azerbaijan
2741 34th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(b) (6)
Office: 202-337-3500 ext.
Fax: 202-337-59-11
Email: (b) (6)

I

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

-Elinor Renner
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Special Assistant to the Secretary
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-6087

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

 Elinor Renner
U.S. Depart ment of the Inter ior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Special Ass istant to the Secretary
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-6087

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie davis@ios.doi.gov>
"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_ davis@ios.doi.gov >
Mon Jul 17 2017 16:06:07 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Renner, Elinor" <elinor_renner@ ios .doi.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
Re: Letter of Ambassador of Azer baija n

From:
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To:
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Subject:

Okay- cool. thanks
On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 6:04 PM, Renner , Elinor <elinor renner@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Yep! I j ust saw it in his outbox , so he'll probably give it back to me tomorrow lol.
On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM, Davis, Natalie <natal ie davis@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
All good! I had give n a copy to Scott and we put on his desk- not sure if that was the right
protocol . Sorry!
On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 5:57 PM, Renner , Elinor <elinor renner@ios.doi .gov> wrote:
Thank you, Natalie.
Caro line, I have this printed for RZ's corresponde nce folder. I also have a copy for Exec
Sec, because I believe they trac k this as well.
Is there anything else I sho uld do with this?
Warm ly,
Elinor
On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Davis, Natalie <natalie davis@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
See attached .
--Forwarded messaqe --From: Tural Balakishiyev
Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 4:
Subject: Letter of Ambassador of Azerbaija n
To: "Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios .doi.gov >

Dear

>

Nata l ie ,

Attached
p l ease f ind t he l etter
o f Ambassado r o f Azerbaijan
H . E . Elin
Su l eyrnanov addressed
to the Honorab l e Ryan Zinke .

,

 Best regards,
Tural

Tural Balakishiyev
Political and Protocol Officer
Embassy of Azerbaijan
2741 34th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(b) (6)
Office: 202-337-3500 ext.
Fax: 202-337-59-11
Email: (b) (6)

I

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

-Elinor Renner
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Special Assistant to the Secretary
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-6087

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

-Elinor Renner

 U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Special Assistant to the Secretary
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-6087

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

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Fwd: Parti cipan t Information for July 18th
Attac hments :
/51. Fwd: Participant Information for July 18th/ 1.1 Bio Document.docx
/51. Fwd: Participant Information for July 18th/ 1.2 Participant List as of 7-14- 17.docx

Jason Funes <jason funes@ios.doi.gov>
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Jason Funes <jason _fu nes@ ios.do i.gov>
Fri Ju l 14 2017 14 :11:10 GMT-0600 (MDT)
carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov , russell_roddy@ ios.do i.gov
Fwd: Participant Informat ion for July 18th
Bio Document.docx Participant List as of 7-14-17.docx

Participant list attached with some bio's.

Jaso n Funes
Special Assistan t
Intergovernmen tal and Externa l Affairs
Office of the Secretary
Department of t he Interior
(202) 208-554 1
Begin forwarded message :
From: Catherine A hern <cahern@funoutdoors .com>
To: "jason funes@ios .doi.gov " <jason funes@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: Derrick Crandall <dcrandall@funoutdoors .com>
Subject: Participant Information for July 18th

Jason : As promi sed, attached are pictures and bios for the 11 prin cipals cmTently expected to
attend the Tuesday meeting with Secretaiy Zinke. A preliminaiy list of all outdoor recreation
paii icipant s is also attached . Please note that both document s are subje ct to revision between
now and Tuesday, but at least you have something to work with now.
Thanks ve1y much .
Cathy
Catherine A. Ahem
Vice President
American Recreation Coalition
1200 G Stree t, N .W., Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: 202-682-9530 Fax : 202-682-9529

 cahem@funoutdoors .com
www.funoutdoors.com
www. greatoutdoorsmont h .org
www.national getoutdoorsda y .org

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Fwd: August Travel by Secretary of the Interior to Greece and Turkey
Attac hments:
/52. Fwd: Aug ust Trave l by Secretary of the Interior to Greece and Turkey/ 1.1 Zin ke
Greece and Turkey A ug 2017 071217 .docx

"Senhadji , Karen" <karen senhadji@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:
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"Senhadji, Karen" <karen_senhadj i@ios .doi.gov>
Fri Ju l 14 2017 09:09:43 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios .doi.gov >, "Bou lton , Caroline "
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Brooke Hobbie <brooke_hobbie@ios .doi.gov> , "Bibb , Kristy"
<kristy_ bibb@ios.do i.gov>
Fwd: August Travel by Secretary of the Interior to Greece and
Turkey
Zinke Greece and Turkey Aug 2017 071217.docx

fyi, here is the latest itinerary (attached ), and my most recent message to the State
Department. They notified the Ambassador in Greece and Cons ul General in Turkey about a
month ago, and are also preparing to engage with our security detai l.
--Forwarded message -From : Senhadji , Karen <karen senhadji@ ios.doi.gov >
Date: Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 12:13 PM
Subject: August Travel by Secretary of the Interior to Greece and Turkey
To: "Libby , Mark W" <LibbyMW@state .gov>, "Moore , Jenifer H" <MooreJH@state .gov>
Cc: "Downes, David" <dav id downes@ios.doi.gov >, Brooke Hobbie
<brooke hobbie@ios .doi.gov >, "Bibb, Kristy" <kristy bibb@ios.doi.gov >

Hello Mark and Jenifer ,
Hope you both are well. Just circling back to provide yo u with further details regard ing
Secretary Zinke's upcoming trip to Greece and Turkey . He is taking this trip as a vacat ion with
his wife, but would welcome the opportunity to pay a courtesy vis it to the U.S. Embassy in
Athens on A ugust 7 during his layover there, and to the U.S. Consulate in Istanb ul at the end of
the trip on August 18. As we discussed , we would appreciate if you could arrange an in-country
briefing on whatever may be relevant to the Interior portfolio, as well as the overall U.S. bilateral
relat ionship, including our military presence and activities (given that he is a former Navy seal ,
and as a member of the Cabinet, he does like to also greet any troops who may be posted there
or passing through, if that is an option). We aren't see king any meetings with our Greek or
Turkish counterparts during his trip (Interior doesn't really have active relationships with either
country, aside from USGS' standard relationships on seism ic monitoring around the globe) , so
unless you recommend otherwise, we think j ust the visit with the appropriate U.S. personnel at
post would be welcome. Please let us know if yo u think there is anything else we sho uld
cons ider or factor in as well on those two days .
In addition, members of the Secretary's detail will reach out to the RSOs at post to discuss how

 best to provide security for him during his trip, and to make sure that he avoids any potentially
unsafe areas while he is touring about (on this, if you have anything you can share sooner than
later, that would be helpful since the Secretary and his wife are trying to iron out details of what
they'll be doing and starting to make reservations for tours, etc.)
Attached is the itinerary for the Secretary and his wife. Given that this is a vacation, not a
formal official trip, I'm not sure how to communicate this with post. Please advise and we'll
follow your lead on how best to coordinate the details.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Karen
****************************************
Karen Senhadji
Director, Office of International Affairs
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
karen senhadji@ios.doi.gov
Office 202-208-5479 , Cell 202-510-0651
****************************************

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Telephone call

"Hackett , G" <elaine hackett@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
I received a call from-Something about the~o

"Hackett, G" <elaine_hackett@nps .gov>
Thu Jul 13 20 17 11:40 :58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .do i.gov>
Telephone call
(friend of Secretary and Lola?) who is having issues with Broad Beach in CA,
take private property and putting under a federal entity?

She just needs to know if there is a federal agency she can contact or someone from the CA Coastal Commission?
Her numbers are:
cell -

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Elaine Hackett
N PS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-733 1 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

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Zinke Greece and Turkey Aug 2017 0627 16.docx
Attac hments:
/54. Zin ke Greece and Turkey Aug 2017 062716 .docx/1 .1 Zinke Greece and Turkey Aug
2017 062716.docx

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:
Attachments:

Sent from my iPhone

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulto n@ios .doi.gov>
Thu Jul 13 20 17 11:29: 10 GMT-0600 (MDT)
-i
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Zinke Greece and Turkey Aug 2017 0627 16.docx
Zinke Greece and Turkey Aug 2017 0627 16.docx

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travel itinerary
Attac hments :
/55. trave l itinerary/1 .1 Zinke Greece and Turkey Aug 2017 0627 16.docx

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:
Attachment s :

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Jul 12 20 17 07:02:52 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios .doi.gov >
travel itinerary
Zinke Greece and Turkey Aug 2017 0627 16.docx

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

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Helicopter Tomorrow

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Jul 06 20 17 15:30:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To:

"S!lt.

Subject:

Helicopter Tomorro w

ios.doi.gov>, -

Hi
I am so sorry I forgot to ask you about th is earlier: Virginia Johnson is jo ining the Secretary
tomorrow on the helicopter. What is the best way for her to get to the Eagle's Nest in the
morning? Should she meet by the Secretary's house in the morning and ride in the vehic le over
or should she driver herse lf over? I wasn't sure what the security procedures were at the USPP
Anacost ia location. Aski ng you two since I see you're the ones driving him tomorro w!
Please let me know ! Thank you,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Carol ine_Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi .gov

nps.gov>
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Caroline,
My
I'll liave

-

nps.gov>
Thu Jul 06 2017 15:36:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Sgt.
ios.doi.gov>
Re: Helicopter Tomorro w

today so there may be a fill in tomorrow.
give you a call for arra ngements.

Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 6, 2017, at 17:30, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:

 Hi (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
I am so sorry I forgot to ask you about this earlier: Virginia Johnson is joining the
Secretary tomorrow on the helicopter. What is the best way for her to get to the
Eagle's Nest in the morning? Should she meet by the Secretary's house in the
morning and ride in the vehicle over or should she driver herself over? I wasn't sure
what the security procedures were at the USPP Anacostia location. Asking you two
since I see you're the ones driving him tomorrow!
Please let me know! Thank you,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Jul 06 2017 15:38:38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) nps.gov>
Re: Helicopter Tomorrow

Oh no! I hope she's okay! Let me know if there's anything we can do.
On Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 5:36 PM, (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) nps.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
My wife was hospitalized today so there may be a fill in tomorrow.
I'll have heathar give you a call for arrangements.

-

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C

Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 6, 2017, at 17:30, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
I am so sorry I forgot to ask you about this earlier: Virginia Johnson is joining the
Secretary tomorrow on the helicopter. What is the best way for her to get to the
Eagle's Nest in the morning? Should she meet by the Secretary's house in the
morning and ride in the vehicle over or should she driver herself over? I wasn't
sure what the security procedures were at the USPP Anacostia location. Asking
you two since I see you're the ones driving him tomorrow!
Please let me know! Thank you,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 -Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) nps.gov>
From:
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(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) nps.gov>
Thu Jul 06 2017 15:40:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Helicopter Tomorrow

The address is 1901 anacostia drive se- but some maps send you down towards the skating
rink. Likely have her meet there- plenty of parking , but maybe give heathar a call?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 6, 2017, at 17:30, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
I am so sorry I forgot to ask you about this earlier: Virginia Johnson is joining the
Secretary tomorrow on the helicopter. What is the best way for her to get to the
Eagle's Nest in the morning? Should she meet by the Secretary's house in the
morning and ride in the vehicle over or should she driver herself over? I wasn't sure
what the security procedures were at the USPP Anacostia location. Asking you two
since I see you're the ones driving him tomorrow!
Please let me know! Thank you,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Box Lunches at Antietam

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
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Subject:

"Roddy , Russell" <russe ll_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Wed Jul 05 2017 21 :07:53 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Nigborow icz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborow icz@ ios.do i.gov>,
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .do i.gov>
Box Lunches at Antietam

FYI. ..Secretary and Mrs. Zinke went to lunch w ith John Nau ...and did not have box lunches
mentioned on the schedu le for today.

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Schedule for Tomorrow
Attac hments :
/59. Schedu le for Tomo rrow/1 .1 Trip7 .5Antietam (2) .pdf

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:
Attachments:

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Tue Jul 04 20 17 17:12:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
I0s. 01.gov>,
nps .gov>, Aa ron
Ie e
<aaron_ Ie e Ios.aoi.gov >, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Laura Rigas
<laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov>, Heather Swift
<heather_swift@ios.do i.gov>, Douglas Domenech
<doug_ domenech@ios.do i.gov>, Scott Homme l
<scott_ homme l@ios .doi.gov>, "Magallanes , Downey"
<downey_ magalla nes@ios.do i.gov>
Sched ule for Tomorrow
Trip7 .5Antietam (2).pdf

A few minor changes from last nite ...schedu le for tomorrow attached. Now, off to enjoy the 4th!
Rusty

Downey Magallanes <downey _magallanes@ios.doi.gov>
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Subject:

Downey Magallanes <downey_ magallanes@ ios.doi .gov>
Tue Jul 04 20 17 21 :50:04 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov >
I0s. 01.gov>,
nps .gov>, Aa ron
Ie e
<aaron_ Ie e Ios.aoi.gov >, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Laura Rigas
<laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov>, Heather Swift
<heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>, Douglas Domenech
<doug_ domenech@ios.do i.gov>, Scott Homme l
<scott_ hommel@ios .doi.gov>
Re: Sched ule for Tomorro w

Doug should be in the 15 passenger va n for the tour staring at 9:45 of the battlefield with the
Secretary. The Secretary shou ld not be uns taffed .> On Jul 4, 2017, at 7:12 PM, Roddy ,
Russell <russell_roddy@ ios .doi.gov> wrote: >> A few minor changes from last nite ...schedule
for tomorrow attached. Now, off to enjoy the 4th ! > > Rusty >

 Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Tue Jul 04 2017 21 :51:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Downey Magallanes <downey_ magallanes@ios.doi.gov >
Re: Schedule for Tomorro w

Doug is manifested in the vehic le per my knowledge . Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2017, at
11:50 PM, Downey Magalla nes <downey_magallanes@ios .doi.gov > wrote: >> Doug should be
in the 15 passenger van for the to ur star ing at 9:45 of > the battlefield with the Secretary. The
Secretary should not be un > staffed. >>> On Jul 4, 2017 , at 7:12 PM, Roddy, Russell
<russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote: >> >> A few minor changes from last nite ...schedule for
tomorrow attac hed . Now , off to enjoy the 4t h! >>>> Rusty >>

Downey Magallanes <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Downey Magallanes <downey_ magalla nes@ios.doi.gov >
Tue Jul 04 2017 21 :52:54 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Re: Schedule for Tomorro w

This schedule has him in the staff van > On Jul 4, 2017 , at 11:52 PM, Carol ine Boulton
<caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote: >> Doug is manifested in the ve hicle per my
knowledge. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 4, 2017, at 11:50 PM, Downey Magalla nes
<downey_magallanes@ios .doi.gov > wrote: >>>> Doug should be in the 15 passenger van for
the tour staring at 9:45 of >> the battlefield with the Secretary . The Secretary sho uld not be un
>> staffed. >>>>> On Jul 4, 2017 , at 7:12 PM, Roddy, Russell <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
wrote: >>>>>> A few minor cha nges from last nite ...schedule for tomorrow attached. Now, off
to enjoy the 4th! >>>>>> Rusty >>>

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Happy 4th of July

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"(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>
Tue Jul 04 2017 11:09:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Happy 4th of July

Hi Everyone,
Hope you enjoy the fireworks today! We had an issue of coverage yesterday. Schedule showed
RZ was not coming in except for a possible tour. He advised us Sunday that the tour was
cancelled. As a result (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) worked the normal day shift. No evening coverage
was necessary.
I received a call from Paul Woodson of Capital Concerts on Sunday informing me the SOI was
on his list to attend last nights concert rehearsal and he was confirming his attendance. As we
were not notified of any such event I checked the calender again and there was nothing.

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(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

I asked
on Monday to make some inquiries and sure enough the SOI was attending and
expecting us. As a result (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) had to work from 630 am to 11pm yesterday. It was
difficult for them to get last minute credentials, parking passes and advance the site.
Today I was told several DOI employees attended.
It would be extremely helpful if we are in the loop for all event and attendance possibilities in
which the SOI may utilize his security detail whether it be an official or personal event. I'm open
to any suggestions or possibilities to ensure better communication between the SOI, staff, and
security so we can provide adequate security without unnecessarily burdening my team.
It seems like everyone is just assuming we are receiving critical information from someone else.
Rusty if you can delegate one person who is responsible for advising us of all events the SOI
will attend it would help us tremendously.
Thanks,
Lieutenant (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
U.S. Park Police
Special Protection Detail
202-208-5330
202-439-6839 cell

 Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
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Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Jul 04 2017 11:12:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov
Fwd: Happy 4th of July

Before I reply...any thoughts?
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Date: July 4, 2017 at 1:09:11 PM EDT
To: Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton
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Subject: Happy 4th of July
Hi Everyone,
Hope you enjoy the fireworks today! We had an issue of coverage yesterday.
Schedule showed RZ was not coming in except for a possible tour. He advised us
Sunday that the tour was cancelled. As a result (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) worked the
normal day shift. No evening coverage was necessary.
I received a call from Paul Woodson of Capital Concerts on Sunday informing me
the SOI was on his list to attend last nights concert rehearsal and he was confirming
his attendance. As we were not notified of any such event I checked the calender
again and there was nothing.

-

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C

I asked
on Monday to make some inquiries and sure enough the SOI was
attending and expecting us. As a result (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) had to work from 630 am to
11pm yesterday. It was difficult for them to get last minute credentials, parking
passes and advance the site.
Today I was told several DOI employees attended.
It would be extremely helpful if we are in the loop for all event and attendance
possibilities in which the SOI may utilize his security detail whether it be an official or
personal event. I'm open to any suggestions or possibilities to ensure better
communication between the SOI, staff, and security so we can provide adequate
security without unnecessarily burdening my team.
It seems like everyone is just assuming we are receiving critical information from
someone else. Rusty if you can delegate one person who is responsible for advising
us of all events the SOI will attend it would help us tremendously.
Thanks,
Lieutenant (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

 U.S. Park Police
Special Protection Detail
202-208-5330
202-439-6839 cell

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
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Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Jul 04 2017 11:20:40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>
Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton
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Re: Happy 4th of July

Received and will address. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 4, 2017, at 1:09 PM, (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
<(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov> wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > Hope you enjoy the fireworks today!
We had an issue of coverage yesterday. Schedule showed RZ was not coming in except for a
possible tour. He advised us Sunday that the tour was cancelled. As a result (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
worked the normal day shift. No evening coverage was necessary. > > I received a call
from Paul Woodson of Capital Concerts on Sunday informing me the SOI was on his list to
attend last nights concert rehearsal and he was confirming his attendance. As we were not
notified of any such event I checked the calender again and there was nothing. > > I asked
on Monday to make some inquiries and sure enough the SOI was attending and expecting us.
As a result (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) had to work from 630 am to 11pm yesterday. It was difficult for them
to get last minute credentials, parking passes and advance the site. > > Today I was told
several DOI employees attended. > > It would be extremely helpful if we are in the loop for all
event and attendance possibilities in which the SOI may utilize his security detail whether it be
an official or personal event. I'm open to any suggestions or possibilities to ensure better
communication between the SOI, staff, and security so we can provide adequate security
without unnecessarily burdening my team. > > It seems like everyone is just assuming we are
receiving critical information from someone else. Rusty if you can delegate one person who is
responsible for advising us of all events the SOI will attend it would help us tremendously. > > >
Thanks, > > > Lieutenant (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) > U.S. Park Police > Special Protection Detail > 202208-5330 > 202-439-6839 cell

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Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Jul 04 2017 12:45:30 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Happy 4th of July

The tour wasn't confirmed when I left Thursday and he was not supposed to come in. I had
talked to him on Thursday and he said he would be taking the day, nor did I know until that day
that he was actually going to the concert. Better communication with Elaine is needed now that
Lola goes directly to her for tours etc.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 4, 2017, at 1:12 PM, Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov> wrote:

 Before I reply...any thoughts?
Sent from my iPhone
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Date: July 4, 2017 at 1:09:11 PM EDT
To: Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Happy 4th of July
Hi Everyone,
Hope you enjoy the fireworks today! We had an issue of coverage
yesterday. Schedule showed RZ was not coming in except for a possible
tour. He advised us Sunday that the tour was cancelled. As a result
worked the normal day shift. No evening coverage was
necessary.

-

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

I received a call from Paul Woodson of Capital Concerts on Sunday
informing me the SOI was on his list to attend last nights concert
rehearsal and he was confirming his attendance. As we were not notified
of any such event I checked the calender again and there was nothing.

-

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

I asked
on Monday to make some inquiries and sure enough the
SOI was attending and expecting us. As a result (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) had to
work from 630 am to 11pm yesterday. It was difficult for them to get last
minute credentials, parking passes and advance the site.
Today I was told several DOI employees attended.
It would be extremely helpful if we are in the loop for all event and
attendance possibilities in which the SOI may utilize his security detail
whether it be an official or personal event. I'm open to any suggestions or
possibilities to ensure better communication between the SOI, staff, and
security so we can provide adequate security without unnecessarily
burdening my team.
It seems like everyone is just assuming we are receiving critical
information from someone else. Rusty if you can delegate one person
who is responsible for advising us of all events the SOI will attend it
would help us tremendously.
Thanks,
Lieutenant (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
U.S. Park Police
Special Protection Detail
202-208-5330

 202-439-6839 cell

Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov >
Tue Jul 04 20 1712:5 1:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: Happy 4t h of July

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Roger that and thanks for the info.
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On Jul 4, 2017, at 2:45 PM, Caroli ne Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
The tour wasn't confirmed when I left Thursday and he was not supposed to come
in. I had talked to him on Thursday and he said he would be taking the day, nor did I
know until that day that he was actually going to the concert . Better communicat ion
with Elaine is needed now that Lola goes direct ly to her for tours etc.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 4, 2017, at 1:12 PM, Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi .gov> wrote:
Before I reply ...any thoughts?
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Subject: Happy 4th of July
Hi Everyone ,
Hope yo u enjoy the fireworks today! We had an issue of
coverage yesterday. Schedule showed RZ was not coming in
except for a possib le tour. He adv ised us Sunday that the tour
was cancelled . As a result
worked the
normal day shift. No eveni ng coverage was necessary.
I received a call from Paul Woodson of Capital Concerts on
Sunday informing me the SOI was on his list to attend last
nights concert rehearsal and he was confirmi ng his
attendance . As we were not notified of any such event I
chec ked the calender again and there was nothing.

 I askecalllll on Monday to make some inquiries and sure
enouqh~
OI was attending and expecting us. As a resu lt
had to work from 630 am to 11pm yeste rday.
~
or them to get last minute credentials, parking
passes and advance the site .
Today I was told severa l DOI emp loyees attended .
It would be extreme ly helpful if we are in the loop for all event
and attendance possib ilities in which the SO I may utilize his
security detai l whether it be an officia l or persona l event. I'm
ope n to any suggestions or possib ilities to ensure better
communicat ion between the SO I, staff, and security so we
can provide adequate security without unnecessa rily
burdening my team.
It seems like everyone is just assuming we are receiving
critical informat ion from someone else . Rusty if you can
delegate one person who is respons ible for advis ing us of all
events the SO I will attend it would help us tremendously .

Thanks,

Lieutenant U.S. Park ~
Special Protection Detail
202-208-5330
202-439-6839 cell

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Tue Jul 04 2017 21 :27:57 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Re: Happy 4th of July

FYI ...Elaine said she gave Cap itol secur ity numbe r for Chris and that they couldn't reach her
afte r numerous tries at that number ...and that she gave Chris info on Capitol security but that
they never heard from her ...so, not sure what t he case is???
On Tue, Ju l 4, 2017 at 2:45 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov> wrote:
The tour wasn't confirmed when I left Thursday and he was not supposed to come in. I had
talked to him on Thursday and he said he would be taking the day , nor did I know until that
day that he was actually going to the concert. Better communica tion with Elaine is needed
now that Lola goes direct ly to her for tours etc.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 4, 2017 , at 1:12 PM, Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov > wrote:

 Before I reply...any thoughts?
Sent from my iPhone
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From: "(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>
Date: July 4, 2017 at 1:09:11 PM EDT
To: Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Happy 4th of July
Hi Everyone,
Hope you enjoy the fireworks today! We had an issue of coverage
yesterday. Schedule showed RZ was not coming in except for a
possible tour. He advised us Sunday that the tour was cancelled. As a
result (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) worked the normal day shift. No evening
coverage was necessary.
I received a call from Paul Woodson of Capital Concerts on Sunday
informing me the SOI was on his list to attend last nights concert
rehearsal and he was confirming his attendance. As we were not
notified of any such event I checked the calender again and there was
nothing.

-

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

I asked
on Monday to make some inquiries and sure enough the
SOI was attending and expecting us. As a result (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) had
to work from 630 am to 11pm yesterday. It was difficult for them to get
last minute credentials, parking passes and advance the site.
Today I was told several DOI employees attended.
It would be extremely helpful if we are in the loop for all event and
attendance possibilities in which the SOI may utilize his security detail
whether it be an official or personal event. I'm open to any suggestions
or possibilities to ensure better communication between the SOI, staff,
and security so we can provide adequate security without
unnecessarily burdening my team.
It seems like everyone is just assuming we are receiving critical
information from someone else. Rusty if you can delegate one person
who is responsible for advising us of all events the SOI will attend it
would help us tremendously.
Thanks,
Lieutenant (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
U.S. Park Police
Special Protection Detail
202-208-5330
202-439-6839 cell

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Details for Antietam

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Heather Swift <heather_swift@ ios.do i.gov>,
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Details for Antietam

Hi guys -- Can you pis send the address for the event and the general sketch of the timing so
we can send to our respective constituencies? Thanks! My best, L Laura Keehner Rigas
Comm unications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Inter ior

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Laura Rigas <laura_rigas@ ios.doi.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>, Heather Swift
<heather_swift@ ios.doi.gov>, Timothy Williams
<timothy_ williams@ios.do i.gov>, Micah Chambers
<micah_ chambers@ ios.doi.gov>
Re: Details for Antietam

Hey ...not sure if anyone replied ...but, this is what we have SO FAR (will be out there on Monday
to do walk thru with them at 1:00 pm ...and will finalize all detai ls then ). Note: not sure if yo u are
planning to go or who else is planning to go and how but wanted to give you a head's up that
Mrs . Zin ke will be going with the Secretary so yo u can plan briefing, etc. ahead of time
according ly:
8:00-9:30a m EDT :Depart Residence en route Sharpsburg, MD
Loca tion:
Anti etam National Battlefie ld
5831 Dunk er Chm-ch Road
Sharp sbw-g, MD 2 1782
9:30-9:45a m EDT :Arrive Antietam National Battlefield // Proceed to Passenger Van
Loca tion: Visitor Center
Anti etam National Battlefie ld
Gree ted By :
Jim Lighthizer , Civil War Trust Pre sident
Will Shafroth, National Park Founda tion President
John Nau , Civil War Tm st and National Park Foun dation Board Member and guest

 Susan Tr ail, Antietam NB Superintendent
Keith Snider, Antietam NB Chief of Interpretation
Paul Coussan or Jim Campi, Civil War Trust

9:45-11:30am EDT :
To See:
The Comfield
Bloody Lane
Lower Bridge

Driving Tour of Antietam National Battlefield

11:30-12:lSpm EDT: Civil Wai· Grant Announcement & Media Availability
Loca tion: Maryland Monum ent
Participan ts:
RKZ
Susan Trail, Superin tendent, Antietam National Battlefield
Jim Lighthizer , President, Civil Wru: Tm st
John Nau , Chairman emeritus, Civil War Tm st
Will Shafro th, Nation al Park Foun dation Presiden t
12:15-12:30pm EDT: Meet & Greet with DOI Emplo yees
Loca tion: Maryland Monum ent
12:30-1:30pm EDT:
Lunch
Loca tion: Mumma Bam
1:30-3:00pm EDT:

Depart Sharp sburg, MD en route DOI

On Fri, Jun 30, 20 17 at 11:58 AM , Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.do i.gov> w rote :
Hi guys -Can you pis send the address for the event and the general sketc h of
the timing so we can send to our respect ive const ituenc ies?
Than ks!
My best ,
L
Laura Keeh ner Rigas
Comm unicat ions Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

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"Roddy, Russe ll" <russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov >
Laura Rigas <laura_r igas@ios.do i.gov >, Carol ine Bo ulton
<caroline_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Timo thy Williams
<timothy_ w illiams@ ios.do i.gov >, Micah Chambers
<micah_ chambers@ios.do i.gov >
Re: Detai ls for Antietam

Than ks, Rusty. What we are thinking is having press van leave DOI around 8:00-8:30 . Press
wo uld do an ab brev iated tour and the press conference .

 Do you think it would be possible to have some sort of 8-Ro ll and photograp hy opportunities for
press to get Z at the battlefield and where the POTUS donation will be spent?

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 11 :52 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hey ...not sure if anyone replied ...but, this is what we have SO FAR (will be out there on
Monday to do walk thru with them at 1:00 pm ...and will final ize all detai ls then). Note: not
sure if you are planning to go or who else is planning to go and how but wanted to give you a
head's up that Mrs. Zinke will be going with the Secretary so you can plan briefing, etc . ahead
of time accord ingly :
8:00-9:30am EDT :Depart Residence en route Shaq>sburg, MD
Loca tion :
Antiet am National Battlefield
583 1 Dunke r Chm-ch Road
Sharp sbw-g, MD 2 1782
9:30-9:45am EDT :Ani ve Antietam National Battlefield // Proceed to Passenger Van
Locati on : Visitor Center
Antiet am National Battlefield
Greeted By :
Jim Lighthi zer, Civil War Trnst President
Will Shafroth , National Park Found ation President
John Nau , Civil War Trnst and Nationa l Park Founda tion Board Membe r and guest
Susan Trai l, Antietam NB Superin tendent
Keith Snider , Antietam NB Chief of Interpretation
Paul Cous san or Jim Camp i, Civil War Trnst
9:45-11:30am EDT :
To See :
The Comfie ld
Bloo dy Lane
Low er Bridge

Driving Tour of Antietam National Battlefield

11:30-12:lSpm EDT : Civil War Grant Announcement & Media Availabili ty
Location : Maryland Monumen t
Partic ipants:
RKZ
Susan Trai l, Superintenden t, Antietam National Battlefie ld
Jim Lighthize r, President, Civil War Trnst
John Nau, Chainn an emeritus, Civil War Trnst
Will Shafroth , National Park Found ation President
12:15-12:30pm EDT : Meet & Greet with DOI Emplo yees
Locati on : Maryland Monumen t
12:30-1:30pm EDT : Lunch
Location : Mumma Bam
1:30-3:00pm EDT :

Depart Sharpsburg, MD en route DOI

On Fri, Jun 30 , 20 17 at 11 :58 AM, Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi guys --

 Can you pis send the address for the event and the general sketch of
the timing so we can send to our respective constituenc ies?
Thanks!
My best,
L
Laura Keehner Rigas
Communicat ions Director
U.S. Departm ent of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interio r

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"Chambers , Micah" <micah_chambers@ ios.do i.gov>
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"Swift, Heather " <heathe r_swift@ios .doi.gov>
"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >, Laura Rigas
<laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<carol ine_boulto n@ios .doi.gov >, Timothy Williams
<timot hy_ williams@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Details for Ant ietam

Did we get any sort of confi rmation/reado ut on the Governor?
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:45 AM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Thanks, Rusty. What we are thinking is havi ng press va n leave DOI around 8:00-8:30 . Press
would do an abbreviated tour and the press confere nce.
Do yo u th ink it would be possib le to have some sort of B-Roll and photography opport unities
for press to get Z at the battlefield and where the POTUS donat ion will be spent?

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 11:52 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hey ...not sure if anyo ne replied ...but, this is what we have SO FAR (will be out there on
Monday to do walk thr u with them at 1:00 pm ...and will finalize all details then ). Note: not
sure if you are planning to go or who else is planning to go and how but wanted to give yo u
a head's up that Mrs. Zinke will be going with the Secretary so you can plan briefing, etc .
ahead of time according ly:
8:00-9:30am EDT:Depa 1·t Residence en route Shaq>sburg, MD
Location:
Antietam National Battlefield
583 1 Dwlker Church Road

 Sharpsburg, MD 21782
9:30-9:45am EDT:Arrive Antietam National Battlefield // Proceed to Passenger Van
Location: Visitor Center
Antietam National Battlefield
Greeted By:
Jim Lighthizer, Civil War Trust President
Will Shafroth, National Park Foundation President
John Nau, Civil War Trust and National Park Foundation Board Member and guest
Susan Trail, Antietam NB Superintendent
Keith Snider, Antietam NB Chief of Interpretation
Paul Coussan or Jim Campi, Civil War Trust
9:45-11:30am EDT:
To See:
The Cornfield
Bloody Lane
Lower Bridge

Driving Tour of Antietam National Battlefield

11:30-12:15pm EDT: Civil War Grant Announcement & Media Availability
Location: Maryland Monument
Participants:
RKZ
Susan Trail, Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield
Jim Lighthizer, President, Civil War Trust
John Nau, Chairman emeritus, Civil War Trust
Will Shafroth, National Park Foundation President
12:15-12:30pm EDT: Meet & Greet with DOI Employees
Location: Maryland Monument
12:30-1:30pm EDT: Lunch
Location: Mumma Barn
1:30-3:00pm EDT:

Depart Sharpsburg, MD en route DOI

On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi guys -Can you pls send the address for the event and the general sketch of
the timing so we can send to our respective constituencies?
Thanks!
My best,
L
Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

--

Micah Chambers

Acting Director
Office of Congressional & Legislative Affairs
Office of the Secretary of the Interior

 Timothy Williams <timothy williams@ios.doi.gov>
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Mon Jul 03 2017 13:20:45 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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"Swift, Heather " <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >, "Roddy, Russell"
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<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Dow ney Magallanes
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The Governor will be unab le to attend the event.
Tim Wi lliams
Timothy Williams
Externa l and Intergovernmenta l Affairs
Department of the Interior
Cell: (202) 706-4982

On Jul 3, 2017 , at 9:17 AM, Chambers, Micah <micah chambers@ ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Did we get any sort of confirmat ion/reado ut on the Governor?
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:45 AM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks, Rusty. What we are thinking is having press van leave DOI around 8:008:30. Press would do an abbreviated tour and the press conference .
Do yo u th ink it would be possible to have some sort of B-Roll and photography
opportun ities for press to get Z at the battlefield and where the POTUS donat ion
will be spent?

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 11:52 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov >
wrote:
Hey ...not sure if anyone replied ...but, this is what we have SO FAR (will be out
there on Monday to do walk thru with them at 1:00 pm ...and will finalize all
details then ). Note: not sure if you are planning to go or who else is planning to
go and how but wanted to give yo u a head's up that Mrs. Zinke will be going
with the Secretary so you can plan briefing , etc. ahead of time accordingly:
8:00-9:30am EDT:Depa 1·t Residence en route Shaq>sburg, MD
Location :
Antietam National Battlefield

 5831 Dunker Church Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
9:30-9:45am EDT:Arrive Antietam National Battlefield // Proceed to Passenger Van
Location: Visitor Center
Antietam National Battlefield
Greeted By:
Jim Lighthizer, Civil War Trust President
Will Shafroth, National Park Foundation President
John Nau, Civil War Trust and National Park Foundation Board Member and guest
Susan Trail, Antietam NB Superintendent
Keith Snider, Antietam NB Chief of Interpretation
Paul Coussan or Jim Campi, Civil War Trust
9:45-11:30am EDT:
To See:
The Cornfield
Bloody Lane
Lower Bridge

Driving Tour of Antietam National Battlefield

11:30-12:15pm EDT: Civil War Grant Announcement & Media Availability
Location: Maryland Monument
Participants:
RKZ
Susan Trail, Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield
Jim Lighthizer, President, Civil War Trust
John Nau, Chairman emeritus, Civil War Trust
Will Shafroth, National Park Foundation President
12:15-12:30pm EDT: Meet & Greet with DOI Employees
Location: Maryland Monument
12:30-1:30pm EDT: Lunch
Location: Mumma Barn
1:30-3:00pm EDT:

Depart Sharpsburg, MD en route DOI

On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi guys -Can you pls send the address for the event and the general sketch of
the timing so we can send to our respective constituencies?
Thanks!
My best,
L
Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

--

Micah Chambers

Acting Director
Office of Congressional & Legislative Affairs

 Office of the Secretary of the Interior

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Inter ior Fourth of July Eve nt

"Morris , Madeline" <morris.madeline@epa.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

"Morr is, Madel ine" <morris.madel ine@epa .gov >
Mon Jul 03 20 17 10:01 :55 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ios .do i.gov >
Inter ior Fourth of July Event

Caroline ,
You are awesome !!
So Mr. Prnitt senior advisor:
Linco ln Ferguson
Lauren Ferg uson (his wife)
And the White house person I told you about:
Cat Curry
Mic hael W illiams (her plu s one, also from the White House)

AND then IF there is any possibility:
For restMcM urray
Rusty McM urray
Adrienne McM urray
I PROMI SE NO MORE ! Other than the family J

Madeline Morri s Execu tive Schedu ler

I

I

Office of the Adm inistrator

I

direct: 202-564-0844

cell: 202 -579-4283

"Morris , Madeline" <morris.madeline@epa.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Morr is, Madel ine" <morris.madel ine@epa .gov >
Mon Jul 03 20 17 10:24 :38 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ios .do i.gov >
RE: Interior Fourth of July Event

You really don 't need to wony about Fon est, he found another event.

 From: MoITis , Ma deline
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 12:02 PM
To: 'Caroline Boult on' <caroline _boulton @ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Interi or Fomi h of July Event
Caroline ,
You are awesome !!
So Mr. Prnitt senior advisor :
Lincoln Ferguson
Lauren Ferguson (his wife)
And the White house person I told you about:
Cat Curry
Michael Williams (her plus one, also from the White House)

AND then IF there is any possibility:
ForrestMcMurray
Rusty McMurray
Adrienne McMurray
I PROMI SE NO MORE ! Other than the family J

Madeline Morris Execu tive Schedu ler

I

I

Office of the Adm inistrator

I

direct: 202-564-0844

ce ll: 202-579-4283

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <ca rol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Jul 03 20 17 11 :28 :47 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Morr is, Madel ine" <morris.madel ine@epa .gov >
Re: Interior Fourth of July Eve nt

Just in case, they're all added!
On Mon , Jul 3, 2017 at 12:24 PM , Morris , Made line <morris.madel ine@epa.gov > w rote :
You really don 't need to wony about Fo1Test, he found another event.

From: MoITis, Ma deline
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 12 :02 PM
To: 'Caroline Boulton' <caroline boulton @ios.doi.g ov>
Subject: Interior Fomi h of July Event
Caroline,

 You are awesome !!
So Mr. Prnitt senior advisor:
Lincoln Ferguson
Lauren Ferg uson (his wife)
And the White house person I told you about:
Cat Curry
Mic hael W illiams (her plus one, also from the White House)

AND then IF there is any possibility:
ForrestMcM urray
Rusty McM urray
Adrienne McM urray
I PROMISE NO MORE ! Other than the family J

Madeline Morri s Exec utive Schedu ler

0844

I

I

Office of the Adminis trator

I

direct: 202-564-

cell: 202-579-4283

Caro line Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Morris , Madeline" <morris.m adeline@epa.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subje ct:

"Morr is, Madel ine" <morris.madel ine@epa .gov >
Mon Jul 03 2017 12:02 :48 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Bo ulton, Caro line " <ca rol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re : Inter ior Fourt h of July Event

Uh yo u are the best! !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 3, 2017 , at 1 :45 PM, Bou lton , Caroline <caro line boulto n@ ios.do i.gov > w rote:

Jus t in case, they' re all added!
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 12:24 PM , Morr is, Made line <morris.madel ine@epa.gov >
w rote:
You really don 't need to wony about Fo1Test, he found another event.

 From: MoITis , Madeline
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 12:02 PM
To: 'Caroline Boult on' <caroline boulton@i os.doi.gov>
Subject: Interi or Fomi h of July Event

Carolin e,
You are awesome !!
So Mr. Prnitt senior advisor:
Lincoln Ferguson
Lauren Ferguson (his wife)
And the White house person I told you about:
Cat Curry
Michael Williams (her plus one, also from the White House)

AND then IF there is any possibility:
ForrestMcMurray
Rusty McMurray
Adrienne McMurray
I PROMISE NO MORE ! Other than the family J

Madeline Morris Exec utive Scheduler

202-564-0844

I

I

Office of the Adminis trator

I

direct:

cell : 202-579-4283

Caro line Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

"Morris, Madeline" <morris.madeline@epa.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Morr is, Madeline" <morris.madel ine@epa .gov >
Mon Jul 03 2017 12:14 :12 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Boulton, Caro line " <ca roline_ bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re : Inter ior Fourt h of July Event

Also can you send the logis tics . Is it j ust a list at the door? And w hat door? And time . Than k
you thank you!!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 3, 20 17 , at 1 :45 PM, Bou lton, Caroline <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov > w rote:

 Just in case, they're all added!
On Mon , Jul 3, 2017 at 12:24 PM , Morris , Made line <morris.madel ine@epa.gov >
w rote:
You really don 't need to wony about Fon est, he found another event.

From: Mon is, Madeline
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 12:02 PM
To: 'Caroline Boult on' <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Interior Fomi h of July Event

Caroline ,
You are awesome !!
So Mr. Prnitt senior advisor:
Lincoln Ferguson
Lauren Ferguson (his wife)
And the White house person I told you about:
Cat Curry
Michael Williams (her plus one, also from the White House)

AND then IF there is any possibility:
ForrestMcMurray
Rusty McMurray
Adrienne McMurray
I PROMI SE NO MORE ! Other than the family J

Madeline Morris Exec utive Schedu ler

202-564-0844

I

I

Office of the Adminis trator

I

cell : 202-579-4283

Caro line Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

"Bo ulton, Caro line " <ca rol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Jul 03 2017 12:31 :16 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Morr is, Madel ine" <morris.madel ine@epa .gov >

direct:

 Re: Inter ior Fourth of July Event

Subject:

7pm start , they'll be on the list. They w ill need to check in and get a w ristband. I'll be going to
the C Street entrance , though I think yo u can go to either. C Street eliminates a lot of w alking for
everyone since the party w ill be on that side of the building .
On Mon , Jul 3, 2017 at 2 :14 PM , Morr is, Madel ine <morris.madeline@epa.gov > w rote:
Also can you send the logis tics. Is it j ust a list at the door? And w hat door? And time. Than k
you thank you!!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 3, 20 17, at 1 :45 PM, Bou lton , Caro line <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > w rote:

Jus t in case, they're all added!
On Mon , Jul 3, 20 17 at 12:24 PM , Morris , Made line <morris.madel ine@epa .gov >
w rote:
You really don 't need to wony about Fo1Test, he found another event.

From: Moni s, Madeline
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 12:02 PM
To: 'Caroline Boulton' <caroline boulton@i os.doi.gov>
Subject: Interior Fomi h of July Event

Caro line,
You are awesome !!
So Mr. Prnitt senior advisor :
Lincoln Ferguson
Lauren Ferguson (his wife)
And the Whit e house person I told you about:
Cat Curry
Michael Williams (her plus one, also from the White House)

AND then IF there is any possibility:
Forrest McMurray
Rusty McMurray
Adrienne McMurray
I PROMIS E NO MORE ! Other than the family J

Madeline Morris Exec utive Scheduler

202-564-0844

I

cell: 202-579-4283

I

Office of the Adminis trator

I

direct:

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Morris, Madeline" <morris.madeline@epa.gov>
"Morris , Madeline" <morris.madel ine@epa .gov>
Mon Jul 03 2017 12:34:40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Interior Fourth of July Event

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
You are the best, thank you!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 2 :31 PM
To: Morris, Madeline <morris.madeline@epa.gov>
Subject: Re: Inte rior Fourth of July Event

7pm start , they'll be on the list. They will need to check in and get a wristband . I'll be going to the C
Sti·eet enu-ance, though I think you can go to either. C Street eliminates a lot of walking for eve1yone
since the party will be on that side of the building.
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 2:14 PM, Mon is, Madeline <moni s.madeline@epa .gov> wrote :
Also can you send the logistics . Is it ju st a list at the door? And what door? And time . Thank you thank
you!!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 3, 2017, at 1:45 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@io s.doi.gov> wrote:
Just in case, they're all added!
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 12:24 PM, Mon is, Madeline <morri s.madeline @epa .gov> wrote:
You really don't need to wony about Fone st, he found another event.
From: Monis , Madeline
Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 12:02 PM
To: 'Caroline Boulton' <caroline boult on@ios .doi.gov>
Subject: Interior Fourth of July Event

Caroline,

 You are awesome!!
So Mr. Pmi tt senior advisor:
Lincoln Ferguson
Lauren Ferguson (his wife)
And the White house person I told you about:
Cat Curry
Michael Williams (her plus one, also from the White House)

AND then IF there is any possibility:
Forrest McMurray
Rusty McMurray
Adrienne McMurray
I PROMI SE NO MORE! Other than the family J

Madeline Morris Execu tive Scheduler

202-564-0844

I

cell : 202-579-4283

Carolin e Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

I

Office of the Adm inistrator

I

direct:

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"Hudson , Bethany - OSEC , Washington DC"
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"Hudson , Bethany - OS EC, Washington DC"
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Mon Jul 03 20 17 06:47 :58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .do i.gov>
July 4th
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Party @ Interior tomon ow? Om Secreta1y wants to come !

USDAColorsealCOC-

Bethan y Hudson
Deputy Director of Scheduling & Protocol Officer
Office of the Secretaiy

United States Depaitment of Agricultur e
Office: 202-720-5949
Cell: 202-407-0106

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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Jul 03 20 17 07:56 :06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hudson , Bethany - OS EC, Washington DC"
<Bethany. Hudson@osec.usda .gov>
Re: July 4th
image001 .png

 Just checked in--we have the Secretary and his w ife on the list to atte nd already!
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:47 AM , Hudso n, Bet hany- OSEC , Wash ington DC
<Bethany .Hudson@osec. usda .gov> w rote:
Party @ Interior tomono w? Our Secretaiy wants to come!

USDAColorsealCOC-

Bethan y Hud son
Deputy Director of Sche duling & Protocol Officer
Office of th e Secreta1y
United States Depa1tment of Agricu lture
Office: 202-720-5949
Cell: 202-407 -0106

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Caro line Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ ios .doi.gov

"Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC"
<Bethany. Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
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"Hudso n, Bethany - OSEC, Wash ington DC"
<Bethany. Hudson@osec.usda .gov>
Mon Jul 03 2017 08:00 :14 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
RE: Ju ly 4t h
image001 .png

Perfect ! Our detail was asking questions about where to an ive/what time/etc. but they 've since let me
know they 've talk to your team !

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 9:56 AM
To: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washin gton DC <Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
Subject: Re : July 4th

Just checked in--we have the Secretaiy and his wife on the list to attend ah-eady!
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:47 AM , Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
<Bethany.Hud son@osec.usda. gov> wrote:
Paity @ Interior tomon ow? Our Secretaiy wants to come !

 USDAColorsealCOC-

Bethany Hudson
Deputy Director of Scheduling & Protocol Officer
Office of the Secretary
United States Department of Agricu lture
Office : 202-720-5949
Cell : 202-407 -0106

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Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov 1Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC"
<Bethany. Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
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"Hudson , Bethany - OSEC, Wash ington DC"
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Mon Jul 03 2017 11:55:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_bo ulton@ ios.do i.gov>
FW: Ju ly 4th
image001.png

From: Hud son, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
Sent: Monday, July 3, 20 17 1:56 PM
To: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC , Washin gton DC <Bethan y.Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
Subject: RE: July 4th

Hey girl- can you go ahead and send me the details for y 'all 's event? What time it stai1s? What time it
ends? Is Zinke going to speak, if so what time? Dress code?
From: Hud son, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
Sent: Monday, July 3, 20 17 10:00 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caro line' <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: July 4th

Perfe ct ! Our detail was asking questions about where to aITive/what time/etc. but they 've since let me
know they 've talk to your teain!

 From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 9:56 AM
To: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC , Washington DC <Bethany.Hu dson@osec .usda.gov>
Subject: Re : July 4th

Just checke d in--we have the Secretaiy and his wife on the list to attend ah-eady!
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:47 AM, Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
<Bethany.Hud son@osec .usda.gov> wrote :
Party @ Interior tomonow? Our Secreta1y wants to come!

USDAColorsealCOC-

Bethany Hudson
Deputy Director of Schedu ling & Protocol Officer
Office of the Secretary
Un ited States Department of Ag riculture
Office : 202 -720-5949
Cell : 202 -407 -0 106

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Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Jul 03 2017 12:47 :34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hudson , Bethany - OSEC, Washing ton DC"
<Bethany. Hudson@osec .usda.gov>
Re: FW: Ju ly 4t h
image001 .png

Sure! We don't have an official w rite up (though that wo uld have been a good idea ..............), but
it's casual dress , RZ is not going to speak that I know of, and the timing is 7pm start, roughly
10pm end.
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 1:55 PM, Hudso n, Bethany- OSEC , Washing ton DC
<Bethany .Hudson@osec. usda .gov> w rote:

From: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 1:56 PM
To: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC , Washington DC <Bethany.Hu dson@osec.usda.gov>

 Subject: RE: July 4th

Hey girl- can you go ahead an d send me the details for y 'all's event? What time it sta1ts? What time it
ends? Is Zinke going to speak, if so what time? Dress code?
From: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
Sent: Monday, July 3, 20 17 10:00 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: RE: July 4th

Perfect ! Our detail was asking questions about where to aITive/what time/etc. but they 've since let me
know they 've talk to your team!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Monday, July 3, 20 17 9:56 AM
To: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC , Washington DC <Bethany.Hudson@osec .usda.gov >
Subject: Re: July 4th

Just checked in--we have th e Secretaiy and his wife on the list to attend ah-eady!
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:47 AM, Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
<Bethany .Hudson@osec. usda. gov> wrote:
Paity @ Interior tomoITow? Our Secretaiy wants to come!

USDA ColorsealCOC-

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Office of the Secretaiy
United States Department of Agriculture
Office: 202 -720-5949
Cell : 202 -407 -0106

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Caroline Boulton
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EPA July 4th Requests

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Jul 03 2017 10:14 :37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Davis , Natalie" <natalie_ davis@ios.doi.gov >
EPA Ju ly 4th Requests

For the roof (not 6th floor )
Mr. Pmit t senior advisor:
Lincoln Ferguson
Lauren Ferguson (his wife)

And the White house person I told you about: <--works for Marc Short
Cat Curry
Michael Williams (her plus one, also from the White House)

AND then IF there is any possibility:
Forrest McMurray
Rusty McMurray
Ad 1ien ne McMurray

Let me know if doable! She's still trying to confirm names of Pruitt's fam ily to get to you .
Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie davis@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Davis , Natalie" <natalie_ davis@ios.doi.gov >
Mon Jul 03 20 17 10:55:18 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: EPA Ju ly 4th Requests

I added them all.
Thanks!
On Mon, Jul 3, 20 17 at 12:14 PM, Boulton, Caroline <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
For the roof (not 6th floo r)
Mr. Pmit t senior advisor:

 Lincoln Ferguson
Lauren Ferguson (his wife)
And the White house person I told you about: <--works for Marc Short
Cat Curry
Michael Williams (her plus one, also from the White House)
AND then IF there is any possibility:
Forrest McMurray
Rusty McMurray
Adrienne McMurray

Let me know if doable! She's still trying to confirm names of Pruitt's family to get to you.
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

 Conversation Contents
Civil War Grant Announcement
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"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Jun 28 20 17 13:56:10 GMT-0600 (MDT)
jcamp i@civilwar .org
Civi l War Grant Annou nceme nt

Hi Jim ,
I'm helping coordinate logistics for the Secretary's trip to Antietam next week . I was hoping you
cou ld help out with the following:
• Who would be jo ining the tour? We will need to coordinate a vehic le manifest to ensure
everyone has a seat and to ensure the proper people are in the ve hicle with the
Secretary.
• In regards to the lunch--we are happy to have the Secretary do a lunch afterwards ,
especia lly if NPS emp loyees are able to join. What were you imagi ning for the lunch?
Would it be BYO or would the Civi l War Trust be provid ing lunches?
We appreciate your help with setting th is eve nt up, and we're excited it's finally happen ing!
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questio ns for me as well.
Best,
Caroli ne

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

Jim Campi <jcampi@civilwar.org>

 From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

Jim Camp i <jcamp i@civilwar.org >
Wed Jun 28 20 17 19:33:30 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Meg Martin <mmartin@c ivilwar.org >, Paul Coussan
<pcoussan@civi lwar.org >
RE: Civil War Grant Announcement

Carolin e,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about the event as well!
I' ve copied Meg Maii in (our Communications Manager) and Paul Coussan (our Federal Relations
Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomon ow regarding the vehicle manifest for the VIP tour . We are
picturing the event speak ers, a driver, an NP S historian , and the Secretaiy and other DOI leaders/staff.
Regai·ding the lunch, Meg is working on those details. The park recommended that the Secreta1y have
lunch with a small group of VIPs, rather than with NP S personnel. We will get you a recommended list
oflun ch attendees tomon ow too. The Civil Wai· Tm st will provide the lunches.
I hope this is helpful - thank s again !
Jim
Fro m: Boulton, Cai·o line [mailto:cai·oline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 20 17 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <jcampi@civilwar.org>
Subj ect: Civil War Grant Ann ouncement

Hi Jim,
I'm helpin g coordin ate logistics for the Secreta1y's trip to Antietam next week. I was hoping you could
help out with the following :
• Who would be jo ining the tour? We will need to coordin ate a vehicl e manife st to ensure eve1yo ne
has a seat and to ensure the proper people are in the vehicle with the Secreta1y .
• In regai·ds to the lunch--we ai·e happy to have the Secretaiy do a lunch afte1w ai·ds, especially ifNP S
employees are able to j oin. What were you imagining for the lunch? Would it be BYO or would the
Civil Wai· Tm st be providing lunches?
We appreciate your help with setting this event up, an d we're excited it's finally happening! Please feel
free to reach out if you have any questions for me as well.
Best,
Caroline

Cai·oline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>

 Paul Coussa n <pcoussan@civi lw ar.org >
Thu Jun 29 20 17 12:20:52 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"caroli ne_ boulton@ ios. doi .gov" <carol ine_boulto n@ios .doi.gov >
Fwd: Civil War Grant A nnouncement

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caroline,
Would you be avai lab le for a quick call to discuss the Sec retary's sched ule next Wed nesday ,
July 5 at Antietam? Thanks!
Paul Coussan
Civil War Trust
202-367- 1861
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civi lwar.org >
Date: June 29 , 20 17 at 2:05 :44 PM EDT
To: Jim Camp i <jcampi@civi lwar.org >, Meg Martin <mmartin@civ ilwar .org>
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement

Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Jim Camp i <jcampi@c ivilwar.org >
Date: June 28 , 20 17 at 9:33 :30 PM EDT
To: "Boulto n, Carol ine" <>
Cc: Meg Martin <mmartin@civ ilwar .org>, Paul Coussan
<pcoussan@civ ilwar .org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement

Caroline,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about the event as well!
I've copied Meg Maii in (our Communicati ons Man ager) and Paul Coussan (our
Federal Relations Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomon ow regai·ding the vehicle manife st for
the VIP tour . We are picturing the event speakers, a driver, an NPS historian,
and the Secretaiy an d other DOI leaders/staff.
Regai·ding the lunch, Meg is working on those details. The park recommended
that the Secretaiy have lunch with a small group of VIPs, rather than with NP S
pers onnel. We will get you a recommended list of lunch attendees tomon ow
too. The Civil War Trnst will provide the lunches.

 I hope this is helpful - thank s again!
Jim
Fro m: Boulton, Carolin e [mailto:caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov ]
Sent: Wednesday, Jun e 28, 2017 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <icampi@civilwar.org >
Subj ect: Civil War Grant Ann ouncement

Hi Jim,
I'm helpin g coordinate logistics for the Secreta1y's trip to Antietam next week. I
was hoping you could help out with the following:

• Who would be j oinin g the tour? We will need to coordinate a vehicl e
manifest to ensure eve1yo ne has a seat and to ensure the prop er people are
in the vehicl e with the Secretaiy .
• In regards to the lunch--we are happy to have the Secretaiy do a lunch
afte1w ai·ds, especially ifNP S empl oyees ai·e able to j oin. What were you
imagining for the lunch? Would it be BYO or would the Civil War Tm st
be providing lunches?
We appre ciate your help with setting this event up , and we're excited it's fina lly
happening! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions for me as well .
Best,
Caroline

Cai·oline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Jun 29 2017 12:24:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Paul Coussan <pcoussan@c ivilwar.org >
Re: Civi l War Grant Announcement

Hi Paul,
We shou ld be able to in a few minutes--look for a call then! I'd be with Rusty Roddy, our Director
of Sched uling & Advance .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 2:20 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org > wrote:
Caroline,
Would you be available for a quick call to discuss the Secretary's sched ule next Wednesday ,
July 5 at Antietam? Thanks !

 Paul Coussan
Civil War Trust
202-367-1861
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civi lwar.org >
Date: June 29, 2017 at 2:05 :44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcampi@civil war.org >, Meg Martin <mmartin@civil war.org >
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement

Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Jim Camp i <jcampi@civilwar.org >
Date: June 28, 2017 at 9:33 :30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton , Caroline" <>
Cc: Meg Martin <mmartin@civ ilwar .org>, Paul Coussan
<pcoussan@civil war .org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement

Caroline ,
Thank you for your email- we are excited about the event as well!
I've copied Meg Maii in (our Communications Manager) and Paul Coussan
(our Federal Relations Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomon ow regai·ding the vehicle manifest
for the VIP tour . We are picturing the event speakers, a driver, an NPS
historian, and the Secretaiy an d other DOI leaders/staff.
Regai·ding the lunch, Meg is working on those details. The pai·k
recommended that the Secretaiy have lunch with a small group of VIPs, rather
than with NP S pers onnel. We will get you a recommended list oflun ch
attendees tomon ow too. The Civil War Trnst will provide the lunches.
I hope this is helpful - thanks again !
Jim
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <jcampi@civilwar.org>
Subj ect: Civil Wai· Grant Announcement

Hi Jim,

 I'm helpin g coordinate logistics for the Secreta1y's trip to Antietam next week.
I was hoping you could help out with the following:
• Who would be j oining the tour? We will need to coordinate a vehicle
manifest to ensure eve1yo ne has a seat and to ensure the proper people
ar e in the vehicle with the Secretaiy.
• In regards to the lunch--we are happy to have the Secretaiy do a lunch
afte1w ai·ds, especially ifNP S employees ai·e able to j oin. What were you
imagining for the lunch? Would it be BYO or would the Civil War
Trnst be providing lunches?
We appre ciate your help with setting this event up, an d we're excited it's
finally happening ! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions for
me as well.
Best,
Cai·oline

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Inte1i or
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi. gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@c ivilwar.org >
Thu Jun 29 2017 12:26:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Civil War Grant Announcement

Great ! What is the best number to reach you? Would 3pm work? Meg Martin , our comms
directo r will join as well.
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017, at 2:25 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Paul,
We should be able to in a few minutes--look for a call then! I'd be with Rusty Roddy ,
our Director of Scheduling & Advance .

 Best,
Caroli ne
On Thu, Ju n 29, 20 17 at 2:20 PM, Paul Coussa n <pcoussan@civilwar.org > wrote:
Caroline,
Would you be availab le for a quick call to discuss the Secretary 's schedule next
Wednesday, July 5 at Antietam? Thanks !
Paul Coussan
Civil War Trust
202-367-1861
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Paul Coussa n <pcoussan@civi lwar.org >
Date: June 29, 2017 at 2:05:44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcampi@ci vilwar.org >, Meg Martin
<mmartin@civilwar.org >
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement

Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jim Camp i <jcampi@civilwar .org>
Date: June 28, 20 17 at 9:33:30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Carol ine"<>
Cc: Meg Martin <mmartin@civ ilwar .org>, Paul Coussa n
<pcoussan@civ ilwar .org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement

Caroline,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about the event as
well!
I've copied Meg Maiiin (our Communications Manager) and Paul
Coussan (our Federa l Relations Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomonow regarding the
vehicle manifest for the VIP tour. We ai·e picturing the event
speakers , a driver, an NPS historian , and the Secretaiy and other
DOI leaders/staff.
Regai·ding the lunch, Meg is work ing on those details. The pai·k
recomme nded that the Secretaiy have lunch with a small group of
VIPs , rather than with NPS personne l. We will get you a

 recommended list of lunch attendees tomonow too. The Civil
War Trnst will provide the lunches.
I hope this is helpful - thanks again!
Jim
From: Boulton, Caro line [mailto:caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov ]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 20 17 3:56 PM
To: Jim Camp i <jcamp i@civilwar.o rg>
Subject: Civil War Grant Announcement

Hi Jim,
I'm helping coordin ate logistics for the Secreta1y's trip to
Antietam next week. I was hoping you could help out with the
following :

• Who wou ld be jo ining the tour? We will need to coordinate
a vehicl e manifest to ensure eve1yo ne has a seat and to
ensure the prope r people are in the vehicle with the
Secretaiy.
• In regai·ds to the lunch--we ai·e happy to have the Secretaiy
do a lunch afte1wai·ds, especia lly if NPS employees are able
to join. What were you imagining for th e lunch ? Wou ld it
be BYO or would the Civil Wai· Trnst be providing
lunches?
We appreciate your help with setting this event up, and we're
excited it's finally happening! Please feel free to reach out if you
have any questions for me as well .
Best ,
Cai·oline

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@i os.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
Thu Jun 29 201712 :31:00 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Paul Coussan <pcoussan@c ivilwar .org>

 Re: Civi l War Grant Announcement

Subject:

Okay great! 3 is fine. 202-208-4025 is the best number.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017 , at 2:27 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org > wrote:
Great ! What is the best number to reach you? Wo uld 3pm work? Meg Martin, our
comms director will join as well.
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017 , at 2:25 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Paul,
We should be able to in a few minutes-- look for a call then! I'd be with
Rusty Roddy , our Director of Scheduling & Adva nce.
Best,
Caroli ne
On Thu, Ju n 29, 2017 at 2:20 PM, Paul Coussa n
<pcoussan@civ ilwar .org> wrote:
Caroli ne,
Would you be availab le for a quick call to discuss the Secretary's
schedule next Wednesday , July 5 at Antietam? Than ks!
Paul Coussan
Civil War Trust
202-367-1861
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Paul Coussa n <pcoussan@civi lwar.org >
Date: June 29, 20 17 at 2:05 :44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcampi@civi lwar.org >, Meg Martin
<mmartin@civil war.org >
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement
Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :

 From: Jim Camp i <jcampi@civilwar.org >
Date: June 28, 2017 at 9:33:30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Caroline" <>
Cc: Meg Martin <mmartin@civ ilwar .org>, Paul
Coussan <pcoussa n@civilwar.org >
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement

Caro line,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about the
event as well!
I've copied Meg Maii in (our Communications
Manager) and Paul Coussan (our Federal Relations
Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomon ow
regarding the vehicle manifest for the VIP tour. We
ai·e picturing th e event speakers , a driver, an NPS
historian, and the Secretaiy and other DOI
leaders/staff.
Regai·ding th e lunch, Meg is working on those
details. Th e park recommended that the Secretaiy
have lunch with a small group of VIPs, rather than
with NPS personnel. We will get you a
recommended list of lunch attendees tomon ow too .
The Civil War Tm st will prov ide the lunches.
I hope this is helpful - thanks again!
Jim
From: Boulton, Caro line
[mailt o:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 20 17 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <icampi @civilwar. org>
Subject: Civil War Grant Ann ouncement

Hi Jim,
I'm helping coordinate logistics for the Secreta1y's
trip to Antietam next week. I was hoping you could
help out with the following:

• Who would be jo ining the tour? We will need
to coordinate a vehicle manifest to ensure
eve1yo ne has a seat and to ensure the proper
people ai·e in th e vehicle with the Secretaiy .
• In regards to the lunch--we are happy to have
th e Secretaiy do a lunch afte1wai·ds, especially
if NPS employees ai·e ab le to j oin. What were
you imagining for the lunch? Would it be BYO
or would the Civil War Tm st be prov iding
lunches?

 We appreciate your help with setting this event up,
and we're excited it's fina lly happen ing ! Please feel
free to reach out if you have any quest ions for me as
well .
Best,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi.gov

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@c ivi lwar.org>
Thu Jun 29 2017 12:57:15 GMT -0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ ios .do i.gov>
RE: Civil War Grant Announcemen t

For the call, I wanted to send you a list of poten tial name s to join the Secretaiy on the tour prior to the
news confere nce. We have a 15 pa ssenger van to take him ai·ound the pai-k. I factored in two DOI
staff/secur ity members .
Sec. Ryan Zinke
Jim Lighthizer , Civil Wai· Trn st President
Will Shafrot h, Nat ional Pai·k Foundation Pre sident
John Nau, Civil Wai· Trn st and Natio nal Pai·k Fou ndation Boai·d Member and gue st
Susan Tra il, Antietam NB Superintende nt
Keith Snider , Antietam NB Chief of Inte1p retation
DOI Staff/Security
DOI Staff/Security
Paul Coussan or Jim Camp i, Civil War Trnst

Fro m: Cai·oline Boulto n [mailto:caroline _ boulton @ios .doi.gov]
Sent : Thursday , June 29 , 2017 2:31 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcou ssan@civilwar.org >
Subj ect : Re : Civil Wai· Grant Announcemen t

Okay great! 3 is fine . 202-208-4025 is the be st number .
Sent from my iPhone

 On Jun 29 , 2017 , at 2:27 PM , Paul Coussan <pcoussan @civilwar.org> wrote:
Great! What is the best number to reach you? Woul d 3pm work? Meg Maliin, our comm s
director will j oin as we ll.
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29 , 2017 , at 2:25 PM , Boulton , Carol ine <carolin e boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Paul,
We shoul d be able to in a few minute s--look for a call then! I'd be with Rusty
Roddy , our Director of Schedulin g & Advance .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Jun 29, 20 17 at 2:20 PM , Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
wrote:
Caro line ,
Would you be available for a quick call to discuss the Secretaiy's schedul e
next Wednesday , July 5 at Antietam? Thanks !
Paul Coussan
Civ il Wai· Tmst
202-367- 186 1
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wa rded me ssage:

From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Date: June 29, 20 17 at 2:05 :44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <icampi @civilwar.org>, Meg Maitin
<mm aliin @civilwar.org>
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement
Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wa rded me ssage:

From: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.org>
Date: June 28, 20 17 at 9:33 :30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Cai·oline " <>
Cc: Meg Ma1tin <mm a1tin@civilwar.org>, Paul
Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement
Cai·oline ,

 Thank you for your email - we ar e excited about the
even t as we ll !
I've copied Meg Maliin (our Communi catio ns
Manager) and Paul Coussan (our Federal Relation s
Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomonow
regardin g the vehicle manife st for the VIP tour . We
are picturin g the event speakers, a driver, an NPS
historian , and the Secretaiy and other DOI
leader s/staff.
Regarding the lunch , Meg is workin g on tho se
detai ls. The pai·k recommended that the Secretaiy
have lunch with a sm all group of VIPs, rather than
with NPS personnel. We will get you a
recommend ed list of lunch attend ees tomon ow too .
The Civi l Wai· Trn st will provide the lunche s.
I hope this is helpfu l- thank s again!
Jim
From: Boult on , Cai·oline
[mailto:caro line boult on@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday , June 28 , 2017 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @c ivilwar.or g>
Subject: Civi l Wai· Grant Announcemen t
Hi Jim ,
I'm helpin g coor dinat e logistic s for the Secretaiy's
ti·ip to An tietam next week. I was hoping you could
help out with the following:

• Who would be joining the tour ? We will need
to coordin ate a vehicl e manife st to ensur e
eve1yone has a seat and to ensur e the prop er
people ai·e in the vehicle with the Secretaiy.
• In regai·ds to the lun ch--we ai·e happ y to have
the Secreta1y do a lun ch afte1wa r ds, especially
ifNPS employee s ai·e able to join. What were
you imagining for the lun ch? Woul d it be BYO
or woul d the Civi l Wai· Trn st be providing
lunches?
We appreciate your help with setting thi s event up ,
and we're excited it's finally happ enin g! Ple ase feel
free to reach out if you have any que stions for me as
we ll.
Best,
Cai·oline

Cai·oline Boulton

 Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios.doi. gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@i os.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
Thu Jun 29 2017 13:07:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Roddy Rusty <russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Civil War Grant Anno uncement

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@ci vilwar.org >
Date: June 29 , 2017 at 2:57 :15 PM EDT
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement
For the call, I wanted to send you a list of poten tial names to j oin the Secre taiy on the tour
prior to the news conference. We have a 15 passenger van to take him around the park. I
factored in two DOI staff/sec urity member s.
Sec. Ryan Zink e
Jim Lighthi zer, Civil Wai· Trn st President
Will Shafroth, Nat ional Pai·k Foundation Pre sident
John Nau , Civil War Trn st and N ational Park Foundation Boai·d Memb er and gue st
Susan Tra il, Antietam NB Superintend ent
Keith Sni der, Antietam NB Chief of Inte1pretation
DOI Staff/Security
DOI Staff/Security
Paul Coussan or Jim Campi, Civil War Trnst

From: Cai·oline Boulton [mailto:carolin e boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thur sday , June 29 , 2017 2:3 1 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Subj ect: Re : Civil Wai· Grant Ann ouncemen t

Ok ay great ! 3 is fine. 202-208-40 25 is the best number.

 Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29 , 2017 , at 2:27 PM , Paul Coussan <pcoussan @civilwar.org> wrote :
Great! What is the best number to reach you? Would 3pm work? Meg Martin ,
our comm s director will join as well.
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29 , 2017 , at 2:25 PM , Boulton, Carol ine
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote :
Hi Paul,
We should be able to in a few minute s--look for a call then! I'd be
with Rusty Roddy, our Director of Schedulin g & Advance.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Jun 29, 2017 at 2:20 PM , Paul Coussan
<pcoussan@civilwar .org> wrote:
Caroline ,
Wou ld you be avai lable for a quick call to discus s the Secretaiy's
schedul e next Wednesday , July 5 at Antietam? Thanks!
Paul Coussan
Civil War Tm st
202 -367-186 1
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wai ·ded me ssage :

From: Paul Coussan <p coussan@civilwar.org>
Date: June 29, 20 17 at 2:05 :44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.org>, Meg Ma1tin
<mm artin @civilwar.org>
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement
Ye s she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wai ·ded me ssage :

From: Jim Campi
<j campi @civilwar.org>
Date: June 28, 20 17 at 9:33 :30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Cai·oline " <>
Cc: Meg Ma1tin
<mm artin @civilwar.org>, Paul Coussan

 <pcoussan@civ ilwar.org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant
Announcement
Caro lin e,
Thank you for your email - we are
excited about th e event as well!
I've copied Meg Mali in (our
Communi catio ns Man ager) an d Paul
Coussan (our Federa l Relatio ns
Man ager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you
tomoITow regar ding th e vehicle m anifest
for the VI P tour . We are picturin g the
event speakers , a driver , an NPS
historian , and the Secretaiy and other
DOI leaders /staff.
Regai·ding the lun ch, Meg is workin g on
those deta ils . The park recomm ended
that the Secretaiy have lun ch with a
sm all group of VIPs, rather than with
NP S perso nn el. We will get you a
recomm ended list of lun ch attendees
tomoITow too. The Civil Wai· Trnst will
provide the lun ches .
I hope this is helpfu l- thanks again !
Jim

From: Boult on, Caroline
[mailt o:carol ine boulton @ios.doi.g ov]
Sent: Wedne sday , June 28 , 2017 3:56
PM
To: Jim Campi <jcampi@civ ilwar.org>
Subject: Civi l Wai· Grant
Ann oun cement
Hi Jim ,
I'm helping coor din ate logis tics for the
Secretaiy' s trip to Antieta m next week. I
was hopin g you cou ld help out with the
following:

• Who would be jo ining the tour ?
We will need to coordinate a
vehicle m anifest to ensure
eve1yo ne has a seat and to ensur e
the proper peop le ai·e in the
vehicle with the Secreta1y .
• In regai·ds to the lun ch--we ai·e

 happy to have the Secretaiy do a
lunch afte1wards , especially if
NPS employees ai·e able to j oin .
What were you imagining for the
lunch ? Wou ld it be BYO or woul d
the Civil Wai· Trnst be providing
lunches ?
We appreciate your help with sett ing this
event up , and we're excited it's finally
happening! Please feel free to reach out
if you have any questions for me as well .
Best ,
Cai·oline

Cai·oline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov 1
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@i os.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@c ivilwar .org>
Thu Jun 29 2017 14:16:59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>, Meg Martin
<mmart in@civilwar .org>
RE: Civil War Grant Announcemen t
Bloody Lane .jpg Dunker Church.jpg Burnside Bridge.jpg Ant ietam
DOI Layout as of 6-29-17 .png Wilson%20Fence.jpg

Thanks for chatting with us!
I'm sending the link to the Antietam NB map. The driving tour wou ld generally follow that route , and
we'd stop at The Cornfi eld (3, 4), Bloody Lane (8) and Lower Brid ge (9) before heading back to the news
conference at the Dunker Church/Maiyland Monume nt (1). The lunch wou ld be at the Mumma Barn (6) .
https: //www. np s.gov/anti/planyourv isit/upload/pai·:k0/o20map.pdf
Attached ai·e a few pictures of the Cornfield , Dunker Churc h, Bloody Angle and Burnside 's bridge . I'm
also includin g an map of the news conference setup.
Cou ld you send me the nam es of the folks you all woul d want to have on the private tour? Just so we can
have a head count in case we need to have th e van and a staff cai· following behind.

 Thank you guys for all your work to mak e this event happen - we 're ve1y much looking fo1ward to it!
We've been in contact with Doug Domene ch, Heather Swift and Jennifer Mummaii as well. Please let
me know if you need anything from us. We will see you out on the battlefield Monday!
Paul Coussan
Civil War Trnst
From: Cai·oline Boulton [mailto :cai·oline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday , June 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org >
Subject: Re : Civil Wai· Grant Announcemen t
Okay great ! 3 is fine. 202-208-4025 is the best number.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017 , at 2:27 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan @civilwar.org> wrote:
Great! What is the best number to reach you? Would 3pm work? Meg Maiiin, our comms
director will j oin as well.
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017 , at 2:25 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <carolin e boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Paul,
We should be able to in a few minute s--look for a call then! I'd be with Rusty
Roddy , our Director of Schedulin g & Advance .
Best,
Cai·oline
On Thu , Jun 29, 20 17 at 2:20 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
wrote:
Cai·oline ,
Would you be available for a quick call to discus s the Secretaiy's schedule
next Wedne sday, July 5 at Antietam ? Thanks!
Paul Coussan
Civil War Trnst
202 -367-1861
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wai ·ded message :
From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Date: June 29, 20 17 at 2 :05:44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.org>, Meg Ma1iin
<mmartin@civilwar.org>
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement

 Yes she was
Sent from my iPh one
B egin fo1wa r ded message:

From: Jim Cam pi <j campi @c ivilwa r.org>
Date: Jun e 28, 20 17 at 9:33:30 PM ED T
To: "Boult on, Caro lin e" <>
Cc: Meg Ma rtin <mm a1i in@c ivilwar. org>, Paul
Coussan <pcoussan @civilwa r.org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement
Caro lin e,
Th ank you for your email - we are exci ted abo ut the
event as we ll!
I've copied Meg Mali in (our Communi catio ns
Man ager) an d Paul Co ussan (our Federal Re lations
Man ager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get bac k to you tom on ow
regarding the ve hicle manifest for the VIP tour . We
are picturin g the event spe ak ers, a drive r, an NPS
historian , and the Secretaiy and other DO I
leaders /staff.
Regai ·ding the lun ch , Meg is workin g on th ose
detai ls. Th e pai·k reco mm ended that the Secretaiy
have lun ch with a sm all gro up of VIPs, rath er than
with NPS perso nnel. We will get you a
recomm ended list of lun ch attendees tomon ow too.
The Civi l Wai· Trn st will prov ide the lun ches.
I hope this is helpfu l- thanks aga in !
Jim

From: Boult on, Caroline
[mailto:carolin e boult on@ios .doi.g ov]
Sent: Wednesday , Jun e 28 , 2017 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @c ivilwa r.org>
Subject: Civi l Wai· Grant Anno uncement
Hi Jim ,
I'm helpin g coor din ate logis tics for the Secretaiy's
trip to Antietam next wee k. I was hop ing you could
help out with the following:

• Who would be jo inin g the tour ? We will need
to coo rdinate a vehicl e manifes t to ensur e
eve1yo ne has a seat and to ensur e the proper
peop le ai·e in the ve hicle with the Secretaiy.
• In regards to the lun ch--we ai·e happy to have

 the Secretaiy do a lunch afte1wa r ds, espec ially
ifNPS employees are able to j oin. What were
you imagining for the lunch? Would it be BYO
or would the Civil War Trnst be providing
lunches ?
We appreciate your help with sett ing this event up ,
and we're excited it's finally happening! Please feel
free to reach out if you have any ques tions for me as
well .
Best ,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi. gov

Caro line Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_bo ulton@ ios .doi.gov>
Thu Jun 29 2017 14:27:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov> , Aaron Thiele
<aaron_thiele@ios .doi.gov>
Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement
Bloody Lane .jpg Dunker Church.jpg Antietam DOI Layout as of 629- 17.png Wilson%20Fence .jpg

--Forwarded message --From : Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civi lwar.org >
Date: Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 4:16 PM
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement
To : Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Meg Martin <mmartin@civil war .org>

Thanks for chatting with us!
I'm sendin g the link to the Antietam NB map. The driving tour wou ld generally follow that rou te, and
we' d stop at The Cornfield (3, 4), Bloody Lane (8) and Lower Bridge (9) before heading back to the news
conference at the Dunker Church/Maiyland Monume nt (1). The lunch wou ld be at the Mumma Barn (6).
httv s://www .nps.gov/anti/plany ourvi sit/upload/park%120map.pdf
Attached ai·e a few pictures of the Cornfield , Dunker Churc h, Bloody Angle and Burnside 's bridge. I'm

 also includin g an map of the news conference setup.
Could you send me the nam es of the folks you all would want to have on the private tour? Just so we can
have a head count in case we need to have the van and a staff car following behind.
Thank you guys for all your work to make this event happen - we 're ve1y much looking fo1ward to it!
We've been in contact with Doug Domenech, Heather Swift and Jenni fer Mummaii as well. Please let
me know if you need anything from us. We will see you out on the battlefield Monday!
Paul Coussan
Civil Wai· Trnst
From: Cai·oline Boulton [mailto: caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursday , June 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Subject: Re: Civil Wai· Grant Announcemen t

Okay great! 3 is fine . 202 -208-4025 is the bes t number.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017 , at 2:27 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org> wrote:
Great ! What is the bes t number to reach you? Would 3pm work? Meg Maiiin, our comms
director will j oin as well.
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017 , at 2:25 PM, Boulton, Cai·oline <caro line boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Paul,
We should be able to in a few minutes--look for a call then! I'd be with Rusty
Roddy , our Director of Scheduling & Advance .
Best,
Cai·oline
On Thu , Jun 29, 20 17 at 2:20 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.or g>
wrote:
Cai·oline ,
Would you be available for a quick call to discuss the Secretaiy's schedul e
next Wednesday , July 5 at Antietam? Thanks !
Paul Coussan
Civil Wai· Trns t
202-367- 1861
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wa rded message:
From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>

 Date: June 29, 20 17 at 2:05:44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.or g>, Meg Ma1tin
<mm artin @civilwar.org>
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement
Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wa rded message:

From: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.org>
Date: June 28, 20 17 at 9:33 :30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Caroline " <>
Cc: Meg Martin <mm a1t in@civilwar.org>, Paul
Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement
Caroline ,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about the
even t as well!
I've copied Meg Maitin (our Communi catio ns
Manager) and Paul Coussan (our Federal Relation s
Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomonow
regardin g the vehicle manife st for the VIP tour . We
are picturin g the event speakers, a driver, an NPS
historian , and the Secretaiy and other DOI
leaders /staff.
Regai·ding the lunch , Meg is workin g on those
details. The pai·k recommended that the Secretaiy
have lunch with a sm all group of VIPs, rather than
with NPS personnel. We will get you a
recommend ed list of lunch attend ees tomon ow too .
The Civil Wai· Trn st will provide the lunche s.
I hope this is helpfu l- thank s again!
Jim

From: Boulton, Carol ine
[mailto:carolin e boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wedne sday , June 28 , 2017 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.org>
Subject: Civil Wai· Grant Ann ouncemen t
Hi Jim ,
I'm helpin g coor dinat e logistic s for the Secretaiy's
ti·ip to An tietam next week. I was hoping you could
help out with the following:

 • Who would be joining the tour ? We will need
to coordin ate a vehicl e manifest to ensur e
eve1yo ne has a seat and to ensur e the proper
people are in the vehicl e with the Secretaiy.
• In regai·ds to the lun ch--we ai·e happy to have
the Secreta1y do a lun ch afte1wa r ds, espec ially
ifNPS employees ai·e able to join. What were
you imagining for the lun ch? Woul d it be BYO
or woul d the Civi l Wai· Trnst be providing
lunches ?
We appreciate your help with sett ing this event up ,
and we're excited it's finally happening! Please feel
free to reach out if you have any questions for me as
we ll.
Best,
Cai·olin e

Cai·olin e Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov 1 Scheduling @ios.doi.gov

Cai·oline Boult on
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_bou lton@ ios .doi.gov>
Thu Jun 29 2017 14:29:59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Paul Coussan <pcoussan@c ivilwar .org>
Meg Martin <mmart in@civilwa r.org>, Aaron Thiele
<aaron_thiele@ios .doi.gov>, Rusty Roddy
<russell_rodd y@ ios.doi.gov>
Re: Civil War Grant Announcement

Hi Paul,
Thanks for the informat ion and photos! I have added Rusty and Aaron so that you have thei r
contact information.

 We are looking to have the following on the tour :
Secretary Zinke
Mrs. Zinke
Laura Rigas
Aaron OR Rusty
Doug Domenech
Tami Heilemann (photographer)
Secur ity detail (1)
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 4 :16 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civil war.org > wrote:
Thanks for chatting with us!
I'm sending the link to the Antietam NB map. The driving tour would genera lly follow that route , and
we'd stop at The Cornfield (3, 4), Bloody Lane (8) and Lower Bridge (9) before heading back to the
news conference at the Dunker Church/Maiyland Monumen t (1). The lunch would be at the Mumma
Barn (6).
ht,tps://www.nps.gov /anti/plany ourvisit/upl oad/park%20map.pdf
Attached are a few pictures of the Cornfield , Dunker Church, Bloody Angle and Bmn side's bridge. I'm
also including an map of the news conferen ce setup.
Could you send me the names of the folks you all would want to have on the private tour? Just so we
can have a head count in case we need to have the van and a staff car following behind .
Thank you guys for all your work to make this event happen- we 're ve1y much looking fo1wa rd to it!
We've been in contact with Doug Domenech, Heather Swift and Jennifer Mummaii as well. Please let
me know if you need anything from us. We will see you out on the battlefield Monday!
Paul Coussan
Civil Wai· Trnst
From: Cai·oline Boulton [mailto: caroline boulton@i os.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday , June 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar. org>
Subject: Re: Civil Wai· Grant Announcemen t

Okay great! 3 is fine . 202-208-4025 is the best number.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017 , at 2:27 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan @civilwar.org> wrote:
Great! What is the best number to reach you? Would 3pm work? Meg Maiiin, our collllllS
director will j oin as well.
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 20 17, at 2:25 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:

 Hi Paul,
We should be able to in a few minute s--look for a call then! I'd be with Rusty
Rodd y, our Director of Schedulin g & Advance.
Best,
Carol ine
On Thu , Jun 29, 2017 at 2:20 PM , Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.or g>
wrote:
Carol ine,
Would you be available for a quick call to discuss the Secreta1y's schedule
next Wednesday, July 5 at Antietam ? Thanks!
Paul Coussan
Civil War Tmst
202-367-1861
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1warded message:

From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Date: June 29, 2017 at 2:05:44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.org>, Meg Maliin
<rmnaliin @civilwar.org>
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement
Yes she was
Sent from my iPh one
Begin fo1warded message:

From: Jim Campi <jcampi@civilwar.org>
Date: June 28, 2017 at 9:33:30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Caroline " <>
Cc: Meg Maliin <mm a1i in@civilwar.org>, Paul
Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement
Carol ine,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about
the event as we ll !
I've copied Meg Maii in (our Communi catio ns
Manager) and Paul Coussan (our Federal Relations
Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get ba ck to you tomonow
regarding the vehicle mani fest for the VIP tour .
We ai·e picturing the event speake rs, a driver, an
NP S historian, and the Secretaiy and other DOI
leaders/staff.

 Regarding the lunch, Meg is working on those
details. The park recommend ed that the Secretaiy
have lunch with a small group of VIPs, rather than
with NPS personnel. We will get you a
recommended list of lunch attendees tomon ow
too. The Civil War Trnst will provide the lunches.
I hope this is helpful- thanks again!
Jim
From: Boulton, Carol ine
[mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <icampi@civilwar.org >
Subject: Civil Wai· Grant Ann ouncemen t

Hi Jim,
I'm helpin g coordin ate logistics for the Secretaiy's
trip to Antietam next week. I was hoping you
could help out with the follow ing :

• Who wou ld be joining the tour? We will
need to coordina te a vehicl e manife st to
ensure eve1yo ne has a seat and to ensure the
proper people are in the vehicl e with the
Secretaiy.
• In regards to the lunch--we ai·e happ y to
have the Secreta1y do a lunch afte1wards,
especially ifN PS employee s ai·e able to join.
What were you imagining for the lunch?
Would it be BYO or would the Civil Wai·
Trnst be providing lunches?
We appreciate your help with setting this event up,
and we're excited it's finally happenin g! Please feel
free to reach out if you have any questions for me
as well.
Best,
Cai·oline

Carol ine Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Cai·oline Boulton
Departme nt of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.go v

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advanc e
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Thu Jun 29 2017 14:30:38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov>
Fwd: Civil War Grant An nouncement
Dunker Church.j pg Burnside Bridge.jpg

Other photo.
--Forwarded message --From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civi lwar.org >
Date: Thu, Jun 29, 20 17 at 4:16 PM
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant An nouncement
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Meg Martin <mmartin@civilwar .org>

Thanks for chatting with us!
I'm sending the link to the Antietam NB map. The driving tour would generally follow that route, and
we 'd stop at The Cornfield (3, 4), Bloody Lane (8) and Lower Bridge (9) before heading back to the news
conference at the Dunker Church/Maiyland Monume nt (1). The lunch would be at the Mumma Barn (6).
httvs://www.nps.gov /anti/planyourv isit/upload/park%120map.pdf
Attached ai·e a few pictures of the Cornfield, Dunker Church, Bloody Angle and Burnside 's bridge . I' m
also including an map of the news conference setup.
Could you send me th e names of the folks you all would want to have on the private tour? Just so we can
have a head count in case we need to have the van and a staff car following behind.
Thank you guys for all your work to make this event happen- we 're ve1y much looking fo1ward to it!
We've been in contact with Doug Domenec h, Heath er Swift and Jennifer Mumma.ii as well. Please let
me know if you need anything from us. We will see you out on the battlefie ld Monday!
Paul Coussan
Civil Wai· Trnst
From: Cai·oline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday , June 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civi lwar.org >
Subject: Re: Civil Wai· Grant Announceme nt

Okay great! 3 is fine. 202-208-4025 is the best number.
Sent from my iPhone

 On Jun 29 , 2017 , at 2:27 PM , Paul Coussan <pcoussan @civilwar.org> wrote:
Great! What is the best number to reach you? Woul d 3pm work? Meg Maliin, our comm s
director will j oin as we ll.
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29 , 2017 , at 2:25 PM , Boulton , Carol ine <carolin e boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Paul,
We shoul d be able to in a few minute s--look for a call then! I'd be with Rusty
Roddy , our Director of Schedulin g & Advance .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Jun 29, 20 17 at 2:20 PM , Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
wrote:
Caro line ,
Would you be available for a quick call to discuss the Secretaiy's schedul e
next Wednesday , July 5 at Antietam? Thanks !
Paul Coussan
Civ il Wai· Tmst
202-367- 186 1
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wa rded me ssage:

From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Date: June 29, 20 17 at 2:05 :44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.org>, Meg Ma1tin
<mm aliin @civilwar.org>
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement
Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wai ·ded me ssage:

From: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.org>
Date: June 28, 20 17 at 9:33 :30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Cai·oline " <>
Cc: Meg Maitin <mm a1t in@civilwar.org>, Paul
Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement
Cai·oline ,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about the

 event as well!
I've copied Meg Maliin (our Communications
Manager) and Paul Coussan (our Federal Relations
Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomonow
regardin g the vehicle manife st for the VIP tour . We
are picturin g the event speaker s, a driver, an NPS
historian , and the Secretaiy and other DOI
leaders /staff.
Regai·ding the lunch , Meg is workin g on those
details. The pai·k recommended that the Secretaiy
have lunch with a sm all group of VIPs, rather than
with NPS personnel. We will get you a
recommend ed list of lunch attend ees tomon ow too.
The Civi l Wai· Trn st will provide the lunches.
I hope this is helpfu l- thank s again!
Jim
From: Boult on, Caroline
[mailt o:caroline boulton @ios.doi.g ov]
Sent: Wednesday , June 28 , 2017 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <icampi @c ivilwar.org>
Subject: Civi l Wai· Grant Announcement
Hi Jim ,
I'm helpin g coor dinat e logistics for the Secretaiy's
ti·ip to Antietam next week. I was hoping you could
help out with the following:

• Who would be joining the tour ? We will need
to coordin ate a vehicl e manife st to ensur e
eve1yone has a seat and to ensur e the prop er
people ai·e in the vehicle with the Secretaiy.
• In regard s to the lun ch--we ai·e happ y to have
the Secretaiy do a lun ch afte1w ai·ds, especially
ifNPS employees are able to join. What were
you imagining for the lun ch? Would it be BYO
or would the Civi l Wai· Trn st be providing
lunches ?
We appreciate your help with sett ing thi s event up ,
and we're excited it's finally happening! Please feel
free to reach out if you have any questions for me as
well .
Best,
Cai·oline

Cai·oline Boult on
Department of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.go v 1 Scheduling@ios.doi.go v

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@i os.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios.doi.go v

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi .gov

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
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"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Thu Jun 29 2017 14:37:04 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Paul Coussan <pcoussan@c ivilwar.org >, Meg Martin
<mmartin@civilwar .org>, Aaron Thiele
<aaron_thiele@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Civi l War Grant Announcement

Hey, all. Also, my cell number is 202-897-8001 . Looking forward to a great event on
Wednesday!
Rusty
On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 4 :29 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the informat ion and photos ! I have added Rusty and Aaron so that yo u have their
contact informat ion.
We are looking to have the following on the tour:
Secretary Zin ke
Mrs . Zinke
Laura Rigas
Aaron OR Rusty
Doug Domenech
Tami Heilemann (photogra pher)
Secur ity detail (1)
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 4 :16 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org > wrote:
Thank s for chatting with us!

 I' m sending the link to the Antietam NB map. The driving tour would generally follow that route,
and we'd stop at The Cornfield (3, 4), Bloody Lane (8) and Lower Bridge (9) before heading back to
the news conference at the Dunk er Church/Maiylan d Monument ( 1). The lunch would be at the
Mumma Bain (6).
https://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/upl oad/park%20map.pdf
Attached ai·e a few pictures of the Cornfield , Dunker Church, Bloody Angle and Bmn side's bridge.
I' m also includin g an map of the news conferen ce setup .
Could you send me the names of the folks you all would want to have on the private tour? Just so
we can have a head count in case we need to have the van and a staff car following behind .
Thank you guys for all your work to make this event happen- we 're ve1y much looking fo1wai ·d to
it! We've been in contact with Doug Domenech, Heather Swift and Jennifer Mumma.ii as well.
Please let me know if you need anything from us. We will see you out on the battlefield Monday!
Paul Coussan
Civil Wai· Trnst
From: Cai·oline Boult on [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday , June 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar .org>
Subject: Re : Civil Wai· Grant Announcement

Okay great! 3 is fine. 202-208- 4025 is the best number.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017 , at 2:27 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org> wrote:
Great! What is the best number to reach you? Would 3pm work? Meg Maiiin, our
comrns director will join as well.
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 2017 , at 2:25 PM, Boulton, Cai·o line <caroline boulton@ios.doi .gov> wrote:
Hi Paul,
We should be able to in a few minutes--look for a call then! I'd be with
Rusty Roddy , our Director of Scheduling & Advance.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Jun 29, 20 17 at 2:20 PM , Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar. org>
wrote:
Carol ine,
Would you be available for a quick call to discuss the Secreta1y's
schedule next Wednesday, July 5 at Antietam? Thanks!

 Paul Coussan
Civil War Trnst
202-367-1861
Sent from my iPhone
Begin f01warded message:

From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org >
Date: June 29 , 2017 at 2:05:44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcamp i@civ ilwar.o rg>, Meg Maliin
<mmartin@civilwar.org >
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement
Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin f01warded message:

From: Jim Campi <jcampi@civi lwar.org >
Date: June 28 , 2017 at 9:33:30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Caroline " <>
Cc: Meg Maliin <mma1iin@civilwar.org >, Paul
Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org >
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant
Announcement
Caroline ,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about
the even t as we ll !
I've copied Meg Maii in (our Communi cations
Manager) and Paul Coussan (our Federal
Relation s Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get ba ck to you tomoITow
regarding the vehicle mani fest for the VIP tour.
We ai·e picturin g the event speakers, a driver, an
NPS historian , and the Secretaiy and other DOI
leaders/staff.
Regarding the lunch , Meg is work ing on those
details. The pai·k recommend ed th at the
Secretaiy have lunch with a small group of
VIPs, rather than with NPS personnel. We will
get you a recommended list of lunch attendees
tomoITow too . The Civil Wai· Trn st will
provide the lunches.
I hope this is helpful - thanks aga in !
Jim

From: Boulton, Caro line
[mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov ]

 Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 20 17 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <jcamp i@civilwar.o rg>
Subject: Civil Wru: Grant Announcement
Hi Jim,
I'm helping coordinate logistics for the
Secretaiy' s ti·ip to Antietam next week. I wa s
hoping you could help out with the following:

• Who wou ld be jo ining the tour? We will
need to coordinate a vehicl e manifest to
ensure eve1yone has a seat and to ensure
the proper people are in the vehicle with
the Secretaiy.
• In regards to the lunch--we are happy to
have the Secreta1y do a lunch afte1wards,
especially ifN PS employees ai·e able to
j oin. What were you imagining for the
lunch? Would it be BYO or would the
Civil War Tmst be providing lunches?
We appreciate your help with setting this event
up, and we 're excited it's finally happening!
Please feel free to reach out if you have any
questions for me as well .
Best,
Caroline

Cai·oline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Inte1io r
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@io s.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>

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Paul Coussa n <pco ussan@c ivi lwar .org>
Thu Jun 29 20 17 14:38:25 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russell" <russe ll_roddy@ios.do i.gov> , "Boulton ,
Caro line" <caro line_bou lton@ios.do i.gov>
Meg Martin <mmart in@c ivilwa r.org>, Aaron Thiele
<aaron_t hiele@ios .doi.gov>
RE: Civil War Grant Announcemen t

I can be reached at (337) 322 4926. Meg 's is (94 1) 323-2559
From: Roddy, Russell [mailto :rnssell_rodd y@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday , June 29, 2017 4 :37 PM
To: Boulton, Caroline <caroline _ boulton @ios.doi.gov >
Cc: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org >; Meg Maiiin <mmaii in@civilwar.org >; Aai·on Thiele
<aai·on_ thiele @ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re : Civil Wai· Grant Announcemen t

Hey, all. Also, my cell number is 202-897-8001. Looking fo1wa rd to a great event on Wednesday!
Rusty
On Thu , Jun 29, 20 17 at 4:29 PM, Boulton , Caro line <caroline boulton@io s.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the infonn ation and photos! I have added Rusty and Aai·on so that you have their contact
infonn ation .
We ai·e looking to have the following on the tour :
Secretaiy Zinke
Mrs. Zinke
Laura Rigas
Aai·on OR Rusty
Doug Domenech
Tami Heilemann (photograp her)
Security detail (1)
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Jun 29, 2017 at 4 :16 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan @civ ilwar.org> wrote:
Thank s for chattin g with us!
I'm sending the link to the Antietain NB map . The driving tour wou ld generally follow that rou te,
and we 'd stop at The Cornfield (3, 4), Bloody Lane (8) and Lower Bridge (9) before heading back to
the news conference at the Dunker Church/Ma1yland Monume nt (1). The lunch wou ld be at the
Mumma Barn (6).
htms ://www.nps .gov/anti/planyom v isit/upload/park0/420map.pdf
Attached are a few picture s of the Cornfiel d, Dunker Church, Bloody Angle and Burnside 's bridge .
I'm also including an map of the news conference setup.
Could you send me the name s of the folks you all would want to have on the private tour? Just so we
can have a head count in case we need to have the van and a staff cai· following behind .

 Thank you guys for all your work to mak e this event happen- we' re ve1y much looking fo1wa rd to
it! We've been in contact with Doug Domenech, Heath er Swift and Jennifer Mumm art as well .
Please let m e know if you need anything from us. We will see you out on the battlefield Monday!
Paul Coussan
Civil War Tm st

From: Caro line Boulton [m ailto:caroline boulton@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Thur sday, Jun e 29, 20 17 2 :3 1 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar .or g>
Subject: Re: Civil War Grant Ann oun cem ent
Okay great! 3 is fine. 202 -208 -4025 is th e best numb er.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29 , 20 17, at 2 :27 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org> wrote :
Great! Wh at is the best numb er to reach you? Wo uld 3pm work? Meg Ma1tin, our
comms director will j oin as well .
Thank s!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29 , 20 17, at 2 :25 PM, Boulton, Caro line <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Paul ,
We should be able to in a few minu tes-- look for a call then ! I'd be with
Rusty Roddy, our Dir ector of Schedulin g & Advance .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Jun 29 , 2017 at 2:20 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
wrote:
Caroline,
Wo uld you be availabl e for a quick call to discuss the Secretaiy's
schedule next Wednesday , July 5 at Anti etam ? Thanks !
Paul Coussan
Civil Wai· Tm st
202-367- 186 1
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wa rded message :

From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Date: Jun e 29, 20 17 at 2 :05:44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilwar.org>, Meg Maitin
<mm a1t in@civilwar.org>
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement

 Ye s she wa s
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wa r ded message:

From: Jim Campi <icampi @civilwar.org>
Date: June 28, 20 17 at 9:33:30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Caro line" <>
Cc: Meg Martin <mmartin @civilwar.org>, Paul
Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement
Caroline,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about
the event as well!
I've copied Meg Mali in (our Communi cations
Man ager) an d Paul Coussan (our Federal
Relations Manage r) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomoITow
regarding the vehicle manifest for the VIP tour .
We are picturin g the event speake rs, a driver, an
NP S historian , and the Secretaiy and other DOI
leaders /staff.
Regai·ding the lunch, Meg is working on those
details. The pai·k recomm ended that the
Secretaiy have lunch with a small group of
VIPs, rather than with NP S personnel. We will
get you a recomm ended list of lunch attendees
tomoITow too. The Civil Wai· Trnst will
provide the lunches.
I hope this is helpful- thanks again !
Jim

From: Boulton, Cai·oline
[mailto:caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Wedne sday, June 28, 2017 3 :56 PM
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @civilw ar.org>
Subject: Civil Wai· Grant Anno uncement
Hi Jim,
I'm helping coor dinate logistics for the
Secretaiy' s trip to Antieta m next week. I was
hoping you could help out with the follow ing :

• Who would be join ing the tour? We will
need to coord inate a vehicle manifest to
ensure eve1yo ne has a seat and to ensure
the proper peop le ai·e in the vehicle with

 the Secretaiy .
• In regards to the lun ch--we are happy to
have the Secretaiy do a lunch afte1w ai·ds,
especially ifNP S empl oyees are able to
jo in . Wh at were you imagining for the
lunch? Wo uld it be BYO or wo uld the
Civil Wai· Tm st be pro viding lunches?
We appre ciate your help with setting this event
up , and we're exc ited it's finally happ ening!
Ple ase feel free to reach out if you have any
que stions for me as well .
Best,
Cai·olin e

Cai·olin e Boult on
Departm ent of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov 1 Scheduling@io s.doi.gov

Cai·olin e Boult on
Deprutment of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.go v

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@i os.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
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Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civi lw ar.org >
Mon Jul 03 2017 08:01 :20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >, "Boulton ,
Caro line" <caroline_ boulton@ios.do i.gov>
Meg Martin <mmartin@c ivilwar.org >, Aaron Thiele
<aaron_thiele@ios .doi.gov >, Jim Campi <jcampi@civ ilwar .org>
RE: Civil War Grant Announcement

All:
I wanted to pass on the cun ent list of folk s paii icipating in the VI P tour before the news conferen ce .
CmTently I have 12 people in the VIP Van, and 3 staff follow ing in a sepai·ate vehicl e. Ple ase let me
know if you have any changes to this list, or if there ai·e any con ections I need to mak e. Thank you ! See

 you all this aftern oon .

VIP Tour Attendees
Main Van
Sec. Ryan Zinke
Ms. Lolita Zinke
Susan Trail - Antietam NB Superint endent
Jim Lighthi zer - Civil War Tru st President
Will Shafroth - National Park Foundati on President
J ohn Nau - Civil War Tru st and National Park Foundati on Board Memb er
Teresa Hildr eth - Guest of Mr. Nau
Doug Domenech - Departm ent of th e Int erior
David Bufkin - Historian, guest of Mr . Domenech
Secreta ry's Secmi ty Detail
Keith Snid er - Antietam NB Chief of Int erpr etati on
Paul Coussa n - Civil War Tru st (driving)
Staff Vehicle
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Roddy Russell
Paul Coussan
Federal Relations Ma nager
Civil Wru:Trn st

From: Roddy, Russe ll [mailto:rnssell_roddy@ ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thur sday , Jun e 29 , 20 17 4:37 PM
To: Boult on, Caro lin e <caro lin e_ boult on@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@c ivilwar.org> ; Meg Maii in <mm aii in@c ivilwar.org>; Aai·on Thi ele
<aai·on_ thi ele@ ios .doi.gov>
Subject: Re: Civil Wai· Grant Ann ouncement
Hey, all. Also, my ce ll numb er is 202 -897-800 1. Lookin g fo1wa rd to a great event on Wedn esday!
Rusty
On Th u, Jun 29, 20 17 at 4:29 PM, Boulton, Caro line <caroline boulton@io s.doi .gov> wro te:
Hi Paul,
Th anks for th e infonn ation and photos! I have adde d Rusty and Aai·on so th at you have their contact
infonn ation .
We ai·e lookin g to have the following on the tour :
Secretaiy Z inke
Mrs . Z inke
Laur a Rigas
Aai·on OR Rusty
Doug Dom enech
Tami Heilemann (photog raph er)
Securi ty detail (1)
Best ,
Caro line

 On Thu , Jun 29 , 2017 at 4 :16 PM , Paul Cous san <pcoussan@civilwar.or g> wrote :
Thanks for chattin g with us!
I'm sendin g the link to the An tietam NB map . The driving tour wou ld generally follow that rou te,
and we' d stop at The Cornfield (3, 4), Bloody Lan e (8) and Lower Bridge (9) before heading back to
the news conference at the Dunker Church/Ma1yland Mo num ent (1). The lunch wo uld be at the
Mumma Barn (6) .
htg>s ://www .nps.gov/ anti/pl anyomv isit/upload/park%120map.pdf
Attached are a few pictures of the Cornfiel d, Dunk er Church, Bloody Angle and Burn side 's bridge .
I'm also includin g an map of the news conference setup.
Could you send me the name s of the folks you all woul d want to have on the priva te tour? Just so we
can have a head coun t in case we need to have the van and a staff car following behind .
Thank you guys for all your work to make this event happe n- we're ve1y much looking fo1ward to
it! We've been in contact with Doug Domenech , Heather Swift and Jennifer Mumma1t as well .
Please let me know if you need anything from us. We will see you out on the battlefi eld Monday!
Paul Coussan
Civil War Tm st
From: Caro line Boulton [m ailto :carolin e boulton@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Thur sday, June 29, 20 17 2:31 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Subject: Re: Civil War Grant Ann oun cemen t

Okay great! 3 is fine. 202-208 -4025 is the best number.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29 , 2017 , at 2:27 PM , Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org> wrote:
Great! What is the best number to reach you? Wo uld 3pm work? Meg Martin , our
comms director wi ll join as well .
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29 , 2017 , at 2:25 PM , Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote :
Hi Paul ,
We should be able to in a few minu tes--look for a call then! I'd be with
Rusty Roddy, our Dire ctor of Schedulin g & Advance .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Jun 29 , 2017 at 2 :20 PM , Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
wrote :
Caroline ,

 Would you be avai lable for a quick call to discuss the Secretaiy's
schedul e next Wednesday , July 5 at Anti etam ? Thanks!
Paul Coussan
Civil Wai· Tmst
202-367-1861
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wa rded me ssage:

From: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Date: June 29, 2017 at 2:05:44 PM EDT
To: Jim Campi <icampi @civilwar.or g>, Meg Maitin
<mm a1tin@civilwar.org>
Subject: Fwd: Civil War Grant Announcement
Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin fo1wa rded me ssage:

From: Jim Campi <icampi @civilwar.org>
Date: June 28, 2017 at 9:33:30 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Cai·o line" <>
Cc: Meg Ma1tin <mma1tin@civilwar.org> , Paul
Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
Subject: RE: Civil War Grant Announcement
Cai·oline ,
Thank you for your email - we ai·e excited about
the event as well!
I've copied Meg Maitin (our Communic ations
Manager) and Paul Coussan (our Federal
Relations Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomoITow
regai·ding the vehicle manife st for the VIP tour .
We are picturing the event speakers, a driver , an
NP S historian , and the Secretaiy and other DOI
leader s/staff.
Regarding the lunch , Meg is workin g on those
details. The pai·k recommended that the
Secretaiy have lunch with a small group of
VIPs, rather than with NP S personn el. We wi ll
get you a rec ommend ed list of lunch attend ees
tomoITow too. The Civil Wai· Tm st wi ll
provide the lunche s.
I hope this is helpful- thank s again!
Jim

 From: Boulton , Caroline
[mailto:caro line boult on@ ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Wedne sday , June 28 , 2017 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <jcampi @c ivilwar.or g>
Subject: Civi l War Grant Announcement
Hi Jim ,
I'm helpin g coor dinat e logistics for the
Secretaiy's trip to Antietam next week. I was
hoping you coul d help out with the follow ing:

• Who would be joining the tour? We will
need to coord inate a vehicle mani fest to
ensure eve1yo ne has a seat and to ensure
the prop er people ai·e in the vehicle with
the Secretaiy.
• In regard s to the lun ch--we ai·e happ y to
have the Secretaiy do a lunch afte1wai·ds,
especially ifNPS employees are able to
jo in . Wh at were you imagining for the
lunch ? Wou ld it be BYO or wo uld the
Civil Wai· Tmst be providing lunches?
We appreciate your help with sett ing thi s event
up , and we're excited it's finally happening!
Ple ase feel free to reach out if you have any
que stions for me as well .
Best,
Cai·oline

Cai·oline Boult on
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi. gov 1 Schedulin g@ios.doi.gov

Cai·olin e Boult on
Deprutment of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Schedulin g@ios.doi. gov

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov 1 Schedulin g@ios .doi.gov

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Mon Jul 03 2017 06:06 :24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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Caroline Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios.do i.gov>,
laura_rigas@ ios.doi.gov
Tour Today

Elaine- Laura and I are jo ining the Lincoln tour today. The Secretary mentioned it is in the
morning. What time is it? Also probably neeor someone to drive us as overflow. Thanks.

"Hackett , G" <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
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Mon Jul 03 2017 06: 11:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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Caroline Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios.do i.gov>,
laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov
Re:To urToday

I let Lola know yesterday afternoon that Rick Fowler with the BB called and told me they were not getting into DC until
late this morning. They may not be able to do the Lincoln today, but are open to Wednesday moming.....they are
going to get the Secretary backstage to meet them this evening at the Dress Rehearsal.
Sorry!

On Mon, Jul 3, 20 17 at 8:06 AM, Downey Magallanes <downey magallanes@ ios.do i.gov>
wrote:
Elaine- Laura and I are joining the Lincoln to ur today. The Secretary
mentioned it is in the morning.
What time is it? A lso probably neeor someone to drive us as
overflow . Thanks.

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Elaine Hackett
N PS Congress ional Liaison

 1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

Downey Magallanes <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>
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Downey Magallanes <dow ney_ magallanes@ios.doi .gov>
Mon Jul 03 20 17 06:17 :40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hackett, G" <ela ine_hackett@nps.gov>
Caroline Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi .gov> ,
"laura_rigas@ios .doi.gov " <laura_rigas@ios .doi .gov>
Re: Tour Today

Ok. Thanks.
On Jul 3, 2017 , at 8:1 1 AM, Hackett , G <elaine hackett@nps .gov> wrote:
I let Lola know yesterday afternoon that Rick Fowler with the BB called and told me they were not
getting into DC until late this morning. They may not be able to do the Lincoln today, but are open to
Wednesday morning.....they are going to get the Secretary backstageto meet them this evening at the
Dress Rehearsal.
Sorry!

On Mon, Jul 3, 20 17 at 8:06 AM, Downey Magalla nes
<downey magallanes@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Elaine- Laura and I are joining the Lincoln tour today. The Secretary
mentioned it is in the morning.
What time is it? Also probab ly neecllllll or someone to drive us as
overflow . Thanks .

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Elaine Hackett
N PS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

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Visit with Rep. Scalise - Tomorrow @ 1pm

"Gosnell , Ellen" <Ellen.Gosnell@mail.house.gov>
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"Gosnell, Ellen" <Ellen.Gosnell@ma il.house.gov >
Thu Jun 29 20 1719:3 1:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"caroli ne_ boulton@ ios. do i .gov" <caro line_boulto n@ios .doi.gov >
V isit w ith Rep . Scalise - Tomorro w @ 1pm

Hi Caroline ,
We are all set for Secretaiy Zinke 's 1pm visit tomon ow. Just for your awareness Secretaiy Price will also
be visiting at that time. Our Scalise hold room is 5NW07. We will also have staff there that can meet your
group at the Main Entran ce an d help show the Secreta1y where to go. Please don 't hesitate to email or call
me if you have any last minute questions. Thank you!
Best,

Elle n Gosnell
Scheduler
House Maj ority Whip Steve Scalise
Mobile I (202) 641-5148

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Thu Jun 29 20 17 20:17:49 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Homme l Scott <scott_hommel@ios.do i.gov>
Fwd: Vis it w ith Rep . Sca lise - Tomorrow @ 1pm

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From: "Gosnell, Ellen" <Ellen.Gosnell@mail.house.gov >
Date: June 29 , 20 17 at 9:31 :31 PM EDT
To: "carol ine boulton@ios.doi.gov " <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Visit with Rep. Scali se - Tomorrow @ 1pm
Hi Caroline ,

 We are all set for Secretaiy Zinke's 1pm visit tomoITow. Just for your awareness Secretaiy
Price will also be visiting at that time. Our Scalise hold room is 5NW07. We will also have
staff there that can meet your group at th e Main Entrance and help show th e Secretaiy where
to go. Please don 't hesitate to email or call me if you have any last minute questions. Thank
you !
Best,
Elle n Gosnell
Scheduler
House Maj ority Whip Steve Scalise
Mobile I (202) 64 1-5148

Scott Hommel <scott hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Jun 29 2017 20:29:40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: V isit with Rep. Scalise - Tomorro w @ 1pm

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Is Lola going?
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff
Department of the Interior

On Jun 29, 2017, at 10:17 PM, Caroline Boulton <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Gosnell, Ellen" <Ellen.Gosnell@mail.house.gov >
Date: June 29 , 2017 at 9:31:31 PM EDT
To: "carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov " <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Visit with Rep. Scalise - Tomorrow@ 1pm
Hi Caroline ,
We are all set for Secretaiy Zinke 's 1pm visit tomoITow. Just for your awareness
Secretaiy Price will also be visiting at th at time. Our Scalise hold room is
5NW07. We will also have staff there that can mee t your group at the Main
Entrance and help show the Secretaiy where to go . Please don 't hesitate to email
or call me if you have any last minute questions. Thank you !
Best,

 Elle n Gosnell
Scheduler
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise
Mobile I (202) 641-5148

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Thu Jun 29 20 17 20:30:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scott Homme l <scott_hommel@ios.do i.gov>
Re: V isit with Rep . Scalise - Tomorro w @ 1pm

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Good question , I'm actually not sure. Will you ask him in the morning?
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On Jun 29, 2017, at 10:29 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Is Lola going?
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff
Department of the Interior

On Jun 29, 2017, at 10:17 PM, Caro line Boulton <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
wrote:

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Gosnell, Ellen" <Ellen.Gosnell@mail.house.gov >
Date: June 29, 2017 at 9:31 :31 PM EDT
To: "carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov "
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Subject: Visit with Rep. Scalise - Tomorrow @ 1pm
Hi Caroline,
We are all set for Secretaiy Zinke 's 1pm visit tomo1rnw . Just for
your awai·eness Secretaiy Price will also be visiting at that time. Our
Scalise hold room is 5NW07. We will also have staff there that can
meet your group at th e Main Entran ce and help show th e Secretaiy
where to go . Please don 't hesitate to email or call me if you have
any last minute questions. Thank you !

 Best,

Ellen Gosnell

Scheduler

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise
Mobile (202) 641-5148

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Special Requests for the Secretary

"Hackett , G" <elaine hackett@nps.gov>
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"Hackett, G" <elaine_hackett@nps.gov >
Thu Jun 29 20 17 10:10:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>, Scheduling
SIO <scheduling_sio@ios.do i.gov>
Special Requests for the Secretary

Caroline,
My friend with The Beach Boys and I were discussing that Mike Love, his wife Jacqueline and John Stamos might
want to see the Lincoln underground. Their schedulewill probably only allow them to do something in the morningof
July 3. They will have sound check early afternoon and the dress rehearsal, so their only option might be in the
morning.
Can you see if the Secretary's schedule will allow for us to take them in the morning? Thanks

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Elaine Hackett
N PS Congress ional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washi ngton, DC 20240
202-208-733 1 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

"S10, Scheduling" <scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov>
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"SIO, Schedul ing" <schedul ing_sio@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Jun 29 20 17 10:27:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hackett, G" <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
Re: Special Requests for the Secretary

The Secretary was going to take the day to be with his fami ly, but I can ask him if he'd come into
the office for it.
On Thu, Ju n 29, 2017 at 12:10 PM, Hackett , G <elaine hackett@nps .gov> wrote:

 Caroline,
My friend with The Beach Boys and I were discussing that Mike Love, his wife Jacqueline and John Stamos might
want to see the Lincoln underground. Their schedule will probably only allow them to do something in the morning
of July 3. They will have sound check early afternoon and the dress rehearsal, so their only option might be in the
morning.
Can you see if the Secretary's schedule will allow for us to take them in the morning? Thanks

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
_______________________
Elaine Hackett
NPS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

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Fwd: Checking in: Greece and Turkey Trip in August
Attac hments:
/71. Fwd: Checking in: Greece and Turkey Trip in AugusU1 .1 Zinke Greece and Turkey
A ug 2017 0627 16.docx

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"Senhadji, Karen" <karen_senhadj i@ios.do i.gov>
Tue Jun 27 20 17 22:07:01 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fwd: Checking in: Greece and Turkey Trip in A ugust
Zinke Greece and Turkey Aug 2017 0627 16.docx

fyi, late st

--Forwarded message - -From : Senhadji , Karen <karen senhadj i@ios.do i.gov>
Date: Wed , Jun 28, 2017 at 12:06 AM
Subject: Checki nq in: Greece and Turkey Trip in Aug ust
To: Lolita Zin ke

Hello Mrs. Zinke,
Just wanted to to uch base regarding your trip and see if you can help me with a few details? In
particular, cou ld yo u please confirm that I have summarized your itinerary correctly in the
attached and let me know what fl ights you have from Mykonos to Istanbul so I can fill in the
gaps?
The U.S. Ambassador in Athens and Consul General in Istanbul are aware of the Secretary's
upcoming visit to both cou ntries. The ir staff will assist us with security matters and official
courtes ies , including courtesy meetings at the Embassy and Cons ulate, if t he Secretary is
ava ilable and would like to do so. For the latter in Istanbul, should we try to schedu le it on
Aug ust 7 (recog nizing it is a Sunday, which may limit our options ), or on August 18 (a Friday)?
And for Athens , we may use the brief layover on Aug ust 7, correct? Please let me know if there
are any other details about the upcoming trip that would be appropriate for the U.S. Embassies/
Consulate to know. I'm happy to discuss by phone if that is eas ier.
Thank yo u in advance for yo ur help .
Regards, Karen
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Karen Senhad j i
Direc tor, Office of International Affairs
Office of the Secreta1y
U.S. Depa1imen t of the Inte1ior
karen _ senhadj i@ios .doi.gov
Office 202-208-5479 , Cell 202 -510-065 1

 

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Travel Itinerary

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Ju n 23 2017 16:00:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Se nhadji, Karen" <karen_senhadj i@ios.do i.gov>
Trave l Iti nerary

Hi Karen!
I recall yo u mentioned that Mrs. Zinke had given you a copy of the ir trave l itinerary for Aug ust.
Would you mind sending it to me so I can alert the White House as to their plans?
Thanks!
Caroline

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Karen Senhadji <karen senhadji@ios.doi.gov>
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Karen Senhadji <karen_sen hadj i@ios.doi.gov >
Mon Jun 26 2017 21:39:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Travel Iti nerary

Hi again! I am still piecing toget her the details , and will copy you on my next message to her
with the latest , if that works? Sorry , am on leave working off of my phone . More to come!
-Original message -From : "Bou lton , Caro line" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Date: 6/23/ 17 6:0 1 PM (GMT-05 :00)
To: "Sen hadj i, Karen" <karen senhadji@ios .doi.gov >
Subject: Trave l Itinerary
Hi Karen!
I recall yo u mentio ned that Mrs. Zinke had give n you a copy of the ir trave l itinerary for Aug ust.
Would you mind sending it to me so I can alert the White House as to their plans?
Thanks!
Caroline

 -Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Re: Request of Information - Embassy of Colombia.
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/73. Re: Request of Information - Embassy of Colombia ./2. 1
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"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Jun 19 2017 16:01:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Taylor , Ethan" <ethan_tay lor@ ios.doi.gov >
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: Request of Informat ion - Embassy of Colomb ia.
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The lawyers said that Mrs . Zinke may accept the flowers if they are under $390. The gift will be conside red a gift to
Secreta ry Zinke under the Foreign Gift exception , so we have doc ument the precise value. I'm looping in Caroline to
provide the best contact information.

On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:47 PM, Taylor, Ethan <ethan taylor@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Tim ,
Please see below. What phone number would you suggest that we give to the Co lomb ian
Embassy so they can have flowers delivered to Secretary Zinke's wife? And to whose
attentio n should the flowers be sent?
Thanks in adva nce.
Ethan Taylor
Senior Policy Advisor
Office of Internationa l Affairs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washi ngton , DC 20240
202-513-7748 (office )
202-527-4085 (cell)
www.doi.gov/i ntl

--Forwarded message --From : Cam ila Pinto <CPinto@colombiaemb.org >
Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:22 PM
Subject: Request of Information - Embassy of Colombia .
To: "ethan taylo r@ios .doi.gov " <ethan taylor@ios.doi.gov >

 Good day, Mr. Taylor.
I hope this email finds you well.
On the behalf of the Embassy of Colombia to the United States, I'm writing th is message for
ask you a favor.
The Embassy as a toke n of appreciation and friends hip want to share with Mrs. Lolita Hand
Zinke the richness of the flower industry of our country , so we would like to ask you if you can
provide us the best contact phone number and the address we can send it.
I apprec iate in advance the informat ion provided.

Kindest Regards ,

Maria Camila Pinto S.
Intern
Embassy of Colombia
•:cpinto@colombiaemb.org
(: (202) 387.8338 ext 227
1724 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington , D.C. 20036

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"Taylor , Ethan" <ethan taylor@ios.doi.gov>
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"Taylor , Etha n" <ethan_tay lor@ ios.do i.gov>
Tue Jun 20 20 17 07:10: 12 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulto n@ios .doi.gov>
Re: Request of Informat ion - Embassy of Colomb ia.
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Thanks, Tim. (What an odd number?)
Caroli ne -- Please let me know to whom the flowers should be addressed (Secretary Zinke
himself?) and the best phone number to include for delivery.
Many tha nks in advance .
Ethan Taylor
Senior Policy Advisor
Office of Internat ional Affa irs
Department of the Interior

 1849 C Street , NW
Washington, DC 20240
202-5 13-7748 (office )
202-527-4085 (cell)
www.doi.gov/i ntl

On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 6:01 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
The lawyers said that Mrs. Zinke may accept the flowers if they are under $390. The gift will be considered a gift
to Secretary Zinke under the Foreign Gift exception , so we have document the precise value . I'm looping in Caroline
to provide the best contac t information.

On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:47 PM, Taylor, Ethan <ethan taylor@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Tim,
Please see below. What phone number would you suggest that we give to the Colombian
Embassy so they can have flowers delivered to Secretary Zinke's wife? And to whose
attent ion shou ld the flowers be sent?
Thanks in advance.
Ethan Taylor
Senior Policy Advisor
Office of Internationa l Affairs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washing ton, DC 20240
202-513-7748 (office)
202-527-4085 (cell)
www.do i.gov/intl

--Forwarded message --From: Camila Pinto <CPinto@co lombiaemb.org >
Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:22 PM
Subject: Request of Information - Embassy of Colombia .
To: "ethan taylor@ios .doi.gov " <ethan taylor@ ios.doi.gov >

Good day, Mr. Taylor.
I hope this email finds you well.
On the behalf of the Embassy of Colombia to the United States , I'm writing th is message for
ask you a favor.
The Embassy as a token of apprec iation and friendship want to share with Mrs. Lolita Hand
Zinke the richness of the flower industry of our country , so we would like to ask you if you
can provide us the best contact phone number and the address we can send it.
I apprec iate in advance the informat ion provided.

Kindest Regards ,

 Maria Camila Pinto S.
Intern
Embassy of Colombia
•:cpinto@ colombiaemb.org
(: (202) 387.8338 ext 227
1724 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washinoton , D.C. 20036

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www.colombiaemb.or g
www.cancilleria. gov.co

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Tue Jun 20 20 17 12:19:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Taylor , Etha n" <ethan_tay lor@ ios.do i.gov>
"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Request of Information - Embassy of Colomb ia.
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Hi Ethan,
They can be sent to my name ; probably easiest. The best phone number will depend when they
are sending them, but they can call 202-209-9300 or 202-208-7351 .
Best,
Caroli ne
On Tue, Ju n 20, 2017 at 9:10 AM, Taylor , Ethan <ethan taylor@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks, Tim. (What an odd number?)
Caroline -- Please let me know to whom the flowers should be addressed (Secretary Zinke
himself?) and the best phone number to include for delivery.
Many thanks in advance.
Ethan Taylor
Senior Policy Adviso r
Office of Internationa l Affai rs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washi ngton, DC 20240
202-513-7748 (office )
202-527-4085 (cell)
www. doi.gov/intl

 On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 6:01 PM, Nigborowicz, Timot hy <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
The lawyers said that Mrs. Zinke may acce pt the flowers if they are under $390 . T he gift w ill be considered a
gift to Secre tary Z inke under the Foreign Gift except ion, so w e have docu ment the precise val ue. I'm looping in
Caroline to prov ide the best contact information.

On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:47 PM, Taylor, Ethan <ethan taylor@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Tim,
Please see below. What phone number would you suggest that we give to the Colombian
Embassy so they ca n have flowers delivered to Secretary Zinke's wife? And to whose
attention should the flowers be sent?
Thanks in advance .
Ethan Taylor
Senior Policy Adv isor
Office of International Affairs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Was hington , DC 20240
202-513-77 48 (office )
202-527-4085 (cell)
www.do i.gov/intl

--Forwarded message --From: Camila Pinto <CPinto@co lombiaemb.org >
Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:22 PM
Subject: Request of Information - Embassy of Colombia .
To: "ethan taylor@ios.doi.gov " <ethan taylor@ ios.do i.gov>

Good day, Mr. Taylor .
I hope this email finds you well.
On the beha lf of the Embassy of Colombia to the United States , I'm writing this message
for ask yo u a favor .
The Embassy as a toke n of apprec iation and friends hip want to share with Mrs. Lolita
Hand Zinke the richness of the flower industry of our country, so we wo uld like to ask you
if yo u can provide us the best contact phone number and the address we can send it.
I appreciate in advance the information provided .

Kindest Regards ,

Maria Camila Pinto S.
Intern
Embassy of Colomb ia
•:cpinto@colombiaemb.org

(: (202) 387.8338 ext 227
1724 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

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Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Taylor , Ethan" <ethan taylor@ios.doi.gov>
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"Taylor , Etha n" <ethan_tay lor@ ios.doi.gov >
Tue Jun 20 20 17 12:38:10 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Request of Informat ion - Embassy of Colomb ia.
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Perfect -- please stay tu ned.
Thanks again.
Ethan Taylor
Senior Policy Advisor
Office of Internat ional Affa irs
Department of t he Interior
1849 C Street , NW
Washi ngton, DC 20240
202-513-7748 (office )
202-527-4085 (cell)
www .doi.gov/ intl

On Tue, Ju n 20, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Etha n,
They can be sent to my name ; probably easiest. The best phone number will depe nd when
they are sending them , but they can call 202-209-9300 or 202-208-735 1.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Ju n 20, 2017 at 9:10 AM, Taylor , Ethan <ethan taylo r@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Thanks , Tim. (What an odd number? )

I

I

 Caroli ne -- Please let me know to whom the flowers should be addressed (Secretary Zinke
himself?) and the best phone number to include for delivery .
Many thanks in adva nce.
Ethan Taylo r
Sen ior Policy Advisor
Office of International Affairs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Was hington , DC 20240
202-513-7748 (office )
202-527-4085 (cell)
www .doi.gov/i ntl

On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 6:01 PM, Nigborowicz, Timot hy <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi .g
ov> wrote:
The lawyers said that Mrs. Zinke may accept the flowers if they are under $390. The gift will be considered
a gift to Secretary Zinke under the Foreign Gift exception, so we have document the precise value. I'm looping
in Caroline to provide the best contact information.

On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:47 PM, Taylor , Ethan <ethan taylor@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Tim,
Please see below. What phone number would you suggest that we give to the
Colom bian Embassy so they can have flowers delivered to Secretary Zinke's wife? And
to whose attention sho uld the flowers be sent?
Thanks in advance .
Ethan Taylor
Senior Policy Adv isor
Office of International Affairs
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Was hington , DC 20240
202-513-77 48 (office )
202-527-4085 (cell)
www .doi.gov/intl

--Forwarded message --From: Camila Pinto <CPinto@colombiaemb.org >
Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:22 PM
Subject: Request of Information - Embassy of Colombia.
To: "ethan taylor@ios.doi.gov " <ethan taylor@ ios.do i.gov>

Good day , Mr. Taylor .
I hope this ema il finds yo u well.
On the beha lf of the Embassy of Colombia to the United States , I'm writing this
message for ask yo u a favor .

 The Embassy as a token of apprec iation and friendsh ip want to share w ith Mrs. Lolita
Hand Zinke the richness of the flower industry of our country , so we w ould like to ask
you if you can provide us the best contact phone number and the address we can send
it.
I appreciate in advance the information provided.

Kindest Regards ,

Maria Camila Pinto S.
Intern
Embassy of Colombia
•:cpinto@colombiaemb.org
(: (202) 387 .8338 ext 227
1724 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

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www.colombiaemb.or g
www.canciIleria. gov .co

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Ca roline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Ethan Taylor <ethan taylor@ios.doi.gov>
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Ethan Taylor <ethan_ta ylor@ios.do i.gov>
Fri Jun 23 2017 06 :48 :53 GMT-060 0 (MDT)
carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov
Nigborow icz Timothy <timothy _nig borow icz@ios.doi.go v>,
Senhadj i Karen M <karen_senhadji@ios.do i.gov>, Dow nes David
R <David_Dow nes@ ios.do i.gov>
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Hi Carol ine,
Please see the message from Ms. Pinto at the Colomb ian Embassy below . The flowers have an
estimated value of $40 and Ms . Pinto w ill reach out to yo u directly to arrange for delivery early
next w eek .

 Cheers.
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Cami la Pinto <CPinto@colombiaemb.org >
Date: June 21 , 2017 at 11:48:45 AM EDT
To: "Taylor , Ethan" <ethan tay lor@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: RE: Request of Information - Embassy of Colombia.
Hola , Mr. Taylor.
Thank you very much for your response and help .
I understand , but please help me let the Office of Ethics know that the Colombian flowers
bouquet is worth in $40.
Therefore , personally I will be delivering the gift between Monday and Tuesday if you
considerate that everything is well.
Have a great day.
Best,
Camila Pinto.
From: Taylor , Ethan (mailto:ethan tay lor@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Tuesday, June 20 , 2017 3:04 PM
To: Cam ila Pinto
Cc: Senhadj i, Karen M; Dow nes, David R
Subject: Re: Request of Informat ion - Embassy of Colomb ia.

Hola Ms . Pinto ,
Thank you for the kind gesture of friendship. After consulting with om Ethics Office , Mrs.
Zinke may accept the flowers -- as long as they are valued at less than $390. The flowers will
be considered a gift to Secretaiy Zinke under the Foreign Gift exception so we are required to
document the precise value. Could you kindly prov ide that infonna tion to us in advance?
Please send the flowers to:
Cai·oline Boulton
Office of the Secreta1y
1849 C St., NW
Washington , DC 20240
202-209-9300 or 202-208-735 1
Cuidese .
Ethan Taylor
Senior Policy Advisor
Office of Internat ional Affairs
Depaiiment of the Interior
1849 C Sti·eet, NW
Washington , DC 20240
202-513-7748 (office)
202-527-4085 (cell)

 www .doi.gov/intl

On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:22 PM , Camila Pinto <CPinto@colombiaemb.org> wrote:
Good day, Mr. Taylor.

I hope this email finds you well.
On the behalf of the Embassy of Colombia to the United States , I'm writing this
message for ask you a favor.
The Embassy as a token of apprec iation and friendship want to share with Mrs .
Lolita Hand Zinke the richness of the flower industry of our country , so we would like
to ask you if you can provide us the best contact phone number and the address we
can send it.
I appreciate in advance the information provided.

Kindest Regards ,

Maria Camila Pinto S.
Intern
Embassy of Colombia
•:cpinto@colombiaemb.org
(: (202 ) 387.8338 ext 227
1724 Massachuse tts Ave NW
Washington , D.C. 20036

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Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

Aaron Flint <(b)
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Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Wed Jun 21 2017 12:07:25 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple other Army officers drok the
19th Special Forces Group getting ready to head overseas are gonna make a quick trip up to
DC tomorrow. Would afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be the best day to stop in and say
hi?
Thanks
Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Jun 21 2017 12:13:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Re: Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

Given his challenging hearing schedule this week, there isn't a ton of time. Let me talk to him
about what his and Lola's plans are for the evenings before I offer you any late afternoon times.
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
wrote:
Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple other Army officers drok the
19th Special Forces Group getting ready to head overseas are gonna make a quick trip up to
DC tomorrow. Would afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be the best day to stop in and
say hi?
Thanks
Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Aaron Flint <(b)

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Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Wed Jun 21 2017 12:19:41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

You got it. Even a quick drop in to say hi is fine
On Jun 21, 2017 14:14, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Given his challenging hearing schedule this week, there isn't a ton of time. Let me talk to him
about what his and Lola's plans are for the evenings before I offer you any late afternoon
times.
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
wrote:
Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple other Army officers drok
the 19th Special Forces Group getting ready to head overseas are gonna make a quick trip
up to DC tomorrow. Would afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be the best day to stop
in and say hi?
Thanks
Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Aaron Flint <(b)
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Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Wed Jun 21 2017 20:30:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

Hey Caroline,
If Friday works, we were able to get Jessica a last minute flight out from Montana so she could
join us then also.
Aaron Flint
On Jun 21, 2017 14:14, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:

 Given his challenging hearing schedule this week, there isn't a ton of time. Let me talk to him
about what his and Lola's plans are for the evenings before I offer you any late afternoon
times.
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
wrote:
Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple other Army officers drok
the 19th Special Forces Group getting ready to head overseas are gonna make a quick trip
up to DC tomorrow. Would afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be the best day to stop
in and say hi?
Thanks
Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Jun 22 2017 12:26:15 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Re: Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

Hey Aaron,
They're trying to get out of the office earlier tomorrow since they have an out-of-office meeting in
the afternoon. Are you free to swing by around 4:30 or 5? Let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:30 PM, Aaron Flint <(b)
Hey Caroline,

(6)

wrote:

If Friday works, we were able to get Jessica a last minute flight out from Montana so she
could join us then also.
Aaron Flint
On Jun 21, 2017 14:14, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Given his challenging hearing schedule this week, there isn't a ton of time. Let me talk to
him about what his and Lola's plans are for the evenings before I offer you any late
afternoon times.
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
wrote:
Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple other Army officers drok
the 19th Special Forces Group getting ready to head overseas are gonna make a quick

 trip up to DC tomorrow. Would afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be the best day to
stop in and say hi?
Thanks
Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Aaron Flint <(b)
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(6)
Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Thu Jun 22 2017 12:35:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

Today or tomorrow?
On Jun 22, 2017 14:26, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hey Aaron,
They're trying to get out of the office earlier tomorrow since they have an out-of-office meeting
in the afternoon. Are you free to swing by around 4:30 or 5? Let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:30 PM, Aaron Flint <(b)
Hey Caroline,

(6)

wrote:

If Friday works, we were able to get Jessica a last minute flight out from Montana so she
could join us then also.
Aaron Flint
On Jun 21, 2017 14:14, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Given his challenging hearing schedule this week, there isn't a ton of time. Let me talk to
him about what his and Lola's plans are for the evenings before I offer you any late
afternoon times.

 On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
wrote:
Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple other Army officers
drok the 19th Special Forces Group getting ready to head overseas are gonna make a
quick trip up to DC tomorrow. Would afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be the
best day to stop in and say hi?
Thanks
Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Aaron Flint <(b)
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(6)
Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Thu Jun 22 2017 12:40:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

Sorry...driving and replied too quick. Will run over this afternoon
On Jun 22, 2017 14:35, "Aaron Flint" <(b)
Today or tomorrow?

wrote:

(6)

On Jun 22, 2017 14:26, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hey Aaron,
They're trying to get out of the office earlier tomorrow since they have an out-of-office
meeting in the afternoon. Are you free to swing by around 4:30 or 5? Let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:30 PM, Aaron Flint <(b)
Hey Caroline,

(6)

wrote:

If Friday works, we were able to get Jessica a last minute flight out from Montana so she
could join us then also.

 Aaron Flint
On Jun 21, 2017 14:14, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Given his challenging hearing schedule this week, there isn't a ton of time. Let me talk
to him about what his and Lola's plans are for the evenings before I offer you any late
afternoon times.
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
wrote:
Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple other Army officers
drok the 19th Special Forces Group getting ready to head overseas are gonna make
a quick trip up to DC tomorrow. Would afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be
the best day to stop in and say hi?
Thanks
Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Jun 22 2017 13:05:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Re: Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

Today. Can we do 5 for real instead? Things are running over here.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 22, 2017, at 2:40 PM, Aaron Flint <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Sorry...driving and replied too quick. Will run over this afternoon
On Jun 22, 2017 14:35, "Aaron Flint" <(b)
Today or tomorrow?

(6)

wrote:

On Jun 22, 2017 14:26, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

 wrote:
Hey Aaron,
They're trying to get out of the office earlier tomorrow since they have an out-ofoffice meeting in the afternoon. Are you free to swing by around 4:30 or 5? Let
me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:30 PM, Aaron Flint <(b)
wrote:
Hey Caroline,

(6)

If Friday works, we were able to get Jessica a last minute flight out from
Montana so she could join us then also.
Aaron Flint
On Jun 21, 2017 14:14, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Given his challenging hearing schedule this week, there isn't a ton of time.
Let me talk to him about what his and Lola's plans are for the evenings
before I offer you any late afternoon times.
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
wrote:
Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple other
Army officers drok the 19th Special Forces Group getting ready to head
overseas are gonna make a quick trip up to DC tomorrow. Would
afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be the best day to stop in and
say hi?
Thanks
Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Aaron Flint <(b)

(6)

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Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Thu Jun 22 2017 13:22:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

Perfect. That gives us a little more time to change etc
On Jun 22, 2017 15:05, "Caroline Boulton" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Today. Can we do 5 for real instead? Things are running over here.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 22, 2017, at 2:40 PM, Aaron Flint <(b)

wrote:

(6)

Sorry...driving and replied too quick. Will run over this afternoon
On Jun 22, 2017 14:35, "Aaron Flint" <(b)
Today or tomorrow?

wrote:

(6)

On Jun 22, 2017 14:26, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hey Aaron,
They're trying to get out of the office earlier tomorrow since they have an outof-office meeting in the afternoon. Are you free to swing by around 4:30 or 5?
Let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:30 PM, Aaron Flint <(b)
wrote:
Hey Caroline,

(6)

If Friday works, we were able to get Jessica a last minute flight out from
Montana so she could join us then also.
Aaron Flint
On Jun 21, 2017 14:14, "Boulton, Caroline"
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Given his challenging hearing schedule this week, there isn't a ton of
time. Let me talk to him about what his and Lola's plans are for the
evenings before I offer you any late afternoon times.
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Aaron Flint
<(b) (6)
wrote:
Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple other
Army officers drok the 19th Special Forces Group getting ready to head
overseas are gonna make a quick trip up to DC tomorrow. Would
afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be the best day to stop in and
say hi?
Thanks

 Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Aaron Flint <(b)

(6)

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Aaron Flint <(b) (6)
Thu Jun 22 2017 13:37:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Hey Caroline- making a quick trip to DC

In addition to me, Jessica will be there. And also those two Army officers from the 19th Special
Forces Group should make it too as long as they don't get stuck in traffic. Burgin and Stafford
are their names. Both Captains
On Jun 22, 2017 15:22, "Aaron Flint" <(b) (6)
Perfect. That gives us a little more time to change etc

wrote:

On Jun 22, 2017 15:05, "Caroline Boulton" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Today. Can we do 5 for real instead? Things are running over here.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 22, 2017, at 2:40 PM, Aaron Flint <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Sorry...driving and replied too quick. Will run over this afternoon
On Jun 22, 2017 14:35, "Aaron Flint" <(b)
Today or tomorrow?

(6)

wrote:

On Jun 22, 2017 14:26, "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hey Aaron,
They're trying to get out of the office earlier tomorrow since they have an
out-of-office meeting in the afternoon. Are you free to swing by around 4:30
or 5? Let me know!

 Thanks,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:30 PM, Aaron Flint <(b)
wrote:
Hey Caroline,

(6)

If Friday works, we were able to get Jessica a last minute flight out from
Montana so she could join us then also.
Aaron Flint
On Jun 21, 2017 14:14, "Boulton, Caroline"
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Given his challenging hearing schedule this week, there isn't a ton of
time. Let me talk to him about what his and Lola's plans are for the
evenings before I offer you any late afternoon times.
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Aaron Flint
<(b) (6)
wrote:
Zinke said to stop in and see the office etc. Myself and a couple
other Army officers drok the 19th Special Forces Group getting ready
to head overseas are gonna make a quick trip up to DC tomorrow.
Would afternoon Thursday or sometime Friday be the best day to
stop in and say hi?
Thanks
Aaron Flint
c (b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Caroline,
I hope this email finds you well!! If you’re still traveling, I hope it’s fun, if you’re at home, I hope you’re
getting some rest!
Our Chief of Staff, Heidi Green, will have her family in town the week of July 2nd – July 9th and I
mentioned to her the Interior van tour. She’s interested in taking that tour and I wanted to reach out and
see if it is available on July 3rd? I think they’d want to do the whole day (9:30am-3pm) and I know they’ll
have at least 4 people. I think you told me a minimum of 6? I’m confident we’ll get more, I’m just waiting
to hear from her.
If it isn’t available on July 3rd, is there another day that week that it is?
Thank you!
Bethany

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Let me know re: availability that day!
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Date: Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:57 PM
Subject: Interior Van
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

Caroline,
I hope this email finds you well!! If you’re still traveling, I hope it’s fun, if you’re at home, I hope you’re
getting some rest!
Our Chief of Staff, Heidi Green, will have her family in town the week of July 2nd – July 9th and I
mentioned to her the Interior van tour. She’s interested in taking that tour and I wanted to reach out and
see if it is available on July 3rd? I think they’d want to do the whole day (9:30am-3pm) and I know they’ll
have at least 4 people. I think you told me a minimum of 6? I’m confident we’ll get more, I’m just waiting
to hear from her.
If it isn’t available on July 3rd, is there another day that week that it is?
Thank you!
Bethany

USDAColorsealCOC-

Bethany Hudson
Deputy Director of Scheduling & Protocol Officer
Office of the Secretary
United States Department of Agriculture
Office: 202-720-5949
Cell: 202-407-0106

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G Hackett <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Interior Van

I have a tour arranged for the Deputy Counsel to the President and Lola added a couple of
people on this tour in July 3 but let me check to see if the 6th or 7th will work. I'll check
tomorrow.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 21, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Let me know re: availability that day!
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<Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
Date: Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:57 PM
Subject: Interior Van
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

Caroline,
I hope this email finds you well!! If you’re still traveling, I hope it’s fun, if you’re at home, I
hope you’re getting some rest!
Our Chief of Staff, Heidi Green, will have her family in town the week of July 2nd – July 9th
and I mentioned to her the Interior van tour. She’s interested in taking that tour and I wanted
to reach out and see if it is available on July 3rd? I think they’d want to do the whole day
(9:30am-3pm) and I know they’ll have at least 4 people. I think you told me a minimum of 6?
I’m confident we’ll get more, I’m just waiting to hear from her.
If it isn’t available on July 3rd, is there another day that week that it is?
Thank you!
Bethany

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Office of the Secretary
United States Department of Agriculture

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I think I can get (4) on the tour Friday, July 7th. The tour is from 9am until 3:30pm.
thanks

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 9:45 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Let me know re: availability that day!
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Date: Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:57 PM
Subject: Interior Van
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

Caroline,
I hope this email finds you well!! If you’re still traveling, I hope it’s fun, if you’re at home, I hope you’re
getting some rest!
Our Chief of Staff, Heidi Green, will have her family in town the week of July 2nd – July 9th and I
mentioned to her the Interior van tour. She’s interested in taking that tour and I wanted to reach out
and see if it is available on July 3rd? I think they’d want to do the whole day (9:30am-3pm) and I know
they’ll have at least 4 people. I think you told me a minimum of 6? I’m confident we’ll get more, I’m just
waiting to hear from her.
If it isn’t available on July 3rd, is there another day that week that it is?
Thank you!
Bethany

 USDAColorsealCOC-

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Deputy Director of Scheduling & Protocol Officer
Office of the Secretary
United States Department of Agriculture
Office: 202-720-5949
Cell: 202-407-0106

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and delete the email immediately.

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
_______________________
Elaine Hackett
NPS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Jun 22 2017 06:28:38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC"
<Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
Re: Interior Van
image001.png

Hi Bethany,
Elaine says it's a busy week that week with all the people in town. The 3rd is full, but she thinks
she can get (4) on the tour Friday, July 7th. The tour is from 9am until 3:30pm. I can confirm

 later today.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:57 PM, Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
<Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
I hope this email finds you well!! If you’re still traveling, I hope it’s fun, if you’re at home, I hope you’re
getting some rest!
Our Chief of Staff, Heidi Green, will have her family in town the week of July 2nd – July 9th and I
mentioned to her the Interior van tour. She’s interested in taking that tour and I wanted to reach out
and see if it is available on July 3rd? I think they’d want to do the whole day (9:30am-3pm) and I know
they’ll have at least 4 people. I think you told me a minimum of 6? I’m confident we’ll get more, I’m just
waiting to hear from her.
If it isn’t available on July 3rd, is there another day that week that it is?
Thank you!
Bethany

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Thu Jun 22 2017 06:44:27 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Interior Van

 Attachments:

image001.png

Yes! If she can, that would be great!
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 8:29 AM
To: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC <Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
Subject: Re: Interior Van
Hi Bethany,
Elaine says it's a busy week that week with all the people in town. The 3rd is full, but she thinks she can
get (4) on the tour Friday, July 7th. The tour is from 9am until 3:30pm. I can confirm later today.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:57 PM, Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
<Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
I hope this email finds you well!! If you’re still traveling, I hope it’s fun, if you’re at home, I hope you’re
getting some rest!
Our Chief of Staff, Heidi Green, will have her family in town the week of July 2nd – July 9th and I
mentioned to her the Interior van tour. She’s interested in taking that tour and I wanted to reach out
and see if it is available on July 3rd? I think they’d want to do the whole day (9:30am-3pm) and I know
they’ll have at least 4 people. I think you told me a minimum of 6? I’m confident we’ll get more, I’m just
waiting to hear from her.
If it isn’t available on July 3rd, is there another day that week that it is?
Thank you!
Bethany

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Office of the Secretary

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"Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC"
<Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
Thu Jun 22 2017 06:47:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Interior Van
image001.png

Nevermind – she’s got them a tour of the FBI on Friday. If there’s any other chance that week, let me
know!
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 8:29 AM
To: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC <Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
Subject: Re: Interior Van
Hi Bethany,
Elaine says it's a busy week that week with all the people in town. The 3rd is full, but she thinks she can
get (4) on the tour Friday, July 7th. The tour is from 9am until 3:30pm. I can confirm later today.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:57 PM, Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC
<Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
I hope this email finds you well!! If you’re still traveling, I hope it’s fun, if you’re at home, I hope you’re
getting some rest!
Our Chief of Staff, Heidi Green, will have her family in town the week of July 2nd – July 9th and I
mentioned to her the Interior van tour. She’s interested in taking that tour and I wanted to reach out
and see if it is available on July 3rd? I think they’d want to do the whole day (9:30am-3pm) and I know
they’ll have at least 4 people. I think you told me a minimum of 6? I’m confident we’ll get more, I’m just
waiting to hear from her.
If it isn’t available on July 3rd, is there another day that week that it is?
Thank you!
Bethany

USDAColorsealCOC-

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Deputy Director of Scheduling & Protocol Officer
Office of the Secretary

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 -Caroline Boulton
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Scheduling & Advance
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Jun 22 2017 08:23:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hackett, G" <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
Re: Interior Van
image001.png

Unfortunately the 7th won't work; they have a tour elsewhere. Let me know if anything else
opens up that week!
On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 8:24 AM, Hackett, G <elaine hackett@nps.gov> wrote:
I think I can get (4) on the tour Friday, July 7th. The tour is from 9am until 3:30pm.
thanks

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 9:45 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Let me know re: availability that day!
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC <Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
Date: Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:57 PM
Subject: Interior Van
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

Caroline,
I hope this email finds you well!! If you’re still traveling, I hope it’s fun, if you’re at home, I hope
you’re getting some rest!
Our Chief of Staff, Heidi Green, will have her family in town the week of July 2nd – July 9th and I
mentioned to her the Interior van tour. She’s interested in taking that tour and I wanted to reach out
and see if it is available on July 3rd? I think they’d want to do the whole day (9:30am-3pm) and I
know they’ll have at least 4 people. I think you told me a minimum of 6? I’m confident we’ll get more,
I’m just waiting to hear from her.
If it isn’t available on July 3rd, is there another day that week that it is?
Thank you!
Bethany

Bethany Hudson

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-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
_______________________
Elaine Hackett
NPS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
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Ok I'll try to figure something out.

"Hackett, G" <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
Thu Jun 22 2017 09:12:05 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Interior Van
image001.png

 On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 10:23 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Unfortunately the 7th won't work; they have a tour elsewhere. Let me know if anything else
opens up that week!
On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 8:24 AM, Hackett, G <elaine hackett@nps.gov> wrote:
I think I can get (4) on the tour Friday, July 7th. The tour is from 9am until 3:30pm.
thanks

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 9:45 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Let me know re: availability that day!
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Hudson, Bethany - OSEC, Washington DC <Bethany.Hudson@osec.usda.gov>
Date: Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 5:57 PM
Subject: Interior Van
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

Caroline,
I hope this email finds you well!! If you’re still traveling, I hope it’s fun, if you’re at home, I hope
you’re getting some rest!
Our Chief of Staff, Heidi Green, will have her family in town the week of July 2nd – July 9th and I
mentioned to her the Interior van tour. She’s interested in taking that tour and I wanted to reach
out and see if it is available on July 3rd? I think they’d want to do the whole day (9:30am-3pm)
and I know they’ll have at least 4 people. I think you told me a minimum of 6? I’m confident we’ll
get more, I’m just waiting to hear from her.
If it isn’t available on July 3rd, is there another day that week that it is?
Thank you!
Bethany

USDAColorsealCOC-

Bethany Hudson
Deputy Director of Scheduling & Protocol Officer
Office of the Secretary
United States Department of Agriculture
Office: 202-720-5949
Cell: 202-407-0106

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-Caroline Boulton
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 Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l ----Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

1 ______

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
_______________________
Elaine Hackett
NPS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
_______________________
Elaine Hackett
NPS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

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Fwd: DOD Invoices
Attachments:
/76. Fwd: DOD Invoices/1.1 Interior Collection Letter - Micah Chambers.pdf
/76. Fwd: DOD Invoices/1.2 Interior Collection Letter - Sgt Putnam.pdf
/76. Fwd: DOD Invoices/1.3 Secretary Zinke Collection Letter.pdf

"Chambers, Micah" <micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>
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"Chambers, Micah" <micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Jun 21 2017 13:17:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Timothy Nigborowicz <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>,
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: DOD Invoices
Interior Collection Letter - Micah Chambers.pdf Interior Collection
Letter - Sgt Putnam.pdf Secretary Zinke Collection Letter.pdf

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Ripchensky, Darla (Energy) <Darla Ripchensky@energy.senate.gov>
Date: Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:49 PM
Subject: DOD Invoices
To: Micah Chambers <micah chambers@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Temple, Thomas E CMSgt USAF (US)" <thomas.e.temple.mil@mail.mil>
Hi Micah, attached are the DOD invoices for charges incurred by Secretary Zinke, you and Sgt.
Putnam during the recent CODEL travel to Norway, Greenland and Alaska. Please send your
payments directly to CMSgt. Temple, and please contact CMSgt. Temple directly with any
questions.
Sincerely,
Darla Ripchensky, PMP
Chief Clerk
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202.224.3607

--

Micah Chambers
Acting Director

 Office of Congressional Legislative Affairs
Office of the Secretary of the Interior

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Wedding 6/24 Details

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Jun 19 2017 13:25:38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>
Wedding 6/24 Details

Lola said she'd bring in the invitation to fill in additional details, but what I have is:
Location:
Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Start Time: 5:30PM (Arrive 5:00PM)
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>
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(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>

Mon Jun 19 2017 13:35:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Wedding 6/24 Details

Ok thank u
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 19, 2017, at 3:26 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Lola said she'd bring in the invitation to fill in additional details, but what I have is:
Location:
Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Start Time: 5:30PM (Arrive 5:00PM)

 -Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Fwd: Optimistic about you speaking at National Pachyderm Convention

ryanzinke <(b)

(6)

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ryanzinke <(b) (6)
Thu Jun 15 2017 14:35:47 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Optimistic about you speaking at National Pachyderm
Convention

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: jackieannjung@gmail.com
Date: 06/14/2017 6:48 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: (b) (6)
Cc: Jackie Jung <jackiejung@msn.com>
Subject: Optimistic about you speaking at National Pachyderm Convention
To: Secretary Of Interior Ryan Zinke
Department of Interior
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington DC 20240
From: Mrs. Jacqueline Jung
Program Director
Glacier Country Pachyderm Club
Kalispell, MT
406-885-1405(Mobile Phone)
406-314-1444 (Business Phone)
Email: Jackiejung@msn.com
RE: Speaking at the 50th Jubilee for NATIONAL Federation of Pachyderm Clubs
June 15-17th, 2017 (Your time slot will depend on YOUR schedule)
Oasis Hotel & Convention Center
Springfield, MO
Good Morning Secretary Zinke!
This message is being sent after many attempts to reach Caroline at the following phone number: 202706-9300. This is the number that was given as a contact to discuss your availability for speaking
engagements. I have personally left three messages on behalf of the National Pachyderm Convention
2017. I am not judging (I understand the difficulty of startup organizational work) and I have been
hesitant to call or write too much; as it can make getting “feet on the ground” even more difficult! If one
were to multiply all the calls being made to you by all the departments within the huge Department of

 Interior, the demands needed by other government entities and people, and the demands being made by
all the Conservative Republican entities, and also the National Pachyderm Clubs of America; well it is
easy to see possible overwhelment for this particular job!
Being the optimistic person that I am, I see solutions for all these wonderful opportunities! I can
imagine that Caroline would need a system for three-way triage for organizational operations (interior-no
pun intended, exterior, and public relations). With a vetting process that would allow for
communications up, down, and horizontally as needed. Just a few thoughts since it is difficult to imagine
the enormous responsibilities but more importantly opportunities! Anyway I am sure whatever system
might be in place or about to be in place, it will be a huge success.
The potential win-wins of you speaking at the National Federation of Pachyderm Clubs Convention are
probably too numerous to mention, but please let me try a few:
1. Thank an important group of mostly volunteers that have helped you in the past. (There are quite a
few Pachyderm Clubs in Montana and other conservative states)
2. Promote your new Department and government position to some people that will continue to support
and have a vital interest in the Department of Interior. And give some public acknowledgements to
your new staff!!
3. Many Montanans greatly appreciate that you have achieved such a high position in our
government’s operations and being optimistic; think that your achievements could grow and expand.
This is a very important opportunity.
Congratulations Secretary Zinke! Hopefully I have not created further work or stress (I like
SOLUTIONS) for you or Caroline. I look forward to hearing from you very soon. The Executive
Board of National Pachyderm met again this week and I was told to continue to make the effort to
reach out to you!
God’s peace to you, Lola, and your family!
Jackie Jung
Program Director
Glacier Country Pachyderm Club
406-885-1405
Sent from --Mail for Windows 10

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4th of July

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Jun 13 2017 14:33:25 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Davis Natalie <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
4th of July

Hey Natalie, Mrs Zinke would like the following people added to the July 4th list: Lynda Davis +
2 Elizabeth McAdams Filip Kusmanofski Zvonko Kusmanofski Jim McCray Scott Mason + 2
Sevil Altinsoy Elan and Lala Abdurahimova Thanks! Sent from my iPhone

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Jun 13 2017 14:35:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: 4th of July

Great! I will add them! If Secretary wants anyone to join- please pass them my way as well.
On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hey Natalie,
Mrs Zinke would like the following people added to the July 4th list:
Lynda Davis + 2
Elizabeth McAdams
Filip Kusmanofski
Zvonko Kusmanofski
Jim McCray
Scott Mason + 2
Sevil Altinsoy
Elan and Lala Abdurahimova
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

 U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Jun 13 2017 14:37:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: 4th of July

Do you know the sames of Lynda Davis' guests? Just because there will be interns checking in
guests and I don't want any issues coming up. If not- I will just explain it to them.
Thanks!
On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hey Natalie,
Mrs Zinke would like the following people added to the July 4th list:
Lynda Davis + 2
Elizabeth McAdams
Filip Kusmanofski
Zvonko Kusmanofski
Jim McCray
Scott Mason + 2
Sevil Altinsoy
Elan and Lala Abdurahimova
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Jun 13 2017 14:38:27 GMT-0600 (MDT)

 To:
Subject:

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
Re: 4th of July

I don't, but I can ask
On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Davis, Natalie <natalie davis@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Do you know the sames of Lynda Davis' guests? Just because there will be interns checking
in guests and I don't want any issues coming up. If not- I will just explain it to them.
Thanks!
On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hey Natalie,
Mrs Zinke would like the following people added to the July 4th list:
Lynda Davis + 2
Elizabeth McAdams
Filip Kusmanofski
Zvonko Kusmanofski
Jim McCray
Scott Mason + 2
Sevil Altinsoy
Elan and Lala Abdurahimova
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone

-Natalie Davis, Special Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Department of the Interior
202.208.4928

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Davis, Natalie" <natalie_davis@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Jun 13 2017 14:58:40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: 4th of July

 Same with Scott Mason- if you don't mind!
On Tue, Ju n 13, 2017 at 4 :38 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi .gov> wrote:
I don't, but I can ask
On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 4 :37 PM, Davis, Natalie <natalie davis@ios .doi .gov> wrote :
Do you know the sames of Lynda Davis' guests? Just because there will be interns
checking in guests and I don't want any issues coming up. If not- I will jus t exp lain it to
them .
Thanks !
On Tue, Ju n 13, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Carol ine Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi .gov> wrote:
Hey Natalie,
Mrs Zinke would like the following people added to the July 4th list:
Lynda Davis+ 2
Elizabeth McAdams
Filip Kusmanofski
Zvo nko Kusma nofski
Jim McCray
Scott Mason + 2
Sevil Altinsoy
Elan and Lala Abdura himova
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone

Natalie Davis , Special Ass istant
Immed iate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Departme nt of the Interior
202.208.4928

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Ca roline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ ios .doi.gov

Natalie Davis, Spec ial Assistant
Immediate Office of the Secretary

U.S. Departme nt of the Interior
202 .208.4928

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Thank s for the White House Tour

"Williamson , John" <WilliamsonJ@opmmoi.net>
From:
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"Williamson , John" <WilliamsonJ@opmmoi.net >
Tue May 16 2017 09 :26:19 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"caroline _ boulton@ ios. doi .gov" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
John Williamson <jd .chief@yahoo .com >
Thanks for the Wh ite House Tour

Good morning Caroline ,
Pray all is well.
Wanted to thank you again for our White House to ur, we really enjoyed it.
One request please, being a retired US Navy SEA L Chief (Class 135), I was w ondering if
Secretary Ryan Zinke be ava ilable for lunch , dinner or if w e might pay a qu ick visit to his office?
It w ould be my w ife and I and was think ing of inviting Mel and her son Chris.
Totally understand if he is too busy or out of the area.
I am in Leesburg until 27 May, we fly dow n to FL to visit fam ily for a wee k, then fly back to The
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on 4 June. I am assigned to KSA as a Senior Mentor
(Contractor) for our Department of State/ Diplomat ic Secur ity/ Antiterror ism Ass istance Program
w ith the KSA Diploma tic Secur ity Specia l Forces .
Thanks!
Best,
JD
John "JD" Williamson
KSA Senior Mentor
DSS F- A TA Project - Riyadh
DS/T - Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (A TA)
Michael Baker Internationa l-Support Contractor
+966-(0)59- 111-1014 (I-Phone )
+ 1-703-258-0660
John .Wi lliamson@mbakerint l.com
WilliamsonJ@opmmo i.net
Our work w eek is Sunday through Thursday Riyadh is currently 7 hours ahead of EST

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

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Tue May 16 2017 09 :51 :46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Williamson , John" <WilliamsonJ@opmmoi.net >
John Williamson <jd .chief@yahoo .com >
Re: Thanks for the White House Tour

Hi JD ,
To clarify , you're looking to meet up w ith the Secretary between now and May 27?
Caroline
On Tue , May 16, 20 17 at 11:26 AM , Williamson , John <Wi lliamson J@o pmmo i.net> w rote :
Good morning Caro line,
Pray all is well.
Wanted to than k yo u again for our White House tour , w e really enjoyed it.
One request please , being a retired US Navy SEAL Chief (Class 135), I was w ondering if
Secretary Ryan Zinke be available for lunch , din ner or if we might pay a qu ick visit to his
office?
It w ould be my w ife and I and was thinking of inviting Mel and her son Chris.
Totally understa nd if he is too busy or out of the area.
I am in Leesburg until 27 May, we fly dow n to FL to vis it fami ly for a wee k, then fly back to
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on 4 June. I am assigned to KSA as a Senior Mentor
(Contractor ) for our Department of State/ Diplomat ic Security / A ntiterror ism
Assistance Program w ith the KSA Diplomatic Sec urity Special Forces.
Than ks!
Best,
JD
Joh n "JD" Wi lliamson
KSA Senior Mentor
DSS F- A TA Project - Riyadh
DS/T - Office of Antiterror ism Ass istance (A TA)
Michael Baker International-Support Contractor
+966-(0)59- 111- 1014 (I-Phone)
+ 1-703-258-0660
John .Wi lliamson@mbake rintl.com
WilliamsonJ@opmmoi.net
Our work w eek is Sunday through Thursday Riyadh is currently 7 hours ahead of EST

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

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Tue May 16 2017 09 :54:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Thanks for the White House Tour

Yes Ma'am , correct.
Best,
JD

Joh n "JD" Wi lliamson
KSA Senior Mentor
DSS F- A TA Project - Riyad h
DS/T - Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (A TA)
Michael Baker Internationa l-Support Contractor
+966-(0)59- 111-1014 (I-Phone)
+ 1-703-258-0660
Joh n.Williamson@mbakeri ntl.com
Williamso nJ@opmmo i.net
Our work w eek is Sunday through Thursday Riyadh is currently 7 hours ahead of EST

From: Boulto n, Caro line <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Date: May 16, 2017 at 11:52:26 AM EDT
To: Williamso n, Jo hn <WilliamsonJ@opmmo i.net>
Cc: Jo hn Williamso n <jd.ch ief@ya hoo.com >
Subject: Re: Tha nks for the Wh ite House Tour

Hi JD,
To clarify , you're looking to meet up w ith the Secretary between now and May 27?
Caroline
On Tue , May 16, 20 17 at 11:26 AM , Williamson , Joh n <Wi lliamsonJ@opmmoi.net > w rote:
Good morning Caro line,
Pray all is well.
Wanted to than k yo u again for our White House tour, w e really enjoyed it.
One request please , being a retired US Navy SEA L Chief (Class 135), I was w onder ing if
Secretary Ryan Zinke be ava ilable for lunch , din ner or if we might pay a qu ick visit to his
office?
It w ould be my w ife and I and was thinking of inviting Mel and her son Chris.
Totally understa nd if he is too busy or out of the area.
I am in Leesburg until 27 May, we fly dow n to FL to vis it fami ly for a wee k, then fly back to
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on 4 June. I am ass igned to KSA as a Senior Mentor

 (Contractor) for our Department of State/ Diplomat ic Security / Antiterror ism
Assistance Program w ith the KSA Diplomatic Sec urity Special Forces.
Than ks!
Best,
JD
John "JD" Wi lliamson
KSA Senior Mentor
DSS F- A TA Project - Riyadh
DS/T - Office of Antiterror ism Ass istance (A TA)
Michael Baker Internationa l-Support Contractor
+966-(0)59- 111- 1014 (I-Phone )
+ 1-703-258-0660
John .Wi lliamson@mba kerintl .com
WilliamsonJ@opmmoi.net
Our work w eek is Sunday through Thursday Riyadh is currently 7 hours ahead of EST

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Williamson , John" <WilliamsonJ@opmmoi.net>
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"Williamson , John" <WilliamsonJ@opmmoi.net >
Tue Jun 13 20 17 01:53:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
John Williamson <jd .chief@yahoo .com >
RE: Thanks for the Wh ite House Tour

Hey Caroline ,
Just saying hello and thanking you again for our White House Tour.
I understand that the Secretary was too busy for a visit, maybe we can arrange someth ing in the future.
Many thanks!
Best,
JD

John "JD" Williamson
KSA Sen ior Mentor
DSSF-ATA Project - Riyadh
DS/T - Office of Ant iterrorism Assistance (AT A)
Michae l Baker Internat iona l
+966-(0)59-111-1014 (I-Phone )
+ 1-703-258-0660
W illiamson J@op mmoi .net

Our work week is Sunday through Thursday

 Riyadh is currently 8 hours ahead of EST

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_bou lton@ ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday , May 16, 2017 6:52 PM
To: Williamson , John
Cc: John Williamson
Subject: Re: Thanks for the White House Tour
Hi JD,
To clarify, you're looking to meet up with the Secretary between now and May 27?
Caroline
On Tue , May 16, 2017 at 11:26 AM , Williamson , John <Will iamsonJ@opmmoi.net > wrote :
Good morning Caroline,
Pray all is well.
Wante d to thank you again for our White House tour, we really enjoyed it.
One reques t please, being a retired US Navy SEA L Chief (Class 135), I was wonder ing if Secretary
Ryan Zinke be available for lunch , dinner or if we might pay a quick visit to his office?
It would be my w ife and I and was think ing of inviting Mel and her son Chris.
Totally understan d if he is too busy or out of the area.
I am in Leesbu rg until 27 May, we fly down to FL to visit fam ily for a week, then fly back to The
Kingdom of Saudi Arab ia (KSA) on 4 June. I am assigned to KSA as a Senior Mentor (Contractor ) for
our Departmen t of State/ Diplomatic Secur ity/ Antiterrorism Ass istance Program with the KSA
Diplomatic Secur ity Special Forces.
Thanks!
Best,
JD
John "JD" Williamson
KSA Senior Mentor
DSSF- A TA Proj ect - Riyadh
DS/T - Office of Antiterrorism Ass istance (AT A)
Michael Baker International-Support Contractor
+966- (0)59- 111-1014 (I-Phone )
+1-703-258-0660
John.W illiamson@mbaker intl.com
WilliamsonJ@opmmo i.net
Our work week is Sunday through Thu rsday Riyadh is currently 7 hours ahead of EST

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi.gov

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NYC/Fox and Friend s

"Rigas, Laura" <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >, Heather
Sw ift <heather _ sw ift@ ios.do i.gov >
NYC/Fox and Friends

Hi -Let's start to th ink about a day when the Secretary can go to NYC . I anticipate that he would
tape his long-a waited piece w ith Brian on F&F (possib ly at the Statue of Liberty ) and possibly
other media (WSJ Ed Board? ). We could also have him tour several other DOI assets as well.
I'm sure we could come up w ith some great options .
Caroline -- w hat day might he be avai lab le? Anything before the 4th of Ju ly?
Than ks!
My best ,
L

Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

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"Sw ift , Heather " <heather _sw ift@ios .doi.gov >
Th u Jun 08 20 17 14:59:08 GMT -0600 (MDT)
"R igas, Laura" <laura_ rigas@ ios.do i.gov >
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: NYC/Fox and Friends

I recommend June 29/30 so that w e can do a regular Fox and Friends hit and also the statue of
liberty special for July 4th.
He has also been asked to do the CBS Morning Show w hen he goes to NYC so w e w ill need to
do an overn ight or tw o. WSJ editorial board definite ly .
On long island, he could go to TR histor ic sites , offshore w ind , or fire island national seashore.

 Heather Sw ift
Departmen t of the Interio r

@DOIP ressSec
Heather Sw ift@ios .doi.gov I Inter ior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Th u, Jun 8, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Rigas , Laura <laura rigas@ ios.do i.gov > w rote:
Hi -Let's start to th ink about a day w hen the Secretary can go to NYC . I anticipate that he w ould
tape his long -awaited piece w ith Brian on F&F (poss ibly at the Statue of Liberty) and possib ly
oth er media (WSJ Ed Boa rd? ). We co uld also have him to ur several other DO I ass ets as w ell.
I'm sure we could come up w ith some grea t options .
Caro line -- w hat day mig ht he be avai lab le? Anyth ing before th e 4th of July?
T han ks!
My best,
L

Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897- 7022 cell
@Interior

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:

"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_ bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >

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Thu Jun 08 2017 15:04 :56 GMT -0600 (MDT)
"Sw ift , Heather " <heath er_sw ift@ios .doi.gov >
"Rigas, La ura" <laura _ rigas@ ios.do i.gov >
Re: NYC/Fox and Friends

Week of June 26 is Energy Week . The draft I got from Scott is :
June 27 POT US LNG fac ility in Louis iana
June 28 Gove rnor's energy ro undtab le in DC
June 29 DO E Energy domi nance event
June 30 Triba l energy eve nt
I heard the 6/30 eve nt MAY be on 6/29 , but either way it's looki ng like we sho uld plan on be ing
in DC on the 29th . Give n all that and the fact that w e had been disc ussing a 7/ 1 Virg inia Beach
day, I don't see a to n of options before July 4 .

 On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 4:59 PM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
I recommend June 29/30 so that we can do a regular Fox and Friends hit and also the statue
of liberty special for Ju ly 4th .
He has also been asked to do the CBS Morning Show when he goes to NYC so we will need
to do an overnig ht or two. WSJ editoria l board defin itely .
On long island , he cou ld go to TR historic sites, offshore wind, or fire island national
seashore.

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Rigas , Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi -Let's start to think about a day when the Secretary can go to NYC. I anticipate that he
would tape his long-awaited piece with Brian on F&F (possib ly at the Statue of Liberty) and
possibly other media (WSJ Ed Board?). We could also have him tour severa l other DOI
assets as we ll. I'm sure we could come up with some great options.
Caro line -- what day might he be availab le? Anything before the 4th of July?
Thanks !
My best,
L

Laura Keehner Rigas
Communicat ions Director
U.S . Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Swift, Heather" <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>
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Thu Jun 08 2017 15:24:05 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Rigas, Laura" <laura_rigas@ ios .doi.gov>

 Subject:

Re: NYC/Fox and Friends

How about the 26th?
He can wake up Monday in NYC
8:00AM Fox and Friends
8:30AM Breakfast with Kim Stossell
10:00 WSJ editorial board
11:30 TR Birthplace Histor ic Site
12:30 - 2:00 Lunch with NYC DOI leadership
2:30-3 :00 Wreath at 9/ 11 Memoria l (Invite Rep . Pete King?)
3:00-5 :30 Stat ue of Liberty tour and interview for Ju ly 4th with Brian Kilmeade
6:30-?? Dinner ......

Heather Swift
Departmen t of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Thu, Jun 8, 20 17 at 5:04 PM, Boulton , Caro line <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Week of June 26 is Energy Week . The draft I got from Scott is:
June 27 POTUS LNG faci lity in Louisiana
June 28 Governor 's energy roundtable in DC
June 29 DOE Energy domi nance event
June 30 Tribal energy eve nt
I heard the 6/30 event MAY be on 6/29, but either way it's looking like we sho uld plan on
being in DC on the 29t h. Given all that and the fact that we had been discussi ng a 7/ 1 Virgin ia
Beach day , I don't see a ton of options before July 4.
On Thu, Ju n 8, 2017 at 4:59 PM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
I recommend June 29/30 so that we can do a regular Fox and Friends hit and also the
statue of liberty specia l for Ju ly 4t h.
He has also been asked to do the CBS Morning Show when he goes to NYC so we will
need to do an overnight or two. WSJ editoria l board defin itely.
On long isla nd, he cou ld go to TR historic sites, offshore wind, or fire island nationa l
seashore.

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov

 On Th u, Ju n 8, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Rigas , Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov > w rote :
Hi -Let's start to think abo ut a day w hen the Secretary can go to NYC. I anticipate that he
wou ld tape his long-awaited piece w ith Bria n on F&F (possib ly at the Statue of Liberty )
and possib ly other media (WSJ Ed Board?) . We co uld also have him tour several other
DOI assets as we ll. I'm sure we could come up w ith some grea t options .
Caro line -- what day might he be available? Anyth ing before the 4th of July?
Thanks!
My best,
L

Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S . Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedul ing@ ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

"Bo ulton, Caro line" <carol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Th u Jun 08 20 17 15:26: 12 GMT -0600 (MDT)
"Sw ift , Heather " <heather _sw ift@ios .doi.gov >

CC:
Subject:

"R igas, Laura" <laura_rigas@ ios.do i.gov >
Re: NYC/Fox and Friends

The w hole week is a cluster . We may need to be in NV for a differen t W H request which is
pendi ng w ith Scott. If we DON 'T go, then th is is a good option.
To keep in mind : LZ is in tow n that week.
On Th u, Ju n 8 , 20 17 at 5:24 PM, Sw ift, Heather <heather sw ift@ios.doi.gov > w rote :
How abo ut the 26t h?
He can wake up Monday in NYC
8:00AM Fox and Friends
8:30AM Breakfast w ith Kim Stossell
10:00 WSJ ed itoria l board
11:30 TR Birthplace Historic Site
12:30 - 2:00 Lunc h w ith NYC DOI leaders hip
2:30-3 :00 Wrea th at 9/ 11 Memoria l (Invite Rep. Pete King? )

 3:00-5 :30 Statue of Liberty tour and interview for July 4th with Brian Kilmeade
6:30-?? Dinner ......

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Boulton , Caro line <caro line boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Wee k of Ju ne 26 is Energy Week. The draft I got from Scott is:
June 27 POTUS LNG faci lity in Louisiana
June 28 Governo r's ene rgy roundtable in DC
June 29 DOE Energy domina nce event
June 30 Tribal energy event
I heard the 6/30 event MAY be on 6/29, but either way it's looking like we should plan on
being in DC on the 29th . Given all that and the fact that we had been discussing a 7/ 1
V irginia Beach day, I don't see a ton of options before July 4.
On Thu , Jun 8, 2017 at 4:59 PM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
I recommend June 29/30 so that we can do a regular Fox and Friends hit and also the
statue of liberty special for Ju ly 4th .
He has also been asked to do the CBS Morning Show when he goes to NYC so we will
need to do an overnight or two. WSJ editorial board defin itely .
On long island, he cou ld go to TR historic sites, offshore wind, or fire island national
seashore .

Heather Swift
Depart ment of the Interior

@DOI PressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu , Jun 8, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi -Let's start to think about a day when the Secretary can go to NYC. I anticipate that he
would tape his long-awaited piece with Brian on F&F (possib ly at the Statue of Liberty )
and possib ly other media (WSJ Ed Board?). We cou ld also have him tour several other
DOI assets as well. I'm sure we could come up with some great options .
Caro line -- what day might he be available? Anything before the 4th of July?
Thanks !
My best,

 L

Laura Keehner Rigas
Communicatio ns Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897 - 7022 cell

@Interior

Caro line Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroli ne Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Swift, Heather" <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>
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"Swift, Heather " <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Jun 08 20 17 15:28:57 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Rigas, Laura" <laura_rigas@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: NYC/Fox and Friends

hahahahaha --- well we have a line by line for the day if we ever get to NYC

Heather Swift
Departmen t of the Interio r

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Thu, Ju n 8, 20 17 at 5:26 PM, Boulton , Caroli ne <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
The whole week is a cluster. We may need to be in NV for a different W H request which is
pending with Scott. If we DON'T go, then th is is a good option.
To keep in mind: LZ is in town that week.
On Thu, Ju n 8, 2017 at 5:24 PM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
How about the 26t h?
He can wake up Monday in NYC

 8:00AM Fox and Friends
8:30AM Breakfast with Kim Stossell
10:00 WSJ editorial board
11:30 TR Birthplace Historic Site
12:30 - 2:00 Lunch with NYC DOI leadership
2:30-3 :00 Wreat h at 9/ 11 Memorial (Invite Rep. Pete King?)
3:00-5 :30 Statue of Liberty tour and interview for July 4th with Brian Kilmeade
6:30-?? Dinner ......

Heather Swift
Depart ment of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu , Jun 8, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Boulton , Caro line <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Wee k of June 26 is Energy Wee k. The draft I got from Scott is:
June 27 POTUS LNG faci lity in Louisiana
June 28 Governo r's ene rgy roundtab le in DC
June 29 DOE Energy domina nce event
June 30 Triba l energy event
I heard the 6/30 event MAY be on 6/29, but either way it's looking like we should plan on
being in DC on the 29th . Given all that and the fact that we had been discussing a 7/ 1
V irginia Beach day , I don't see a ton of options before July 4.
On Thu , Jun 8, 2017 at 4:59 PM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
I recommend June 29/30 so that we can do a regu lar Fox and Friends hit and also the
statue of liberty special for July 4th .
He has also been asked to do the CBS Morning Show when he goes to NYC so we will
need to do an overnigh t or two. WSJ editorial board defin itely .
On long island, he could go to TR historic sites, offshore wind, or fire island national
seashore .

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOI PressSec
Heather Swift@ios.do i.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov
On Thu , Jun 8, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi -Let's start to thin k about a day when the Secretary can go to NYC. I ant icipate that
he would tape his long-awaited piece with Brian on F&F (possib ly at the Statue of

 Liberty ) and possibly other media (WSJ Ed Board? ). We could also have him tour
several other DOI assets as well. I'm sure we could come up w ith some great
options .
Caroline -- what day might he be available? Anything before the 4th of July?
Thanks!
My best,
L

Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897 - 7022 cell

@Interior

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Fwd: Girl Scouts of the USA's invitation to Secretary Zinke
Attachments:
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/82. Fwd: Girl Scouts of the USA's invitation to
GSUSA and Dept of Interior 5.24.17.docx
/82. Fwd: Girl Scouts of the USA's invitation to
Program one pager May2017 .docx
/82. Fwd: Girl Scouts of the USA's invitation to
journey.docx

Secretary Zinke/ 1.1 image001.png
Secretary Zinke/ 1.2 Updated proposal
Secretary Zinke/ 1.3 Girl Scout Ranger
Secretary Zinke/ 1.4 Outdoor badge

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V irginia Johnson <virg iniajohnson@ ios.doi.gov >
Wed May 31 2017 21 :09:00 GMT-0600 (MDT)
doug las_domenech@ ios.do i.gov , Downey Magallanes
<downey_ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>, Scott Homme l
<scott_ hommel@ios.do i.gov>, laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov,
heather_swift@ios.do i.gov , Caroline Boulton
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Fwd: Girl Scouts of the USA's invitation to Secretary Zin ke
image001 .png Updated proposa l GSUSA and Dept of Interior
5.24.17.docx Girl Scout Ranger Program one pager
May2017 .docx Outdoor badge journey .docx

I'm forwarding the invitation below from
the Girl Scouts of the USA. A lice and I previously worked together at the American Red Cross.
Please see their proposa l below and let me know how we might best proceed . This sounds like
a very positive opportuni ty for the Secretary . It promotes partnersh ip of Girl Scouts in the NPS
with a focus on stewardship and infrastructure proj ects , is close to D.C. and focuses on girls
from troops who are daughters of Marines at Quant ico and the National Cap ital Region .
Many thanks ,
Virginia
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From: "Hockenbury , A lice" <AHoc kenbury@girlscou ts .org>
Date: May 31, 2017 at 9:11:52 AM EDT
To: "Johnson , V irginia" <virg inia johnson@ios.doi.gov >
Cc: "Ryan , Denise" <DRyan@girlscouts.org >
Subject: Girl Scouts of the USA's invitation to Secretary Zinke

 Virginia,
Thank yo u for tak ing the time yesterday to disc uss our invitation to Secretary Zinke
to celebrate the on-going partnersh ip between Girl Scouts of the USA with the
Department of the Interior. As we discussed , this invitation is extended to Secretary
and Mrs. Zinke to join the Girl Scouts of the USA at an event at the National Park
Service 's Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Virg inia this summer with
approximately 100 local girls from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capita l with
a spec ific outreach to Girl Scouts in military fam ilies at Marine Corps Base Quantico
just five miles to the East. We welcome Secretary Zinke at the event for as long as
he is availab le to attend and understand it may only be for the open ing program.
Attached you will find a proposed overview of the event.
At the event we would like to promote the Girl Scout Ranger Program where girls
can earn a patch for 10 hours of service in a National Park. Attached you will find
an overview of the Girl Scout Ranger Program. We would like to also highlight a
new series of Girl Scout outdoor badges - many of which can be earned at nationa l
parks Attached you will find an overview of the new Girl Scout Outdoor
Badges. After the opening program , the girls will take part in a service proj ect at
Prince William Forest Park to assist in deferred or annua l maintenance at the park
and learn to be stewards of our nation's resources.
We propose holding the event on a Saturday to allow the girls and support ing adults
and fam ilies to participate outside of the normal work day . However, if the
Secretary 's schedule can't accommodate a Saturday, we are flexib le to work with
your team to find a mutually acceptable date. We request one month lead-time to
organize the event and suggest the following dates: July 15, Ju ly 29 or August 5.
We would also like to invite sen ior women serving at the Department of the Interior
and the Nationa l Park Service to attend the event as they will be excellent role
models and an inspirat ion to the girls .
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Denise Ryan at drayn@girlscou ts .org or 202
478-9827 if you have any questions .
Thank yo u for consideration of our invitation .
Best,
Alice

Alice Hockenbury
Vice President
Public Policy and Advocacy
Girl Scouts of the USA
816 Connect icut Avenue, NW
Third Floor
Wash ington , DC 20006

202-478-9567
ahockenbury@q irlscouts .org

"Magallanes , Downey" <downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov>

 "Magallanes , Dow ney " <dow ney_ magallanes@ ios.do i.gov>

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Sat Jun 03 2017 14:31 :05 GMT-0600 (MDT)
V irginia Johnson <virg iniajohnson@ ios.doi.gov >
Doug las Domenech <doug las_ domenech@ios .doi.gov >, Scott
Homme l <scott_ hommel@ ios.do i.gov >, Laura Rigas
<laura_ rigas@ios.do i.gov>, "Sw ift, Heather"
<heather _ sw ift@ios.do i.gov >, Caroline Boulton
<carol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Timothy Williams
<timothy _ w illiams@ ios.do i.gov>, Aure lia Skipw ith
<aure lia_ skipw ith@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Girl Scou ts of the USA 's invitat ion to Secretary Zinke

Not sure if anyone has responded already but from the proposal this sounds like a great event. Looks like only July 15
or 29 would work. We can put this in the schedulingqueue.

On Wed , May 31 , 2017 at 11 :09 PM, Virgin ia Johnson <virginia johnson@ ios.do i.gov > w rote:
I'm forwarding the invitation below from
the Girl Scouts of the USA. Al ice and I previous ly w orked together at the American Red
Cross.
Please see the ir proposal below and let me know how w e might best proceed. This sounds
like a very positive opport unity for the Secretary. It promotes partnership of Girl Sco uts in the
NPS w ith a focus on stewardship and infrastr uct ure projects, is close to D.C. and focuses on
girls from troops w ho are daughters of Marines at Quan tico and the National Cap ital Reg ion.
Many thanks ,
Virg inia
Begin forwarded message:

From: "Hockenbury , A lice" <AHoc kenb ury@girlscouts.org >
Date: May 31 , 2017 at 9 :11 :52 AM EDT
To: "Johnson , V irginia" <virg inia johnson@ios.doi.gov >
Cc: "Ryan , Denise " <DRyan@girlscouts.org >
Subject: Girl Scouts of the USA's invitation to Secretary Zinke
Virg inia,
Than k yo u for taking the time yesterday to discuss our invitat ion to Secretary
Zinke to celebrate the on-going partnership between Girl Scouts of the USA w ith
the Department of the Interior. As we discussed , th is invitat ion is extended to
Secretary and Mrs . Zin ke to join the Girl Scou ts of the USA at an event at the
Nationa l Park Service 's Prince William Forest Park in Triang le , V irginia th is
summer w ith approximate ly 100 loca l girls from the Girl Scout Counc il of the
Nation 's Capita l w ith a specific outreach to Girl Scou ts in military fam ilies at
Marine Corps Base Quant ico just five miles to the East. We welcome Secretary
Zinke at the event for as long as he is avai lab le to attend and unders tand it may
on ly be for the opening program. Attached you will find a proposed overview of
the event.
At the event we w ould like to promote the Girl Scou t Ranger Prog ram w here girls
can earn a patch for 10 hours of service in a National Park. Attached you will
find an overview of the Girl Scout Ranger Program. We w ould like to also
highlight a new series of Girl Sco ut outdoor badges - many of w hich can be
earned at nationa l par ks Attached you will find an overview of the new Girl

 Scout Outdoor Badges. After the opening program, the girls will take part in a
service project at Prince William Forest Park to assist in deferred or annual
maintenance at the park and learn to be stewards of our nation’s resources.
We propose holding the event on a Saturday to allow the girls and supporting
adults and families to participate outside of the normal work day. However, if the
Secretary’s schedule can’t accommodate a Saturday, we are flexible to work with
your team to find a mutually acceptable date. We request one month lead-time to
organize the event and suggest the following dates: July 15, July 29 or August 5.
We would also like to invite senior women serving at the Department of the Interior
and the National Park Service to attend the event as they will be excellent role
models and an inspiration to the girls.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Denise Ryan at drayn@girlscouts.org or
202 478-9827 if you have any questions.
Thank you for consideration of our invitation.
Best,
Alice

-Downey Magallanes
Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
Senior Advisor and Counselor
downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov
202-501-0654 (desk)
202-706-9199 (cell)

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Re: Meeting today

"Jorjani , Daniel" <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov>
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"Jorjan i, Daniel" <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov >
Fri Jun 02 2017 09:50:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Frost, Herbert" <bert_f rost@nps .gov>, Caroline Boulton
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.do i.gov>, Jorjan i Daniel
<danieljorjani@ ios. doi .gov>
Re: Meeting today

Bert - I hope the procedure went well and that both you and your wife are doing . This
afternoon's meeting likely won't work, but I've spoken with Janice DeSordi. She and Caro line
will work to make this a re-occur ing meet ing - as it used to be - every 2 weeks. Dan
On Fri, Jun 2, 2017 at 11:06 AM , Herbert Frost <bert frost@nps.gov > wrote:
Scott/Dan
Unfortunately , I will miss our meeting this afternoon. My wife had
surgery earl ier this week so I am here in Alaska with her . Hope to be
back to D.C. next week. Mike is there though so I hope yo u can still
meet with him.
Bert Frost
Act ing Deputy Director , Operations
Nationa l Park Service
202-208-3818

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Updated Trip Schedule
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/84. Updated Trip Schedule/1 .1 Trip5.25-6 .2COD ELAlas kaldaho (7).pdf

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed May 312017 17:42:13 GMT-0600 (MDT)
nps.gov >, "Sgt.
IOS . 01.gov
>, us y Roddy
<russe _ro y 1os.doi.gov>, Laura Rigas
<laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov>, Tami Heilemann
<tam i_heilema nn@ios.do i.gov>
Updated Trip Schedu le
Trip5.25-6 .2COD ELAlaskaldaho (7).pdf

Sending to those who will be in Idaho. Final adva nce will be tomorrow morning . We will be
making final dec isio ns for the open time on Friday later .

Caroli ne Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

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Schedule with Updated Finalized Schedule for Monday
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/87. Schedu le with Updated Finalized Sched ule for Monday/ 1.1 Trip5 .256.2COD ELAlaskaldaho (4 ).pdf

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"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
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ios.do i.gov>,_
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ios.doi .gov>,
nps .gov>, aura Igas
< aura_ngas I0s. oi.gov>, Tami Heilemann
<Tami_H eilemann@ ios.do i.gov>, Caro line Boulton
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Scott Homme l
<scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov>, Aaron Thie le
<aaron_thiele@ios .doi.gov >, "Magallanes, Downey"
<downey_ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>, "Chambers , Micah "
<micah_ chambers@ ios.doi.gov>, Stephen Wackowski
<stephen_wackowski@ ios.do i.gov>, Heather Swift
<heather_ swift@ios.doi.gov>
Sched ule with Updated Finalized Schedu le for Monday
Trip5.25-6 .2COD ELA laska ldaho (4 ).pdf

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Fwd: AK Memorial Day event
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/88. Fwd: AK
/88. Fwd: AK
/88. Fwd: AK
/88. Fwd: AK
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Memorial
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"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Mon May 29 20 17 02:41:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Lolita Zinke <lolazi nke@gma il.com>,
co
omme <sco _ ommel@ios.do i.gov>, Carol ine Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Aaron Thiele
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Rolling Thunder ride to Memorial Day Ceremo ny at Byers Lake j ust outside of Dena li National
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Date: Sun, May 28, 2017 at 8:44 PM
Subject: AK Memor ial Day eve nt
To: heather_swift@ ios.do i.gov , laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov , russell roddy@ios .doi.gov ,
thomas_baptiste@ ios.do i.gov , micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov ,
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Fwd: Second set AK Memorial Day event
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"Roddy , Russe ll" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Mon May 29 20 17 02 :38:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Lolita Zinke <lolazi nke@gma il.com>,
co
omme <sec _ ommel@ ios.do i.gov>, Carol ine Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Aaron Thiele
<aaro n_thiele@ios .doi.gov >
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Date: Sun, May 28 , 2017 at 8:46 PM
Subject: Second set AK Memor ial Day event
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Fwd: Passport
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"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Mon May 29 20 17 02:36: 16 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Lolita Zinke <lolazi nke@gma il.com>,
co
omme <sco _ ommel@ios.do i.gov>, Carol ine Boulton
<carol ine_boulto n@ios .doi.gov >, Aaron Thiele
<aaro n_thiele@ios .doi.gov >
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Subject: Passport
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Mrs. Zinke in AK
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/91. Mrs. Zinke in AK/2.1 Trip: 5.25-6 .2 CODEL , A laska , ldaho .pdf

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 04:28:38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Loftin Melinda <melinda .loftin@sol.do i.gov>, Heindl Jenn ifer
<jennifer.he indl@so l.doi.gov>
Jorjani Danie l <danie l.jorjani@sol.do i.gov>, Magallanes Downey
<downey_ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>, Roddy Rusty
<russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov>, Nigborowicz Timothy
<timothy _nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Mrs. Zinke in AK

Hi all, Mrs. Zinke will now be stay ing in A laska post-COD EL, a dec ision she and the Secretary
made on the trip. The schedule has been adjusted to reflect that , including now driv ing from
Denal i as was or iginally the plan before the charter flight. My concern for now is primarily the
Monday dinner with the governors office , as paid for by the governors office. The Secretary
wants her to jo in and has said he will persona lly reimburse them for her meal. I know this is
taking place tomorro w and we're not giving you much time so apo logies for the short turn
aro und. What else do we need to cons ider from a legal/ethics standpoint? Please let Rusty
know (cc'ed ). I'll be away from my phone all day , but will be back on it tonight. Best, Carol ine
Sent from my iPhone

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 04:40:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Loftin Melinda <melinda .loftin@sol.do i.gov>, Heindl Jenn ifer
<jennifer.he indl@so l.doi.gov>
Jorjani Daniel <danie l.jorjani@sol.do i.gov>, Magallanes Downey
<downey_ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>, Roddy Rusty
<russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov>, Nigborowicz Timothy
<timothy _nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK
Trip: 5.25-6.2 COD EL, Alaska , ldaho.pdf

Schedule attached for yo ur purposes! Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2017 , at 6:28 AM,
Caroline Boulton <caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov > wrote:>> Hi all, >> Mrs . Zin ke will now be
staying in Alas ka post-COD EL, a decision she > and the Secretary made on the trip . The
schedule has been adjusted to > reflect that , including now driving from Denal i as was originally

 the > plan before the charter flight. > > My co ncern for now is primarily the Monday dinner with
the governors > office, as paid for by the governors office. The Secretary wants her > to join and
has said he will personally reimb urse them for her meal. I > know this is taki ng place tomorrow
and we're not giv ing you much time > so apologies for the short turn around . >> What else do
we need to co nsider from a legal/ethics standpo int? > Please let Rusty know (cc'ed ). I'll be away
from my phone all day , but > will be back on it ton ight. > > Best, > Caroline > > Sent from my
iPhone

Daniel Jorjani <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov>
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Daniel Jorjani <daniel.jorjani@sol.do i.gov>
Sun May 28 20 17 04:4 1:53 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulto n@ios .doi.gov>
Loftin Melinda <melinda .loftin@sol.do i.gov>, Heindl Jenn ifer
<jennifer.he indl@so l.doi.gov>, Magalla nes Downey
<downey_ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>, Roddy Rusty
<russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>, Nigborowicz Timothy
<timot hy_nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

Thank yo u. Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2017 , at 6:40 AM, Caroline Boulton
<caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote: >> Schedule attached for your purposes! >>> Sent
from my iPhone >>> On May 28, 2017 , at 6:28 AM, Carol ine Boulton
<caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >>>> Mrs. Zinke will now be stay ing in
Alas ka post-COD EL, a decision she >> and the Secretary made on the trip. The schedu le has
been adj usted to >> reflect that, including now drivi ng from Denali as was originally the >> plan
before the charter flight. >> >> My concern for now is primarily the Monday dinner with the
governors >> office, as paid for by the governors office. The Secretary wants her >> to join and
has said he will personally reimb urse them for her meal. I >> know this is taki ng place tomorrow
and we're not giv ing you much time >> so apologies for the short turn around . >>>> What else
do we need to consider from a legal/ethics standpo int? >> Please let Rusty know (cc'ed ). I'll be
away from my phone all day, but >> will be back on it tonight. >>>> Best, >> Caroli ne >>>>
Sent from my iPhone >

Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
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Melinda Loftin <melinda .loftin@sol.doi.gov>
Sun May 28 20 17 10:43:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Daniel Jorjani <daniel.jorjani@sol.do i.gov>,
carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov
Jenn ifer Heindl <jennifer.he indl@sol.doi.gov >,
"timothy.murphy@sol.do i.gov" <timot hy .murphy@so l.doi.gov >,
"edward.mcdon nell@sol.doi.gov"
<edward.mcdo nnell@sol.do i.gov>, "edward.keable@so l.doi.gov "
<edward. keable@so l .doi.gov >, "joshua.campbell@sol.do i.gov"
<josh ua.campbell@sol.do i.gov>
Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

Hi Carol ine, I will review the revised schedu le in a few minutes and get back to yo u with
comme nts from ethics . General Law will also have to review for any issues under their authority

 such as trave l etc . I'll get back to you soon.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28 , 2017 , at 12:08 PM, Daniel Jorjan i <dan iel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov > w rote :
FYI
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Caro line Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Date: May 28 , 2017 at 6:40: 17 AM EDT
To: Loftin Melinda <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov >, Heindl Jenn ifer
<jennifer.heindl@sol.doi.gov >
Cc: Jorjan i Danie l <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov >, Magallanes Dow ney
<downey magallanes@ios .doi.gov >, Roddy Rusty
<russe ll roddy@ios .doi.gov >, Nigboro w icz Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

Schedule attached for yo ur purposes!

Sent from my iPhone

On May 28, 2017 , at 6:28 AM, Caroline Boulton
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> w rote :

Hi all,

Mrs . Zin ke w ill now be staying in Alaska post-CODEL , a
dec ision she
and the Secretary made on the trip. The schedu le has been
adj usted to
reflect that , including now driving from Denal i as was originally
the
plan before the charter flight.

My concern for now is primari ly the Monday dinner w ith the
governors
office , as paid for by the governors office. The Secretary

 wants her
to join and has said he will personally reimburse them for her
meal. I
know this is taking place tomorrow and we're not giving you
much time
so apologies for the short turn around.

What else do we need to consider from a legal/ethics
standpoint?
Please let Rusty know (cc'ed). I'll be away from my phone all
day, but
will be back on it tonight.

Best,
Caroline

Sent from my iPhone
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<Trip: 5.25-6.2 CODEL, Alaska, Idaho.pdf>

Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
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Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 11:40:45 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Daniel Jorjani <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov>,
"caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Jennifer Heindl <jennifer.heindl@sol.doi.gov>,
"timothy.murphy@sol.doi.gov" <timothy.murphy@sol.doi.gov>,
"edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov"
<edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov>, "edward.keable@sol.doi.gov"
<edward.keable@sol.doi.gov>, "joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>
Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

Caroline, I reviewed the revised schedule and concur that The Secretary needs to pay for Mrs
Zinke's dinner with the Governor. I think Tim had the cost for the Secretary's form. Could you
also provide detailed information on the dinner with the Sportsman's Group that is scheduled for
after the Don Young reception. Those are the only matters I see for the ethics office. On page
11 and 12 I believe there are issues for General Law. It looks like the original plan is Mrs. Z
doesn't go on the wildlife tour and is not involved in the transportation? If so when is she leaving
and what are her transportation plans. Once again General Law will need to do a review to

 make sure the ir are no travel/transportation issues with her (such as how is she getting to an
airport ). Hope this helps. I will check back later.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 12:43 PM, Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Carol ine, I will review the revised schedu le in a few minutes and get back to yo u
with comments from ethics. Genera l Law will also have to review for any issues
under their authority such as travel etc . I'll get back to yo u soon.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 12:08 PM, Daniel Jorjan i <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi .gov> wrote:
FYI

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Caro line Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi .gov>
Date: May 28, 2017 at 6:40: 17 AM EDT
To: Loftin Melinda <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov >, Heindl
Jennifer <jennifer .heindl@sol.doi.gov >
Cc: Jorjani Danie l <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov >, Magallanes
Downey <downey magallanes@ ios.doi.gov >, Roddy Rusty
<russell roddy@ios .doi.gov >, Nigborowicz Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

Schedu le attached for yo ur purposes!

Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 6:28 AM , Carol ine Boulton
<caroline boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:

Hi all,

Mrs . Zin ke will now be staying in Alaska postCOD EL, a decision she
and the Secretary made on the trip. The schedu le
has been adjusted to
reflect that , including now driving from Denal i as

 was originally the
plan before the charter flight.

My concern for now is primarily the Monday dinner
with the governors
office, as paid for by the governors office. The
Secretary wants her
to join and has said he will personally reimburse
them for her meal. I
know this is taking place tomorrow and we're not
giving you much time
so apologies for the short turn around.

What else do we need to consider from a
legal/ethics standpoint?
Please let Rusty know (cc'ed). I'll be away from my
phone all day, but
will be back on it tonight.

Best,
Caroline

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Daniel Jorjani <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 11:43:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
"caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>,
Jennifer Heindl <jennifer.heindl@sol.doi.gov>,
"timothy.murphy@sol.doi.gov" <timothy.murphy@sol.doi.gov>,
"edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov"
<edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov>, "edward.keable@sol.doi.gov"
<edward.keable@sol.doi.gov>, "joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov"
<joshua.campbell@sol.doi.gov>, scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov

 Subject:

Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

Mel inda - Thank you very much for follow ing up .
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28 , 2017 , at 1:40 PM, Mel inda Loft in <me linda. loftin@sol.doi.go v> w rote :

Caro line , I review ed the revised sched ule and concur that The Sec retary needs to
pay for Mrs Zin ke's dinner w it h the Governor. I think Tim had the cost for the
Secretary's form. Could you also prov ide detailed informat ion on the dinner w ith the
Sportsman's Group that is sched uled for after the Don Young recept ion. Those are
the on ly matters I see for the ethics office. On page 11 and 12 I believe there are
issues for Genera l Law . It looks like the origina l plan is Mrs. Z doesn' t go on the
w ildl ife tour and is not invo lved in the trans portat ion? If so w hen is she leaving and
w hat are her tra nsporta tion plans . Once aga in General Law w ill need to do a review
to make sure their are no travel/transportat ion issues w ith her (such as how is she
getting to an airport) . Hope this helps. I w ill chec k back later.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28 , 2017 , at 12:43 PM, Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.do i.gov > w rote:

Hi Carol ine, I w ill rev iew the rev ised schedu le in a few minutes and get
bac k to you w ith comments from ethics. General Law w ill also have to
review for any iss ues under their authority such as trave l etc . I'll get bac k
to you soon .
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28 , 2017 , at 12:08 PM, Daniel Jorjan i
<dan iel.jorjani@so l .doi .gov > w rote :

FYI
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :

From: Caroline Bou lton
<caroline boulton@ ios.do i.gov >
Date: May 28 , 2017 at 6 :40 :17 AM EDT
To: Loft in Melinda <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov >,
Heindl Jenni fer <jennifer.heindl@sol.doi.gov >
Cc: Jorjani Danie l <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov >,
Magallanes Dow ney
<downey magallanes@ios .doi.gov >, Roddy Rusty
<russell roddy@ios .doi.gov >, Nigboro w icz
Timot hy <timothy nigboro wicz@ ios.doi.go v>
Subject: Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

 Schedule attached for your purposes!

Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017, at 6:28 AM, Caroline
Boulton
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:

Hi all,

Mrs. Zinke will now be staying in
Alaska post-CODEL, a decision she
and the Secretary made on the trip.
The schedule has been adjusted to
reflect that, including now driving from
Denali as was originally the
plan before the charter flight.

My concern for now is primarily the
Monday dinner with the governors
office, as paid for by the governors
office. The Secretary wants her
to join and has said he will personally
reimburse them for her meal. I
know this is taking place tomorrow and
we're not giving you much time
so apologies for the short turn around.

What else do we need to consider from
a legal/ethics standpoint?
Please let Rusty know (cc'ed). I'll be
away from my phone all day, but
will be back on it tonight.

Best,
Caroline

 Se nt from my iPho ne
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<Trip: 5 .25-6 .2 COD EL, A laska, ldaho .pdf>

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Caro line Boulto n <caro line_ boulto n@ios .do i.gov >
Sun May 28 20 17 17:48:03 GMT -0600 (MDT)
Dan iel Jorjan i <da niel.jorjani@sol.do i.gov >
Melinda Lofti n <mel inda .loft in@so l.do i.gov >, Jen nifer Heindl
<jen nifer.he indl@sol.do i.gov >, "timothy.mu rphy@sol.do i.gov"
<timot hy .murphy@so l.doi.gov >, "edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov "
<edward.mcdo nnell@sol.do i.gov>, "edward.keable@so l.doi.gov "
<edward. keable@so l .doi.gov >, "jos hua.campbell@sol.do i.gov"
<josh ua.campbell@sol .doi .gov >, "scott_ hommel@ios.doi.gov "
<scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov >

From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

My understanding is that she is leav ing now o n Tuesday from Anchorage . I w ill confi rm w ith
Rusty.
The di nner w ith the sportsme n was supposed to be a hike but instead tu rned out to not be a
hike but a Nationa l Guard helicopter to ur of a site part ow ned by NPS-- we discussed w ith
Jen nifer on Friday. For the dinner , each w ill pay for the ir portio n of the dinner separa tely.
Sent from my iPho ne
On May 28 , 20 17 , at 1:43 PM, Daniel Jorja ni <daniel.jor jan i@sol.doi.gov > w rote:

Mel inda - Thank you very muc h for follow ing up.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28 , 2017 , at 1:40 PM, Mel inda Loftin <me linda.loftin@sol.doi.gov > w rote:

Caro line , I review ed the revised sc hed ule and concur that The Secretary
needs to pay for Mrs Zinke's din ner w ith the Gove rnor. I think Tim had the
cost for the Secre tary's form. Could yo u also provide deta iled information
on the din ner w ith the Sportsman's Gro up that is scheduled for after the
Don You ng recept ion. Those are the on ly matters I see for the ethics
office. On page 11 and 12 I believe there are issues for General Law . It
looks like the orig inal plan is Mrs. Z doesn' t go on the w ildlife tour and is
not involved in the transporta tion? If so when is she leav ing and w hat are
her transportation plans. Once aga in General Law w ill need to do a
review to make sure their are no travel/transporta tion issues w ith her
(such as how is she getti ng to an airport ). Hope th is helps . I w ill check
bac k later .

 Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 12:43 PM, Melinda Loftin
<melinda. loftin@sol. doi .gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline, I will review the revised schedule in a few
minutes and get back to you with comments from ethics .
General Law will also have to review for any issues under
their authority such as travel etc . I'll get back to yo u soon.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 12:08 PM, Dan iel Jorjani
<daniel.jorjani@so l.doi.gov > wrote:
FYI

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Caroline Boulton
<caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov >
Date: May 28, 2017 at 6:40 :17 AM
EDT
To: Loftin Melinda
<melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov >, Heindl
Jennifer <jennifer .heindl@sol.doi.gov >
Cc: Jorjani Danie l
<daniel.jorjani@so l.doi.gov >,
Magallanes Downey
<downey magallanes@ios .doi .gov>,
Roddy Rusty
<russell roddy@ios .doi.gov >,
Nigborowicz Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

Schedu le attached for yo ur purposes!

Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 6:28
AM , Caro line Boulton
<caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov >
w rote:

Hi all,

 Mrs. Zinke will now be
staying in Alaska postCODEL, a decision she
and the Secretary made on
the trip. The schedule has
been adjusted to
reflect that, including now
driving from Denali as was
originally the
plan before the charter
flight.

My concern for now is
primarily the Monday dinner
with the governors
office, as paid for by the
governors office. The
Secretary wants her
to join and has said he will
personally reimburse them
for her meal. I
know this is taking place
tomorrow and we're not
giving you much time
so apologies for the short
turn around.

What else do we need to
consider from a legal/ethics
standpoint?
Please let Rusty know
(cc'ed). I'll be away from my
phone all day, but
will be back on it tonight.

Best,
Caroline

Sent from my iPhone

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Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
Melinda Loftin <melinda .loft in@sol.do i.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 18:27:01 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios.do i.gov>
Daniel Jorjan i <danie l.jorjani@sol.do i.gov >, Jennifer Heind l
<jennifer.he indl@sol.do i.gov>, "timothy.murphy@so l.doi.gov"
<timothy .murphy@so l.doi.gov >, "edward.mcdonnell@so l.doi.gov "
<edward. mcdon nell@sol .doi .gov>, "edward. keable@so l .doi .gov"
<edward. keable@so l .doi.gov >, "joshua.campbell@sol.do i.gov"
<josh ua.campbell@sol .doi .gov>, "scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov "
<scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Mrs. Zinke in AK

From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:
Thanks Carol ine .
Sent from my iPhone

On May 28 , 2017 , at 7:48 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > w rote :
My understand ing is that she is leav ing now on Tuesday from Anchorage. I w ill
confirm w ith Rusty .
The din ner w ith the sportsmen was supposed to be a hike but instead turned out to
not be a hike but a Nationa l Guard helicopter tour of a site part ow ned by NPS--w e
disc ussed w ith Jennifer on Friday . For the dinner , each w ill pay for their port ion of
the dinner separate ly.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28 , 2017 , at 1:43 PM, Daniel Jorjan i <daniel.jor jan i@sol.doi.gov > w rote:
Melinda - Thank you very much for follow ing up.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28 , 20 17, at 1:40 PM, Melinda Loftin
<melinda .loftin@sol. doi .gov> w rote :
Caroline , I review ed the revised schedule and concur that
The Secretary needs to pay for Mrs Zinke's dinne r w ith the
Governor. I think Tim had the cost for the Secretary's form.
Could you also provide deta iled informat ion on the dinner w ith
the Sportsman 's Group that is schedu led for after the Don
Young reception . Those are the on ly matters I see for the
ethics office . On page 11 and 12 I believe there are issues for
General Law . It looks like the orig inal plan is Mrs. Z doesn 't go

 on the wildlife tour and is not involved in the transportation? If
so when is she leav ing and what are her transportatio n plans .
Once agai n Genera l Law will need to do a review to make
sure their are no travel/transportat ion issues with her (such as
how is s he getting to an airport ). Hope this helps. I will check
back later.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 12:43 PM, Melinda Loftin
<melinda. loftin@sol .doi .gov> wrote:
Hi Caro line, I will review the revised sched ule in a
few minutes and get back to you w ith comments
from ethics. General Law will also have to review
for any issues under their authority suc h as travel
etc . I'll get back to yo u soon.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 12:08 PM, Dan iel Jorjani
<daniel.jorjani@so l.doi.gov > wrote:
FYI

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: Caroli ne Boulton
<caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov >
Date: May 28, 2017 at
6:40 :17 AM EDT
To: Loftin Melinda
<melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov >,
Heindl Jen nifer
<jennifer .heindl@sol.doi.gov >
Cc: Jorja ni Daniel
<daniel .jorjani@so l .doi.gov >,
Magallanes Downey
<downey magallanes@ios.doi.gov >,
Roddy Rusty
<russell roddy@ios .doi.gov >,
Nigborowicz Timot hy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Re: Mrs. Zinke in

AK
Schedu le attached for yo ur
purposes!

 Sent from my iPhone
On May 28,
2017, at 6:28
AM, Caroline
Boulton
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:

Hi all,

Mrs. Zinke will
now be staying
in Alaska postCODEL, a
decision she
and the
Secretary made
on the trip. The
schedule has
been adjusted to
reflect that,
including now
driving from
Denali as was
originally the
plan before the
charter flight.

My concern for
now is primarily
the Monday
dinner with the
governors
office, as paid
for by the
governors office.
The Secretary
wants her
to join and has
said he will
personally
reimburse them
for her meal. I
know this is

 taking place
tomorrow and
we're not giving
you much time
so apologies for
the short turn
around.

What else do we
need to consider
from a
legal/ethics
standpoint?
Please let Rusty
know (cc'ed). I'll
be away from
my phone all
day, but
will be back on it
tonight.

Best,
Caroline

Sent from my
iPhone
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Governor POC

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Sun May 28 20 17 04:3 1:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Roddy Rusty <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>, Thiele Aaron
<aaro n_thie le@ios .doi.gov >
Governor POC

I'm leaving my hotel now and won't have cell service until I return ~7:30pm. For dinner, the POC
is:
Shelley James
Director of International Trade
Chief of Protocol
Office of Governor Bill Walker

550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1700
Anchorage. Alaska 99501
Phone: 907.269 .81 19
Fax: 907.269.7461
shelley .james@alaska.gov
www .gov.state.ak .us

If one of yo u cou ld send her who you're bumping from the dinner for Lola, that would be great.
Hopefully we hear from ethics today.
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Fwd: Secretary Zinke' s Denali Trip

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Sun May 28 20 17 03:20:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Aa ron Thiele <aaro n_thiele@ios.do i.gov >, Carol ine Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fwd: Secretary Zinke's Denal i Trip

--Forwarded message -From : Roddy, Russell <russell roddy@ ios.do i.gov>
Date: Sun, May 28, 2017 at 5:20 AM
Subject: Re: Secretary Zinke's Denali Trip
To: Heather Swift <heather swift@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov >

Hey, ladies. I was going to try to fi nd a spot for t he reporte r mentioned here. However , I don't
think there is any reason to do so now after the changes yo u will note for Denali on the schedule
I j ust e-mailed. A full schedule at Denali has now pretty much been scrapped for a more leis ure
day. Heather, I have been in touch and coordinated with Elliott. ..and even had a time reserved
for him for a one on one interview at the end of the day on Monday as requested ...however, that
has now all changed . Should yo u reach out and see if he still wants to join on Sunday (after yo u
review the schedu le I sent)? I don't think he should eve n plan to jo in on Monday since it is now
most likely j ust going to be a hike for the Zinke's & Super intendent & wife. I think we could
probab ly fi nd a time for him in A nchorage for a one on one if you guys would like but let me
know.
Rusty
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 11:44 AM, Heather Swift <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Thoughts on a local reporter at Denali?
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Sam Friedma n <sfriedman@ne wsminer.com>
Date: May 26, 2017 at 10:01:29 PM EDT
To: <Interior Press@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Secretary Zinke's Denali Trip
Dear Secretary of the Interior press office ,

 I see on the schedu le that Sec . Zinke plans to tour Denali National Park on
Sunday and Monday. Wo uld he be ame nab le to press coverage of any of that part
of that tour?
I j ust spoke to my editor about coverage and he said Byers Lake (Sunday eve nt) is
too far aw ay from Fairbanks. However , he can send me to Dena li Park on Sunday
or Monday because it's only a 2 hour drive.

Sam Friedman
Outdoors editor
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

p: 907-459-7545
sfr iedman@ne wsminer.com
<p>@FDNMoutdoors
www. newsm iner.com

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Updated Schedule
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"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Sun May 28 20 17 03:1 1:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
. 01.gov>,
nps .gov>,
Ios.doi.gov>,
1ano, aquel Lopez"
<raque _ opez_ milano@ nps.gov>, Carol ine Boulton
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Scott Hommel
<scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov>, "Magallanes , Downey"
<downey_ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>, Laura Rigas
<laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov>, Heather Swift
<heather_swift@ios.do i.gov>, Tami Heileman n
<Tam i_H eilemann@ ios.do i.gov>, Aaron Th iele
<aaro n_thiele@ios .doi.gov >, Stephen Wackowski
<stephe n_wackowski@ ios.do i.gov>, "Chambers , Micah"
<micah_ chambers@ios.do i.gov>, "Nigborowicz, Timot hy"
<timot hy_nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>, rustyroddy@ya hoo.com
Updated Schedu le
Trip5.25-6 .2COD ELAlaskaldaho (2) .pdf

Hey, all. So, crazy nite trying to scramble a bit to make last minute schedu le changes for
Monday. Rather than tak ing a charter plane from Denali to Anc horage , it LOOKS LIKE we will
be driving that route. Please note that it looks like major changes will be taki ng place per
Monday's schedule. You will see the planned schedule for Monday ...and then an alternative
schedule right after which is much lighter. This is after a discuss ion with RKZ. MOST LIKELY ,
we will be going with the alternat ive schedu le. It will all work out and be a great trip ...j ust bear
with us as we iron out the kinks for Monday .
Rusty

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Um ...

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:

"Roddy , Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Sat May 27 2017 21:17:27 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>,
ios .doi.gov >, _
ios.doi .g~
e
<aaron_ Ie e Ios.doi.gov >
Um ...

Just got off the phone with Ann ie from Senator Murkowski's office and she said she flew in early
today with the spo uses ...! have heard that Mrs. Zinke was now maybe not going to fly out from
Fairbanks Sunday morning ...so , I asked Ann ie if she happened to talk to Mrs . Zinke abo ut her
plans. She said Mrs. Zinke said she was now going to head to Byers Lake and Anchorage with
RKZ and fly out of Anchorage on Tuesday. UG H! We have all kinds of planes , trains and
automobi les manifests to now scramb le with.
Including Steve , Micah & Tami on here. The initial intention was for yo u guys to ride from
Fairbanks in the morning with RKZ. So that the Zin ke's can have some down time together on
the long ride, Annie is trying to find transportation for the three of yo u with Murkowski folks
instead. Once you get to Byers Lake, we are fine (or we were until the new addition ...we will
have to review all manifests). Stay tuned on that.

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Sat May 27 2017 21:27:45 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Re: Um ...

Don't see Micah/Steve/Tami on the emai l though maybe you bcced them . Lola is going to have
to pay for her portion of any flight/helicopter/etc that she rides on. I know yo u know this, but can
you j ust remind Micah to remind them? Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2017 , at 11:17 PM,
Roddy , Russell <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote: > > Just got off the phone with Annie from
Senator Murkowski's office and she said she flew in early today with the spo uses ...I have heard
that Mrs. Zinke was now maybe not going to fly out from Fairbanks Sunday morning ...so , I
asked Annie if she happened to talk to Mrs . Zin ke about her plans . She said Mrs. Zinke said she
was now going to head to Byers Lake and Anchorage with RKZ and fly out of Anchorage on
Tuesday . UG H! We have all kinds of planes , tra ins and automobi les manifests to now scramb le
with. > > Including Steve, Micah & Tami on here . The initial intention was for yo u guys to ride
from Fairbanks in the morning with RKZ . So that the Zin ke's can have some down time together
on the long ride, Ann ie is trying to find transportation for the three of you with Murkowski fo lks
instead. Once you get to Byers Lake, we are fine (or we were until the new addition ...we will

 have to review all manifests). Stay tuned on that.

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Sat May 27 2017 21:34:48 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Re: Um ...

There is also likely a large ethics and general law issue with her attending the dinner on Monday
with Gov. Wa lker, especially if the governors office is paying . Her attending meet ings on
previous trips is an ongoing issue being discussed in the sol icitors office. Given the holiday
weekend , I'd be very surprised if they were able to turn aro und an answer on that in time
especia lly given the numerous issues at play. Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2017 , at
11:17 PM, Roddy, Russell <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov> wrote: >> Just got off the phone with
Ann ie from Senator Murkowski's office and she said she flew in early today with the spo uses ...I
have heard that Mrs. Zinke was now maybe not going to fly out from Fairbanks Sunday
morning ...so, I asked Annie if she happened to talk to Mrs. Zinke about her plans . She said Mrs.
Zinke said she was now going to head to Byers Lake and Anchorage with RKZ and fly out of
Anchorage on Tuesday. UGH! We have all kinds of planes, trains and automob iles manifests to
now scramble with. > > Including Steve , Micah & Tami on here. The initial intention was for you
guys to ride from Fairbanks in the morning with RKZ . So that the Zinke's can have some down
time together on the long ride, Annie is trying to find transportation for the three of you with
Murkowski folks instead. Once you get to Byers Lake, we are fine (or we were until the new
addition ...we will have to review all manifests ). Stay tuned on that.

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Sat May 27 2017 21:42:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: Um ...

Trying to work on it without bringing any of that into play. We spent the whole day final izing
everyth ing ...and everything was clicking ...and all now shot to hell.
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 11:34 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
There is also likely a large ethics and general law issue with her
attend ing the dinner on Monday with Gov. Walker, especially if the
governors office is paying . Her attend ing meet ings on previous trips
is an ongo ing issue being discussed in the solicitors office . Given
the holiday weekend, I'd be very surpr ised if they were able to turn
aro und an answer on that in time especially given the numerous issues
at play.
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 27, 2017, at 11:17 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
>

> Just got off the phone with Annie from Senator Murkowski's office and she said she flew in
early today with the spouses ...! have heard that Mrs. Zinke was now maybe not going to fly

 out from Fairbanks Sunday morning ...so, I asked Annie if she happened to ta lk to Mrs. Zinke
about her plans. She said Mrs. Zinke said she was now going to head to Byers Lake and
Anchorage with RKZ and fly out of Anchorage on Tuesday. UGH! We have all kinds of
planes, trains and automob iles manifests to now scramble with .
>

> Including Steve, Micah & Tam i on here . The initial intention was for you guys to ride from
Fairbanks in the morning with RKZ. So that the Zinke's can have some down time together
on the long ride , Ann ie is trying to find transportation for the three of you with Murkowski fo lks
instead. Once yo u get to Byers Lake, we are fine (or we were until the new addition ...we will
have to review all manifests) . Stay tuned on that.

"Roddy, Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Subject:

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Sun May 28 2017 02:48:52 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>, Aaron Thiele
<aaron_thiele@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Um ...

I suggested Aaron and I would take her to dinner but RKZ wants her to attend the dinner with
the Governor and said they would pay for it.
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 11:34 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
There is also likely a large eth ics and general law issue with her
attend ing the dinner on Monday with Gov. Walker, especially if the
governors office is paying . Her attend ing meet ings on previous trips
is an ongo ing issue being discussed in the solicitors office . Given
the holiday weekend, I'd be very surpr ised if they were able to turn
aro und an answer on that in time especially given the numerous issues
at play.
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 27, 2017, at 11:17 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
>

> Just got off the phone with Annie from Senator Murkowski's office and she said she flew in
early today with the spouses ...! have heard that Mrs. Zinke was now maybe not going to fly
out from Fairbanks Sunday morning ...so, I asked Annie if she happened to ta lk to Mrs. Zinke
about her plans. She said Mrs. Zinke said she was now going to head to Byers Lake and
Anchorage with RKZ and fly out of Anchorage on Tuesday. UGH! We have all kinds of
planes, trains and automob iles manifests to now scramb le w ith .
>

> Including Steve, Micah & Tam i on here . The initial intention was for you guys to ride from
Fairbanks in the morning with RKZ. So that the Zinke's can have some down time together
on the long ride , Annie is trying to find transportation for the three of you with Murkowski fo lks
instead. Once yo u get to Byers Lake, we are fine (or we were until the new addition ...we will
have to review all manifests ). Stay tuned on that.

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

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Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Sun May 28 20 17 04:19:01 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Aaron Thie le <aaron_thiele@ios.do i.gov >
Re: Um ...

It will be likely $75-100, though the legalities of her attending otherwise are more of what I'm
concerned about.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 4:48 AM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
I suggested Aaron and I would take her to dinner but RKZ wants her to attend the
dinner with the Governor and said they would pay for it.
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 11:34 PM, Caroline Boulton
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote :
There is also likely a large ethics and general law issue with her
attend ing the dinner on Monday with Gov. Walker, especially if the
governors office is paying. Her attend ing meet ings on previous trips
is an ongo ing issue being discussed in the solicitors office . Given
the holiday weekend, I'd be very surpr ised if they were able to turn
aro und an answer on that in time especially given the numerous issues
at play.
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 27, 2017, at 11:17 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov >
wrote:
>

> Just got off the phone with Annie from Senator Murkowski's office and she said
she flew in early today with the spouses ...! have heard that Mrs . Zin ke was now
maybe not going to fly out from Fairbanks Sunday morning ...so, I asked Ann ie if
she happened to talk to Mrs. Zinke about her plans. She said Mrs. Zinke said she
was now going to head to Byers Lake and Anchorage with RKZ and fly out of
Anchorage on Tuesday. UGH! We have all kinds of planes , trains and
automobi les manifests to now scramb le with.
>

> Including Steve, Micah & Tam i on here . The initial intention was for you guys to
ride from Fairban ks in the morning with RKZ. So that the Zinke's can have some
down time together on the long ride, Annie is trying to find transportation for the
three of you with Murkowski folks instead. Once yo u get to Byers Lake, we are
fine (or we were until the new addition ...we will have to review all manifests ). Stay
tuned on that.

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 04:2 1:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >

 CC:
Subject:

Aaron Thiele <aaron_thiele@ios.do i.gov >
Re: Um ...

Also pretty sure we need sign off before she jo ins an almost $700 dinner being paid for by a
government entity .
Sent from my iPhone
On May 28, 2017 , at 4:48 AM , Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
I suggested Aaron and I would take her to dinner but RKZ wants her to attend the
dinner with the Governor and said they would pay for it.
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 11:34 PM, Caroline Boulton
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote :
There is also likely a large ethics and general law issue with her
attend ing the dinner on Monday with Gov. Walker , especially if the
governors office is paying. Her attend ing meet ings on previous trips
is an ongo ing issue being discussed in the solicitors office . Given
the holiday weekend, I'd be very surpr ised if they were able to turn
aro und an answer on that in time especially given the numerous issues
at play.
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 27, 2017 , at 11:17 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov >
wrote:
>

> Just got off the phone with Annie from Senator Murkowski's office and she said
she flew in early today with the spouses ...! have heard that Mrs . Zin ke was now
maybe not going to fly out from Fairbanks Sunday morning ...so, I asked Ann ie if
she happened to ta lk to Mrs. Zinke about her plans. She said Mrs. Zinke said she
was now going to head to Byers Lake and Anchorage with RKZ and fly out of
Anchorage on Tuesday. UGH! We have all kinds of planes , trains and
automobi les manifests to now scramb le with.
>

> Including Steve , Micah & Tam i on here . The initial intention was for you guys to
ride from Fairban ks in the morning with RKZ. So that the Zinke's can have some
down time together on the long ride, Annie is trying to find transportation for the
three of you with Murkowski folks instead. Once yo u get to Byers Lake, we are
fine (or we were until the new addition ...we will have to review all manifests ). Stay
tuned on that.

 I

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Re: Please confirm if Mrs Z is traveling with us from Fairbank s to Byers Lake?

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
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"Roddy , Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Sat May 27 2017 13:12:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
~i
os.doi.gov>, Aa ron Thiele
~le~
, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Please confirm if Mrs Z is traveling with us from Fairba nks to
Byers Lake?

It is my understanding that Mrs. Zinke is flying out of Fairbanks Sunday morning back
home ...including Caroline so she can confirm.
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 3:09 PM,
Sent from my iPad

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ios.doi.gov> wrote:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Caroline Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Sat May 27 2017 15:20:38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy , Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
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os.doi.gov>, Aa ron Thiele
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Re: Please confirm if Mrs Z is traveling with us from Fairbanks to
Byers Lake?

Yes she is leaving
Sent from my iPhone
On May 27, 2017, at 3:12 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
It is my understanding that Mrs. Zinke is flying out of Fairbanks Sunday morning
back home ...including Caroline so she can confirm .
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 3:09 PM,
Sent from my iPad

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ios.doi.gov> wrote:

 Conversation Contents
FW: Alaska Inform ation
Attachments:
/97 . FW:
/97 . FW:
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lnformat ion/ 1.1 5 25 17 DO I Priority Issues Summary .docx
lnformat ion/ 1.2 Governor of Alaska Bill Walker Biograp hy .pdf
lnformat ion/ 1.3 Commiss ioner A ndy Mack Biograp hy .pdf
lnformat ion/ 1.4 Keith Meyer Biography .pdf
lnformat ion/ 1.5 John L Hendr ix Biography.pd f
lnformat ion/ 1.6 Scott Kendall Bio 2.14.17.pdf
lnformat ion/ 1.7 05 29 17 Detail for SOA Dinner w ith DOl.docx

"James , Shelley A (GOV)" <shelley.james@alaska.gov>
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"James , Shelley A (GOV )" <she lley.james@alaska .gov>
Fri May 26 20 17 20:05 :08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ca roline_Bou lton@ ios .doi .gov" <Caro line_ Boulto n@ios .doi.gov >,
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
FW: Alas ka Information
5 25 17 DOI Priority Issues Summary .docx Governor of A laska Bill
Wa lker Biograp hy .pdf Comm issio ner Andy Mack Biography.pdf
Keith Meyer Biography.pdf John L Hendrix Biography.pdf Scott
Kendall Bio 2.14.17.pdf 05 29 17 Detail fo r SOA Dinner w ith
DOl.docx

Apologies, I forgot to cc : you on my email to Tim . An other email coming ...

Shelley James
Director of Intemational Trade
Chief of Protocol
Office of Governor Bill Walker

550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1700
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: 907.269 .8119
Fax: 907.269 .746 1
shelley.iame s@alaska.gov
www .gov.state.ak.us

From: James , She lley A (GOV)
Sent : Friday, May 26, 2017 11 :56 A M
To: 'timothy_w illiams@ ios.doi.go v'
Subject : Alaska Info rmation

Hi Tim,
Apologies, as there is nothing like rnnning up against a three day weekend ... You mentioned quickly
gathering Alaska info1mation, so I've included a few other items, if helpful.

 Also, as a heads-up, there are a few letters (from Governor Walker to Secretaiy Zinke) that ai·e in the ve1y
final stages for signature . They will be relevant/helpful for background info1mation to discussions durin g
dinner (the topics of discussion in the event detail ai·e from the subject lines ofl etter) . We 'll send you the
letters the minute they are final.
Please see attached :
Event detail for dinner on May 29
Alaska Briefing (please keep internal, this is a sho1t SOA briefing document , but will be helpful )
Bios for Alaska team
I've also asked Alaska Gasline Development Co1poration to send a sho1t brief/bullet s. Will also send
when received .
Have a nice weekend,
Shelley

Shelley James
Director of Intemational Trade
Chief of Protocol
Office of Governor Bill Walker

550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1700
Anchorage , Alaska 9950 1
Phone: 907.269 .8119
Fax: 907.269 .7461
shelley.james@alaska.gov
www .gov.state.ak.us

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for Tuesda y reception/1 .1 2017 .05.24 Alas ka Chamber
for Tuesday reception/1 .2 Potent ial invite list - v4 .xlsx
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for Tuesday reception/13.2 Potential invite list - v4 .xlsx

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
From:
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CC:
Subject:

Attachments:

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy )" <Annie_Hoefler@ene rgy .senate .gov>
Thu May 25 2017 13:02:48 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Caro line Boulton"' <caro line_ boulton@ios .doi.gov>,
"Nigbo rowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>,
"Mica h Chambers (micah_chambe rs@ ios .doi.gov)"
<micah_ chambers@ios.do i.gov>
"Hughes , Brian (Energy )" <Brian_ Hughes@ene rgy .senate .gov>
Potent ial invite list for Tuesday recept ion
2017 .05.24 A laska Chamber Recept ion lnvite.pdf Potential invite
list - v4.xlsx

Hi allI've attached a list of potential atten dees for the reception at the Egan Center in Ancho rage on Tues day.
The list is longer than we had initially ant icipated, so we can w hittle it dow n if neede d. The State
Senators and House Reps are listed at the end of the sprea dsheet - the State Leg is still in sess ion , so it
is unlikely that many of them will be able to make it. The list also includes all of the staff for the
Delegation who would attend the event.
Additionally , I have attached a new version of the invitation. The Chambe r will send the invites out after
the Delegation press release goes out tomorro w, assum ing t hat you are ok with that.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for you r patience!
Ann ie
Ann ie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building

 annie_hoefler@energy.senate.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu May 25 2017 13:09:13 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Stephen Wac kowski <stephen_wackowski@ ios .doi.gov>
Fwd: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
2017.05.24 A laska Chamber Reception lnvite .pdf Potential invite
list - v4.xlsx

--Forwarded message -From : Hoefler , Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy .senate.gov >
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov >, "Nigborowicz, Timothy"
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >, "Micah Chambe rs (micah chambers@ios.doi.gov )"
<micah chambers@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: "Hughes , Brian (Energy)" <Brian Hughes@energy.senate .gov>

Hi allI've attached a list of potential attendees for the reception at the Egan Center in Ancho rage on Tuesday .
The list is longer than we had initially anticipate d, so we can whittle it down if neede d. The State
Senato rs and House Reps are listed at the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is still in session , so it
is unlikely that many of them will be able to make it. The list also includes all of the staff for the
Delegation who would attend the event.
Additionally , I have attached a new version of the invitation. The Chambe r w ill send the invites out after
the Delegation press release goes out tomo rrow, assum ing that you are ok with t hat.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for you r patience!
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy.senate.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov

 "Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Hoefler, Ann ie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate .gov>
Thu May 25 2017 13:44:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Caro line Boulton"' <caroline _ boulton@ ios.do i.gov>,
"'Nigboro w icz, Timothy"' <timothy_ nigborow icz@ios.doi.gov >,
"'Micah Chambers (micah_chambers@ios .doi.gov)"'
<micah_ chambers@ios.do i.gov>
"Hughes , Brian (Energy)" <Brian_ Hughes@energy.senate .gov>
RE: Potent ial invite list for Tuesday reception
Potentia l invite list - v5.xlsx

We decided to pull the State Leg off , so attached is an updated doc that simply removes the State
Senators and State Reps.
Aga in, thank you for everything .

From: Hoefler , Annie (Energy)
Sent : Thursda y, May 25 , 2017 3:03 PM
To: 'Carol ine Boulton'; Nigborow icz, Timothy ; Micah Chambe rs (micah_ chambers@ios .doi.gov )
Cc : Hughes , Brian (Energy)
Subject : Potent ial invite list for Tuesday recept ion
Hi allI've attached a list of potent ial attendees for the reception at the Egan Center in Anchorage on Tuesda y .
The list is longer than we had initially anticipated, so we can whittle it down if needed. The State
Senators and House Reps are listed at the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is still in session, so it
is unlikely that many of them will be able to make it. The list also inc ludes all of the staff fo r the
Delegat ion who would attend the event.
Addit ionally , I have attached a new version of the invitation . The Chamber w ill send the invites out after
the Delegation press release goes out tomorro w, assuming that you are ok with that.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for your patience!
Ann ie
Ann ie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
ann ie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

"Nigborowicz , Timothy" <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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CC:
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"Nigborow icz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborow icz@ios.do i.gov>
Thu May 25 2017 14:03:24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Melinda Loftin <Melinda .Loftin@sol.do i.gov>, Kimberly Benton
<kimberly .benton@so l.doi.gov> , "Heindl , Jenn ifer"
<jennifer.he indl@sol.do i.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Fwd: Potent ial invite list for Tuesday reception

 Attachments:

2017.05.24 A laska Chamber Recept ion lnvite .pdf Potential invite
list - v4.xlsx

Hello all. Attached is the list of invitees for the recept ion in Anc horage , along with a revised
invitation. Please let us know if there are any Ethics or General Law concerns . Melinda , I know
you were checking on the Alaska Chamber of Comme rce , so please let us know if there are any
issues with the overall event.
Also , Jennifer provided General Law approva l for the two stakeholders for the Nike Site Summit
hike. Could you please let us know if we have Ethics approval to invite both individua ls for the
hike? Thank you .
Tim

--Forwarded message -From : Hoefler , Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy .senate.gov >
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov >, "Nigborowicz, Timothy"
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >, "Micah Chambe rs (micah chambers@ios.doi.gov )"
<micah chambers@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: "Hughes , Brian (Energy)" <Brian Hughes@energy.senate .gov>

Hi allI've attached a list of potential attendees for the reception at the Egan Cente r in Ancho rage on Tuesday .
The list is longer than we had initially anticipate d, so we can whittle it down if neede d. The State
Senators and House Reps are listed at the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is still in session, so it
is unlikely that many of them will be able to make it. The list also inc ludes all of the staff fo r the
Delegation who would attend the event.
Additionally , I have attached a new version of the invitation. The Chamber w ill send the invites out after
the Delegation press release goes out tomorro w, assum ing that you are ok with t hat.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for you r patience!
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
CC:

Melinda Loftin <melinda .loftin@sol.doi.gov>
Thu May 25 2017 14 :54:45 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Nigbo rowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Kimberly Benton <kimberly .benton@so l.doi.gov>, "Heindl,
Jennifer" <je nnifer.heindl@so l.doi.gov >, Caroline Boulton

 Subject:

<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Potentia l invite list for Tuesday recept ion

Hi Tim , the two individ uals are fine from ethics for the hike. We are still checking on the Coe
event.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 25, 2017, at 4:03 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy <timothy nigborowicz@ ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hello all. Attached is the list of invitees for the recept ion in Anchorage, along with a
revised invitation . Please let us know ifthere are any Ethics or General Law
concerns. Melinda , I know yo u were checking on the Alaska Chamber of Commerce,
so please let us know if there are any issues with the overall event.
Also, Jennifer provided General Law approva l for the two stakeholders for the Nike
Site Summit hike. Cou ld you please let us know if we have Ethics approval to invite
both individuals for the hike? Thank yo u.
Tim

--Forwarded message --From : Hoefler , Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy .senate.gov >
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday recept ion
To: Carol ine Boulton <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov >, "Nigborowicz, Timothy"
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >, "Micah Chambers
(micah chambers@ios .doi.gov )" <micah chambers@ios .doi.gov>
Cc: "Hughes , Brian (Energy )" <Brian Hughes@energy.senate .gov>

Hi allI've attache d a list of potent ial attendees for the reception at the Egan Center in Anchorage
on Tuesday. The list is longe r than we had initially anticipate d, so we can whittle it down if
needed . The State Senators and House Reps are listed at the end of the spreadsheet - the
State Leg is still in session, so it is unlikely that many of them will be able to make it. The list
also includes all of the staff for the Delegation w ho wou ld attend the event.
Additionally , I have attached a new version of the invitation . The Chamber w ill send the
invites out after the Delegat ion press release goes out tomorro w , assuming that you are ok
w ith that.
Please let me know if you have any questions and than ks for your patience!
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Comm ittee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy.senate.go v

<2017.05 .24 Alaska Chamber Reception lnvite.pdf >

 <Potential invite list - v4 .xlsx>

"Wackowski , Stephen" <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

"Wacko wski , Stephen " <stephen_w ackow ski@ios .doi.gov >
Thu May 25 2017 20 :39:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>, Micah
Chambers <micah_ chambers@ios .doi.gov >,
timothy _nigborow icz@ ios.do i.gov
Re: Potential invite list for Tuesday recept ion

On Thu, May 25 , 2017 at 3:09 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caro line_boulton @ios.do i.gov> w rote:
- -Forwarded message --From : Hoefler , Annie (Energy ) <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov >
Date: Thu, May 25 , 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potent ial invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Carol ine Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >, "Nigborow icz, Timothy"
<timothy _nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >, "Micah Chambers (micah_ chambers@ios.doi.gov )"
<micah_ chambers@ios. doi. gov>
Cc: "Hughes , Brian (Energy )" <Brian_Hughes@energy.senate .gov>

Hia lll've attached a list of potential atten dees for the recept ion at the Egan Center in Ancho rage on
Tues day . The list is longer than we had init ially antic ipated , so we can whitt le it down if needed. The
State Senators and House Reps are listed at the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is still in
sess ion, so it is unlikely that many of them will be able to ma ke it. The list also includes all of the staff
for the Delegat ion who would atten d the event.
A dditionally , I have attache d a new version of the invitation. The Chamber will send the invites out
after the Delegation press release goes out tomorro w, assum ing that you are ok with t hat.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for your pat ience!
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone : (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie _hoefler@energy.senate.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:

Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Thu May 25 2017 20 :45:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Wacko wski , Stephen " <stephen_ w ackow ski@ios .doi.gov >
Micah Chambers <micah_ chambers@ios.doi.gov >,
"timothy _nigboro w icz@ios.doi.gov "
<timothy _nigborow icz@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: Potential invite list for Tuesday recept ion

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On May 25 , 2017 , at 10:39 PM, Wacko wski , Stephen <stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov >
w rote:

m 1n
orage--w ill let yo u

On Thu, May 25 , 20 17 at 3:09 PM, Boulton , Caroline
<caroline_boulton@ios.do i.gov> w rote :
--Forwarded message --From : Hoefler , Annie (Energy ) <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov >
Date: Thu, May 25 , 20 17 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potent ial invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Carol ine Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >, "Nigborow icz, Timothy"
<timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >, "Micah Chambers
(micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov )" <micah_chambers@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: "Hughes , Brian (Energy )" <Brian_Hughes@energy.senate .gov>

Hia lll've attached a list of potential attendees for the reception at the Egan Center in
Anchorage on Tuesday . The list is longer than we had initially anticipated , so we can
whittle it dow n if needed. The State Senators and House Reps are listed at the end of the
spreadsheet - the State Leg is still in session , so it is unlikely that many of them will be
able to make it. The list also includes all of the staff for the Delegation who would attend
the event.
Additionally , I have attached a new version of the invitation. The Chamber will send the
invites out after the Delegation press release goes out tomor row , assuming that you are
ok with that.

 Please let me know if you have any questions and than ks for your patience!
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@ene rqy.senate .gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Micah Chambers <micah chambers@ios.doi.gov>
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Micah Chambers <mica h_ chambers@ios.do i.gov>
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Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
"Wacko wski , Stephe n" <step hen_w ackow ski@ios .doi.gov >,
"timothy _ nigborow icz@ios.doi.gov "
<timot hy_nigborow icz@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: Potentia l invite list for Tuesday recept ion

It's fi ne in my op inion. It'll be big but more expos ure on first officia l trip to Alaska is good. My two
cents
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On May 26 , 2017 , at 4:45 AM, Caroli ne Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > w rote :

in

sess ion.

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On May 25 , 20 17, at 10:39 PM, Wacko wski , Stephen
<stephen_ wackowski@ios.doi.gov > w rote:

 On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:09 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> w rote:
--Forwarded message --From : Hoefler , Annie (Energy ) <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov >
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >, "Nigborowicz,
Timothy" <timothy nigborowicz@ios .doi.gov>, "Micah Chambers
(micah chambers@ios .doi.gov )" <micah chambers@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: "Hughes , Brian (Energy)" <Brian Hughes@energy.senate .gov>

Hiall l've attached a list of potentia l attendees for the reception at the Egan Center
in Anchorage on Tuesday . The list is longer than we had initially anticipated,
so we can w hittle it dow n if neede d. The State Senators and House Reps are
listed at the end of the sprea dsheet - the State Leg is still in session , so it is
unlikely that many of them will be able to make it. The list also includes all of
the staff for the Delegation w ho wou ld attend the even t.
Additionally , I have attached a new version of the invitation. The Chamber w ill
send the invites out after the Delegation press release goes out tomo rrow,
assuming that you are ok with that.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for you r patience!
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy.senate.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Nigborowicz , Timothy" <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
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"Nigbo rowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Fri May 26 2017 09:10 :48 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Melinda Loftin <melinda .loftin@sol.doi.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
Re: Potent ial invite list for Tuesday recept ion

They don't expect to have a big formal program , but they did say that there would be an

 opportun ity for the Secretary to say a few words. Should we ensure that he defi nitely speaks at
the recept ion?

On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 9:54 AM , Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov > wrote:
Tim & Caroline, is the Secretary going to make remarks at the recept ion? I hope so . Thanks.
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On May 25, 2017, at 4:56 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Thank yo u.
On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 4:54 PM, Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Tim, the two indiv iduals are fine from ethics for the hike. We are still
chec king on the Coe event.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 25, 2017, at 4:03 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hello all. Attached is the list of invitees for the reception in
Anchorage , along with a revised invitation. Please let us know if
there are any Ethics or General Law concerns . Melinda, I know yo u
were checki ng on the Alas ka Chamber of Commerce, so please let
us know if there are any issues with the overall eve nt.
Also, Jen nifer provided General Law approval for the two
stakeho lders for the Nike Site Summ it hike. Cou ld you please let us
know if we have Ethics approval to invite both individua ls fo r the
hike? Thank yo u.
Tim

--Forwarded message --From : Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy.sena te.g

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>
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
To : Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >, "Nigborowicz,
Timothy" <timothy nigborowicz@ios .doi.gov >, "Micah Chambers
(micah chambers@ios.doi.gov )" <micah chambers@ios .doi.gov >
Cc : "Hughes, Brian (Energy )" <Brian Hughes@energy .senate .gov>

Hi all l've attached a list of potential attendees fo r the reception at the Egan
Center in Anchorage on Tuesday . The list is longer than we had initially
anticipated, so we can whitt le it down if needed . The State Senators and
House Reps are listed at the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is still
in sess ion , so it is unlikely that many of them w ill be able to make it. The list

 also includes all of the staff for the Delegation who would attend the event.
Additionally, I have attached a new version of the invitation. The Chamber
will send the invites out after the Delegation press release goes out
tomorrow, assuming that you are ok with that.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for your
patience!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy.senate.gov

<2017 .05.24 A laska Chamber Reception lnv ite .pdf>
<Potential invite list - v4.xlsx >

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton , Caro line" <carol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri May 26 20 17 09: 12 :54 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Nigbo row icz , Timo thy" <timothy _ nigborow icz@ios.do i.gov >
Melinda Lofti n <mel inda .loft in@so l.do i.gov >
Re: Potent ial invite list for Tuesday recept ion

At last discussion w ith Rusty , the Chamber wou ld deliver ope ning remarks , the Co ngress ional
de legat ion w ill speak , and then Senator Murkowski w ill introduce the Secre tary , w ho w ill give
several min utes of remarks .
Caro line
On Fri, May 26 , 2017 at 11:10 AM , Nigboro w icz , Timothy <timothy nigborowicz@ios .doi.gov >
w rote:
They do n't expect to have a big formal program , but they did say that there wou ld be an
opportun ity for the Secretary to say a few words . Shou ld w e ensure that he defin itely speaks
at the recep tion?

On Fri, May 26 , 2017 at 9 :54 AM , Meli nda Lofti n <melinda. loft in@so l.doi.gov > w rote:
Tim & Caroli ne, is the Sec retary go ing to make remarks at the recep tion? I hope so .
Thanks .
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On May 25 , 20 17, at 4 :56 PM, Nigboro w icz , Timothy <timot hy nigborowicz@ ios.do i.gov>

 wrote:
Than k yo u.
On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 4:54 PM, Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Tim, the two individuals are fine from ethics for the hike. We are still
checking on the Coe event.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 25, 2017 , at 4:03 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
Hello all. Attached is the list of invitees for the reception in
Anchorage , along with a revised invitation. Please let us know if
there are any Ethics or General Law concerns. Melinda, I know
you were chec king on the A laska Chamber of Commerce , so
please let us know if there are any issues with the overall event.
A lso , Jennifer provided Genera l Law approval for the two
stakeho lders for the Nike Site Summit hike. Cou ld you please let
us know if we have Ethics approval to invite both individua ls for the
hike? Than k yo u.
Tim

--Forwarded message --From: Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.g
ov>
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >,
"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >,
"Micah Chambers (micah chambers@ios.doi .gov)"
<micah chambers@ios.doi.gov >
Cc : "Hughes, Brian (Energy)" <Brian Hughes@energy .senate.go

y_>
Hiall l've attached a list of potential attendees for the reception at the Egan
Center in Anchorage on Tuesday. The list is longer than we had initially
anticipated, so we can whittle it down if needed . The State Senators and
House Reps are listed at the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is
still in sess ion, so it is unlikely that many of them will be able to make it.
The list also includes all of the staff for the Delegation who would attend
the event.
Additionally , I have attache d a new version of the invitation. The
Chamber will send the invites out after the Delegation press release
goes out tomorrow , assuming that you are ok w ith that.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for your
patience!

 Ann ie
Ann ie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone : (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy.senate.gov

<2017.05.24 A laska Chamber Reception lnv ite .pdf>
<Potential invite list - v4.xlsx >

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov

Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
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Subject:

Melinda Loftin <melinda .loftin@sol.doi.gov>
Fri May 26 2017 09:56 :14 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Potentia l invite list for Tuesday recept ion

Great Caro line. Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 26, 2017 , at 11:13 AM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
At last discussion with Rusty, the Chamber would deliver opening remarks , the
Congress ional delega tion will speak, and then Senator Murkowski will introduce the
Secretary, who will give severa l minutes of remar ks.
Caroli ne
On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 11:10 AM, Nigborowicz, Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
They don't expect to have a big formal program , but they did say that there would
be an opport unity for the Secretary to say a few words. Should we ensure that he
defi nitely speaks at the recept ion?

 On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 9:54 AM , Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi .gov>
wrote:
Tim & Carol ine, is the Secretary going to make remarks at the reception? I
hope so. Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 25, 2017, at 4:56 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi .gov> wrote:
Thank yo u.
On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 4:54 PM, Melinda Loftin
<melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Tim, the two indiv iduals are fine from ethics for the hike. We
are still checki ng on the Coe eve nt.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 25 , 2017, at 4:03 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi .gov> w rote:
Hello all. Attached is the list of invitees for the reception
in Anchorage , along with a revised invitation. Please let
us know if there are any Ethics or Genera l Law
concerns. Melinda, I know you were checking on the
A laska Chamber of Commerce , so please let us know if
there are any issues with the overall event.
A lso , Jennifer provided Genera l Law approval for the
two stakeho lders for the Nike Site Summit hike. Cou ld
you please let us know if we have Ethics approval to
invite both individua ls for the hike? Thank you.
Tim

--Forwarded message --From: Hoefler , Annie (Energy)
<Ann ie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov >
Date: Thu , May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >,
"Nigborowicz, Timothy"
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi .gov>, "Micah Chambers
(micah chambers@ios.doi.gov )"
<micah chambers@ios.doi.gov >
Cc : "Hughes, Brian (Energy)"
<Brian Hughes@energy.senate.gov >

Hi all l've attached a list of potential attendees for the reception at

 the Egan Center in Anchorage on Tuesday. The list is longer
than we had initially anticipated, so we can whittle it down if
needed. The State Senators and House Reps are listed at
the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is still in session,
so it is unlikely that many of them will be able to make it.
The list also includes all of the staff for the Delegation who
would attend the event.
Additionally, I have attached a new version of the invitation.
The Chamber will send the invites out after the Delegation
press release goes out tomorrow, assuming that you are ok
with that.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks
for your patience!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy.senate.gov

<2017 .05.24 A laska Chambe r Rece ption lnv ite .pdf>
<Potential inv ite list - v4.xlsx >

Caro line Boul ton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
From:
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Me linda Lofti n <mel inda .loft in@so l.do i.gov >
Fri May 26 20 17 09:59 :07 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Boulton , Caro line" <ca rol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Nigbo row icz , Timo thy" <timothy _ nigboro w icz@ios.do i.gov >
Re : Poten tial inv ite list for Tuesday recept ion

I am fine from ethics on the invitation and att endee list. T hanks .
Sent from my iP ho ne
On May 26 , 2017 , at 11 :13 AM , Bo ulton , Ca rol ine <caroline bou lto n@ios .do i.gov > w rote :

 At last discuss ion with Rusty, the Chamber would deliver opening remarks , the
Congress ional delegation will speak , and then Senator Murkowski will introduce the
Secretary , who will give severa l minutes of remarks .
Caroline
On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 11: 10 AM , Nigborowicz, Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
They don't expect to have a big formal program , but they did say that there would
be an opport unity for the Secretary to say a few words. Shou ld we ensure that he
definitely speaks at the recept ion?

On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 9:54 AM , Melinda Loftin <melinda .loftin@sol.doi .gov>
wrote:
Tim & Carol ine, is the Secretary going to make remarks at the reception? I
hope so. Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 25, 2017 , at 4:56 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi .gov> wrote:
Thank yo u.
On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 4:54 PM, Melinda Loftin
<melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Tim, the two individuals are fine from ethics for the hike. We
are still checking on the Coe event.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 25 , 2017 , at 4:03 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi .gov> w rote:
Hello all. Attached is the list of invitees for the reception
in Anchorage , along with a revised invitation. Please let
us know if there are any Ethics or Genera l Law
concerns. Melinda , I know you were checking on the
A laska Chamber of Commerce , so please let us know if
there are any issues with the overall event.
A lso , Jennifer provided Genera l Law approval for the
two stakeho lders for the Nike Site Summit hike. Cou ld
you please let us know if we have Ethics approval to
invite both individua ls for the hike? Thank you.
Tim

--Forwarded message --From: Hoefler , Annie (Energy)
<Ann ie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov >
Date: Thu , May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception

 To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >,
"Nigbo rowicz, Timothy"
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >, "Micah Chambers
(micah chambers@ios.doi.gov )"
<micah chambers@ios.doi.gov >
Cc : "Hughes, Brian (Energy)"
<Brian Hughes@energy.senate.gov >

Hiall l've attached a list of potential attendees for the recept ion at
the Egan Center in Anchorage on Tuesday. The list is longe r
than we had init ially antic ipated , so we can whitt le it down if
needed . The State Senators and House Reps are listed at
the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is still in sess ion ,
so it is unlikely that many of them will be able to ma ke it.
The list also includes all of the staff for the Delegation who
would attend the event.
Add it iona lly, I have attached a new vers ion of the invitation.
The Chamber will send the invites out after the Delegation
press release goes out tomorro w, assuming that you are ok
with that.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks
for your patience !
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S . Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone : (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy.senate.gov

<2017 .05.24 A laska Chamber Reception lnv ite .pdf>
<Potential invite list - v4.xlsx >

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

"Wackowski , Stephen" <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov>
From:

"Wackowski , Stephen" <stephen_wackowski@ios .doi.gov >

 Sent:

To:

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Fri May 26 2017 12:44:14 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Annie_H oefler@energy.senate .gov ,
Brian_Hughes@energy.sena te.gov ,
micheal_polawski@mur kowski .senate .gov , "Padgett , Chad"
<Chad.Padgett@mai l.house .gov>, Curtis Thayer
<cthayer@alas kachamber.com >, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Russell Roddy
<russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>, joe _balash@s ullivan .senate .gov
Fwd: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
2017 .05.24 A laska Chamber Recept ion lnvite .pdf Potent ial invite
list - v4.xlsx

We've cleared the list the best we could . Good on our end to send . Best , Steve
--Forwarded message -From : Boulton , Caroline <caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov >
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:09 PM
Subject: Fwd: Potent ial invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Stephen Wackowski <stephen wackowski@ios.doi.gov >

--Forwarded message --From : Hoefler , Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy .senate.gov >
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov >, "Nigborowicz, Timothy"
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >, "Micah Chambe rs (micah chambers@ios.doi.gov )"
<micah chambers@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: "Hughes , Brian (Energy )" <Brian Hughes@energy.senate .gov>

Hi allI've attached a list of potential attendees for the reception at the Egan Cente r in Ancho rage on Tuesday .
The list is longer than we had initially anticipate d, so we can whittle it down if neede d. The State
Senators and House Reps are listed at the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is still in session, so it
is unlikely that many of them will be able to make it. The list also inc ludes all of the staff fo r the
Delegation who would attend the event.
Additionally, I have attached a new version of the invitation. The Chamber w ill send the invites out after
the Delegation press release goes out tomorro w, assum ing that you are ok with t hat.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for you r patience!
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@ene rgy.sena te.gov

Caroline Boulton

 Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov

Curtis Thayer <cthayer@alaskachamber.com>
From:
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To:

Subject:

Curtis Thayer <cthayer@alas kachamber.com >
Fri May 26 2017 12:53:48 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Wackowski , Stephe n" <stephen_wackowski@ios .doi.gov >,
<annie_ hoefler@energy .senate.gov >,
<brian_hughes@energy .senate .gov>,
<micheal_polawski@mur kowski.se nate.gov >, "Padgett , Chad"
<chad.padge tt@mai l.house .gov>, Caroli ne Boulton
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Russell Roddy
<russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>, <joe _balash@s ullivan .senate .gov>
Re: Potentia l invite list for Tuesday recept ion

Thank yo u. Sending out now.
Regard ,
Curtis W . Thayer
Alas ka Chamber
(907) 223-8270 cell

On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 10:44 AM -0800 , "Wackowski, Stephen"
<stephen wackowski@ ios.doi.gov > wrote:
We've cleared the list the best we could . Good on our end to send . Best, Steve
--Forwarded message --From : Boulton , Caroline <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:09 PM
Subject: Fwd: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Stephen Wackowski <stephen wackowski@ ios.doi.gov >

-- Forwarded message --From : Hoefler , Annie (Energy ) <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov >
Date: Thu, May 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Subject: Potential invite list for Tuesday reception
To: Carol ine Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >, "Nigborowicz, Timothy"
<timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >, "Micah Chambers (micah chambers@ios.doi.gov )"
<micah chambers@ios.doi.gov >
Cc: "Hughes , Brian (Energy)" <Brian Hughes@energy.senate .gov>

Hi alll've attached a list of potential attendees fo r the recept ion at the Egan Center in Ancho rage on
Tuesday . The list is longer than we had initially anticipated, so we can whitt le it down if needed. The
State Senators and House Reps are listed at the end of the spreadsheet - the State Leg is still in

 sess ion, so it is unlikely that many of them will be able to make it. The list also includes all of the staff
for the Delegat ion who would attend the event.
Additionally , I have attached a new version of the invitation. The Chambe r will send the invites out
after the Delegation press release goes out tomorrow, assum ing that you are ok with that.
Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for you r patience!
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy.sena te.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

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nps .gov>, "M1ano , aque opez"
<raque _ opez_ mI ano@ nps.gov>, Step hen Wacko wski
<stephen_wackowski@ios .do i.gov>, "Chambe rs, Micah"
<micah_ chambers@ios.do i.gov>
GODEL to A laska to Ida ho
Trip5 .25-6 .2COD ELAlaska ldaho .pdf

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"D ixon, Sha ndria " <shandr ia_ dixo n@ios.do i.gov >
Th u May 25 2017 13 :01:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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Fwd : Trip: 5.25-6 .2 COD EL, Alaska , Idaho - Invitation to view

Caroline , can you please give me permi ssion to view thi s or send it to me as a PDF / Word Doc?
Thank s
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Subject: Fw d: Trip: 5.25-6 .2 CODEL , A laska, Idaho - Invitat ion to view
To : "Dixon , Shandria" <shandria dixon@ios .doi.gov >

Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Directo r
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

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Thanks
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To: "Dixon , Shandria" <shandria dixon@ios.doi.gov >

Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell

 @Interior

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"Dixon, Shandria" <shandria dixon@ios.doi.gov>
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Thank you!

"Dixon, Shandria" <shandria_dixon@ios.doi.gov>
Thu May 25 2017 13:04:48 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Doc?
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Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell

@Interior

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CODEL Costs

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed May 24 2017 17:46 :41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Micah Chambe rs <micah_ chambers@ios .doi.gov >
CODEL Costs

These were all I counted, let me know if I missed some :
CODEL Costs
5/25 MILAIR Flight Dinner -- each pay (invoiced later from DoD)
5/26 $20/person -- Statoil Lunch (each pay)
5/26 $30/person -- Royal & Ancient Polar Bear Society (RZ pays, TBD Lola pays--depends on timing of CODEL ; they
accept credit card)
5/26 Ministry of Foreign Affai rs dinner - gift from the country of Norway (includes RZ and LZ)
5/27 $4 .30/person -- Vaernes Garrison breakfast (each pay)
5/27 $10-25 -- ConocoPh ilips lunch (RZ pays -- invoiced later from DoD)
** RZ will still receive a per diem, but Lola still must pay for those indicated.

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

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Schedule: 6.25
Attachments:

/ 102. Schedule: 6.25/2.1 Trip5.25-6.2CODELAlaskaldaho (5).pdf

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Wed May 24 2017 17:26:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ryanzinke
ios.doi.gov
Schedule: 6.25

From:
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May25
10:30-11 :00AM

I U.S. Oil and Gas Association

Board of Directors Remarks

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Wed May 24 2017 17:35:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ryanzinke
ios.doi.gov
Re: Schedule: 6.25
Trip5.25-6.2CODELAlaskaldaho (5).pdf

That sent too early!
May2 5
10:00·10:25AM

I Depart Residen ce en

route Hay-Adams Hotel

10:30-11:00AM I U.S. Oil and Gas Ass ociation Board of Directors Remarks
Location : Hay-Adams Hotel
Attend ing: Laura Rigas, Vincent DeVito, Wadi Yakhour
11 :00-11 :25AM I Depart en route Residen ce
6:00PM I Depart for Andre ws
7:00PM I Wheels up Andrews en route Norway

Trip itinerary attached . CODEL portion is complete.

 CODEL Costs
5/25 MILAIR Flight Dinner -- each pay (invoiced later from DoD)
5/26 $20/person -- Statoil Lunch (each pay )
5/26 $30/person -- Royal & Ancient Polar Bear Society (RZ pays, TBD Lola pays--depends on timing of CODEL ; they
accept credit card)
5/26 Ministry of Foreign Affairs dinner -- gift from the country of Norway (includes RZ and LZ)
5/27 $4 .30/person -- Vaernes Garrison breakfast (each pay )
5/27 $10-25 -- ConocoPhil ips lunch (RZ pays - invoiced later from DoD)
** you will still receive a per diem, but Lola still must pay for those indicated.

On Wed , May 24 , 2017 at 7:26 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caro line boulton@ ios .doi.gov> wrote:
May25
10:30-11 :00AM I U.S. Oil and Gas As sociation Board of Directors Remarks

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

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Current Schedule: CODE U AK/1D
Attachments:

/ 103. Curre nt Schedu le: COD EL/AK/ ID/1.1 Trip5.25-6 .2CODELAlas kaldaho (4 ).pdf

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:

CC:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed May 24 2017 15:00:00 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ios .doi.qov >. Sqt
nps .gov>, "Sgt.
1 s .doi.gov >, "Sgt.
ios.doi.gov>, Rus y o y
<russe _ro y 1os.doi.gov>, "Thiele, Aaron"
<aaro n_thiele@ios .doi.gov >, "Milano , Raque l Lopez"
<raquel_ lopez_ milano@ nps.gov>
-i
os.do i.gov>
Curre nt Schedule: COD EL/AK/ID
Trip5.25-6 .2COD ELAlaska ldaho (4 ).pdf

Inevitab ly to be updated . Some shifts on COD EL timi ng and locations (they finally have a MFA
dinner location!)

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

Carol
ine Boulton@
iosdoi govI Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Aaron Thiele <aaron_thiele@ios.doi.gov>
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Aaron Thiele <aaro n_thiele@ios.do i.gov >
Wed May 24 2017 15:38:20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Curre nt Sched ule: COD EL/AK/ID

Dear Caro line,
Please look at the th ird page. This lack of formatt ing frustrates me.
Sincerely ,
Aaro n
On May 24, 2017 , at 4:00 PM, Boulton , Caroli ne <caro line_bo ulton@ios.do i.gov> wrote:

 Inevitably to be updated. Some shifts on CODEL timing and locations (they finally
have a MFA dinner location!)
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

<Trip5.25-6.2CODELAlaskaIdaho (4).pdf>

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FW: Final Zinke/Murkowski Program
Attachments:
/ 104 . FW : Final Zinke/ Murkow ski Program/ 1.1 GODEL FINAL 2017.05 .25 GODEL
Murkowski Program.docx

"Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
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"Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <lsaac_Ed wards@ene rgy .senate .gov>
Tue May 23 2017 13:56 :09 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"caro line_bou lton@ios .doi .gov" <caroline _boulto n@ios .doi.gov >,
"micah_ chambers@ios .doi.gov" <micah_ chambers@ios .doi .gov>
FW : Final Zinke/ Murkowski Program
GODEL FINAL 20 17.05.25 GODEL Murkowski Program .docx

Fyi for Norway. I'm going to try and trim down the length of dinner on Friday (Norwegian Government
hosting) so the end time is not so late.
From: Westpha l, Kristin L [ma ilto:WestphalKL@stat e .gov]
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 3:4 1 PM
To: Edw ards, Isaac (Energy ); Collins, Bryan R Lt Col USAF SAF-FM (US) (bryan .r.collins2 .mil@mail.mil)
(bryan .r.collins2.m il@mail.mil); Temp le, Thomas E CMSgt USAF (US) (thomas.e.temple.mil@mail.mi l)

Cc: Westp hal, Kristin L
Subject: Final Zinke /Murkowski Program
Importance: High

Gentlemen ,
Here is the fina l program . Please let me know asap of any questions/concerns . Please especially look
at Saturday morning as I need to confirm with the Marines.
Misc items:
1. Please do one last check of manifests (I'm a belt-and-suspenders gal)
2. Please have mil escort keep passports to go on charte r flight to Hammerfest. We've confirmed
we do not need the m to check everyone into hotel.
3. Please remind everyone that luggage will go directly to hotel and they should only bring small
bag (if desired ) to Hammerfest.
4 . Please remind everyone to wear sturdy shoes.
5. Weather forecasts :
a. Troms0 - cloudy and 36F
b. Hammerfest - overcast , snow showers, 33F
c. Trondheim - overcast and SOF
We are excited for this visit!

~ Kristin
Kristin Westphal

 Deputy Political/Economic Counselor
U.S. Embassy Oslo
westphalkl@state.gov
Office: +47 2130 8738
Mobile: +47 484 07 138
Official - SBU
UNCLASSIFIED

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Draft Trip Schedule: CODEL , Alaska, Idaho
Attachments:
/ 106. Draft Trip Schedu le: COD EL, Alaska, ldaho/1 .1 Trip5.256.2COD ELAlaskaldaho.pd f

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Tue May 23 2017 07:14:33 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ryanzi nke
ios .doi.gov
Draft Trip Schedule: COD EL, Alaska, Idaho
Trip5 .25-6 .2COD ELAlaska ldaho .pdf

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

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FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary
Attachments:
/107. FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary/1.1 CODEL Murkowski Itinerary_v7.1_Master.docx
/107. FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary/2.1 CODEL Murkowski Itinerary_v7.1_Master.docx

"Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
From:
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"Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
Fri May 19 2017 11:32:14 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>,
"micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov" <micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>
FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary
CODEL Murkowski Itinerary_v7.1_Master.docx

Caroline/Micah – so that we are all working off of the same itinerary, here is the latest provided by USAF. There are still
some aspects that are likely to get tweaked, but this is the latest at the moment.
Thanks
Isaac
From: Collins, Bryan R Lt Col USAF SAF-FM (US) [mailto:bryan.r.collins2.mil@mail.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:58 PM
To: Edwards, Isaac (Energy)
Cc: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Subject: RE: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary

Evening Isaac,
Here’s my wag at working things in. The big takeaways are:
Cancelled the Fjellheisen Tour in Tromso
Earlier start time in Trondheim
Condensed schedule at the pre-positioning caves
Shortened Tour at Pump Station 1 (Alternately, could condense this for Senators/Staff, and let spouses take the full
tour)
I will continue leaning on OSD to refine their flight projections.
Regards,
Bryan
//SIGNED//
BRYAN R. COLLINS, LtCol, USAF
SAF/FMBL
703-571-1942
>
>
>

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Fri May 19 2017 14:47:21 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Senhadji, Karen" <karen_senhadji@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary
CODEL Murkowski Itinerary_v7.1_Master.docx

 ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Edwards, Isaac (Energy) <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
Date: Fri, May 19, 2017 at 1:32 PM
Subject: FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary
To: "caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>, "micah chambers@ios.doi.gov"
<micah chambers@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline/Micah – so that we are all working off of the same itinerary, here is the latest provided by USAF. There are still
some aspects that are likely to get tweaked, but this is the latest at the moment.
Thanks
Isaac
From: Collins, Bryan R Lt Col USAF SAF-FM (US) [mailto:bryan.r.collins2.mil@mail.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:58 PM
To: Edwards, Isaac (Energy)
Cc: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Subject: RE: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary

Evening Isaac,
Here’s my wag at working things in. The big takeaways are:
-

Cancelled the Fjellheisen Tour in Tromso

-

Earlier start time in Trondheim

-

Condensed schedule at the pre-positioning caves

Shortened Tour at Pump Station 1 (Alternately, could condense this for Senators/Staff, and let spouses take the full
tour)
I will continue leaning on OSD to refine their flight projections.
Regards,
Bryan
//SIGNED//
BRYAN R. COLLINS, LtCol, USAF
SAF/FMBL
703-571-1942
>
>
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Senhadji, Karen" <karen_senhadji@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Senhadji, Karen" <karen_senhadji@ios.doi.gov>
Mon May 22 2017 14:21:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary

Thanks! Did the MilAir flight get resolved, and are we still a go for this trip? Also, if officials in our DOI bureaus
have questions about the Alaska leg, with whom should I put them in touch-- Micah or Rusty? Or someone else?
Thanks, Karen
****************************************
Karen Senhadji
Director, Office of International Affairs
Office of the Secretary

 U.S. Department of the Interior
karen senhadji@ios.doi.gov
Office 202-208-5479 , Cell 202-510-0651
****************************************

On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Edwards, Isaac (Energy) <Isaac Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
Date: Fri, May 19, 2017 at 1:32 PM
Subject: FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary
To: "caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>, "micah chambers@ios.doi.gov"
<micah chambers@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline/Micah – so that we are all working off of the same itinerary, here is the latest provided by USAF. There are still
some aspects that are likely to get tweaked, but this is the latest at the moment.
Thanks
Isaac
From: Collins, Bryan R Lt Col USAF SAF-FM (US) [mailto:bryan.r.collins2.mil@mail.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:58 PM
To: Edwards, Isaac (Energy)
Cc: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Subject: RE: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary

Evening Isaac,
Here’s my wag at working things in. The big takeaways are:
-

Cancelled the Fjellheisen Tour in Tromso

-

Earlier start time in Trondheim

-

Condensed schedule at the pre-positioning caves

Shortened Tour at Pump Station 1 (Alternately, could condense this for Senators/Staff, and let spouses take the full
tour)
I will continue leaning on OSD to refine their flight projections.
Regards,
Bryan
//SIGNED//
BRYAN R. COLLINS, LtCol, USAF
SAF/FMBL
703-571-1942
>
>
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Mon May 22 2017 14:25:54 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Senhadji, Karen" <karen_senhadji@ios.doi.gov>
Re: FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary

 It did! It's good to go.
They should contact Rusty--he'll be advancing the whole Alaska trip.
On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 4:21 PM, Senhadji, Karen <karen senhadji@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks! Did the MilAir flight get resolved, and are we still a go for this trip? Also, if officials in our DOI bureaus
have questions about the Alaska leg, with whom should I put them in touch-- Micah or Rusty? Or someone
else? Thanks, Karen
****************************************
Karen Senhadji
Director, Office of International Affairs
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
karen senhadji@ios.doi.gov
Office 202-208-5479 , Cell 202-510-0651
****************************************

On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Edwards, Isaac (Energy) <Isaac Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
Date: Fri, May 19, 2017 at 1:32 PM
Subject: FW: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary
To: "caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>, "micah chambers@ios.doi.gov"
<micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline/Micah – so that we are all working off of the same itinerary, here is the latest provided by USAF. There are
still some aspects that are likely to get tweaked, but this is the latest at the moment.
Thanks
Isaac
From: Collins, Bryan R Lt Col USAF SAF-FM (US) [mailto:bryan.r.collins2.mil@mail.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:58 PM
To: Edwards, Isaac (Energy)
Cc: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Subject: RE: CODEL Murkowski MILAIR Itinerary

Evening Isaac,
Here’s my wag at working things in. The big takeaways are:
-

Cancelled the Fjellheisen Tour in Tromso

-

Earlier start time in Trondheim

-

Condensed schedule at the pre-positioning caves

Shortened Tour at Pump Station 1 (Alternately, could condense this for Senators/Staff, and let spouses take the full
tour)
I will continue leaning on OSD to refine their flight projections.
Regards,
Bryan
//SIGNED//
BRYAN R. COLLINS, LtCol, USAF
SAF/FMBL
703-571-1942
>
>
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

 I I

Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Final CODEL itinerary
Attachments:
/108. Final CODEL itinerary/1.1 CODEL Murkowski Itinerary_v9_Master.docx
/108. Final CODEL itinerary/2.1 CODEL Murkowski Itinerary_v9_Master.docx

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Mon May 22 2017 08:10:49 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Timothy Nigborowicz'" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>, "Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
<(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>, "Micah Chambers
(micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov)" <micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
Final CODEL itinerary
CODEL Murkowski Itinerary_v9_Master.docx

Morning all –
We got the plane back, so all is well! Here is the final itinerary, we are currently scheduled to depart from Dirksen at 6:00
pm.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie_hoefler@energy.senate.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Roddy Rusty <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>, aaron_thiele@ios.doi.gov, "(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
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Murkowski staff's final itinerary.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Date: May 22, 2017 at 10:10:49 AM EDT
To: 'Timothy Nigborowicz' <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>, "Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
<(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>, "Micah Chambers (micah chambers@ios.doi.gov)"
<micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>

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 Cc: "Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
Subject: Final CODEL itinerary
Morning all –
We got the plane back, so all is well! Here is the final itinerary, we are currently scheduled to depart from
Dirksen at 6:00 pm.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

Aaron Thiele <aaron_thiele@ios.doi.gov>
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Aaron Thiele <aaron_thiele@ios.doi.gov>
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Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Final CODEL itinerary

Can you add me to the Alaska schedule when we get back as well. Gracias.
On May 22, 2017, at 10:30 AM, Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Murkowski staff's final itinerary.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Date: May 22, 2017 at 10:10:49 AM EDT
To: 'Timothy Nigborowicz' <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>, "Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
<(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>, "Micah Chambers (micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov)"
<micah chambers@ios.doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
Subject: Final CODEL itinerary
Morning all –
We got the plane back, so all is well! Here is the final itinerary, we are currently scheduled to depart
from Dirksen at 6:00 pm.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

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Melinda Day
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Melinda Day
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"carol ine_ boulton @ios .do i.gov" <caroline _boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Contact Num ber

Caroline
Is there a number I can put in my address book for you?
JD & wife and my self and Chris (son) were wondering if there was time to stop in and see him for a quick visit.

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Melinda Day

"Cow-age is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand , the spine s of others are often stiffened." - Billy Graham

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Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
Attachments:
/110. Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video/1.1 vol awards
2017 - secretary's talking points - resubmitted 5.12.17.docx
/110. Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video/1.2 vol awards
2017 - winner profiles - final.docx
/110. Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video/1.3 WO-100
Scheduling Request for National Volunteer Awards FOR SEC- event date May 24-2017.docx
/110. Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video/2.1 vol awards
2017 - secretary's talking points - resubmitted 5.12.17.docx
/110. Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video/2.2 vol awards
2017 - winner profiles - final.docx
/110. Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video/2.3 WO-100
Scheduling Request for National Volunteer Awards FOR SEC- event date May 24-2017.docx
/110. Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video/6.1 vol awards
2017 - secretary's talking points - resubmitted 5.12.17.docx
/110. Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video/6.2 vol awards
2017 - winner profiles - final.docx
/110. Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video/6.3 WO-100
Scheduling Request for National Volunteer Awards FOR SEC- event date May 24-2017.docx

"SIO, Scheduling" <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
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"SIO, Scheduling" <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 11:56:05 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
vol awards 2017 - secretary's talking points - resubmitted 5.12.17.docx vol awards
2017 - winner profiles - final.docx WO-100 Scheduling Request for National
Volunteer Awards FOR SEC- event date May 24-2017.docx

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Schnee, Linda <lschnee@blm.gov>
Date: Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Subject: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Scheduling SIO <scheduling@ios.doi.gov>, Linda Thurn <lthurn@blm.gov>
Hello- I've been asked to resubmit a scheduling request (initially sent 3/24 and re-sent on 4/10, with the
understanding that they may not have reached their intended destinations) for the Secretary.
Attached please find the scheduling request as well as some brief talking points. This request is for the Secretary
to tape a short video message (approximately two minutes in length) to be shown at the BLM's Annual National
Volunteer Awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday May 24th at 1:00 pm Eastern in Room 5071, Main
Interior Building.
Lastly, I've attached winner profiles on our awardees, who represent the best of our 27,000+ BLM volunteers in
2016.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any additional questions and thank you in advance- Linda
____________________________
Linda Schnee
National Volunteer Program Lead
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships

 office phone- 202/912.7453
work cell- 202/245.0050
email- lschnee@blm.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
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Attachments:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 13:02:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Laura Rigas <laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov>
Heather Swift <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
vol awards 2017 - secretary's talking points - resubmitted 5.12.17.docx vol awards
2017 - winner profiles - final.docx WO-100 Scheduling Request for National
Volunteer Awards FOR SEC- event date May 24-2017.docx

Hey Laura,
Remember how I mentioned this event yesterday? They would love to have it done by 5/19. We have time after
the USPP range day to film or Friday AM (10-10:30) or after the Fox interview Friday (3-3:30). Let me know if this
is doable!
Request:
2 minute video on for BLM's Volunteer Awards
Talking points drafted for you and volunteer profiles attached.
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: SIO, Scheduling <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Subject: Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Schnee, Linda <lschnee@blm.gov>
Date: Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Subject: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Scheduling SIO <scheduling@ios.doi.gov>, Linda Thurn <lthurn@blm.gov>
Hello- I've been asked to resubmit a scheduling request (initially sent 3/24 and re-sent on 4/10, with the
understanding that they may not have reached their intended destinations) for the Secretary.
Attached please find the scheduling request as well as some brief talking points. This request is for the Secretary
to tape a short video message (approximately two minutes in length) to be shown at the BLM's Annual National
Volunteer Awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday May 24th at 1:00 pm Eastern in Room 5071, Main
Interior Building.
Lastly, I've attached winner profiles on our awardees, who represent the best of our 27,000+ BLM volunteers in
2016.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any additional questions and thank you in advance- Linda
____________________________
Linda Schnee
National Volunteer Program Lead
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships
office phone- 202/912.7453

 work cell- 202/245.0050
email- lschnee@blm.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Rigas, Laura" <laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov>
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"Rigas, Laura" <laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 17:09:23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Heather Swift <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>
Re: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video

Thanks, Caroline. I think Heather is setting up with our video person a shoot at 4:30pm tomorrow. Does that
work? Thanks!
Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hey Laura,
Remember how I mentioned this event yesterday? They would love to have it done by 5/19. We have time after
the USPP range day to film or Friday AM (10-10:30) or after the Fox interview Friday (3-3:30). Let me know if
this is doable!
Request:
2 minute video on for BLM's Volunteer Awards
Talking points drafted for you and volunteer profiles attached.
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: SIO, Scheduling <scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Subject: Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Schnee, Linda <lschnee@blm.gov>
Date: Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Subject: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Scheduling SIO <scheduling@ios.doi.gov>, Linda Thurn <lthurn@blm.gov>
Hello- I've been asked to resubmit a scheduling request (initially sent 3/24 and re-sent on 4/10, with the
understanding that they may not have reached their intended destinations) for the Secretary.
Attached please find the scheduling request as well as some brief talking points. This request is for the

 Secretary to tape a short video message (approximately two minutes in length) to be shown at the BLM's
Annual National Volunteer Awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday May 24th at 1:00 pm Eastern in
Room 5071, Main Interior Building.
Lastly, I've attached winner profiles on our awardees, who represent the best of our 27,000+ BLM volunteers in
2016.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any additional questions and thank you in advance- Linda
____________________________
Linda Schnee
National Volunteer Program Lead
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships
office phone- 202/912.7453
work cell- 202/245.0050
email- lschnee@blm.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 17:48:20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Rigas, Laura" <laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov>
Heather Swift <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>
Re: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video

Works perfectly!
Sent from my iPhone
On May 17, 2017, at 7:09 PM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks, Caroline. I think Heather is setting up with our video person a shoot at 4:30pm tomorrow.
Does that work? Thanks!
Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hey Laura,
Remember how I mentioned this event yesterday? They would love to have it done by 5/19. We
have time after the USPP range day to film or Friday AM (10-10:30) or after the Fox interview Friday
(3-3:30). Let me know if this is doable!
Request:
2 minute video on for BLM's Volunteer Awards
Talking points drafted for you and volunteer profiles attached.

 Caroline
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: SIO, Scheduling <scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Subject: Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Schnee, Linda <lschnee@blm.gov>
Date: Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Subject: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Scheduling SIO <scheduling@ios.doi.gov>, Linda Thurn <lthurn@blm.gov>
Hello- I've been asked to resubmit a scheduling request (initially sent 3/24 and re-sent on 4/10, with
the understanding that they may not have reached their intended destinations) for the Secretary.
Attached please find the scheduling request as well as some brief talking points. This request is for
the Secretary to tape a short video message (approximately two minutes in length) to be shown at
the BLM's Annual National Volunteer Awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday May 24th at
1:00 pm Eastern in Room 5071, Main Interior Building.
Lastly, I've attached winner profiles on our awardees, who represent the best of our 27,000+ BLM
volunteers in 2016.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any additional questions and thank you in advance- Linda
____________________________
Linda Schnee
National Volunteer Program Lead
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships
office phone- 202/912.7453
work cell- 202/245.0050
email- lschnee@blm.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Heather Swift <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

Heather Swift <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>
Thu May 18 2017 09:45:01 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Rigas, Laura" <laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov>
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video

Caroline, can you please forward the TPs?
Sent from my iPhone
On May 17, 2017, at 7:09 PM, Rigas, Laura <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov> wrote:

 Thanks, Caroline. I think Heather is setting up with our video person a shoot at 4:30pm tomorrow.
Does that work? Thanks!
Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior

On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hey Laura,
Remember how I mentioned this event yesterday? They would love to have it done by 5/19. We
have time after the USPP range day to film or Friday AM (10-10:30) or after the Fox interview Friday
(3-3:30). Let me know if this is doable!
Request:
2 minute video on for BLM's Volunteer Awards
Talking points drafted for you and volunteer profiles attached.
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: SIO, Scheduling <scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Subject: Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Schnee, Linda <lschnee@blm.gov>
Date: Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Subject: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Scheduling SIO <scheduling@ios.doi.gov>, Linda Thurn <lthurn@blm.gov>
Hello- I've been asked to resubmit a scheduling request (initially sent 3/24 and re-sent on 4/10, with
the understanding that they may not have reached their intended destinations) for the Secretary.
Attached please find the scheduling request as well as some brief talking points. This request is for
the Secretary to tape a short video message (approximately two minutes in length) to be shown at
the BLM's Annual National Volunteer Awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday May 24th at
1:00 pm Eastern in Room 5071, Main Interior Building.
Lastly, I've attached winner profiles on our awardees, who represent the best of our 27,000+ BLM
volunteers in 2016.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any additional questions and thank you in advance- Linda
____________________________
Linda Schnee
National Volunteer Program Lead
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships
office phone- 202/912.7453
work cell- 202/245.0050
email- lschnee@blm.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
I_____
_
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu May 18 2017 10:18:33 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Heather Swift <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
vol awards 2017 - secretary's talking points - resubmitted 5.12.17.docx vol awards
2017 - winner profiles - final.docx WO-100 Scheduling Request for National
Volunteer Awards FOR SEC- event date May 24-2017.docx

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: SIO, Scheduling <scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Subject: Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Schnee, Linda <lschnee@blm.gov>
Date: Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Subject: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Scheduling SIO <scheduling@ios.doi.gov>, Linda Thurn <lthurn@blm.gov>
Hello- I've been asked to resubmit a scheduling request (initially sent 3/24 and re-sent on 4/10, with the
understanding that they may not have reached their intended destinations) for the Secretary.
Attached please find the scheduling request as well as some brief talking points. This request is for the Secretary
to tape a short video message (approximately two minutes in length) to be shown at the BLM's Annual National
Volunteer Awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday May 24th at 1:00 pm Eastern in Room 5071, Main
Interior Building.
Lastly, I've attached winner profiles on our awardees, who represent the best of our 27,000+ BLM volunteers in
2016.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any additional questions and thank you in advance- Linda
____________________________
Linda Schnee
National Volunteer Program Lead
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships
office phone- 202/912.7453
work cell- 202/245.0050
email- lschnee@blm.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Swift, Heather" <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>

 From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Swift, Heather" <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>
Thu May 18 2017 10:30:24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video

thank you!
Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov
On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 12:18 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: SIO, Scheduling <scheduling sio@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Wed, May 17, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Subject: Fwd: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Schnee, Linda <lschnee@blm.gov>
Date: Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Subject: re-sending the scheduling request for the Secretary's participation via video
To: Scheduling SIO <scheduling@ios.doi.gov>, Linda Thurn <lthurn@blm.gov>
Hello- I've been asked to resubmit a scheduling request (initially sent 3/24 and re-sent on 4/10, with the
understanding that they may not have reached their intended destinations) for the Secretary.
Attached please find the scheduling request as well as some brief talking points. This request is for the
Secretary to tape a short video message (approximately two minutes in length) to be shown at the BLM's
Annual National Volunteer Awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday May 24th at 1:00 pm Eastern in
Room 5071, Main Interior Building.
Lastly, I've attached winner profiles on our awardees, who represent the best of our 27,000+ BLM volunteers in
2016.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any additional questions and thank you in advance- Linda
____________________________
Linda Schnee
National Volunteer Program Lead
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships
office phone- 202/912.7453
work cell- 202/245.0050
email- lschnee@blm.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Conversation Contents
Travel/Ethics Questions
Attachments:
/112. Travel/Ethics Questions/3.1 Murkowski Alpine ANWR May 2017.docx

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 12:48:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>, "Hoefler, Annie
(Energy)" <annie_hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Travel/Ethics Questions

Hi Annie and Isaac,
Mrs. Zinke had a question about returning travel and our Ethics office had a whole host of questions. Better to
send them now rather than bombard you with them on Friday!
Mrs. Zinke wanted to confirm that the MILAIR flight was departing on 5/28 to go back to DC, and if so, if you knew
when that would be departing. She's trying to figure out her returning flight situation.
Ethics wanted to know:
Statoil Lunch
0
Expected cost
0
How Mrs. Zinke will pay for her portion (cash, check, ...)
Delegation MFA dinner
0
Expected cost
0
Who is paying
0
Number of expected total attendees
0
How Mrs. Zinke will pay for her portion (cash, check, ...)
Alyeska Pump Station
0
Method of transportation
0
How is the transportation being paid for?
0
Cost of the transportation
0
If transportation is being provided by a company, what is the start and end of the bus trip?
ConocoPhillips
0
Confirming that they all pay the $10 lunch themselves
Alaska Charter Flights
0
Flight manifest
Thank you!
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

"Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 15:38:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>, "Hoefler, Annie (Energy)"
<Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>

 Subject:

RE: Travel/Ethics Questions

Hi Caroline. I will try to respond as best I can and we can talk through this in more detail on Friday if you want.
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MILAIR return flight to DC may or may not happen but if it does the plane will likely leave Sunday morning around
9:00 am, but that could change. We only have one member returning to DC and DOD might pull the plane. To be
determined at this point. In addition, DOD doesn’t like it when members try to get them to fly their spouses home on
MILAIR without the member on the flight. It would be a safer bet to have Mrs. Zinke travel commercial if she is not
staying in Alaska that week.
Statoil Lunch: Expected cost is no more than $20. Statoil is catering, but per our ethics rules all members and staff
will need to pay for the lunch because Statoil employs a federal lobbyist. We have asked the State Department and
Statoil to break down the cost of lunch per person so we know how much to pay. On the Congressional side, we will
probably use cash from our per diem allotment. It is also possible that our military escort will make one lump sum
payment for the entire group and then we reimburse him.
MFA Dinner: The Government of Norway will pay for the meal, including the spouses. Per our ethics rules, we can
accept a gift from a foreign government up to $100 in value per year without needing to report it. I’m anticipating the
dinner to be fairly casual given the length of the day so I can’t see it exceeding $100.
Alyeska: We will be transported on a school bus provided by Alyeska. Start and end will be at the airport. From our
Ethics Committee, this is an acceptable gift because it starts and ends in the same place so it is not a “gift” to get us
from one place to another.
Conoco: Participants will pay for their own lunch.
Alaska Charter flight: Annie can provide that and the potential cost per person.

Hope that helps. Thanks,
Isaac
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 2:48 PM
To: Edwards, Isaac (Energy); Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Subject: Travel/Ethics Questions

Hi Annie and Isaac,
Mrs. Zinke had a question about returning travel and our Ethics office had a whole host of questions. Better to send them
now rather than bombard you with them on Friday!
Mrs. Zinke wanted to confirm that the MILAIR flight was departing on 5/28 to go back to DC, and if so, if you knew when that
would be departing. She's trying to figure out her returning flight situation.
Ethics wanted to know:
Statoil Lunch
0
0

Expected cost
How Mrs. Zinke will pay for her portion (cash, check, ...)

Delegation MFA dinner
0

0
0
0

Expected cost
Who is paying
Number of expected total attendees
How Mrs. Zinke will pay for her portion (cash, check, ...)

Alyeska Pump Station
0
0
0
0

Method of transportation
How is the transportation being paid for?
Cost of the transportation
If transportation is being provided by a company, what is the start and end of the bus trip?

ConocoPhillips
0

Confirming that they all pay the $10 lunch themselves

Alaska Charter Flights
0

Thank you!
Caroline

Flight manifest

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 "Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
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"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 17:35:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Edwards, Isaac (Energy)" <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>, "Boulton,
Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Ripchensky, Darla (Energy)" <Darla_Ripchensky@energy.senate.gov>,
"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Travel/Ethics Questions
Murkowski Alpine ANWR May 2017.docx

Looping in our Chief Clerk, Darla Ripchensky, to help with the charter cost. I attached the quote that we were provided by
Ravn. The way it works for the Senate, is we divide the cost by the number of people on the plane and then pay by the
person.
Our current manifest for the charter is:
1. Senator Murkowski
2. Senator Barrasso
3. Senator Daines
4. Senator Cornyn
5. Senator Heitkamp
6. Secretary Zinke
7. Micah
8. Heather
9. Brian Hughes
10. Angela Becker-Dippmann
11. Severin Randall
12. Isaac
13. Sgt. Temple (USAF)
14. Maybe a second USAF escort
I will travel with the spouses to Fairbanks and spend the afternoon with them.
From: Edwards, Isaac (Energy)
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 5:39 PM
To: Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>; Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Subject: RE: Travel/Ethics Questions
Hi Caroline. I will try to respond as best I can and we can talk through this in more detail on Friday if you want.
-

-

-

MILAIR return flight to DC may or may not happen but if it does the plane will likely leave Sunday morning around
9:00 am, but that could change. We only have one member returning to DC and DOD might pull the plane. To be
determined at this point. In addition, DOD doesn’t like it when members try to get them to fly their spouses home on
MILAIR without the member on the flight. It would be a safer bet to have Mrs. Zinke travel commercial if she is not
staying in Alaska that week.
Statoil Lunch: Expected cost is no more than $20. Statoil is catering, but per our ethics rules all members and staff
will need to pay for the lunch because Statoil employs a federal lobbyist. We have asked the State Department and
Statoil to break down the cost of lunch per person so we know how much to pay. On the Congressional side, we will
probably use cash from our per diem allotment. It is also possible that our military escort will make one lump sum
payment for the entire group and then we reimburse him.
MFA Dinner: The Government of Norway will pay for the meal, including the spouses. Per our ethics rules, we can
accept a gift from a foreign government up to $100 in value per year without needing to report it. I’m anticipating the
dinner to be fairly casual given the length of the day so I can’t see it exceeding $100.
Alyeska: We will be transported on a school bus provided by Alyeska. Start and end will be at the airport. From our
Ethics Committee, this is an acceptable gift because it starts and ends in the same place so it is not a “gift” to get us
from one place to another.
Conoco: Participants will pay for their own lunch.
Alaska Charter flight: Annie can provide that and the potential cost per person.

Hope that helps. Thanks,
Isaac
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 2:48 PM
To: Edwards, Isaac (Energy); Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Subject: Travel/Ethics Questions

Hi Annie and Isaac,
Mrs. Zinke had a question about returning travel and our Ethics office had a whole host of questions. Better to send them
now rather than bombard you with them on Friday!

 Mrs. Zinke wanted to confirm that the MILAIR flight was departing on 5/28 to go back to DC, and if so, if you knew when that
would be departing. She's trying to figure out her returning flight situation.
Ethics wanted to know:
Statoil Lunch
0
0

Expected cost
How Mrs. Zinke will pay for her portion (cash, check, ...)

Delegation MFA dinner
0
0

0
0

Expected cost
Who is paying
Number of expected total attendees
How Mrs. Zinke will pay for her portion (cash, check, ...)

Alyeska Pump Station
0
0
0

0

Method of transportation
How is the transportation being paid for?
Cost of the transportation
If transportation is being provided by a company, what is the start and end of the bus trip?

ConocoPhillips
0

Confirming that they all pay the $10 lunch themselves

Alaska Charter Flights
0

Thank you!
Caroline

Flight manifest

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Ripchensky, Darla (Energy)" <Darla_Ripchensky@energy.senate.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Ripchensky, Darla (Energy)" <Darla_Ripchensky@energy.senate.gov>
Thu May 18 2017 07:02:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>, "Edwards, Isaac
(Energy)" <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>, "Boulton, Caroline"
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Travel/Ethics Questions

Good morning. Annie is correct regarding the charter flight. Following the conclusion of the flight, RAVN Alaska will provide
us with a final invoice which will include the names of all passengers as well as specific travel information. I will forward a
copy of the final invoice to each office that participates in the flight. Each office/organization is expected to pay for their
portion of the flight which, as Annie mentioned below, is determined by dividing the total cost by the number of passengers
for the per person cost.
Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns regarding the charter cost.
Sincerely,
Darla Ripchensky, PMP
Chief Clerk
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202.224.3607
From: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 7:35 PM

 To: Edwards, Isaac (Energy) <Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>; Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Ripchensky, Darla (Energy) <Darla_Ripchensky@energy.senate.gov>; Nigborowicz, Timothy
<timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: Travel/Ethics Questions
Looping in our Chief Clerk, Darla Ripchensky, to help with the charter cost. I attached the quote that we were provided by
Ravn. The way it works for the Senate, is we divide the cost by the number of people on the plane and then pay by the
person.
Our current manifest for the charter is:
1. Senator Murkowski
2. Senator Barrasso
3. Senator Daines
4. Senator Cornyn
5. Senator Heitkamp
6. Secretary Zinke
7. Micah
8. Heather
9. Brian Hughes
10. Angela Becker-Dippmann
11. Severin Randall
12. Isaac
13. Sgt. Temple (USAF)
14. Maybe a second USAF escort
I will travel with the spouses to Fairbanks and spend the afternoon with them.
From: Edwards, Isaac (Energy)
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 5:39 PM
To: Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>; Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Subject: RE: Travel/Ethics Questions
Hi Caroline. I will try to respond as best I can and we can talk through this in more detail on Friday if you want.
-

-

-

MILAIR return flight to DC may or may not happen but if it does the plane will likely leave Sunday morning around
9:00 am, but that could change. We only have one member returning to DC and DOD might pull the plane. To be
determined at this point. In addition, DOD doesn’t like it when members try to get them to fly their spouses home on
MILAIR without the member on the flight. It would be a safer bet to have Mrs. Zinke travel commercial if she is not
staying in Alaska that week.
Statoil Lunch: Expected cost is no more than $20. Statoil is catering, but per our ethics rules all members and staff
will need to pay for the lunch because Statoil employs a federal lobbyist. We have asked the State Department and
Statoil to break down the cost of lunch per person so we know how much to pay. On the Congressional side, we will
probably use cash from our per diem allotment. It is also possible that our military escort will make one lump sum
payment for the entire group and then we reimburse him.
MFA Dinner: The Government of Norway will pay for the meal, including the spouses. Per our ethics rules, we can
accept a gift from a foreign government up to $100 in value per year without needing to report it. I’m anticipating the
dinner to be fairly casual given the length of the day so I can’t see it exceeding $100.
Alyeska: We will be transported on a school bus provided by Alyeska. Start and end will be at the airport. From our
Ethics Committee, this is an acceptable gift because it starts and ends in the same place so it is not a “gift” to get us
from one place to another.
Conoco: Participants will pay for their own lunch.
Alaska Charter flight: Annie can provide that and the potential cost per person.

Hope that helps. Thanks,
Isaac
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 2:48 PM
To: Edwards, Isaac (Energy); Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Subject: Travel/Ethics Questions

Hi Annie and Isaac,
Mrs. Zinke had a question about returning travel and our Ethics office had a whole host of questions. Better to send them
now rather than bombard you with them on Friday!
Mrs. Zinke wanted to confirm that the MILAIR flight was departing on 5/28 to go back to DC, and if so, if you knew when that
would be departing. She's trying to figure out her returning flight situation.
Ethics wanted to know:
Statoil Lunch
0

0

Expected cost
How Mrs. Zinke will pay for her portion (cash, check, ...)

 Delegation MFA dinner
0
0

0
0

Expected cost
Who is paying
Number of expected total attendees
How Mrs. Zinke will pay for her portion (cash, check, ...)

Alyeska Pump Station
0
0

0
0

Method of transportation
How is the transportation being paid for?
Cost of the transportation
If transportation is being provided by a company, what is the start and end of the bus trip?

ConocoPhillips
0

Confirming that they all pay the $10 lunch themselves

Alaska Charter Flights
0

Thank you!
Caroline

Flight manifest

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Question on dinner in Fairbanks

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
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"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 12:18:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Micah Chambers (micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov)"
<micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>, "'Nigborowicz, Timothy'"
<timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
"Hayes, Colin (Energy)" <Colin_Hayes@energy.senate.gov>, "'Boulton, Caroline'"
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Question on dinner in Fairbanks

Hi Micah and Tim –
We are finalizing the plans for the dinner on Saturday night in Fairbanks. Senator Murkowski is deciding between two
options: (1) having her friends, the Warwicks, host a catered dinner at their house for members, spouses, and staff, or (2)
having the campaign host a dinner at the Warwicks for members, spouses, staff, and individuals from the Fairbanks
community.
What, if any, restrictions do Secretary and Mrs. Zinke have on attending a dinner that is paid for by the Warwicks or the
campaign? Alternatively, what option is easier to plan for on your end?
I am out of the office this afternoon, but you can reach me on my cell (907-575-8596) if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie_hoefler@energy.senate.gov

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"Hayes, Colin (Energy)" <Colin_Hayes@energy.senate.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 12:21:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
"Micah Chambers (micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov)"
<micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>, "Nigborowicz, Timothy"
<timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>, "Boulton, Caroline"
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>, "Hughes, Brian (Energy)"
<Brian_Hughes@energy.senate.gov>
Re: Question on dinner in Fairbanks

Adding Brian.
Thanks!
C.
On May 17, 2017, at 2:18 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
Hi Micah and Tim –
We are finalizing the plans for the dinner on Saturday night in Fairbanks. Senator Murkowski is deciding between two

 options: (1) having her friends, the Warwicks, host a catered dinner at their house for members, spouses, and staff, or (2)
having the campaign host a dinner at the Warwicks for members, spouses, staff, and individuals from the Fairbanks
community.
What, if any, restrictions do Secretary and Mrs. Zinke have on attending a dinner that is paid for by the Warwicks or the
campaign? Alternatively, what option is easier to plan for on your end?
I am out of the office this afternoon, but you can reach me on my cell (907-575-8596) if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
CC:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 12:57:19 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hayes, Colin (Energy)" <Colin_Hayes@energy.senate.gov>
"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>, "Micah Chambers
(micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov)" <micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>, "Nigborowicz,
Timothy" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>, "Hughes, Brian (Energy)"
<Brian_Hughes@energy.senate.gov>
Re: Question on dinner in Fairbanks

I would have to check with our office, but questions I know they'll want to know:
Cost per person of the dinner
Number of people invited
Names of the hosts (to check if they're lobbyists)
There are usually a few options if the campaign pays for it. Sometimes it comes out of his daily per diem, but it
depends. I'll need to check on that for you! Tim is out today, but he may know more. I'll flag it to Ethics on Friday.
On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 2:21 PM, Hayes, Colin (Energy) <Colin Hayes@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
Adding Brian.
Thanks!
C.
On May 17, 2017, at 2:18 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
Hi Micah and Tim –
We are finalizing the plans for the dinner on Saturday night in Fairbanks. Senator Murkowski is deciding between two
options: (1) having her friends, the Warwicks, host a catered dinner at their house for members, spouses, and staff, or (2)
having the campaign host a dinner at the Warwicks for members, spouses, staff, and individuals from the Fairbanks
community.
What, if any, restrictions do Secretary and Mrs. Zinke have on attending a dinner that is paid for by the Warwicks or the
campaign? Alternatively, what option is easier to plan for on your end?
I am out of the office this afternoon, but you can reach me on my cell (907-575-8596) if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

 Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroli ne Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

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Timothy Nigborow icz <timothy_ nigbo row icz@ios.doi.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 13:19:13 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
"Hayes , Co lin (Energy )" <Colin_ Hayes@energy.senate.gov>, "Hoefler, Annie
(Energy )" <Annie_ Hoefler@energy.senate .gov> , "Micah Chambers
(micah_chambe rs@ ios.do i.gov )" <micah_chambe rs@ios .do i.gov> , "Hughes, Brian
(Energy )" <Brian_ Hughes@energy .senate .gov>
Re: Quest ion on dinner in Fairbanks

I'll defin itely w ait for the lawy ers to weigh in. If the campaign hosts , it sounds like it might be a political event , in
w hich case Micah w ould not be able to attend. Just something to keep in mind.

On May 17, 2017 , at 2:57 PM, Bou lton , Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
I would have to check w ith our office, but quest ions I know they 'll want to know:
• Cost per person of the dinner
• Numbe r of people invited
• Names of the hosts (to check if they 're lobbyists )
There are usua lly a few opt ions if the campa ign pays for it. Somet imes it comes out of his dai ly per
diem , but it depends. I'll need to check on that for you! T im is out today , but he may know more . I'll flag
it to Ethics on Friday.
On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 2:21 PM, Hayes , Colin (Energy ) <Co lin
Add ing Brian.
Than ks!

Hayes@energy
senate
gov> wrote:

C.
On May 17, 2017 , at 2:18 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy ) <Annie

Hoefler@energy
senate
gov> wrote:

Hi Micah and Tim We are fina lizing the plans for the dinner on Saturday night in Fairbanks . Senator Murkowski is decid ing
between two options : ( 1) having her friends , the Wa rwicks , host a catered dinner at their house for members ,
spouses , and staff , or (2) hav ing the campaign host a dinner at the Wa rwicks for members , spouses , staff ,
and individuals from the Fairbanks community .
What , if any , restrict ions do Secretary and Mrs . Zinke have on attending a dinner that is paid for by the
Warwicks or the campa ign? Alternative ly, what option is easier to plan for on your end?
I am out of the office this afternoon , but you can reach me on my cell (907-575-8596 ) if you have any
quest ions .
Thanks!

Annie
Ann ie Hoefler I Professiona l Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
ann ie hoef1er@enerqy.senate .gov

 Carol ine Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ ios.doi.gov

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"Hoefler , Annie (Energy)" <Annie_ Hoef ler@e nergy .senate.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 17:43:24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Timothy Nigborow icz <timothy_ nigbo row icz@ios.doi.gov>, "Boulto n, Caro line"
<caroline_ boulto n@ios.doi.gov>
"Hayes , Colin (Energy )" <Colin_ Hayes@e nergy.sena te.gov>, "Micah Chambers
(micah_chambers@ ios.doi.gov)" <micah_cham bers@ios .doi.gov> , "Hughes, Brian
(Energy)" <Bria n_ Hughes@energy .senate .gov>
RE: Question on dinner in Fairbanks

The names of the hosts are Andy and Judy Warwick. We are still w aiting on guidance from Senator Murkow ski, but we will
have the info ready for our meeting on Friday . Thanks!

From: Timothy Nigboro wicz [mailto :timothy _ nigborowicz@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday , May 17, 2017 3 :19 PM
To: Boulton, Caroline <caroline_ boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Cc: Hayes , Colin (Energy ) <Col in_Hayes@ene rgy .sena te .gov> ; Hoefler , Ann ie (Energy)
<Annie_Hoefle r@energy .sena te .gov> ; Micah Cham bers (micah_cham bers@ ios .doi.gov) <micah_chambers@ ios.do i.gov>;
Hughes, Brian (Energy) <Br ian_ Hughes@ene rgy.senate.gov>
Subject: Re : Ques tion on dinner in Fairbanks
I'll defin ite ly wait for the lawye rs to w eigh in. If the campaign hosts , it sounds like it might be a political event , in wh ich case
Micah would not be able to attend. J ust something to keep in mind.

On May 17, 2017, at 2:57 PM, Boulton, Caro line <caroline boulton@ios .doi.go v> wrote:
I would have to chec k w ith our office , but quest ions I know they'll want to know :
• Cost per person of the dinner
• Numbe r of people invited
• Names of the hosts (to check if they're lobbyists)
There are usually a few options if the campaign pays for it. Sometimes it comes out of his da ily per diem, but it
depends. I'll need to check on that for you ! Tim is out today , but he may know more. I'll flag it to Ethics on
Friday .
On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 2 :21 PM, Hayes , Colin (Ene rgy) <Colin Hayes@enerqy.senate.gov > wrote :
Add ing Brian.
Thanks!

C.
On May 17, 2017, at 2 :18 PM, Hoefle r, Ann ie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov > wrote :
Hi Micah and Tim We are fina lizing the plans for the dinner on Saturday night in Fairban ks. Senator Murkowski is deciding
between two options : ( 1) having her friends, the Warw icks, host a catered dinner at their house for membe rs ,
spouses , and staff , or (2) having the campaign host a dinner at the Warwicks for membe rs , spouses , staff,
and individuals from the Fairbanks community .
What , if any, restr ictions do Secretary and Mrs . Zinke have on attend ing a dinner that is paid for by the
Warwicks or the campaign? Alternatively , what option is easier to plan for on you r end?
I am out of the office this afternoon , but you can reach me on my cell (907-575 -8596 ) if you have any
questions .

 Thanks !
Ann ie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resou rces
Phone: (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy.senate.gov

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ios .do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

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Fwd: Ass istance please!

G Hackett <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
G Hackett <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 15:12:07 GMT-0600 (MDT)
caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov
Fwd: Ass istance please!

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Do you have an emai l for Duncan? More info came that I want to pass along!
Thanks
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwa rded message:

From: "Smith, David" <dav id smith@nps.gov >
Date : May 17, 20 17 at 4:54:05 PM EDT
To : "Hackett, G" <elaine hackett@nps.gov >, Christ ian Delich <christian delich@nps.gov >
Cc : Jennifer Albrinck <jennie albrinck@nps.gov >
Subje ct: Re : Assis ta nce ple ase!

Elaine Christ ian Delich ---will be serv ing as Mr. Duncan Wes ley's (805-689-3881) guide
tomorrow at the ~u
ld plan on meet ing Christ ian at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center in the
Village of Joshua Tree (HWY 1-10 West from LA to HWY 62. In Joshua Tree , right on Park Blvd. Visitor
Center is immediate ly on your right). Stree address is 6554 Park Blvd , Joshua Tree , CA 92252 .
Christ ian will have a van so that they can tour around together. I will be working out at the Lost Horse
Campg round - Christian can run them both down to the training site and I will give them a quick
welcome before Christ ian continues his tour. They will return to the JTVC for them to pick up their car.
If they are planning on staying the night, we would be happy to put them up in the casita and have
them over for dinner. They can coord inate with Christian or me tomorrow . My office phone is 760-3675501, ce ll 760-401-7999, home
So happy that we can help out.
David

Duncan Wes ley
On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 12:57 PM, Hackett, G <elaine hackett@nps.gov > wrote:
Thank you!! You are awesome - can I have them ask for you?
You saved my day !!
Elaine

On Wed , May 17 , 2017 at 3:48 PM, David Smith <dav id smith@nps.gov > wrote:
Will do - have them report to the Joshua Tree visitor center in Joshua Tree .
On May 17, 2017, at 12 :34 PM, Hackett, G <elaine hackett@nps.gov > wrote:
Hi David!

 Se cretary Zinke's wife has two friends from England that wan t to visit Joshua Tree tomo rrow afternoon and
she was hoping they could get a personal tour?
The names are Duncan Wes ley and John Dodenham.
They will be arrivi ng there betw een 1pm - 2pm .
Thank you so much !!
Elaine

Elaine Hackett
NPS Congress iona l Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Wash ington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

Elaine Hackett
NPS Congress iona l Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

David Smith
Supe rintendent
Joshua Tree National Park
(760) 367-5501 - Office
(760) 401 -7999 - Mobile

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Subje ct:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Wed May 17 2017 15:16:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
G Hackett <elaine_ hackett@nps.gov >
Re: Ass istance please!

I don't sorry ! But they're in pacific time so it's not evening there yet
Sent from my iPhone
On May 17, 2017 , at 5:12 PM, G Hackett <elajne hackett@nps

gov>wrote:

Do you have an email for Duncan? More info came that I want to pass along !

 Than ks
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Fro m: "Smith , David" <david smith@nps.gov >
Date: May 17, 2017 at 4 :54:05 PM EDT
To : "Hackett , G" <elaine hackett@nps.gov >, Christian Delich <christ ian de lich@nps.gov >
Cc : Jenn ifer Albrinck <jenn ie albrinck@nps.gov >

Subje ct: Re: Ass istance please!
Elaine Christian Delich ~ will be serving as Mr. Duncan Wesley's (805-689-3881 )
guide tomo rrow ~
y shou ld plan on meet ing Christ ian at the Joshua Tree
Visitor Center in the Village of Joshua Tree (HWY 1-10 West from LA to HWY 62 . In Joshua
Tree, right on Park Blvd. Visitor Center is immed iately on you r right). Stree address is 6554
Park Blvd , Joshua Tree , CA 92252. Christian will have a van so that they can tour around
togethe r. I will be working out at the Lost Horse Campg round - Christian can run them both
down to the tra ining site and I will give them a quic k welcome before Christian continues his
tour. They will return to the JTVC for them to pick up their car. If they are planning on
stay ing the night , we would be happy to put them up in the cas ita and have them over for
dinner. They can coordinate with Christ ian or me tomo rrow. My office phone is 760-367 5501 , cell 760-401 -7999 , home
So happy that we can help out.
David

Duncan Wes ley
On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 12:57 PM, Hackett , G <elaine hackett@nps.gov > wrote:
Thank you!! You are awesome - can I have t hem ask for yo u?
You saved my day!!
Elaine

On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 3:48 PM, David Smith <david smith@nps.gov > wrote:
Will do - have them report to the Joshua Tree visitor center in Joshua Tree.
On May 17, 2017 , at 12:34 PM, Hackett , G <elaine hackett@nps.gov > wrote:

Hi David!
Secretary Zinke's wife has two friends from England t hat want to visit Joshua Tree tomo rrow
afternoon and she was hoping they could get a personal tour?
The names are Duncan Wesley and John Dodenh am.
They will be arriving there between 1pm - 2pm.
Thank you so much!!
Elaine

Elaine Hackett
NPS Congress ional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325

 Washington, DC 20240
202-208 -7331 (direct)
202-329 -5735 (cell)

Elaine Hackett
NPS Congress ional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Wash ington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

David Smith
Super intendent
Joshua Tree Nationa l Park
(760 ) 367-5501 - Office
(760 ) 401-7999 - Mobile

G Hackett <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
G Hackett <elaine_ hackett@nps.gov >
Wed May 17 2017 15:22:15 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caroline_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: Ass istance please!

From:
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Ok I'll call him again.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 17, 2017 , at 5:16 PM, Carol ine Boulton <caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov > wrote:
I don't sorry! But they're in pacific time so it's not even ing there yet
Sent from my iPhone
On May 17, 2017 , at 5:12 PM, G Hackett <elaine hackett@nps.gov > wrote:
Do you have an email for Duncan? More info came that I want to pass along !
Thanks
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Smith, David" <dayjd smjth@nps goy>
Date: May 17, 2017 at 4 :54 :05 PM EDT

 To : "Hackett , G" <elajne hackett@nps gov>, Christian Delich
<christ iao de licb@nps gov>
Cc : Jenn ifer Albrinck <jennie albr inck@nps gov>
Subje ct: Re: Assi st ance pl ease!
Elaine Christian Delich ~ will be serving as Mr. Duncan Wesley's (805689-388 1) guide ~e
park. They shou ld plan on meeting Christ ian at
the Joshua Tree Visitor Cente r in the Village of Joshua Tree (HWY 1-10 West
from LA to HWY 62. In Joshua Tree, right on Park Blvd . Visitor Cente r is
immed iately on you r right). Stree address is 6554 Park Blvd , Joshua Tree , CA
92252. Christ ian will have a va n so that they can tour around together. I will be
wo rking out at the Lost Horse Campground - Christian can run them both down
to the training site and I will give them a quick we lcome before Christian
cont inues his tour. They will return to the JTVC for them to pick up their car. If
they are planning on stay ing the night, we wou ld be happy to put them up in the
cas ita and have them over for dinner. They can coordinate with Christ ian or me
tomor row. My office phone is 760-367-550 1, cell 760-40 1-7999 , home -

Ill

So happy that we can help out.
David

Duncan Wesley
On Wed , May 17, 2017 at 12:57 PM, Hackett , G <elaine_hackett@nps.gov >
wrote :
Tha nk you!! You are awesom e - can I have them ask for you?
Yo u saved my day!!
Elaine

On Wed , May 17, 20 17 at 3:48 PM, David Smith <david_smith@nps .gov>
wrote :
Will do - have them report to the Joshua Tree visitor cente r in Joshua Tree.
On May 17, 2017 , at 12:34 PM, Hackett , G <elaine_hackett@nps.gov >
wrote :

Hi David!
Secretary Zinke's wife has two friends from England that want to visit Joshua
Tree tomorrow afternoon and she was hop ing they could get a personal tour?
The names are Duncan Wes ley and John Dodenham .
They will be arriving there between 1pm - 2pm .
Than k you so much!!
Elaine

Elaine Hackett
NPS Congress ional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208 -7331 (direct)
202-329 -5735 (cell)

 -_______________________
Elaine Hackett
NPS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

-David Smith
Superintendent
Joshua Tree National Park
(760) 367-5501 - Office
(760) 401-7999 - Mobile

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Fwd: Items for Secreta ry's Briefing Book
Attac hments:

/115. Fwd: Items
5.8. 17.docx
/115. Fwd: Items
/115. Fwd: Items
/115. Fwd: Items
5.8. 17.docx
/115. Fwd: Items
/115. Fwd: Items

for Secre tary's Briefing Book/ 1.1 2017 Ceremony Sequence of Events Outline
for Secre tary's Briefing Book/ 1.2 DOI LEO Informatio n Brief 5.1 1.17 .pdf
for Secre tary's Briefing Book/ 1.3 2017 Secre tary Speech 5.8.17 .docx
for Secre tary's Briefing Book/2. 1 2017 Ceremony Sequence of Events Outline
for Secre tary's Briefing Book/2.2 DOI LEO Informatio n Brief 5.1 1.17 .pdf
for Secre tary's Briefing Book/2.3 2017 Secre tary Speech 5.8.17 .docx

"Bauserman , Christine" <christine.bauserman@ios.doi.gov >
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"Bauserma n, Christine" <christine_bauserman@ ios.do i.gov>
Mon May 15 20 17 12 :00:00 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>, Laura Rigas
<laura_r igas@ ios.do i.gov>, "Magallanes , Downey"
<downey_maga llanes@ios .doi.gov>
Fwd: Items for Secretary's Briefing Book
2017 Ceremony Seque nce of Events Outline 5.8 .17.docx DOI LEO Informa tion Brief
5.11.17.pdf 2017 Secre tary Speec h 5.8. 17.docx

----- ---- Forwarded message- ---- ---From : Lakota , Misty <misty lakota@jos doj gay>
Date: Fri, May 12, 2017 at 4:03 PM
Subject: Items for Secre tary's Briefing Book
To: christine bauserman@ios .doi.gov
Cc: Darren Cruzan <darren.cruzan@bia.gov >, Harry Humbert <harry humbert@ ios.do i.gov>

Good afternoon Ma 'am,
My name is Misty Dawn Lakota, I am a Senior Special Agent with the Department of Law Enforcement an d Secw-ity
(OLES). OLES is the Department' s principle planner for this Secretarial event, I have been designated as the OLES
coordinator for this ceremony . The pwp ose of my email is to provide th e following items for th e Secretary 's BRIEFIN G
BOOK through Acting Director, Dan-en Cmzan.
I am attaching the following items for reference;
Sequence of Events,
Info1m ation Brief,
Secreta1y 's Key Note Rem arks (provided to Law-a Rigas for editing)
Link to last year ' s event for more information (if needed)
https://livestream .com/usinterior/events/5363005
I am respectfully requesting clari fication and/or fu1t her guidance on the follow ing items :
1.
FAMILIES of the FALLEN MEETING (20-28 People): Traditionally, the Secreta1y meets briefly with any families of
fallen officers who will be attending the ceremo ny prior to the event. This year w e anticipate (3) families and the Navajo
Nati on representatives (to include Vice-President and Chie f of Police from the Navajo Nation). We requested a time and
location for the Secretary to meet with families and are waiting for a response. We have tentatively reserved th e IOC Room
(3rd Floor) from 12-3pm after the Ceremony .

 2

SPEEC
H (suhmjtted
'5/8)·The Secreta1y has confomed he will be the keynote speaker. A speech was provided with a
rehear sed time frame of 13:55 minutes. His introduction by Director Cruzan will be 1 minu te and 30 seconds . Do we need to
run his introduc tion by anyone for approval.
3.
SECRETARY'S PREFERENCES: Does Secre ta1y Zinke have a preference in te1ms of a1rival- casua l or forma l
entrance . We have reserved seating for Secreta1y Zinke , Mrs . Zinke , and the Chief of Staff, Scott Hommel. If more is ne.eded ,
please let us know .
4.
PHOTOS: Tradi tionally, the Secreta1y take s photos with the Bureau Officers and Represen tatives along with their
respective commemora tive wrea th after the ceremony , will this occur this year as well .
5. MEDIA COVERAGE : Ms. Rigas indicated she would handle media coordination for this event. Please let us know so we
may relay that to OFAS to set a place aside for them .
We look fo1ward to working collaboratively with your office to ensure a successfu l and meaningfu l ceremony . We anticipate
a good tum out this year - a lot more people have confomed attendance this year .
Thank you for your time and considera tion . Please let me know if you have any questions .

Very Respectfully ,
SSA M. Lakota
Misty Dawn Lakota
Senior Special Agent (Operations and Policy)
Office of Law Enforcement and Security
Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C.

202-208-63 33 (Direct Line)
Misty Lakota@ios.do i.gov

Christine Bauserman
U.S. Department of the Interior
Specia l Ass istant to Secretary
email : christine bauserman@ios.doi.gov
phone : 202-706-9330

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ios .doi.gov>
Mon May 15 201712 :01:18 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Wadi Yak hour <wadi_yakhour@ ios.do i.gov>
Fwd : Items for Secretary's Briefing Book
20 17 Ceremony Sequence of Events Outline 5.8 .17.docx DOI LEO Information Brief
5 .11.17.pdf 20 17 Secretary Speech 5 .8 .17.docx

----- ---- Forwarde d message- ---- ---From : Bauserman , Christine <chrjstjne bauserman@jos doj goy>
Date: Mon, May 15, 20 17 at 2 :00 PM
Subject: Fwd : Items for Secretary's Briefing Book
To: Caro line Boulton <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ ios.doi.gov>, "Magalla nes,
Downey" <downey maga llanes@ ios.doi.gov >

- - - Forwarde d messag e- --- --From : Lakota , Misty <misty lakota@ios .doi.gov >
Date: Fri, May 12, 20 17 at 4:03 PM
Subject: Items for Secretary's Briefing Book
To: christi ne bauserma n@ios .doi.gov
Cc: Darren Cruzan <darren cruzan@bja goy>, Harry Humbert <harry humbert@ jos doj goy>

 Good afternoon Ma 'am,
My name is Misty Dawn Lakota , I am a Senior Special Agent with the Department of Law Enforcement and Security
(OLES). OLES is the Department ' s principle planner for this Secretarial event, I have been designated as the OLES
coordinator for this ceremony . The pwpo se of my email is to pro vide the following items for the Secretary 's BRIEFING
BOOK through Acting Director , Dan-en Cmzan.
I am attaching the following items for reference ;
Sequence of Events,
Info1mation Brief ,
Secreta1y's Key Note Remarks (provided to Laura Rigas for editing)
Link to last year ' s event for more information (if needed )
https://livestream .com/usinterio r/events/5363005
I am respectfully requesting clarifica tion and/or further guidance on the following items :
1.
FAM ILIES of the FALLEN MEETING (20-28 People): Tradi tionally , the Secreta1y meet s briefly with any families of
fallen officers who will be attending the ceremony prior to the event. Thi s year we anticipa te (3) familie s and the Navajo
Nation repre sentatives (to include Vice-President and Chief of Police from the Navajo Nation). We requested a time and
location for the Secretary to meet with familie s and are waiting for a response. We have tentati vely reserved the IOC Room
(3rd Floor ) from 12-3pm after the Ceremony .

2

SPEECH
(suhmjtted
5/8)·The Secreta1y has confomed he will be the keynote speaker. A speech was provided with a
rehear sed time frame of 13:55 minute s. His introduction by Director Cruzan will be 1 minu te and 30 seconds . Do we need to
mn his introduction by anyone for approval.
3.
SECRETARY 'S PREFERENCES: Does Secreta1y Zinke have a preference in te1ms of a1rival- casual or formal
entrance . We have reser ved seating for Secreta1y Zinke , Mrs. Zinke , and the Chief of Staff , Scott Hommel. If more is ne.eded ,
plea se let us know .
4.
PHOTOS: Traditionally , the Secreta1y take s photo s with the Bureau Officer s and Represen tatives along with their
respec tive commemora tive wrea th after the ceremony , will this occur this year as well .
5. MEDIA COVERAGE : Ms. Rigas indicated she would handle media coordination for this event. Please let us know so we
may relay that to OFAS to set a place aside for them .
We look fo1ward to working collaborati vely with your office to ensure a succes sful and meaningful ceremony . We anticipate
a good twn out this year- a lot more people have confomed attendance this year .
Thank you for your time and considera tion . Please let me know if you have any que stions.

Very Respe ctfully,
SSA M. Lakota
Misty Dawn Lakot a
Seni or Spe cial Agent (Operations and Policy)
Office of Law Enforcement and Security
Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C.

202-208-63 33 (Direct Line)
Misty Lakota@ios.do i.gov

Christine Bauserman
U.S. Departmentof the Interior
Special Assistant to Secretary
email chrjstjne
baqserman@jos
doj aoy
phone: 202-706-9330

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Schedule: 4.28
Attac hments:

/116 . Schedule : 4.28/1 .1 Trip4.28Atlanta .pdf
/116 . Schedule : 4.28/3 .1 T rip4.28Atlanta .pdf

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To:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_bou lton@ ios .doi.gov>
Thu Ap r 27 20 17 17 :25 :27 GMT-060 0 (MDT)
ryanzinke

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Trip4 .28Atlanta .pdf

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Micah will ensure Lola is driven to Andrews Air Force Base with a 10 :15 arrival in preparat ion for an 11 :00 wheels
up flight. There isn't a seat for her on Marine One from the White House so she won't be able to attend the EO
Signing.
Afte r your remarks at the NRA, you must depart the NRA event immed iately in order to make Air Force One .
April 28
9:4 0-10:0 0 Drive to White House

10:00-10: 30 Arrive at White Ho use II Procee d to TBD Ho ld
10:30 EO Signing Ceremony
Loca tion: Rooseve lt Room
10:45 Depart on Marine One for Air Force One
11:00 Whee ls Up Air Force One en route Atlanta

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

ryanzinke
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ryanzinke
Fri Apr 28 2017 16:02 :23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_bou lton@ ios .doi.gov>
RE: Schedu le: 4 .28

Can I have a schedule for monday pis.

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 Date: 27/04/2017 19:25 (GMT-05:00)
To: rvanzinke.,..........
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edule: 4.28
Micah will ensure Lola is driven to Andrews Air Force Base with a 10:15 arrival in preparation for an 11 :00 wheels
up flight. There isn't a seat for her on Marine One from the White House so she won't be able to attend the EO
Signing.
After your remarks at the NRA, you must depart the NRA event immediately in order to make Air Force One.

April 28
9:40-10:00 Drive to White House
10:00-10:30 Arrive at White House II Proceed to TBD Hold

10:30 EO Signing Ceremony
Locat ion: Rooseve lt Room

10:45 Depart on Marine One for Air Force One
11:00 Wheels Up Air Force One en route Atlanta
Caroline Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Scheduling & Adva nce
Caroli ne_B oulton@iosdo i.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

"Zinke, Ryan" ~

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Fwd: Schedule: 4.28
Trip4.28Atlanta .pdf

----- ---- Forwarded message ----- ---From: Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Date: Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 7:25 PM
Subject: Schedule: 4.28
To: rvanzinke .,..........
Cc: ios.~
Micah will ensure Lola is driven to Andrews Air Force Base with a 10:15 arrival in preparation for an 11 :00 wheels
up flight. There isn't a seat for her on Marine One from the White House so she won't be able to attend the EO
Signing.
After your remarks at the NRA, you must depart the NRA event immediately in order to make Air Force One.

April 28
9:40-10:00 Drive to White House
10:00-10:30 Arrive at White House II Proceed to TBD Hold
10:30 EO Signing Ceremon y
Location : Rooseve lt Room
10:45 Depart on Marine One for Air Force One
11 :00 Wheels Up Air Force One en route Atlanta

 -Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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/117. Schedule: Friday PM - Monday/2 .1 Trip5.6Mo ntanaUtahMonta na (4 ).pdf

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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Fri May 12 2017 10:53:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ryanzinke

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Schedule: Friday PM - Monday

Subject :

Here's the schedu le for the weekend so you don't need to scroll foreve r on the trip itinerary:
F1iday 5/12
7:00 -7: ISpm MDT:
Dep art for Billing s Airport // Pick up Rental Car
Location:
Enterprise Desk
Billings Logan Airport
190 I Terminal Circle
Billings , MT
Confirma tion 102S672230
Note:
Paying for personally

7:15-10:45pm MDT:

Depart Billings, MT en route Butte, MT
Vehicle Manifest
Secretary ' s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt ...
Sgt.

Drive Time:

~3 liours,

mum s without traffic

10:45pm MDT:
RON
Location:
Hampton Inn Butte
3499 Harrison Avenue
Butte , MT S9701
Note:
Paying for personally

Sat urday, May 13, 2017
Kalispell , MT
PERSON AL TRAVEL
8 :00-9:30am MDT:
Dep art Butte en ro u te Misso ula, MT // Drop Off Re ntal Car
Location: Enterprise Desk
Missoula International Airport
S225 US Highway 10 West
Missoula , MT

I0:00-12:30pm MDT: Depart Missoula, MT en route Whitefish, MT
Drive Time: ~2 hours, 30 minutes without traffic
1:30-2: 00pm MDT:

Dep art Whitefish en ro u te Kali spell , MT

2:00-3:00pm MDT:
GOTV Event with Mo nta na GOP
Location: Sykes Grocery & Market
202 2nd Avenue West
Kalispell , MT S9901
TBDpm MDT:
RO N
Location: Whitefish , MT

 Sun day, May 14, 2017
Whitefish, MT
PERSONAL TRAVEL
NOTE:

Personal Time

Mo nda y, M ay 15, 2017
Whitefish, MT--> Washington, DC
PERSONAL TRAVEL
1:00-1:ISpm MDT:
Depart White fish, MT en ro ute Kalis pell, MT
Location: 4170 US-2
Kalispell, MT S9901
Drive Time: ~ 1S minutes
2:40pm MDT4:55pm MDT:
Wheels up Kalispell, MT (FCA) en route Denver, CO (DEN)
Flight:
United S999
Flight time: 2 hours, IS minutes
RZ Seat:
4:55-5:35pm MDT :

La yover in Denver , CO // 40 minu te layove1·

5:35pm MDT10:55pm EDT:
Wheels up Denver, CO (DEN) en route Washington, DC (IAD)
Flight:
United 344
Flight time: 3 hours, 20 minutes
RZ Seat:
30D

10:55-11:0Spm EDT : Wheels down Dulles In tern atio nal Airp ort
11:05-11:S0pm EDT : Depa rt Dulles In ternati onal Air port en ro ute Pr ivate Resid ence
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary' s Vehicle:
Drive Time: ~4S minutes without traffic

Caro line Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroli ne Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedul
ioo@iosdojgoy

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Trip5.6Monta naUtahMonta na (4).pdf

Updated. DO I can pay for your hotel tonight in Billings since you did offic ial events here today.
Post-G ian fo1te Event :
7:00-7:30p m MDT :
Depa rt en ro ute RON II Pick up Rental Car
Location:
Enteiprise Desk
Billings Logan Airport
1901 Terminal Circle
Billings, MT
Confirmation: 102S672230
Note:
Paying for personally
8:00pm MDT:
RON
Location:
DoubleTree Billings
27 North 27th Street
Billings, MT

Saturda y, May 13, 2017
Kalispell, MT
PERSONAL TRAVEL

 6:00-1:30pm MDT:
Depart Billing s, MT en route Kalispell, MT II Drop Off Rental Car
Locat ion: Enterprise Desk
2177 US Highway 2 East
Kalis pell, MT 59901
2:00 -3:00p m MDT:
GOTV Event with Montana GOP
Location: Sykes Grocery & Market
202 2nd Avenue West
Kalispell , MT 59901

TBDpm MDT:
RON
Locat ion: Whitefish , MT

Sunday, May 14, 2017
Whitefish, MT
PERSON AL TRAVEL
NOTE:

Person al Time

Monday, May 15, 2017
Whitefish, MT--> Washington , DC
PERSON AL TRAVEL
1:00-1: lSpm MDT:
Depart Whitefish, MT en route Kalis p ell, MT
Locat ion: 4170 US-2
Kalispell , MT 59901
Drive Time : ~ 15 minutes
2:40 p mMDT 4 :55p mMDT:
Wheels up Kalispell, MT (FCA) en route Denver, CO (DEN)
Fligh t:
United 5999
Flight time : 2 hours , 15 minutes
RZ Seat:
4 :55-5:35p m MDT:

La yover in Den ver , CO // 40 minute layove 1·

5:35pmMDT 10:55pm EDT:
Wheels up Denver, CO (DEN) en route Washington, DC (IAD)
Flight:
United 344
Flight time : 3 hours , 20 minutes
RZ Seat:
30D
10:55-11:0Spm EDT:

Wheels down Dulles International Airport

11:05-11:S0pm EDT: Depart Dulles International Airport en route Private Residence
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary ' s Vehicle:
Drive Time: --45 minutes without traffic

On Fri, May 12, 2017 at 12:53 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
Here's the schedule for the wee kend so you don't need to scroll forever on the trip itinerary:
Friday 5/12
7:00-7:lSpm MDT:
Depart for Billings Airport // Pick up Rental Car
Location :
Enterprise Desk
Billings Logan Airport
190 1 Termin al Circle
Billings , MT
Confirmation : 1025672230
Note:
Paying for personally
7:15-10:45pm MDT:

Depart Billings, MT en route Butte, MT
Vehicle Manifest
Secretary 's Vehicle:
RZ

Sgt._
Sgt.
Drive Time :

~ 3 hours , 30 mmutes without traffic

10:45pm MDT:
RON
Location :
Hampton Inn Butte
3499 Harrison Avenue
Butte , MT 59701
Note:
Paying for perso nally

 Saturda y, M ay 13, 2017
Kalispell , MT
PERSONAL TRAVEL
8:00-9:30a m MD T :
Depa rt Butte en ro u te Misso ula , MT // Drop Of f Rental C ar
Location : Enterprise Desk
Missoula Internatio n al Airport
S22S US Highway 10 West
Missoula, MT
I0:00 -12:30 pm MD T : Depa rt Missoula, MT en ro ute W hitefis h, MT
Drive Time : ~2 hours , 30 minutes without traffic
1:30-2 :00pm MD T :

Depa rt W hi tefish en ro u te Kali spe ll, MT

2:00-3:00 pm MD T:
GOTV Event with Montana GOP
Location : Sykes Grocery & Market
202 2nd Avenue West
Kalispell, MT S9901
TBDpm MDT:
RON
Location : Whitefish , MT

Sunday, May 14, 2017
Whitefis h, MT
PERSONAL TRAVEL
NOTE :

Persona l Time

Monda y, May 15, 2017
Whitefish, MT --> Washington , DC
PERSONAL TRAVEL

1:00-1:ISpm MD T:
Depart Whitefish, MT en route Kalispell, MT
Location : 4170 US-2
Kalispell , MT S9901
Drive Time : ~ IS minutes
2:40p m MD TW h eels up Kali sp ell, MT (FCA) en route Denve 1·, CO (DEN)
4 :SSpm MD T :
Flight:
United S999
Flight time: 2 hours, 1S minutes
RZ Seat:

4 :SS-S:3Spm MD T:

Layover in Denver, CO // 40 minute layover

S:3Spm MDT10:SSpm EDT:
Wheels up Denve1·, CO (DEN) en route Washington, DC (IAD)
Flight:
United 344
Flight time: 3 hours, 20 minutes
RZ Seat:
30D
10:55-11:0Spm EDT: Wheels down Dulles International Airp ort
11:05-11:S0pm EDT: Depart Dull es International Airport en route Private Residence
Vehi cle Manifest:
Secretary 's Vehicle:
Drive Time : ~4S minutes without traffic

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caro line Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interio r
Scheduling & Advance

carolioeBou1ton@jos
dojaoyI Schedulioa@jos
dojaoy

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Re: WH To u r confirmatio n -- JD Williamso n

MD
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject :

MD
Thu May 11 2017 13:45:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Re: WH Tour confirmation - JD Williamson

Caroline ,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you again for arrang ing for JD W illiamson and his w ife to have the Wh ite
House tour.
They arrived yeste rday and they are schedu led for the tour tomo rrow. They w ill be in town for the next two weeks.
If I can repay the favo r in some w ay don't hesitate to give me a call!
Warm Regards ,
Melinda Day

On Mar 20, 2017 4 :18 PM, "M Day"
Caroline,

wrote:

Were you all able to make contact w ith JD?
Mel
On Mar 8, 2017 10:33 AM, "M Day"
Carol ine,

w rote:

John D. Williamson and Susan 0 . Wil liamson.
Dates of trave l: Va/ DC area 11 - 26 May
Both American Citizens

I'm a support cont ractor for our US State Department/ Diplomatic Secu rity/ Ant iter rorism Ass istance
Prog ram.
Retired US Navy .
Thanks so very much!
Mel

On Mar 8, 2017 8 :57 AM, "Boulton, Carol ine" <carol ine_bou lton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
I'm the Secretary 's schedu ler; he asked me to help out. Would you be able to ask for and prov ide us w ith
JD's contact info? We w ill need the exact dates of his travel as w ell as a host of personal information
requ ired by the White House for a tou r. Once we have that , hopefully w e can make it happen!

 Best,
Caroline

On Tue, Mar 7 , 2017 at 10:40 PM, ryanzinke
We will take care of him. z

wrote:

Sent from my Ver izon Wire less 4G LTE smartphone
I

------- Original messaoe ------From: M Day ...........
Date: 07/03/20~
To: ryanzinke ...........
Subject: RE: ~

(former SEAL )

Ryan,
He has in his wife only have two weeks in the area and that is the problem (see attached comment ).
They were try ing to get the tour for when they would be in DC. The tours have become very popular and
are filling up quickly!
If you want more informat ion let me know, I am glad to help. Can ask him for his emai l address . I
haven't said anything to him.
Mel
On Mar 7 , 2017 7:01 PM, "M Day" ...........
Yes. He posted that out on his Fa~red
something could be done for him

wrote:
I would pass it along maybe see if

On Mar 7, 2017 6:51 PM, "ryanzinke "
Former 6 and seal instructor jd?

wrote:

Sent from my Verizon W ireless 4G LTE smartphone
I

------- Original message -------From: M Day ...........
Date: 07/03/20~
To: ryanzinke ~
Subject: WH To~mer
Ryan,
Anyth ing that can be done for JD?
Mel

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doigov I Scheduling@ios doigov

SEAL)

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Invitatio n for Memorial D ay Observance at Arli ngton Natio nal Cemeter y
Attac hments:

/120 . Invitat ion for Memorial Day Observa nce at Arlington National Cemetery/1 .1 Invitation OSD AUST
29MAY2017 .pdf

"Odato , Laura CIV SD" <Laura.Odato@ sd.mil >
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject :
Attac hments:

"Odato, Laura CIV SD" <Laura .Odato@sd .mil>
Thu May 11 201706:54:41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'caroline_ boulton@ios .do i.gov"' <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Invitat ion for Memor ial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery
Invitat ion OSD AUST 29MAY2017.pdf

Good morn ing,
I'm w riting to invite Secreta ry Zinke and his wife to be a guest of Secretary Mattis at the Memorial Day Observance at
A rlington National Cemete ry on Monday , May 29th . I've attached the official invitation , and am happy to answer any
add itional questions you may have .
Than k you ,
Laura Odato
Secretary of Defense Protocol
The Pentagon , Room 3E929
Main Line : 703-692-7160
Direct: 703-692-7197
Cell: 202-263-9746
Laura .odato@sd.mil

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@io s.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject :

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov >
Thu May 11 2017 08:03:01 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Odato, Laura CIV SD" <Laura .Odato@sd .mil>
Re: Invitat ion for Memoria l Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

Hi Laura,
Secretary Z inke apprec iates and thanks Secretary Mattis for the invitat ion. Unfortunately the Secretary will be
traveling over Memor ial Day and must regret the invitation .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 8 :54 AM , Odato , Laura CIV SD

<LauraOdato@sd
mil> wrote :

Good morning ,
I'm writing to invite Secretary Zinke and his w ife to be a guest of Secretary Mattis at the Memorial Day Observance at
Arlington National Cemete ry on Monday, May 29th. I've attache d the officia l invitation , and am happy to answer any
addit ional quest ions you may have .
Thank you,
Laura Odato

 Secretary of Defense Protocol
The Pentagon , Room 3E929
Main Line: 703-692-7160
Direct: 703-692-7197
Cell: 202-263-9746
Laura.odato@sd. mil

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroli ne Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

"Odato , Laura CIV SD" <Laura.Odato@sd.mil >
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Odato, Laura CIV SD" <Laura .Odato@sd .mil>
Thu May 11 201712:46:40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Boulton , Caroline"' <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
RE: Invitation for Memor ial Day Observance at Arl ington Nationa l Cemetery

Ok , thank you so much for letting me know .
Laura Odato
Secretary of Defense Protocol
The Pentagon , Room 3E929
Main Line: 703-692-7160
Direct: 703-692-7197
Cell: 202-263-9746
Laura.odato@sd.mil

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto :carol ine_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday , May 11, 2017 10:03 AM
To: Odato , Laura CIV SD <Laura .Odato@sd .mil>
Subject: Re : Invitat ion for Memor ial Day Observance at Arl ington Nationa l Cemetery
Hi Laura,
Secretary Zinke appreciates and thanks Secretary Mattis for the invitation. Unfortunate ly the Secretary will be trave ling over
Memoria l Day and must regret the invitat ion .
Best,
Caro line
On Thu , May 11, 2017 at 8 :54 AM , Odato , Laura CIV SD

<LauraOdato@sd
roil> wrote :

Good morning ,
I'm wr iting to invite Secretary Zinke and his wife to be a guest of Secretary Mattis at the Memor ial Day Observance at
Ar lington Nationa l Cemetery on Monday , May 29th . I've attached the officia l invitation , and am happy to answer any
additiona l questions you may have.
Thank you,
Laura Odato
Secretary of Defense Protoco l
The Pentagon , Room 3E929
Main Line: 703-692-7160
Direct: 703-692-7197
Cell: 202-263-9746
Laura.odato@sd .mil

 -Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Re: [EXTERNAL ): Ma y COD EL

"Nigborowicz , Timothy" <timothy _nigborowicz@io s.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

To:
CC:
Subject :

"Nigborow icz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborow icz@ios .doi.gov>
Wed May 10 2017 14:23:42 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Hoefler , Annie (Energy)" <annie_ hoefler@energy.senate .gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: [EXTERNAL ]: May CODEL

Hi Annie. I just w anted to confi rm that we shou ld subm it our trave lers ' informa tion (name , drivers license , etc. ) to
you and not directly to Kim, correct? A lso, is this informa tion needed for the Secre tary's w ife? I think you said that
spouses would join the tour of the A lyeska pump station, so I assume that would be part of the faci lity that
requi res pre-c leara nce, correc t? Thanks.
Tim Nigborow icz
Office of Schedu ling and Advance
U.S. Department of the Inte rior
202-208-7551

On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 4:54 PM, Harb , Kim <Kim.Harb@a lyeska-pipe line .com > w rote :
Hello there . We are honored to have the opportun ity to show the Secre tary and his delegat ion our facility.
Annie is go ing to get me a list of the name , drivers license numbe r and state issued , and birth date for each
person on the trip so I can get them pre-cleared into the fac ility . I am assum ing the Secretary and his group w ill
be included in that list, correct? If not, cou ld you please get me the same info for each DOI attendee? (If you
are already giving to her, then no need to give to me separate ly.)
She also ment ioned that one or more of your folks may be an armed law enforcement officer. That is fine - but I
want to give my security a heads up about the name (s) of the armed folks in advance to smoot h the clearance
into the faci lity. Can you prov ide that?Also , armed officers w ill need to have their credent ials/badge w ith them
w hen they arrive at the faci lity.
I understa nd this is confident ial. The only peop le that w ill have this informat ion w ill be me and our head of
secu rity, w ho has a top secret clearance and unders tands this is confident ial.
If you prefer to call, rather tha n ema il, my mobi le number is below.
Thanks much.
Kim
Kim Harb
A lyeska Pipeline Service Co.
Office: 202-466 -3866
Mob ile: 703-216-3561
On May 5, 2017 , at 4:24 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy ) <Annie Hoefler@energy.sena te .gov> wrote:
Kim - I'm throwing you on an e-mail with Tim Nigborowicz, Sgt.-and-all with
Secretary Zinke's office. They are working with us on our COD~
u the~
d for
security. Again, this trip is not public knowledge, so do not share any of the details with anyone else.
Tim, Sgt.-Station O~

- Kim Harb is our point person at Alyeska. Alyeska will be leading a tour of Pump
aska Pipeline System.

I will leave the four of you to sort out any details.

 Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions !
Ann ie
Ann ie Hoefler I Professiona l Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@enerqy .senate .gov

"Hoefler , Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:
CC:
Subje ct:

"Hoefler , Ann ie (Energy)" <Ann ie_ Hoefler@ene rgy .senate.gov>
Wed May 10 2017 14:33:02 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"'Nigborow icz , Timothy "' <timothy _ nigbo row icz@ios.doi.gov >
Caro line Boulton <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
RE: [EXT ERNAL]: May CODEL

No, you shou ld send it directly to Kim. I don't need to see it!
And you will need to submit the info for Mrs. Zinke as the spouses get to join the tour.
From: Nigborow icz , Timothy [mailto timothy_nigborow icz@ios .do i.gov)
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 20 17 4:24 PM
To : Hoefler, An nie (Energy)
Cc : Caroline Boulton
Subject: Re: [EXTERN AL]: May CODEL

Hi Annie. I j ust wanted to confir m that we should submit our travelers ' information (name, drivers license , etc .) to you and not
directly to Kim, correct? Also , is this informat ion needed for the Secreta ry's w ife? I think you said that spouses would j oin the
tour of the A lyeska pump stat ion , so I assume that wou ld be part of the fac ility that requires pre-clearance , correct? Thanks .
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Schedu ling and Advance
U.S. Department of the Interior
202-208-7551
On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 4 :54 PM, Harb, Kim <Kim.Harb@alyeska-p ipeline.com> wr ote:
Hello there . We are honored to have the opportunity to show the Secretary and his delegation our facility .
Ann ie is going to get me a list of the name , drivers license number and state issued , and birth date for each person on the
trip so I can get them pre-cleared into the faci lity. I am assuming the Secretary and his group will be included in that list,
correct? If not, cou ld you please get me the same info for each DO I attendee? (If you are already giving to her, then no
need to give to me separatel y.)
She also mentioned that one or more of your folks may be an armed law enforcement officer. That is fine - but I want to give
my secur ity a heads up about the name (s) of the armed folks in advance to smooth the clearance into the facil ity . Can you
prov ide that?A lso, armed officers will need to have their credent ials/badge with them when they arr ive at the facility .
I understand th is is confidentia l. The only people that will have this information will be me and our head of secur ity , who has
a top secret clearance and understands this is confident ial.
If you prefer to call , rather than email , my mobile number is below .
Thanks much .
Kim
Kim Harb
A lyeska Pipeline Service Co .
Office : 202-466-3866
Mobile: 703-216-3561
On May 5 , 2017 , at 4 :24 PM, Hoefler, Ann ie (Energy ) <Ann ie Hoefler@enerqy.senate .gov> wrote :
Kim - I'm throwing you on an e-mail with Tim Nigborowicz, Sgt.

and-all

with

 Secretary Zinke 's office. They are working with us on our COD EL and can get you the info needed for security .
Again , this trip is not public knowledge , so do not share any of the deta ils w ith anyone else .
Tim, Sgt. Station O~

and e Tra'n

- Kim Harb is our point person at Alyeska . Alyeska w ill be leading a tour of Pump

aska Pipeline System .

I will leave the four of you to sort out any deta ils.
Thanks and please let me know if you have any quest ions !
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professiona l Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone : (202 ) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie_ hoefler@energy .senate .gov

"Nigborowicz , Timothy" <timothy _nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

To:
CC:
Subje ct:

"Nigbo row icz , Timothy" <timothy_ nigborow icz@ios .doi.gov>
Wed May 10 2017 17:27:35 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Hoefler , Ann ie (Energy)" <ann ie_ hoefler@energy.senate .gov>
Carol ine Boulton <caroline _boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: [EXTERNAL ]: May CODEL

Thank you. Also, could you please summarize the informat ion that you need for the visits to the other fac ilities
(Conoco Phillips, Stato il, etc. )? I know you told us previously, but I w ant to ensure that we don't miss anyth ing.
From my notes , you need height, weight and shoe size. Is the re anything else I'm missing? And do you need this
information for Mrs. Z inke?

On Wed , May 10, 2017 at 4 :33 PM, Hoefler , Ann ie (Ene rgy) <Ann ie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov > w rote :
No, you should send it directly to Kim . I don 't need to see it!
And you will need to submit the info for Mrs. Zinke as the spouses get to join the tour .
From : Nigborowicz, Timothy [mailto:timothy niqborow icz@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Wed nesday, May 10, 2017 4:24 PM
To: Hoefler, Ann ie (Energy)
Cc : Caroline Boulton
Subjec t: Re: [EXTERN AL): May CODEL

Hi Ann ie . I j ust wanted to confirm that we should subm it our travelers ' information (name , drivers license , etc. ) to you and
not directly to Kim, correct? Also , is this informat ion needed for the Secretary's wife? I think you said that spouses would
j oin the tour of the Alyeska pump station, so I assume that would be part of the facil ity that requires pre-clearance ,
correct? Thanks .
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Advance
U.S. Depart ment of the Interior
202-208-7551
On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 4 :54 PM, Harb, Kim <Kim.Harb@alyeska-p ipeline.com > wrote :
Hello there. We are honored to have the opportunity to show the Secretary and his delegat ion our faci lity.
Ann ie is going to get me a list of the name , drivers license number and state issued , and birth date for each person on the
trip so I can get the m pre-cleared into the faci lity . I am assuming the Secretary and his group will be included in that list,
correct? If not, could you please get me the same info for each DOI attendee? (If you are already giving to her, then no
need to give to me separately .)
She also mentioned that one or more of your fo lks may be an armed law enforcement officer . That is fine - but I want to
give my secur ity a heads up about the name(s) of the armed folks in advance to smooth the clearance into the faci lity.
Can you provide that?Also , armed officers w ill need to have their credent ials/badge with them w hen they arrive at the
faci lity.
I understand this is confident ial. The on ly peop le that wi ll have this information wi ll be me and our head of security , who

 has a top secret clearance and understands this is confidential.
If you prefer to call, rather than email, my mobile number is below.
Thanks much.
Kim
Kim Harb
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.
Office: 202-466-3866
Mobile: 703-216-3561

-

On May 5, 2017, at 4:24 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
Kim – I’m throwing you on an e-mail with Tim Nigborowicz, Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) and (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) all with
Secretary Zinke’s office. They are working with us on our CODEL and can get you the info needed for
security. Again, this trip is not public knowledge, so do not share any of the details with anyone else.
Tim, Sgt.
, and
– Kim Harb is our point person at Alyeska. Alyeska will be leading a tour of Pump
Station One for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)

-

1111

I will leave the four of you to sort out any details.
Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie_hoefler@energy.senate.gov

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Thu May 11 2017 09:18:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Nigborowicz, Timothy'" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: [EXTERNAL]: May CODEL

Statoil has not asked for anything.
Conoco needs full name, shoe size, height, and weight. We only need this info for those going on the tour, so the Secretary,
Micah, and Heather.
Alyeska needs full name, date of birth, and passport number OR drivers license and the state in which it was issued. They
will need that info for the Secretary, Micah, Heather, and Mrs. Zinke.
Let me know if you need anything else!
From: Nigborowicz, Timothy [mailto:timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:28 PM
To: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Cc: Caroline Boulton
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL]: May CODEL

Thank you. Also, could you please summarize the information that you need for the visits to the other facilities
(ConocoPhillips, Statoil, etc.)? I know you told us previously, but I want to ensure that we don't miss anything. From my
notes, you need height, weight and shoe size. Is there anything else I'm missing? And do you need this information for Mrs.
Zinke?
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
No, you should send it directly to Kim. I don’t need to see it!

 And you will need to submit the info for Mrs. Zinke as the spouses get to join the tour.
From: Nigborow icz , Timothy [mailto:timothy niqborowicz@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 20 17 4:24 PM
To: Hoefler, A nnie (Energy)
Cc : Caroline Boulton
Subject: Re: [EXTERN AL]: May CODEL

Hi Annie . I j ust wanted to confirm that we should submit our travelers ' information (name, drivers license , etc.) to you and not
directly to Kim, correct? Also , is this informat ion needed for the Secretary's w ife? I think you said that spouses would j oin the
tour of the A lyeska pump station, so I assume that would be part of the facility that requires pre-clearance , correct? Thanks .
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Advance
U.S. Department of the Interior
202-208-7551
On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 4 :54 PM, Harb, Kim <Kim.Harb@alyeska-pipeline .com> wrote:
Hello there . We are honored to have the opportunity to show the Secretary and his delegation our facility .
Ann ie is going to get me a list of the name, drivers license number and state issued , and birth date for each person on the
trip so I can get them pre-cleared into the facility. I am assuming the Secretary and his group will be included in that list,
correct? If not, could you please get me the same info for each DOI attendee? (If you are already giving to her, then no
need to give to me separatel y.)
She also mentioned that one or more of your folks may be an armed law enforcement officer. That is fine - but I want to give
my security a heads up about the name(s) of the armed folks in advance to smooth the clearance into the facility . Can you
provide that?A lso, armed officers will need to have their credentials/badge with them when they arrive at the facility .
I understand th is is confidentia l. The only people that w ill have this information will be me and our head of security , who has
a top secret clearance and understands this is confident ial.
If you prefer to call, rather than email, my mobile number is below .
Thanks much.
Kim
Kim Harb
A lyeska Pipeline Service Co.
Office : 202-466-3866
Mobile: 703-216-3561
On May 5 , 2017, at 4 :24 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annje

Hoefler@energy
senate
goy>wrote:

Kim - I'm throwing you on an e-mail with Tim Nigborowicz, Sgt. -and -Secretary Zinke 's office. They are working with us on our COD~
u the~
Again , this trip is not public knowledge, so do not share any of the details w ith anyone else.
Tim, Sgt_
Station ~

, and e Tra~

- Kim Harb is our point person at Alyeska. Alyeska w ill be leading a tour of Pump
aska Pipeline System .

I will leave the four of you to sort out any details.
Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie_hoefler@energy .senate .gov

"Nigborowicz , Timothy" <timothy _nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

all with
d for security .

"Nigbo row icz , Timothy" <timothy_ nigborow icz@ios .doi.gov>
Thu May 11 2017 09:50:23 GMT-0600 (MDT )

 To :

CC:
Subje ct:

"Hoefler , Ann ie (Energy)" <Ann ie_ Hoefler@ene rgy .senate.gov>
Carol ine Boulton <caroline _boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: [EXTERNAL ]: May COD EL

Thank you. Should w e send the Conoco informat ion directly to the contacts that you prov ided (Scott, Natal ie and
Barb )?

On Thu , May 11, 2017 at 11:18 AM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy ) <Annie Hoefler@enerqy.senate.gov > wrote:
Statoil has not asked for anything .
Conoco needs full name , shoe size , height , and weight. We only need th is info for those going on the tour, so the
Secretary , Micah , and Heather .
Alyeska needs full name , date of birth , and passport number OR drivers license and the state in which it was issued. They
will need that info for the Secretary , Micah , Heathe r, and Mrs. Zinke.
Let me know if you need anything else!
From : Nigborowi cz, Timothy [mailto:timothy niqborowicz@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Wedn esday, May 10, 20 17 7:28 PM
To : Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Cc : Caroline Boulton
Subjec t: Re: [EXTERNAL): May CODEL

Thank you. Also , could you please summari ze the information that you need for the visits to the other facil ities
(ConocoPhillips , Statoi l, etc. )? I know you told us previous ly, but I want to ensure that we don't miss anything . From my
notes , you need height , weight and shoe size . Is there anything else I'm missing? And do you need this information for
Mrs. Zinke?

On Wed , May 10, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Hoefler , Annie (Energy) <Annje Hoefler@energy senate gov> wrote:
No, you should send it directly to Kim . I don 't need to see it!
And you will need to submit the info for Mrs. Zinke as the spouses get to join the tou r.
From : Nigborowi cz, Timothy [mailto:timothy niqborowicz@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Wedn esday, May 10, 20 17 4:24 PM
To: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Cc : Caroline Boulton
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL): May CODEL

Hi Ann ie . I j ust wanted to confirm that we should subm it our travelers' information (name , drivers license , etc. ) to you and
not directl y to Kim, correct? Also , is this information needed for the Secretary's wife? I think you said that spouses would
j oin the tour of the Alyeska pump station , so I assume that would be part of the facil ity that requires pre-clearance ,
correct? Thanks .
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Advance
U.S. Department of the Interior
202-208-7551
On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 4:54 PM, Harb, Kim <Kim.Harb@alyeska-p ipeline.com > wrote :
Hello there. We are honored to have the opportunity to show the Secretary and his delegat ion our faci lity.
Ann ie is going to get me a list of the name , drivers license number and state issued , and birth date for each person on the
trip so I can get them pre-cleared into the faci lity . I am assuming the Secretary and his group wi ll be included in that list,
correct? If not, could you please get me the same info for each DOI attendee? (If you are already giv ing to her, then no
need to give to me separatel y .)
She also mentioned that one or more of your fo lks may be an armed law enforcement officer . That is fine - but I want to
give my secur ity a heads up about the name (s) of the armed folks in advance to smooth the clearance into the facility.
Can you provide that?Also , armed officers w ill need to have their credent ials/badge with them w hen they arrive at the
faci lity.
I understand this is confident ial. The on ly peop le that wi ll have this information wi ll be me and our head of securit y, who
has a top secret clearance and understands this is confidentia l.
If you prefer to call, rather than ema il, my mobile number is below .
Thanks much.
Kim

 Kim Harb
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.
Office: 202-466-3866
Mobile: 703-216-3561

-

On May 5, 2017, at 4:24 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
Kim – I’m throwing you on an e-mail with Tim Nigborowicz, Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) and (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) all with
Secretary Zinke’s office. They are working with us on our CODEL and can get you the info needed for
security. Again, this trip is not public knowledge, so do not share any of the details with anyone else.

- -

Tim, Sgt
, and
– Kim Harb is our point person at Alyeska. Alyeska will be leading a tour of Pump
Station One for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7

I will leave the four of you to sort out any details.
Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie_hoefler@energy.senate.gov

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
From:
Sent:

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Thu May 11 2017 09:54:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)

To:
CC:
Subject:

"'Nigborowicz, Timothy'" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: [EXTERNAL]: May CODEL

Yes, you can send it directly to Natalie and Barb. Scott doesn’t need to see it.
From: Nigborowicz, Timothy [mailto:timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:50 AM
To: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Cc: Caroline Boulton
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL]: May CODEL

Thank you. Should we send the Conoco information directly to the contacts that you provided (Scott, Natalie and Barb)?
On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 11:18 AM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
Statoil has not asked for anything.
Conoco needs full name, shoe size, height, and weight. We only need this info for those going on the tour, so the Secretary,
Micah, and Heather.
Alyeska needs full name, date of birth, and passport number OR drivers license and the state in which it was issued. They
will need that info for the Secretary, Micah, Heather, and Mrs. Zinke.
Let me know if you need anything else!
From: Nigborowicz, Timothy [mailto:timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:28 PM
To: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Cc: Caroline Boulton
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL]: May CODEL

Thank you. Also, could you please summarize the information that you need for the visits to the other facilities
(ConocoPhillips, Statoil, etc.)? I know you told us previously, but I want to ensure that we don't miss anything. From my
notes, you need height, weight and shoe size. Is there anything else I'm missing? And do you need this information for Mrs.

 Zinke?
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 4 :33 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@enerqy.senate.gov > wrote:
No, you should send it directly to Kim. I don't need to see it!
And you will need to submit the info for Mrs. Zinke as the spouses get to join the tour.
From : Nigborow icz , Timothy [mailto:timothy niqborowicz@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 20 17 4:24 PM
To: Hoefler, A nnie (Energy)
Cc : Caroline Boulton
Subjec t: Re: [EXTER NAL]: May CODEL

Hi Annie . I j ust wanted to confirm that we should submit our travelers ' information (name, drivers license , etc.) to you and not
directly to Kim, correct? Also , is this informat ion needed for the Secretary's w ife? I think you said that spouses would j oin the
tour of the A lyeska pump station, so I assume that would be part of the facility that requires pre-clearance , correct? Thanks .
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Advance
U.S. Department of the Interior
202-208-7551
On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 4 :54 PM, Harb, Kim <Kim.Harb@alyeska-pipeline .com> wrote:
Hello there. We are honored to have the opportunity to show the Secretary and his delegation our facility .
Ann ie is going to get me a list of the name, drivers license number and state issued , and birth date for each person on the
trip so I can get them pre-cleared into the facility. I am assuming the Secretary and his group will be included in that list,
correct? If not, could you please get me the same info for each DOI attendee? (If you are already giving to her, then no
need to give to me separately. )
She also mentioned that one or more of your folks may be an armed law enforcement officer. That is fine - but I want to give
my security a heads up about the name(s) of the armed folks in advance to smooth the clearance into the facility . Can you
provide that?A lso, armed officers will need to have their credentials/badge with them when they arrive at the facility.
I understand th is is confidentia l. The only people that will have this information will be me and our head of security , who has
a top secret clearance and understands this is confidential.
If you prefer to call, rather than email, my mobile number is below .
Thanks much.
Kim
Kim Harb
A lyeska Pipeline Service Co.
Office : 202-466-3866
Mobile: 703-216-3561
On May 5 , 2017, at 4:24 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@enerqy.senate .gov> wrote:
Kim - I'm throwing you on an e-mail with Tim Nigborowicz, Sgt. -and -Secretary Zinke 's office. They are working with us on our COD~u
the~d
Again , this trip is not public knowledge, so do not share any of the details w ith anyone else.
Tim, Sgt._
Station O~e

all with
for security.

, and - Kim Harb is our point person at Alyeska. Alyeska will be leading a tour of Pump
Tra~aska
Pipeline System .

I will leave the four of you to sort out any details.
Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie_hoefler@energy .senate .gov

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Schedule & Briefing Book: 5.11
Attac hments:
/123 . Schedule & Briefing Book: 5.11/1.1 Trip5 .6MontanaUtahMontana
/123 . Schedule & Briefing Book: 5.11/1.2 DBSMay11.pdf

(2).pdf

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

To:
CC:
Subje ct:
Atta chments:

"Bou lton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov >
Wed May 10 2017 12:57:47 GMT-0600 (MDT )
ryan zinke
ios.doi.gov
Schedule & Briefing Book: 5.11
Trip5.6MontanaUtahMontana (2).pdf DBSMay11 .pdf

Most up-to -date schedule and briefing materia ls. Rusty is on the ground in Billings and those deta ils w ill be filled in
soon ...as w ill the rest of the w eekend.

Caro line Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Scheduling & Adva nce
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.do i.gov

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Mee ting Reque st
Attac hments:

/124 . Meet ing
/124 . Meet ing
/124 . Meet ing
/124 . Meet ing
/124 . Meet ing
/124 . Meet ing

RequesU1 .1 Dan Bore n Bio.doc
RequesU1 .2 Elizabeth.Home r.docx
RequesU1 .3 Sparkman bio.docx
RequesU2. 1 Dan Bore n Bio.doc
RequesU2.2 Elizabeth.Home r.docx
RequesU2.3 Sparkman bio.docx

"Price , Wendi (lnhofe)" <Wendi_Price@inhofe.senate.gov >
From:
To:

"Price, Wendi (lnhofe )" <Wendi_ Price@ inhofe .senate.gov >
Tue May 09 2017 12:14:34 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"'caroline_ bou lto n@ios .do i.gov"' <caro line_ bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>

Subje ct:
Atta chments:

Meet ing Request
Dan Bore n Bio.doc Elizabet h.Home r.docx Sparkma n bio .doc x

Sent:

Hi Caroline - Hope you are well! We received a request from Dan Boren, friend of the office and former Congressman, to
meet with Secretary Zinke regarding the land into trust application. They can make themselves available at any time .

Attendee s and bios:
Dan Boren, Chickasaw Nation
Chief Ron Sparkman, Shawnee Tribe
Elizabeth Homer, Counsel
Contact:
Dan Boren
-

hickasaw.net

Erica Rixen
-

hickasaw.net

Thanks,
Wendi
Wen di Price
Executive Assista nt
U.S. Senat or James M. Inhofe, OK
205 Russell Senate Building
Washington, DC 205 10
202 .224 .472 1
202 .228 .1007

fax

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

To:
Subje ct:
Atta chments:

"Boulto n, Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov >
Wed May 10 2017 12:52:42 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Scheduling S IO <sched uling@ ios.do i.gov>
Fwd: Meeting Request
Dan Bore n Bio.doc Elizabet h.Home r.docx Spar kman bio .doc x

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 From: Price, Wendi (lnhofe) <Wendi Price@ inhofe .senate.gov >
Date: Tue, May 9, 2017 at 2:14 PM
Subject: Meeting Reques t
To: "caro line boulton@ ios.doi.gov " <caro line bou lton@ios .doi.gov >

Hi Caroline - Hope you are well! We received a request from Dan Boren, friend of the office and former Congressman, to
meet with Secretary Zinke regarding the land into trust application. They can make themselves available at any time.
Attendees and bios:
Dan Boren, Chickasaw Nation
Chief Ron Sparkman, Shawnee Tribe
Elizabeth Homer, Counsel
Contact:
Dan Boren
-

hickasaw.net

Erica Rixen
-

hickasaw.net

Thanks,
Wendi
Wendi Price
Executive Assistan t
U.S. Senator J ames M. Inhofe, OK
205 Russell Senate Building
Washingto n, DC 20510
202 .224 .472 1
202 .228 .1007

fax

Caro line Bou lton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroli ne_B oulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Dinn er Invitation - June 3, 2017

"Cauthen , Rosal" <Rosal.Cauthen@conocophillips.com>
From:

"Cauth en, Rosa l" <Rosa l.Caut hen@conocop hillips.com>

Sent:

Mon May 08 20 17 15:31:41 GMT -0600 (MDT)
"ca roline_ boulton@ios .do i.gov" <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>,
"sc hedu ling_ sio@ ios.do i.gov" <sc hedu ling_sio@ ios.do i.gov>

To:
Subje ct:

Dinner Invitation - June 3, 20 17

Hi Caroline. Thank you again for your assis tance with trying to schedule a meeting for Secretary Zinke and ConocoP hillips CEO,
Ryan Lance followi ng OTC in Housto n last week. While they weren't able to meet, Ryan is hopeful they will find an oppo rtunity to
connect soon .
To that end, Ryan would like to invite Secretary and Mrs. Zinke to j oin him and his wife, Lisa , for dinner on Saturday , June 3.
Ryan and Lisa Lance will be in Washington on June 3rd and 4th to attend Ford Theatre's Gala Weekend events. They would be
very honored if Secretary Zinke and his guest could join them for dinner at 6:00 PM at Charlie Palmer's and hopefully also attend
Ford Theatre's Reception scheduled for 8:00 PM at the U.S. Capitol. Andrew Lundquist, who is SVP for ConocoPhillips and his
wife, Maryelle n would also join them for dinner. We selected a resta urant very near the Capitol Building to facilitate an easy
transition from dinner to the Reception, should the Secreta ry choose to attend either .
A ndrew Lundqu ist or I am ava ilab le to discuss at you r co nve nience .
We are hopeful the Secreta ry's schedule can accommodate dinner with the Lances and Lundquists on June 3. At your
conve nience, please let us know whether the Secretary would be availab le and if there is any addit ional information you need.
Kind regards ,
Rosal

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Visit to D .C.

Craig Jensen
From:
Sent:

To:
Subje ct:

Craig Jensen
Wed Mar 22 2017 16:09 :46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ryan Zinke (Caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov )" <Caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Visit to D.C.

Dear Caroline,
I obtained your email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I live-. While in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, first as ou~
ongressman an
en 1s pas wee as Secretary. We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and then had dinner
together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to come visit him in Washington
D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln Memorial, for example. He said he would
arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of Apri l. Could you help
us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Wed Mar 29 2017 14:30:47 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Craig Jensen ~
Re: Visit to D.C .

Hi Craig ,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts . The Secretary is currently schedu led to be trave ling for mid-to-late
April. We haven't nailed down his travel dates exact ly yet , but regardless, we can certainly arrange the VIP tour!
We will need to know the dates of your trave l as well as the number of people in the group .
Best,
Caro line
On Wed , Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote :

Dear Caroline,
I obtained vour email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I live. While in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, first ~
me
ongressman an
en 1s pas wee as ecretary. We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and then had dinner
together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to come visit him in
Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln Memorial, for example. He
said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of April. Could you
help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?
Craia Jensen

 Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caro line Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ ios.doi.gov

Craig Jensen
From:
Sent:
To:
Subje ct:

Craig Jensen ~
Wed Mar 29 2017 14:46 :58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
RE: Visit to D.C.

Dear Caroline,
Thanks for responding. My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really looking
forward to it. There are j ust the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates. (There are two others who might like to j oin us
if the dates align - a good friend and her 11-year old daughter.)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21---prefer to visit when the Secretary is in town~
have lunch or dinner again.

plus a couple of days on either side of that. We'd
ing, though - just a "hello" would do, unless he'd like to

How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 29. 2017 2:31 PM
To: Craig Jensen Subje ct: Re: Visit o . .
Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts. The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April. We
haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, we can certainly arrange the VIP tour! We will need to know
the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
I obtained vour email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I liveWhile in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, first ~ne
ongressman an
en Is pas wee as ecretary. We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and then had dinner
together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to come visit him in
Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln Memorial, for example. He
said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of April. Could you
help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?
CraiQJensen

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 "Boulton , Caroline" <caroline.boulton@ios.doi.gov >
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Fri Mar 31 2017 08 :33 :55 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Craig Jensen ~
Re: Visit to D.C .

From:
Sent :
To :
Sub ject :
Hi Craig ,

The Secretary is here for most of the last week of Apr il, though his schedule has not been determ ined. He does
have a few events that week. As always, his schedule is subject to last minute changes and travel.
The VIP van tour takes rough ly a full day--it departs at 9 :00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes
time to stop for lunch .
Best,
Caro line
On Wed , Mar 29, 2017 at 4:46 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote :

Dear Caroline,
Thanks for responding. My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really
looking forward to it. There are just the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates. (There are two others who might
like to join us if the dates align - a good friend and her 11-year old daughter.)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21 ---prefer to visit when the Secretary is in town~
to have lunch or dinner again.

plus a couple of days on either side of that. We'd
ng, though - j ust a "hello" would do, unless he'd like

How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig

From:Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday , March 29. 2017 2:31 PM

To: Craig Jensen Subject: Re: Visit to

. .

Hi Craig ,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts . The Secretary is currently scheduled to be trave ling for mid-to-late April. We
haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless , we can certainly arrange the VIP tour! We will need to
know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group .
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
I obtained vour email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I liveWhile in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, first as our
one ongressman an
en rs pas wee as Secretary. We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and then had
dinner together afterward . At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to come visit him in
Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln Memorial, for example.
He said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of April. Could you
help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?
CraiQ Jensen

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

 Carol ine Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.do i.gov

Craig Jensen
From:
Sent:

To:

CC:
Subje ct:

Craig Jensen ~
Sun Apr 02 2017 11 :18:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Sally Jensen
RE: Visit to D.C.

>

Dear Caroline ,
We have our plans settled now . We'll arrive in D.C. on Sunday the 23rd and would like to do the tour on Monday the 24th of
Apri l. There will j ust be two of us: Craig & Sally Jensen. We wi ll stay an extra day to visit a couple of legislators and plan to
fly out late on the 25th .
Do you have any tips or advice for us?
Craig

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, March 31. 2017 8 :34 AM
To: Craig Jensen Subje ct: Re: Visit o . .
Hi Craig,
The Secretary is here for most of the last week of April, though his schedu le has not been determined. He does have a few
events that week. As always, his schedu le is subj ect to last minute changes and travel.
The V IP van tour takes roughly a full day--it departs at 9:00AM from DOI and returns around 3 :00PM and includes time to
stop for lunch.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 4 :46 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
Thanks for responding . My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really
looking forward to it. There are j ust the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates . (There are two others who might
like to j oin us if the dates align - a good friend and her 11-year old daughter. )
The only time that is really out is May 5-21---prefer to visit when the Secretary is in town~
to have lunch or dinner again.

plus a couple of days on either side of that. We'd
ing, though - j ust a "hello" would do, unless he'd like

How about getting back to me w hen his schedule is nailed down?
Craig

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Wednesday , March 29. 2017 2 :31 PM
To: Craig Jensen Subject: Re: Visit to . .
Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts . The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April. We
haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, we can certainly arrange the V IP tour! We will need to

 know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group .
Best,
Caroline
On Wed , Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen ._

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
I obtained vour email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I liveWhile in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, first as our
one ongressman an
en rs pas wee as Secretary . We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and then had
dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to come visit him in
Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln Memorial, for example.
He said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of Apri l. Could you
help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdo i.gov I Scheduling@iosdo i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Craig Jensen
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:

Craig Jensen ~
Mon Apr 03 2017 10:55:54 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Sally Jensen
RE: Visit to D.C.

Caroline,
No sooner had I declared that our plans were settled that my brother-in-law and his wife asked to j oin us. If it is not too late,
could you add two more to the party? They are James L. Rosenberg and Mary Claire Pinyot.
And may I bring a camera?
Craig

From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 11 :19 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline boulton(@.
ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen>
Subject: RE: Vis, o . .
Dear Caroline,
We have our plans settled now. We'll arrive in D.C. on Sunday the 23rd and would like to do the tour on Monday the 24th of
Apri l. There will j ust be two of us: Craig & Sally Jensen. We will stay an extra day to visit a couple of legislators and plan to
fly out late on the 25th.
Do you have any tips or advice for us?

 Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline (mailto :caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, March 31. 2017 8:34 AM
To: Craig Jensen Subje ct: Re: Visit o . .
Hi Craig,
The Secretary is here for most of the last week of April, though his schedule has not been determined. He does have a few
events that week. As always, his schedule is subj ect to last minute changes and travel.
The VIP van tour takes roughly a full day--it departs at 9:00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes time to
stop for lunch.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 4:46 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
Thanks for responding . My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really
looking forward to it. There are j ust the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates . (There are two others who might
like to j oin us if the dates align - a good friend and her 11-year old daughter.)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21---prefer to visit when the Secretary is in town~
to have lunch or dinner again.

plus a couple of days on either side of that. We'd
ing, though - j ust a "hello" would do, unless he'd like

How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig

From: Boulton, Caroline (mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday , March 29. 2017 2:31 PM
To: Craig Jensen Subject: Re: Visit to . .
Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts . The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April. We
haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, we can certainly arrange the VIP tour! We will need to
know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group .
Best,
Caroline
On Wed , Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen ._
Dear Caroline,

wrote:

I obtained your email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I liveWhile in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, first as our
one ongressman an
en rs pas wee as Secretary . We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and then had
dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to come visit him in
Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln Memorial, for example.
He said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of Apri l. Could you
help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?
Craiq Jensen

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.govI Scheduling@iosdoi.gov

 Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Tue Apr 04 20 17 07:18:41 GMT-060 0 (MDT)
Craig Jensen
Sally Jensen
Re: Visit to D.C.

Hi Craig ,
I have reached out to our NPS contact to check on availability for van tours that day . I will let you know when I
hear back.
Best,
Caro line
On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 12 :55 PM, Cra ig Jensen ~

wrote:

Caro line,
No sooner had I declared that our plans were settled that my brother -in-law and his wife asked to jo in us. If it is not too
late, could you add two more to the party? They are James L. Rosenberg and Mary Claire Pinyot.
And may I bring a camera?
Craig

From:Craig Jensen
Sent: Sunda y, Apri l 2, 2017 11:19 AM
To: 'Boul ton , Caro line' <caroline boulton@,ios.doi.go v>
Cc: Sally Jensen >
Subject: RE: Visit o . .
Dear Caroline,
We have our plans settled now . We'll arrive in D.C. on Sunda y the 23 rd and would like to do the tour on Monda y the 24th
of Ap ril. T here will j ust be two of us: Craig & Sally Jensen. We will stay an extra day to visit a coup le of legislators and
plan to fly out late on the 25th .
Do you have any tips or advice for us?
Craig

From:Boulton , Caroline [mailto :caro line_ boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Friday, March 31. 2017 8:34 AM
To: Craig Jensen Subject: Re: Visit to . .
Hi Craig ,
The Secretary is here for most of the last week of Ap ril, though his schedu le has not been determined . He does have a
few events that week . As always, his schedu le is subject to last minute changes and travel.
The V IP van tour takes rough ly a full day-it departs at 9 :00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes time to
stop for lunch .
Best,
Caro line
On Wed, Mar 29 , 2017 at 4 :46 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Dear Caro line,
Thanks for respond ing. My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really

 looking forward to it. There are j ust the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates. {There are two others who might
like to j oin us if the dates align - a good friend and her 11-year old daughter.)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21---prefer to visit when the Secretary is in town~
like to have lunch or dinner again.

plus a couple of days on either side of that. We'd
ing, though - j ust a "hello" would do, unless he'd

How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent:Wednesday, March 29. 2017 2:31 PM
To: Craig Jensen Subje ct: Re: Visit to

. .

Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts. The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April. We
haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, we can certainly arrange the VIP tour! We will need to
know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen ._

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
I obtained vour email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I live.
While in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, ~ as
our one ongressman an
en Is pas wee as Secretary. We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and then
had dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to come visit
him in Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln Memorial, for
example. He said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of April. Could
you help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.gov I Scheduling@iosdoi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Craig Jensen <(b) (6)
Sally Jensen <(b) (6)
>
Re: Visit to D.C.

Hi Craig,
You have officially been reserved for a VIP van tour on April 24. The reservation is for a group of (4) under
Jensen. You will need to be in the C Street lobby no later than 8:45am. A Ranger will come into the lobby and
have a list of guests for the day.
You will visit WWII; Vietnam and Korean War Memorials; Lincoln Memorial; FDR; MLK and Jefferson Memorial.
The Ranger will stop midday at a location TBD, so you can take a break or get lunch. You will continue the tour
until approximately 3:30pm, ending at DOI C Street.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 9:18 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Craig,
I have reached out to our NPS contact to check on availability for van tours that day. I will let you know when I
hear back.
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Craig Jensen <(b)
Caroline,

(6)

wrote:

No sooner had I declared that our plans were settled that my brother-in-law and his wife asked to join us. If it is not too
late, could you add two more to the party? They are James L. Rosenberg and Mary Claire Pinyot.
And may I bring a camera?
Craig
From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 11:19 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen <s(b) (6)
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Dear Caroline,
We have our plans settled now. We’ll arrive in D.C. on Sunday the 23rd and would like to do the tour on Monday the
24th of April. There will just be two of us: Craig & Sally Jensen. We will stay an extra day to visit a couple of legislators
and plan to fly out late on the 25th.

 Do you have any tips or advice for us?
Craig

From: Boulton, Caroline (mailto:caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Friday, March 31. 2017 8:34 AM
To: Craig Jensen Subje ct: Re: Visit fo . .
Hi Craig ,
The Secretary is here for most of the last week of April, though his schedule has not been determined. He does have a
few events that week. As alw ays, his schedule is subject to last minute changes and travel.
The VIP van tour takes roughly a fu ll day-it departs at 9:00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes time
to stop for lunch.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed , Mar 29, 2017 at 4 :46 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Dear Caroline ,
Thanks for responding. My w ife and I used to go to D.C. a lot , but it has been ages since we did. So, w e are really
looking forward to it. There are just the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates. (There are two others w ho
might like to j oin us if the dates align - a good friend and her 11-year old daughter .)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21---We'd prefer to visit when the Secretary is i~
unless he'd like to have lunch or dinner again .

plus a couple of days on either side of that.
bysitting, though - j ust a "hello" would do,

How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_ boulton@ios.doi .gov]
Sent: Wednesday , March 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Craig Jensen Subje ct: Re: V isit to . .
Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts. The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April.
We haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, w e can certainly arrange the V IP tour! We w ill
need to know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group .
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6 :09 PM, Craig Jensen

w rote:

Dear Caroline,
I obtained vour email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I liveWhile in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times , rim-'
as our one ongress man an
en Is pas week as Secretary . We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and
then had dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to
come visit him in Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln
Memorial, for examp le . He said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of April. Could
you help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?
Craia Jensen

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doLgov I Scheduling@ ios.do Lgov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caro line Boulton@ios.doLgov I Scheduling@ios.doLgov

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance

carnlioe Bou1t
oo@iosctojaoyI Schedu
lioa@josctojaoy

Craig Jensen
From:

Craig Jensen ~

Sent:

Tue Ap r 04 2017 17 :47 :14 GMT-0600 (MDT )

To:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Sally Jensen
RE: Visit to D.C.

CC:
Subje ct:

Hey, that's terrific! Thank you very much for your help w ith this. I hope to thank you in person when we are in D.C. - Craig

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto :caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday , Apri l 4. 2017 3:25 PM

To: Craig Jensen
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subje ct: Re: Visit o
Hi Craig ,
You have officia lly been reserved for a VIP van tour on April 24. The reservation is for a group of (4) under Jensen . You will
need to be in the C Street lobby no later than 8:45am. A Ranger w ill come into the lobby and have a list of guests for the
day.
You will vis it WWI I; Vietnam and Korean War Memorials; Linco ln Memoria l; FDR; MLK and Jefferson Memorial.
The Ranger will stop midday at a location TBD , so you can take a break or get lunch . You will continue the tour until
approximate ly 3:30pm, ending at DOI C Street.
Best,
Caro line
On Tue , Apr 4 , 2017 at 9:18 AM , Boulton , Carol ine <caro line_ boulton@ios.doi.go v> wrote:
Hi Craig,
I have reached out to our NPS contact to check on availability for van tours that day. I will let you know when I hear back.
Best ,
Carol ine
On Mon , Apr 3, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Caroline,
No sooner had I declared that our plans were settled that my brother -in-law and his w ife asked to join us. If it is not too
late, could you add two more to the party? They are Ja mes L. Rosenberg and Mary Claire Pinyot.

 And may I bring a camera?
Craig
From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 11:19 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Dear Caroline,
We have our plans settled now. We’ll arrive in D.C. on Sunday the 23rd and would like to do the tour on Monday the
24th of April. There will just be two of us: Craig & Sally Jensen. We will stay an extra day to visit a couple of legislators
and plan to fly out late on the 25th.
Do you have any tips or advice for us?
Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 8:34 AM
To: Craig Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Visit to D.C.
Hi Craig,
The Secretary is here for most of the last week of April, though his schedule has not been determined. He does have a
few events that week. As always, his schedule is subject to last minute changes and travel.
The VIP van tour takes roughly a full day--it departs at 9:00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes time
to stop for lunch.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 4:46 PM, Craig Jensen <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
Thanks for responding. My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really
looking forward to it. There are just the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates. (There are two others who
might like to join us if the dates align – a good friend and her 11-year old daughter.)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21 (b) (6)
plus a couple of days on either side of that.
We’d prefer to visit when the Secretary is in town. We don’t expect babysitting, though – just a “hello” would do,
unless he’d like to have lunch or dinner again.
How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Craig Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Visit to D.C.
Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts. The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April.
We haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, we can certainly arrange the VIP tour! We will
need to know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Dear Caroline,

•

I obtained your email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines’s son. My name is Craig Jensen and I live (b) (6)
While in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, first
as our lone Congressman and then this past week as Secretary. We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and
then had dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to

 come visit him in Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln
Memorial, for example. He said he would arrange a V IP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us w ould be the latter half of April. Could
you help us set a date when the Secretary w ill be in tow n?

Caroline Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Scheduling & Adv ance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Adv ance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Craig Jensen
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:

Craig Jensen ~
Fri Apr 21 2017 07:21 :50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Sally Jensen
RE: Visit to D.C.

Dear Caroline ,
I am writing to confirm our tour on Monday . Sally and I will fly in on Sunday afternoon and we will arrive at the DOI C Street
lobby on Monday no later than 8:45am with our two guests. We are really looking fo rward to it and I hope we get to say
hello while we are there .
Thank you again for arranging this for us.
I would j ust like to confirm that it is okay for me to bring a camera and take pictures at the memorials.
Craig

From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Tuesday, April 4 , 2017 7:47 PM
To: Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton(@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen ---Subject: RE: Vis~

 Hey, that's terrific! Thank you very much for your help w ith this . I hope to thank you in person when we are in D.C. - Craig

From: Boulton , Caroline (mailto :carol ine boulton@ ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Tuesday , Apri l 4. 2017 3 :25 PM

To: Craig Jensen
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subje ct: Re : Visi
Hi Craig ,
You have officia lly been reserved for a VIP van tour on April 24. The reservation is for a group of (4) under Jensen . You will
need to be in the C Street lobby no later than 8:45am. A Ranger w ill come into the lobby and have a list of guests for the
day.
You will vis it WW II; Vietnam and Korean War Memo rials; Linco ln Memoria l; FDR ; MLK and Jefferson Memorial.
The Ranger will stop midday at a location TBD , so you can take a break or get lunch. You will continue the tour until
approximate ly 3:30pm, ending at DOI C Street.
Best ,
Caro line
On Tue , Apr 4 , 2017 at 9:18 AM , Boulton , Carol ine <carol ine boulton@ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Craig,
I have reached out to our NPS contact to check on availability for van tours that day . I will let you know when I hear back .
Best ,
Carol ine
On Mon , Apr 3, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Caro line,
No sooner had I declared that our plans were settled that my brother -in-law and his w ife asked to join us . If it is not too
late, could you add two more to the party? They are James L. Rosenberg and Mary Claire Pinyot.
And may I bring a camera?
Craig

From:Craig Jensen
Sent: Sunda y , Apr il 2, 2017 11 :19 AM
To: 'Boulton , Caro line' <caroline boulton@.ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen >
Subject: RE: Vis, o . .
Dear Carol ine,
We have our plans settled now . We'll arrive in D.C. on Sunda y the 23 rd and would like to do the tour on Monda y the
24th of Apri l. There will j ust be two of us : Craig & Sally Jensen. We will stay an extra day to visit a coup le of legislators
and plan to fly out late on the 25th .
Do you have any tips or advice for us?
Craig

From:Boulton , Caroline (mailto:carol ine_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Friday, March 31 . 2017 8 :34 AM
To: Craig Jensen Subj ect: Re : Visit o

. .

Hi Craig ,
The Secretary is here for most of the last week of April , though his schedu le has not been determined. He does have a
few events that week. As always, his schedu le is subj ect to last minute changes and trave l.
The V IP van tour takes rough ly a full day--it departs at 9 :00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes time
to stop for lunch .
Best ,
Caro line

 On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 4:46 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
Thanks for responding . My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really
looking forward to it. There are j ust the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates . {There are two others who
might like to join us if the dates align - a good friend and her 11-year old daughter.)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21---We'd prefer to visit when the Secretary is i~
unless he'd like to have lunch or dinner again.

plus a couple of days on either side of that.
bysitting, though - just a "hello" would do,

How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday , March 29. 2017 2:31 PM
To: Craig Jensen Subje ct: Re: Visit to . .
Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts. The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April.
We haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, we can certainly arrange the VIP tour! We will
need to know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed , Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen ~
Dear Caroline,

wrote:

I obtained vour email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I live.
While in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, ~
as our one ongressman an
en Is pas week as Secretary . We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and
then had dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to
come visit him in Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln
Memorial, for example. He said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of April. Could
you help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?
Craia Jensen

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.gov I Scheduling@iosdoi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.gov I Scheduling@iosdoi.gov

Caroline Boulton

 Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

caeolioeBoulton@jos
dojaoyI Schedulioa@jos
dojaoy

Craig Jensen
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Craig Jensen ~
Mon Apr 24 2017 09 :15:13 GMT-0600 (M DT )
"Bou lton , Ca ro line" <caro line_ bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
R E: V isit to D .C.

Caroline,
We j ust left the Lincoln Memorial with great disappointment, as Ranger Morse was not allowed to show us what is beneath
it, w hich is w hat Secretary Zinke specifica lly ask us to come here to see. What's the story?
Craig
Sent from my Windows 10 phone

From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 9:21 AM
To: Boulton, Caroline
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Dear Caroline ,
I am writing to confirm our tour on Monday . Sally and I will fly in on Sunday afternoon and we will arrive at the DOI C Street
lobby on Monday no later than 8:45am with our two guests. We are really looking forward to it and I hope we get to say
hello while we are there .
Thank you again for arranging this for us.
I would j ust like to confirm that it is okay for me to bring a camera and take pictures at the memorials.
Craig

From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Tuesday , April 4 , 2017 7 :47 PM
To: Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton(@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen ---Subject: RE: Vis~
Hey, that's terrific! Thank you very much for your help w ith this. I hope to thank you in person when we are in D.C. - Craig

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday , April 4. 2017 3 :25 PM
To: Craig Jensen
Cc: Sally Jensen
>
Subje ct: Re: Visit o
Hi Craig,
You have officially been reserved for a VIP van tour on April 24. The reservation is for a group of (4) under Jensen . You will
need to be in the C Street lobby no later than 8:45am. A Ranger w ill come into the lobby and have a list of guests for the
day.
You will visit WW II; Vietnam and Korean War Memorials; Lincoln Memorial; FDR; MLK and Jefferson Memorial.
The Ranger will stop midday at a location TBD , so you can take a break or get lunch. You will continue the tour until
approximate ly 3:30pm, ending at DOI C Street.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Apr 4 , 2017 at 9:18 AM , Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.go v> wrote:
Hi Craig,

 I have reached out to our NPS contact to check on availability for van tours that day. I will let you know when I hear back.
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Craig Jensen <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Caroline,
No sooner had I declared that our plans were settled that my brother-in-law and his wife asked to join us. If it is not too
late, could you add two more to the party? They are James L. Rosenberg and Mary Claire Pinyot.
And may I bring a camera?
Craig
From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 11:19 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen (b) (6)
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Dear Caroline,
We have our plans settled now. We’ll arrive in D.C. on Sunday the 23rd and would like to do the tour on Monday the
24th of April. There will just be two of us: Craig & Sally Jensen. We will stay an extra day to visit a couple of legislators
and plan to fly out late on the 25th.
Do you have any tips or advice for us?
Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 8:34 AM
To: Craig Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Visit to D.C.
Hi Craig,
The Secretary is here for most of the last week of April, though his schedule has not been determined. He does have a
few events that week. As always, his schedule is subject to last minute changes and travel.
The VIP van tour takes roughly a full day--it departs at 9:00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes time
to stop for lunch.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 4:46 PM, Craig Jensen <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
Thanks for responding. My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really
looking forward to it. There are just the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates. (There are two others who
might like to join us if the dates align – a good friend and her 11-year old daughter.)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21 (b) (6)
plus a couple of days on either side of that.
We’d prefer to visit when the Secretary is in town. We don t expect babysitting, though – just a “hello” would do,
unless he’d like to have lunch or dinner again.
How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Craig Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Visit to D.C.
Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts. The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April.
We haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, we can certainly arrange the VIP tour! We will
need to know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group.

 Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen ~

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
I obtained your email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I live.
While in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, ~
as our one ongressman an
en rs pas week as Secretary . We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and
then had dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to
come visit him in Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln
Memorial, for example. He said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of April. Could
you help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?
CraiQ Jensen

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.gov I Scheduling@iosdoi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.gov I Scheduling@iosdoi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Craig Jensen
From:

Sent:
To:

Subje ct:

Craig Jensen ~
Thu May 04 2017 18:07: 16 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Ryan Zinke (Caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov )" <Caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Visit to D.C.

Dear Caroline,
As I still have not heard back from you on this, I assume that either it got lost in your filters or possibly you are upset with
me. Regardless of how you feel, I would very much like to clean up any upset and restore good communication. Please
communicate with me.
Craig

From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 11:15 AM

 To: Boulton, Carol ine <carol ine boulton@ios.do i.gov>
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Caro line,
We j ust left the Lincoln Memorial with great disappo intment, as Range r Morse was not allowed to show us what is beneath
it, w hich is w hat Secretary Zinke specifica lly ask us to come here to see . What's the story?
Craig
Sent fro m my Windows 10 phone

From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Friday, April 21 , 2017 9:21 AM

To: Boulton, Caroline
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Dear Caroline ,
I am writing to confi rm our tour on Monday . Sally and I w ill fly in on Sunday afternoo n and we will arrive at the DOI C Street
lobby on Monday no later than 8:45a m with our two guests. We are really looking forward to it and I hope we get to say hello
w hile we are there.
Thank you aga in for arranging this fo r us.
I would j ust like to confirm that it is okay for me to bring a camera and take pictures at the memorials.
Craig

From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Tuesda y, Ap ril 4 , 2017 7 :47 PM

To: Boulton, Carol ine
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Hey, that's terrific! Thank you very much for your help with this. I hope to thank you in person when we are in D.C. -- Craig

From: Boulton , Caroline (ma ilto :caroline boulton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Tuesda y, Ap ril 4. 2017 3 :25 PM
To : Craig Jensen
Cc : Sally Jensen
Subje ct: Re : Visit o
Hi Craig,
You have officia lly been reserve d for a VIP van tour on April 24. The reserva tion is for a group of (4) under Jensen . You w ill
need to be in the C Street lobby no later than 8:45am. A Ranger wi ll come into the lobby and have a list of guests for the
day.
You will visit WW II; Vietna m and Korean War Memorials; Linco ln Memorial; FDR; MLK and Jeffe rson Memorial.
The Range r will stop midday at a locat ion TBD , so you can take a break or get lunch. Yo u will continue the tour until
app roxi mately 3:30pm , ending at DOI C Street.
Best,
Caro line
On Tue , Ap r 4 , 20 17 at 9:18 AM , Boulton, Carol ine <carol ioe boylton@jos do j gov> wrote :
Hi Craig,
I have reached out to our NPS contact to chec k on availability fo r van tours that day . I will let you know wh en I hear back.
Best ,
Carol ine
On Mon , Apr 3, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote :

Caroline,
No sooner had I declared that our plans were settled that my brother-in-law and his w ife asked to join us. If it is not too
late, could you add two more to the party? They are Ja mes L. Rosenberg and Mary Claire Pinyot.

 And may I bring a camera?
Craig
From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 11:19 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Dear Caroline,
We have our plans settled now. We’ll arrive in D.C. on Sunday the 23rd and would like to do the tour on Monday the
24th of April. There will just be two of us: Craig & Sally Jensen. We will stay an extra day to visit a couple of legislators
and plan to fly out late on the 25th.
Do you have any tips or advice for us?
Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 8:34 AM
To: Craig Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Visit to D.C.
Hi Craig,
The Secretary is here for most of the last week of April, though his schedule has not been determined. He does have a
few events that week. As always, his schedule is subject to last minute changes and travel.
The VIP van tour takes roughly a full day--it departs at 9:00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes time
to stop for lunch.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 4:46 PM, Craig Jensen <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
Thanks for responding. My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really
looking forward to it. There are just the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates. (There are two others who might
like to join us if the dates align – a good friend and her 11-year old daughter.)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21 (b) (6)
plus a couple of days on either side of that.
We’d prefer to visit when the Secretary is in town. We don’t expect babysitting, though – just a “hello” would do,
unless he’d like to have lunch or dinner again.
How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Craig Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Visit to D.C.
Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts. The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April.
We haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, we can certainly arrange the VIP tour! We will
need to know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Dear Caroline,

•

I obtained your email address from Michael Daines, Senator Daines’s son. My name is Craig Jensen and I live (b) (6)
While in Montana, I have met Secretary Zinke several times, first
as our lone Congressman and then this past week as Secretary. We chatted at an event for Senator Daines and
then had dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally and me to
come visit him in Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath the Lincoln

 Memorial, for example. He said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us would be the latter half of April. Could
you help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?
Craia Jensen

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdoi.govI Scheduljng@jos
dojgoy

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

To:
Subje ct:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Fri May 05 2017 13:39:20 GMT -0600 (MDT)
Craig Jensen ~
Re: Vis it to D.C .

Hi Craig ,
I apo logize for the de lay. We are stil l unde rstaffed here, and I've been unfortunately preoccup ied w ith scheduling
the Secretary's events for the Pres ident's first 100 days and for a w eek and a half of travel that he departed on
today.
We apo logize that you were unable to view underneath the memor ial. It has been something that w e are in
discuss ions w ith the Park Service in rega rds to; I believe they recent ly exp ressed concerns about safety , w hich
w as w hy they have not been perm itting peop le underneath (they are slated to beg in rehab ilitation of the Memo rial
th is fall). They 've even turned the Secretary's w ife aw ay once w hen she w ent w ithout him to the memoria l recent ly
so we are w orking to try to come to a suitab le conclus ion w ith them.
I have passed your concerns along to the NPS employee w ho schedules the tou rs (I don't organ ize them myse lf) ,
and again, we apo logize for the inconven ience.
Best ,
Caro line
On Thu , May 4, 2017 at 8:07 PM , Craig Jensen ~
Dear Caroline,

wrote:

 As I still have not heard back from you on this, I assume that either it got lost in your filters or possib ly you are upset w ith
me. Regard less of how you feel, I would very much like to clean up any upset and restore good communication. Please
communicate with me.
Craig

From:Craig Jensen
Sent: Monday, Apri l 24, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Boulton , Caro line <caro line boulton@ios .doi .gov>
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Caroline,
We j ust left the Lincoln Memorial with great disappointment , as Ranger Morse was not allowed to show us what is
beneath it, which is w hat Secretary Zinke specifica lly ask us to come here to see. Wha t's the story?
Craig
Sent from my Windows 10 phone

From:Craig Jensen
Sent: Friday, Apri l 21, 2017 9:21 AM
To: Boulton, Caro line
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Dear Caro line,
I am writing to confirm our tour on Monday. Sally and I will fly in on Sunday afternoon and we will arrive at the DOI C
Street lobby on Monday no later than 8:45am with our two guests. We are really looking forward to it and I hope we get to
say hello while we are there.
Thank you again for arranging th is for us.
I would j ust like to confirm that it is okay for me to bring a camera and take pictures at the memoria ls.
Craig

From:Craig Jensen
Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 7:47 PM
To: Boulton , Caro line
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Hey, that 's terrific! Thank you ve ry much for your help w ith this. I hope to thank you in person whe n we are in D.C. - Craig

From:Boulton, Carol ine (mailto:caro line boulton@ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Tuesday, April 4. 2017 3 :25 PM
To: Craig Jensen
Cc : Sally Jensen
Subje ct: Re: Visit o
Hi Craig ,
You have officially been reserved for a VIP van tour on April 24. The reservation is for a group of (4) under Jensen . You
will need to be in the C Street lobby no later than 8:45am. A Ranger will come into the lobby and have a list of guests for
the day.
You will vis it WWII; Vietna m and Korean Wa r Memoria ls; Lincoln Memoria l; FDR; MLK and Jefferson Memoria l.
The Ranger will stop midday at a location TBD , so you can take a break or get lunch. You wi ll cont inue the tour until
approx imately 3:30pm, ending at DO I C Street.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 9:18 AM , Boulton , Caro line <caro line boulton@ios .doi .gov> wrote:
Hi Craig ,
I have reached out to our NPS contact to check on availabil ity for van tours that day . I will let you know w hen I hear
back.

 Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Craig Jensen <(b)

wrote:

(6)

Caroline,
No sooner had I declared that our plans were settled that my brother-in-law and his wife asked to join us. If it is not
too late, could you add two more to the party? They are James L. Rosenberg and Mary Claire Pinyot.
And may I bring a camera?
Craig
From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 11:19 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <<span>caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen <<span(b) (6)
>
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Dear Caroline,
We have our plans settled now. We’ll arrive in D.C. on Sunday the 23rd and would like to do the tour on Monday the
24th of April. There will just be two of us: Craig & Sally Jensen. We will stay an extra day to visit a couple of
legislators and plan to fly out late on the 25th.
Do you have any tips or advice for us?
Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline [<span>mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 8:34 AM
To: Craig Jensen <<span>(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Visit to D.C.
Hi Craig,
The Secretary is here for most of the last week of April, though his schedule has not been determined. He does have
a few events that week. As always, his schedule is subject to last minute changes and travel.
The VIP van tour takes roughly a full day--it departs at 9:00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes
time to stop for lunch.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 4:46 PM, Craig Jensen <<span>(b)

(6)

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
Thanks for responding. My wife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really
looking forward to it. There are just the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates. (There are two others who
might like to join us if the dates align – a good friend and her 11-year old daughter.)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21(b) (6)
, plus a couple of days on either side of that.
We’d prefer to visit when the Secretary is in town. We don’t expect babysitting, though – just a “hello” would do,
unless he’d like to have lunch or dinner again.
How about getting back to me when his schedule is nailed down?
Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 2:31 PM
To: Craig Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Visit to D.C.
Hi Craig,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts. The Secretary is currently scheduled to be traveling for mid-to-late April.
We haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless, we can certainly arrange the VIP tour! We will
need to know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group.
Best,

 Caroline
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote :

Dear Caroline,
I obtained vour email address from Michael Daines. Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I live
While in Montana, I have met Secretary Z inke severa l
1mes, rs as our one ongressman an
en 1spast week as Secretary. We chatted at an event for Senator
Daines and then had dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally
and me to come visit him in Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath
the Lincoln Memorial, for examp le . He said he would arrange a VIP tour and again encouraged us to come to
D.C.
Well, Sally and I w ould like to take him up on the offer. The best time for us w ould be the latter half of April.
Could you help us set a date when the Secretary w ill be in tow n?

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdo i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdo i.gov I Scheduling@iosdo i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosd oi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Craig Jensen
From:
Sent:

To:
Subje ct:

Craig Jensen ~
Fri May 05 2017 13:51:20 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Boulton, Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
RE: V isit to D.C.

Thanks, Caroline . That makes sense to me. I hope the Secretary understands and I hope w e'll have a chance to see it
someday . -- Craig

 From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 3:39 PM
To: Craig Jensen <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Visit to D.C.
Hi Craig,
I apologize for the delay. We are still understaffed here, and I've been unfortunately preoccupied with scheduling the
Secretary's events for the President's first 100 days and for a week and a half of travel that he departed on today.
We apologize that you were unable to view underneath the memorial. It has been something that we are in discussions with
the Park Service in regards to; I believe they recently expressed concerns about safety, which was why they have not been
permitting people underneath (they are slated to begin rehabilitation of the Memorial this fall). They've even turned the
Secretary's wife away once when she went without him to the memorial recently so we are working to try to come to a
suitable conclusion with them.
I have passed your concerns along to the NPS employee who schedules the tours (I don't organize them myself), and again,
we apologize for the inconvenience.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 8:07 PM, Craig Jensen <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
As I still have not heard back from you on this, I assume that either it got lost in your filters or possibly you are upset with
me. Regardless of how you feel, I would very much like to clean up any upset and restore good communication. Please
communicate with me.
Craig
From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Caroline,
We just left the Lincoln Memorial with great disappointment, as Ranger Morse was not allowed to show us what is
beneath it, which is what Secretary Zinke specifically ask us to come here to see. What's the story?
Craig
Sent from my Windows 10 phone
From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 9:21 AM
To: Boulton, Caroline
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Dear Caroline,
I am writing to confirm our tour on Monday. Sally and I will fly in on Sunday afternoon and we will arrive at the DOI C
Street lobby on Monday no later than 8:45am with our two guests. We are really looking forward to it and I hope we get to
say hello while we are there.
Thank you again for arranging this for us.
I would just like to confirm that it is okay for me to bring a camera and take pictures at the memorials.
Craig
From: Craig Jensen
Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 7:47 PM
To: Boulton, Caroline
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subject: RE: Visit to D.C.
Hey, that’s terrific! Thank you very much for your help with this. I hope to thank you in person when we are in D.C. -- Craig
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]

 Sent: Tuesday , Apri l 4 . 2017 3:25 PM

To: Craig Jensen
Cc: Sally Jensen
Subje ct: Re: Visi
Hi Craig,
You have officia lly been reserved for a V IP van tour on April 24. The reservation is for a group of (4 ) under Jensen . You
will need to be in the C Street lobby no later than 8:45am. A Ranger will come into the lobby and have a list of guests for
the day .
You wi ll visit WWII ; Vietnam and Korean War Memoria ls; Linco ln Memor ial; FDR ; MLK and Jefferson Memoria l.
The Ranger w ill stop midday at a locat ion TBD , so you can take a break or get lunch . You will cont inue the tour until
approx imately 3:30pm , end ing at DOI C Street.
Best ,
Caroline
On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 9 :18 AM , Boulton , Caro line <carol ine bou lton@ios.doi.gov > wr ote:
Hi Craig ,
I have reached out to our NPS contact to check on ava ilability for van tou rs that day . I w ill let you know when I hear
back .
Best ,
Caro line
On Mon , Apr 3, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Craig Jensen ~

w rote :

Carol ine,
No sooner had I declared that our plans were settled that my brother -in-law and his wife asked to j oin us. If it is not
too late, could you add two more to the party? They are James L. Rosenberg and Mary Claire Pinyot.
And may I bring a camera?
Craig

From:Craig Jensen
Sent: Sunday , April 2, 2017 11:19 AM
To: 'Bou lton , Caro line' <caro line boulton(@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Sally Jensen Subje ct: RE: Visit o . .
Dear Caro line,
We have our plans settled now . We'll arrive in D.C. on Sunday the 23 rd and would like to do the tour on Monday the
24th of Apr il. There will j ust be two of us: Craig & Sally Jensen. We will stay an extra day to visit a coup le of
legislators and plan to fly out late on the 25th .
Do you have any tips or adv ice for us?
Craig

From:Boulton, Caro line [mailto:carol ine_boulton@ ios .doi.gov ]
Sent: Frida y, March 31 . 2017 8:34 AM
To: Craig Jensen Subje ct: Re: Visit to . .
Hi Craig,
The Secretary is here for most of the last w eek of Apr il, though his schedule has not been determ ined . He does have
a few events that week . As always, his schedu le is subj ect to last minute changes and travel.
The VIP van tour takes rough ly a full day- it departs at 9:00AM from DOI and returns around 3:00PM and includes
time to stop for lunch .
Best ,
Carol ine
On Wed , Mar 29, 2017 at 4:46 PM, Craig Jensen ~
Dear Carol ine,

wrote:

 Thanks for responding. My w ife and I used to go to D.C. a lot, but it has been ages since we did. So, we are really
looking forward to it. There are just the two of us and so we can be flexible on dates. (There are two others who
might like to j oin us if the dates align - a good friend and her 11-year old daughter .)
The only time that is really out is May 5-21---We'd prefer to visit when the Secretary is i~
unless he'd like to have lunch or dinner again.

plus a couple of days on either side of that.
ysitting , though - j ust a "hello" would do,

How about getting back to me when his schedu le is nailed dow n?
Craig

From:Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Wednesda y, March 29. 2017 2:31 PM

To: Craig Jensen -

Subject: Re: Visit to

. .

Hi Craig ,
I apologize that this got stuck in my drafts . The Secretary is currently schedu led to be travel ing for mid-to-late April.
We haven't nailed down his travel dates exactly yet, but regardless , we can certain ly arrange the V IP tour ! We wi ll
need to know the dates of your travel as well as the number of people in the group.
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 6 :09 PM, Craig Jensen

wrote:

Dear Caroline,
I obtained your email address from Michael Daines , Senator Daines's son. My name is Craig Jensen and I live
While in Montana , I have met Secretary Zinke several
Imes, irs as our one ongressman an
en Is past w eek as Secretary. We chatted at an event for Senator
Daines and then had dinner together afterward. At the end of the evening Secretary Zinke invited my wife Sally
and me to come visit him in Washington D.C. He regaled us with the excitement of seeing what is underneath
the Lincoln Memorial, for example. He said he would arrange a V IP tour and again encouraged us to come to
D.C.
Well, Sally and I would like to take him up on the offer . The best time for us would be the latter half of April.
Could you help us set a date when the Secretary will be in town?
Craia Jensen

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@iosdo i.gov I Scheduling@iosdo i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

 Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.do i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
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/127 . RE: Partic ipant list for Satu rday/1.2 Commencement act ivity Participants.docx

Rachel Dean <rachel.dean1@msun.edu >
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Rachel Dean <rachel.dean1@msun .edu>
Thu May 04 2017 16:03:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Wadi Yakhour <wadi_yakhour@ ios.do i.gov>
"carol ine_ boulton@ios .do i.gov" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
RE: Partic ipant list for Saturday
SCR IPT 2017 _ draft2.pdf Commencement activ ity Partic ipants.docx

Hello Wad i, Sorry for the delay . Attached are the lists of attendees you requested and the full script for
commencement (still a few things in draft form, but very close to fina l). Let me know if you need anyth ing else.
Thank you, Rache l -----Orig inal Message ---- From: Wad i Yakhour [ma ilto:w adi_yakhou r@ios .do i.gov] Sent:
Thursday , May 04 , 2017 2:37 PM To : Rachel Dean <rachel.dean1@msun .edu> Subject: Part icipant list for
Saturday Hey Rachel, Sorry to bug you, but do you have any updates on the list of participants for the platform
party photo , breakfast , etc? Thank you and see you tomorro w ! -Wad i Sent from my iPhone

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"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Wed May 03 2017 17:19:47 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Melinda Loftin <me linda.loftin@sol.do i.gov>
!! Tomorro w

Hi Melinda ,
Mrs. Zinke has invited me to the First Lady 's Luncheon tomor row and would like me to attend. It is hosted by the
Congress iona l Club, and I'm try ing to track down a cost per person. Tim said he'd submit a WAG for it, but do you
have any guidance or such about that w hile I'm try ing to qu ickly collect that?
Thanks!!
Caro line

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroli ne Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
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Melinda Loftin <me linda.loftin@sol.do i.gov>

Sent:

Wed May 03 2017 19:50:17 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Re: !! Tomorro w

To:
Subje ct:

Hi Caro line . Do you have any informat ion on the Congress ional Club or w ho is actua lly pay ing for the event? I w ill
research ton ight to see w hat I can find out. Do you know the va lue of the lunch? Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 3, 2017 , at 7:20 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caro line bou lton@ios.doi.gov > w rote :

Hi Me linda ,
Mrs . Zinke has invited me to the First Lady 's Luncheon tomo rrow and w ould like me to attend . It is
hosted by the Congress iona l Club , and I'm try ing to track dow n a cost per person. T im said he'd subm it
a WAG for it, but do you have any gu idance or such about that w hile I'm try ing to quickly collect that?
Thanks!!
Caro line

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulto n@ios .doi. gov I Scheduli ng@ios .doi.gov

Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>

 Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.do i.gov>
Wed May 03 2017 20:38:34 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Re: !! Tomorrow

From:
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To:
Subject:

Hi Caro line. I did some research and this looks like an event you may attend. I know you are off tomor row so you
will be attending the event in your personal capac ity. As such , if peop le seek to do offic ial bus iness with you
please refer them to contact you at work. T im, please work with Caroline to get the requis ite information for the
form you are working on for her. Thanks you guys. Going to bed now.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 3, 2017 , at 7:20 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
Hi Melinda ,
Mrs. Zinke has invited me to the First Lady's Luncheon tomo rrow and would like me to attend . It is
hosted by the Congress iona l Club , and I'm try ing to track down a cost per person. T im said he'd subm it
a WAG for it, but do you have any gu idance or such about that while I'm try ing to quickly collect that?
Thanks!!
Caro line

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ ios.doi.gov

Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.doi.gov>
Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.do i.gov>
Wed May 03 2017 21 :09:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
timothy_ nigbo rowicz@ios .doi.gov , caroline_ boulton@ios .doi.gov
Fwd: !! Tomorrow

From:
Sent:

To:
Subje ct:

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwa rded message:

From: Melinda Loftin <melinda. loftin@sol.doi.gov >
Date: May 3, 2017 at 10:38:34 PM EDT
To: "Boulton, Carol ine" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Subje ct: Re:!! To mo rro w

Hi Carol ine. I did some research and this looks like an event you may attend. I know you are off
tomorrow so you will be attend ing the event in you r persona l capacity. As such, if people seek to do
offic ial bus iness with you please refer them to contact you at work. T im, please work with Caroline to
get the requisite informat ion for the form you are working on for her. Thanks you guys. Going to bed
now .
Sent from my iPhone
On May 3, 2017, at 7:20 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
Hi Melinda ,

 Mrs . Z inke has invited me to the First Lady's Luncheon tomorrow and wou ld like me to
attend. It is hosted by the Congress ional Club , and I'm try ing to trac k down a cost per
person . Tim said he'd submit a WAG for it, but do you have any guidance or such about
that while I'm trying to quic kly collect that?
Thanks!!
Carol ine

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Inter ior
Scheduling & Advanc e
Carol ine Boulton@ios.doi. gov I Schedulin g@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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To:
Subje ct:

Caro line Boulton <caroline_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Thu May 04 2017 06:56:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Melinda Loftin <melinda.loftin@sol.do i.gov>
Re: !! Tomorrow

MelindaSorry for the fire drill. As an update , Mrs. Zinke has covered the tickets and they were $75 each. As such, I don't
foresee any issues but if you see any please let me know!
Caro line
Sent from my iPhone
On May 3, 2017 , at 7:19 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote :
Hi Melinda ,
Mrs. Zinke has invited me to the First Lady's Luncheon tomo rrow and would like me to attend . It is
hosted by the Congress iona l Club , and I'm try ing to track down a cost per person. T im said he'd subm it
a WAG for it, but do you have any gu idance or such about that while I'm try ing to quickly collect that?
Thanks!!
Caro line

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Adva nce
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

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Re : R equ est fo1· meetin g with Secr etar y Zink e Tu es af te rno on , May 2nd

Caroline Boulton
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To:

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Subject:

Carol ine Boulton
Tue Ap r 25 2017 16:18 :29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Nita Vail <nvai l@rangelandt rust.o rg>
Carol ine Boulton <caroline _boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: Request for meeting w ith Secretary Zinke Tues afternoo n, May 2nd

Hi Nita!
Rusty said the Californ ia trip to the Channel Islands w as a success--l'm so glad !
We're holding 4 :30PM for the group on the 2nd . Please let me know if that time w orks. Can you prov ide any topics
of discuss ion for the meeting?
Than ks!
On Tue , Apr 25 , 20 17 at 3:07 PM, Nita Va il <nvai l@range landtrust.org > w rote:
Carolina,

Would it be possible to schedule a "meet and greet" with Secretary Zinke next Tues aftemoon , May 2nd? The group
attending represent PORT (Partnership of Rangeland Tm sts) who have worked with rancher s to conserve over 2.5 million
acre s of privat ely owned rangelan d in the US.
Names and affiliation s :
Blair Fitzsimons, CEO and rancher , Texas Agricultural Land Tm st
Mike Beam, Executi ve Director, Ranchland Tmst of Kan sas
Michael Delbar , COO and rancher , Califomi a Rangelan d Tmst
George Olsen, President Montana Land Reliance Board, rancher and retired CPA
Nita Vail, CEO and rancher , Califomi a Rangeland Tmst
Dan-ell Wood , rancher , Panoram a Organic Grass-fed Bee f founder , Emeri tus Direc tor Califom ia Rangeland Tm st
Thank you in advance for your help with this request.
Best,

Nita Vail
Chief Executive Officer
Californ ia Rangeland Trust
1225 H Street
Sacramento , CA 95819
(916} 444-2096 (o)
(916} 761-5604 (cell)

Nita Vail <nvail@rangelandtrust.org>
From:
Sent:

To:

Nita Vail <nvai l@rangelandt rust.o rg>
Tue Ap r 25 2017 16:44 :08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton

 CC:
Subje ct:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
RE: Request for meet ing w ith Secretary Zinke Tues afternoon, May 2nd

The trip was a great success and you r team is amazing! Ryan did a phenomenal job.
May 2 nd at 4:30 pm is great. I wi ll emai l you tomo rrow with discussion topics .
Looking forward to meeting you . I hear such good things from Lola.

From: Caro line Boulton [mailtoSent: Tuesday , Apri l 25, 2017 :
To: Nita Vail <nvail@range landtrust.org>
Cc: Caroline Boulton <caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Subje ct: Re : Request for meeting with Secretary Zinke Tues afternoon , May 2nd
Hi Nita!
Rusty said the Californ ia trip to the Channel Islands was a success --l'm so glad!
We're holding 4:30PM for the group on the 2nd. Please let me know if that time works. Can you provide any topics of
discuss ion for the meeting?
Thanks!
On Tue , Apr 25, 2017 at 3:07 PM, Nita Vail <nvail@rangelandtrust.org > w rote :
Carol ina,
Would it be poss ible to schedule a "meet and greet" with Secretary Zinke next Tues afternoon , May 2nd? The group
attending represent PORT (Partnership of Rangeland Trusts ) who have worked with ranchers to conserve over 2.5 million
acres of privately owned rangeland in the US.
Names and affiliations :
Blair Fitzs imons , CEO and rancher , Texas Agr icultura l Land Trust
Mike Beam, Executive Director , Ranch land Trust of Kansas
Michael Delbar, COO and rancher , Californ ia Rangeland Trust
George Olsen, President Montana Land Reliance Board , rancher and retired CPA
Nita Vail , CEO and rancher , California Rangeland Trust
Darre ll Wood , rancher , Panorama Organic Grass-fed Beef founder , Emeritus Director Californ ia Rangeland Trust
Thank you in advance for your help with th is request.
Best ,

Nita Vai l
Chief Execut ive Officer
California Range land Trust
1225 H Street
Sacramento , CA 95819
(916} 444-2096 (o)
(916} 761-5604 (cell )

Nita Vail <nvail@rangelandtrust.org>
From:
Sent:

To:

CC:
Subje ct:

Nita V ail <nvai l@rangelandt rust.o rg>
Mon May 01 2017 12:17:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton
Caro line Boulton <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>, Michae l Delbar
<mde lbar@range landtrust.org>, Darrell Wood
Fitzsimons <bfitzs imons@txag landtrust.org> , '
RE: Request for meet ing w ith Secretary Zinke Tues afternoon, May 2nd

Blair

 Caroline ,
There wi ll be five of us tomorro w at 4:30 pm. Suggested topics of discussion:
1. Overview of Cattlemen 's Land Tm sts and Partner ship of Rangeland Tm sts (PORT) - Land conserved and their

unique approa ch
2 . Funding source s for conservation easemen ts - state program s that match w ith Natural Resources Conservation
Services (NRCS/USDA), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR ,) NEP A/CEQA mitigation and other funding .
3. LWCF 3rd party holding eligibility
4 . Other
My cell phone is below if you need anything.
Thank you so much ,
Nita Vai l

On Tue , Apr 25, 2017 at 3:07 PM, Nita Vail <nva il@rangelandt rust.org> w rote:
Carolina,
Would it be poss ible to schedule a "meet and greet" with Secretary Zinke next Tues afternoon , May 2nd? The group
attending represent PORT (Partnership of Rangeland Trusts ) who have worked with ranchers to conserve over 2.5 million
acres of privately own ed rangeland in the US.
Names and affiliations:
Blair Fitzsimons , CEO and rancher , Texas Agr icultura l Land Trust
Michael Delbar, COO and rancher , Californ ia Rangeland Trust
George Olsen, President Montana Land Reliance Board , rancher and retired CPA
Nita Vail , CEO and rancher , California Rangeland Trust
Darre ll Wood , rancher , Panorama Organic Grass-fed Beef founder , Emeritus Director Californ ia Rangeland Trust
Thank you in advance for your help with th is request.
Best ,

Nita Vail
Chief Execut ive Officer
California Range land Trust
1225 H Street
Sacramento , CA 95819
(916} 444-2096 (o)
(916} 761-5604 (cell )

Nita Vail <nvail@rangelandtrust.org>
From:
Sent:

To:

CC:

Nita V ail <nvai l@rangelandt rust.o rg>
Tue May 02 2017 06:19:46 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Carol ine Boulton
Carol ine Boulton <caroline _boulton@ ios.do i.gov>, Michael Delba r
<mde lbar@rangelandtrust.org>, Darrell Wood
Fitzsimons <bfitzsimons@txaglandtrust.org >, '
"Lola Zin ke (lolazm

Blair

Subje ct:
Caroline,
Can you confirm the address so I can pass this on to our group?
Also, I realized that Ryan is speaking to the Land Trust Alliance (LTA ) Advocacy group tomorrow at 8 :30 am . LTA is our

 "umbrella " association and two of our group meeting with the Secretary th is afternoon are on the LTA Board and can prov ide
more background information.
Thanks,
Nita

From: Nita Vai l
Sent: Monday , May 1, 201711 :17 AM
To: 'Carol ine Boulton' .
Cc: Caro line Boulton <

. . .

<mde lbar@range landtrust.org >; Darrell Wood
<bfitzsimons@txaglandtrust .org>;
Subject: RE: Request for meeting wI

.qov>: Michae l Delbar (mde lbar@range landtrust.org )
'Blair Fitzsimons '

Caroline,
There wi ll be five of us tomorro w at 4:30 pm. Suggested top ics of discussion:
1. Overview of Cattlemen 's Land Tm sts and Partner ship of Rangeland Tm sts (PORT) - Land conserved and their

unique approach
2 . Funding source s for conservation easemen ts - state program s that match w ith Natural Resources Conservation
Services (NRCS/USDA), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR ,) NEP A/CEQA mitigation and other funding .
3. LWCF 3rd party holding eligibility
4 . Other
My cell phone is below if you need anyth ing.
Thank you so much ,
Nita Vai l

On Tue , Apr 25, 2017 at 3:07 PM, Nita Vail <nvail@rangelandtrust.org > w rote :
Carol ina,
Would it be poss ible to schedule a "meet and greet " with Secretary Zinke next Tues afternoon , May 2nd? The group
attending represent PORT (Partnership of Rangeland Trusts ) who have worked with ranchers to conserve over 2.5 million
acres of privately owned rangeland in the US.
Names and affiliations :
Blair Fitzsimons , CEO and rancher , Texas Agr icultura l Land Trust
Michae l Delbar, COO and rancher , Californ ia Rangeland Trust
George Olsen, President Montana Land Reliance Board , rancher and retired CPA
Nita Vail , CEO and rancher , California Rangeland Trust
Darre ll Wood , rancher , Panorama Organic Grass -fed Beef founder , Emeritus Director Californ ia Range land Trust
Thank you in advance for your help with th is request.
Best ,

Nita Vai l
Chief Execut ive Officer
California Range land Trust
1225 H Street
Sacramento , CA 95819
(916} 444-2096 (o)
(916} 761-5604 (cell )

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Carol ine Boulton <caroline _boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Tue May 02 2017 06:41 :54 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Nita V ail <nvai l@range landt rust.o rg>

 Subject:

Re: Request for meet ing w ith Secretary Zinke Tues afternoon , May 2nd

Hi Nita,
The address is 1849 C St NW. Your names have been given to secur ity so they know to let you through at the C
Street entrance of the bui lding. Please fee l free to call at 202-706-9300 if you have any issues!
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 2, 2017 , at 8:19 AM, Nita Vail <nvai l@range landtrust.org > wrote:
Caroline,
Can you confirm the address so I can pass this on to our group?
Also, I realized that Ryan is speaking to the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Advocacy group tomorrow at 8:30 am.
LTA is our "umbrella" association and two of our group meeting with the Secretary this afternoon are on the LTA
Board and can provide more background information.
Thanks,
Nita

From:Nita Vail
Sent: Monday , May 1, 20171 1:17 AM
To: 'Caroline Boulton' .
Cc: Caro line Boulton <
•
•

•

<mdelbar@rangelandtrust.org >; Darrell Wood
<bfitzsimons@txaglandtrust.org >;
Subject:RE: Req uest for meeting w1

.Qov>; Michae l Delbar (mdelbar@range landtrust.org )
'Blair Fitzsimons'

Caroline,
There will be five of us tomorrow at 4:30 pm. Suggested topics of discussion:

1. Overview of Cattlemen's Land Trusts and Pa11nership of Rangeland Trnsts (PORT) - Land conserved
and their unique approach
2 . Funding sources for conservation easements - state programs that match with Natural Resources
Conservation Services (NRCS/USDA), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR,) NEPA/CEQA mitigation and
other funding.

3. LWCF 3rd party holding eligibility
4 . Other
My cell phone is below if you need anything.
Thank you so much,
Nita Vail

On Tue , Apr 25, 2017 at 3:07 PM, Nita Vail <nvail@range landtrust.org > wrote:
Carolina,
Wou ld it be possib le to schedule a "meet and greet" w ith Secretary Zinke next Tues afternoon , May 2nd? The
group attending represe nt PORT (Partnership of Rangeland Trusts ) w ho have worked w ith ranchers to
conserve over 2.5 million acres of privately owned rangeland in the US.
Names and affiliations :
Blair Fitzsimons , CEO and rancher , Texas Agricul tural Land Trust
Michae l Delbar, COO and rancher , Californ ia Rangeland Trust
George Olsen, Presiden t Montana Land Reliance Board , rancher and retired CPA
Nita Vail, CEO and rancher , Californ ia Rangeland Trust
Darrell Wood , rancher , Panorama Organic Grass-fed Beef founder , Emeritus Director California Range land
Trust
Thank you in advance for your help with this request.
Best,

 Nita Vail
Chief Executive Officer
California Rangeland Trust
1225 H Street
Sacramento , CA 95819
(916} 444-2096 (o)
(916} 761-5604 (cell )

Nita Vail <nvail@rangelandtrust.org>
From:

Nita Vail <nvai l@rangelandt rust.o rg>
Wed May 03 2017 08:54:16 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Carol ine Boulton <caroline _boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
RE: Request for meet ing w ith Secretary Zinke Tues afternoon, May 2nd

Sent:

To:
Subject:

Great to meet you and thank you again for all of your help w ith scheduling. Our group was so appreciative and definitely a
highlight!

From: Caro line Boulton [mailto :caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 5 :42 AM
To: Nita Va il <nvail@range landtrust.org>
Subject: Re : Request for meeting with Secretary Zinke Tues afternoon , May 2nd
Hi Nita ,
The address is 1849 C St NW. Your names have been given to security so they know to let you through at the C Street
entrance of the building . Please feel free to call at 202-706-9300 if you have any issues!
Caro line
Sent from my iPhone
On May 2, 2017 , at 8:19 AM , Nita Va il <nvail@rangelandtrust.org > wrote:
Caroline,
Can you confirm the address so I can pass this on to our group?
Also , I realized that Ryan is speaking to the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Advocacy group tomorro w at 8:30 am.
LTA is our "umbrella " association and two of our group meeting with the Secretary this afternoon are on the LTA
Board and can prov ide more background information.
Thanks ,
Nita

Caroline ,
There will be five of us tomorro w at 4:30 pm. Suggested top ics of discussion:

1. Overview of Cattlemen 's Land Trusts and Pa11nership of Rangeland Tm sts (PORT) - Land conserved
and their unique approach
2 . Funding source s for conservation easements - state program s that match w ith N atural Resources
Conservation Services (NRCS/USDA), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR,) NEP A/CEQA mitigation and
other funding.

3 . LWCF 3rd party holding eligibility

 4 . Other
My cell phone is below if you need anything .
Thank you so much ,
Nita Vail

On Tue , Apr 25 , 2017 at 3:07 PM, Nita Vail <nvail@rangelandtryst
org> wrote:
Caro lina,
Wou ld it be possib le to schedu le a "meet and greet " with Secretary Zinke next Tues afternoon , May 2nd? The
group attending represent PORT (Partnership of Range land Trusts ) who have worked with ranchers to
conserve over 2 .5 million acres of private ly owned range land in the US.
Names and affiliations:
Blair Fitzsimons , CEO and rancher , Texas Agricu ltural Land Trust
Michae l Delbar, COO and rancher , Californ ia Range land Trust
George Olsen , President Montana Land Reliance Board , rancher and retired CPA
Nita Vail, CEO and rancher , Californ ia Range land Trust
Darrell Wood , rancher , Panora ma Organ ic Grass-fed Beef founder , Emeritus Director Californ ia Range land
Trust
Thank you in advance for your help with this request.
Best ,

Nita Vail
Chief Executive Officer
Californ ia Rangeland Trust
1225 H Street
Sacramento , CA 95819
(916} 444-2096 (o)
(916} 761-5604 (cell )

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Lincoln Memoria l

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@io s.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject :

Caro line Boulton <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Wed May 03 2017 07:35:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Johnson Virginia <virginiajohnson@ ios.do i.gov>
Lincoln Memorial

Hey Virginia, Details to come once the Secretary is in the office and I can talk to him, but he announced this
morn ing his intention to go to the Linco ln Memoria l this afternoon and go up on to the roof. I'm not sure who in
NPS needs to be notified. If you have anyone we can reach out to about this, I'd greatly apprec iate the help!
Caro line Sent from my iPhone

"Johnson, Virginia" <virginia_john son@ios.doi.gov >
From:
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To:
CC:
Subject :

"Johnson, Virginia" <virginiaj ohnson@ ios.do i.gov>
Wed May 03 2017 07:39:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Maureen Foster <Maureen_Fos ter@ios.doi.gov>, Michael Reyno lds
<michael_reyno lds@nps.gov>, "bert_fros t@nps.gov" <bert_frost@ nps.gov>
Fwd: Linco ln Memoria l

Thanks , Caro line.
Looping in NPS Leadership.
Virginia
--Forwarded message --From : Caroline Boulton <carol ine boulton(@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Wed , May 3, 2017 at 9 :35 AM
Subject: Lincoln Memor ial
To: Johnson Virginia <virginia johnson@ios.doi.gov >

Hey Virginia,
Details to come once the Secretary is in the office and I can talk to
him, but he announced this morn ing his intention to go to the Lincoln
Memor ial this afternoon and go up on to the roof. I'm not sure who in
NPS needs to be notified.
If you have anyone we can reach out to about this, I'd greatly
apprec iate the help!
Caro line
Sent from my iPhone

Virginia H. Johnson
Spec ial Ass istant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior

 Te lephone: (202) 208-4943

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@io s.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

To:
CC:
Subject :

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov >
Wed May 03 2017 08:28:18 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Johnson, Virginia" <virginiajohnson@ ios.do i.gov>
Maureen Foster <Maureen_Foster@ ios.doi.gov>, Michae l Reyno lds
<michae l_reyno lds@nps.gov>, "bert_frost@nps.gov" <bert_frost@nps.gov>
Re: Lincoln Memor ial

Maureen, Mike, and Bert-The Secretary plans to swing by the Memor ial at 1PM and bring his fami ly with him to show his wife and co . the
roof. Please let me know what we need to do on our end!
Best,
Caroline
On Wed , May 3, 2017 at 9:39 AM , Johnson , Virginia <virg inia johnson@ios. doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks, Caroline.
Looping in NPS Leadersh ip.
Virginia
--Forwarded message -------From : Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios. doi.gov>
Date: Wed, May 3, 20 17 at 9:35 AM
Subject: Linco ln Memoria l
To: Johnson Virginia <yjrgjnja johnson@jos doj gay>
Hey Virginia,
Details to come once the Secretary is in the office and I can talk to
him, but he announced this morn ing his intent ion to go to the Lincoln
Memoria l this afternoon and go up on to the roof. I'm not sure who in
NPS needs to be notified.
If you have anyone we can reach out to about this, I'd greatly
appreciate the help!
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone

Virginia H. Johnson
Special Ass istant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Te lephone: (202 ) 208-4943

Caroline Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Scheduling & Advanc e
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.do i.gov

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Fwd: Awaren ess

"Roddy , Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
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"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios .do i.gov>
Tue May 02 2017 20 :10:20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_bou lton@ios .doi.gov>, Wadi Yakhour
<wadi_yakhour@ios.do i.gov>, Scott Hommel <scott_ homme l@ios.doi.gov>, Lolita
Zinke <lolaz inke@gmail.com>
Fwd : Awareness

Um ...hopefully we all are Lyme disease free ...
----- ---- Forwarded messag e ----- ---From : Galipeau , Russell <russell galipeau@nps.gov >
Date: Thu, Ap r 27, 2017 at 12:48 PM
Subject: Awareness
To: Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ ios.doi.gov >

Rusty, last week I was notified by a park visito r that they received a tick bite while visiti ng Lobo Canyon on Santa Rosa Island. A lthough ou r
visit was concen trated around the ranch proper I wanted to give you a heads up.
Within a day, the visito r detec ted a rash. The visitor sought medica l attent ion and is being treated for Lyme disease. The visitor's physician
has not made a formal diagnosis. The visitor and physic ian are wa iting for blood test results . The visitor has said that they will let me know if a
formal diag nosis of Lyme disease is made. It may take over two weeks to get results .
Just wanted to be sure that you were aware .

Russell E. Galipeau , Jr.
Super intendent
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventu ra, CA 93001
(805) 658-5702

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A ddr ess?

"Rolfe , Judy" <Judy.Rolfe@mail.house.gov>
From:
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To:
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"Rolfe , Judy" <Judy.Rolfe@ma il.house.gov>
Tue May 02 2017 13:40:05 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Address?

Hi Caro line,
I have a favor , cou ld you send me Ryan and Lola's home address in VA. I would like to send them a thank you note
express ing my appreciat ion for all the nice th ings they have done for me wh ile I have been working here in the
Congress ional office . I abso lutely will NOT share it with anyone , promise J. Ryan gave me the CA address for Lola when her
mother passed away but I'd really rather send the note to them back there if that's possib le .
Thanks so much , and I hope things are still going well on your end J !

Judy Rolfe
Case Worker
Montana's House Congressional Office
910 Last Chance Gulch, Suite B
Helena, :MT 59601
406-502-1435

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Rece nt CODEL Schedule for Norwa y
Attac hments:

/133. Recent CODEL Schedule for Norway/1.1 2017 .05.25 CODEL Murkowski Draft Prog ram.docx

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
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To:
Subject :
Attac hments:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Tue May 02 2017 12:48 :42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
s. 01.gov>,
ios.do i.gov>
Recent CODEL Schedu le for Norway
2017.05.25 CODE L Murkowsk i Draft Program.docx

Newly updated-- w ill be typed in our format soon .......wh en I finish typing this Utah tr ip.
Alaska portion TBD still.

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.do i.gov

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Hotels in Fairbanks

"Hoefler , Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy. senate.gov >
From:
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To:

CC:
Subject :

"Hoefler , Ann ie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@ene rgy .senate.gov>
Mon May 01 2017 10:52:26 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Micah Chambers (micah_ chambers@ ios .doi.gov)"
<micah_chambers@ ios.do i.gov> , "caroline_boulton@ ios.do i.gov"
<caroline boulton@ ios .doi.gov>, "Senhad ii, Karen" <karen_senhad ji@ios .doi.gov>,
"S_gt. --...........
ios.do i.gov> , "Nigborowicz, Timothy "
<t1mo~~
"Edwards, Isaac (Energy )" <lsaac_ Edwards@energy .senate .gov>
Hotels in Fairbanks

Hi all - for the hotels in Fairbanks, I know the advance team has reserved hotel rooms at Pike's. We currently have one held
for Secretary and Mrs. Zinke, but do w e need to hold one for Micah and Sgt.or w ill you take care of that
yourselves?
Thanks so much and I hope your Monday is off to a great start!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professiona l Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie_hoefler@energ y .senate .gov

"Nigborowicz , Timothy" <timothy _nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
From:
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To:

CC:

Subject:

"Nigborowicz, Timothy " <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios .doi .gov>
Mon May 01 2017 11 :16:30 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Hoefler , Ann ie (Energy)" <Annie_ Hoefler@ene rgy .senate.gov>
"Micah Chambers (micah_ chambers@ ios .doi.gov)"
<micah_chambers@ ios.do i.gov> , "caroline_boulton@ ios.do i.gov"
<caroline boulton@ ios .doi.gov>, "Senhad ii, Karen" <karen_senhadji@ios .doi.gov>,
"Sgt. --...........
ios.do i.gov> , "Edwards, Isaac (Energy )"
<lsaa~rg~vid
Downes
<david_ downes@ ios .doi.gov>, "Close , Ryan" <ryan_c lose@ ios.do i.gov> , "Bibb,
Kristy" <kristy_bibb@ ios.do i.gov> , "Sgt. ~i
os.do i.gov>
Re: Hotels in Fairbanks

If you can hold rooms for Micah and Sgt. at the government rate of $154/night , that would be great. Are
you also able to hold rooms for an advance person for us and for an additiona l security person at the same
government rate? And are we able to extend those rooms a coup le of days earlier, if needed? Also, could you
please let us know what the cancellat ion policy is for the reservations? If you need names for the two add itional
rooms , please use the following:
• Russell Roddy
• Sgt. Regarding the dinner on Friday night that Kristin proposed , I had not seen a response so I just wanted to close the
loop on our end . Secretary Zinke is happy to join the rest of the de legation at a dinner hosted by the Ministry of
Foreign Affai rs . However , we defer to you to respond to Kristin with the de legat ion's fina l determination .
Thank you.

 Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Advance
U.S. Department of the Interior
202-208-7551

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On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 12:52 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
Hi all - for the hotels in Fairbanks, I know the advance team has reserved hotel rooms at Pike’s. We currently have one
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
held for Secretary and Mrs. Zinke, but do we need to hold one for Micah and Sgt
or will you take care of that
yourselves?
Thanks so much and I hope your Monday is off to a great start!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
Mon May 01 2017 11:27:43 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
"Micah Chambers (micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov)"
<micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>, "caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov"
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>, "Senhadji, Karen" <karen_senhadji@ios.doi.gov>,
"Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>, "Edwards, Isaac (Energy)"
<Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>, David Downes
<david_downes@ios.doi.gov>, "Close, Ryan" <ryan_close@ios.doi.gov>, "Bibb,
Kristy" <kristy_bibb@ios.doi.gov>, "Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>
Re: Hotels in Fairbanks

CC:

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Subject:

I'm sorry, I have one more question. Are you able to provide a POC for Thule Air Base in Greenland? Our security
would like to reach out and start coordinating with someone on site, if possible. Thank you.

-

On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 1:16 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
If you can hold rooms for Micah and Sgt.
at the government rate of $154/night, that would be great. Are
you also able to hold rooms for an advance person for us and for an additional security person at the same
government rate? And are we able to extend those rooms a couple of days earlier, if needed? Also, could you
please let us know what the cancellation policy is for the reservations? If you need names for the two additional
rooms, please use the following:

:

-

Russell Roddy
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Regarding the dinner on Friday night that Kristin proposed, I had not seen a response so I just wanted to close
the loop on our end. Secretary Zinke is happy to join the rest of the delegation at a dinner hosted by the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. However, we defer to you to respond to Kristin with the delegation's final determination.
Thank you.
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Advance
U.S. Department of the Interior
202-208-7551

 -

On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 12:52 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
Hi all - for the hotels in Fairbanks, I know the advance team has reserved hotel rooms at Pike’s. We currently have one
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
held for Secretary and Mrs. Zinke, but do we need to hold one for Micah and Sgt.
or will you take care of that
yourselves?
Thanks so much and I hope your Monday is off to a great start!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

"Hoefler, Annie (Energy)" <Annie_Hoefler@energy.senate.gov>
Mon May 01 2017 16:08:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Nigborowicz, Timothy'" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
"Micah Chambers (micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov)"
<micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>, "caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov"
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>, "Senhadji, Karen" <karen_senhadji@ios.doi.gov>,
"Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>, "Edwards, Isaac (Energy)"
<Isaac_Edwards@energy.senate.gov>, David Downes
<david_downes@ios.doi.gov>, "Close, Ryan" <ryan_close@ios.doi.gov>, "Bibb,
Kristy" <kristy_bibb@ios.doi.gov>, "Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) <(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ios.doi.gov>
RE: Hotels in Fairbanks

CC:

Subject:

I’ve held rooms for Micah and Sgt.

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(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

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.

It might be easier for you to reach out directly to Pike’s and reserve the rooms for the advance team, since they might be
arriving earlier. Rooms at Pike’s can be cancelled for a full refund up to 48 hours before the day of arrival. Their phone
number is: 877-774-2400.
Isaac is checking on the dinner and can provide the POC for Thule.
From: Nigborowicz, Timothy [mailto:timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 1:28 PM
To: Hoefler, Annie (Energy)
Cc: Micah Chambers (micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov); caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov; Senhadji, Karen; Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Edwards,
Isaac (Energy); David Downes; Close, Ryan; Bibb, Kristy; Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Subject: Re: Hotels in Fairbanks

-

-

I'm sorry, I have one more question. Are you able to provide a POC for Thule Air Base in Greenland? Our security would like
to reach out and start coordinating with someone on site, if possible. Thank you.

-

On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 1:16 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
If you can hold rooms for Micah and Sgt.
at the government rate of $154/night, that would be great. Are you also
able to hold rooms for an advance person for us and for an additional security person at the same government rate? And are
we able to extend those rooms a couple of days earlier, if needed? Also, could you please let us know what the cancellation
policy is for the reservations? If you need names for the two additional rooms, please use the following:

:

-

Russell Roddy
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Regarding the dinner on Friday night that Kristin proposed, I had not seen a response so I just wanted to close the loop on
our end. Secretary Zinke is happy to join the rest of the delegation at a dinner hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
However, we defer to you to respond to Kristin with the delegation's final determination.
Thank you.
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Advance
U.S. Department of the Interior

 202-208-7551

-

On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 12:52 PM, Hoefler, Annie (Energy) <Annie Hoefler@energy.senate.gov> wrote:
Hi all - for the hotels in Fairbanks, I know the advance team has reserved hotel rooms at Pike’s. We currently have one held
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
for Secretary and Mrs. Zinke, but do we need to hold one for Micah and Sgt.
or will you take care of that
yourselves?
Thanks so much and I hope your Monday is off to a great start!
Annie
Annie Hoefler I Professional Staff
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Phone: (202) 224-2179
304 Dirksen Senate Office Building
annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

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"Swift, Heather " <heather_ swift@ios .do i.gov>
Mon May 01201710 :29:12 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Jim Youngson <jim@terrainconsu lting .com> , Nancy Guiden
<nancy _gu iden@ ios.do i.gov>
caroline_b oulton@ios .doi.gov
Re: FW: RJL - Channel Islands National Park
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Hi Jim, I'm loop ing you in with the Secretary's execut ive assistant , Nancy .

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOI PressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 12:09 PM, Jim Youngson <jim@terrainconsu lting.com > wrote:
Hello Heather, wanted to follow up on a coup le things: could you locate the pictures we took with Congressman
Lagomarsino and the Secretary (they 're on his phone, I believe). I'd like to get one to Bob, and for myself. Also , if it's
possib le to get Ryan's autob iography signed (I have one , so no need on my end ) and sent to Bob it'd be verv
app reciated . I believe Lola was going to discuss with you. Bob's add ress is:

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I apprecia te how busy you all are and thank you in advance .

Jim

Jim Youngson
Principa l
3 West Carrillo Street, Suite 211
Santa Barbara , CA 93101
805.560 .7397 offic e
805.886 .6041 cell
www. terra inconsulting.co m
jim@terra inconsulting .com

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Jenn ifer Schubert -Akin <jsa@steamboat inst itute.o rg>
Fri Apr 21 2017 17:14:21 GMT-0600 (MDT)
<caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Steamboat event in DC - May 3rd
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Hi, Caro line.
The Steamboat Institute cordia lly invites Secretary Zinke and members of your staff to j oin us for The Steamboat lnstitute's
"Colorado Night in the Capital" - a specia l event to honor our Tony Blankley Fellows, including Tom Rogan , Jillian Melchior
and Hadley Heath Manning - on Wednes day evening, May ¢, on the rooftop terrace of the Heritage Foundation.
We are thrilled to announce that we have received a $100 ,000 pledge from one of our Board members , Ron Lazof, and his
w ife Chenza, to launch an endowment fund for our Tony Blankley Cha ir for Public Policy and American Exceptiona lism.
Special guests at our kick-off party will include all three of our Blankley Fellows, as well as Jim DeMint , Ed Meese, several
members of Congress and many friends of the Blankley fam ily .
We are happy to provide comp limentary tickets for Secretary Zinke and any of your staffers . Please provide names and we
w ill have name badges waiting . Ibis
be a bysjn
esscasualCo1orado-themed eyenjn
q. wh ich will include Colorado food
and beverages (includ ing Coyote Gold margaritas flown in from Fort Collins, CO !).

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Please contact me directly with any questions : 970-846-6013. We hope you can j oin us.
Kind regards ,
Jennifer
Jennifer Schubert-Akin
Chairman and CEO
The Steamboat Institute
Steamboat Springs , Colorado
970-846-6013

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From:
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline _boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Mon May 01 2017 11 :22:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
jsa@steamboat inst itute.o rg
Re: Steamboat event in DC - May 3rd
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Hi Jenn ifer,
Unfortunate ly Sec . Zinke w ill not be able to attend the dinner event this Wednesday . Apolog ies for the late notice .
Thanks !
Caro line
On Fri, Apr 21 , 2017 at 7 :14 PM, Jenn ifer Schubert-Ak in <jsa@steamboatinstitute.org > wrote:
Hi, Caroline .
The Steamboat Institute cord ially invites Secretary Zinke and members of your staff to j oin us for The Steamboat
lnstitute 's "Colorado Night in the Capital" - a specia l event to honor our Tony Blankley Fellows, including Tom Rogan ,
Jillian Melchior and Hadley Heath Mann ing - on Wednesday eyenjnq May
Foundat ion.

3fi!on the rooftop terrace of the Herjtage

We are thr illed to announce that we have received a $100 ,000 pledge from one of our Board members , Ron Lazof , and
his wife Chenza, to launch an endowment fund for our Tony Blankley Chair for Public Policy and American
Except iona lism. Special guests at our kick-off party will include all three of our Blankley Fellows, as well as Jim DeMint ,
Ed Meese , severa l members of Congress and many friends of the Blankley family.
We are happy to prov ide comp limentary tickets for Secretary Zinke and any of your staffers . Please provide names and
we will have name badges waiting . This will be a business casual. Colorado-themed evening . wh ich w ill include Colorado
food and beverages (including Coyote Gold margar itas flown in from Fort Collins , CO!).
Please contact me directly with any quest ions : 970-846-6013 . We hope you can j oin us.
Kind regards ,
Jenn ifer
Jennifer Schubert-Akin
Chairman and CEO
The Steamboat Institute
Steamboat Springs , Colorado
970-846- 6013

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P.O. Box 883037 1Steamboat Springs , CO 80488
970-846-6013
steamboatinst itute .org

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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"Sw ift, Heather " <heather_ sw ift@ios .do i.gov >

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Subject :

Re:

Caro line - Lola w ould like this pho to and a copy of Z's book sent to the Congressman

Heather Sw ift
Department of the Interior

@DOIP ressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov
On Fri, Apr 21 , 20 17 at 3:39 PM , Heather Sw ift <heather

swjft@josdoj gov>w rote:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
From:
To:

"Boulto n, Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov >
Fri Apr 21 2017 14:00:34 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Sw ift, Heather " <heather_ sw ift@ios .do i.gov >

Subject :

Re:

Sent:

Did the pho to come from Tami?
I believe he w ill need to pay fo r the cost of ma iling the book. Also I don 't have any of his books.
On Fri, Apr 21 , 20 17 at 3:51 PM , Sw ift, Heather <heather sw ift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Caroline - Lola w ould like th is photo and a copy of Z's book sent to the Congressma n

 Heather Swift
Departme nt of the Interior

@DOI PressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov
On Fri, Apr 21 , 20 17 at 3:39 PM, Heather Swift <heather sw ift@ios.doi.gov > wrote :

Caro line Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Scheduling & Advan ce
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Swift , Heather" <heather _swift@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Swift, Heather " <heather_ swift@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Apr 21 2017 14:02:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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Did the photo come from Tami?
I believe he will need to pay for the cost of mailing the book. Also I don't have any of his books.
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Conversation Contents
Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

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<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Caroline,
Just wanted to follow up with you about dinner with the spouses. Please let me know how September is
looking.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 11:45 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline'
Subject: RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline,
September is around the corner and I wanted to know if we can lock in dinner with the spouses. Mrs.
Acosta needs advance notice so she (b) (6)
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:56 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are definitely planning on being here for the Cabinet meeting! Let me check on how long Lola
plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Caroline,

 Secretary Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21st. How does September look on your
end?
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:11 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 21st I believe. I'll have to check with Sec.
Zinke, but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secretary Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to have
dinner with Secretary Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be available?
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
It's (b) (6)
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 2017, at 3:17 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke’s email address.
Thank you,

 Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 2:00 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Secretary Zinke would be happy to do dinner with Secretary Acosta; he would be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfortunately Secretary Zinke's wife will not be in town that week and
will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of those dates works well for your
Secretary!
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11:58 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
<McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hello Caroline,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secretary Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretary Zink and his wife. Secretary Acosta has availability beginning the
week of July 31st. Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Aug 30 2017 14:18:40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
I have not forgotten this, I promise!
Secretary Zinke's wife's travel plans have been all over the place. She's actually not planning on
being in DC for the month of September except for the Cabinet Meeting (...which doesn't really
count as DC). Sec. Zinke does want to meet up with Sec. Acosta and his wife! He's offered for
them to come over to DOI one night when they're free for drinks and then he can take them to
the top of the Lincoln Memorial. We're traveling a lot, but he's available:
9/14
9/15
9/18
9/19
9/25
Let me know if one of those dates works!
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 1:03 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Just wanted to follow up with you about dinner with the spouses. Please let me know how September is
looking.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 11:45 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline'
Subject: RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline,
September is around the corner and I wanted to know if we can lock in dinner with the spouses. Mrs.
Acosta needs advance notice so she (b) (6)
.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

 From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:56 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are definitely planning on being here for the Cabinet meeting! Let me check on how long Lola
plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
Secretary Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21st. How does September look on
your end?
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:11 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 21st I believe. I'll have to check with
Sec. Zinke, but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secretary Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to
have dinner with Secretary Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be
available?
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
It's (b) (6)

 Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 2017, at 3:17 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke’s email address.
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 2:00 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Secretary Zinke would be happy to do dinner with Secretary Acosta; he would be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfortunately Secretary Zinke's wife will not be in town that week
and will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of those dates works well for your
Secretary!
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11:58 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
<McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hello Caroline,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secretary Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretary Zink and his wife. Secretary Acosta has availability beginning the
week of July 31st. Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

--

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
Fri Sep 08 2017 15:05:10 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Hoffman, Emily E - OSEC" <hoffman.emily.e@dol.gov>
RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Caroline,
Thank you for helping me coordinate this. Per our conversation, the Acostas will have drinks at DOI with
Secretary Zinke on October 18th at 5:30pm to be followed by a tour of the Lincoln Memorial.
I have placed a hold on the calendar until Mrs. Acosta confirms that the date works for her. Thanks for
everything! I will be touch soon.
Have a great weekend.
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:19 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
I have not forgotten this, I promise!
Secretary Zinke's wife's travel plans have been all over the place. She's actually not planning on being in
DC for the month of September except for the Cabinet Meeting (...which doesn't really count as DC). Sec.
Zinke does want to meet up with Sec. Acosta and his wife! He's offered for them to come over to DOI one
night when they're free for drinks and then he can take them to the top of the Lincoln Memorial. We're
traveling a lot, but he's available:

 9/14
9/15
9/18
9/19
9/25
Let me know if one of those dates works!
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 1:03 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Just wanted to follow up with you about dinner with the spouses. Please let me know how September is
looking.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 11:45 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline'
Subject: RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline,
September is around the corner and I wanted to know if we can lock in dinner with the spouses. Mrs.
Acosta needs advance notice so she (b) (6)
.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:56 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are definitely planning on being here for the Cabinet meeting! Let me check on how long Lola
plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
Secretary Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21st. How does September look on your
end?
Thanks,
Keshia

 From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto :carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1: 11 PM

To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subje ct: Re : Dinner with Secretaiy Acosta
Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 2 1st I believe . I'll have to check with Sec .
Zinke, but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time .
Best,
Cai·oline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secreta1y Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be available?

Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202.693.6043 I (C) 202.295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Depa1tmentof Labor, 200 Constin1tionAvenue, NW, Washington, DC 202 10

From: Carol ine Boulton [ma ilto:caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Monday , July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subje ct: Re : Dinner with Secretaiy Acosta
Hi Keshia,

Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 20 17, at 3:17 PM , McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC <Mc Daniel.Keshia@.dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I just spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke 's email address .
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton , Caroline (mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Monday , July 10, 2017 2 :00 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OS EC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

 Hi Keshia,
Secretary Zinke would be happy to do dinner with Secretary Acosta; he would be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfortunately Secretary Zinke's wife will not be in town that week and
will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of those dates works well for your
Secretary!
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11:58 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
<McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hello Caroline,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secretary Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretary Zink and his wife. Secretary Acosta has availability beginning the
week of July 31st. Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 "Hoffman, Emily E - OSEC" <hoffman.emily.e@dol.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Hoffman, Emily E - OSEC" <hoffman.emily.e@dol.gov>
Sat Sep 09 2017 17:47:43 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>,
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Caroline,
We are confirmed on our end!
Thanks for all your help! Secretary and Mrs. Acosta are looking forward to it.
Emily

On: 08 September 2017 17:05, "McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thank you for helping me coordinate this. Per our conversation, the Acostas will have drinks at DOI with
Secretary Zinke on October 18th at 5:30pm to be followed by a tour of the Lincoln Memorial.
I have placed a hold on the calendar until Mrs. Acosta confirms that the date works for her. Thanks for
everything! I will be touch soon.
Have a great weekend.
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:19 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
I have not forgotten this, I promise!
Secretary Zinke's wife's travel plans have been all over the place. She's actually not planning on being in
DC for the month of September except for the Cabinet Meeting (...which doesn't really count as DC). Sec.
Zinke does want to meet up with Sec. Acosta and his wife! He's offered for them to come over to DOI one
night when they're free for drinks and then he can take them to the top of the Lincoln Memorial. We're
traveling a lot, but he's available:
9/14
9/15
9/18
9/19
9/25
Let me know if one of those dates works!
Best,

 Caroline
On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 1:03 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Just wanted to follow up with you about dinner with the spouses. Please let me know how September is
looking.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 11:45 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline'
Subject: RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline,
September is around the corner and I wanted to know if we can lock in dinner with the spouses. Mrs.
Acosta needs advance notice so she (b) (6)
.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:56 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are definitely planning on being here for the Cabinet meeting! Let me check on how long Lola
plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
Secretary Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21st. How does September look on your
end?
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:11 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 21st I believe. I'll have to check with Sec.

 Zinke , but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time .
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Mc Daniel , Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Carol ine,
I ju st wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secretaiy Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zinke an d his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be available?

Ke shia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202.693 .6043 I (C) 202.295 .7144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Depa1tmentof Labor, 200 Constin1tion Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 202 10

From: Caroline Boulton [ma ilto:caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 3:38 PM

To: McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re : Dinner with Secretaiy Aco sta

Hi Keshia ,

Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 20 17, at 3:17 PM , McDaniel , Keshia- OSEC <McDanie l.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Carol ine,
I ju st spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke 's email address .
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto :carol ine bou lton@ ios.doi.gov)
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 2 :00 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia ,
Secretaiy Zinke wou ld be happy to do dinner with Secreta1y Acosta; he wou ld be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfo1tunately Secretaiy Zinke's wife will not be in town that week and
will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of those dates works well for yomSecretaiy!
Best,
Caroline

 On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11:58 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
<McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hello Caroline,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secretary Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretary Zink and his wife. Secretary Acosta has availability beginning the
week of July 31st. Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
Mon Oct 16 2017 09:02:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

 Good Morning Caroline,
I just wanted to check in with you about Wednesday. Do you have arrival information for Secretary
Acosta? Will we need to submit any security information for Mrs. Acosta or Secretary Acosta?
Also, can you provide an estimated line-by-line for their meeting? I have noted that they will arrive at
5:30pm and a tour starts at 6:15pm. How will they commute over to the Lincoln Memorial? Just need a
few more details so I can provide that information to our security detail.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:19 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
I have not forgotten this, I promise!
Secretary Zinke's wife's travel plans have been all over the place. She's actually not planning on being in
DC for the month of September except for the Cabinet Meeting (...which doesn't really count as DC). Sec.
Zinke does want to meet up with Sec. Acosta and his wife! He's offered for them to come over to DOI one
night when they're free for drinks and then he can take them to the top of the Lincoln Memorial. We're
traveling a lot, but he's available:
9/14
9/15
9/18
9/19
9/25
Let me know if one of those dates works!
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 1:03 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Just wanted to follow up with you about dinner with the spouses. Please let me know how September is
looking.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 11:45 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline'
Subject: RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline,
September is around the corner and I wanted to know if we can lock in dinner with the spouses. Mrs.
Acosta needs advance notice so she (b) (6)
.

 Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:56 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are definitely planning on being here for the Cabinet meeting! Let me check on how long Lola
plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
Secretary Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21st. How does September look on your
end?
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:11 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 21st I believe. I'll have to check with Sec.
Zinke, but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secretary Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to have
dinner with Secretary Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be available?
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

 To: McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re : Dinn er with Secretaiy Acosta
Hi Keshia ,

Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 20 17, at 3: 17 PM , McDaniel, Ke shia- OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I ju st spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke 's email addre ss.
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton , Carol ine (mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Monday , July 10, 2017 2 :00 PM
To: McDan iel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia ,
Secretaiy Zinke wou ld be happy to do dinner with Secretaiy Acosta; he wou ld be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfortunately Secretaiy Zinke's wife will not be in town that week and
will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of tho se dates works we ll for yom
Secretaiy!
Best,
Cai·oline
On Mon , Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM , Mc Daniel , Keshia - OSEC
<Mc Daniel.Ke shia @do l.gov> wrote:
Hell o Cai·oline ,
I work in the Schedulin g Office for Secretaiy Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acosta has availa bility beg innin g the
week of July 31 st . Please let me know which date s wi ll work for you.
Thank you,

Keshia McDaniel
Specia l As sistant , Scheduling & Advance , Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S . Departm ent of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave nue , NW , Washington , DC 202 10

Caroline Boulton

 Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Oct 16 2017 09:37:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
We don't have an estimated line-by-line other than 5:30-6:15 time in the office, 6:15-7:00 tour.
The departure time is not super strict either; they're welcome to stay a little longer in the office if
they desire.
They drive to the Lincoln Memorial. I'm happy to loop your security detail in with ours if they
haven't already connected. Ours are pretty used to the Lincoln tours by now!
In regards to arrival information, that has always been coordinated between the security details.
They'll be waived through by building security and someone will be stationed downstairs to meet
them at the C street entrance.
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:02 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
wrote:
Good Morning Caroline,

 I just wanted to check in with you about Wednesday. Do you have arrival information for Secretary
Acosta? Will we need to submit any security information for Mrs. Acosta or Secretary Acosta?
Also, can you provide an estimated line-by-line for their meeting? I have noted that they will arrive at
5:30pm and a tour starts at 6:15pm. How will they commute over to the Lincoln Memorial? Just need a
few more details so I can provide that information to our security detail.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:19 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
I have not forgotten this, I promise!
Secretary Zinke's wife's travel plans have been all over the place. She's actually not planning on being
in DC for the month of September except for the Cabinet Meeting (...which doesn't really count as DC).
Sec. Zinke does want to meet up with Sec. Acosta and his wife! He's offered for them to come over to
DOI one night when they're free for drinks and then he can take them to the top of the Lincoln
Memorial. We're traveling a lot, but he's available:
9/14
9/15
9/18
9/19
9/25
Let me know if one of those dates works!
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 1:03 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Just wanted to follow up with you about dinner with the spouses. Please let me know how September is
looking.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 11:45 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline'
Subject: RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline,
September is around the corner and I wanted to know if we can lock in dinner with the spouses. Mrs.
Acosta needs advance notice so she (b) (6)
.
Thank you,

 Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:56 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are definitely planning on being here for the Cabinet meeting! Let me check on how long Lola
plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
Secretary Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21st. How does September look on
your end?
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:11 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 21st I believe. I'll have to check with
Sec. Zinke, but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secretary Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to
have dinner with Secretary Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be
available?
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

 To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
It's (b) (6)
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 2017, at 3:17 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke’s email address.
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 2:00 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Secretary Zinke would be happy to do dinner with Secretary Acosta; he would be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfortunately Secretary Zinke's wife will not be in town that week
and will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of those dates works well for your
Secretary!
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11:58 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
<McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hello Caroline,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secretary Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretary Zink and his wife. Secretary Acosta has availability beginning the
week of July 31st. Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
Mon Oct 16 2017 09:47:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Hoffman, Emily E - OSEC" <hoffman.emily.e@dol.gov>
RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Caroline,
Thank you for the information below. That would be awesome if we could connect the security details.
And to be clear, Mrs. Acosta does not need to provide any information to enter DOI?
Thanks again,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 11:37 AM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC

 Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
We don't have an estimated line-by-line other than 5:30-6:15 time in the office, 6:15-7:00 tour. The
departure time is not super strict either; they're welcome to stay a little longer in the office if they desire.
They drive to the Lincoln Memorial. I'm happy to loop your security detail in with ours if they haven't
already connected. Ours are pretty used to the Lincoln tours by now!
In regards to arrival information, that has always been coordinated between the security details. They'll be
waived through by building security and someone will be stationed downstairs to meet them at the C
street entrance.
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:02 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Good Morning Caroline,
I just wanted to check in with you about Wednesday. Do you have arrival information for Secretary
Acosta? Will we need to submit any security information for Mrs. Acosta or Secretary Acosta?
Also, can you provide an estimated line-by-line for their meeting? I have noted that they will arrive at
5:30pm and a tour starts at 6:15pm. How will they commute over to the Lincoln Memorial? Just need a
few more details so I can provide that information to our security detail.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:19 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
I have not forgotten this, I promise!
Secretary Zinke's wife's travel plans have been all over the place. She's actually not planning on being in
DC for the month of September except for the Cabinet Meeting (...which doesn't really count as DC). Sec.
Zinke does want to meet up with Sec. Acosta and his wife! He's offered for them to come over to DOI one
night when they're free for drinks and then he can take them to the top of the Lincoln Memorial. We're
traveling a lot, but he's available:
9/14
9/15
9/18
9/19
9/25
Let me know if one of those dates works!
Best,
Caroline

 On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 1:03 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Just wanted to follow up with you about dinner with the spouses. Please let me know how September is
looking.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 11:45 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline'
Subject: RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline,
September is around the corner and I wanted to know if we can lock in dinner with the spouses. Mrs.
Acosta needs advance notice so she(b) (6)
.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:56 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are definitely planning on being here for the Cabinet meeting! Let me check on how long Lola
plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
Secretary Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21st. How does September look on your
end?
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:11 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 21st I believe. I'll have to check with Sec.
Zinke, but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time.

 Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secretary Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to have
dinner with Secretary Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be available?
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
It's (b) (6)
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 2017, at 3:17 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs. Zinke’s email address.
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 2:00 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia,
Secretary Zinke would be happy to do dinner with Secretary Acosta; he would be available
August 1 - August 3. Unfortunately Secretary Zinke's wife will not be in town that week and
will be unable to join. Please let me know if one of those dates works well for your
Secretary!
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 11:58 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
<McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:

 Hello Caroline,
I work in the Scheduling Office for Secretary Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretary Zink and his wife. Secretary Acosta has availability beginning the
week of July 31st. Please let me know which dates will work for you.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>

 From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Oct 16 2017 09:53:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC" <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
"Hoffman, Emily E - OSEC" <hoffman.emily.e@dol.gov>
Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
All of the Secretary's guests are waived through security so no, there will be no issues with Mrs.
Acosta.
Who is the best point person for your detail?
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:47 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov>
wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thank you for the information below. That would be awesome if we could connect the security details.
And to be clear, Mrs. Acosta does not need to provide any information to enter DOI?
Thanks again,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 11:37 AM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke
Hi Keshia,
We don't have an estimated line-by-line other than 5:30-6:15 time in the office, 6:15-7:00 tour. The
departure time is not super strict either; they're welcome to stay a little longer in the office if they
desire.
They drive to the Lincoln Memorial. I'm happy to loop your security detail in with ours if they haven't
already connected. Ours are pretty used to the Lincoln tours by now!
In regards to arrival information, that has always been coordinated between the security details. They'll
be waived through by building security and someone will be stationed downstairs to meet them at the C
street entrance.
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 11:02 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Good Morning Caroline,
I just wanted to check in with you about Wednesday. Do you have arrival information for Secretary
Acosta? Will we need to submit any security information for Mrs. Acosta or Secretary Acosta?

 Also, can you provide an estimated line-by-line for their meeting? I have noted that they will arrive at
5:30pm and a tour starts at 6:15pm. How will they commute over to the Lincoln Memorial? Just need a
few more details so I can provide that information to our security detail.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:19 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta and Secretary Zinke

Hi Keshia,
I have not forgotten this, I promise!
Secretary Zinke's wife's travel plans have been all over the place. She's actually not planning on being
in DC for the month of September except for the Cabinet Meeting (...which doesn't really count as DC).
Sec. Zinke does want to meet up with Sec. Acosta and his wife! He's offered for them to come over to
DOI one night when they're free for drinks and then he can take them to the top of the Lincoln
Memorial. We're traveling a lot, but he's available:
9/14
9/15
9/18
9/19
9/25
Let me know if one of those dates works!
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 1:03 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Just wanted to follow up with you about dinner with the spouses. Please let me know how September is
looking.
Thanks,
Keshia
From: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 11:45 AM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline'
Subject: RE: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Hi Caroline,
September is around the corner and I wanted to know if we can lock in dinner with the spouses. Mrs.
Acosta needs advance notice so she (b) (6)
.
Thank you,
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary

 (D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:56 PM
To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

Well we are definitely planning on being here for the Cabinet meeting! Let me check on how long Lola
plans to be out here in DC before I offer you any dates.
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Caroline,
Secretary Acosta has some pending travel for the week of August 21st. How does September look on
your end?
Thanks,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 1:11 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta
Hi Keshia,
Mrs. Zinke will not be in DC until late August--the week of the 21st I believe. I'll have to check with
Sec. Zinke, but that was when she was planning to be in DC for a stretch of time.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
I just wanted to follow up with you about dinner. Secretary Acosta and Mrs. Acosta were hoping to
have dinner with Secretary Zinke and his wife. Do you have any dates when they both would be
available?
Keshia McDaniel
Special Assistant, Scheduling & Advance, Office of the Secretary
(D) 202.693.6043   (C) 202.295.7144   (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 3:38 PM

To: McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner with Secretary Acosta

 Hi Keshia ,
It's
Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 10, 20 17, at 3: 17 PM , McDaniel , Keshia- OSEC <McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
I ju st spoke with Mrs. Acosta and she is looking for Mrs . Zinke's email address .
Thank you,
Keshia
From: Boulton, Caro line (mailto:carol ine bou lton@ios.doi .gov)
Sent: Monday , July 10, 20 17 2:00 PM
To: McDaniel , Keshia - OSEC
Subject: Re: Dinner w ith Secretary Acosta

Hi Keshia ,
Secretaiy Zinke wou ld be happy to do dinner with Secretaiy Acosta; he would be avai labl e
August 1 - August 3. Unfortunately Secretaiy Zinke's wife wi ll not be in tow n that week
and will be unabl e to jo in . Please let me kn ow if one of th ose dates works well for your
Secretaiy!
Best ,
Cai·oline
On Mon , Jul 10, 2017 at 11 :58 AM, McDaniel, Keshia - OSEC
<McDaniel.Keshia@dol.gov > wrote:
Hell o Cai·oline ,
I work in th e Schedulin g Office for Secretaiy Acosta. He would like to have like to have
dinner with Secretaiy Zink and his wife . Secretaiy Acosta has availa bility beginning the
week of July 31 st . Please let me know which dates will work for you .
Thank you,

Keshia McDaniel
Specia l Assistant , Scheduling & Adva n ce, Office of the Secretaiy
(D) 202 .693 .6043 I (C) 202 .295 .7 144 I (E) mcdaniel.keshia@dol.gov
U.S . Departm ent of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave nue, NW, Washington, DC 20210

Caroline Boult on
Departme nt of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

 -Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Conversation Contents
Updated Schedule
Attac hments:
/2. Updated Schedu le/ 1.1 Trip- 10.2-10. 10 SC, GA, FL (5).pdf

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:

Subject:
Attachments:

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Fri Oct 06 2017 18:38:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ ios.doi.gov>, "Magallanes ,
Downey" <downey_ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, "Getto, Leila"
<leila_getto@ ios.do i.gov>, Tami Heilemann
<Tam i_H eilemann@ ios.do i.gov>, Marsha ll Critchfield
<marshall_critchfie ld@ ios.do i.aov>. Heather Swift
<heather swift@.ios.doi.gov>,
ios.doi.gov>.
s .doi.gov >,
ios .doi.gov >
Updated Schedu le
Trip- 10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (5) .pdf

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Trip Schedules: This Week / Next Week
Attac hments :

/3. Trip
/3. Trip
/3. Trip
/3. Trip

Schedules : This
Schedules : This
Schedules : This
Schedules : This

Wee k /
Wee k /
Wee k /
Wee k /

Next
Next
Next
Next

Week/1.1
Week/1.2
Week/3.1
Week/3.2

TripTripTripTrip-

10.11-10.15 NC, AZ (1).pdf
10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (4).pdf
10.11-10.15 NC, AZ (1).pdf
10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (4).pdf

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:

CC:

Subject:
Attachments:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Oct 06 2017 07:02 :53 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Timot hy Nigborowicz <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >
"McDonnell, Edward" <edward.mcdo nnell@sol.do i.gov>, "Heindl,
Jenn ifer" <jenn ifer .heindl@so l.doi.gov >, Kimberly Benton
<kimberly .benton@sol.do i.gov>, Daniel Jorja ni
<danieljor jani@ios. doi .gov>
Trip Schedules: This Week / Next Week
Trip- 10.11-10.15 NC, AZ (1).pdf Trip-10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL
(4) .pdf

I won't be able to send these before 1:30 so here are the trip schedules !

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistan t to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Carol
ine Boulton@
iosdoi govI Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Benton , Kimberly" <kimberly.benton@sol.doi.gov>
From:
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To:

CC:

Subject:

Thank you Caroline!
Kimberly Benton

"Be nton , Kimberly" <kimberly.benton@so l.doi.gov >
Fri Oct 06 2017 07:05 :42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Timot hy Nigborowicz <timothy _nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >,
"McDonnell, Edward" <edward.mcdo nnell@sol.do i.gov>, "Heindl,
Jenn ifer" <jenn ifer .heindl@so l.doi.gov >, Daniel Jorjan i
<danieljor jani@ios. doi .gov>
Re: Trip Schedules : This Week / Next Week

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On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 9:02 AM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
I won't be able to send these before 1:30 so here are the trip schedules !

Caroline Boulton
Special Ass istant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Fri Oct 06 2017 09:39 :52 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Trip Schedules: This Week / Next Week
Trip- 10.11-10.15 NC, AZ (1).pdf Trip-10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL
(4) .pdf

Rusty said he tried to send the schedule but it bounced back . Google drive stopped working on
my phone :( so here's a PDF copy for now.
For your info for advance , CSF says they're arriv ing on locat ion in NC late afternoon Tuesday.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Date: October 6, 2017 at 9:02 :53 AM EDT
To: Timothy Nigborow icz <timothy_nigboro wicz@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: "McDo nnell, Edward" <edward .mcdonnell@sol.do i.gov>, "Heindl, Je nnifer"
<jennifer.heindl@sol.doi.gov >, Kimberly Benton <kimberly.benton@sol.doi.gov >,
Daniel Jorja ni <danieljorjani@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Trip Schedule s: Thi s Week I Next Week

I won't be able to send these before 1:30 so here are the trip schedules!

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistan t to the Secretary

 U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Conversation Contents
Updated Schedule for Friday
Attac hments :

/4. Updated Schedu le for Friday/ 1.1 Trip- 10.2-10. 10 SC , GA , FL (3).pdf

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:

Subject:
Attachment s :

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Thu Oct 05 2017 19:26:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.do i.gov>, "Magallanes ,
Downey" <downey_ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, "Getto, Leila"
<leila_getto@ ios.do i.gov>, Heather Swift
<heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>, Tami Heilemann
<Tami Heilemann@ ios.do i.aov>.
ios .doi.gov >,
ios.doi.gov>, ars a
<mars a _en
1eld@ ios.do i.gov>
Updated Schedu le for Friday
Trip- 10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (3) .pdf

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Secretary Zinke in Miami
Attac hments :

/5.
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/5.

Secretary
Secretary
Secretary
Secretary

Zin ke
Zin ke
Zin ke
Zin ke

in
in
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Miami/2 .1 BC Members Attending Oct. Meeting as of 102.pdf
Miami/2 .2 Oct. 2017 Final Agenda ExCom.docx
Miami/3 .1 BC Members Attending Oct. Meeting as of 102.pdf
Miami/3 .2 Oct. 2017 Final Agenda ExCom.docx

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Oct 04 2017 13:52:45 GMT-0600 (MDT)
mcolucci@businessco uncil.com
Secretary Zinke in Miami

Hi Marlene,
I'm glad we were able to connect j ust now. If you are able to send along any relevant details that
our Solicitor's Office might need for tomo rrow's event, that would be greatly apprec iated! I'm in
Miami now, and you can reach me if needed at th is emai l address or at 202-706-9300 .
Add itionally, I can't rememb er if I mentioned it, but for yo ur awareness, Secretary Zin ke is
travel ing with his wife th is week. I know you mentioned other spouses were attending , so I
wanted to let you know .
Best,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistan t to the Secretary
U.S. Depart ment of the Inter ior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

Marlene Colucci <mcolucci@businesscouncil.com>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

Marlene Colucci <mcolucci@b usinesscouncil.com >
Wed Oct 04 2017 13:59:23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Adr ienne Ball <aball@b usinesscouncil.com >, Gillian Frey
<gfrey@b usinessco uncil.com>, "PerryML@state .gov"
<PerryML@state .gov>
Re: Secretary Zinke in Miami

 Attachments:

BC Members Attending Oct. Meeting as of 102.pdf Oct. 2017 Final
Agenda ExCom.docx

Caroline,
On behalf of the Business Council, we would like to extend an invitation to Secretary Ryan
Zinke to join us for a portion of our reception, dinner and/or after hours reception while the
Secretary is in Miami.
Attached for your reference is a confidential copy of our agenda and list of attendees. I am
copying my colleague Adrienne Ball and Gillian Frey.
Please let us know if he decides to attend so we can alert our attendees and be there to
welcome him.
Warmest regards,
Marlene

On Oct 4, 2017, at 3:52 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Marlene,
I'm glad we were able to connect just now. If you are able to send along any relevant
details that our Solicitor's Office might need for tomorrow's event, that would be
greatly appreciated! I'm in Miami now, and you can reach me if needed at this email
address or at 202-706-9300.
Additionally, I can't remember if I mentioned it, but for your awareness, Secretary
Zinke is traveling with his wife this week. I know you mentioned other spouses were
attending, so I wanted to let you know.
Best,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Marlene Colucci
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

lll susrNEss

(-

COUNCIL

T : 202-298-7650
C: 202-744-0751
F: 202-785-0296

 "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:
Attachment s:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Oct 04 2017 14 :21 :02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios .doi.gov >
Fwd: Secretary Zinke in Miami
BC Members Attending Oct. Meeting as of 102.pdf Oct. 2017 Final
Agenda ExCom .docx

Hey Leila,
This is for an event tomorro w evening that Secretar ies Ross and Tillerson are attend ing (at RZ's
hotel); they would like to invite the Secretary specifically to the after hours reception. Wo uld yo u
be able to coordi nate with ethics/genera l law about this? I understand the reception is open bar .
Attac hed are members and the agenda for the eve nt.
Thanks!
Caroli ne
--Forwarded message -From : Marlene Colucci <mcolucci@bus inesscouncil.com >
Date: Wed , Oct 4, 20 17 at 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: Secretary Zinke in Miami
To: "Bou lton , Caro line" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Cc: Adrie nne Ball <aball@b usinesscou ncil.com >, Gillia n Frey <gfrey@bus inesscouncil.com >,
"PerryML@state.go v" <PerryML@s tate.gov>

Caroline,
On behalf of the Business Cou ncil, we would like to extend an invitatio n to Secretary Ryan
Zinke to jo in us for a portion of our recept ion, dinner and/or after hours recept ion while the
Secretary is in Miami.
Attac hed for your reference is a confidential copy of our agenda and list of atte ndees . I am
copy ing my colleague Adrie nne Ball and Gillian Frey.
Please let us know if he dec ides to attend so we can alert our attendees and be there to
welcome him.
Warmest regards ,
Marlene

On Oct 4, 2017 , at 3:52 PM, Boulton, Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Marlene ,
I'm glad we were able to con nect j ust now. If you are able to send along any releva nt

 details that our Solicitor's Office might need for tomorrow's event, that would be
greatly appreciated! I'm in Miami now, and you can reach me if needed at this email
address or at 202-706-9300.
Additionally, I can't remember if I mentioned it, but for your awareness, Secretary
Zinke is traveling with his wife this week. I know you mentioned other spouses were
attending, so I wanted to let you know.
Best,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Marlene Colucci
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Iii BU
SINESS
(COUNCIL

T : 202-298-7650
C: 202-744-0751
F: 202- 785-0296

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Marlene Colucci <mcolucci@businesscouncil.com>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

Marlene Colucci <mcolucci@businesscouncil.com>
Thu Oct 05 2017 06:19:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Adrienne Ball <aball@businesscouncil.com>, Gillian Frey
<gfrey@businesscouncil.com>
Re: Secretary Zinke in Miami

Caroline,
Let us know today if you think the Secretary might join us and if so, when so we can add this to
our Chairman's remarks.
THank you!
Marlene

 On Oct 4, 2017, at 3:52 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Marlene,
I'm glad we were able to connect just now. If you are able to send along any relevant
details that our Solicitor's Office might need for tomorrow's event, that would be
greatly appreciated! I'm in Miami now, and you can reach me if needed at this email
address or at 202-706-9300.
Additionally, I can't remember if I mentioned it, but for your awareness, Secretary
Zinke is traveling with his wife this week. I know you mentioned other spouses were
attending, so I wanted to let you know.
Best,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios .doi.gov

Marlene Colucci
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

fl

~

BUSINESS
COUNCIL

T : 202-298-7650
C: 202-744-0751
F: 202- 785-0296

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Oct 05 2017 09:20:54 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Roddy Rusty <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Secretary Zinke in Miami

Are you able to check emails and let Marlene know status on the invite? I don't think I'll be able
to multitask it
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Marlene Colucci <mcolucci@businesscouncil.com >
Date: October 5, 2017 at 8:19:34 AM EDT
To: "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Cc: Adrienne Ball <aball@businesscouncil.com >, Gillian Frey

 <gfrey@businesscouncil.com >
Subject: Re: Secretary Zinke in Miami
Caroline,
Let us know today if you think the Secretary might join us and if so, when so we can
add this to our Chairman's remarks.
THank you!
Marlene

On Oct 4, 2017, at 3:52 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Marlene,
I'm glad we were able to connect just now. If you are able to send along
any relevant details that our Solicitor's Office might need for tomorrow's
event, that would be greatly appreciated! I'm in Miami now, and you can
reach me if needed at this email address or at 202-706-9300.
Additionally, I can't remember if I mentioned it, but for your awareness,
Secretary Zinke is traveling with his wife this week. I know you mentioned
other spouses were attending, so I wanted to let you know.
Best,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
CarolineBoulton@ios
dojgoyI Scheduling@ ios .doi.gov

Marlene Colucci
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

II

~

BU SINESS

COUNCIL

T : 202-298-7650
C: 202-744-0751
F: 202-785-0296

"Roddy, Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Oct 05 2017 16:52:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Secretary Zinke in Miami

 Just spoke to her ...all is good .
On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 11:20 AM, Caroline Boulton <caroli ne boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Are you able to chec k emails and let Marlene know status on the invite? I don't thin k I'll be
able to multitask it
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Marlene Colucci <mcolucci@b usinesscou ncil.com>
Date: October 5, 2017 at 8:19 :34 AM EDT
To: "Boulton, Carol ine" <caro line boulto n@ios .doi.gov>
Cc: Adrienne Ball <aball@bus inesscounc il.com>, Gillian Frey
<gfrey@businesscounc il.com>
Subject: Re: Secret ary Zinke in Miami

Caroline,
Let us know today if you think the Secretary might join us and if so , when so we
can add this to our Chairman's remarks .
THank yo u!
Marlene

On Oct 4, 2017, at 3:52 PM, Boulton, Carol ine
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Marlene ,
I'm glad we were able to connect jus t now. If you are able to send
along any relevant deta ils that our Solicitor's Office might need for
tomorrow's event, that would be great ly appreciated! I'm in Miami now ,
and you can reach me if needed at this emai l address or at 202-7069300.
Add itionally, I can't remember if I ment ioned it, but for your awareness,
Secretary Zin ke is trave ling with his wife this week. I know you
mentioned other spouses were attend ing, so I wanted to let yo u know.
Best,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Inter ior
Office of Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios. doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

 Marlene Colucci

•

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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COUNCIL

TIii

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Updated Schedule: 4PM
Attac hments :

/7. Updated Schedu le: 4PM/1.1 Trip-10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (3).pdf

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:
Attachment s :

"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <caroline_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov>
Wed Oct 04 2017 13:59:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Laura Rigas <la ura_rigas@ios.do i.gov>, Scott Homme l
<scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov> , cdr06@ios .doi.gov
ryanzi nke
Updated Schedu le: 4PM
Trip- 10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (3).pdf

Rusty has not had a chance to update Saturday Everglades schedule yet. I'll send out the reupdated versio n later tonight.
Caroline

Caroli ne Boulton
Special Assista nt to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@
ios doi govI Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

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Updated Itinerary
Attac hments:
/8. Updated ltinerary/1 .1 Trip-10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (2).pdf
/8. Updated ltinerary/2 .1 Trip- 10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (2).pdf
/8. Updated ltinerary/3 .1 Trip- 10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (2).pdf

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Oct 04 2017 05:39:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ ios.doi.gov>
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
Updated Itinerary
Trip- 10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (2).pdf

Attached. Feel free to call whenever today if you have quest ions.
I spoke to PJ Carleton with CSF yesterday and have a call with the Grand Canyon staff today .
The NC/AZ itinerary will be updated later this afternoon , and I will send it to yo u then , along with
his new flight from AZ to DC.

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistan t to the Secretary
U.S. Depart ment of the Inter ior
Office of Sched uling & Advance
Carol
ine Boulton@
iosdoi govI Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Oct 04 2017 05:45:45 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton
Fwd: Updated Itinerary
Trip- 10.2-10.10 SC, GA, FL (2).pdf

--Forwarded message -From : Boulton , Caroline <caroline_boul ton@ ios.doi.gov >
Date: Wed , Oct 4, 2017 at 7:39 AM
Subject: Updated Itinerary
To: Scott Homme l <scott hommel@ ios.do i.gov>
Cc: Rusty Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov >

 Attac hed. Feel free to call whenever today if you have quest ions.
I spoke to PJ Carleton with CSF yesterday and have a call with the Grand Ca nyon staff today .
The NC/AZ itinerary will be updated later this afternoon, and I will send it to yo u then, along with
his new flight from AZ to DC .

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Inter ior
Office of Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Depart ment of the Inter ior
Office of Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:
Attachment s :

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Wed Oct 04 2017 06:06:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Matias Raul ~i
os .doi.gov>,
Fwd: Updated Itinerary
Trip- 10.2- 10.10 SC, GA, FL (2).pdf

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Date: Octobe r 4, 2017 at 7:39 :35 AM EDT
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Updated Itinerary

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
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Cc: Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ ios.do i.gov>
Subject: Updated Itinerary

Caroline Boulton
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Secretary Zin ke's schedule is very flu id, so it might be diffic ult to provide arriva l and depart ure
times. I'm looping in and some others from our advance team. They will be able to
provide the most ac~
mation. Thank you.
Tim

On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 11 :32 AM, Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea@1hotels.com > wrote:
Hi Tim ,
Can you please forward us the ETA for Secretary Zinke.
Thanks
rajnee l

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Rajneel Conhyea
Executive Director of Revenue Management & Distribution
1 Hotel & Homes South Beach
2341 Collins Ave
Miami Beac h, FL 33 139
raj neel.conhyea@ 1hotels.com 11hotels.com
tel: 30 5.604.6930 mobile : 786 .395 .6444
facebook I twitter I instagram

 NATURE IS HOME IN BROOKLYN.
1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN.

From: L Indivig lio
Sent: Sun day, Octobe r 01, 2017 9:27 AM
To: Nigborowicz, Timothy <timothy nigborowicz @ios.doi.gov >
Cc: Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea@lhotels.com >
Subject: RE: 1 Hotel South Beach

Good mornin g Mr. Nigborowicz,
Thank you for your email.
Mr . Zinke
Con finn ation num ber- 32344162 - 1
Mr .s
Conri=: ion num ber- 42622800 - 1
Please let me kn ow their aITival an d departure times when you have them .
Thank you,
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Re sidence Attache
1 Hotel & Homes South Beach
234 1 Collins Ave, Miami Beach,
FL
L.Indi vig lio@l Hotels.com
lh otels.co m [lhotels .coml
office: 305-604-6910
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Rates quoted are an average rate based on dates requested; should the dates change
the rates are subject to change as well. All room rate quotes are subject to change after
24 hours.
From: Nigborowicz , Timothy [mailto:t imothy nigb orow icz@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Friday , September 29 , 2017 6:29 PM
To: Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea@lhotel s.com>
Cc: L Indivig lio <L.Indi vigli o@ lh otels.co m>
Subject: Re: 1 Hotel South Beach

Thank you again for helping us with this. If possible , we' d like to reserve two rooms, one for the
Secretaiy an d one for a m ember of his protection detail:

Name: Ryan Zinke
Arrival: October 5
Depart ure: Octo ber 1O
Rate $199
Name: AITiva ~
Depaii ure: October 10

 Rate $ 199
For your awareness, Secretaiy Zinke 's wife will also j oin him for the duration of his stay. Please let me
know if you require any fmiher infonn ation . Thank you.
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Adv ance
U.S. Depa1iment of the Interior
202-208-755 1

On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 5:42 PM , SIO, Scheduling <scheduling sio@io s.doi.gov> wrote:
---------- Fo1w arded message ---------From : R ajn eel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea@lhotels .com>
Date: Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 5:37 PM
Subject: 1 Hotel South Beach
To: "scheduling @ios.do i.gov" <scheduling@io s.doi.gov>
Cc : L Indiviglio <L.Indiviglio@ lh otels.com>

Good afternoon ,
Please ema il your info
Name
Arriva l
Departure
Rate $199
Thanks
Rajneel

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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>

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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
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 I anticipate the Secretary will arrive between 8:30-9:30PM on Thursday , October 5. He will be
departing very early in the morning on Tuesday the 11th, likely around 5:30AM .
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 11 :58 AM, Nigborowicz, Timothy <timothy nigborowicz@ios .doi.gov>
wrote:
Secretary Zin ke's schedu le is very fluid, so it might be difficu lt to provide arriva l and departure
times. I'm looping i,_
and some others from our advance team. They will be able to
provide the most ac~mat
ion. Thank you.

I

Tim
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea@1ho tels.com> wrote:
Hi Tim,
Can you please forward us the ETA for Secretary Zinke.
Thanks
rajneel

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Rajneel Conhyea
Executive Director of Revenue Management & Distribution

1 Hotel & Homes South Beach
2341 Collins Ave
Miami Beac h, FL 33 139
raj neel.conhyea@ 1hotels.com 11hotels.com
tel: 30 5.604.6930 mobile: 786.39 5.6444
facebook I twitter I instagra m
NATURE IS HOME IN BROOKLYN.
1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN.

From: L Indiviglio
Sent: Sunda y, October 01, 2017 9:27 AM
To: Nigborowicz, Tim othy <timothy_ nigborowicz @ios .doi.gQY>
Cc: Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea @ lh otels.co m>
Subject: RE: 1 Hotel South Beach

Good morning Mr. Nigborowicz,
Thank you for your email.
Mr. Zinke
Confmn ation number- 32344162-1
MrCo~

on number- 426228 00-1

Please let me know their aITival and departure time s when you have them .
Thank you,
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1 Hotel & Homes South Beach
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L.Indiviglio@lHotels .com
lhotels.com [lhotels .coml
office: 305-604-6910
facebook [facebook.com l I
twitter[ twitter.com l I
instagram [instagram.com l

Rates quoted are an average rate based on dates requested; should the dates
change the rates are subject to change as well. All room rate quotes are subject to
change after 24 hours.
From: Nigborowicz, Timothy [mailto:tim othy nigborowicz @ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 6:29 PM
To: Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea@lhotels.com >
Cc: L Indiviglio <L.Indiviglio@ lh otels.com>
Subject: Re: 1 Hotel South Beach

Thank you again for helping us with this. If poss ible, we'd like to reserve two rooms, one for the
Secreta1y and one for a member of his protectio n detail:
Name: Ryan Zinke
Arr ival: October 5
Departure: Octo ber 1O
Rate $ 199
Name:AlTiva~
Departure: October 10
Rate $199
For your awareness, Secreta1y Zinke's wife will also j oin him for the duration of his stay. Please let
me know if you require any further info1m ation . Thank you.
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Advance
U.S . Department of the Interior
202-208-7551

On Fri, Sep 29, 20 17 at 5:42 PM , SIO, Scheduling <scheduling sio@ ios.doi.gov> wrote:
---------- F 01warded message ---------From : Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhye a@l hotels.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 5:37 PM
Subject: 1 Hotel South Beach
To: "scheduling @ios.do i.gov" <scheduling@io s.doi.gov>
Cc: L Indivig lio <L.Indiviglio@lhotels.com >
Good afternoon,
Please email your info

 Name
Arriva l
Departure
Rate $199
Thanks
Raj neel

Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Depart ment of the Inter ior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

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Tue Oct 03 2017 16:33:25 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Boulton , Caroline"' <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov> ,
"Nigbo rowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>, Luis
Ab ril <luis.abril@1hote ls.com>
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Dear Caroline,

Connec ting Luis Abril (Director of Secur ity) who I th ink just met with
Than ks
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Rajneel Conhyea
Executive Director of Revenue Manage ment & Distributi on

1 Hotel & Homes South Beach
234 1 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
raj neel.conhyea@1hotels.com I 1hotels.com
tel: 305.604 .6930 mobile: 786.395.6444
facebook I twitter I instagram
NATURE IS HOME IN BROOKLYN.

 1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN.

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 6:27 PM
To: Nigborowicz, Timothy <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>

Cc: Raineel Conhvea <rajneel.conhyea@1hotels.com>; L lndiviglio <L.lndiviglio@1hotels.com>;.
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Hi Rajneel,
I anticipate the Secreta1y will anive between 8:30-9 :30PM on Thursday, October 5. He will be depa1ting
ve1y early in the morning on Tuesday the 11th, likely around 5:30AM .
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Nigborowicz , Timothy <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi. gov> wrote:
Secretaiy Zinke's schedule is ve1y fluid, so it might be difficult to provide aiTival and depaiture times.
I'm looping inand some others from our advance team. They will be able to provide the
most accurate~Thank you.
Tim
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea@lhotels .com> wrote:
Hi Tim,
Can you please forward us the ETA for Sec retary Zinke.
Than ks
raj neel

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Rajneel Conhyea
Executive Director of Revenue Management & Distribution

1 Hotel & Homes South Beac h
234 1 Collins Ave
Miami Beac h, FL 33139
rajnee l.conhyea@1hotels.com I 1hotels .com
tel: 305 .604 .6930 mobile: 786 .395 .6444
facebook I twitter I instagram
NATURE IS HOME IN BROOKLYN.
1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN.

From: L Indiviglio
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2017 9:27 AM
To: Nigborowicz , Timothy <timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi. gov>
Cc: Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea @lhotels .com>
Subject: RE: 1 Hotel South Beach

Good morning Mr. Nigborowicz ,

 Thank you for your email.
Mr. Zinke
Confnmat ion number - 323441 62-1
Mr Confnmat ion number - 42622800-1
Please let me know their an ival and departure times when you have them .
Thank you,
L
L Indiviglio
Re sidenc e Attach e
I Hotel & Homes South Beach
234 1 Collins Ave , Miami Beach,
FL
L.Indiviglio@l Hotels. com
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change after 24 hours.
From: Nigborowicz, Timothy [mailto :timothy nigborowicz@ios.doi .gov]
Se nt: Friday, September 29, 2017 6:29 PM
To: Rajn eel Conhyea <raineel.conhyea@lhotels .com>
Cc : L Indiviglio <L.Indiviglio@lhotels.com >
Subj ect: Re: 1 Hotel South Beach

Thank you again for helping us with this. If possible , we'd like to reserve two rooms, one for the
Secretaiy and one for a member of his protection detail:
Name: Ryan Zinke
Arriva l: October 5
Departure : October 1O
Rate $199
Nam e:AITiva~
Depaitur e: October 10
Rate $199
For your awareness, Secretaiy Zinke's wife will also j oin him for the duration of his stay. Please let
me know if you require any fmther infonn ation. Thank you .
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling an d Advan ce
U.S. Depait ment of the Interior
202-208-7551

 On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 5:42 PM, SIO, Scheduling <scheduling sio@ios.doi.g ov> wrote:
---------- Fo1warded message ---------From: Rajneel Conhyea <rajneel.conhyea@lhotels.com >
Date: Fri, Sep 29, 20 17 at 5:37 PM
Subje ct: 1 Hotel South Beach
To: "scheduling @ios.doi. gov" <scheduling @ios.doi.g ov>
Cc: L Indiviglio <L.Indiviglio@l hotels.com>

Good afternoon ,
Please email yo ur info
Name
Arrival
Departure
Rate $199
Thanks
Rajneel

Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secreta1y
U.S . Departme nt of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

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Updated SC / GA / FL Schedule
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<aaron thiele@ios .doi.gov >,
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< aura_ngas 1os.doi.gov>, Russell Newell
<russell_newell@ios.do i.gov>, Heather Swift
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Mon Oct 02 2017 15:27:26 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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Re: GA Tuesday PM Update

WE HAV E TO FIGUR E OUT WHY YOU CANNOT MAKE CHANG ES ON THE GOOGL E
DRIV E ASAP . On a non all caps message , how many attendees will there be at the all hands
meeting tomorrow ...approx imate if not positive .
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Wes ley Bullock <wesley_bullock@ ios.doi.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 15:27:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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Boulton Caro line <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Re: GA Tuesday PM Update

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On Oct 2, 2017 , at 5:27 PM, Roddy, Russell <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
WE HAV E TO FIGURE OUT WHY YOU CANNOT MAKE CHANGES ON TH E
GOOG LE DRIVE ASAP . On a non all caps message , how many attendees will
there be at the all hands meet ing tomorrow ...approximate if not positive.
On Mon, Oct 2, 20 17 at 5:16 PM, Wes ley Bullock <wesley bullock@ios .doi.gov >
wrote:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Oct 02 2017 15:28:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Re: GA Tuesday PM Update

All updated
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On Oct 2, 2017, at 5:27 PM, Roddy, Russell <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
WE HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHY YOU CANNOT MAKE CHANGES ON TH E
GOOGLE DRIVE ASAP. On a non all caps message, how many attendees will
there be at the all hands meet ing tomorrow ...approx imate if not positive.
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 5: 16 PM, Wesley Bullock <wesley bullock@ios .doi.gov >
wrote:

Caroline Boulton
Special Assista nt to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Inter ior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

 "Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
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"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Mon Oct 02 20 17 15:29:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Wes ley Bullock <wesley_bullock@ios.do i.gov >
Boulton Caro line <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: GA Tuesday PM Update

THANK YOU
On Mon, Oct 2, 20 17 at 5:27 PM, Wesley Bullock <wesley bullock@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
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On Oct 2, 2017, at 5:27 PM, Roddy, Russell <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
WE HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHY YOU CANNOT MAKE CHANGES ON TH E
GOOG LE DRIVE ASAP. On a non all caps message, how many attendees will
there be at the all hands meet ing tomorrow ...approx imate if not positive.
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 5: 16 PM, Wes ley Bullock <wesley bullock@ios .doi.gov >
wrote:

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Secretary Zinke travel to FL & GA
Attac hments :
/ 13. Secretary Zinke travel to FL & GA/5.1 Trip- 10.2-10.10 SC, GA , FL (1).pdf

"Waters , Erin" <Erin.Waters@hq.dhs.gov>
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"Waters , Erin" <Erin.Waters@hq .dhs.gov >
Mon Oct 02 2017 14:08:03 GMT -0600 (MDT)
"laura _ rigas@ios .doi.gov " <laura_ rigas@ ios.do i.gov >
"Bo ulton, Caro line" <carol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Secre tary Zinke trave l to FL & GA

Hi Laur a,
Frank Quimb y recommen ded that I reach out to you. I am coo rdinat ing Cabinet travel to hmTicane
affected are as. Carolin e has share d a version of Friday 's schedule but I have some additional que stions
regarding th e ov erall trip . Have you all been in coordin ation with FEMA on the ground in the respective
locat ions? I want to ensure that our team s are aware and providing supp o1t if/as necess aiy .
Please let me kn ow , and I'm happy to get on a call to discuss fmther.
Thanks!
Erin

Erin Water s
U.S. Depa1tment of Homeland Security
Office: (202) 447-390 1
Mobile: (202) 264-0480
Erin .Waters@hg .dhs.gov

Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov>
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Laura Rigas <laura_ rigas@ios.do i.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 14:42:19 GMT -0600 (MDT )
"Waters , Erin" <Erin.Waters@hq .dhs.gov >
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Russell
Newell <russell _ new ell@ ios.do i.gov >
Re: Secre tary Zinke trave l to FL & GA

Hi Erin -- happy to help. I'm on the ground for the next hour then in the air unt il 7pm . My cell is
below . Thx!
L

 Laura Keehner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior
On Oct 2, 2017 , at 4:08 PM, Wat ers, Erin <Erin.Waters@hg .dhs.gov > wrote:

Hi Laura ,
Frank Quimby recommended that I reach out to you. I am coord inating Cab inet travel to
hmTicane affected areas . Caro lin e has shared a version of Friday 's schedule but I have some
addit ional questio ns regard ing the overa ll trip. Have you all been in coord in ation with FEMA
on the gro un d in the respective locations? I want to ensur e that our teams are aware an d
prov iding suppo 1i if/as necessaiy.
Please let me know , and I'm happy to get on a call to discuss fmi her.
Thanks!
Erin

Erin Water s
U.S. Depa1iment of Homeland Secur ity
Office: (202) 447 -390 1
Mobile: (202) 264 -0480
Erin .Wat ers@hq .dhs.gov

"Waters , Erin" <Erin.Waters@hq.dhs.gov>
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"Wate rs, Erin" <Erin.Waters@hq.dhs .gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 14:43:43 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Laura Rigas <laura_rigas@ ios.doi.gov>
"Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios.doi.gov> , Russell
Newell <russell_newell@ios .doi.gov>
RE: Secretary Zinke trav el to FL & GA

Do folks want to do a quick concall? Wh at 's easies t? Thanks!

From: Laur a Rigas [mailto :laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Monday, Octobe r 2, 2017 4:42 PM
To : Waters , Erin <Erin .Waters@hq .dhs.gov >
C c: Boulto n, Cai·olin e <cai·olin e_ boulto n@ios .doi.gov > ; Russell Newe ll <msse ll_newe ll@ios.doi .gov >
Subj ect: Re: Secreta1y Zinke travel to FL & GA
Hi Erin -- happy to help. I'm on the gro un d for the next hour then in the air until 7pm. My ce ll is below .
Thx!
L
Laura Kee hn er Rigas
Commu nicat ions Director

 U.S. Departm ent of the Interi or
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior
On Oct 2, 20 17, at 4:0 8 PM, Waters, Erin <Erin.Waters@hq.dh s.gov> wrote:
Hi Laur a,
Frank Quimb y recommended that I reach out to you. I am coordinatin g Cabinet travel to
hmTicane affected ar eas . Caroline has shared a version of Friday 's schedule but I have some
additional questions regardin g the overall trip . Have you all been in coordination with FEMA
on the groun d in the respective locations? I want to ensure that our teams ar e aware and
pro viding supp o1i if/as necess aiy .
Please let me know, and I'm happy to get on a call to discuss fmiher.
Thanks!
Erin
Erin Waters
U.S. Depa1iment of Homeland Security
Office: (202) 447-3901
Mobile: (202) 264-0480
Erin .Waters@hq .dhs.gov

Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

Laura Rigas <laura_r igas@ios.do i.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 15:00:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Waters , Erin" <Erin.Waters@ hq.dhs.gov >
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Russell
Newell <russell_newell@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Secretary Zinke travel to FL & GA

Caroline -- Erin and I just connected . Can you pis send her the latest schedu le when you have a
sec? Thx!!
Laura Keehner Rigas
Communicat ions Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Interior
On Oct 2, 2017 , at 4:44 PM, Waters, Erin <Erin.Waters@hg .dhs.gov > wrote:
Do folks want to do a quick concall? What 's easiest? Thanks!
From: Laura Rigas [mailt o:laura rigas@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2017 4:42 PM
To: Waters , Erin <Erin .Water s@hq .dhs.gov>
Cc: Boulton, Cai·oline <caroline boult on@ios.doi.gov>; Russell Ne well

 <ru ssell newell @ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Re : Secreta1y Zink e trnve l to FL & GA
Hi Erin -- happ y to help. I'm on the gro un d for the next hour then in the air until 7pm . My
cell is below . Thx !
L
Laur a Keehn er Rigas
Communi cations Dir ector
U. S. Departm ent of the Interi or
(202) 897-7022 cell
@In terior
On Oct 2, 2017, at 4 :08 PM , Waters, Erin <Erin. Waters@ hq .dhs.gov > wrote:
Hi Laur a,
Frank Quimb y recommen ded that I reach out to you. I am coordinating Cabinet
travel to huni cane affected are as . Carolin e has shared a version of Fri day's
schedule but I have some additi onal questions regardin g the overall trip. Have
you all been in coordin ation with FEMA on the gro un d in the respective
locations? I want to ensur e that our team s are aware and pro viding supp o1i if/as
necessa1y .
Ple ase let me kn ow , and I'm happ y to get on a call to discuss fmi her.
Thanks !
Erin

Erin Water s
U.S. Depa1iment of Homeland Secur ity
Office: (202) 447 -390 1
Mobile: (202) 264 -0480
Erin .Waters@hq .dhs.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:

CC:
Subject:
Attac hments :

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Oct 02 2017 15:03:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Laura Rigas <laura_r igas@ios.do i.gov>
"Waters , Erin" <Erin.Wate rs@hq .dhs .gov>, Russell Newell
<russell_newell@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Secretary Zinke travel to FL & GA
Trip- 10.2-10 .10 SC, GA, FL (1).pdf

Sure; attached . Erin, Mark Foust with the NPS has been our primary contact at the NPS
Incident Command Center in Homestead, FL. Our Office of Emergency Managemen t is looped
into the vis it.
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 5:00 PM, Laura Rigas <laura rigas@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Caroline -- Erin and I jus t connected. Can you pis send her the latest schedule when you
have a sec? Thx! !

 Laura Kee hner Rigas
Communications Director
U.S. Departme nt of the Interior
(202 ) 897-7022 cell
@Interior
On Oct 2, 20 17, at 4 :44 PM, W aters, Erin <Erin .Waters@hg.dhs.gov > wrot e :

Do folks want to do a quick concall? What 's easiest? Thanks!

From: Laur a Rigas [mailt o:laura rigas@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 2, 2017 4:42 PM
To: Waters , Erin <Erin .Waters@hg .dhs. gov>
Cc: Boulton, Caro lin e <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > ; Russell Newe ll
<m sse ll newe ll@ios.do i.gov>
Subject: Re : Secreta1y Zink e trave l to FL & GA
Hi Erin -- happy to help. I'm on the gro un d for the next hour then in the air un til 7pm . My
cell is below . Thx!
L
Laur a Kee hn er Riga s
Commun icat ions Direc tor
U.S. Departm ent of the Int erior
(202) 897-7022 cell
@Inte rior
On Oct 2, 20 17, at 4:08 PM , Wate rs, Erin <Erin. Waters @hg.dh s.gov> wro te:
Hi Laur a,
Frank Quim by recomm ended that I reach out to you. I am coord inatin g
Cab inet travel to hmTicane affected areas . Caro lin e has shared a versio n of
Friday 's schedule but I have some additio nal questions regar ding the overa ll
trip . Have you all been in coordination with FEMA on the gro und in the
respec tive locations? I want to ensure that our teams ar e awa re and prov iding
suppo rt if/as nece ssaiy.
Pleas e let me kn ow , and I' m happy to get on a call to discuss furth er.
Thanks !
Erin

Erin Waters
U.S. Depaitment of Homeland Security
Office: (202) 447-3901
Mobile: (202) 264-0480
Erin .Waters@hq .dhs .gov

Caroline Boulton

 Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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this morning

"Estenoz , Shannon" <shannon estenoz@ios.doi.gov>
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"Estenoz , Shannon" <shannon_estenoz@ ios.do i.gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 06:4 1:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulto n@ios .doi.gov>
th is morning

Good morning Caroli ne,
I hope yo u a nice weekend . We are worki ng on getting the briefing materials up to you guys
sometime th is morning so that they can go in the Secretary's book before he leaves this
afternoon.
Also, when you get a chance , can you forwa rd the names of folks trave ling with the Secretary?
That way I can start working with you on assigning boats, airboats and buggies . We can of
course ,
Thanks so much!
Shannon
Shannon Estenoz, Director
Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives
United States Departme nt of the Interior
332 1 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
Cell Phone : (786) 350-9401
Direct Office Line : (954) 377-5967
shannon estenoz@ ios.doi.gov
www.eve rgl adesrestoratio n .gov

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Mon Oct0220 1714:2 1:41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Estenoz , Shannon" <shannon_este noz@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: th is morning

Hi Shannon ,
Currently we have:
Lake Okeechobee : 9 peop le (Secretary Zinke , Lolita Zinke , security detail x2, Caroline Boulton ,
Russell Newell, Heather Swift, Marshall Critchfie ld, Tam i Heilemann)
Loxahatchee: 8-9 peop le (Secretary Zinke , Lolita Zinke , security deta il x2 , Caroline Boulton ,
Russell Newell, Marshall Critchfield , Tami Heilemann , TBD Heather Swift)
Big Cypress: 9 people (Secretary Zinke, Lolita Zinke, security detai l x2, Rusty Roddy, Russell
Newell, Heather Swift, Marshall Critchfield , Tami Heilemann )
Everglades : 10 people (Secretary Zinke, Lolita Zin ke, security detail x2, Rusty Roddy, Carol ine
Boulton -- TBD leav ing early-- , Russell Newell, Heather Swift, Marshall Critchfield , Tami
Heilemann)
Biscayne: 7 people (Secretary Zinke, Lolita Zinke, security detail x2, Carol ine Boulton, Heather
Swift, Marshall Critchfield )
I believe Heather would like to have a ride-along reporter at both Everglades and Biscayne ,
which would increase those numbers by 1 each.
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 8:41 AM, Estenoz, Shannon <shannon estenoz@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Good morning Caro line,
I hope yo u a nice weekend. We are working on getting the briefing materia ls up to you guys
sometime th is morning so that they can go in the Secretary's book before he leaves this
afternoon.
Also, when you get a chance , can you forward the names of fol ks trave ling with the
Secretary? That way I can start working with yo u on assigning boats, airboats and bugg ies.
We can of course,
Than ks so much!
Shannon
Shannon Estenoz , Director
Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives
United States Department of the Interior
3321 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
Cell Phone: (786) 350-940 1
Direct Office Line : (954) 377-5967
shannon estenoz@ios.doi.gov
www.eve rgl adesrestoratio n .gov

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intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It also may contain information that is
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this e-mail or its content s is strictly prohibited . If you received this e-mail in error, plea se notify the sender by
responding to the e-mail and then delete the e-mail immediatel y."

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Sched uling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov

"Estenoz, Shannon" <shannon estenoz@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Estenoz , Shannon" <shannon_estenoz@ios.doi .gov>
Mon Oct 02 2017 14:28:15 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: this morning

Thanks much Caroline. We will see you at Canal Point at 11 tomorrow . Looking forward to
meeting you!
Shannon
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 4:21 PM, Boulton, Caro line <caro line boulto n@ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Shannon ,
Currently we have :
Lake Okeechobee: 9 peop le (Secretary Zinke , Lolita Zin ke, security detail x2 , Caroline
Boulton, Russell Newell, Heather Swift, Marshall Critchfield , Tami Heilema nn)
Loxahatchee : 8-9 people (Secretary Zinke , Lolita Zinke , security detail x2 , Caroline Boulton ,
Russell Newell, Marshall Critchfie ld, Tami Heileman n, TBD Heather Swift)
Big Cypress: 9 people (Secretary Zinke, Lolita Zinke, secu rity detai l x2, Rusty Roddy, Russell
Newell, Heather Swift, Marshall Critchfield , Tami Heileman n)
Everglades : 10 people (Secretary Zinke, Lolita Zinke, secu rity detail x2, Rusty Roddy,
Caroline Boulton -- TBD leaving early-- , Russell Newell, Heather Swift, Marshall Critchfield ,
Tami Heilemann)
Biscay ne: 7 people (Secretary Zinke, Lolita Zinke, secu rity detail x2, Caroline Boulton,
Heather Swift, Marshall Critchfield )
I believe Heather would like to have a ride-alo ng reporter at both Everglades and Biscayne ,
which would increase those numbers by 1 each .

 Best,
Caroline
On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 8:41 AM, Estenoz, Shannon <shannon estenoz@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
Good morning Caroline ,
I hope you a nice weeke nd. We are working on getting the briefing materia ls up to you
guys somet ime this morning so that they can go in the Secretary's book before he leaves
this afternoon .
A lso , when you get a chance, can you forward the names of folks traveling with the
Secretary? That way I can start working with you on assigni ng boats, airboats and
buggies . We can of course,
Thanks so much!
Shannon
Shannon Estenoz, Director
Office of Everglades RestorationInitiatives
United States Departmentof the Interior
3321 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
Cell Phone: (786) 350-9401
Direct Office Line: (954) 377-5967
shannon estenoz@ios.doi.gov

www.evergladesrestoration .gov

"IMPORTA NT: This e-mail, including all attachment s, constitutes Federal Government record s and property that is
intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It also may contain information that is
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of this e-mail or its content s is shictl y prohibited. If you received this e-mail in enor , plea se notify the sender by
responding to the e-mail and then delete the e-mail immediatel y."

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Shannon Estenoz, Director
Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives
United States Department of the Interior
3321 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
Cell Phone: (786) 350-9401
Direct Office Line: (954) 377-5967

 shannon estenoz@ ios.doi.gov

www.everglade srestorati on .gov

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Fwd: Re: Smoke and political events in the Bitterroot Valley

ryanzinke
From:
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ryanzinke
Mon Oct 02 2017 14:10:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Fwd: Re: Smoke and political events in the Bitterroot Valley

I do not th ink I am going to th is . Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

Dear Ryan,
Accord ing to the Wall Street article you are doing an excellent job with the drain ing project. We
are all grateful.
Regard ing the Ravalli Republican Women's annual dinner on October 28 . Someone on yo ur
staff , who the ladies refer to as "Secretary Zinke's sched uler" has told them vou will be coming
to the ir dinner . Please have that person notify Judy Klein
Or
· - not sure if that is a cell phone or land line) wi a copy o me:
Otherwise the Repub lican Women are going to feat ure your name at the top of the Program and
expect yo u to make a speech there as well.
Just saying . . .
Best regards ,
Terry Ryan

On Sep 30, 2017, at 12:43 PM, ryanzinke

wrote:

Thank u. It will be a while before Iola and I are back on mt. Draining the swamp is a
full time business. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

 -------- Original message ------->
From: Theresa Ryan <t(b) (6)
Date: 09/30/2017 2:28 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke <(b) (6)
Subject: Smoke and political events in the Bitterroot Valley
Dear Ryan,
Great article in the Wall Street Journal. Congratulations. Is the rumor true that Trump
is thinking of moving the Forest Service to Interior? We hope so.
I have the head table at the Ravalli Republicans Dinner on October 28. Greg
Gianforte will be at my table and we have invited Greg and Susan (who we know
well) to stay at our guest house and have breakfast with us the next morning. I paid
double for the table (it's a fund raiser) so I could have you and your wife at my table
too if you are available.
We would also like to have you and your wife stay at our four bedroom guest house
and have breakfast with us and the Gianforte's the next day. You could have the
entire upstairs, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms to yourself. Please let me
know.
Sarah and Tim Southwell are having a symposium on the whole smoke issue at their
Riverstone Estate on Sleeping Child Road on October 11 (a Wednesday) at 7:00pm.
I have invited Greg Gianforte to that on the Southwell's behalf. I am inviting you too.
They run an alternate school that emphasizes sustainability. They are a couple in
their forties. She is a considerable heiress. They have three school age boys. They
are very conservative and philanthropic. I have known them for many years (before
the first child was born and he is a teen now). They would love to have you come to
that. I am going to go and again, you are welcome to stay at our guest house.
Lastly, I have a young friend named Roch Turner (PhD in Education) who runs the
Workforce Training Program at the local Community College (a branch of UM). He
wants to head up a collaborative study of the economic and the health impacts of the
smoke on the Bitterroot Valley and Missoula. I have been in past collaborative efforts
with him and he is excellent. Every one likes him. He has a great ability to get
together people on all sides of an issue and best if all, he has great ability to get
things done, keeping the program on point and moving forward. The Southwell's
have hired him as a consultant to document their unique school's progress. When it
appeared UM would not renew his funding (they eventually came through) my
husband Rob and Greg Gianforte both wanted to hire him themselves. He's that
good. Can you help find Federal funding for his proposed collaborative study of the
economic and health impacts of three months of smoke?
Again, congratulations on the great article.
Best regards,
Terry Ryan

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>

 From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Oct 02 20 17 14:12:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ryanzi nke
Re: Re: Smoke and political events in the Bitterroot Valley

Definitely did not RSVP yo u. Will let them know.
On Mon, Oct 2, 20 17 at 4: 10 PM, ryanzinke
I do not th ink I am going to th is . Z

wrote:

Sent from my Verizon W ireless 4G LTE smartphone

Dear Ryan,
Accord ing to the Wall Street article you are doing an excellent job with the dra ining project.
We are all grateful.
Regard ing the Ravalli Republican Women's annual dinner on October 28 . Someone on your
staff , who the ladies refer to as "Secretary Zinke's scheduler" has told them you will be
comi nq to the ir dinner. Please have that person notify Judy Klei
Or
- not sure if that is a cell phone or land line) wI a copy o me:

Otherwise the Republica n Women are going to feature your name at the top of the Program
and expect you to make a speec h there as well.
Just saying . . .
Best regards ,
Terry Ryan

On Sep 30, 2017 , at 12:43 PM, ryanzi nke

wrote:

Thank u. It will be a while before Iola and I are back on mt. Draining the swamp is
a full time business . Z

Sent from my Verizon W ireless 4G LTE smartphone

 Dear Ryan,
Great article in the Wall Street Journal. Congratulations. Is the rumor true that
Trump is thinking of moving the Forest Service to Interior? We hope so.
I have the head table at the Ravalli Republicans Dinner on October 28. Greg
Gianforte will be at my table and we have invited Greg and Susan (who we know
well) to stay at our guest house and have breakfast with us the next morning. I
paid double for the table (it's a fund raiser) so I could have you and your wife at my
table too if you are available.
We would also like to have you and your wife stay at our four bedroom guest
house and have breakfast with us and the Gianforte's the next day. You could
have the entire upstairs, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms to yourself.
Please let me know.
Sarah and Tim Southwell are having a symposium on the whole smoke issue at
their Riverstone Estate on Sleeping Child Road on October 11 (a Wednesday) at
7:00pm. I have invited Greg Gianforte to that on the Southwell's behalf. I am
inviting you too.
They run an alternate school that emphasizes sustainability. They are a couple in
their forties. She is a considerable heiress. They have three school age boys.
They are very conservative and philanthropic. I have known them for many years
(before the first child was born and he is a teen now). They would love to have you
come to that. I am going to go and again, you are welcome to stay at our guest
house.
Lastly, I have a young friend named Roch Turner (PhD in Education) who runs the
Workforce Training Program at the local Community College (a branch of UM). He
wants to head up a collaborative study of the economic and the health impacts of
the smoke on the Bitterroot Valley and Missoula. I have been in past collaborative
efforts with him and he is excellent. Every one likes him. He has a great ability to
get together people on all sides of an issue and best if all, he has great ability to
get things done, keeping the program on point and moving forward. The
Southwell's have hired him as a consultant to document their unique school's
progress. When it appeared UM would not renew his funding (they eventually
came through) my husband Rob and Greg Gianforte both wanted to hire him
themselves. He's that good. Can you help find Federal funding for his proposed
collaborative study of the economic and health impacts of three months of smoke?
Again, congratulations on the great article.
Best regards,
Terry Ryan

-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Schedule: 10.2 & Trip
Attac hments :
/ 16. Schedu le: 10.2 & Trip/1.1 Trip 10.2-10.10 SC GA FL (4).pdf
/ 16. Schedu le: 10.2 & Trip/1.2 Eisenhower Memor ial Commiss ion.pdf
/ 16. Schedu le: 10.2 & Trip/1.3 NCPC Eisenho wer_ Memor ial_ Mod ificat ion_ Recommenda tion_ 6694_Oct20 17.pdf
/ 16. Schedu le: 10.2 & Trip/1.4 EMC Advisory Committee.pd f
/ 16. Schedu le: 10.2 & Trip/1.5 2017 1002 Secretary's Daily Briefing Book for Monday .pdf
/ 16. Schedu le: 10.2 & Trip/1.6 2017 1002 11am Cutting Red Tape -- Template Slide
Deck_F inal.pptx

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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Attachments:

"Boulton , Carol ine" <caro line_ boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Sun Oct 0120171 1:15:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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ryanzin ke
Schedu le: 10.2 & Trip
Trip 10.2- 10.10 SC GA FL (4).pdf Eisenho wer Memor ial Commission.pdf
NCPC Eisenhow er_Memor ial_Modification_ Recommendat ion_ 6694_ Oct2017. pdf
EMC Adv isory Committee .pdf 20 171002 Secretary's Daily Briefing Book
for Monday.pdf 2017 1002 11am Cutting Red Tape -- Temp late Slide
Deck_F inal. pptx

Make sure to pack your park passport , a hat, long sleeves /long pants for Florida (all the parks
say there are still a lot of mesq uites). You' ll also need yo ur dive certificat ion card and a diving
shirt/gear of choice if yo u have one. Lola's trip confirmation # for her flight is listed on the trip
itinerary.

October 2
9:00-9:15 Daily Scheduling & Communications Meeting
Locat ion: Office
9:15-9:30 HOLD: Potential Call with Sec. Ross
9:30-10:00 Interview: Taped Radio Show with Cable Smith
Locat ion: Office

I Lone Star Outdoors

10:00-10:20 Politicals Meeting (Optional)
Locat ion: 5160 Conference Room
10:20-10:30 Depart en route White House
10:30-10:40 Pre-Brief by White House Staff on Deregulation Day

Show

 Location: West Exec // East Room
10:40-11:00 Hold Room
11:00-11:45 Liberating America from Bureaucracy White House Event
Location: East Room
11:45-12:00 Depart en route DOI
12:00-12:30 OPEN
12:30-1:00 Meeting with Senator Roberts
Location: Office
1:00-1:30 OPEN / Lunch
1:30-2:00 Daily Meeting with the Chief of Staff
Location: Office
2:00-3:00 Liberating America from Bureaucracy DOI Event
Location: 5160 Conference Room OR South Penthouse (to be confirmed)
3:00-3:30 OPEN
3:30 Depart DOI en route DCA
4:37-6:19 Flight to Charleston
-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

ryanzinke <(b)
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ryanzinke <(b) (6)
Sun Oct 01 2017 15:49:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Schedule: 10.2 & Trip

If I go to PR with the boss on tuesday, we may have to alter our schedule. We would take out
Atlanta and perhaps go to atlanta the following week.

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-------- Original message -------From: "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Date: 10/01/2017 1:15 PM (GMT-05:00)

 To: cdr06@ios.doi.gov
Cc: ryanzinke <(b) (6)
Subject: Schedule: 10.2 & Trip
Make sure to pack your park passport, a hat, long sleeves/long pants for Florida (all the parks
say there are still a lot of mosquitos). You'll also need your dive certification card and a diving
shirt/gear of choice if you have one. Lola's trip confirmation # for her flight is listed on the trip
itinerary.
October 2
9:00-9:15 Daily Scheduling & Communications Meeting
Location: Office
9:15-9:30 HOLD: Potential Call with Sec. Ross
9:30-10:00 Interview: Taped Radio Show with Cable Smith   Lone Star Outdoors Show
Location: Office
10:00-10:20 Politicals Meeting (Optional)
Location: 5160 Conference Room
10:20-10:30 Depart en route White House
10:30-10:40 Pre-Brief by White House Staff on Deregulation Day
Location: West Exec // East Room
10:40-11:00 Hold Room
11:00-11:45 Liberating America from Bureaucracy White House Event
Location: East Room
11:45-12:00 Depart en route DOI
12:00-12:30 OPEN
12:30-1:00 Meeting with Senator Roberts
Location: Office
1:00-1:30 OPEN / Lunch
1:30-2:00 Daily Meeting with the Chief of Staff
Location: Office
2:00-3:00 Liberating America from Bureaucracy DOI Event
Location: 5160 Conference Room OR South Penthouse (to be confirmed)
3:00-3:30 OPEN
3:30 Depart DOI en route DCA
4:37-6:19 Flight to Charleston
-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary

 U.S. Depart ment of the Inter ior
Office of Sched uling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov

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Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Sun Oct 01 20 1717:02: 16 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ryanzinke
Re: Schedule: 10.2 & Trip

I was th inking a direct fl ight to Jacksonv ille the morning of the 4th if you end up in PR; yo u could
just drive up to the NWR that day (it's an hour away) and conti nue on with the schedu le. Not
sure we could tack Atlanta on to the back end of the trip given the cabinet meet ing, but we could
work a stop into anot her upcoming trip .
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On Oct 1, 2017 , at5:50 PM, ryanzi nke

wrote:

If I go to PR with the boss on tuesday , we may have to alter our schedule. We would
take out Atlanta and perhaps go to atlanta the fo llowing week.

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-Original message -From : "Bou lton , Caro line" <caroli ne_bou lton@ios.doi.gov >
Date: 10/01/2017 1:15 PM (GMT-05 :00)
To: cdr06@ios.doi.qov
Cc: ryanzi nke
Subject: Sched u e:
Make sure to pack your park passport , a hat, long sleeves /long pants for Florida (all
the parks say there are still a lot of mesquites). Yo u'll also need your dive
certification card and a diving shirt/gear of cho ice if you have one . Lola's trip
confirmat ion # for her fl ight is listed on the trip itinerary.
October 2
9:00-9:15 Daily Scheduling & Communication s Meeting
Location: Office
9:15-9:30 HOLD: Potential Call with Sec. Ross
9:30-10:00 Interview: Taped Radio Show with Cable Smith
Outdoors Show
Location: Office
10:00-10:20 Politicals Meeting (Optional)
Location: 5160 Confere nce Room

I Lone Star

 10:20-10:30 Depart en route White House
10:30-10:40 Pre-Brief by White House Staff on Deregulation Day
Location: West Exec // East Room
10:40-11:00 Hold Room
11:00-11:45 Liberating America from Bureaucracy White House Event
Location: East Room
11:45-12:00 Depart en route DOI
12:00-12:30 OPEN
12:30-1:00 Meeting with Senator Roberts
Location: Office
1:00-1:30 OPEN / Lunch
1:30-2:00 Daily Meeting with the Chief of Staff
Location: Office
2:00-3:00 Liberating America from Bureaucracy DOI Event
Location: 5160 Conference Room OR South Penthouse (to be confirmed)
3:00-3:30 OPEN
3:30 Depart DOI en route DCA
4:37-6:19 Flight to Charleston
-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Sep 28 20 17 14:35:47 GMT-0600 (MDT)
andy@navysea lmuseum.com
Secretary Zinke V isit to SEAL Museum

Hi Andy ,
I apologize if you are not the correct person to direct th is towards , but yours is the only contact
info I could find on your website. Interior Secretary Ryan Zin ke will be travel ing in Florida next
week and wanted to stop into the museum between officia l visits . He's not looking for an official
tour or anyth ing specia l, we just wanted to give you all a heads up that a visit was forthcom ing.
(Please note that his trip has not been formally announced yet)
Would you have time to speak tomorrow about the best way we can coordina te tickets in
advance for him and his party? Add itionally , do you have a security POC fo r the museum that
our security deta il would be able to speak to?
Thank yo u!
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistan t to the Secretary
U.S. Depart ment of the Inter ior
Office of Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com>
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CC:

Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com>
Fri Sep 29 2017 08:27:24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"'Rick Kaiser"' <Rick@navysea lmuseum.com>, "'Mar k Hileman"'
<mark@navysealmuseum.com>

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Caroline ,
Good morning - I'm Ken Corona the Assistant Executive Director here at the
National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. That 's great that the Interior Secretary ,
Mr. Ryan Zinke will be able to visit the Museum next week. We 'd be honored
to host him, as both me and Rick Kaiser (The Executive Director) served
with Mr. Zinke on active duty.
My contact info is below - please give me a call on my cell at your
convenience so we can discuss the visit - and your POC for his security
detail is welcome to give me a call as well. Thanks - Ken
Ken Corona, Master Chief (Ret.)
Assistant Executive Director
National Navy SEAL Museum
3300 N. HWY A1A
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
(772) 595-5845 Ext. 213
757-617-4713 (Cell)
Email: ken@navysealmuseum.com
Website: www.NavySEALmuseum.org
cid: image0 03.jpg@ 0 1CEDB09 .F4438 F60

From: Andy Brady [mailto:andy@navysealmuseum .com]
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 28, 20 17 6:31 PM
To : Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysealmuseum.com >; Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com >
Subj ect: Fwd : Secre tary Zinke Visit to SEA L Museum

Fy i
---------- Fo1w arded message ---------From : "Boult on, Carolin e" <carolin e boult on@ios.doi.gov>
Date : Sep 28 , 2017 4:36 PM
Subj ect: Secretaiy Zink e Visit to SEAL Museum
To: <andy @nayy sea lmuseum. com>
Cc :
Hi An dy,
I apologize if you are not the coITect perso n to direct this towa rds, but yours is the only contact info I
coul d find on your webs ite. Interior Secretaiy Ryan Zinke will be traveling in Florida next wee k and
wanted to stop into the mu seum between official visits . He's not lookin g for an official tour or anything
special, we ju st wanted to give yo u all a heads up that a visit was fo1i hcoming . (Ple ase note that his trip
has not been fo1mally ann ounced yet)

 Would you have time to speak tomon ow about the best way we can coordinate tickets in advan ce for
him and his paiiy ? Additionally, do you have a security POC for the museum that our security detail
would be able to speak to?
Thank you!
Caroline
Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretaiy
U.S . Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 29 2017 09:40 :57 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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--Forwarded message -From : Ken Corona <ken@navysea lmuseum.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:27 AM
Subject: FW: Secretary Zinke Visit to SEAL Museum
To: caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov
Cc: Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysea lmuseum.com >, Mark Hileman <mark@navysealmuseum.com >

Caroline ,
Good morning - I'm Ken Corona the Assistant Executive Director here at the
National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. That 's great that the Interior Secretary ,
Mr. Ryan Zinke will be able to visit the Museum next week. We 'd be honored
to host him, as both me and Rick Kaiser (The Executive Director) served
with Mr. Zinke on active duty.
My contact info is below - please give me a call on my cell at your
convenience so we can discuss the visit - and your POC for his security
detail is welcome to give me a call as well. Thanks - Ken
Ken Corona, Master Chief (Ret.)
Assistant Executive Director
National Navy SEAL Museum
3300 N. HWY A1A
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
(772) 595-5845 Ext. 213
757-617-4713 (Cell)

 Email: ken@navysealmuseum.com
Website: www.NavySEALmuseum.org
cid: image 003.jpg@01 CEDB09 .F4438F60

From: Andy Brady [mailto:andy@navysealmuseum .com]
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 28, 2017 6:31 PM
To: Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysealmuseum.com >; Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com >
Subject: Fwd: Secre tary Zinke Vi sit to SEA L Museum

Fyi
---------- Fo1warded message ---------From: "Boult on , Caroline" <caroline boult on@ios.doi.gov>
Date : Sep 28 , 2017 4:36 PM
Subj ect: Secretaiy Zinke Visit to SEAL Museum
To: <andy @nayy sealmuseum.c om>
Cc:
Hi Andy,
I apologize if you are not the coITect person to direc t this tow ards, but yours is the only contact info I
could find on your websi te. Interior Secretaiy Ryan Zinke will be traveling in Florida next wee k and
wanted to stop into the museum between offici al visi ts . He's not looking for an official tour or anything
speci al, we jus t want ed to give you all a heads up that a visit was fo1i hcoming . (Please note that his trip
has not been fo1mally announced yet)
Would you have time to speak tomoITow about the best way we can coord inate tickets in advan ce for
him and his paiiy? Additionally , do you have a security PO C for the mu seum that our security detail
would be able to speak to?
Thank you!
Carol ine
Carol ine Boulton
Specia l Assistant to the Secretaiy
U.S . Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Sched uling@ios .doi.gov

 "Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:

CC:
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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 29 2017 10:03:27 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com >
Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysealm useum.com >, Mark Hileman
<mark@navysealmuseum.com >
Re: FW: Secretary Zinke Vis it to SEAL Museum
image001 .png

Hi Ken,
Great ta lking to you just now. To confirm, we're looking at a visit on Thursday , October 5. He'll
be arriving around 11 :30AM. Myself and one of our staffers will be arriv ing prior so that we'll be
there upon his arrival.
He needs to be on the road at 2pm so a tour and then lunch in the 11:30-2pm time frame
sounds great! His tota l party will be 6 (RZ, his wife, 2 secur ity detail, 2 staff), though the you
two , the Secretary, and Lola will be the only ones who need to be part of the lunch party; the
rest of us can grab a separate table. Regarding lunch, I believe yo u said the Harbor Grill , at
1930 Harbortown Drive . Can you confirm I wrote that down right when you get a chance?
I'll be in Florida on Monday and will stop by the muse um then just to check on drive times etc.
Sgt. will be advancing from the Secretary's secur ity detail, and you may hear from
him ~
believe he plans to advance the museum stop on Tuesday morning.
My cell
Rob's ce
Let me know if you need anyth ing else from me!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:27 AM, Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com > wrote:

Caroline ,
Good morning - I'm Ken Corona the Assistant Executive Director here at
the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. That's great that the Interior
Secretary , Mr. Ryan Zinke will be able to visit the Museum next week.
We'd be honored to host him, as both me and Rick Kaiser (The Executive
Director) served with Mr. Zinke on active duty.
My contact info is below - please give me a call on my cell at your
convenience so we can discuss the visit - and your POC for his security
detail is welcome to give me a call as well. Thanks - Ken

I

Ken Corona, Master Chief (Ret.)
Assistant Executive Director
National Navy SEAL Museum
3300 N. HWY A1A
Fort Pierce, FL 34949

 (772) 595-5845 Ext. 213
757-617-4713 (Cell)
Email: ken@navysealmuseum.com
Website: www.NavySEALmuseum.org
cid :image003. jpg@01 CEDB09 .F4438F60

From: Andy Brady [mailto:andy@navysealmuseum .com]
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 28, 2017 6:31 PM
To: Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysealmuseum.com >; Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com >
Subject: Fwd : Secretary Z inke Visit to SEAL Museum

Fy i
---------- F 01warded me ssage ---------From: "Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boult on@ios.doi.gov>
Date : Sep 28 , 2017 4:36 PM
Subject: Secretaiy Zinke Visit to SEAL Museum
To: <andy @nayy sealmuseum.c om>
Cc:
Hi Andy,
I apologize if you are not the coITect person to direc t thi s towards , but yours is the only contact info I
could find on your website . Interi or Secretaiy Ryan Zinke will be traveling in Flor ida next week and
wanted to stop into the mu seum between official visits. He's not looking for an offic ial tour or
anything specia l, we ju st want ed to give you all a heads up that a vis it was fo1i hcoming . (Please note
that his trip has not been fonnally announced yet)
Would you have time to speak tomoITow about the best way we can coordina te ticket s in advan ce for
him and his paiiy? Additio nally, do you have a sec urity POC for the mu seum that our security deta il
would be able to speak to?
Thank you!
Carol ine
Carol ine Boulton
Specia l Assistant to the Secreta1y
U.S . Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi. gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Inter ior
Office of Scheduli ng & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Sched uling@ios .doi.gov

 Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com>
From:
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To:
CC:
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Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com>
Fri Sep 29 2017 10:57:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Boulton, Caroline'" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"'Rick Kaiser'" <Rick@navysealmuseum.com>, "'Mark Hileman'"
<mark@navysealmuseum.com>
RE: FW: Secretary Zinke Visit to SEAL Museum
image001.png

Caroline,
Nice talking to you as well and thanks for the call – good copy on who will
be coming and yes that’s correct, The Harbor Grill for lunch. BTW – Rick
will be out that day – his (b) (6)
so he
sends his regrets on not being able to be here to greet the Secretary. But I’ll
be here along with Mark Hileman – Retired Commander Navy SEAL – also an
Assistant Executive Director.
Also, just so you know we are closed on Mondays, but we’re here, so please
give me a call when you get close. It just so happens we have a group
coming in on Monday – so there’s a chance we won’t be here (taking them to
lunch) – but I’ll brief the other staff and they will be looking for you if we’re
out – what time do estimate you’d arrive at the Museum on Monday?
I’m be standing by for Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) call – Thanks. Ken
Ken Corona, Master Chief (Ret.)
Assistant Executive Director
National Navy SEAL Museum
3300 N. HWY A1A
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
(772) 595-5845 Ext. 213
757-617-4713 (C)
Email: ken@navysealmuseum.com
Website: www.NavySEALmuseum.org
cid:image003.jpg@01CEDB09.F4438F60

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 12:03 PM
To: Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com>
Cc: Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysealmuseum.com>; Mark Hileman <mark@navysealmuseum.com>
Subject: Re: FW: Secretary Zinke Visit to SEAL Museum

Hi Ken,

 Great talking to you ju st now. To confom , we're looking at a visit on Thursday, October 5. He'll be
ani ving around 11:30AM . Myself and one of our staffers will be an iving prior so that we'll be there upon
his aITival.
He needs to be on the road at 2pm so a tour an d then lunch in the 11 :30-2pm time frame sound s great ! His
total party will be 6 (RZ, his wife, 2 security detail, 2 staff), though the you two , the Secretaiy , an d Lola
will be the only ones who need to be paii of the lunch paiiy ; the rest of us can grab a sepai·ate table.
Regai·ding lunch, I believe you said the Hai·bor Grill, at 1930 Hai·bo1iow n Drive . Can you confmn I wrote
that down right when you get a chance?
I'll be in Florida on Monday and will stop by the museum then ju st to check on drive times etc. Sgt. will be advancing from the Secretaiy's security detail, an d you may heai· from him later today . I
~
he plans to advance the museum stop on Tuesday mornin g.
My cell
Rob's ce
Let me know if you need anything else from me !
Thanks ,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:27 AM, Ken Corona <ken@nayysealmuseum .com> wrote:

Caroline ,
Good morning - I'm Ken Corona the Assistant Executive Director here at
the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. That 's great that the Interior
Secretary , Mr. Ryan Zinke will be able to visit the Museum next week.
We'd be honored to host him, as both me and Rick Kaiser (The Executive
Director) served with Mr. Zinke on active duty.

My contact info is below - please give me a call on my cell at your
convenience so we can discuss the visit - and your POC for his security
detail is welcome to give me a call as well. Thanks - Ken
Ken Corona, Master Chief (Ret.)
Assistant Executive Director
National Navy SEAL Museum
3300 N. HWY A1A
Fort Pierce , FL 34949
(772) 595-5845 Ext. 213
757-617-4713 (Cell)
Email: ken@navysealmuseum.com
Website: www.NavySEALmuseum.org
cid :image003.jpg@01 CEDB09.F4438F60

 From: Andy Brady [mailto:andy@navysealmuseum.com ]
Sent: Thu rsday, Septembe r 28, 20 17 6:3 1 PM
To: Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysealmuseum.com >; Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com >
Subj ect: Fwd : Secretary Zinke Visit to SEA L Museum
Fyi
---------- Fo1w arded message ---------From : "Boulton, Caro line" <carolin e boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Date : Sep 28 , 2017 4:36 PM
Subj ect: Secreta1y Zink e Visit to SEAL Museum
To: <andy @nayy sealmuseum.c om>
Cc :
Hi An dy,
I apologize if you are not the con ect person to direct this towa rds, but yours is the only conta.ct info I
could fin d on your website. Interior Secreta1y Ryan Zinke will be traveling in Florida next wee k and
wanted to stop into the museum betwee n official visits. He's not looking for an official tour or
anything special, we ju st wanted to give you all a heads up that a visit was fo1ih coming . (Please note
that his trip has not been fonn ally announced yet)
Wo uld you have time to speak tom on ow about the best way we can coo rdinat e tickets in advan ce for
him an d his party? Additionally, do you have a security POC for the museum that our security detail
woul d be able to speak to?
Thank you !
Caroline
Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretaiy
U.S . Department of the Inte1ior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ios .doi.gov 1 Schedul ing@ios .doi. gov

Carolin e Boulton
Special Ass istant to the Secretaiy
U.S . Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

"Bou lton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 29 2017 13:27:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum .com>
Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysealmuseum .com>, Mark Hileman
<mark@navysea lmuseum.com>
Re: FW : Secreta ry Zinke Visit to SEAL Museum

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I saw that but completely forgot! I don't need to spe nd long there , I j ust wanted to pop up and
chec k on drive times and see the museum briefly. I was looking to get there at 11, but can tailor
that for whatever is easier for yo u all!
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 12:57 PM, Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com > wrote:

Caroline ,
Nice talking to you as well and thanks for the call - good copy on who will
be coming and yes that 's correct , The Harbor Grill for lunch. BTW - Rick
will be out that day - his
so
he sends his regrets on no emg a e o e ere o gree
e ecre ary.
But I'll be here along with Mark Hileman - Retired Commander Navy SEAL
- also an Assistant Executive Director.
Also , just so you know we are closed on Mondays , but we 're here , so
please give me a call when you get close. It just so happens we have a
group coming in on Monday - so there 's a chance we won 't be here
(taking them to lunch) - but I'll brief the other staff and they will be looking
for you if we 're out - what time do estimate you 'd arrive at the Museum on
Monday?
I'm be standing by for Sgt.

call - Thanks. Ken

Ken Corona, Master Chief (Ret.)
Assistant Executive Director
National Navy SEAL Museum
3300 N. HWY A1A
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
(772) 595-5845 Ext. 213
757-617-4713 (C)
Email: ken@navysealmuseum.com
Website: www.NavySEALmuseum.org
cid :image0 03.jpg@01 CEDB 09 .F4438F60

Fro m: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:carol ine_boulton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 29 , 20 17 12:03 PM
To : Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com >
Cc : Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysealmuseum.com >; Mark Hileman <mark@navysealmuseum.com >
Subj ect: Re: FW: Secretary Zinke Visit to SEA L Museum

Hi Ken ,

 Great talking to you j ust now. To confom, we're looking at a visit on Thursday, October 5. He'll be
aITiving around 11:30AM. Myself and one of our staffers will be aITiving prior so that we'll be there
upon his aITival.
He needs to be on th e road at 2pm so a tour an d then lunch in the 11 :30-2pm time frame sounds great!
His total paiiy will be 6 (RZ, his wife, 2 security detail, 2 staff), though the you two , the Secretaiy , and
Lola will be th e only ones who need to be paii of the lunch paiiy ; th e rest of us can grab a sepai·ate
table . Regai·ding lunch, I believe you said the Harbor Grill, at 1930 Harbo1iown Drive . Can you
confin n I wrote that down right when you get a chance?
I'll be in Florida on Monday and will stop by the museum then j ust to check on drive times etc. Sgt.
will be advancing from the Secretaiy's secur ity detail, an d you may heai· from him later
~
eve he plans to advance the museum stop on Tuesday morn ing.
My cell:
ce:
Let me know if you need anything else from me!
Thanks,
Cai·oline
On Fri, Sep 29, 20 17 at 10:27 AM , Ken Corona <ken@nayy sealmuseum .com> wrote:

Caroline,
Good morning - I'm Ken Corona the Assistant Executive Director here at
the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. That's great that the Interior
Secretary, Mr. Ryan Zinke will be able to visit the Museum next week.
We'd be honored to host him, as both me and Rick Kaiser (The Executive
Director) served with Mr. Zinke on active duty.

My contact info is below - please give me a call on my cell at your
convenience so we can discuss the visit - and your POC for his security
detail is welcome to give me a call as well. Thanks - Ken
Ken Corona, Master Chief (Ret.)
Assistant Executive Director
National Navy SEAL Museum
3300 N. HWY A1A
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
(772) 595-5845 Ext. 213
757-617-4713 (Cell)
Email: ken@navysealmuseum.com
Website: www.NavySEALmuseum.org
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 From: Andy Brady [mailto:andy@navysealmuseum.com ]
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 28, 2017 6:31 PM
To: Rick Kaiser <Rick@navysealmuseum.com >; Ken Corona <ken@navysealmuseum.com >
Subject: Fwd: Secretary Zinke Visit to SEA L Museum
Fyi
---------- Fo1warded me ssage ---------From: "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@io s.doi .gov>
Date : Sep 28 , 2017 4:36 PM
Subj ect: Secreta1y Zinke Visit to SEAL Museum
To: <andy@nayy sealmuseum.com >
Cc:
Hi Andy,
I apologize if you are not the conect person to direct this tow ards, but yours is the only conta.ct
info I could find on your website . Interior Secre taiy Ryan Zinke will be traveling in Florida next
week and wanted to stop into the museum between official visits. He's not looking for an official
tour or anything special, we j ust wanted to give you all a heads up that a visit was forthcoming.
(Please note that his trip has not been fonnally ann ounced yet)
Would you have time to speak tom onow about the best way we can coor dinate tickets in advan ce
for him and his paiiy? Additionally , do you have a security POC for the museum that our security
detail would be able to speak to?
Thank you!
Caro line
Caro line Boulton
Spec ial Assistant to th e Secreta1y
U.S . Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Speci al Assis tant to the Secretaiy
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@io s.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Departme nt of the Inter ior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov

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"Swift, Heather" <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>
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"Swift, Heather " <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Sep 28 20 17 18:05:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Daniel Jorjani <danie l.jorjani@sol.do i.gov>, David Bernhardt
<dwbernhardt@ ios.do i.gov>, "Willens , Todd"
<todd_willens@ios .doi.gov >, "Magallanes , Downey"
<downey_ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>, Scott Homme l
<scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov>, Russell Newell
<russell_newell@ios.do i.gov>, Laura Rigas
<laura_rigas@ ios.doi.gov>, "Boulton , Carol ine"
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
clip - Interior Secretary Zinke traveled on charter , military planes

POLITICO
Interior Secretary Zinke traveled on charter , military planes
By BEN LEFEBVRE
09/28/2017 07:54 PM EDT

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and his aides have taken several flig hts on private or military
aircraft , including a $12,000 charter plane to take him to events in his hometown in Montana
and private flights between two Caribbean islands , according to documen ts and a department
spo keswoman.
Zinke is at least the fo urth senior member of the Trump administrat ion to have used noncommerc ial planes at taxpayer expense , along with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, Treasury
Secretary Steven Mnuchin and HHS Secretary Tom Price. President Donald Trump has fumed
at Price's pricey trave l, and Democrats say the revelations demonstrate a cava lier attitude by
Cabinet members toward excess ive spending.
Interior Department spokeswoman Heather Swift said Zin ke's charter or military plane trips were
booked only after officia ls were unab le to find commercia l fl ights that would accommodate
Zinke's schedule , and that all were "pre-c leared by career offic ials in the ethics office." Swift said
she had not spoken to Zinke about whether he would reimburse the government for the cost of
the flights , as Price plans to do for some of the $400 ,000 tab he racked up on charter fl ights.
On June 26, a Beechcraft King A ir 200 carried Zinke and severa l staffers from Las Vegas to
Glacier Park Internationa l A irport in Kalispell, Mont. , about a 20-minute drive from Zinke's home
in Whitefish , accord ing to his officia l schedule . The fl ight cost $12,375 , Swift said.
Zinke left after speaking at an event for the city's new profess ional hockey team , the "Vegas
Golden Knights Development Camp Dinner ," according to his schedu le. Earlier in the day , he
had been in Pahrump , Nev., for an announcement related to public lands .

 Zinke's flight left Las Vegas at 8:30 p.m. PST and landed around 1:30 a.m. MST in Kalispell.
The secretary stayed overnight at his residence, Interior documents show.
Las Vegas is one of the main connecting airports for commercial flights to Glacier International.
Commercial flights between the two cities are available for several hundred dollars a ticket,
according to travel planning websites.
In Whitefish, Zinke attended the Western Governors' Association's annual meeting, where he
spoke for about 20 minutes without taking questions. He then had a private lunch with
association members. In the afternoon Zinke was the subject of a photo shoot with GQ
magazine at Lake McDonald and fished while being interviewed by Outside Magazine, the
records show.
Zinke and staffers flew commercial back to Washington, D.C., the next day, according to the
records.
The trip was not the first in which Interior booked a private jet for Zinke. On March 31, Interior
chartered two flights to take Zinke and staff from St. Croix to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin
Islands to attend the centennial of the Danish government turning the islands over to the United
States. Another two flights were chartered to return to St. Croix later that night.
Swift said she did not know how much the flights cost but that no other arrangements were
available.
Commercial flights between the two islands generally run a few hundred dollars, according to
travel booking websites.
In May, Zinke and his wife, Lolita, used a military aircraft to travel to Norway. From there, they
flew on a military plane to Alaska for events organized by the Senate Energy and Natural
Resources Committee. The trip included charter planes to travel within Alaska, a common
occurrence in the large, remote state. The Zinkes paid for Lolita’s share of the trip, the full cost
of which was not immediately available, Swift said.
Zinke also took a military helicopter from Fort Bliss to review the Organ Mountains monument in
New Mexico in June, and he used a Bureau of Land Management helicopter to review the Basin
and Range National Monument on July 30. “It is difficult to survey a half-million-acre piece of
land with few roads by foot or car in an hour and a half,” Swift said.
Along with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Zinke took a military plane to Ravalli County,
Mont., to check on wildfires in the area in August. "The military plane was used because of a
very tight travel window, with no viable commercial airline options to transport two secretaries,
security details, and associated USDA, Forest Service and Interior staff to Missoula in the time
required," said USDA spokesman Tim Murtaugh. The cost of the flight was not immediately
available, but the two agencies plan to reimburse the Air Force, Murtaugh said.

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Fwd: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public Lands D ay

Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
Subject:

Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios.do i.gov>
Wed Sep 27 2017 09:30:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Heather Swift <heather_swift@ ios.do i.gov>,
carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov
Fwd: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

What do you th ink? Good?
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Mummart , Jennifer" <jennifer mummart@nps.gov >
Date: September 27, 2017 at 11:24:41 AM EDT
To: Russell Newell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: Apr il Slayton <april slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse , Jenn ifer"
<jennifer wyse@nps .gov>, Kathy Kupper <kathy kupper@nps .gov>, Rick
Obernesser <rick obernesser@nps .gov>, Karen Cucurullo
<karen cucurullo@nps.gov >, Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles <jenny anzelmosarles@nps.gov >, Tanya Gossett <tanya gossett@ nps.gov>
Subject: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public Lands
Day

Hello Russell ,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park about their National
Public Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya Gossett (copied here and
contact info below) , know what add itional information you may need .
Thank yo u,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associate Regional Director - Communications
Nationa l Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-717 4
www. nps.gov/ncro

 Prince William Forest Park
National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 30th

Locati on: Cabin Camp 1
GPS : 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Volunt eer Check-in - Dining Hall
09:00 09:10 Safety Tailg ate for all vo lunteers - Dinin g Hall
09:10 -1 3:00 Project wo rk - throughout Cabin Camp 1
Cabin Camp 1 volunteer projects include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Ap plying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staini ng wood siding of cabin A-10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-u nit electr ical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves fro m under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

Potomac Ap palachian Trai l Club (PATC) volunteers will be working independently of the Cabin Camp 1
groups on tra il maintenance activities along South Valley Trail

13:00 End of event, staff clean up
The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed volunteer groups include
the following .
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girl Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Active duty military volunteers: 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to increase on day of event)
Tanya M. Gossett
Super i ntenden t
Prince Wi ll iam Forest Park
703-221-2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

"Swift, Heather" <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:

Perfect.

"Swift, Heather" <heather_swift@ ios .doi.gov>
Wed Sep 27 2017 09:34:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios.doi.gov>
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park Nationa l Public
Lands Day

 Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 11:30 AM , Russell Newell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
What do you think? Good?
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Mummart , Jennifer" <jennifer mummart@nps .gov>
Date: September 27, 2017 at 11:24:41 AM EDT
To: Russell Newell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: April Slayton <april slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse , Jennifer"
<jennifer wyse@nps .gov>, Kathy Kupper <kathy kupper@nps.gov >, Rick
Obernesser <rick obernesser@nps .gov>, Karen Cucurullo
<karen cucurullo@nps.gov >, Jennifer Anze lmo-Sarles <jenny anzelmosarles@nps .gov>, Tanya Gossett <tanya gossett@nps.gov >
Subject: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public Lands
Day

Hello Russell ,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park about their
Nationa l Public Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya Gossett (cop ied
here and contact info below), know what additional information you may need .
Than k yo u,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associate Regional Director - Communications
Nationa l Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-7174
www. nps.gov/ncro

Prince William Forest Park
National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 30th

Location: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Volunteer Check-in - Dining Hall
09:00 09:10 Safety Tailgate for all volunteers - Dining Hall
09:10 -13:00 Project work - throughout Cabin Camp 1

 Cab in Camp 1 volunteer projects include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Applying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A-10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-unit electr ical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/w inter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

Potomac Appalach ian Trai l Club (PATC) volunteers will be working independently of the Cabin Camp 1
groups on trai l maintenance activit ies along South Valley Trail

13:00 End of event, staff clean up
The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed volunteer groups
include the following.
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girl Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Active duty military volunteers: 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to increase on day of
event )
Tanya M. Gossett
Superintendent
Pri nce William Forest Park
703-221-2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:

Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Sep 27 2017 09:35:43 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Newell <russ ell_ newell@ios.doi.gov>
Heather Swift <heat her_swift@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

I think this looks good. Lots of kids!
On Wed , Sep 27, 20 17 at 11:30 AM , Russell Newell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
What do you think? Good?
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Mummart , Jennifer" <jennifer mummart@nps .gov>
Date: Septem ber 27, 20 17 at 11:24:4 1 AM EDT
To: Russell Newell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov >

 Cc: April Slayton <apri l slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse , Jennifer"
<jennifer wyse@nps .gov>, Kathy Kupper <kathy kupper@nps.gov >, Rick
Obernesser <rick obernesser@nps .gov>, Karen Cucurullo
<karen cuc urullo@nps.gov >, Jennifer Anzelmo-Sar les <jenny anzelmosarles@nps .gov>, Tanya Gossett <tanya gossett@nps.gov >
Subject: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public Lands
Day

Hello Russell ,
Below - please see informa tion from Prince William Forest Park about their
Nationa l Public Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya Gossett (cop ied
here and contact info below), know w hat additional informa tion you may need .
Than k you ,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associate Regional Director - Communica tions
Nationa l Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-7174
www. nps.gov/ncro

Prince William Forest Park
National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 30th

Location: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Volunteer Check-in - Dining Hall
09:00 09:10 Safety Tailgate for all volunteers - Dining Hall
09:10 -13:00 Project work - throughout Cabin Camp 1
Cab in Camp 1 volunteer projects include :
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Applying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A- 10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-unit electrical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

Potomac Ap palachian Trai l Club (PATC) volunteers will be working independently of the Cabin Camp 1
groups on trai l maintenance activities along South Valley Trail

13:00 End of event, staff clean up

The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed volunteer groups
include the following.
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children

 Girl Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Active duty military volunteers: 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to increase on day of
event)
Tanya M. Gossett
Superintendent
Prince Willi am Forest Park
703·221·2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduli ng & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.go v I Sched uling@ios .doi.gov

"Swift, Heather" <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>
"Swift, Heather" <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov>
Wed Sep 27 2017 09:36:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

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AND LEAF RAK ING! Yo u have no idea how much he loves raking leaves .

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 11:35 AM , Boulton , Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote :
I think this looks good. Lots of kids!
On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 11:30 AM , Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
What do you thin k? Good?
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Mummart , Jenn ifer" <jennifer mummart@nps .gov>
Date: Septembe r 27, 2017 at 11 :24:41 AM EDT
To: Russell Newell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: Apr il Slayton <april slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse , Jen nifer"

 <jennifer wyse@nps.gov >, Kathy Kupper <kathy kupper@nps.gov >, Rick
Obernesser <rick obernesser@nps .gov>, Karen Cucu rullo
<karen cucurullo@nps.gov >, Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles <jenny anzelmosarles@nps .gov>, Tanya Gossett <tanya gossett@nps .gov>
Subject: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public Land s
Day
Hello Russell ,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park about their
Natio nal Public Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya Gossett (copied
here and contact info below) , know w hat addit ional information you may need .
Thank you ,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associate Regional Directo r - Communica tions
Natio nal Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-7174
www .nps.gov/ncro

Prince Will iam Forest Park
Nation al Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 30th

Locat ion: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Vo lunt eer Check-in - Dinin g Hall
09:00 09:10 Safety Tailg ate for all vo lunteers - Dinin g Hall
09:10 -1 3:00 Project wo rk - thr ough out Cabin Camp 1
Cabin Camp 1 volunteer projects include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Applying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A- 10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-unit electrical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) volunteers will be working independently of the Cabin
Camp 1 groups on trail maintenance activities along South Valley Tra il

13:00 End of event, staff clean up

The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed volunteer groups
include the following.
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girl Scout Troop - 20 children

 Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Active duty military volunteers: 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to increase on day of
event)

Tanya M. Gossett
Superintendent
Prince William Forest Park
703-221-2366

Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Newell, Russell" <russell newell@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
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"Newell , Russell" <russell_newell@ios.doi.gov >
Wed Sep 27 2017 09:49:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Swift , Heather" <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>
"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

woo hoo! good. let's do it. I'll work with Caroline on details and I can plan to staff.
Russell Newell
Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 208-6232
@Interior

On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :36 AM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
AND LEAF RAKING! You have no idea how much he loves raking leaves.

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov
On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :35 AM , Boulton , Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
I think this looks good. Lots of kids!
On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :30 AM, Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
What do you think? Good?

 Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Mummart , Jenn ifer" <jennifer mummart@nps .gov>
Date: Septem ber 27, 2017 at 11:24:41 AM EDT
To: Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov >
Cc: April Slayton <april slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse, Jen nifer"
<jennifer wyse@nps.gov >, Kathy Kupper <kathy kupper@nps.gov >, Rick
Obernesser <rick obernesser@nps.gov >, Karen Cucurullo
<karen cuc urullo@nps.gov >, Jenn ifer Anze lmo-Sarles <jenny anzelmosarles@nps .gov>, Tanya Gossett <tanya gossett@nps .gov>
Subject: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

Hello Russell,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park about their
National Public Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya Gossett
(copied here and contact info below), know what additional information yo u
may need.
Thank you,
Jenn ifer

Jenn ifer Mummart
Associa te Regional Directo r - Commun ications
National Park Service - National Cap ital Region
(202) 619-7174
www.nps .gov/ncro

Prince William Forest Park
National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 30th
Location: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp
08:30 - 09:00 Volunteer Check-in - Dining Hall
09:00 09:10 Safety Tailgate for all volunteers - Dining Hall
09:10 -13:00 Project work - throughout Cabin Camp 1
Cabin Camp 1 volunteer projects include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Applying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A-10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-unit electrical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

 Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) volunteers will be working indepe ndently of the Cabin
Camp 1 groups on trail maintenance activities along South Valley Trai l

13:00 End of event, staff clean up
The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed volunteer groups
include the following .
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girl Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Act ive duty military volunteers: 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbe rs likely to increase on day
of event )
Tanya M. Gossett
Superi nte ndent
Pri nce Will iam Forest Park
703· 221•2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

"Swift, Heather" <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:

Subject:

"Swift, Heather" <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov>
Wed Sep 27 20 17 09:51:57 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Newell , Russell" <russell_newell@ ios .doi.gov>
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

Bring the oldest! sho uld we also have Eli write an email to all politicals inviting them to help

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:49 AM , Newell, Russell <russell newe ll@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
woo hoc! good . let's do it. I'll work with Caroline on details and I can plan to staff.
Russell Newell

 Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Departmentof the Interior
(202) 208-6232
@Interior

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :36 A M, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
AND LEAF RAKING! You have no idea how much he loves raking leaves.

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOI PressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov
On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :35 AM, Boulton , Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote :
I think this looks good . Lots of kids!
On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :30 AM, Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
What do you think? Good?
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Mummart , Jennifer" <jennifer mummart@nps.gov >
Date: September 27, 2017 at 11 :24:41 AM EDT
To: Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov >
Cc: April Slayton <april slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse , Jennifer"
<jennifer wyse@nps.gov >, Kathy Kupper <kathy kupper@nps.gov >, Rick
Obernesser <rick obernesser@nps.gov >, Karen Cucurullo
<karen cucurullo@nps.gov >, Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles <jenny anzelmosarles@nps.gov >, Tanya Gossett <tanya gossett@nps.gov >
Subject: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day
Hello Russell ,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park about their
National Public Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya Gossett
(copied here and contact info below), know what additional information you
may need .
Thank you,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associate Regional Director - Communications
National Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-7174
www.nps.gov/ncro

 Prince Will iam Forest Park
Nationa l Public Lands Day
Saturday , September 30th

Location: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Volunteer Check-in - Dining Hall
09:00 09:10 Safety Tailgate for all volunteers - Dining Hall
09:10 -1 3:00 Project work - throughout Cabin Camp 1
Cabin Camp 1 volunteer projects include :
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Applying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A-10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-unit electrica l meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

Potomac Appa lachian Trail Club (PATC ) volunte ers will be working independently of the Cabin
Camp 1 groups on trail maintenanc e activities along South Valley Trai l

13:00 End of event , staff clean up
The park is expectin g more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed volunteer
groups include the following .
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girl Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Act ive duty military volunteers : 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to increase on
day of event)
Tanya M. Gossett
Superin te ndent
Prince Will iam Forest Park

703· 221· 2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Inter ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

 "Newell, Russell" <russell_newell@ios.doi.gov>
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"Newell, Russell" <russell_newell@ios.doi.gov>
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"Swift, Heather" <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

yes, I was thinking it would be a great event to invite people to attend...but then got pulled
away. Let's send a note tomorrow. I'll have to bring my (b) (6)
He needs to learn how to work the land, and is handy with a rake.
Russell Newell
Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 208-6232
@Interior

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:51 AM, Swift, Heather <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Bring the oldest! should we also have Eli write an email to all politicals inviting them to help
Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather_Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov
On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:49 AM, Newell, Russell <russell_newell@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
woo hoo! good. let's do it. I'll work with Caroline on details and I can plan to staff.
Russell Newell
Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 208-6232
@Interior

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:36 AM, Swift, Heather <heather_swift@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
AND LEAF RAKING! You have no idea how much he loves raking leaves.
Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather_Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov
On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:35 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
I think this looks good. Lots of kids!
On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:30 AM, Russell Newell <russell_newell@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
What do you think? Good?

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From: "Mummart, Jennifer" <jennifer mummart@nps.gov >
Date: Septemb er 27, 2017 at 11:24:41 AM EDT
To: Russell Newe ll <russell newell@ios.doi.gov >
Cc: April Slayton <april slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse, Jennifer"
<jennifer wyse@nps.gov >, Kathy Kupper <kathy kupper@nps.gov >,
Rick Obernesse r <rick obernesser@nps .gov>, Karen Cucurullo
<karen cucurullo@nps .gov>, Jennifer Anzelmo -Sarles <jenny anze lmosarles@nps.gov >, Tanya Gossett <tanya gossett@nps .gov>
Subject: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

Hello Russell,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park about
their National Public Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya
Gossett (copied here and contact info below), know wha t additiona l
information you may need.
Thank you,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associa te Regional Director - Communicat ions
National Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-7174
www .nps.gov/ncro

Prince Will iam Forest Park
National Public Lands Day
Saturday , September 30th

Location: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Volunteer Check-in - Dining Hall
09:00 09:10 Safety Tailgate for all volunteers - Dining Hall
09:10 -1 3:00 Proje ct work - through out Cabin Camp 1
Cabin Camp 1 voluntee r proj ects include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

App lying protect ive linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A-10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-unit electrical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

 Potomac Appa lachian Trail Club (PATC ) volunteers will be worki ng independent ly of the
Cabin Camp 1 groups on trail maintenance activities along South Valley Trail

13:00 End of eve nt , staff c lean up
The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confir med volunteer
groups include the following .
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girl Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Active duty military volunteers : 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to increase on
day of event )
Tanya M. Gossett
Superintendent
Prince William Forest Park
703· 221•2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Gossett, Tanya" <tanya gossett@nps.gov>
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"Gossett , Tanya " <tanya_gossett@nps .gov>
Thu Sep 28 20 17 11:37:38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Newell , Russell" <russell_newell@ ios.do i.gov>, "Mummart,
Jenn ifer" <jennifer_mummart@nps .gov>
Rick Obernesser <rick_obernesser@nps .gov>, Karen Cucur ullo
<karen_cucurullo@nps.gov>, Apri l Slayton
<april_slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse , Jennifer"
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov> , Kathy Kupper
<kathy_kupper@nps .gov> , Jenn ifer Anze lmo-Sar les
<jenny_anze lmo-sar les@nps.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

Russell,
Will the Secretary want to de liver remarks of welcome or about National Public Lands Day?
Can you provide me with his preferred text for introductions?

 Thank you very much,
Tanya
Tanya M. Gossett
Superintendent
Prince William Forest Park
703-221-2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 12:00 PM, Newell , Russell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
thank you Jennifer - this looks great! We'd like to have the Secretary participate. Tanya ,
thank you so much. Caroline Boulton (cc'd here) from the Secretary's office will call you
shortly to coordinate.
Russell
Russell Newell
Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 208-6232
@Interior

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :24 A M, Mummart, Jennifer <jennifer mummart@nps.gov >
wrote:
Hello Russell ,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park about their National Public
Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya Gossett (copied here and contact info
below) , know what additional information you may need.
Thank you ,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associate Regional Director - Communications
National Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-7174
www.nps.gov/ncro

Prince Will iam Forest Park
National Public Lands Day
Saturday , September 30th

Location: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Volunteer Check-in - Dining Hall
09:00 09:10 Safety Tailgate for all volunteers - Dining Hall
09:10 -13:00 Project work - throughout Cabin Camp 1

 Cabin Camp 1 voluntee r projects include :
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Applying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A- 10
Painting all cabin entry doo rs
Painting A-unit electrical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC ) volunteers will be working independently of the Cabin Camp 1 groups on
tra il maintenance activities along South Valley Trail
13:00 End of event, staff clean up

The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed volunteer gro ups include the
following.
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girl Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Active duty military volunteers: 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to increase on day of event)
Tanya M. Gossett
Superi ntendent
Pri nce Willi am Forest Park

703· 221· 2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

"Newell, Russell" <russell newell@ios.doi.gov>
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CC:

Subject:

"Newell, Russell" <russell_newell@ios .doi.gov>
Thu Sep 28 20 17 15:00:59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gossett , Tanya " <tanya_gossett@nps.gov >
"Mummart , Jennifer" <jennifer_ mummart@nps .gov>, Rick
Obernesser <rick_ obernesser@nps.gov >, Karen Cucurullo
<karen_cucurullo@nps .gov>, Apri l Slayton
<april_slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse , Jennifer "
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov >, Kathy Kupper
<kathy_kupper@nps .gov>, Jennifer Anze lmo-Sarles
<jenny _anze lmo-sarles@nps .gov>, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

he can give imprompt u/informa l remarks . Nothing fo rmal, but I could picture him sharing his
enthusiasm for public lands and how excited he is to be there with all the vol unteers and how
importa nt volunteers and public-priva te partnerships are, etc. what do you think? I think the
goal is low-key , fun , and he gets to meet vo lunteers and learn more about the park, etc . can we
talk more tomorrow?

 Russell Newell
Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 208-6232
@Interior

On Thu , Sep 28, 2017 at 1 :37 PM, Gossett, Tanya <tanya gossett@nps.gov > wrote:
Russell ,
Will the Secretary want to deliver remarks of welcome or about National Public Lands Day?
Can you provide me with his preferred text for introductions?
Thank you very much ,
Tanya
Tanya M. Gossett
Superintendent
Prince William Forest Park

703-221-2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 12:00 PM, Newell , Russell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
thank you Jennifer - this looks great! We'd like to have the Secretary participate. Tanya ,
thank you so much. Caroline Boulton (cc'd here) from the Secretary's office will call you
shortly to coordinate.
Russell
Russell Newell
Dep uty Director of Communications
U.S . Department of the Interior
(202 ) 208-6232
@Interior

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :24 AM, Mummart, Jennifer <jennifer mummart@nps.gov >
wrote:
Hello Russell ,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park about their National
Public Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya Gossett (copied here and contact
info below) , know what additional information you may need.
Thank you ,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associate Regional Director - Communications
National Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-7174
www.nps.gov/ncro

 Prince William Forest Park
National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 30th
Locati on: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Volunteer Check-in - Dining Hall
09:00 09:1 0 Safet y Tailgate for all volunteers - Dining Hall
09:10 - 13:00 Proje ct work - thr ough out Cabin Camp 1
Cabin Camp 1 volunteer projects include :
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Applying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A-10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-unit electrical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

Potomac Appa lachian Trail Club (PATC) volunteers will be working independent ly of the Cabin Camp 1 groups
on trail maintenance activities along South Valley Trail

13:00 End of event , staff cle an up
The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed volunteer groups include the
following.
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girl Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Active duty military volunteers: 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to increase on day of event)
Tanya M. Gossett
Superintende nt
Prince William Forest Park
703·221·2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

Tanya Gossett <tanya gossett@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Tanya Gossett <tanya_g ossett@ nps.gov>
Thu Sep 28 2017 16: 16:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"New ell, Russell" <russell_n ewell@ios.doi .gov>
"Mummart, Jennifer" <je nnifer_ mummart@ nps.gov>, Rick
Obern esser <rick_ oberness er@nps.gov> , Karen Cucurullo
<kare n_cucurullo@n ps.gov>, April Slayto n

 <april_slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse , Jennifer"
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov >, Kathy Kupper
<kathy_kupper@nps.gov >, Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles
<jenny_anzelmo-sarles@nps.gov >, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

CC:

Subject:

Sounds fine to me. Yes , I'll be available to chat in the AM. Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 28, 2017 , at 5:01 PM, Newell , Russell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
he can give impromptu /informal remarks. Nothing formal , but I could picture him
sharing his enthusiasm for public lands and how excited he is to be there with all the
volunteers and how important volunteers and public-private partnerships are , etc.
what do you think? I think the goal is low-key, fun, and he gets to meet volunteers
and learn more about the park, etc. can we talk more tomorrow?

Russell Newell
Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 208-6232
@Interior

On Thu , Sep 28, 2017 at 1 :37 PM, Gossett, Tanya <tanya gossett@nps.gov > wrote :
Russell ,
Will the Secretary want to deliver remarks of welcome or about National Public
Lands Day? Can you provide me with his preferred text for introductions?
Thank you very much ,
Tanya
Tanya M. Gossett

Superintendent
Prince William Forest Park
703-221-2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 12:00 PM, Newell , Russell
<russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
thank you Jennifer - this looks great! We'd like to have the Secretary
participate . Tanya , thank you so much. Caroline Boulton (cc'd here) from the
Secretary's office will call you shortly to coordinate.
Russell
Russell Newell
Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Department of the Interior

 (202) 208-6232
@Interior

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :24 AM, Mummart , Jennifer
<jennifer mummart@nps.gov > wrote:
Hello Russell,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park about their
National Public Lands Day event. Please let me or Supt. Tanya Gossett
(copied here and contact info below), know what additional information you
may need.
Thank you,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associate Regional Director - Communications
National Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-7174
www.nps.gov/ncro

Prince William Forest Park
National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 30th

Location: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Volunteer Check-in - Dining Hall
09:00 09:10 Safety Tailgate for all volunteers - Dining Hall
09:10 -13:00 Project work - throughout Cabin Camp 1
Cabin Camp 1 volunteer projects include :
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Applying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A-10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-unit electrical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant Road

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) volunteers will be working independently of the Cabin
Camp 1 groups on trail maintenance activities along South Valley Trail

13:00 End of event, staff clean up

The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed volunteer groups
include the following .
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girt Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Active duty military volunteers: 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to increase on day

 of event)
Tanya M. Gossett
Superintenden t
Prince Will iam Forest Park
703· 221· 2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov>
Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios.do i.gov>
Thu Sep 28 20 17 18:03:33 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Tanya Gossett <ta nya_gossett@nps .gov>
"Mummart, Jen nifer" <jennifer_ mummart@nps .gov>, Rick
Obernesser <rick_ obernesser@nps.gov >, Karen Cucurullo
<karen_cucuru llo@ nps.gov>, Apri l Slayto n
<april_slayton@nps.gov >, "Wyse , Je nnifer"
<jennifer_wyse@nps.gov >, Kathy Kupper
<kathy_kupper@nps .gov>, Jenn ifer A nze lmo-Sarles
<jenny_anze lmo-sarles@ nps.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Run of Show for Prince William Forest Park National Public
Lands Day

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Subject:

Thanks so much for hosting us last-minute . Apprec iate it !
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 28, 2017, at 6:16 PM, Tanya Gossett

<tanyagossett@nps
gov> wrote:

Sounds fine to me. Yes , I'll be available to chat in the AM . Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 28, 2017, at 5:01 PM, Newell, Russell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
he can give imprompt u/informa l remarks. Nothing formal, but I could
picture him sharing his enth usiasm for public lands and how excited he is
to be there with all the volu nteers and how importa nt vo lunteers and
public-private partners hips are, etc. what do yo u th ink? I think the goal
is low-key, fu n, and he gets to meet vo lunteers and learn more about t he
park, etc . can we talk more tomorrow?

Russell Newell
Deputy Director of Commun ications

 U.S. Department of the Interior
(202) 208-6232
@Interior

On Thu, Sep 28, 2017 at 1 :37 PM, Gossett , Tanya
<tanya gossett@nps.gov > wrote:
Russell,
Will the Secretary want to deliver remarks of welcome or about
National Public Lands Day? Can you provide me with his preferred
text for introductions?
Thank you very much,
Tanya
Tanya M. Gossett
Superintendent
Prince William Forest Park
703-221-2366
Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 12:00 PM, Newell, Russell
<russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
thank you Jennifer - this looks great! We'd like to have the Secretary
participate. Tanya, thank you so much. Caroline Boulton (cc'd here)
from the Secretary's office will call you shortly to coordinate.
Russell
Russell Newell
Deputy Director of Communications
U.S. Department of the Interior
(202 ) 208-6232
@Interior

On Wed , Sep 27, 2017 at 11 :24 AM, Mummart , Jennifer
<jennifer mummart@nps.gov > wrote:
Hello Russell,
Below - please see information from Prince William Forest Park
about their National Public Lands Day event. Please let me or
Supt. Tanya Gossett (copied here and contact info below), know
what additional information you may need.
Thank you,
Jennifer

Jennifer Mummart
Associate Regional Director - Communications
National Park Service - National Capital Region
(202) 619-7174
www.nps.gov/ncro

 Prince William Forest Park
National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 30th
Lo cati on: Cabin Camp 1
GPS: 16450 Pleasant Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
Parking in main lot at entrance to the camp

08:30 - 09:00 Volunteer Check-in - Dining Hall
09: 00 09:10 Safe ty Tailgate for all vo lunte ers - Dining Hall
09:10 -1 3:00 Proje ct work - thr ough out Cabin Camp 1
Cabin Camp 1 volunteer projects include :
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Applying protective linseed oil to historic cabin floors
Staining wood siding of cabin A-10
Painting all cabin entry doors
Painting A-unit electrical meter cabinet
Clearing leaves from under all unit cabins
Splitting firewood for the fall/winter season
Pruning low branches in all Cabin Camp 1 units and along Pleasant
Road

Potomac Appa lachian Trail Club (PATC) volunteers will be working independent ly
of the Cabin Camp 1 groups on trail maintenance activities along South Valley Trail

13:00 End of event , staff clean up
The park is expecting more than 90 volunteers to attend the event. Confirmed
volunteer groups include the following.
Brownie Troop - 4 children
Cub Scout Troop - 15 children
Girl Scout Troop - 20 children
Boy Scout Troop - 7 children
Active duty military volunteers : 1 USAF and 7 USMC (USMC numbers likely to
increase on day of event )
Tanya M. Gossett
Superintendent
Prince Willi am Forest Park
703·221·2366

Join us @prwinps on Facebook
Learn more at www.nps.gov/prwi

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"Renner , Elinor" <elinor renner@ios.doi.gov>
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"Renner , Elinor" <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov >
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Caroline Boulton <caroline _boulton@ios.doi .gov>
Fwd: Dinner in-

Do you know when Leila's here?
--Forwarded message -From : Vincent Devito <vincent_devito@ ios.do i.gov>
Date: Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 11:28 AM
Subject: Dinner in Vienna , VA
To: "Re nner, Elinor" <elinor_renner@ios .do i.gov>

Hi,
Can you please find a Friday or Saturda . or Rvan and Scott and their
wives to come to my and Karyn's house
) for dinner? Maybe
October 7th or see w hat we can work. T an s.

Elinor Renner
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Specia l Ass istant to the Secretary
Washington , DC 20240
202-208-6087

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline _boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Tue Sep 19 2017 09:43:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Renner , Elinor" <elinor_renner@ios.doi .gov>
Re: Dinner in -

The next Friday or Saturday RZ is in tow n is actually next w eek (9/29-9/30) though Lola w on't be
here . Otherwise out of luck until November.
On Tue , Sep 19, 2017 at 11:38 AM , Renner, Elinor <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov > w rote :
Do you know when Leila's here?

 --Forwarded message --From : Vincent Devito <vincent devito@ ios.do i.gov>
Date: Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 11:28 AM
Subject: Dinner in Vie nna, VA
To: "Renner, Elinor" <elinor renner@ios .doi.gov >

Hi,
Can you please find a Friday or Saturda. or Rvan and Scott and their
wives to come to my and Karyn's house
for dinner? Maybe
October 7th or see what we can work. T an s.

Elinor Renner
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Specia l Ass istant to the Secretary
Washington , DC 20240
202-208-6087

Caroli ne Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

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"Bo ulton , Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Sep 11 2017 10:36 :59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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Tour Informat ion
W EST WING HANDOUT_ 4WW_Visitors _Guide .pdf W EST WING
HANDOUT _3West Wing Tour Route .pdf W EST WING
HANDOUT_ 1Boarding Pass.pdf

Hi Todd ,
Attached is the information for your tour. Please met Christine Murphy from the Wh ite House at
8:30pm . Please pay close attent ion to the prohib ited items list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van to ur for yo ur fam ily on the 15th at 9:00am. It begins in the C
Street lobby of the Departmen t (1849 C St NW). It shou ld last for the entire morning and into the
early afternoon ; they don't expect the other two guests signed up to show up so it w ill be up to
you!
Best,
Caroline
--Forwarded message - -From : Hackett , G
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 20 17 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomorro w (DeGhetto )
To: Carol ine Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >

Have them meet Christine Murphyon 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They can call her when they arrive - her cell is
Attached are information handouts.

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Caroline Boulton

 Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto (b)
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Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
Mon Sep 11 2017 15:13:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Tour Information

Awesome! Thanks Caroline! I'll review the docs you sent.
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
Attached is the information for your tour. Please met Christine Murphy from the White House
at 8:30pm. Please pay close attention to the prohibited items list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tour for your family on the 15th at 9:00am. It begins in the C
Street lobby of the Department (1849 C St NW). It should last for the entire morning and into
the early afternoon; they don't expect the other two guests signed up to show up so it will be
up to you!
Best,
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Hackett, G
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomorrow (DeGhetto)
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Have them meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They can call her when they arrive - her cell
is(b) (6)
Attached are information handouts.

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Todd DeGhetto (b)

>

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Todd DeGhetto <(b) (6)
Wed Sep 13 2017 08:32:30 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Tour Information

Caroline,
Thank you so very much. We all enjoyed the tour of the West Wing last night. Christine was
very helpful and informative.
For the van tour on Friday. What do you recommend for dress code?
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Todd DeGhetto <(b) (6)
Awesome! Thanks Caroline! I'll review the docs you sent.

wrote:

Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
Attached is the information for your tour. Please met Christine Murphy from the White
House at 8:30pm. Please pay close attention to the prohibited items list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tour for your family on the 15th at 9:00am. It begins in the
C Street lobby of the Department (1849 C St NW). It should last for the entire morning and
into the early afternoon; they don't expect the other two guests signed up to show up so it
will be up to you!
Best,
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Hackett, G
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomorrow (DeGhetto)
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>

-

Have them meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They can call her when they arrive - her
cell is (b) (6)
9.
Attached are information handouts.

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.go v I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Sep 13 20 17 09:16:47 GMT -0600 (MDT )
>
Todd DeGhetto
Re: Tour Information

There is no dress code! Something you'd want to be outside and potentially walking around a
monument in; I actually haven't been on one, but most people dress pretty casually.
On Wed , Sep 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM , Todd DeGhetto
Caroline,

> wrote:

Thank you so very much. We all enjoyed the to ur of the West Wing last night. Christine was
very helpful and informat ive.
For the van tour on Friday. What do you recomme nd for dress code?
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Todd DeGhetto .Awesome! Tha nks Caroline! I'll review the docs y~

> wrote :

Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Boulton , Caroline <caro line_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Todd,
Attached is the information for your to ur. Please met Christine Murphy from the White
House at 8:30pm. Please pay close attention to the prohibited items list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tour for your family on the 15th at 9:00am. It begins in
the C Street lobby of the Department (1849 C St NW). It should last for the entire morning
and into the early afternoon; they don't expect the other two guests signed up to show up
so it will be up to you!
Best,
Caroline
--Forwarded message --From: Hackett , G
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomorro w (DeGhetto)
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline_bou lton@ios.doi.gov>

 Have them meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They can call her when they arrive her cell is (b) (6)
Attached are information handouts.

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto (b)
From:
Sent:
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(6)

>
Todd DeGhetto <(b) (6)
Wed Sep 13 2017 09:20:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Tour Information

Great, thanks!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:16 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
There is no dress code! Something you'd want to be outside and potentially walking
around a monument in; I actually haven't been on one, but most people dress pretty
casually.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM, Todd DeGhetto (b)
Caroline,

(6)

> wrote:

Thank you so very much. We all enjoyed the tour of the West Wing last night.
Christine was very helpful and informative.
For the van tour on Friday. What do you recommend for dress code?
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Todd DeGhetto (b)

(6)

>

 w rote:
Aw esome ! Than ks Caro line ! I'll review the docs yo u sent.
Than ks again ,
Todd
On Mon , Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Bou lton , Caro line
<caro line boulton@ios.do i.gov > w rote:
Hi Todd,
Attached is the info rmation for yo ur tour. Please met Christine Murphy from
the Wh ite House at 8 :30pm. Please pay close attention to the prohib ited items
list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tour for your fam ily on the 15th at 9:00am. It
beg ins in the C Street lobby of the Department (1849 C St NW ). It sho uld last
for the ent ire morning and into the early afternoon ; they don't expec t the other
tw o guests sig ned up to show up so it w ill be up to you!
Best,
Caro line
--Forwarded message --From: Hackett , G
Date : Mon , Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomo rrow (DeGhetto)
To: Caro line Bo ulton <caroline bou lton@ios.doi.gov >

Havethem meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They can call her when
they arrive - her cell is
Attachedare information handouts.

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caro line Bo ulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto

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Subject:

Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
Wed Sep 13 2017 09:21:53 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Tour Information

Any idea if/when we may be able to link up with Z?
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:16 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
There is no dress code! Something you'd want to be outside and potentially walking
around a monument in; I actually haven't been on one, but most people dress pretty
casually.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM, Todd DeGhetto (b)
Caroline,

(6)

wrote:

Thank you so very much. We all enjoyed the tour of the West Wing last night.
Christine was very helpful and informative.
For the van tour on Friday. What do you recommend for dress code?
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
wrote:
Awesome! Thanks Caroline! I'll review the docs you sent.
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
Attached is the information for your tour. Please met Christine Murphy from
the White House at 8:30pm. Please pay close attention to the prohibited items
list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tour for your family on the 15th at 9:00am. It
begins in the C Street lobby of the Department (1849 C St NW). It should last
for the entire morning and into the early afternoon; they don't expect the other
two guests signed up to show up so it will be up to you!
Best,
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Hackett, G
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomorrow (DeGhetto)
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>

 Have them meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They can call her when
they arrive - her cell is (b) (6)
Attached are information handouts.

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Sep 14 2017 12:45:40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
>
Re: Tour Information

Hi Todd,
How is tomorrow at 3pm? It should be roughly around when the van tour gets back.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 11:21 AM, Todd DeGhetto (b)
Any idea if/when we may be able to link up with Z?

> wrote:

(6)

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:16 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
There is no dress code! Something you'd want to be outside and potentially
walking around a monument in; I actually haven't been on one, but most people
dress pretty casually.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM, Todd DeGhetto (b)
wrote:
Caroline,

(6)

>

Thank you so very much. We all enjoyed the tour of the West Wing last night.
Christine was very helpful and informative.

 For the van tour on Friday. What do you recommend for dress code?
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
wrote:
Awesome! Thanks Caroline! I'll review the docs you sent.
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
Attached is the information for your tour. Please met Christine Murphy from
the White House at 8:30pm. Please pay close attention to the prohibited
items list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tour for your family on the 15th at 9:00am.
It begins in the C Street lobby of the Department (1849 C St NW). It should
last for the entire morning and into the early afternoon; they don't expect the
other two guests signed up to show up so it will be up to you!
Best,
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Hackett, G
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomorrow (DeGhetto)
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Have them meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They can call her
.
when they arrive - her cell is(b) (6)
Attached are information handouts.

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

>
Todd DeGhetto >
Thu Sep 14 20 17 14:37:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Tour Information

That will work just fine.
Thanks!
On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 2:45 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov> wrote :
Hi Todd ,
How is tomorro w at 3pm? It should be roug hly aro und when the van tour gets back.
On Wed , Sep 13, 2017 at 11:21 AM , Todd DeGhetto
A ny idea if/w hen we may be able to link up with Z?

> wrote :

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 13, 2017 , at 11:16 AM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline_bo ulton@ ios.doi.gov> wrote:
There is no dress code! Somet hing you'd want to be outside and potentially
walk ing arou nd a monument in; I actually have n't been on one, but most people
dress pretty casually.
On Wed , Sep 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM , Todd DeGhetto
wrote:
Caro line,

>

Thank you so very much. We all enjoyed the to ur of the West Wi ng last
night. Christi ne was very helpful and informative.
For the va n to ur on Friday . What do you recomme nd for dress code?
Thanks again ,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Todd DeGhetto
wrote:
Awesome! Thanks Carol ine! I'll review the docs you sent.

>

 Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Boulton , Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > w rote:
Hi Todd,
Attached is the informat ion for yo ur to ur. Please met Chr ist ine Murphy
from the White House at 8:30pm . Please pay close attent ion to the
proh ibited items list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tour for your fami ly on the 15th at
9 :00am. It begins in the C Street lobby of the Department (1849 C St
NW). It sho uld last for the entire morn ing and into the early afternoon;
they don't expect the other tw o guests signed up to show up so it w ill be
up to you!
Best ,
Caro line
--Forwarded message --From: Hackett, G
Date: Mon , Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing to ur for tomorro w (DeGhetto )
To: Caroline Bou lton <caroline bou lton@ios.doi .gov >

Have them meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They can call her
when they arrive - her cell i
Attached are information handouts.

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caro line Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do
i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caro line Bou lton

 Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto (b)

>

(6)

From:
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To:
Subject:

Todd DeGhetto <(b) (6)
>
Fri Sep 15 2017 06:25:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Tour Information

Caroline, we are running a couple of minutes late. I will let you know once we park and start
heading to the lobby. Thank you
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 14, 2017, at 2:45 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
How is tomorrow at 3pm? It should be roughly around when the van tour gets back.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 11:21 AM, Todd DeGhetto <(b)
Any idea if/when we may be able to link up with Z?

(6)

> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:16 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
There is no dress code! Something you'd want to be outside and
potentially walking around a monument in; I actually haven't been on
one, but most people dress pretty casually.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
Caroline,

(b) (6)

Thank you so very much. We all enjoyed the tour of the West Wing
last night. Christine was very helpful and informative.
For the van tour on Friday. What do you recommend for dress
code?
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
(b) (6)
Awesome! Thanks Caroline! I'll review the docs you sent.

 Thanks agai n,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Boulton , Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Todd ,
Attached is the informatio n for yo ur to ur. Please met Christine
Murphy from the White House at 8:30pm . Please pay close
atte ntion to the prohib ited items list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tour for your fami ly on the 15th
at 9:00am. It begins in the C Street lobby of the Departme nt
(1849 C St NW). It should last for the entire morning and into the
early afternoon; they don't expect the other two guests signed
up to show up so it will be up to you!
Best,
Caro line
--Forwarded message --From: Hackett , G
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomorro w (DeGhetto )
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >

Have them meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They
can call her when they arrive - her cell is
Attached are information handouts.

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance

 Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto (b)

>

(6)

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
>
Fri Sep 15 2017 06:27:30 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Tour Information

What is your phone number?
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 14, 2017, at 2:45 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
How is tomorrow at 3pm? It should be roughly around when the van tour gets back.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 11:21 AM, Todd DeGhetto <t(b)
Any idea if/when we may be able to link up with Z?

(6)

> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:16 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
There is no dress code! Something you'd want to be outside and
potentially walking around a monument in; I actually haven't been on
one, but most people dress pretty casually.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
(b) (6)
Caroline,
Thank you so very much. We all enjoyed the tour of the West Wing
last night. Christine was very helpful and informative.
For the van tour on Friday. What do you recommend for dress
code?
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
(b) (6)
Awesome! Thanks Caroline! I'll review the docs you sent.
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Boulton, Caroline

 <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Todd,
Attached is the information for your to ur. Please met Christine
Murphy from the White House at 8:30pm . Please pay close
attention to the prohib ited items list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tour for your family on the 15th
at 9:00am. It begins in the C Street lobby of the Department
(1849 C St NW) . It should last for the entire morning and into the
early afternoon; they don't expect the other two guests signed
up to show up so it will be up to you!
Best,
Caroline
--Forwarded message --From: Hackett , G
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomorro w (DeGhetto)
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >

Have them meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8:30pm. They
can call her when they arrive - her cell is
Attached are information handouts.

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

 Todd DeGhetto <tdeghetto@gmail.com>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Todd DeGhetto <(b) (6)
>
Fri Sep 15 2017 07:02:12 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Tour Information

We mad it on time. I will end up with a parking ticket by the end of the day though.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 14, 2017, at 2:45 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
How is tomorrow at 3pm? It should be roughly around when the van tour gets back.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 11:21 AM, Todd DeGhetto (b)
Any idea if/when we may be able to link up with Z?

(6)

> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 13, 2017, at 11:16 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
There is no dress code! Something you'd want to be outside and
potentially walking around a monument in; I actually haven't been on
one, but most people dress pretty casually.
On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 10:32 AM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
<(b) (6)
Caroline,
Thank you so very much. We all enjoyed the tour of the West Wing
last night. Christine was very helpful and informative.
For the van tour on Friday. What do you recommend for dress
code?
Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
Awesome! Thanks Caroline! I'll review the docs you sent.

(b) (6)

Thanks again,
Todd
On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
Attached is the information for your tour. Please met Christine

 Murphy from the White House at 8:30pm . Please pay close
atte ntion to the prohib ited items list.
Elaine has confirmed a DOI van tou r for you r fami ly on the 15th
at 9:00am . It begins in the C Street lobby of the Departme nt
(1849 C St NW) . It shou ld last for the entire morning and into the
early afternoon; they don't expect the other two guests signed
up to show up so it will be up to you!
Best,
Caro line
--Forwarded message --From: Hackett , G
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Subject: West Wing tour for tomorro w (DeG hetto)
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >

Have them meet Christine Murphy on 17th and State Place at 8 :30pm. They
can call her when they arrive - her cell is .
Attached are information handouts.

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

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Scott Homme l <scott_hommel@ios.do i.gov>
Thu Sep 07 20 17 12:46: 16 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roskam , Gracey " <RoskamG@s tate.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>
Re: Call with Amb . Haley

Caroline, can you connect with Gracey?
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff
Department of t he Interior

On Sep 7, 2017 , at 2:31 PM, Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomoITow.

<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.g ov1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott homme l@ios.do i.gov)

 Sent: Thursda y, September 07, 2017 2:08 PM
To : Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Department of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov> wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you are well. Amb . Haley is looking to connect with Sec. Zinke sometime
today - she has a question for him (I don 't have any fmiher details on the topic).
Does he have any time to connect this afternoon?
Thanks an d best regards,
Gracey
<image001.jpg >Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Amb assador Nikki HaleylU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov1Desk: (2 12) 4 15-42871Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Sep 07 20 17 12:50:21 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ros kam , Gracey " <RoskamG@s tate.gov>
Re: Call with Amb . Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best number he should call? He's in an event , but we're going to try to get him on
the phone if it breaks a few minutes early .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Scott Homme l <scott homme l@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Caroline, can you con nect with Gracey?
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff
Department of the Interior

On Sep 7, 2017, at 2:31 PM, Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:

 She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomonow.

<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott homme l@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 2:08 PM
To : Roskam , Gracey
Subje ct: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depar tment of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you are well . Amb . Haley is looking to conn ect with Sec . Zinke
some time today - she has a question for him (I don't have any fmi her details
on the topic) . Does he have any time to conn ect this afternoon?
Thanks an d best regar ds,
Gracey

<image001.jpg> Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki HaleylU .S. Missio n to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Caro line Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Roskam, Gracey" <RoskamG@state.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Roskam , Gracey" <RoskamG@state .gov>
Thu Sep 07 2017 13:58 :27 GMT -0600 (MD T)
"Boulton, Caro line" <ca rol ine_ boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Call w ith Amb. Haley

 Attachments:

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Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorrow morning between 11: 15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto:caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subje ct: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best numbe r he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to 1:Iyto get him on the phone if
it breaks a few minute s early.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott homme l@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline , can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depar tment of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@ state.go v> wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomoITow.
<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state .gov1Desk: (212) 415-42871Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott homme l@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Thursday , September 07, 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subje ct: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel

 Chief of Staff
Depaii men t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 2017, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you ai·e well . Amb. Hale y is looking to conn ect with Sec . Zinke some time
today - she has a que stion for him (I don 't have any fmi her details on the topic) .
Does he have any time to connect this aftern oon?
Thanks an d best regards,
Gracey

<image001.jpg> Gracey Roskam
Dire ctor of Schedulin g and Ad vance
Offi ce of Amb assador Nikki HaleylU.S. Mission to the Unit ed Nat ions
RoskamG@state .gov1Desk: (212) 41 5-4287 1Cell : (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@i os.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boul ton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Sep 07 2017 14:04:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roskam , Gracey" <RoskamG@s tate.gov >
Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Attachments:

image001 .j pg

Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00-11 :30 meeting; w ould 15 minutes be enough for the phone call?
Alternatively, the Secretary is free from 3:15-4:30 .
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > w rote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorro w morn ing between 11:15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon ?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam

 Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state .gov !Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Caro line [mailto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best number he should call? He' s in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone
if it breaks a few minutes early .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM , Scott Hommel <scott homme l@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline , can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Department of the Inter ior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.g ov> wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomonow.

<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.go v1Desk: (212) 415-42871Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel [mailto:scott homme l@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 2:08 PM
To : Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Department of the Inter ior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.g ov> wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you are well . Amb . Haley is looking to conn ect with Sec. Zinke
sometime today - she has a quest ion for him (I don't have any fmi her deta ils
on the topic) . Doe s he have any time to conn ect this afternoon?

 Thanks an d best regar ds,
Gracey
<image001.jpg> Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambas sador Nikki HaleylU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (2 12) 4 15-4287 1Cell : (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1i or
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Roskam , Gracey" <RoskamG@state.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Roskam , Gracey" <RoskamG@state .gov>
Fri Sep 08 2017 06:58 :44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bou lton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Call w ith Amb. Haley
image001 .jpg

Hi Caroline,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of t ime . Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-1 1:45am today?
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki HaleylU .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Caroline [mai lto:caro line_bou lton @ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 4: 05 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subje ct: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00- 11:30 meeting; would 15 minute s be enough for the phone call? Alternatively , the
Secretaiy is free from 3:15-4:30.

 Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorro w morning between 11:15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk : (212) 415-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday, Septembe r 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam, Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best number he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone if
it breaks a few minute s early .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2 :46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel@i os.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline , can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Department of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomoITow.
<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedulin g and Advance
Office of Amb assador Nikki HaleylU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state .gov1Desk: (212) 415-428 71Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel [mailto:scott homme l@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday, Septembe r 07, 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam, Gracey

 Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to wo rk with?
Scott C. Homm el
Chief of Staff
Depaii ment of the Interior

On Sep 7, 2017, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@ state.go v> wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you ai·e well . Amb . Hal ey is looking to conn ect with Sec . Zinke some time
today - she has a que stion for him (I don 't have any fmi her details on the topic) .
Does he have any time to connect thi s afternoon?
Thanks an d best regards,
Gracey

<image001.jpg >Gracey Roskam
Dire ctor of Schedulin g and Advance
Offi ce of Amb assador Nikki HaleylU.S. Mission to the Unit ed Nat ions
RoskamG@s tate .gov1Desk: (212) 4 15-4287 1Cell : (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Cai·oline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Cai·oline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 08 2017 07:40:50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roskam , Gracey" <RoskamG@s tate.gov>
Re: Call with Amb. Haley
image001 .jpg

That works! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 8:58 AM , Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline,

 Yes - 15 min is plenty of time . Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-11 :45am today?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday, September 07 , 2017 4:05 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00- 11:30 meeting ; would 15 minutes be enough for the phone call? Alternatively,
the Secretaiy is free from 3 :15-4:30 .
Cai·oline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@ state .gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorro w morn ing between 11:15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday, September 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam, Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best number he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone
if it breaks a few minutes eai·ly.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2 :46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Cai·oline, can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depaiiment of the Interior

 On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomonow.

<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott hommel@ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Thursday, September 07 , 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam, Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depaiiment of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you ai·e well . Amb . Haley is looking to conne ct with Sec. Zinke
sometime today- she has a question for him (I don't have any fmiher detail s
on the topic) . Doe s he have any time to conne ct this afternoon?
Thanks and best regards ,
Gracey

<image001.jpg> Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambas sador Nikki HaleylU .S. Mis sion to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Cai·oline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@io s.doi.gov

 Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

"Roskam , Gracey" <RoskamG@state.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Roskam , Gracey " <RoskamG@state .gov>
Fri Sep 08 2017 07:45:23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Call w ith Amb. Haley
image001.j pg

Thank you!!
Her cell is best.
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Caroline [mai lto :caroline_bou lton@ ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 9 :41 AM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley

That works! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 8:58 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.go v> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of t ime . Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-11 :45am today?
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Caroline [mai lto :carol ine_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 4:05 PM

 To: Roskam , Gracey
Subj ect: Re : Call with Amb . Haley

Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00- 11:30 meeting ; would 15 minute s be enough for the phone call? Alternatively , the
Secretaiy is free from 3:15-4 :30.
Cai·oline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorrow morning between 11: 15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subje ct: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best numbe r he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone if
it break s a few minute s eai·ly.
Best,
Cai·oline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel @ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline , can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depaii men t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomoITow.
<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state .gov1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official

 UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott hommel@ios.doi .gov)
Sent: Thursday, Septe mber 07, 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Am b. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Department of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote :
Hi Scott,
I hope you are well. Amb . Haley is looking to connect with Sec. Zinke sometime
today - she has a question for him (I don 't have any fmih er details on the topic).
Does he have any time to connect this afternoon?
Thanks and best regards,
Gracey
<image001.jpg >Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Amb assador Nikki HaleylU.S . Mission to the United Natio ns
RoskamG@ state .gov1Desk: (212) 4 15-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios.doi.go v

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:
Attachment s :

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 08 2017 11 :01 :20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roskam , Gracey " <RoskamG@state .gov>
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Call with Amb. Haley
image001 .jpg

Hi Gracey,
The Secretary spoke to Ambassador Haley about his trip to New York next week and invited her
to join the Secretary on his tour of the Statue of Liberty on 9/ 12. They also agreed to do dinner
that even ing.
I wanted to a) let yo u know about this development in case it wasn't passed along to you and b)
start coordinating logistics! Rusty Roddy, our Director of Schedu ling & Advance , is on th is emai l
now. He will be advanc ing the Secretary's trip. We hadn't planned a dinner location for the night
of the 12th yet , so if Ambassador Haley has any preferences or suggestions , that would be
great ly appreciated!
On our end, we are staying in the Holiday Inn Manhattan Financial District. We are current ly
holding 3-5:30pm on 9/ 12 for the boat ride from Battery Park, tour of the Statue of Liberty, and
return trip to Manhattan. Brian Kilmeade from Fox & Friends and a news crew are also set to be
accompany ing them . If Ambassador Haley plans to join for that portion , please let us know how
many peop le we shou ld expect so that we can coordinate boats over .
You can reach me whenever at

(cell) or Rusty at

(cell).

Thanks,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 9:45 AM , Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Thank you!!
Her cell is best.
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk: (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton , Caro line [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent : Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 9:41 AM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley

 That works ! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 8:58 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.g ov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of time . Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-11 :45am today?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 4:05 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00- 11:30 meeting ; would 15 minutes be enough for the phone call? Alternatively,
the Secretaiy is free from 3:15-4:30 .
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG @state .gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorro w morn ing between 11:15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subje ct: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best numbe r he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone
if it breaks a few minutes early .
Best,
Cai·oline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hoillillel@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline , can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff

 Depaii men t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 2017, at 2 :31 PM , Roskam , Grac ey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomonow.

<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-42871Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott homme l@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursda y, September 07, 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depaii men t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 2017, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Grac ey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you ai·e well . Amb . Hale y is looking to conne ct with Sec. Zink e
some time today - she has a que stion for him (I don 't have any fmi her details
on the topi c) . Does he have any time to conne ct this aftern oon?
Thanks and best regai·ds,
Gracey

<image001.jpg> Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedulin g and Ad vance
Offi ce of Amb assador Nikki HaleylU .S. M ission to the Unit ed Nat ions
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 41 5-4287 1Cell : (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Cai·oline Boulton

 Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi. gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Roskam, Gracey" <RoskamG@state.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Roskam , Gracey " <RoskamG@s tate.gov>
Fri Sep 08 20 17 13:14:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.do i.gov>
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov>
RE: Call w ith Amb. Haley
image001.j pg

Hi Caroline and Rusty,
Thank you very much for the follow up - so apprec iate it! J
Amb . Haley is unfortunately unable to jo in the boat tour, but really apprec iates the invitation!
The Haleys are actually already committed to a dinner at 7:30pm on Tuesday, but they would like to
invite Sec . Zinke over for drinks at the ir residence at 6:00pm. Please let me know if that would work on
your end.
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state. gov!Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059

 Fro m: Boulton, Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Friday, Septembe r 08, 2017 1 :01 PM
To: Roskam, Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy
Subje ct: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
The Secretaiy spoke to Ambassado r Haley about his ti·ip to New York next week and invited her to j oin
th e Secretaiy on his tour of the Statue of Liberty on 9/ 12 . They also agreed to do dinner that evening.
I wanted to a) let you know about this developme nt in case it wasn't passed along to you and b) stait
coordinating logistics! Rusty Roddy , our Director of Scheduling & Advan ce, is on this email now. He
will be advan cing the Secretaiy's ti·ip. We hadn't planned a dinner location for th e night of the 12th yet , so
if Ambassado r Haley has any preferences or suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated!
On our end, we are staying in the Holiday Inn Manhattan Financial Disu-ict. We are cmTently holding 35:30pm on 9/ 12 for th e boat ride from Batte1y Park, tour of the Statue of Libe1ty, and return ti·ip to
Manhattan. Brian Kilmeade from Fox & Friends and a news crew ai·e also set to be accompanyi ng them.
If Ambassador Haley plans to join for th at po1tion, please let us know how many people we should expect
so that we can coordinate boats over.
You can reach me whenever at

(cell) or Rusty at

(cell).

Thanks,
Cai·oline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 9:45 AM, Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov > wrote:
Thank you!!
Her cell is best.
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Friday, Septembe r 08, 2017 9:41 AM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley
That works! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 8:58 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of t ime . Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-11 :45am today?
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations

 RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 4:05 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00-11 :30 meeting ; would 15 minu tes be enough for the phone call? Alternatively , the
Secretaiy is free from 3:15-4:30.
Cai·oline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.g ov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorrow morning between 11: 15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki HaleylU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is th e best number he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone if
it break s a few minute s eai·ly.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel @ios.doi.gov> wrote :
Cai·oline, can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depaii men t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.go v> wrote :
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomoITow.
<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambas sador Nikki Haley lU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state .gov1Desk: (212) 415-42871Cell: (646) 509-3059

 Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott hommel@ios.doi .gov)
Sent: Thursday, Septembe r 07, 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam, Gracey
Subje ct: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depaiime nt of the Inter ior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you ai·e well . Amb . Haley is looking to conn ect with Sec. Zinke sometime
today - she has a questio n for him (I don 't have any fmi her deta ils on the topic).
Does he have any time to connect this afternoon?
Thanks an d best regards ,
Gracey
<image001.jpg >Gracey Ro skam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki HaleylU.S. Missio n to the United Nations
RoskamG@ state .gov1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Cai·oline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 08 2017 14:30:01 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Ros kam , Gracey" <RoskamG@s tate.gov>
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Call with Amb . Haley
image001 .j pg

Hi Gracey,
Where is their residence? That sounds great ; they're going to be back at Battery Park at 5:30 so
they'd love to attend , I jus t want to check on the drive time up to their place !
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state .gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline and Rusty,
Thank you very much for the follow up - so appreciate it! J
Amb. Haley is unfortunately unable to join the boat tour , but really appreciates the inv itation!
The Haleys are actually already committed to a dinner at 7:30pm on Tuesday , but they would like to
invite Sec . Z inke over for drinks at the ir residence at 6:00pm. Please let me know if that would work on
your end .
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state .gov !Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

 From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 1:01 PM
To: Roskam, Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy

Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb . Haley

Hi Gracey,
The Secretaiy spoke to Ambassado r Haley about his ti·ip to New York next week and invited her to jo in
th e Secretaiy on his tour of the Statue of Liberty on 9/ 12 . They also agreed to do dinner that evening .
I wanted to a) let you know about this develop ment in case it wasn't passed along to you an d b) staii
coordinating logistics! Rusty Roddy, our Director of Scheduling & Advance, is on this email now. He
will be advan cing the Secretaiy's ti·ip. We hadn't planned a dinner locatio n for th e night of the 12th yet,
so if Ambassador Haley has any prefe rences or suggestio ns, that wou ld be greatly appr eciated!
On our end, we are staying in the Holiday Inn Manhat tan Fin an cial Disti·ict. We ai·e cun ently holding
3-5:30pm on 9/ 12 for th e boat ride from Batte1y Pai·k, tour of th e Statue of Liberty, and return ti·ip to
Manhat tan . Brian Kilmeade from Fox & Friends and a news crew ai·e also set to be accompanying
th em. If Ambassador Haley plans to join for th at po1iion, please let us know how many people we
should expect so that we can coord inate boats over.
You can reach me whenever at

(cell) or Rusty at

(cell) .

Thanks ,
Cai·oline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 9:45 AM , Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Thank you!!
Her cell is best.
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto :carol ine_bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 9:4 1 AM

To: Roskam, Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley
That works! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 8:58 AM , Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline ,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of time . Could we schedule a call from 11:35-11 :45am today?
Thanks,
Gracey

 De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton , Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 4:05 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00- 11:30 meeting ; would 15 minutes be enough for the phone call? Alternatively,
the Secretaiy is free from 3 :15-4:30 .
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorro w morn ing between 11:15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject : Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best number he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone
if it breaks a few minutes early .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel@i os.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline , can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depar tmen t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@ state.g ov> wrote :
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomon ow.

 <image001.jpg >Gracey Roskam
Direc tor of Scheduling and Advance
Offi ce of Ambassado r N ikki HaleylU .S. Mission to the United Nat ions
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott hommel@ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depar tmen t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you are well . Amb . Haley is looking to conne ct with Sec. Zinke
sometime today- she has a question for him (I don 't have any fmi her deta ils
on the topic) . Doe s he have any time to conne ct this afternoon?
Thanks and best regards ,
Gracey

<image001.jpg >Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambas sador Nikki HaleylU .S. Mis sion to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

 Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi. gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Roskam , Gracey" <RoskamG@state.gov>
"Roskam , Gracey " <RoskamG@s tate.gov>
Fri Sep 08 2017 14:32 :27 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ ios.do i.gov>
RE: Call w ith Amb. Haley
image001.j pg

From:
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Attachments:
Residence is at If 6:15 pm is ber.

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Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk : (212) 415-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Caroline [mai lto :caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 4: 30 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy
Subj ect: Re: Call with Amb . Haley

 Hi Gracey,
Where is their residence? That sound s great; they're going to be back at Batte1y Park at 5:30 so they'd
love to attend, I ju st want to check on the drive time up to their place!
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 3:14 PM, Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.go v> wrote:
Hi Caroline and Rusty,
Thank you very much for the follow up - so apprec iate it! J
Amb . Haley is unfortunately unable to jo in the boat tour, but really apprec iates the invitation!
The Haleys are actually already committed to a dinner at 7:30pm on Tuesday, but they would like to
invite Sec . Zinke over for drinks at the ir residence at 6:00pm. Please let me know if that would work on
your end.
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk : (212) 415-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 1 :01 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy

Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
The Secretaiy spoke to Ambas sador Haley about his trip to New York next week and invited her to j oin
the Secretaiy on his tour of the Statue of Liberty on 9/ 12 . They also agreed to do dinner that evening.
I wanted to a) let you know about this development in case it wasn't passed along to you and b) sta1t
coordin ating logistics! Rusty Roddy, our Dir ector of Scheduling & Advan ce, is on this email now. He
will be advan cing the Secretaiy's trip. We hadn't planned a dinner location for the night of the 12th yet, so
if Ambassa dor Haley has any preferences or suggestio ns, that would be greatly appreciated!
On our end, we ai·e staying in the Holiday Inn Manhattan Finan cial District. We are cunen tly holding 35:30pm on 9/ 12 for the boat ride from Batte1y Park , tour of the Statue of Libe1ty, and return trip to
Manhattan. Brian Kilmeade from Fox & Friend s and a news crew ai·e also set to be accompanying them .
If Ambassador Haley plan s to join for that po1tion, please let us know how man y people we should expect
so that we can coordinate boats over.
You can reach me whenever at

(cell) or Rusty at

(cell).

Thanks ,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 9:45 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:

 Thank you!!
Her cell is best.
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 9:41 AM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
That works! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 8:58 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@ state.go v> wrote :
Hi Caroline,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of t ime . Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-11 :45am today?
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 4:05 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00- 11:30 meeting; would 15 minutes be enough for the phone call? Alternat ively , the
Secretaiy is free from 3:15-4 :30.
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@ state.g ov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorro w morning between 11: 15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon ?
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287 ICell: (646 ) 509-3059

 Fro m: Boulton , Caroline [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best numbe r he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone if
it breaks a few minute s early.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2 :46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel @ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline , can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depar tment of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomoITow.
<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state .gov1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
Official
UNCLASSIFIED
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From: Scott Hommel [mailto:scott homme l@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07, 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subje ct: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Do you have some open window s to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depar tment of the Interior

 On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you are well . Amb . Hale y is looking to conn ect with Sec. Zinke some time
today- she has a que stion for him (I don 't have any fmi her details on the topic) .
Does he have any time to connect this afternoon ?
Thanks and best regards ,
Gracey

<image001.jpg >Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedulin g and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki HaleylU.S. Mission to the United Natio ns
RoskamG@ state .gov1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi .gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi .gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi .gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departme nt of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

 "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 08 2017 14 :35:12 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roskam , Gracey " <RoskamG@s tate.gov >
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6: 15 would be great! Gives some time for traffic and/or if they get in a little late .
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state .gov> w rote :

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Residence is
If 6:15 pm is be,rer,'we can
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From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 4:30 PM

To: Roskam, Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb . Haley

Hi Grace y,
Where is their residence? That sound s great ; they're going to be back at Batte1y Park at 5:30 so they'd
love to attend , I ju st want to check on the drive time up to their place!
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 3:14 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state. gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline and Rusty,
Thank you very much for the follow up - so appreciate it! J
Amb. Haley is unfortunately unable to join the boat tour, but really appreciates the inv itation!
The Haleys are actually already committed to a dinner at 7:30pm on Tuesday, but they would like to
invite Sec . Z inke over for drinks at the ir residence at 6:00pm. Please let me know if that would work on
your end .
Thanks,
Gracey
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Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations

 RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 1:01 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy

Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
The Secretaiy spoke to Ambas sador Haley about his ti·ip to New York next week and invited her to join
th e Secretaiy on his tour of the Statue of Liberty on 9/ 12 . They also agreed to do dinner that evening .
I wanted to a) let you know about this develop ment in case it wasn't passe d along to you and b) staii
coordin ating logistics! Rusty Roddy, our Director of Schedulin g & Advance, is on this email now. He
will be advan cing the Secretaiy's ti·ip. We hadn't plann ed a dinner location for th e night of the 12th yet,
so if Ambassador Haley has any preference s or sugge stions, that wou ld be greatly appr eciated !
On our end, we are staying in the Holiday Inn Manhattan Finan cial Disti·ict. We ai·e cunen tly holding
3-5:30pm on 9/ 12 for th e boat ride from Batte1y Pai·k, tour of th e Statue of Liberty , and return ti·ip to
Manhattan. Brian Kilmeade from Fox & Friend s and a news crew ai·e also set to be accompanying
th em. If Ambassador Haley plan s to join for that po1iion, please let us know how many people we
should expect so that we can coord inate boats over.
You can reach me whenever at

(cell) or Rusty at

(cell) .

Thanks ,
Cai·oline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 9:45 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Thank you!!
Her cell is best.
Thanks,
Gracey
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Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 9:4 1 AM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
That works ! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 8:58 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of time . Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-11 :45am today?
Thanks,
Gracey

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Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton , Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 4:05 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00- 11:30 meeting ; would 15 minutes be enough for the phone call? Alternatively,
the Secretaiy is free from 3 :15-4:30 .
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorro w morn ing between 11:15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject : Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best number he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone
if it breaks a few minutes early .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel@i os.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline , can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depar tmen t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@ state.g ov> wrote :
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomon ow.

 <image001.jpg >Gracey Roskam
Direc tor of Scheduling and Advance
Offi ce of Ambassado r N ikki HaleylU .S. Mission to the United Nat ions
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
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From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott homme l@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depaii men t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you ai·e well . Amb . Haley is looking to conne ct with Sec. Zinke
sometime today- she has a question for him (I don't have any fmi her deta ils
on the topic) . Does he have any time to conne ct this afternoon?
Thanks and best regai·ds,
Gracey

<image001.jpg >Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki HaleylU .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Cai·oline Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Carolin e Boulton
Department of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@io s.doi.gov

Carolin e Boulton
Department of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@io s.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Roddy , Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Fri Sep 08 2017 14 :46:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Roskam , Gracey" <RoskamG@s tate.gov>
Re: Call with Amb. Haley
image001 .j pg

Thanks, Gracey. I will be on the qrou nd in NYC with the Secretary . If you need to reach us for
any reason, my cell number is
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4:35 PM, Boulton, Caro line <caroli ne boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:

 6:15 would be great! Gives some time for traffic and/or if they get in a little late.
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov> wrote:
(b) (6)

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Residence is at
If 6:15 pm is better, we can definitely do that.

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From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 4:30 PM

To: Roskam, Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy
Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley
Hi Gracey,
Where is their residence? That sounds great; they're going to be back at Battery Park at 5:30 so
they'd love to attend, I just want to check on the drive time up to their place!
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline and Rusty,
Thank you very much for the follow up – so appreciate it! J
Amb. Haley is unfortunately unable to join the boat tour, but really appreciates the invitation!
The Haleys are actually already committed to a dinner at 7:30pm on Tuesday, but they would like to
invite Sec. Zinke over for drinks at their residence at 6:00pm. Please let me know if that would work
on your end.
Thanks,
Gracey

•

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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov Desk: (212) 415-4287 Cell: (646) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 1:01 PM
To: Roskam, Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy

Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley
Hi Gracey,
The Secretary spoke to Ambassador Haley about his trip to New York next week and invited her to

 join the Secretaiy on his tour of the Statue of Liberty on 9/12. They also agreed to do dinner that
evemng.
I wanted to a) let you know about this development in case it wasn't passe d along to you and b) staii
coordinating logistics! Rusty Roddy, our Director of Schedulin g & Advance, is on this email now.
He will be advancing the Secretary's ti·ip. We hadn't planned a dinner location for the night of the
12th yet, so if Ambassador Haley has any pre ferences or sugge stions, that wou ld be greatly
appreciated!
On our end, we ai·e staying in the Holiday Inn Manhattan Finan cial Disti·ict. We ai·e cunentl y
holding 3-5:30pm on 9/ 12 for the boat ride from Batte1y Pai·k, tour of the Statue of Libe1iy, and
return ti·ip to Manhattan. Brian Kilmeade from Fox & Friends and a news crew are also set to be
accompanying them . If Ambassador Haley plan s to join for that po1iion, please let us know how
man y people we should expect so that we can coordinate boats over.
You can reach me whenever at

(cell) or Rusty at

(cell) .

Thanks,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 9:45 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Thank you!!
Her cell is best.
Thanks,
Gracey
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Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday , September 08 , 2017 9:41 AM

To: Roskam, Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley
That works! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 8:58 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of time. Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-11 :45am today?
Thanks,
Gracey
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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@sta te .gov1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 4 :05 PM

To: Roskam, Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley

 Hi Gracey ,
He does have an 11:00-11 :30 meeting; would 15 minu tes be enough for the phone call?
Alterna tively, the Secreta1y is free from 3:15-4:30.
Caroline
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG @state .gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorrow morn ing between 11: 15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell: (646) 509-3059

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto:caroline bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey ,
What is the best numb er he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the
phone if it breaks a few minute s early .
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 2 :46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel @ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline, can you connect with Gracey?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Departm ent of the Interior

On Sep 7, 2017 , at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.g ov> wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomonow.
<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley lU .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG @state. govlDesk: (212) 415-42871Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
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From: Scott Hommel (mailto:scott hommel@ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C . Hommel
Chief of Staff
Departm ent of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you are well . Amb . Haley is looking to conne ct with Sec. Zinke
sometime today- she has a question for him (I don't have any fmiher
details on the topic). Does he have any time to connect this afternoon ?
Thanks and best regards ,
Gracey
<image001.jpg >Gracey Roskam
Director of Sched ulin g and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki HaleylU .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official
UNCLASSIFIED

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@io s.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Inte1i or
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton @ios.doi.gov 1 Scheduling @ios.doi. gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Inte1i or
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@i os.doi.gov 1 Scheduling@io s.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton @ios.doi.gov 1 Scheduling @ios.doi. gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.go
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"Roskam , Gracey" <RoskamG@state.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Ros kam , Gracey " <Ros kamG@s tate.gov>
Sat Sep 09 2017 06:49 :13 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russe ll" <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov> , "Boulton ,
Caro line" <caro line_ boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
RE: Call w ith Amb. Haley
image001.j pg

Hi Rusty,
Great, thanks! The Haleys have to leave by 7 for their dinner , so they will have 45 minutes for cockta ils.
Will anyone else in addition to you and Sec. Zinke join at the residence for drinks?
Thanks and if you need anything, all my info is below .
Gracey
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Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk : (212) 415-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Roddy , Russell [mai lto :russe ll_roddy@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 4:46 PM
To: Boulton, Caroline

 Cc : Roskam, Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Thanks , Gracey. I will be on the ground in NYC with the Secretaiy. If you need to reach us for any
reason , my cell number is
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 4:35 PM, Boulton , Caroline <caroline boulton@io s.doi.gov> wrote:
6:15 wou ld be great! Gives some time for traffic and/or if they get in a little late.

De
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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk : (212) 415-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Caroline [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 4:30 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
Where is their residence? That sound s great; they're going to be back at Batte1y Park at 5:30 so they'd
love to attend , I ju st want to check on the drive time up to their place!
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 3:14 PM , Ro skam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline and Rusty,
Thank you very much for the follow up - so appreciate it! J
Amb . Haley is unfortunately unable to jo in the boat tour, but really appreciates the invitation!
The Haleys are actually already committed to a dinner at 7:30pm on Tuesday, but they would like to
invite Sec . Zinke over for drinks at the ir residence at 6:00pm. Please let me know if that would work on
your end.
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk : (212) 415-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Caroline [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 1 :01 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy

 Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
The Secretaiy spoke to Ambas sador Haley about his ti·ip to New York next week and invited her to j oin
the Secretaiy on his tour of the Statue of Liberty on 9/ 12 . They also agreed to do dinner that evening.
I wanted to a) let you know about this development in case it wasn't passed along to you and b) stait
coordin ating logistics! Rusty Roddy , our Director of Scheduling & Advan ce, is on this email now. He
will be advan cing the Secretaiy's ti·ip. We hadn't plann ed a dinner location for the night of the 12th yet, so
if Ambas sador Haley has any preferences or suggestio ns, that would be greatly appr eciated!
On our end, we are staying in the Holiday Inn Manhattan Fin ancial Disu-ict. We are cmTently holding 35:30pm on 9/ 12 for the boat ride from Batte1y Park , tour of the Statue of Libe1ty, and return ti·ip to
Manhattan. Brian Kilmeade from Fox & Friend s and a news crew are also set to be accompanying them .
If Ambassador Haley plan s to join for that po1tion, please let us know how man y people we should expect
so that we can coordinate boats over.
You can reach me whenever a

(cell) or Rusty at

(cell).

Thanks ,
Cai·oline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 9:45 AM, Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov > wrote:
Thank you!!
Her cell is best.
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Caroline [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 9:41 AM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
That works ! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 8:58 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of time . Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-11 :45am today?
Thanks ,
Gracey
De
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ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk : (2 12) 4 15-4287ICell: (646 ) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Caroline [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov]

 Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07, 2017 4:05 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subj ect: Re: Call with Amb . Haley

Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00- 11:30 meeting; would 15 minutes be enough for the phone call? Alternatively , the
Secretaiy is free from 3:15-4:30.
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorrow morning between 11: 15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
De
scr
ipti Gracey Roskam
Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto :carol ine bou lton@ ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best numbe r he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone if
it breaks a few minutes eai·ly.
Best,
Cai·oline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott homme l@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Caroline , can you connect with Gracey ?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depaii men t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomoITow.
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Sent: Thursday , Septembe r 07, 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subje ct: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Departme nt of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you are well. Amb . Haley is looking to connect with Sec. Zinke sometime
today - she has a question for him (I don 't have any fmiher details on the topic).
Does he have any time to connect this afternoon?
Thanks an d best regards,
Gracey
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Director of Scheduling and Advance
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RoskamG@ state .gov1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
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Hey, Gracey. I th ink I started a reply to this yesterday on my phone and never sent. ..but,
Secretary and Mrs. Zinke (Lola) will be the only ones coming over (besides Security Detail).
Rusty
On Sat, Sep 9, 2017 at 8:49 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state .gov> wrote:
Hi Rusty,
Great, thanks! The Haleys have to leave by 7 for their dinner, so they will have 45 minutes for

 cocktails .
Will anyone else in addition to you and Sec . Zinke join at the residence for drinks?
Thanks and if you need anything, all my info is below .
Gracey
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From: Roddy , Russell [mai lto:russell roddy@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 4:46 PM
To: Boulton, Caro line
Cc: Roskam , Gracey
Subject : Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Thanks , Gracey. I will be on the ground in NYC with the Secretaiy . If you need to reach us for any
reason , my cell number is
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 4:35 PM , Boulto n, Caroline <caroline boult on@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
6:15 wou ld be great! Gives some time for traffic and/or if they get in a little late.

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From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 4:30 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
Where is their residence? That sound s great; they're going to be back at Batte1y Park at 5:30 so they'd
love to attend , I ju st want to check on the drive time up to their place!
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 3:14 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline and Rusty,
Thank you very much for the follow up - so appreciate it! J
Amb. Haley is unfortunately unable to join the boat tour, but really appreciates the invitation!
The Haleys are actually already committed to a dinner at 7:30pm on Tuesday, but they would like to
invite Sec . Z inke over for drinks at the ir residence at 6:00pm. Please let me know if that would work on
your end .

 Thanks ,
Gracey
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From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 1:01 PM
To: Roskam, Gracey
Cc: Rusty Roddy

Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
The Secretaiy spoke to Ambassado r Haley about his ti·ip to New York next week and invited her to join
th e Secretaiy on his tour of the Statue of Liberty on 9/ 12 . They also agreed to do dinner that evening .
I wanted to a) let you know about this develop ment in case it wasn't passed along to you an d b) staii
coordinating logistics! Rusty Roddy, our Director of Scheduling & Advance, is on this email now. He
will be advan cing the Secretaiy's ti·ip. We hadn't planned a dinner location for th e night of the 12th yet,
so if Ambassador Haley has any prefe rences or suggestio ns, that wou ld be greatly appr eciated!
On our end, we are staying in the Holiday Inn Manhat tan Fin an cial Disti·ict. We ai·e cun ently holding
3-5:30pm on 9/ 12 for th e boat ride from Batte1y Pai·k, tour of th e Statue of Liberty, and return ti·ip to
Manhat tan . Brian Kilmeade from Fox & Friends and a news crew ai·e also set to be accompanying
th em. If Ambassador Haley plans to join for th at po1iion, please let us know how many people we
should expect so that we can coord inate boats over.
You can reach me whenever at

(cell) or Rusty at

(cell) .

Thanks ,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 9:45 AM , Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG @state.gov> wrote:
Thank you!!
Her cell is best.
Thanks ,
Gracey
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From: Boulto n, Caroline [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 9:4 1 AM

To: Roskam, Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb . Haley
That works! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley?

 On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 8:58 AM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG @state.g ov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Yes - 15 min is plenty of time . Could we schedule a call from 11 :35-11 :45am today?
Thanks,
Gracey
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From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday, September 07 , 2017 4:05 PM

To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re : Call with Amb . Haley
Hi Gracey,
He does have an 11 :00-11 :30 meeting; would 15 minu tes be enough for the phone call? Alternatively,
th e Secretaiy is free from 3:15-4:30 .
Cai·oline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@ state.gov> wrote:
Hi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorro w morn ing between 11:15-11 :45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks,
Gracey
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Director of Schedul ing and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley!U .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov !Desk: (212) 415-4287ICell : (646 ) 509-3059

From: Boulton, Caro line [mai lto:carol ine bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Thursday, September 07 , 2017 2:50 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call w ith Amb. Haley

Hi Gracey,
What is the best number he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to tiy to get him on the phone
if it breaks a few minu tes eai·ly.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel@i os.doi.gov> wrote:
Cai·oline, can you connect with Gracey?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depaiiment of the Interior

 On Sep 7, 20 17, at 2:3 1 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
She is available now - 3pm and from 11-11 :45am tomonow.

<image001.jpg>Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
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RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059
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Sent: Thursday , September 07 , 2017 2:08 PM
To: Roskam , Gracey
Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley

Do you have some open windows to work with?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Depar tmen t of the Interior

On Sep 7, 20 17, at 1:37 PM , Roskam , Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott,
I hope you are well . Amb . Haley is looking to conne ct with Sec. Zinke
sometime today- she has a question for him (I don't have any fmi her deta ils
on the topic) . Does he have any time to conne ct this afternoon?
Thanks and best regards ,
Gracey

<image001.jpg> Gracey Roskam
Director of Scheduling and Advance
Office of Ambassador Nikki HaleylU .S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov 1Desk: (212) 415-4287 1Cell: (646) 509-3059

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Departmen t of the Inte1ior
Scheduling & Advance
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Departmen t of the Inte1ior
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All good. Ok thanks! Amb. Haley and her husband, Michael, are looking forward to seeing them!
________________________________ From: Roddy, Russell <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 4:33:02 PM To: Roskam, Gracey Cc: Boulton, Caroline
Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley Hey, Gracey. I think I started a reply to this yesterday on my
phone and never sent...but, Secretary and Mrs. Zinke (Lola) will be the only ones coming over
(besides Security Detail). Rusty On Sat, Sep 9, 2017 at 8:49 AM, Roskam, Gracey
<RoskamG@state.gov wrote: Hi Rusty, Great, thanks! The Haleys have to leave by 7 for their
dinner, so they will have 45 minutes for cocktails. Will anyone else in addition to you and Sec.
Zinke join at the residence for drinks? Thanks and if you need anything, all my info is below.
Gracey [Description: Description: Description:
cid:image001.png@01CC609F.D3CF5A70]Gracey Roskam Director of Scheduling and
Advance Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov<mailto:RoskamG@state.gov> Desk: (212) 415-4287 Cell: (646) 509-3059
From: Roddy, Russell [mailto:russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov<mailto:russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>]
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 4:46 PM To: Boulton, Caroline Cc: Roskam, Gracey Subject:
Re: Call with Amb. Haley Thanks, Gracey. I will be on the ground in NYC with the Secretary. If
you need to reach us for any reason, my cell number is(b) (6)
. On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at
4:35 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov wrote: 6:15 would be great! Gives
some time for traffic and/or if they get in a little late. On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Roskam,
Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov wrote: Residence is at (b) (6)
If 6:15 pm is better, we can definitely do that. [Description: Description: Description:
cid:image001.png@01CC609F.D3CF5A70]Gracey Roskam Director of Scheduling and
Advance Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov<mailto:RoskamG@state.gov> Desk: (212) 415-4287 Cell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Caroline
[mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>] Sent: Friday,
September 08, 2017 4:30 PM To: Roskam, Gracey Cc: Rusty Roddy Subject: Re: Call with
Amb. Haley Hi Gracey, Where is their residence? That sounds great; they're going to be back at
Battery Park at 5:30 so they'd love to attend, I just want to check on the drive time up to their
place! Best, Caroline On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov
wrote: Hi Caroline and Rusty, Thank you very much for the follow up – so appreciate it! :) Amb.
Haley is unfortunately unable to join the boat tour, but really appreciates the invitation! The
Haleys are actually already committed to a dinner at 7:30pm on Tuesday, but they would like to
invite Sec. Zinke over for drinks at their residence at 6:00pm. Please let me know if that would
work on your end. Thanks, Gracey [Description: Description: Description:
cid:image001.png@01CC609F.D3CF5A70]Gracey Roskam Director of Scheduling and
Advance Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov<mailto:RoskamG@state.gov> Desk: (212) 415-4287 Cell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Caroline
[mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>] Sent: Friday,
September 08, 2017 1:01 PM To: Roskam, Gracey Cc: Rusty Roddy Subject: Re: Call with
Amb. Haley Hi Gracey, The Secretary spoke to Ambassador Haley about his trip to New York
next week and invited her to join the Secretary on his tour of the Statue of Liberty on 9/12. They
also agreed to do dinner that evening. I wanted to a) let you know about this development in
case it wasn't passed along to you and b) start coordinating logistics! Rusty Roddy, our Director
of Scheduling & Advance, is on this email now. He will be advancing the Secretary's trip. We
hadn't planned a dinner location for the night of the 12th yet, so if Ambassador Haley has any
preferences or suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated! On our end, we are staying in
the Holiday Inn Manhattan Financial District. We are currently holding 3-5:30pm on 9/12 for the
boat ride from Battery Park, tour of the Statue of Liberty, and return trip to Manhattan. Brian

 Kilmeade from Fox & Friends and a news crew are also set to be accompanying them. If
Ambassador Haley plans to join for that portion, please let us know how many people we should
expect so that we can coordinate boats over. You can reach me whenever at (b) (6)
(cell) or Rusty at (b) (6)
(cell). Thanks, Caroline On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 9:45 AM,
Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov wrote: Thank you!! Her cell is best. Thanks, Gracey
[Description: Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01CC609F.D3CF5A70]Gracey
Roskam Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Mission to
the United Nations RoskamG@state.gov<mailto:RoskamG@state.gov> Desk: (212) 4154287 Cell: (646) 509-3059 From: Boulton, Caroline
[mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>] Sent: Friday,
September 08, 2017 9:41 AM To: Roskam, Gracey Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley That
works! What is the best number for him to reach Ambassador Haley? On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at
8:58 AM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov wrote: Hi Caroline, Yes – 15 min is plenty of
time. Could we schedule a call from 11:35-11:45am today? Thanks, Gracey [Description:
Description: Description: cid:image001.png@01CC609F.D3CF5A70]Gracey Roskam Director of
Scheduling and Advance Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov<mailto:RoskamG@state.gov> Desk: (212) 415-4287 Cell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Caroline
[mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>] Sent: Thursday,
September 07, 2017 4:05 PM To: Roskam, Gracey Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley Hi
Gracey, He does have an 11:00-11:30 meeting; would 15 minutes be enough for the phone
call? Alternatively, the Secretary is free from 3:15-4:30. Caroline On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 3:58
PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov wrote: Hi Caroline, Thanks so much for your help.
Can we set up a call tomorrow morning between 11:15-11:45 or else later that afternoon?
Thanks, Gracey [Description: Description: Description:
cid:image001.png@01CC609F.D3CF5A70]Gracey Roskam Director of Scheduling and
Advance Office of Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov<mailto:RoskamG@state.gov> Desk: (212) 415-4287 Cell: (646) 509-3059
From: Boulton, Caroline
[mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>] Sent: Thursday,
September 07, 2017 2:50 PM To: Roskam, Gracey Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley Hi
Gracey, What is the best number he should call? He's in an event, but we're going to try to get
him on the phone if it breaks a few minutes early. Best, Caroline On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 2:46
PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov wrote: Caroline, can you connect with Gracey?
Scott C. Hommel Chief of Staff Department of the Interior On Sep 7, 2017, at 2:31 PM, Roskam,
Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov wrote: She is available now – 3pm and from 11-11:45am
tomorrow. Gracey Roskam Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of Ambassador Nikki
Haley U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov<mailto:RoskamG@state.gov> Desk: (212) 415-4287 Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official UNCLASSIFIED Official UNCLASSIFIED Official UNCLASSIFIED Official
UNCLASSIFIED Official UNCLASSIFIED Official UNCLASSIFIED Official UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scott Hommel [mailto:scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2017
2:08 PM To: Roskam, Gracey Subject: Re: Call with Amb. Haley Do you have some open
windows to work with? Scott C. Hommel Chief of Staff Department of the Interior On Sep 7,
2017, at 1:37 PM, Roskam, Gracey <RoskamG@state.gov wrote: Hi Scott, I hope you are well.
Amb. Haley is looking to connect with Sec. Zinke sometime today – she has a question for him
(I don’t have any further details on the topic). Does he have any time to connect this afternoon?
Thanks and best regards, Gracey Gracey Roskam Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of
Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Mission to the United Nations
RoskamG@state.gov<mailto:RoskamG@state.gov> Desk: (212) 415-4287 Cell: (646) 509-3059
Official UNCLASSIFIED -- Caroline Boulton Department of the Interior Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov> l
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Scheduling@ios.doi.gov> -- Caroline Boulton Department of the
Interior Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov> l
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Scheduling@ios.doi.gov> -- Caroline Boulton Department of the
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Scheduling@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Scheduling@ios.doi.gov> -- Caroline Boulton Department of the
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Scheduling@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Scheduling@ios.doi.gov> -- Caroline Boulton Department of the
Interior Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov> l
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov<mailto:Scheduling@ios.doi.gov> -- Caroline Boulton Department of the
Interior Scheduling & Advance
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Ryan Zinke
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Ryan,
We're looking fo1wa rd to seeing you monday night. The guests will aiTive at Remy's at 7:30 but we
know you won't aITive until 8pm . They are located at
The Chef is planning to serve
dinner soon after you an d Lola aiTive .
Here's the list of attendees
Herny & Vanessa Cornell (Herny rnns Cornell Capital, a large private equity fund ; fo1mer paiiner at
Goldman Sachs; you met him at the Yellowstone Club; Board of Directors of Navy SEAL Foundation)
Jeromy & Stephanie Williams (Navy Captain and recent CO of Dev Group; cmTently fellow at Council of
Foreign Relations)
Steve Wisotzki & Jennifer (Steve rnns Global Security for JPM ; retired SEAL an d Boai·d of Navy SEAL
Foundation; Jennifer is an entrepren eur ...founded Beauty Bar)
Gaiy and Penny Kosinski (Gaiy grew up with bobby smith and me in pittsburgh; rnns Kore Capital, a
large hedge fund in Palm Beach; you met him at the Yellowstone Club ...owns two prop e1i ies there)
Ken Pontai·elli (Ken is a recently retired paiiner of Goldman Sachs; buys lai·ge energy compan ies)
Tom Arenz (Naval Academy late 70s; graduated with Bob Haiw ard; Managing pa1iner of Hai-vest
Capital, a large private equity fund)
Brian O'Callahan (CEO of CPI, a top Wall Street headhunting furn)
Best regards
Jack
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TPG Capital
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T, I have ccd caroline to assist. Ellaine will also contact u on tours, etc. Hooyah..Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
>
Date: 08/26/2017 1:20 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: ryanzinke <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up
Z,
All that sounds outstanding!!! WH tour, top of the Lincoln, monuments... Whatever time you
have to spare we greatly appreciate! We have booked stuff for the weekend already. The 11th
through the 15th are wide open if that still works. If not let me know.
Hooyah!!!
Todd.
See you soon,
V/R Todd.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 25, 2017, at 8:11 PM, ryanzinke <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Todd, I would be happy to offer a vip tour of the monuments and an office call. Ever

 been to the top of the Lincoln monumen t ? Let me know if you want a W H tour. I am
looking for a dep uty chief of staff. Hooyah . Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

>

Possible Link up
Mr. Secretary (Ryan)
My fam ily is qoinq to be in the DC area 9 -15 Sept

Cheer Brother,
V/ R Todd

Todd DeGhetto <tdeghetto@gmail.com>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

Todd DeGhetto
>
Sat Aug 26 2017 14 :33:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ryanzinke
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Thanks Brother !
Sent from my iPhone
wrote :

On A ug 26, 2017, at 4 :25 PM, ryanzinke

T, I have ccd caroline to assist. Ellaine will also contact u on tours, etc . Hooyah ..Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-Original messa e -From : Todd DeGhetto
Date: 08/26/2017 1:20
To: ryanzin ke
Subject: Re: Comms

>

 z,
All that sounds outstanding!!! W H tour, top of the Lincoln , monuments ... Whatever
time you have to spare we great ly appreciate ! We have booked stuff for the weekend
already . The 11th through the 15th are wide open if that still works . If not let me
know.
Hooyah !!!
Todd.
See yo u soon ,
V/ R Todd.
Sent from my iPhone
wrote :

On A ug 25, 2017, at 8:11 PM, ryanzinke

Todd, I would be happy to offer a vip tour of the monuments and an office
cal l. Ever been to the top of the Lincoln monument ? Let me know if yo u
want a WH tour . I am looking for a dep uty chief of staff . Hooyah . Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

>

Possible Link up
Mr. Secretary (Ryan)
My fam ily is QoinQ to be in the DC area 9 -15 Sept.

Are

Cheer Brother,
V/ R Todd

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Aug 28 2017 07:20 :50 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Todd DeGhetto
>
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up
WAV ES Form .csv

 Hi Todd,
How many people are in your group? For White House tours, we do need to submit security
information to the White House before the request can be considered. I have attached the
security WAVES form. Please fill it out and return it as soon as possible. SSNs are not required
for those under the age of 16 I believe; I will confirm that for you though!
Once we know your group size, I can reach out to Elaine to determine availability for the DOI
van tours of the national monuments.
Best,
Caroline
On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 4:33 PM, Todd DeGhetto <(b)
Thanks Brother!

(6)

> wrote:

Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 26, 2017, at 4:25 PM, ryanzinke <(b)

wrote:

(6)

T, I have ccd caroline to assist. Ellaine will also contact u on tours, etc. Hooyah..Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message ------->
From: Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
Date: 08/26/2017 1:20 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: ryanzinke <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up
Z,
All that sounds outstanding!!! WH tour, top of the Lincoln, monuments...
Whatever time you have to spare we greatly appreciate! We have booked stuff for
the weekend already. The 11th through the 15th are wide open if that still works. If
not let me know.
Hooyah!!!
Todd.
See you soon,
V/R Todd.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 25, 2017, at 8:11 PM, ryanzinke <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Todd, I would be happy to offer a vip tour of the monuments and an
office call. Ever been to the top of the Lincoln monument ? Let me
know if you want a WH tour. I am looking for a deputy chief of staff.
Hooyah. Z

 Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

>

Possible Link up
Mr. Secretary (Ryan)

Cheer Brother,
V/ R Todd

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline_Bou lton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

Todd DeGhetto >
Mon Aug 28 20 17 11:08:48 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up
WAV ES Form DeGhetto.csv ATT0000 1

Caroline,
so I'm not sure at this time if she will be able to join us or
AVES form . Not sure if it makes any difference but both my
. I also included the kids' SSNs on the form since I had

Thank yo u for your time and effort!
V/ R Todd

 "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 11:42:41 GMT-0600 (MDT)
G Hackett <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
Fwd: Comms Check and Possible Link up
ATT00001 WAVES Form_DeGhetto.csv

Hey Elaine,
Todd is a friend of the Secretary's; he is looking to have a van tour and possibly a White House
tour between September 11-15. There are 5 in the group. Please let me know if there's
availability for the DOI one and if you're able to get them a WH tour! I've attached their WAVES
form here.
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message --------->
From: Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
Date: Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up
To: "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline,
My wife (b) (6)
so I’m not sure at this time if she will be able to join us or
not. I did include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any difference but both my
wife and I have our (b) (6)
. I also included the kids’ SSNs on the form since I had
them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 11:43:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
>
Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up

Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we hear back about availability!
Caroline

 On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd DeGhetto (b)
Caroline,

> wrote:

(6)

My wife (b) (6)
so I’m not sure at this time if she will be able to join us or
not. I did include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any difference but both
my wife and I have our (b) (6)
. I also included the kids’ SSNs on the form since I
had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto (b)
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

(6)

>
Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
Mon Aug 28 2017 11:49:49 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up

Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates an issue. I reached out to our
Senator about a capital tour. Sen Corker’s tour director, Leslie Crisp, scheduled two tours for
the 12th, a Capitol tour at 11:00 and Library of Congress tour at 1:45. If those conflict please
let me know and I’ll reschedule. I’d rather the kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see the
WH.
Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we hear back about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd DeGhetto <(b)
Caroline,

(6)

> wrote:

My wife(b) (6)
so I’m not sure at this time if she will be able to
join us or not. I did include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any
difference but both my wife and I have our (b) (6)
I also included the
kids’ SSNs on the form since I had them.

 Thank you for you r time and effort !
V/ R Todd

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Aug 28 2017 12:03:20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
G Hackett <elaine_ hackett@nps .gov>
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Update Todd say: Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates an issue. I reached out to our
Senator about a capital tour. Sen Corker's tour director, Leslie Crisp, schedu led two tou rs for the 12th, a Capitol tou r
at 11 :00 and Library of Congress tour at 1 :45 . If those conflict please let me know and I'll reschedule. I'd rather the
kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see the WH.
So if there's a day other than the 12th, that would be idea l!

On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 1:42 PM, Boulton , Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hey Elaine,
Todd is a friend of the Secretary's; he is looking to have a van tour and possib ly a Wh ite
House tour between September 11-15. There are 5 in the group . Please let me know if there's
ava ilability for the DOI one and if you're able to get them a W H tour! I've attached their
WAV ES form here .
Caroline
- -Forwarded messaqe --From : Todd DeGhetto
Date: Mon, Aug 28, 20 1 a
Subject: Re: Comms Chec k and Possible Link up
To: "Boulton , Caro line" <caroli ne_bou lton@ios.doi.gov>

Caroline,
so I'm not sure at this time if she will be able to jo in us or
AVES form. Not sure if it makes any difference but both
. I also included the kids' SSNs on the form since I

Thank yo u for yo ur time and effort !
V/ R Todd

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Sched uling@ios .doi.gov

"Hackett , G" <elaine hackett@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Hackett, G" <ela ine_hackett@nps.gov>
Mon Aug 28 2017 12:09:07 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Ok I'll go back and request the 11, 13-15 for WH and van tour.

On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 2:03 PM, Boulton , Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote :
Update Todd say : Th ank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates an issue. I reached out to our
Senator about a capital tour. Sen Corker's tour director, Leslie Crisp, schedu led two tours for the 12th, a Capitol tour
at 11 :00 and Library of Congress tour at 1 :45. If those conflict please let me know and I'll reschedule. I'd rather the
kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see the WH.
So if there's a day other than the 12th, that would be ideal!

On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 1:42 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hey Elaine,
Todd is a friend of the Secretary's ; he is looking to have a van tour and possib ly a White
House tour between Septembe r 11-15. There are 5 in the group. Please let me know if
there's avai lability for the DOI one and if yo u're able to get them a W H tour! I've attached
their WAV ES form here.
Carol ine
--Forwarded messaqe --From: Todd DeGhetto
>
Date: Mon, Aug 28, 20 a
Subject: Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up
To: "Boulton, Carol ine" <caroline_bou lton@ios.doi.gov >

Caro line,
so I'm not sure at this time if she will be able to jo in us
WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any difference but
. I also included the kids' SSNs on the form

 since I had them .
Thank yo u for yo ur time and effort !
V/ R Todd

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do
i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Elaine Hackett
N PS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Mon Aug 28 20 17 12:14 :52 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hackett, G" <ela ine_hackett@nps.gov>
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Perfect !!
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 2:09 PM, Hackett , G <elaine hackett@nps.gov > wrote:
Ok I'll go back and request the 11, 13-15 for WH and van tour.

On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 2:03 PM, Boulton, Carolin e <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote :
Update Todd say: Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates an issue. I reached out to our
Senator about a capital tour. Sen Corker's tour director, Leslie Crisp, schedu led two tours for the 12th, a Capitol
tour at 11:00 and Library of Congress tour at 1:45. If those conflict please let me know and I'll reschedule. I'd

 rather the kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see the WH.
So if there's a day other than the 12th, that would be ideal!

On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:42 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hey Elaine,
Todd is a friend of the Secretary's; he is looking to have a van tour and possibly a White
House tour between September 11-15. There are 5 in the group. Please let me know if
there's availability for the DOI one and if you're able to get them a WH tour! I've attached
their WAVES form here.
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message --------->
From: Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
Date: Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up
To: "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline,
My wife(b) (6)
so I’m not sure at this time if she will be able to join us
or not. I did include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any difference but
both my wife and I have our (b) (6)
. I also included the kids’ SSNs on the
form since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
_______________________
Elaine Hackett
NPS Congressional Liaison

 1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct )
202-329-5735 (cell)

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Hackett , G" <elaine hackett@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Hackett, G" <elaine_hackett@nps.gov >
Tue A ug 29 20 17 07:30: 13 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Caroline,
I am waiting for the WH to confirm the date for his tour then I will arrange his monuments tour.once that is confirmed.

On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 1:42 PM, Boulton , Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hey Elaine,
Todd is a friend of the Secretary's ; he is looking to have a van tour and possib ly a Wh ite
House tour between September 11-15. There are 5 in the group . Please let me know if there's
ava ilability for the DOI one and if you're able to get them a W H tour ! I've attac hed their
WAV ES form here .
Caroline
- -Forwarded messaqe --From : Todd DeGhetto
>
Date: Mon, Aug 28, 20
a
Subject: Re: Comms Chec k and Possible Link up
To: "Boulton , Caro line" <caroli ne_bou lton@ios.doi.gov >

Caroli ne,
so I'm not sure at this time if she will be able to jo in us or
AVES form. Not sure if it makes any difference but both
. I also included the kids' SSNs on the form since I

Thank yo u for yo ur time and effort!
V/ R Todd

 Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do
i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Elaine Hackett
N PS Congress ional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Was hington, DC 20240
202-208-733 1 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Tue A ug 29 20 17 07:33:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hackett, G" <elaine_hackett@nps .gov>
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Thanks Elaine !
On Tue, Aug 29, 20 17 at 9:30 AM, Hackett, G <elaine hackett@nps.gov > wrote:
Caroline,
I am waiting for the WH to confirm the date for his tour then I will arrange his monuments tour.once that is
confirmed.

On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 1:42 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hey Elaine,
Todd is a friend of the Secretary's ; he is looking to have a van tour and possibly a Wh ite
House tour between September 11-15. There are 5 in the group . Please let me know if
there's avai lability for the DOI one and if yo u're able to get them a W H tour ! I've attached
their WAV ES form here.
Caro line
--Forwarded messaqe --From: Todd DeGhetto ..._
>
Date: Mon, Aug 28, 201 ~
Subject: Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up
To: "Boulton, Carol ine" <caroline_bou lton@ios.doi.gov >

 Caroline,
My wife (b) (6)
so I’m not sure at this time if she will be able to join us
or not. I did include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any difference but
both my wife and I have our (b) (6)
I also included the kids’ SSNs on the form
since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary
_______________________
Elaine Hackett
NPS Congressional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hi Todd,

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Aug 29 2017 15:29:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
>
Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up

 The White House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a US citizen or not. Please let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
> wrote:
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto <(b) (6)
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates an issue. I reached out to
our Senator about a capital tour. Sen Corker’s tour director, Leslie Crisp, scheduled two tours
for the 12th, a Capitol tour at 11:00 and Library of Congress tour at 1:45. If those conflict
please let me know and I’ll reschedule. I’d rather the kids get the chance to meet Ryan and
see the WH.
Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we hear back about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd DeGhetto (b)
wrote:
Caroline,

(6)

>

My wife (b) (6)
so I’m not sure at this time if she will be able
to join us or not. I did include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it makes
any difference but both my wife and I have our (b) (6)
. I also
included the kids’ SSNs on the form since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto <tdeghetto@gmail.com>

 From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
Tue Aug 29 2017 15:44:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up
.

(b) (6)
Todd

On Aug 29, 2017, at 5:29 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Todd,
The White House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a US citizen or not. Please let
me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
> wrote:
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates an issue. I
reached out to our Senator about a capital tour. Sen Corker’s tour director, Leslie
Crisp, scheduled two tours for the 12th, a Capitol tour at 11:00 and Library of
Congress tour at 1:45. If those conflict please let me know and I’ll reschedule. I’d
rather the kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see the WH.
Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we hear back about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd DeGhetto
wrote:
(b) (6)
Caroline,
My wife (b) (6)
so I’m not sure at this time if she
will be able to join us or not. I did include her info on the WAVES
form. Not sure if it makes any difference but both my wife and I have
our (b) (6)
I also included the kids’ SSNs on the form
since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi .gov

Todd DeGhetto <tdeghetto@gmail.com>
Todd DeGhetto
Tue A ug 29 20 17 15:46:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Sorry, I just looked at the WAVES doc and noticed I accidentally cut and pasted something I
was working on for work ...

On A ug 29, 2017, at 5:29 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Todd ,
The White House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a US citizen or not. Please let
me know !
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto ..> wrote :
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apolog~
e. I
reached out to our Senator about a capital tour . Sen Corker's tour director, Leslie
Crisp, schedu led two tours for the 12th, a Capitol tour at 11:OOand Library of
Congress tou r at 1:45. If those conflict please let me know and I'll reschedu le. I'd
rather the kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see the W H.
Thank you again!
V/ R Todd

On A ug 28, 2017 , at 1:43 PM, Boulton, Caroline

 <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> w rote:
Thanks , Todd! I w ill let you know w hen we hear back about availab ility!
Caroline
On Mon . Aua 28. 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd DeGhetto
w rote:

My w ife
so I'm not sure at this time if she
will be a e o Join us or no.
1 include her info on the WAV ES
form . Not sure if it makes any difference but both my w ife and I have
o_
ur _
_ I also included the kids' SSNs on the form
sine~
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/ R Todd

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.do
i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boul ton , Caroline" <caroline_boul ton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Aug 30 2017 11:48:58 GMT -0600 (MDT )
Todd DeGhetto >
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Hi Todd!
One last question : does Jake's SSN
sometimes
great!
Thanks ,
Caroline

It is one dig it short and I know excel
If you're able to confirm that , that would be

 On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 5:46 PM, Todd DeGhetto <(b) (6)
> wrote:
Sorry, I just looked at the WAVES doc and noticed I accidentally cut and pasted something I
was working on for work…

On Aug 29, 2017, at 5:29 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Todd,
The White House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a US citizen or not. Please
let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
>
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
wrote:
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates an issue. I
reached out to our Senator about a capital tour. Sen Corker’s tour director,
Leslie Crisp, scheduled two tours for the 12th, a Capitol tour at 11:00 and
Library of Congress tour at 1:45. If those conflict please let me know and I’ll
reschedule. I’d rather the kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see the WH.
Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we hear back about
availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
<(b) (6)
Caroline,
My wife (b) (6)
so I’m not sure at this time if
she will be able to join us or not. I did include her info on the
WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any difference but both my wife
and I have our (b) (6)
s. I also included the kids’ SSNs
on the form since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton

 Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Caro line Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Caro line Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

>

Todd DeGhetto
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Todd DeGhetto >
W ed A ug 30 20 1714 :31:12 GMT -0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caro line" <ca rol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov>
Re: Comms Chec k and Possib le Link up

I'll check tonig ht whe n I get home .
Than ks,
Todd
Sent from my iPho ne
On A ug 30, 20 17, at 1:48 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroli ne_ bou lton@ios.doi.gov > w rote :

Hi Todd!
One last quest ion: does Jake's SSN
exce l sometimes
that, that wo uld be grea .

It is o ne digit short and I know
. If yo u're able to confirm

Than ks,
Caro line
On Tue , Aug 29, 2017 at 5 :46 PM, Todd DeGhetto <tdeg hetto@gma il.com > wro te:
Sorry , I jus t looked at the WAVES doc and noticed I acc ide ntally cut and pasted
some thing I was wor king on for work . ..

 On Aug 29, 2017, at 5:29 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
The White House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a US citizen or
not. Please let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
<(b) (6)
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates an
issue. I reached out to our Senator about a capital tour. Sen
Corker’s tour director, Leslie Crisp, scheduled two tours for the 12th,
a Capitol tour at 11:00 and Library of Congress tour at 1:45. If those
conflict please let me know and I’ll reschedule. I’d rather the kids get
the chance to meet Ryan and see the WH.
Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we hear back
about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
Caroline,

(b) (6)

My wife(b) (6)
so I’m not sure at
this time if she will be able to join us or not. I did
include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it
makes any difference but both my wife and I have our
I also included the kids’ SSNs on
(b) (6)
the form since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Caroli ne Bou lton
Departmen t of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Caro line Bo ulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

>

Todd DeGhetto

Todd DeGhetto <tdeghetto@gma il.com >
Wed A ug 30 20 1714:4 1:33 GMT -0600 (MDT )
"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Caro line ,
Sho uld be a
Todd
Sent from my iPho ne
On A ug 30, 2017, at 1:48 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroli ne bou lton@ios.doi.gov > w rote :

Hi Todd!
One last quest ion: does Jake's SSN
exce l some times
that, that w ould be grea .

It is o ne digit short and I know
. If yo u're able to confirm

Than ks,
Caroli ne
On Tue , Aug 29, 2017 at 5 :46 PM, Todd DeGhetto
Sorry , I just looked at the WAVES doc and notice
someth ing I was w orking on for work . ..

On A ug 29, 2017 , at 5 :29 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne
<caro line_ boulto n@ios.do i.gov > w rote:

w rote:
pasted

 Hi Todd,
The White House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a US citizen or
not. Please let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto
wrote:
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates an
issue. I reached out to our Senator about a capital tour. Sen
Corker’s tour director, Leslie Crisp, scheduled two tours for the 12th,
a Capitol tour at 11:00 and Library of Congress tour at 1:45. If those
conflict please let me know and I’ll reschedule. I’d rather the kids get
the chance to meet Ryan and see the WH.

(b) (6)

Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we hear back
about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
Caroline,

(b) (6)

My wife(b) (6)
so I’m not sure at
this time if she will be able to join us or not. I did
include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it
makes any difference but both my wife and I have our
I also included the kids’ SSNs on
(b) (6)
the form since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed A ug 30 20 17 14:46:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Hackett , G" <elaine_hackett@nps.gov >
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

of Jake's SSN
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 9:33 AM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroli ne boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote :
Thanks Elaine!
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 9:30 AM, Hackett, G <elaine hackett@nps.gov > wrote :
Caroline,
I am waiting for the WH to confirm the date for his tour then I will arrange his monuments tour.once that is
confirmed.

On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 1:42 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <carol ine boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hey Elaine,
Todd is a friend of the Secretary's ; he is looking to have a van tour and possibly a Wh ite
House to ur between Septembe r 11-15. There are 5 in the group. Please let me know if
there's avai lability for the DOI one and if yo u're able to get them a W H tour! I've attached
their WAV ES form here .
Caro line
--Forwarded messaqe --From: Todd DeGhetto
>
Date: Mon, A ug 28, 20
a
Subject: Re: Comms Chec k and Possib le Link up
To: "Boulton, Carol ine" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >

Caro line,
My wife

so I'm not sure at this time if she will be able to join us

 or not. I did include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any difference but
both my wife and I have ou
I also included the kids' SSNs on the
form since I had them.
Thank you for yo ur time and effort !
V/ R Todd

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Elaine Hackett
NPS Congress ional Liaiso n
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Was hington, DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct )
202-329-5735 (cell)

Caroli ne Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Hackett , G" <elaine_hackett@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Hackett , G" <elaine_hackett@nps.gov >
Wed A ug 30 20 17 14:49:39 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

 Thank you!!

On Wed , Auq 30, 2017 at 4 :46 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Jake's SSN
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 9:33 AM, Boulton, Caroli ne <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Thanks Elaine!
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 9:30 AM , Hackett, G <elaine hackett@nps.gov > wrote:
Caroline,
I am waiting for the WH to confirm the date for his tour then I will arrange his monuments tour.once that is
confirmed.

On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:42 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hey Elaine,
Todd is a friend of the Secretary's; he is looking to have a van tour and possibly a
Wh ite House to ur between September 11-15. There are 5 in the group. Please let me
know if there's ava ilability for the DOI one and if you're able to get them a WH to ur! I've
attac hed their WAVES form here .
Caro line
--Forwarded messaqe --From: Todd DeGhetto
Date: Mon, A ug 28, 201 a
Subject: Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up
To: "Boulton, Carol ine" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >

Caro line,
My wife
so I'm not sure at th is time if she will be able to jo in
us or no .
1 inc u e
er in o on the WAVES form . Not sure if it makes any
difference but both my wife and I have our
. I also included the kids'
SSNs on the form since I had them .
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/ R Todd

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

 Elaine Hackett
NPS Congress ional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington , DC 20240
202-208-7331 (direct )
202-329-5735 (cell)

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do
i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Elaine Hackett
Office of the Secretary

Elaine Hackett
N PS Congress ional Liaison
1849 C Street - NW Room 3325
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-733 1 (direct)
202-329-5735 (cell)

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu A ug 31 20 1714 :24:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Todd DeGhetto >
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Hi Todd ,
Your fami ly is confirmed for a West Wing tour on September 12th at 8:15pm. We will send you
the confirmat ion emai l next week, but the White House has confirmed this . This isn't the normal
self-led East Wing tour, but are instead lead by Wh ite House staffers so they can answer any

 questions and provide background . They normally hit the Oval Office , the press briefing room ,
and others. We'll be in to uch w hen your DOI van tour is confirmed--I know we w ere waiting on
the White House one first before organizing ours!
Best,
Caro line
On Wed , Aug 30 , 2017 at 4 :41 PM, Todd DeGhettoCaroline ,

>w rote:

Todd
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 30, 2017 , at 1:48 PM, Boulton , Caroline <caroline_bou lton@ios.doi.gov > w rote :

Hi Todd!
One last question: does Jake's SS
excel sometimes
that , that w ould be grea .

It is one digit short and I know
. If you're able to confirm

Than ks,
Caro line
On Tue , Aug 29 , 2017 at 5 :46 PM, Todd DeGhetto
Sorry , I just looked at the WAVES doc and notice
some thing I was w orking on for work ...

> w rote:
pasted

On Aug 29 , 2017 , at 5:29 PM, Boulton , Caroline
<caro line_boulton@ios .do i.gov > w rote:
Hi Todd ,
The White House w anted to clarify whet her Jake was a US citizen or
not. Please let me know !
Than ks,
Caro line
On Mon , Auq 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> w rote:
an you aro me. Also for your SA and I apologize if it creates
an issue. I reached out to our Senator abou t a capital to ur. Sen
Corker 's to ur director , Leslie Crisp , scheduled tw o tours for the
12th, a Cap itol tour at 11 :OOand Library of Congress tour at 1:45 .
If those conflict please let me know and I'll reschedule. I'd rather
the kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see the WH .
Thank you again!
V/ R Todd

 On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we hear back
about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
(b) (6)
Caroline,
My wife(b) (6)
so I’m not sure at
this time if she will be able to join us or not. I did
include her info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it
makes any difference but both my wife and I have
our (b) (6)
. I also included the kids’
SSNs on the form since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto

>
Todd DeGhetto
>
Th u A ug 31 20 1715:16:39 GMT -0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caro line" <ca roline_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Caroli ne ,
Than k yo u so very much for setti ng this up . My family is very exc ited!
Than k yo u again,
Todd
Sent from my iPho ne
On A ug 31, 2017, at 4 :24 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroli ne_bou lton@ios.doi.gov > w rote :

Hi Todd ,
Your fami ly is confirmed for a Wes t W ing tour on September 12th at 8:15pm . We w ill
send you the confirmatio n emai l next week, but the W hite House has confirmed this.
This isn't the norma l self-led East Wi ng tour , but are instead lead by White House
staffers so they can answer any questio ns and provide bac kgrou nd. They normally
hit the Oval Office , the press briefi ng room, and others. We'll be in to uch when your
DO I va n to ur is confirmed--! know we were waiting on the W hite House one first
before orga nizing ours!
Best ,
Caro line
On Wed , Aug 30, 2017 at 4 :41 PM, Todd DeGhetto
Caro line ,

> w rote:

Todd
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 30, 2017 , at 1:48 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne <caroli ne_bou lton@ios.doi.gov >
w rote:

Hi Todd!
It is one diq it short
. If

 Thanks,
Caroline
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 5:46 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
<(b) (6)
Sorry, I just looked at the WAVES doc and noticed I accidentally cut
and pasted something I was working on for work…

On Aug 29, 2017, at 5:29 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
The White House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a
US citizen or not. Please let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto
wrote:
(b) (6)
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if
it creates an issue. I reached out to our Senator about
a capital tour. Sen Corker’s tour director, Leslie Crisp,
scheduled two tours for the 12th, a Capitol tour at
11:00 and Library of Congress tour at 1:45. If those
conflict please let me know and I’ll reschedule. I’d
rather the kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see
the WH.
Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton,
Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we
hear back about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd
> wrote:
DeGhetto <(b) (6)
Caroline,
My wife (b) (6)
so I’m
not sure at this time if she will be able to
join us or not. I did include her info on the
WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any
difference but both my wife and I have
our (b) (6)
. I also included
the kids’ SSNs on the form since I had

 them .
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/ R Todd

Caroline Boulton
Depart ment of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios. doi.gov I
Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios. doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi.gov

Todd DeGhetto
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

>
Todd DeGhetto
>
Thu Sep 07 2017 03:42:26 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up

Good morning Caroline ,
With the hurricane damage in TX and the next one close on its heels I understand if Sec Zinke
is not available for an office call next week. Thanks again for setting up the WH to ur and
monument tour. I do have a quest ion ... We will be staying out in Falls Church since my -

 . We have our car but concerned about parking
o park or should w e park in the close to dow ntow n

Thank you again for your time ,
Todd

On Aug 31, 2017 , at 4 :24 PM, Boulton , Caroline <caroline bou lton@ios.doi.gov >
w rote:
Hi Todd ,
Your fami ly is confirmed for a West Wing tour on September 12th at 8:15pm . We w ill
send you the confirmation email next week , but the White House has confirmed this.
This isn't the normal self-led East Wing tour , but are instead lead by White House
staffers so they can answer any questions and provide background. They normally
hit the Oval Office , the press briefing room , and others. We'll be in touch w hen your
DOI van tour is confirmed--I know we were waiting on the White House one first
before organizing ours!
Best ,
Caroline
On Wed , Aug 30 , 2017 at4 :41 PM, Todd DeGhettoCaro line ,

>w rote:

Todd
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 30, 2017 , at 1:48 PM, Boulton , Caroline <caroline_bou lton@ios.doi.gov >
w rote:

Hi Todd!
One last question: does Jake's SS
and I know
you're able

? It is one diqit short
. If

Thanks ,
Caro line
On Tue , Auq 29 , 2017 at 5 :46 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> w rote:
orry , JUS oo e a the WAVES doc and noticed I accidentally cut
and pasted something I w as working on for w ork .. .

On Aug 29 , 2017 , at 5 :29 PM, Boulton , Caroline
<caro line_boulton@ios.do i.gov > w rote:

 Hi Todd,
The White House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a
US citizen or not. Please let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I apologize if
it creates an issue. I reached out to our Senator about
a capital tour. Sen Corker’s tour director, Leslie Crisp,
scheduled two tours for the 12th, a Capitol tour at
11:00 and Library of Congress tour at 1:45. If those
conflict please let me know and I’ll reschedule. I’d
rather the kids get the chance to meet Ryan and see
the WH.

(b) (6)

Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton,
Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when we
hear back about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd
> wrote:
DeGhetto < (b) (6)
Caroline,
My wife (b) (6)
so I’m
not sure at this time if she will be able to
join us or not. I did include her info on the
WAVES form. Not sure if it makes any
difference but both my wife and I have
our (b) (6)
. I also included
the kids’ SSNs on the form since I had
them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l

 Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 08 2017 12:58:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Todd DeGhetto
>
Re: Comms Check and Possib le Link up

Hi Todd ,
Right now he is travel ing for the majority of next week with the 14-15th pretty packed; I'll be in
touch about a potential time to stop in if one is available!
There is only public parking aro und the White House; it does get empt ier at night when most
people leave work for the day. They do recomme nd public transporta tion; the closest metro stop
(McPherson Square on the orange/blue/silver lines) is only a few blocks from the entrance.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 5:42 AM , Todd DeGhetto
Good morning Caro line,

m> wrote:

With the hurricane damage in TX and the next one close on its heels I understand if Sec

 Zinke is not available for an office call next week. Than ks again for settinq up the WH tour
and monument to ur. I do have a question . .. We will be staying
. We have our car u concerne a out
p ace o park or sho uld we park in the close to

Than k yo u again for your time,
Todd

On A ug 31, 2017 , at 4 :24 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne <caroline_bou lton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Todd ,
Your fami ly is confirmed for a West Wing tour on September 12th at 8:15pm . We
will send you the confirmat ion emai l next week , but the White House has
confirmed this. This isn't the normal self-led East Wing to ur, but are instead lead
by White House staffers so they can answer any questions and provide
backgrou nd. They normally hit the Oval Office , the press briefing room, and
others. We' ll be in to uch when yo ur DOI van tour is confirmed--I know we were
waiting on the Wh ite House one first before orga nizing ours!
Best,
Caroli ne
On Wed , Aug 30, 2017 at 4 :41 PM, Todd DeGhetto
wrote:
Caro line,

Todd
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 30, 2017 , at 1:48 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne
<caro line_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Todd!
One last quest ion: does Jake's SSN
short and I know excel somet imes
If you're able to confirm tha ,
Thanks,
Caroli ne
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 5:46 PM, Todd DeGhetto
<tdeghetto@gmail.com > wrote:
Sorry , I j ust looked at the WAVES doc and noticed I accidentally
cut and pasted someth ing I was working on for work . ..

 On Aug 29, 2017, at 5:29 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd,
The White House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a
US citizen or not. Please let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
(b) (6)
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA and I
apologize if it creates an issue. I reached out to our
Senator about a capital tour. Sen Corker’s tour
director, Leslie Crisp, scheduled two tours for the
12th, a Capitol tour at 11:00 and Library of Congress
tour at 1:45. If those conflict please let me know and
I’ll reschedule. I’d rather the kids get the chance to
meet Ryan and see the WH.
Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton,
Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when
we hear back about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd
> wrote:
DeGhetto (b) (6)
Caroline,
My wife(b) (6)
so
I’m not sure at this time if she will be
able to join us or not. I did include her
info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it
makes any difference but both my wife
and I have our (b) (6)
. I
also included the kids’ SSNs on the
form since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton

 Depart ment of the Inter ior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi. gov I
Scheduling@ ios.doi .gov

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios. doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios. doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios. doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

ryanzinke
From:
Sent:
To:

Subject:

ryanzi nke
Sat Sep 09 2017 08:31 :00 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Todd DeGhetto
>, "Bo ulton, Carol ine"
<caroline_boulton I0s. 01.gov>
RE: Fwd: Comms Check and Possible Link up

Todd, I will make t ime to say hello. V ip tour and WH to ur is set. I look forward to seei ng you.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

 -------- Original message -------From: Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
>
Date: 09/09/2017 7:04 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: ryanzinke <(b) (6)
Subject: Fwd: Comms Check and Possible Link up
Ryan,
Looks like your week is pretty packed. I understand and don't sweat it. If we don't get to see
you while we are here let me know the next time you're in the Knoxville area and we'll have you
over to the house or I'll come out to you.
Take care Brother and stay in touch!
Todd
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Date: Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up
>
To: Todd DeGhetto (b) (6)
Hi Todd,
Right now he is traveling for the majority of next week with the 14-15th pretty packed; I'll be in
touch about a potential time to stop in if one is available!
There is only public parking around the White House; it does get emptier at night when most
people leave work for the day. They do recommend public transportation; the closest metro stop
(McPherson Square on the orange/blue/silver lines) is only a few blocks from the entrance.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 5:42 AM, Todd DeGhetto (b)
Good morning Caroline,

(6)

> wrote:

With the hurricane damage in TX and the next one close on its heels I understand if Sec
Zinke is not available for an office call next week. Thanks again for setting up the WH tour
and monument tour. I do have a question… We will be (b) (6)
. We have our car but concerned about
parking for the WH tour. Where is the best place to park or should we park in the close to
downtown and take public transportation?
Thank you again for your time,
Todd

On Aug 31, 2017, at 4:24 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Todd,

 Your fami ly is confirmed for a West Wing tour on September 12th at 8:15pm . We
will send you the confirmation emai l next week , but the White House has
confirmed this. This isn't the norma l self-led East Wing to ur, but are instead lead
by White House staffers so they can answer any questions and provide
backgrou nd. They normally hit the Oval Office , the press briefing room, and
others. We'll be in to uch when yo ur DOI van tour is confirmed--I know we were
waiting on the Wh ite House one first before orga nizing ours!
Best,
Caroline
On Wed , Aug 30, 2017 at 4 :41 PM, Todd DeGhetto
wrote:
Caro line,
Should be a O for Rhode Island .
Todd
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 30, 2017 , at 1:48 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne
<caro line boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Todd!
One last quest ion: does Jake's SSN
short and I know excel somet ime
If you're able to confirm t a ,
Thanks,
Caroline
On Tue , Auq 29, 2017 at 5:46 PM, Todd DeGhetto
wrote:
orry, JUS oo e a he WAVES doc and noticed I accidentally
cut and pasted someth ing I was working on for work . ..

On Aug 29, 2017 , at 5:29 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne
<caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Todd ,
The Wh ite House wanted to clarify whether Jake was a
US citizen or not. Please let me know !
Thanks ,
Caro line
On Mon, A uq 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd DeGhetto
wrote:
an you aro me. lso for your SA and I
apo logize if it creates an issue. I reached out to our
Senator about a capital tour. Sen Corker's tour

>

 director, Leslie Crisp, scheduled two tours for the
12th, a Capitol tour at 11:00 and Library of Congress
tour at 1:45. If those conflict please let me know and
I’ll reschedule. I’d rather the kids get the chance to
meet Ryan and see the WH.
Thank you again!
V/R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Boulton,
Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Thanks, Todd! I will let you know when
we hear back about availability!
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Todd
> wrote:
DeGhetto (b) (6)
Caroline,
My wife(b) (6)
so
I’m not sure at this time if she will be
able to join us or not. I did include her
info on the WAVES form. Not sure if it
makes any difference but both my wife
and I have our (b) (6)
. I
also included the kids’ SSNs on the
form since I had them.
Thank you for your time and effort!
V/R Todd

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

>

Todd DeGhetto
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:

Todd DeGhetto
Sat Sep 09 2017 09:41 :40 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ryanzin ke
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >

Subject:

Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up

Looking forward to seeing you too .
Sent from my iPhone
wrote:

On Sep 9, 2017 , at 10:31 AM, ryanzinke

Todd, I will make time to say hello. Vip tour and WH tour is set. I look forward to
seeing you .

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-Original messa e -From : Todd DeGhetto
Date: 09/09/2017 7:04
To: ryanzinke

>

 Subject: Fwd: Comms Check and Possible Link up
Ryan,
Looks like your week is pretty packed. I understand and don't sweat it. If we don't
get to see yo u while we are here let me know the next time yo u're in the Knoxville
area and we'll have you over to the house or I'll come out to yo u.
Take care Brother and stay in to uch!
Todd

--Forwarded message --From : Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ ios.doi.gov >
Date: Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: Comms Check and Possible Link up
To : Todd DeGhetto
>

Hi Todd ,
Right now he is travel ing for the majority of next week with the 14-15th pretty
packed; I'll be in touc h abo ut a potential time to stop in if one is available!
There is only public parking aro und the White House; it does get emptier at night
when most people leave work for the day. They do recommend public transporta tion;
the closest metro stop (McPherso n Square on the orange/ blue/silver lines) is only a
few blocks from the entrance .
Best,
Caroli ne
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 5:42 AM , Todd DeGhetto <
Good morning Caro line,

wrote:

With the hurricane damage in TX and the next one close on its heels I understa nd
if Sec Zinke is not ava ilable for an office call next week. Thanks again for sett ing
up the WH tour and monument tour. I do have a quest ion ... We will be

Thank yo u again for your time,
Todd

On A ug 31, 2017 , at 4 :24 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne
<caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd ,
Your fami ly is confirmed for a West Wing tour on September 12th at
8: 15pm. We will send you the confirmation emai l next week, but the
White House has confirmed th is . This isn't the normal self-led East
Wing tour , but are instead lead by Wh ite House staffers so they can

 answer any questions and provide background. They normally hit the
Oval Office, the press briefing room, and others. We'll be in touch when
your DOI van tour is confirmed--I know we were waiting on the White
House one first before organizing ours!
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 4:41 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
<(b) (6)
Caroline,
.

(b) (6)
Todd
Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 30, 2017, at 1:48 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Todd!
One last question: does Jake's SSN start with a 0? It is
one digit short and I know excel sometimes drops 0s
when they're the first number. If you're able to confirm
that, that would be great!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 5:46 PM, Todd DeGhetto
> wrote:
Sorry, I just looked at the WAVES doc and noticed I
accidentally cut and pasted something I was working
on for work…

(b) (6)

On Aug 29, 2017, at 5:29 PM, Boulton,
Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Todd,
The White House wanted to clarify whether
Jake was a US citizen or not. Please let me
know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Todd
wrote:
DeGhetto <(b) (6)
Thank you Caroline. Also for your SA
and I apologize if it creates an issue. I

 reached out to our Senator about a
capital tour. Sen Corker 's tour director,
Leslie Crisp, sched uled two tours for the
12th, a Cap itol tour at 11:00 and Library
of Congress tour at 1:45 . If those conflict
please let me know and I'll reschedu le.
I'd rather the kids get the chance to meet
Ryan and see the WH.
Thank you again!
V/ R Todd

On Aug 28, 2017 , at 1:43 PM,
Boulton, Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.go
y_> wrote:
Thanks , Todd! I will let yo u
know when we hear back
abo ut avai lability !
Caro line
On Mon, A ug 28, 2017 at 1:08
PM. Todd DeGhetto

so m no sure at
Is Ime 1f she will be able
to join us or not. I did
include her info on the
WAVES form . Not sure if it
makes any difference but
both mv wife and I have our
-lalso
~s
Ns on
the form since I had them.
Thank you for your time and
effort !
V/ R Todd

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Bou lton@ios.do i.gov I
Schedu ling@ios.doi .gov

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios. doi.gov I
Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios. doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

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Conversation Contents
RE: 9/11 and 9/12

ryanzinke <(b)
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(6)
ryanzinke <(b) (6)
Tue Sep 05 2017 12:39:21 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com>, "Boulton, Caroline"
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: 9/11 and 9/12

I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd caroline for details. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com>
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke <(b) (6)
Subject: 9/11 and 9/12
Ryan, thanks for the invite...I'm free anytime Monday 9/11 (morning or afternoon) and Tuesday
9/12 in the morning. I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner on the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull together a small group of Wall Street
hitters if you're up for a good round table discussion. I'm having lunch on Tuesday with mark
fields, former CEO of ford. You're welcome to join us.
Jack

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Tue Sep 05 2017 13:38:05 GMT-0600 (MDT)
ryanzinke <(b) (6)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>, "Kwong,
Susan" <SKwong@tpg.com>
Re: 9/11 and 9/12

Great...nyc for 9/11 will be good. My family can't make it out for the visit so I'm flying solo.
Caroline, my official name is John F. Daly. Please reach out to me and susan if you need any
other info.
Jack

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On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke <(b)

(6)

wrote:

I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd caroline for details. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com>
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke <(b) (6)
Subject: 9/11 and 9/12
Ryan, thanks for the invite...I'm free anytime Monday 9/11 (morning or afternoon)
and Tuesday 9/12 in the morning. I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner on
the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull together a small group of Wall
Street hitters if you're up for a good round table discussion. I'm having lunch on
Tuesday with mark fields, former CEO of ford. You're welcome to join us.
Jack

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ryanzinke
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >, "Kwong ,
Susan" <SKwong@tpg.com >
Re: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

Ryan, let me know if you're free both mon and Tuesday night for dinner. If so , I will schedu le 2
gatherings .

Jack
JDaly@TPG .com

415-7 43- 1699
On Sep 5, 2017 , at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke

wrote :

I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd carol ine for details. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-Original message -From : "Daly, Jac k" <JDa ly@tpg.com >
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05 :00)
To: Ryan Zinke
Subject: 9/ 11 an
Ryan, thanks for the invite ...l'm free anytime Monday 9/ 11 (morning or afternoon )
and Tuesday 9/ 12 in the morning . I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner on
the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull together a small gro up of Wall
Street hitters if you're up for a good round table disc ussion . I'm having lunch on
Tuesday with mark fie lds , former CEO of ford. You're welcome to jo in us.
Jack

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"Kwong, Susan" <SKwong@tpg.com >
Re: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

Hi Jac k,
Great ! Our itinerary is still coming together--we're waiting on some White House guidance so
when we have specific times for the visit to the Statue of Liberty , we'll be in touch! The
Secretary will be ava ilable for dinner just on Monday night. Lola will be there for the whole trip to
New York . When you have a location for the dinner, let me know !
Thanks,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Ryan, let me know if you're free both mon and Tuesday night for dinner. If so , I will schedule 2
gatherings .

Jack

JDaly@TPG.com

415-7 43- 1699

 On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke <(b)

(6)

wrote:

I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd caroline for details. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com>
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke <(b) (6)
Subject: 9/11 and 9/12
Ryan, thanks for the invite...I'm free anytime Monday 9/11 (morning or afternoon)
and Tuesday 9/12 in the morning. I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner
on the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull together a small group of
Wall Street hitters if you're up for a good round table discussion. I'm having lunch
on Tuesday with mark fields, former CEO of ford. You're welcome to join us.
Jack

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 "Daly , Jack" <JDaly@tpg .com>
Wed Sep 06 20 17 11:07:57 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
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Re: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

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Caroli ne, sounds good ...let's lock in dinner w Lola and ryan on Monday night at 7pm . I will send
location when we get that settled
Thanks
Jack

JDaly@TPG .com

415-7 43- 1699
On Sep 6, 2017 , at 10:00 AM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Jac k,
Great ! Our itinerary is still coming together--we're waiting on some White House
guidance so w hen we have specific times for t he visit to the Statue of Liberty, we'll
be in to uch! The Secretary will be avai lable for dinner j ust on Monday night. Lola will
be there for the whole trip to New York. When you have a location for the dinner, let
me know !
Thanks,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Ryan, let me know if you're free both mon and Tuesday night for dinner. If so , I will
schedule 2 gatherings .
I just spoke w JW Williams who is
As yo u know, he j ust
~ jo ining us for dinner. wI eep o nig s o - goo guys or inner .
Let me know if Lola is jo ining you ...if so , we will have a few coup les instead of just
guys
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com

415-7 43- 1699
On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke
I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd carol ine for details. Z

Sent from my Verizon W ireless 4G LTE smartphone

--

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wrote:

 From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com>
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke <(b) (6)
Subject: 9/11 and 9/12
Ryan, thanks for the invite...I'm free anytime Monday 9/11 (morning or
afternoon) and Tuesday 9/12 in the morning. I'm tied up Tuesday
afternoon. Can do dinner on the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull together a small
group of Wall Street hitters if you're up for a good round table
discussion. I'm having lunch on Tuesday with mark fields, former CEO
of ford. You're welcome to join us.
Jack

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Caroline, we will meet at the home of Henry and Vanessa Cornell at
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On Sep 6, 2017 , at 1:07 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Caroline, sounds good ...let's lock in dinner w Lola and ryan on Monday night at 7pm .
I will send location when we get that settled
Thanks
Jack

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415-7 43- 1699
On Sep 6, 2017 , at 10:00 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Jac k,
Great ! Our itinerary is still coming together--we're waiting on some White
House guidance so when we have specific times for the visit to the
Statue of Liberty , we'll be in touch ! The Secretary will be avai lable for
dinner j ust on Monday night. Lola will be there for the whole trip to New
York . Whe n you have a location for the dinner , let me know!
Thanks,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Ryan, let me know if you' re free both mon and Tuesday night for
dinner. If so , I will schedu le 2 gatherings .

Jack

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On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke <(b)
wrote:

(6)

I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd caroline for details. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com>
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke <(b) (6)
Subject: 9/11 and 9/12
Ryan, thanks for the invite...I'm free anytime Monday 9/11
(morning or afternoon) and Tuesday 9/12 in the morning.
I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner on the 11th
and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull
together a small group of Wall Street hitters if you're up for
a good round table discussion. I'm having lunch on Tuesday
with mark fields, former CEO of ford. You're welcome to join
us.
Jack

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Re: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

Thanks Jac k!
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 3:31 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Caroli ne, we will meet at the home of Henry and Vanessa Cornell at
7:00 pm on Monday 9/ 11
Best regards ,
Jack

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415-743-1699
On Sep 6, 2017, at 1:07 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Caroline, sounds good ...let's lock in dinner w Lola and ryan on Monday night at
7pm. I will send location when we get that settled
Thanks
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-743-1699

at

 On Sep 6, 2017, at 10:00 AM, Boulton, Caroli ne <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Jac k,
Great ! Our itinerary is still coming together--we're waiting on some
White House guidance so when we have specific times for the visit to
the Statue of Liberty , we'll be in to uch! The Secretary will be avai lable
for dinner just on Monday night. Lola will be there for the whole trip to
New York . Whe n you have a location for the dinner, let me know !
Thanks,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Ryan, let me know if you're free both men and Tuesday night for
dinner. If so , I will schedule 2 gatherings .

Jack

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415-743-1699
On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke
wrote:
I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd carol ine for deta ils.

z

Sent from my Verizon W ireless 4G LTE smartphone

-Original message -From : "Daly , Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com >
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05 :00)
To : Ryan Zinke
Subject: 9/ 11 an
Ryan, thanks for the invite ...l'm free anytime Monday 9/ 11
(morning or afternoon ) and Tuesday 9/ 12 in the morning.
I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner on the 11th
and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull
together a small group of Wall Street hitters if you're up
for a good round tab le discuss ion. I'm having lunch on

 Tuesday with mark fields , former CEO of ford. You're
we lcome to jo in us.
Jack

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Re: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

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Hi Jac k,
Would we be able to push dinner back to 8pm? A confl ict j ust cropped up and now the
Secretary won't be able to arrive until then. Apo logies for the late notice!
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 4:03 PM, Boulton , Caroline <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Thanks Jac k!
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 3:31 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Caro line, we will meet at the home of Henry and Vanessa Cornell at 116 East 80th Street at
7:00 pm on Monday 9/ 11
Best regards,
Jack

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415-7 43- 1699
On Sep 6, 2017, at 1:07 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg .com> wrote:
Caroli ne, sounds good ...let's lock in dinner w Lola and ryan on Monday night at
7pm. I will send location when we get that settled
Than ks
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-7 43- 1699
On Sep 6, 2017, at 10:00 AM, Boulton, Caroli ne
<caro line boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Jac k,
Great ! Our itinerary is still coming together--we're waiting on some
White House guidance so when we have specific times for the visit to
the Statue of Liberty , we'll be in touch! The Secretary will be
ava ilable for dinner j ust on Monday night. Lola will be there for the
whole trip to New York . Whe n you have a location for the dinner, let
me know !
Thanks,

 Caroli ne
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 7: 12 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com >
wrote:
Ryan, let me know if you're free both mon and Tuesday night for
dinner. If so , I will schedule 2 gatherings .

Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-7 43-1699
On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke
wrote:
I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd carol ine for
details . Z

Sent from my Verizon W ireless 4G LTE smartphone

-Original message -From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com >
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00 )
To: Ryan Zinke
Subject: 9/ 11 an
Ryan, thanks for the invite ...l'm free anytime Monday
9/ 11 (morning or afternoon) and Tuesday 9/ 12 in the
morning. I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner
on the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull
together a small group of Wall Street hitters if you're up
for a good round table discussion. I'm havi ng lunch on
Tuesday with mark fields , former CEO of ford . You're
welcome to jo in us.
Jack

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 "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com>
"Daly , Jack" <JDaly@ tpg.com>
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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
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Re: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

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No problem . We w ill shift back to 8pm

JDaly@TPG .com
415-7 43- 1699
On Sep 8, 2017 , at 10:05 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Jac k,
Would we be able to push dinner back to 8pm? A confl ict j ust cropped up and now
the Secretary won't be able to arrive until then. Apolog ies for the late notice !
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 4:03 PM, Boulton , Caroline <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
wrote:
Thanks Jac k!
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 3:31 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Caroli ne, we will meet at the home of Henry and Vanessa Corne ll at at 7:00 pm on Monday 9/ 11
Best regards ,
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-7 43- 1699
On Sep 6, 2017, at 1:07 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg .com> wrote:
Caro line, sounds good ...let's lock in dinner w Lola and ryan on
Monday night at 7pm . I will send location when we get that sett led
Than ks
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-7 43- 1699
On Sep 6, 2017, at 10:00 AM, Boulton, Caroline
<caro line_boulton@ios.do i.gov> wrote:

 Hi Jac k,
Great ! Our itinerary is still coming together--we're waiting
on some Wh ite House guidance so when we have
spec ific times for the vis it to the Statue of Liberty , we'll be
in touch! The Secretary will be available for dinner j ust on
Monday night. Lola will be there for the whole trip to New
York. When you have a location for the dinner, let me
know !
Thanks,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Daly, Jack
<JDa ly@tpg.com > wrote:
Ryan, let me know if you're free both men and Tuesday
night for dinner . If so, I will schedu le 2 gatherings.

Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-7 43-1699
On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke
wrote:
I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd
caro line for details. Z

Sent from my Verizon W ireless 4G LTE smartphone

-Original message -From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com >
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05 :00)
To: Ryan Zinke
Subject: 9/ 11 an
Ryan, tha nks for the invite ...l'm free anytime
Monday 9/ 11 (morning or afternoon ) and
Tuesday 9/ 12 in the morning. I'm tied up
Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner on the
11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner

 and I will pull together a small group of Wall
Street hitters if yo u're up for a good round
table discuss ion. I'm having lunch on
Tuesday with mark fields , former CEO of
ford. You're welcome to jo in us.
Jack

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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Sep 08 2017 11 :36:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Daly , Jack" <JDaly@ tpg.com>
Re: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

Jack ,
As I realized I had forgotten to update yo u on this change! (the NPS Commissioner in New Yor k
loves us with all the changes we've made)
The Secretary's New York schedule and the Statue of Liberty tour did shift around due to a need
to be in Pennsy lvan ia on the morning of 9/ 11 to be with the Vice President. As such, we had to
reschedu le the Statue of Liberty tour for Tuesday the 12th at 3:00pm. Are you still able to join?
Please let us know !
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 1:06 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg .com> wrote:
No problem . We will shift back to 8pm

JDaly@TPG.com
415-743-1699
On Sep 8, 2017 , at 10:05 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroli ne boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Jac k,

 Would we be able to push dinner back to 8pm? A confl ict j ust cropped up and now
the Secretary won't be able to arrive until then. Apo logies for the late notice!
Best,
Caroli ne
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 4:03 PM, Boulton , Caroli ne
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Than ks Jac k!
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 3:31 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg .com> wrote:
Caro line. we will meet at the home of Henry and Vanessa Cornell at at 7:00 pm on Monday 9/ 11
Best regards ,
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-7 43-1699
On Sep 6, 2017, at 1:07 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg .com> wrote:
Caro line, sounds good ...let's lock in dinner w Lola and ryan on
Monday night at 7pm . I will send location when we get that
settled
Thanks
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-7 43-1699
On Sep 6, 2017, at 10:00 AM , Boulton, Caroli ne
<caroline _boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Jack ,
Great! Our itinerary is still coming toget her--we're
waiti ng on some White House guidance so when we
have specific times for the visit to the Stat ue of Liberty ,
we'll be in touc h! The Secretary will be ava ilable for
dinner j ust on Monday night. Lola will be there for the
whole trip to New York . Whe n you have a location for
the dinner, let me know !
Thanks ,
Caro line
On Tue , Sep 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Daly, Jack
<JDaly@ tpg.com> wrote:
Ryan, let me know if you're free both mon and
Tuesday night for dinner. If so , I will schedule 2
gatherings.

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On Sep 5. 20 17. at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke
wrote:
I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd
carol ine for details. Z

Sent from my Ver izon W ireless 4G LTE
smartphone

-Original message - From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com >
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Rvan Zinke

Ryan, thanks for the invite ...l'm free
anytime Monday 9/ 11 (morning or
afternoon) and Tuesday 9/ 12 in the
morning. I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon.
Can do dinner on the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you' re free for dinner
and I will pull together a small group of
Wall Street hitters if you're up for a good
round table discuss ion. I'm having lunch
on Tuesday with mark fields , forme r CEO
of ford. You're welcome to join us .
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
4 15-7 43 - 1699
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"Daly, Jack" <JDaly@ tpg.com>
Fri Sep 08 2017 14 :34:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroli ne" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Kwo ng, Susan" <SKwong@tpg.com>
RE: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

Caroline, I will have to move something around but count me in. I will let you know if I end up being
conflicted
Thanks
jack
Jack Daly
J Daly@TPG.com
415-743-1699

From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto :caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Friday , September 08, 2017 10:37 A M
To: Daly , Jack
Subject: Re: 9/11 and 9/12

Jack,
As I realized I had forgotten to update you on this change! (the NPS Commissioner in New York loves us
with all the changes we've made)
The Secretaiy's New York schedule and the Statue of Liberty tour did shift ai·ound due to a need to be in
Pennsylvania on the morning of 9/ 11 to be with the Vice Pre sident. As such , we had to reschedule the
Statue of Liberty tour for Tuesday the 12th at 3:00pm . Are you still able to jo in? Please let us know!
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 1:06 PM , Daly, Jack <1Daly@tpg.c om> wrote :
No problem . We will shift back to 8pm

JDaly @TPG.com
415-743-1699

 On Sep 8, 20 17, at 10:05 AM , Boulton , Caroline <caroline boulton@io s.doi .gov> wrote:
Hi Jack ,
Woul d we be able to pu sh dinner back to 8pm? A confli ct j ust cropp ed up and now the
Secretaiy won't be able to atTive until then . Apologies for the late notice!
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 4 :03 PM , Boulton, Cai·oline <carol ine boulton@ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Thanks Jack!
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:31 PM , Daly, Jack <JD aly@q>g.com> wrote:
Caroline , we will meet at the home of Herny and Vane ssa Cornell at
7:00 pm on Monday 9/ 11
Best regai·ds,
Jack

JDaly @TPG.com
415- 743-1 699
On Sep 6, 20 17, at 1:07 PM, Daly , Jack <JDaly@q>g.com> wrote:
Cai·oline , sounds good .. .let's lock in dinner w Lola and 1ya n on Monday nigh t at
7pm. I will send locatio n when we get that settled
Thanks
Jack

JDaly @TPG.com
415- 743-1 699
On Sep 6, 20 17, at 10:00 AM, Boulton , Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Jack ,
Great! Om itineraiy is still coming together--we're waiting on some
White House guidance so when we have specific times for the visit
to the Statue of Liberty , we' ll be in touch! The Secretaiy wi ll be
avai lable for dinner ju st on Monday night. Lola wi ll be there for the
whole trip to New York. When you have a locatio n for the dinner ,
let me kn ow!
Thanks ,
Cai·oline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM , Daly, Jack <JDal y@tpg.com >
wrote:
Ryan , let me know if you're free both mon and Tuesday nigh t for
dinner. If so, I will sched ule 2 gatherin gs .
I just spoke w JW Wi lliam s who is
As you kn

at

 dinner. I will keep both nights to 6-8 good guys for dinner. Let me
know if Lola is joining you...if so, we will have a few couples
instead of just guys
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-743-1699
On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke <(b) (6)
wrote:
I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd caroline for
details. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com>
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke <(b) (6)
Subject: 9/11 and 9/12
Ryan, thanks for the invite...I'm free anytime Monday
9/11 (morning or afternoon) and Tuesday 9/12 in the
morning. I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner
on the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull
together a small group of Wall Street hitters if you're up
for a good round table discussion. I'm having lunch on
Tuesday with mark fields, former CEO of ford. You're
welcome to join us.
Jack

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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Daly , Jack" <JDaly@ tpg.com>
"Kwong, Susan " <SKwong@tpg .com>, Rusty Roddy
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Re: 9/11 and 9/12

Great ! I've added in Rusty Roddy , who is our Director of Scheduling & Advance and will actually
be there on the ground wit h the Secretarv. Please give him a call if there's an issue or if you
have furthe r quest ions! He's at
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4:34 PM, Daly, Jack <JDa ly@tpg .com > wrote :
Caroline, I will have to move something around but count me in. I will let you know if I end up being
conflicted
Thanks
jack
Jack Daly
JDaly@TPG.com
4 15-743- 1699
From: Boulton , Caro line [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 10 :37 AM
To: Daly , Jack
Subje ct: Re: 9/ 11 and 9/12

Jack,
As I realized I had forgotten to update you on this change! (the NPS Commissio ner in New York loves
us with all the changes we've made)
The Secretaiy's New York schedule and the Statue of Liberty tom did shift around due to a need to be
in Pennsylvania on the morning of 9/ 11 to be with the Vice President. As such, we had to reschedule
the Statue of Liberty tom for Tuesday the 12th at 3:00pm . Are you still able to jo in? Please let us
know!
Cai·oline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 1:06 PM , Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com> wrote :
No problem . We will shift back to 8pm
JDaly@TPG.com

 415-743-1699
On Sep 8, 20 17, at 10:05 AM , Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@io s.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Jack,
Would we be able to push dinner back to 8pm? A confl ict j ust cropped up and now the
Secretaiy won't be able to aiTive until then . Apo logies for the late notice!
Best,
Cai·oline
On Thu, Sep 7, 20 17 at 4 :03 PM, Boulton, Cai·oline <caroline boulton @ios.do i.gov>
wrote:
Thanks Jack !
On Thu, Sep 7, 20 17 at 3:3 1 PM, Daly, Jack <JD aly@tpg .com> wrote:
Caroline, we will meet at the home of Herny and Vanessa Cornell at
at 7 :00 pm on Monday 9/ 11
Best regai·ds,
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-743-1699
On Sep 6, 20 17, at 1:07 PM , Daly, Jack <JD aly@tpg.com > wrote:
Cai·oline, sounds good ...let's lock in dinner w Lola an d 1yan on Monday night
at 7pm. I will send location when we get that settled
Thanks
Jack

JDaly @TPG.com
415-743-1699
On Sep 6, 20 17, at 10:00 AM , Boulton, Caro line
<caroline boult on@ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Jack,
Great! Om itineraiy is still coming together--we're waiting on
some White House guidance so when we have specific times for
th e visit to the Statue of Libe1iy, we'll be in touch ! Th e Secretaiy
will be available for dinner ju st on Monday night. Lola will be
th ere for th e whole trip to N ew York. When you have a location
for the dinner, let me know!
Thanks ,
Cai·oline
On Tue, Sep 5, 20 17 at 7: 12 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.co m>
wrote:
Ryan, let me know if you're free both mon an d Tuesday night for
dinner. If so, I will schedule 2 gatherings.

 , he ju st
. He's up for joining us for
dinner. I will keep both nights to 6-8 good guys for dinner. Let
me know if Lola is joining you ...if so, we will have a few couple s
instead of ju st guys
Jack

JDaly @TPG.com
415- 743-1 699
On Sep 5, 20 17, at 11:39 AM , 1ya nzinke
wrote:
I look fo1wa rd to seeing u. I have ccd carol ine for
details. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wirele ss 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly @tpg.com >
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke
Subject: 9/ 11 and 9 12
Ryan, thanks for the invite ...I'm free anytime Monday
9/11 (morning or afternoo n) and Tuesday 9/12 in the
morning . I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do
dinner on the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will
pull together a small group of Wall Street hitters if
you're up for a good round table discussion . I'm
having lunch on Tuesday with mark fields, fonner
CEO of ford. You're welcome to join us.
Jack

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"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Fri Sep 08 2017 14:55:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Daly , Jack" <JDaly@tpg .com>, "Kwong, Susan"
<SKwong@tpg .com>
Re: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

Hi, Jack. Please feel free to reach out to me if needed . Caroline was close, but my cell number
is actua ll~
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4:40 PM, Boulton, Caro line <carol ine boulton@ ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Great ! I've added in Rusty Roddy, who is our Director of Sched uling & Advance and will
actually be there on the ground with the Secretarv. Please give him a call if there's an issue or
if you have further questions! He's at
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4 :34 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Caroline, I w ill have to move someth ing around but count me in. I w ill let you know if I end up being
conflicted
Thanks
jack
Jack Daly
JDaly@TPG.com
4 15-743- 1699
From: Boulton , Caroli ne [mailto:caroline_bou lton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, Septem ber 08, 2017 10:37 AM
To: Daly, Jack
Subj ect : Re: 9/ 11 and 9/12

 Jack,
As I realized I had forgotten to update you on this change! (the NPS Commissioner in New York
loves us with all the changes we've made)
The Secretaiy's New York schedul e and the Statue of Liberty tour did shift ai·ound due to a need to
be in Pennsylvania on the morning of 9/11 to be with the Vice President. As such, we had to
reschedul e the Statue of Libe1iy tour for Tuesday the 12th at 3:00pm . Are you still able to j oin?
Please let us know!
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 1:06 PM , Daly , Jack <JD aly@tpg.com > wrote:
No problem. We will shift back to 8pm

JDaly@TPG.com
415-743 -1699
On Sep 8, 20 17, at 10:05 AM , Boulton, Cai·oline <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Jack,
Would we be able to push dinner back to 8pm? A conflict j ust cropped up and now the
Secreta1y won't be able to aiTive until then . Apologies for the late notice!
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 4 :03 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@io s.doi.gov >
wrote:
Thanks Jack!
On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 3:31 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg .com> wrote:
Caroline, we will meet at th e home of Herny and Vanessa Cornell at
Street at 7:00 pm on Monday 9/ 11
Best regard s,
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415-743-1699
On Sep 6, 20 17, at 1:07 PM , Daly , Jack <JDaly@q>g.com> wrote:
Cai·oline , sounds good ...let's lock in dinner w Lola and 1yan on Monday
night at 7pm . I will send location when we get that settled
Thank s
Jack

JDaly@TPG.com
415- 743-1699
On Sep 6, 20 17, at 10:00 AM , Boulton, Cai·oline
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote:

 Hi Jack,
Great! Om itineraiy is still coming together--we're waiting on
some White House guidance so when we have specific time s
for th e visit to the Statue of Libe1iy, we'll be in touch ! The
Secretaiy will be available for dinner j ust on Monday night.
Lola will be th ere for th e whole trip to New York. When you
have a location for the dinner, let me know!
Thanks,
Cai·oline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Daly, Jack
<JDaly@t.pg.com> wrote:
Ryan , let me know if you're free both mon an d Tuesday night
for dinner. If so, I will schedule 2 gatherings.

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On Sep 5, 20 17, at 11:39 AM , 1yanzinke
wrote:
I look fo1wai ·d to seeing u . I have ccd cai·oline for
details. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From : "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com >
Date: 09/05/20 17 1:46 PM (GMT-05 :00)
To: Ryan Zinke
Subject: 9/ 11 and 9 12
Ryan , thanks for the invite ...I'm free anytime
Monday 9/11 (morning or afternoo n) and Tuesday
9/12 in the morning. I'm tied up Tuesday
afternoo n. Can do dinner on the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will
pull together a small group of Wall Street hitters if
you're up for a good round table discussion . I'm
having lunch on Tuesday with mai·k fields, fon ner
CEO of ford. You're welcome to jo in us .

 Jack

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All good ... thanks . My cell i
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Jack Daly

"Daly , Jack" <JDaly@tpg .com>
Fri Sep 08 2017 15:36:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >, "Boulton ,
Caro line" <caroline_ boulton@ios.do i.gov>
"Kwong, Susan" <SKwong@tpg.com >
RE: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

 J Daly@TPG.com

415-743-1699
From: Roddy , Russell [mai lto:russe ll_rodd y@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday , Septembe r 08, 2017 1 :56 PM
To: Boulton , Caro line
Cc: Daly , Jack; Kwong, Susan
Subject: Re: 9/11 and 9/12

Hi , Jack. Please feel free to reach out to me if needed . Caroline was clo se, bu t my cell numb er is actually

On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 4:40 PM, Boulton , Caro line <caroline boult on@i os.doi.gov> wrote:
Great! I've added in Rusty Roddy, who is our Director of Schedulin g & Adva nce and will actually be
th ere on th e groun d with th e Secretaiy. Please give him a call if th ere's an issue or if you have further
questio ns ! He's at
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 4:34 PM , Daly , Jack <JDaly@tpg.c om> wrote:
Caroline, I will have to move something around but count me in. I will let you know if I end up being
conflicted
Thanks
jack
Jack Daly
J Daly@TPG.com

415-743-1699
From: Boulton , Carol ine [mai lto:carol ine_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Friday , September 08, 2017 10:37 AM
To: Daly , Jack
Subject: Re: 9/ 11 and 9/ 12

Jack ,
As I realized I had forgotte n to update you on this change! (the NPS Commiss ioner in New York loves us
with all the chan ges we've made)
The Secretaiy's New York schedule and the Statue of Lib erty tour did shift aroun d due to a need to be in
Pennsylvania on the morning of 9/ 11 to be with the Vice Pre sident. As such, we had to reschedule the
Statue of Liberty tour for Tue sday the 12th at 3:00pm . Are you still able to jo in? Plea se let us know!
Caroline
On Fri, Sep 8, 20 17 at 1:06 PM , Daly , Jack <JDaly@tpg.c om> wrote:
No problem . We will shift back to 8pm

JDaly @TPG.com
415-743-1699
On Sep 8, 20 17, at 10:05 AM , Boulton , Caro line <caroline boult on@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Jack ,
Woul d we be able to pu sh dinner back to 8pm? A confli ct j ust cropped up and now the
Secretaiy won't be able to aiTive until then . Apo logies for the late notice!

 Best,
Carolin e
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 4 :03 PM , Boulton, Caroline <caroline boult on@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Thanks Jack!
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 3:3 1 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Carolin e, we will meet at the home of Herny an d Van essa Cornell at
7 :00 pm on Monday 9/ 11

at

Best regards,
Jack

JDaly @TPG.com
4 15-743- 1699
On Sep 6, 2017, at 1:07 PM , Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg.com > wrote:
Caroline , sounds good ...let's lock in dinner w Lola and 1y an on Monday night at
7pm . I will send location when we get that settled
Thanks
Jack

JDaly @TPG.com
4 15-743-1 699
On Sep 6, 20 17, at 10:00 AM , Boulton, Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Jack,
Great! Om itineraiy is still coming together--we're waiting on some
White House guidan ce so when we have specific times for the visit
to the Statue of Liberty, we'll be in touch ! The Secretaiy will be
available for dinner ju st on Monday night. Lola will be there for the
whole trip to New York. When you have a location for the dinner ,
let me know !
Thanks ,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 7 :12 PM, Daly, Jack <JDaly@tpg .com>
wrote:
Ryan, let me know if you're free both mon and Tuesday night for
dinner. If so, I will schedule 2 gatherings .

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On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:39 AM, ryanzinke <(b) (6)
wrote:
I look forward to seeing u. I have ccd caroline for
details. Z

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------From: "Daly, Jack" <JDaly@tpg.com>
Date: 09/05/2017 1:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: Ryan Zinke <(b) (6)
Subject: 9/11 and 9/12
Ryan, thanks for the invite...I'm free anytime Monday
9/11 (morning or afternoon) and Tuesday 9/12 in the
morning. I'm tied up Tuesday afternoon. Can do dinner
on the 11th and/or 12th.
Let me know when you're free for dinner and I will pull
together a small group of Wall Street hitters if you're up
for a good round table discussion. I'm having lunch on
Tuesday with mark fields, former CEO of ford. You're
welcome to join us.
Jack

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Conversation Contents
September Visit from Secretary

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Tue A ug 29 20 17 11:47:05 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Laird, Josh ua" <josh ua_ laird@nps .gov>
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
September V isit from Secretary

Hi Jos hua,
We're still actively looking to reschedule our New Yor k trip! We wanted to give yo u a heads up
that the Secretary would like to come vis it September 11-September 12 (arrivi ng PM on the 10th
and depart AM on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess , he very much wants to attend the 9/ 11 Memor ial Service that day;
we would also bump the Gateway National Recreat ion Area for a later trip . Statue of Liberty and
Teddy Roosevelt Birthp lace would still be included .
The trip dates are still in fl ux at this point , as we're waiting on confirmat ion of POTUS plans .
We'll loop back with you in a day or so when we have a better idea, but we wanted you to be
aware of his current plans at this stage .
Best,
Caroline

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Joshua Laird <joshua laird@nps.gov>
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Joshua Laird <jos hua_laird@nps.gov >
Tue A ug 29 20 17 12:02:04 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
Re: September Visit from Secretary

Okay . It would be great having him. Tha nks for letting me know . I'm happy to reach out to
colleagues at City Hall and the 9/ 11 Memoria l to get an idea about how the Secretary might
participate- but will hold off unless you give me the word.

 Josh ua

Joshua Laird
Commissioner , Nationa l Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

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PARK
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On A ug 29, 2017, at 1:47 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Joshua,
We're still active ly looking to resched ule our New Yor k trip! We wanted to give yo u a
heads up that the Secretary would like to come visit September 11-September 12
(arriv ing PM on the 10th and depart AM on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess , he very much wants to attend the 9/ 11 Memorial Service
that day ; we would also bump the Gateway National Recreation Area for a later trip .
Statue of Liberty and Teddy Roosevelt Birthp lace would still be included.
The trip dates are still in fl ux at this point , as we're waiting on confirmat ion of POTUS
plans. We'll loop back with you in a day or so when we have a better idea, but we
wanted you to be aware of his current plans at this stage.
Best,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Roddy , Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
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"Roddy , Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Fri Sep 012017 13:04:4 1 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Joshua Laird <jos hua_laird@nps.gov >
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: September Visit from Secretary

Hey, Josh ua. J ust left you a vo icema il. We are still awaiting confirmation on the President's
9/ 11 trave l plans , but we are going ahead and planning the Secretary's schedule for the 11th
and 12th in NYC. The Secretary does want to attend the 9/ 11 Memoria l Ceremony and visit the

 Statue of Liberty on the 11th ...and vis it the Teddy Rooseve lt birthplace on the 12th ...and we
have been in touc h with Park Police about doing somet hing with them. If you cou ld let us know
what this will look like for both days , please let us know ...and as soon as possib le, we will need
to plan a call which will include our commun ications folks. Have a great holiday!
Rusty (and Caroli ne)
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Joshua Laird <josh ua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Okay . It would be great having him. Tha nks for letting me know . I'm happy to reach out to
colleagues at City Hall and the 9/ 11 Memoria l to get an idea about how the Secretary might
participate- but will hold off unless you give me the word .
Josh ua

Joshua Laird
Commissio ner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memorial
26 Wall Street , New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
ce ll. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 29, 2017 , at 1:47 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Jos hua,
We're still active ly looking to reschedule our New Yor k trip! We wanted to give yo u
a heads up that the Secretary would like to come visit September 11-September
12 (arriving PM on the 10th and depart AM on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess , he very much wants to attend the 9/ 11 Memorial
Service that day; we would also bump the Gateway National Recreation Area for a
later trip. Statue of Liberty and Teddy Roosevelt Birthp lace would still be included .
The trip dates are still in flux at this point , as we're waiting on confirmat ion of
POTUS plans. We' ll loop back with you in a day or so when we have a better idea,
but we wanted yo u to be aware of his curre nt plans at this stage .
Best,
Caroli ne

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do
i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Joshua Laird <joshua laird@nps.gov>
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Joshua Laird <jos hua_laird@nps.gov >
Sat Sep 02 2017 09:31 :54 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: September Visit from Secretary

Roddy and Caroli ne,
I spoke with Jay We inkam. They would be honored to have Secretary Zin ke participate in the
9/ 11 event. He said it would defin itely be in keeping with past precedent to have a cab inet
member represent the adm inistration when POTUS is not avai lable to attend. They have not
heard from Secretary Ross and as of Wednesday when We inkam inquired, the secret service
did not have any news .
I will actually be see ing Jay on Tuesday, so we will follow up then. We will also pencil out an
itinerary for a Stat ue and TR Birthplace visit. Please do let me know if he is interested in seeing
Ellis Island as well.
Josh ua

Joshua Laird
Comm issio ner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017 , at 3:04 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hey, Josh ua. Just left you a vo icema il. We are still awaiting confirmation on the
President's 9/ 11 travel plans, but we are going ahead and planning the Secretary's
schedule for the 11th and 12th in NYC. The Secretary does want to atte nd the 9/ 11
Memorial Ceremo ny and visit the Statue of Liberty on the 11th ...and visit the Teddy
Rooseve lt birthplace on the 12th ...and we have been in to uch with Park Police abo ut
doing somet hing with them. If you cou ld let us know what this will look like for both
days, please let us know ...and as soon as possib le, we will need to plan a call which
will include our comm unications folks. Have a great holiday!
Rusty (and Caro line)
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Joshua Laird <josh ua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Okay . It would be great having him. Tha nks for letting me know . I'm happy to
reach out to colleagues at City Hall and the 9/ 11 Memorial to get an idea about
how the Secretary might participa te- but will hold off unless you give me the word.

 Josh ua

Joshua Laird
Comm issioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memor ial
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 29, 2017, at 1:47 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Joshua,
We're still active ly looking to resched ule our New Yor k trip! We wanted
to give yo u a heads up that the Secretary would like to come visit
September 11-September 12 (arriving PM on the 10th and depart AM
on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess, he very much wants to attend the 9/ 11
Memorial Service that day; we would also bump the Gateway National
Recreation Area for a later trip. Statue of Liberty and Teddy Roosevelt
Birthp lace would still be included .
The trip dates are still in flux at this point , as we're waiting on
confirmat ion of POTUS plans . We' ll loop back with you in a day or so
when we have a better idea, but we wanted yo u to be aware of his
curre nt plans at this stage .
Best,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
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Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov >
Sat Sep 02 2017 09:52:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Joshua Laird <jos hua_laird@nps.gov >

 "Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: September Visit from Secretary

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Thanks, Josh ua!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 2, 2017 , at 11:32 AM, Joshua Laird <josh ua laird@nps .gov> wrote :
Roddy and Caroli ne,
I spoke with Jay We inkam. They would be honored to have Secretary Zin ke
participate in the 9/ 11 event. He said it would defin itely be in keeping with past
precede nt to have a cab inet member represent the adm inistration when POTUS is
not ava ilable to attend . They have not heard from Secretary Ross and as of
Wednesday when We inkam inquired, the sec ret service did not have any news .
I will actually be see ing Jay on Tuesday , so we will fo llow up then. We will also
pencil out an itinerary for a Statue and TR Birthplace visit. Please do let me know if
he is interested in see ing Ellis Island as well.
Josh ua

Joshua Laird
Commissio ner , Nationa l Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017 , at 3:04 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Hey, Josh ua. Just left you a vo icema il. We are still awaiting confirmation
on the President's 9/ 11 travel plans , but we are going ahead and
planning the Secretary's schedule for the 11th and 12th in NYC. The
Secretary does want to attend the 9/ 11 Memoria l Ceremony and visit the
Statue of Liberty on the 11th ...and vis it the Teddy Rooseve lt birthplace on
the 12th ...and we have been in touc h with Park Police about doing
someth ing with them. If yo u could let us know what this will look like for
both days, please let us know ...and as soo n as possible, we will need to
plan a call which will include our commu nications folks. Have a great
holiday !
Rusty (and Caroli ne)
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Joshua Laird
<joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:

 Okay . It would be great having him. Tha nks for letting me know . I'm
happy to reach out to colleagues at City Hall and the 9/ 11 Memorial to
get an idea abo ut how the Secretary might participate- but will hold off
unless you give me the word.
Josh ua

Joshua Laird
Comm issio ner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memor ial
26 Wall Street , New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 29, 2017 , at 1:47 PM, Boulton, Carol ine
<caro line boulton@ ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Jos hua,
We're still active ly looking to reschedule our New Yor k trip!
We wanted to give yo u a heads up that the Secretary would
like to come visit September 11-September 12 (arriv ing PM
on the 10th and depart AM on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess , he very much wants to attend
the 9/ 11 Memoria l Service that day; we would also bump
the Gateway National Recreation Area for a later trip .
Statue of Liberty and Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace would still
be included.
The trip dates are still in fl ux at this point , as we're waiting
on confirmatio n of POTUS plans. We' ll loop back with yo u
in a day or so when we have a better idea, but we wanted
you to be aware of his current plans at th is stage.
Best,
Caroli ne

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Sep 06 20 17 15:04:16 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov >
Joshua Laird <jos hua_laird@nps.gov >
Re: September Visit from Secretary

Hi Jos hua,
An update and to clear up what I'm sure has been confus ion from our end:
• POTUS does not currently have plans to be in NYC; as such, we are proceeding as we
always planned
• Below is our list of activities to do and expected time frames
• We've been in touc h withwith the USPP regarding potential horseback riding;
we're considering doing s~ads
worth on State n Island the afternoon of 9/ 12
• Nationa l press has not yet been authorized by the White House; all press outside of the
Statue of Liberty interview with Brian Kilmeade is on hold pend ing their approva l
• RZ will be travel ing with 2 staffers, 2 secur ity detai l, and his wife; an additional guest and
the interview crew will jo in for the Statue of Liberty--they expect to spend ~10 minutes in
the crown at th is point. Please let us know how big of an issue this is and what the size
limits may be on the vessel out to Liberty Island
Would you be able to provide the following by COB tomorro w?
• Draft line-by-line for NPS sites
• POCs for adva nce personnel and security advance
Let us know if you need anyth ing else from us! You can reach me at 202-706-9300 if you do.
Thank yo u!
Caroli ne
TIMELINE
Sunday 9/ 10
10:30PM : Arrival to NYC

Monday 9/ 11
TBD Arrive at 9/ 11 Museum Site
8:30AM: 9/ 11 Memoria l Ceremony
PM: Statue of Liberty Tour / Interview with Brian Kilmeade (latest this can go: 6pm)
Tuesday 9/ 12
Early AM: Potential news interviews
10:30-11:00 Depart for Theodore Rooseve lt Birthplace
11:00-12:00 Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
12:00-1:00 hold for lunch
1:00-5:00 USPP
Wednesday 9/ 13
8:00AM Depart for DC

On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 11:52 AM, Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.do i.gov> wrote:

 Than ks, Joshua!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 2, 2017 , at 11 :32 AM, Joshua Laird <josh ua laird@nps .gov> wrote:
Roddy and Caro line,
I spoke with Jay Weinkam. They would be honored to have Secretary Zin ke
participate in the 9/ 11 event. He said it would defin itely be in keeping with past
precedent to have a cab inet member represen t the adm inistration when POTUS is
not ava ilable to attend . They have not heard from Secretary Ross and as of
Wednesday when Weinkam inquired, the secret service did not have any news.
I will actually be seeing Jay on Tuesday, so we will follow up then. We will also
pencil out an itinerary for a Statue and TR Birthp lace v isit. Please do let me know
if he is interested in seeing Ellis Island as well.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commissioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memor ial
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017 , at 3:04 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hey, Josh ua. Just left you a vo icema il. We are still awaiting
confirmat ion on the President's 9/ 11 travel plans, but we are going
ahead and planning the Secretary's schedule for the 11th and 12th in
NYC. The Secretary does want to attend the 9/ 11 Memor ial Ceremony
and visit the Statue of Liberty on the 11th ...and vis it the Teddy
Rooseve lt birthplace on the 12th ...and we have been in to uch with Park
Police about doing something with them. If you cou ld let us know what
this will look like for both days , please let us know ...and as soon as
possible, we will need to plan a call which will include our
communications folks. Have a great holiday!
Rusty (and Caro line)
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Joshua Laird
<joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Okay . It would be great having him. Thanks for letting me know . I'm
happy to reach out to colleagues at City Hall and the 9/ 11 Memorial
to get an idea about how the Secretary might participate- but will

 hold off unless yo u give me the word.
Josh ua

Joshua Laird
Commissioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memorial
26 Wall Street , New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cel l. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 29, 2017 , at 1:47 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caro line boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Jos hua,
We're still actively looking to reschedu le our New Yor k
trip! We wanted to give you a heads up that the Secretary
would like to come visit September 11-September 12
(arriv ing PM on the 10th and depart AM on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess , he very much wants to attend
the 9/ 11 Memoria l Service that day; we would also bump
the Gateway National Recreation Area for a later trip.
Statue of Liberty and Teddy Roosevelt Birthp lace would
still be included .
The trip dates are still in flux at this point , as we're waiting
on confirmation of POTUS plans. We'll loop back with yo u
in a day or so when we have a better idea, but we wanted
you to be aware of his current plans at th is stage.
Best,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do
i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroli ne Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
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"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Sep 06 20 17 15:08:20 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios .doi.gov>
Joshua Laird <jos hua_laird@nps.gov >
Re: September Visit from Secretary

The one th ing I forgot--at this point, we are going to j ust do Liberty Island, not Ellis Island. We'll
save the latter for our next trip up to you all!
On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Jos hua,
An update and to clear up what I'm sure has been confusion from our end:
• POTUS does not curre ntly have plans to be in NYC; as such, we are proceed ing as we
always planned
• Below is our list of activities to do and expected time frames
• We've been in touch withwith the USPP regard ing potential horsebac k
riding; we're considering ~ Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island the afternoon
of 9/ 12
• Nationa l press has not yet been authorized by the White House; all press outs ide of the
Statue of Liberty interview with Brian Kilmeade is on hold pend ing their approva l
• RZ will be travel ing with 2 staffers, 2 secur ity detail, and his wife; an additional guest
and the interview crew will join for the Statue of Liberty--they expect to spend ~10
minutes in the crown at th is point. Please let us know how big of an issue this is and
what the size limits may be on the vesse l out to Liberty Island
Would you be able to provide the following by COB tomorrow?
• Draft line-by-line for NPS sites
• POCs for advance personnel and security advance
Let us know if yo u need anyth ing else from us! Yo u can reach me at 202-706-9300 if you do.
Thank yo u!
Caroline
TIMELINE
Sunday 9/ 10
10:30PM: Arrivalto NYC

Monday 9/ 11
TBD Arr ive at 9/ 11 Museum Site
8:30AM: 9/ 11 Memorial Ceremony
PM: Statue of Liberty Tour / Interview with Brian Kilmeade (latest this can go: 6pm)
Tuesday 9/ 12
Early AM: Potentia l news interviews

 10:30-11:00 Depart for Theodore Roosevelt Birthp lace
11:00-12:00 Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
12:00-1:OOhold for lunch
1:00-5:00 USPP
Wednesday 9/ 13
8:00AM Depart for DC

On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 11:52 AM , Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi .gov> wrote :
Thanks , Josh ua!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 2, 2017, at 11:32 AM , Jos hua Laird <joshua laird@nps .gov> wrote:
Roddy and Caro line,
I spoke with Jay Wei nkam. They would be honored to have Secretary Zin ke
participate in the 9/ 11 eve nt. He said it would definitely be in keeping with past
precede nt to have a cabi net member represen t the admi nistration when POTUS
is not ava ilable to attend. They have not heard from Secretary Ross and as of
Wednesday when Wei nkam inquired , the secret service did not have any news.

I will actually be seei ng Jay on Tuesday , so we will follow up then. We will also
pencil out an itinerary for a Statue and TR Birthp lace vis it. Please do let me
know if he is interested in see ing Ellis Island as well.
Josh ua

Joshua Laird
Commissio ner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memorial
26 Wall Street , New York , NY 10005
te l. 212-668-5180
cel l. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017, at 3:04 PM, Roddy , Russell <russell roddy@ios .doi.gov >
wrote:
Hey, Josh ua. Just left you a voicema il. We are still awaiting
confirmat ion on the President's 9/ 11 travel plans , but we are going
ahead and planning the Secretary's schedule for the 11th and 12th in
NYC. The Secretary does want to attend the 9/ 11 Memorial
Ceremony and visit the Statue of Liberty on the 11th ...and visit the
Teddy Roosevelt birthplace on the 12th ...and we have been in touch

 with Park Police about doing something with them. If you could let
us know what this will look like for both days , please let us
know ...and as soon as possible , we will need to plan a call which will
include our communications folks. Have a great holiday!
Rusty (and Caro line)
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Joshua Laird
<joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Okay. It would be great having him. Thanks for letting me know.
I'm happy to reach out to colleagues at City Hall and the 9/ 11
Memorial to get an idea about how the Secretary might participatebut will hold off unless yo u give me the word.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commiss ioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federa l Hall Nationa l Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
te l. 212-668-5180
cel l. 718-775-6038

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PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2017 , at 1:47 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulto n@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Josh ua,
We're still actively looking to reschedu le our New Yor k
trip! We wanted to give you a heads up that the
Secretary would like to come vis it September 11September 12 (arriving PM on the 10th and depart AM
on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess , he very much wants to
attend the 9/ 11 Memorial Service that day ; we would
also bump the Gateway National Recreat ion Area for a
later trip. Statue of Liberty and Teddy Roosevelt
Birthplace would still be included.
The trip dates are still in flux at this point, as we're
waiting on confirmation of POTUS plans. We'll loop
back with you in a day or so when we have a better
idea, but we wanted you to be aware of his current
plans at th is stage.
Best,
Caro line

 Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advanc e
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advanc e
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Laird, Joshua" <joshua laird@nps.gov>
"Laird, Joshua" <jos hua_ laird@nps .gov>
Wed Sep 06 2017 15:41:31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ ios .doi.gov>
Re: September Visit from Secretary

From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:
Caroline,

It was good speak ing wit h you . Here is the RoS for the 9/ 11 serv ice :
9/11 Ceremony Timeline:
7:00 a.m.

Memorial Opens to Family Members

8:40 a.m.

Ceremony begins

8:46 a.m.

1st Moment of Silence (Flight 11 flown into North Tower)
Reading of the names begins following moment of silence

9:0 3 a.m.

2 nd Moment of Silence (Flight 175 flown into South Tower)

9: 37 a.m.

3 rd Moment of Silence (Flight 77 flown into Pentagon )

9:59 a.m.

4 th Moment of Silence (South Tower collapse)

10:03 a.m.

5th Moment of Silence (Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, PA)

10:28 a.m.

6th Moment of Silence (North Tower collapse)
Reading of the names continues until conclude d (approx . 1pm)

 3:00 p.m.

Memoria l Plaza opens to the genera l public

On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Boulton , Caroline <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
The one th ing I forgot--at this point, we are going to just do Liberty Island, not Ellis Island.
We'll save the latter for our next trip up to you all!
On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Boulton , Caro line <caro line boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Josh ua,
A n update and to clear up what I'm sure has been confusion from our end:
• POTUS does not curre ntly have plans to be in NYC; as such , we are proceed ing as
we always planned
• Below is our list of activities to do and expected time frames
• We've been in touch withwith the USPP regard ing potential horsebac k
riding; we're considering ~ Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island the
afternoon of 9/ 12
• Nationa l press has not yet been authorized by the White House; all press outside of
the Statue of Liberty interview with Brian Kilmeade is on hold pend ing the ir approval
• RZ will be travel ing with 2 staffers , 2 secur ity detail , and his wife; an additional guest
and the interview crew will jo in for the Statue of Liberty--t hey expect to spend ~10
minutes in the crown at this point. Please let us know how big of an issue this is and
what the size limits may be on the vesse l out to Liberty Island
Wo uld you be able to provide the following by COB tomorrow?
• Draft line-by-l ine for NPS sites
• POCs for advance personnel and security advance
Let us know if yo u need anyth ing else from us! Yo u can reach me at 202-706-9300 if you
do.
Than k yo u!
Caroli ne
TIMELINE
Sunday 9/ 10
10:30PM: Arrivalto NYC

Monday 9/ 11
TBD Arrive at 9/ 11 Museum Site
8:30AM: 9/ 11 Memor ial Ceremo ny
PM: Statue of Liberty Tour / Interview with Brian Kilmeade (latest th is can go: 6pm)
Tuesday 9/ 12
Early AM: Potential news interviews
10:30-1 1:00 Depart for Theodore Roosevelt Birthp lace
11:00-12:00 Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
12:00-1 :OOhold for lunch
1:00-5 :00 USPP
Wednesday 9/ 13
8:00AM Depart for DC

On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 11:52 AM , Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov > wrote:

 Thanks , Joshua!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 2, 20 17, at 11:32 AM , Josh ua Laird <joshua laird@nps .gov> wrote:
Roddy and Caro line,
I spoke with Jay Wei nkam. They would be honored to have Secretary Zinke
participate in the 9/ 11 eve nt. He said it would definitely be in keepi ng with past
precedent to have a cabi net member represen t the admi nistration when
POTUS is not available to attend . They have not heard from Secretary Ross
and as of Wed nesday when Weinkam inquired , the secret service did not
have any news .
I will actually be seei ng Jay on Tuesday , so we will follow up then. We will
also penci l out an itinerary for a Statue and TR Birthplace visit. Please do let
me know if he is interested in see ing Ellis Island as well.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commiss ioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federa l Hall Nationa l Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
te l. 212-668-5180
cel l. 718-775-6038

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PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017, at 3:04 PM, Roddy, Russell <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hey, Joshua. Just left you a voicemai l. We are still awaiting
confirmation on the President's 9/ 11 travel plans , but we are going
ahead and planning the Secretary's sched ule for the 11th and 12th
in NYC. The Secretary does want to attend the 9/ 11 Memor ial
Ceremony and visit the Statue of Liberty on the 11th ...and vis it the
Teddy Roosevel t birthplace on the 12th ...and we have been in
to uch with Park Police about doing someth ing with them . If you
could let us know what this will look like for both days , please let
us know ...and as soon as possib le, we will need to plan a call
which will include our commu nications folks. Have a great holiday!
Rusty (and Caro line)
On Tue , Aug 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Jos hua Laird
<joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Okay. It would be great having him. Thanks for letting me

 know. I'm happy to reach out to colleagues at City Hall and the
9/ 11 Memor ial to get an idea about how the Secretary might
participate- but will hold off unless you give me t he word .
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commiss ioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federa l Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
te l. 212-668-5180
cel l. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2017 , at 1:47 PM, Boulton , Caroli ne
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Josh ua,
We're still actively looking to reschedu le our New
York trip! We wanted to give you a heads up that the
Secretary would like to come vis it September 11September 12 (arriving PM on the 10th and depart
AM on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess, he very much wants to
atte nd the 9/ 11 Memorial Service that day; we would
also bump the Gateway National Recreation Area for
a later trip. Statue of Liberty and Teddy Roosevelt
Birthplace would still be included.
The trip dates are still in flux at this point, as we're
waiti ng on confirmation of POTUS plans. We' ll loop
back with yo u in a day or so when we have a better
idea, but we wanted you to be aware of his current
plans at this stage.
Best,
Caro line

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Joshua Laird
Commissioner, Nationa l Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memoria l
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
"Laird, Joshua" <joshua laird@nps.gov>
"Laird, Joshua" <joshua_laird@nps.gov >
Thu Sep 07 2017 06:22:19 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Re: September Visit from Secretary

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

FYI, here is some of what the Secretary will encounter at Fort Wadsworth, from the latest issue of
Untapped Cities:

http://untappedcities.com/2017
wadsworth-on-staten-island/

/09/05/photos-inside-nycs-abandoned-fort-

On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 5:41 PM, Laird, Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Caroline,
It was good speaking with you. Here is the RoS for the 9/11 service:
9/11 Ceremony Timeline:

7:00 a.m.

Memorial Opens to Family Members

8:40 a.m.

Ceremony begins

8:46a.m.

1st Moment of Silence (Flight 11 flown into North Tower)
Reading of the names begins following moment of silence

9:03 a.m.

2nd Moment of Silence (Flight 175 flown into South Tower)

9:37 a.m.

3rd Moment of Silence (Flight 77 flown into Pentagon)

 9:59 a.m.

4 th Moment of Silence (South Tower collapse)

10:03 a.m.

5th Moment of Silence (Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, PA)

10:28 a.m.

6th Moment of Silence (North Tower collapse)
Reading of the names continues until concluded (app rox. 1pm)

3:00 p.m.

Memorial Plaza opens to the general public

On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Boulton, Caro line <caro line boulton@ios.do i.gov> wrote:
The one th ing I forgot--at th is point, we are going to just do Liberty Island, not Ellis Island.
We' ll save the latter for our next trip up to yo u all!
On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Boulton, Caro line <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Josh ua,
A n update and to clear up what I'm sure has been confusion from our end :
• POTUS does not curre ntly have plans to be in NYC; as such , we are proceed ing as
we always planned
• Below is our list of activities to do and expected time frames
• We've been in to uch with with the USPP regard ing potential horsebac k
riding; we're cons idering ~ Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island the
afternoon of 9/ 12
• National press has not yet been authorized by the White House ; all press outside of
the Statue of Liberty interview with Brian Kilmeade is on hold pending the ir
approval
• RZ will be travel ing with 2 staffers , 2 security detail, and his wife; an additional
guest and the interview crew will join for the Statue of Liberty--they expect to spend
~10 minutes in the crown at th is point. Please let us know how big of an issue this
is and what the size limits may be on the vessel out to Liberty Island
Wo uld yo u be able to provide the following by COB tomorrow?
• Draft line-by-li ne for NPS sites
• POCs for advance personnel and security advance
Let us know if yo u need anything else from us! Yo u can reach me at 202-706-9300 if yo u
do.
Thank you!
Caro line
TIMELINE
Sunday 9/ 10
10:30PM: Arrivalto NYC
Monday 9/ 11
TBD Arrive at 9/ 11 Museum Site
8:30AM: 9/ 11 Memor ial Ceremo ny
PM: Statue of Liberty Tour / Interview with Brian Kilmeade (latest th is can go: 6pm )
Tuesday 9/ 12
Early AM : Potential news interviews
10:30-11 :00 Depart for Theodore Roosevelt Birthp lace
11:00-12:00 Theodore Rooseve lt Birthplace
12:00-1 :OOhold for lunch

 1:00-5:00 USPP
Wed nesday 9/ 13
8:00AM Depart for DC

On Sat , Sep 2, 2017 at 11:52 AM , Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Thanks , Joshua!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 2, 2017 , at 11:32 AM , Josh ua Laird <joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Roddy and Carol ine,
I spoke with Jay Weinkam . They would be honored to have Secretary Zinke
participate in the 9/ 11 event. He said it would def initely be in keeping with
past precedent to have a cabinet member represent the administration
when POTUS is not ava ilable to attend . They have not heard from
Secretary Ross and as of Wednesday when Wein kam inquired, the secret
service did not have any news.
I will actually be seeing Jay on Tuesday , so we will follow up then. We will
also penci l out an itinerary for a Statue and TR Birthplace visit. Please do
let me know if he is interested in see ing Ellis Island as well.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commiss ioner , National Parks of New Yo rk Harbor
Federa l Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street , New Yor k, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cel l. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017 , at 3:04 PM, Roddy, Russell <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hey, Joshua . Just left you a voicemai l. We are still awaiting
confirmation on the President's 9/ 11 travel plans , but we are
going ahead and planning the Secretary's sched ule for the 11th
and 12th in NYC. The Secretary does want to attend the 9/ 11
Memorial Ceremony and vis it the Statue of Liberty on the
11th ...and visit the Teddy Rooseve lt birthplace on the 12th ...and
we have been in touch with Park Police about doing something
with them . If yo u could let us know what this will look like for
both days , please let us know ...and as soon as possib le, we will

 need to plan a call which will include our comm unications fo lks.
Have a great holiday!
Rusty (and Carol ine)
On Tue, Aug 29 , 2017 at 2:02 PM, Josh ua Laird
<joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Okay. It would be great having him. Than ks for letting me
know. I'm happy to reach out to colleagues at City Hall and
the 9/ 11 Memor ial to get an idea about how the Secretary
might participate- but will hold off unless you give me the
word.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commiss ioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federa l Hall National Memoria l
26 Wall Street, New Yor k, NY 10005
te l. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2017 , at 1:47 PM, Boulton , Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Joshua ,
We're still actively looking to reschedu le our New
York trip ! We wanted to give you a heads up that
the Secretary would like to come vis it September
11-September 12 (arriving PM on the 10th and
depart AM on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess , he very much wants to
attend the 9/ 11 Memorial Service that day; we
would also bump the Gateway Nationa l Recreat ion
Area for a later trip. Statue of Liberty and Teddy
Roosevelt Birthp lace would still be included .
The trip dates are still in flux at this point, as we're
waiting on confirmation of POTUS plans. We'll
loop back with yo u in a day or so when we have a
better idea, but we wanted you to be aware of his
current plans at th is stage.
Best,
Caro line

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Joshua Laird
Commissioner , Nationa l Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Joshua Laird
Commissioner, Nationa l Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memoria l
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

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Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Thu Sep 07 2017 10:20:37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Laird, Joshua" <joshua_laird@nps.gov >
Re: September Visit from Secretary

 Potential 9/ 12 Schedule
8:15-9:00 Drive
9:00-10 :15 Tour of Fort Wadsworth
1O:15-11 :45 Horseback Ride
11:45-12:30 Drive to TR Birthplace
12:30-1 :30 Tour of TR Birthplace
1:30-2 :30 HOLD : Personal Lunch
2:30-3 :00 Drive to Battery Park
3:00-5 :30 Statue of Liberty Tour/ Boat
5:30-6 :00 Drive to Hotel
9/ 13
8am departure from NYC

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 7, 2017 , at 8:22 AM, Laird , Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:

FYI, here is some of what the Secretary will encounter at Fort Wadsworth , from the latest
issue of Untapped Cit ies:

http://untappedcities.com/2017
fort-wadsworth-on-staten-isla

/09/05/photos-i
nd/

nside-nycs-aba

ndoned-

On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:41 PM, Laird, Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote :
Caroline,
It was good speaking w ith you. Here is the RoS for the 9/ 11 service :
9/11 Ceremony Timeline:

7:00 a.m.

Memorial Opens to Family Members

8:40 a.m.

Ceremony begins

8:46 a.m.

1st Moment of Si lence (Flight 11 flow n into North Tow er )
Reading of the names begins fo llow ing moment of silence

9:03 a.m.

2 nd Momen t of Silence (Flight 175 flown into South Tower )

9:37 a.m.

3 rd Moment of Silence (Flight 77 flow n into Pentagon )

9:59 a.m.

4 th Momen t of Silence (South Tow er collapse )

10:03 a.m.

5th Moment of Silence (Flight 93 crashed near Shanksv ille, PA)

10:28 a.m.

6th Moment of Silence (North Tower collapse )
Reading of the names continues until concluded
(app rox. 1pm)

3:00 p.m.

Memor ial Plaza opens to the genera l publ ic

On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Boulton , Caroline
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
The one thing I forgot--at this point, we are going to jus t do Liberty Island , not
Ellis Island. We'll save the latter for our next trip up to you all!

 On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Boulton , Caro line
<caro line boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Josh ua,
A n update and to clear up what I'm sure has bee n confusion from our end:
• POTUS does not curre ntly have plans to be in NYC; as such, we are
proceeding as we always planned
• Below is our list of activities to do and expected time frames
• We've been in touch withwith the USPP regard ing potential
horsebac k riding; we're c~o
ing so from Fort Wadsworth on
State n Island the afternoon of 9/ 12
• National press has not yet been aut horized by the White House; all
press outs ide of the Statue of Liberty interview with Brian Kilmeade is on
hold pending their approval
• RZ will be travel ing with 2 staffers , 2 security detail, and his wife; an
add itional guest and the interview crew will join for the Statue of Liberty-they expect to spe nd ~10 minutes in the crown at this point. Please let
us know how big of an issue th is is and what the size limits may be on
the vesse l out to Liberty Island
Wo uld yo u be able to provide the following by COB tomorrow?
• Draft line-by-l ine for NPS sites
• POCs for advance personnel and security advance
Let us know if yo u need anythi ng else from us! Yo u can reach me at 202-7069300 if you do.
Thank you!
Caro line
TIMELINE
Sunday 9/ 10
10:30PM: Arrival to NYC

Monday 9/ 11
TBD Arrive at 9/ 11 Museum Site
8:30AM: 9/ 11 Memorial Ceremo ny
PM: Statue of Liberty Tour / Interview with Brian Kilmeade (latest th is can go :
6pm)
Tuesday 9/ 12
Early AM : Potential news interviews
10:30-11 :00 Depart for Theodore Roosevelt Birthp lace
11:00-12:00 Theodore Rooseve lt Birthplace
12:00-1 :OOhold for lunch
1:00-5:00 USPP
Wednesday 9/ 13
8:00AM Depart for DC

On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 11:52 AM , Russell Roddy
<russell roddy@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Thanks , Joshua!

 Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 2, 2017, at 11:32 AM, Josh ua Laird <joshua laird@nps.gov >
wrote:
Roddy and Carol ine,
I spoke with Jay Weinkam . They would be honored to have
Secretary Zinke participate in the 9/ 11 event. He sa id it would
defin itely be in keeping with past precedent to have a cab inet
member represent the administ ration when POTUS is not
avai lable to attend. They have not heard from Secretary Ross
and as of Wednesday when We inkam inquired, the secret
service did not have any news.
I will actually be seeing Jay on Tuesday , so we will follow up
then. We will also penci l out an itinerary for a Statue and TR
Birthplace visit. Please do let me know if he is interested in
seeing Ellis Island as well.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commiss ioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federa l Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street , New Yo rk, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cel l. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017 , at 3:04 PM, Roddy, Russell
<russell roddy@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hey, Joshua . Just left you a voicemai l. We are still
awaiting confirmation on the President's 9/ 11 trave l
plans, but we are going ahead and plann ing the
Secretary's sched ule for the 11th and 12th in NYC.
The Secretary does want to attend the 9/ 11 Memor ial
Ceremony and visit the Statue of Liberty on the
11th ...and visit the Teddy Rooseve lt birthplace on the
12th ...and we have been in touch with Park Police
about doing something with them . If you could let us
know what this will look like for both days, please let
us know ...and as soon as possible, we will need to
plan a call which will include our commun ications
fo lks . Have a great holiday !

 Rusty (and Caroline)
On Tue , Aug 29 , 2017 at 2:02 PM, Josh ua Laird
<joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Okay. It would be great having him. Thanks for
letting me know . I'm happy to reach out to
colleag ues at City Hall and the 9/ 11 Memor ial to
get an idea about how the Secretary might
participate- but will hold off unless you give me the
word.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commiss ioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federa l Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New Yor k, NY 10005
te l. 212-668-5180
cel l. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2017, at 1:47 PM, Boulton , Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Josh ua,
We're still actively looking to
reschedule our New York trip! We
wanted to give you a heads up that the
Secretary would like to come vis it
September 11-September 12 (arriv ing
PM on the 10th and depart AM on the
13th).
As I'm sure you can guess , he very
much wants to attend the 9/ 11
Memorial Service that day; we would
also bump the Gateway National
Recreat ion Area for a later trip. Statue
of Liberty and Teddy Roosevel t
Birthplace would still be included.
The trip dates are still in flux at this
point, as we're waiting on confirmation
of POTUS plans . We'll loop back with
you in a day or so when we have a
better idea, but we wanted you to be
aware of his current plans at this
stage.

 Best ,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Joshua Laird
Commissione r, Nationa l Parl<sof New Yori< Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Joshua Laird
Commissioner, Nationa l Parl<sof New Yori< Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memoria l
26 Wall Street, New Yori<, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
"Laird, Joshua" <joshua laird@nps.gov>
From:

"Laird, Joshua" <joshua_laird@nps.gov>

 Thu Sep 07 20 17 14:57:01 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .doi.gov>, "Roddy,
Russell" <russell_roddy@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: September Visit from Secretary

Sent:
To:
Subject:
Roddy, Caroline,

It 's ta king a bit longe r than expected to get t he capacity # for t he USPP boat... I 'll get t hat to you as
soon as we hear back.
I n the meanti me, I spoke wit h Jay Weinkam at t he 9/ 11 Memorial. I f the Secretary is inte rested , they
wou ld be w illing to ta ke him on a persona l tou r of t he me morial after he wraps up at the Statue of
Liberty. They will also be turn ing on Tr ibute in Light on t he evening of 9/ 11. There is no cere mony
associated wit h t his, just a small, closed gather ing for Foundat ion board me mbers and staff , but t he
Secretary would be welcome. The switch is t hrown fro m t he rooftop of an adjace nt bui lding ( but not
the Freedom Tower ) .
Joshua

On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 12:20 PM, Carol ine Boulton <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Potential 9/ 12 Schedu le
8:15-9:00 Drive
9:00-10 :15 Tour of Fort Wadsworth
1O:15-1 1:45 Horseback Ride
11:45-12:30 Drive to TR Birthplace
12:30-1 :30 Tour of TR Birthplace
1:30-2 :30 HOLD: Perso nal Lunch
2:30-3 :00 Drive to Battery Park
3:00-5 :30 Statue of Liberty Tour/ Boat
5:30-6 :00 Drive to Hotel
9/ 13
8am departure from NYC

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 7, 2017, at 8:22 AM, Laird, Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:

FYI, here is some of what the Secretary w ill encounter at Fort Wadsworth , from the
latest issue of Untapped Cit ies:

http://untappedcities.com/2017
/09/05/photos-inside-nycs-aba
fort-wadsworth-on-statenisla nd/

ndoned-

On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:41 PM, Laird, Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Caroline,
It was good spea king w ith you. Here is the RoS fo r the 9/ 11 service :
9/11 Ceremony Timeline:

7:00 a.m.

Memorial Opens to Family Membe rs

8:40 a.m.

Ceremony begins

8:46 a.m.

1st Moment of Silence (Flight 11 flown into North Tower)

 Read ing of the names begins fo llow ing moment of
silence

9:03 a.m.

2 nd Mome nt of Silence (Flight 175 flow n into South T ower)

9:37 a.m.

3rd Moment of Silence ( Flight 77 flow n into Pentagon)

9:59 a.m.

4 th Moment of Silence (South Tow er collapse)

10:03 a.m .

5th Moment of Silence (Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville , PA)

10:28 a.m .

sth Moment of Silence (North Tower collapse )
Reading of the names continues until concluded
(approx. 1pm)

3:00 p.m.

Memor ial Plaza opens to the general public

On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Boulton , Caro line
<caro line boulton@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
The one thing I forgot--at this point, we are going to jus t do Liberty Island, not
Ellis Isla nd. We' ll save the latter for our next trip up to you all!
On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Boulton, Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Josh ua,
A n update and to clear up what I'm sure has been confusion from our end :
• POTUS does not currently have plans to be in NYC; as such, we are
proceedi ng as we always planned
• Below is our list of activities to do and expected time frames
• We've been in touch with
with the USPP rega rding
potential horseback riding; we re cons idering doing so from Fort
Wadsworth on Staten Island the afternoon of 9/ 12
• National press has not yet been authorized by the White House ; all
press outside of t he Statue of Liberty interview with Brian Kilmeade is
on hold pending the ir approval
• RZ will be traveli ng wit h 2 staffers , 2 security detail, and his wife; an
add itional guest and the interview crew will jo in for the Statue of
Liberty--they expect to spe nd ~10 minutes in the crown at this point.
Please let us know how big of an issue this is and what the size limits
may be on the vessel out to Liberty Island
Wo uld yo u be able to provide the following by COB tomorrow?
• Draft line-by-line for NPS sites
• POCs for advance personnel and security advance
Let us know if you need anything else from us! Yo u can reach me at 202706-9300 if yo u do.
Thank you!
Caro line
TIMELIN E
Sunday 9/ 10
10:30PM: Arriva l to NYC

 Monday 9/ 11
TBD Arrive at 9/ 11 Muse um Site
8:30AM: 9/ 11 Memorial Ceremony
PM: Statue of Liberty Tour / Interview with Brian Kilmeade (latest th is can
go: 6pm)
Tuesday 9/ 12
Early AM : Potential news interviews
10:30-11 :00 Depart for Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
11:00-12:00 Theodore Rooseve lt Birthplace
12:00-1 :OOhold for lunch
1:00-5:00 USPP
Wednesday 9/ 13
8:00AM Depart for DC

On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 11:52 AM , Russell Roddy
<russell roddy@ ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Thanks , Joshua!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 2, 2017 , at 11:32 AM , Josh ua Laird <joshua laird@nps.gov >
wrote:
Roddy and Carol ine,
I spoke with Jay Weinkam . They would be honored to have
Secretary Zinke participate in the 9/ 11 event. He said it would
defin itely be in keeping with past precedent to have a cab inet
member represent the admin istration when POTUS is not
avai lable to attend. They have not heard from Secretary Ross
and as of Wednesday when We inkam inquired, the secret
service did not have any news.
I will actually be seeing Jay on Tuesday , so we will follow up
then. We will also pencil out an itinerary for a Statue and TR
Birthplace visit. Please do let me know if he is interested in
seeing Ellis Island as well.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commiss ioner , National Parks of New York Harbor
Federa l Hall National Memoria l
26 Wall Street, New Yor k, NY 10005
te l. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK

 Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017, at 3:04 PM, Roddy, Russell
<russell roddy@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hey, Joshua . Just left yo u a voicemai l. We are
still awaiting confirmation on the President's 9/ 11
travel plans , but we are going ahead and planning
the Secretary's sched ule for the 11th and 12th in
NYC. The Secretary does want to attend the 9/ 11
Memorial Ceremony and visit the Statue of Liberty
on the 11th ...and vis it the Teddy Rooseve lt
birthplace on the 12th ...and we have been in touch
with Park Police about doing something with
them . If you could let us know what th is will look
like for both days, please let us know ...and as
soon as possib le, we will need to plan a call which
will include our commun ications folks. Have a
great holiday!
Rusty (and Carol ine)
On Tue , Aug 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Josh ua Laird
<joshua laird@nps .gov> wrote:
Okay. It would be great having him. Than ks for
letting me know . I'm happy to reach out to
colleagues at City Hall and the 9/ 11 Memor ial to
get an idea about how the Secretary might
participate- but will hold off unless you give me
the word.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commissioner , National Parks of New Yor k
Harbor
Federa l Hall National Memoria l
26 Wall Street, New Yor k, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2017 , at 1:47 PM, Boulton , Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Josh ua,
We're still actively looking to

 reschedule our New York trip! We
wanted to give you a heads up that
the Secretary would like to come vis it
September 11-September 12
(arriving PM on the 10th and depart
AM on the 13th).
As I'm sure you can guess , he very
much wants to attend the 9/ 11
Memorial Service that day; we would
also bump the Gateway National
Recreat ion Area for a later trip .
Statue of Liberty and Teddy
Roosevelt Birthp lace would still be
included .
The trip dates are still in flux at th is
point, as we're waiting on
confirmation of POTUS plans. We'll
loop back with yo u in a day or so
when we have a better idea , but we
wanted you to be aware of his
current plans at th is stage.
Best,
Caro line

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Ad vance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I
Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

Caro line Boulton
Depart ment of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caro line Boulton
Depart ment of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Joshua Laird
Comm issione r, Nationa l Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall Nationa l Memo rial
26 Wall Street , New York, NY 10005

 tel. 212-668-5180

cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Joshua Laird
Commissioner, National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180 cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Joshua Laird
Commissioner, National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180 cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
"Laird, Joshua" <joshua laird@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Laird, Joshua" <joshua_laird@nps .gov>
Thu Sep 07 2017 15:57:54 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>, "Roddy,
Russell" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov >
Re: September Visit from Secretary

In addition to the crew, our USPP vessel can hold 8 guests in the cabin and an additional 10-12 people
on deck . That does not account for camera equipment, etc. My weather app currently predicts
weather in the mid 60's and a 13% chance of rain ...

On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 4:57 PM, Laird , Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Roddy, Caroline,
It's taking a bit longer than expected to get the capacity # for the USPP boat... I'll get that to you as
soon as we hear back.
In the meantime, I spoke with Jay Weinkam at the 9/11 Memorial. If the Secretary is interested,
they would be willing to take him on a personal tour of the memorial after he wraps up at the Statue
of Liberty. They will also be turning on Tribute in Light on the evening of 9/11. There is no
ceremony associated with this, just a small, closed gathering for Foundation board members and
staff, but the Secretary would be welcome. The switch is thrown from the rooftop of an adjacent
building (but not the Freedom Tower).

 Joshua

On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 12:20 PM, Carol ine Boulton <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > w rote :
Potential 9/ 12 Schedu le
8:15-9:00 Drive
9:00-10 :15 Tour of Fort Wadsworth
10:15-11 :45 Horseback Ride
11:45-12:30 Drive to TR Birthplace
12:30-1 :30 Tour of TR Birthplace
1:30-2:30 HOLD: Personal Lunch
2:30-3:00 Drive to Battery Park
3:00-5:30 Statue of Liberty Tour/ Boat
5:30-6:00 Drive to Hotel
9/ 13
8am departure from NYC

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 7, 2017 , at 8:22 AM , Laird , Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov > w rote :

FYI, here is some of what the Secretary will encounter at Fort Wadsworth , from the
latest issue of Untapped Cit ies:

http: //untappedcities.com/2017
doned-fort-wadsworth-on-staten-is

/09/05/photosland/

inside-nycs-aban

On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:41 PM, Laird, Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov >
w rote :
Caroline,
It was good speaking w ith yo u. Here is the RoS fo r the 9/ 11 service:
9/11 Ceremony Timeline:
7:00 a.m.

Memor ial Opens to Family Members

8:40 a.m.

Ceremonybegins

8:46 a.m.

1st Moment of Silence (Flight 11 flown into North Tower)
Reading of the names begins following moment of
silence

9:03 a.m.

2 nd Moment of Silence (Flight 175 flown into South Tower)

9:37 a.m.

3 rd Moment of Silence (Flight 77 flown into Pentagon )

9:59 a.m.

4 th Moment of Silence (South Tower collapse)

10:03 a.m.

5th Moment of Silence (Flight 93 crashed near Shanksv ille, PA)

10:28 a.m.

6th Moment of Silence (North Tower collapse )
Reading of the names continues until concluded
(approx. 1pm)

3:00 p.m.

Memorial Plaza opens to the general public

 On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Boulton , Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
The one thing I forgot--at th is point, we are going to just do Liberty Island,
not Ellis Island. We'll save the latter for our next trip up to yo u all!
On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Boulton , Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Josh ua,
An update and to clear up what I'm sure has been confusion from our
end:
• POTUS does not currently have plans to be in NYC; as such, we
are proceed ing as we always planned
• Below is our list of activities to do and expected time frames
• We've been in to uch with
with the USPP regarding
potential horseback riding ; we re cons ider ing doing so from Fort
Wadsworth on Staten Island the afternoon of 9/ 12
• National press has not yet been authorized by the White House ; all
press outside of the Statue of Liberty interview with Brian Kilmeade
is on hold pending their approval
• RZ will be traveling with 2 staffers , 2 security deta il, and his wife; an
add itional guest and the interview crew will jo in for the Stat ue of
Liberty--they expect to spend ~10 minutes in the crown at this point.
Please let us know how big of an issue th is is and what the size
limits may be on the vessel out to Liberty Island
Wo uld yo u be able to provide the following by COB tomorrow?
• Draft line-by-line for NPS sites
• POCs for advance personne l and security advance
Let us know if you need anything else from us! You can reach me at 202706-9300 if yo u do.
Thank you!
Caro line
TIMELINE
Sunday 9/ 10
10:30PM: Arriva l to NYC

Monday 9/ 11
TBD Arrive at 9/ 11 Museum Site
8:30AM: 9/ 11 Memorial Ceremony
PM: Statue of Liberty Tour / Interview with Brian Kilmeade (latest this can
go: 6pm)
Tuesday 9/ 12
Early AM : Potential news interviews
10:30-11 :00 Depart for Theodore Rooseve lt Birthplace
11:00-12:00 Theodore Rooseve lt Birthplace
12:00-1 :00 hold for lunch
1:00-5:00 USPP
Wednesday 9/ 13

 8:00AM Depart for DC

On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 11:52 AM , Russell Roddy
<russell roddy@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Tha nks, Joshua!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 2, 2017, at 11:32 AM , Joshua Laird <joshua laird@nps.gov >
wrote:
Roddy and Carol ine,
I spoke with Jay Weinkam . They would be honored to have
Secretary Zinke participate in the 9/ 11 event. He said it
would defi nitely be in keeping with past precedent to have a
cabinet member represe nt the admin istratio n when POTUS
is not avai lable to atte nd. They have not heard from
Secretary Ross and as of Wednesday when Wei nkam
inquired, the secret service did not have any news .
I will actually be seeing Jay on Tuesday , so we will follow
up then. We will also penci l out an itinerary for a Statue and
TR Birthp lace visit. Please do let me know if he is interested
in seei ng Ellis Island as well.
Jos hua

Joshua Laird
Commissioner , National Parks of New Yor k Harbor
Federal Hall National Memoria l
26 Wa ll Street , New Yor k, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017, at 3:04 PM, Roddy, Russell
<russell roddy@ ios.do i.gov> wrote :
Hey, Joshua . Just left yo u a voicemai l. We are
still awaiting confirmation on the President's 9/ 11
trave l plans , but we are going ahead and
planni ng the Secretary's schedule for the 11th
and 12th in NYC. The Secretary does want to
attend the 9/ 11 Memoria l Ceremony and visit the
Statue of Liberty on the 11th ...and visit the
Teddy Rooseve lt birthplace on the 12th ...and we

 have been in to uch with Park Police about doing
something with them. If you cou ld let us know
what this will look like for both days, please let
us know ...and as soon as possible, we will need
to plan a call which will include our
comm unications fo lks. Have a great holiday!
Rusty (and Carol ine)
On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Josh ua Laird
<joshua laird@nps .gov> wrote :
Okay. It would be great havi ng him. Thanks
for letting me know. I'm happy to reach out to
colleagues at City Hall and the 9/ 11 Memorial
to get an idea abo ut how the Secretary might
participate- but will hold off unless yo u give
me the word.
Jos hua

Joshua Laird
Commissione r, National Parks of New York
Harbor
Federal Hall National Memoria l
26 Wa ll Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2017, at 1:47 PM, Boulton,
Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Joshua ,
We're still actively looking to
reschedule our New York trip! We
wanted to give you a heads up that
the Secretary would like to come
vis it September 11-September 12
(arriving PM on t he 10th and
depart AM on the 13th).
As I'm sure yo u can guess , he very
much wants to attend the 9/ 11
Memoria l Service that day; we
would also bump the Gateway
National Recreation Area for a
later trip . Statue of Liberty and

 Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace would
still be included.
The trip dates are still in flux at this
point , as we're waiting on
confirmation of POTUS plans.
We'll loop back with you in a day or
so when we have a better idea, but
we wanted you to be aware of his
current plans at this stage.
Best ,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi .gov I
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Joshua Laird
Commissioner , Nationa l Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5 180 cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK

Joshua Laird
Commissio ner, National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

 FINDVOUR

PARK
Joshua Laird
Commissioner , National Parl<sof New Yori< Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Joshua Laird
Commissioner, National Parl<sof New Yori< Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New Yori<, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
"Roddy, Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_roddy @ios .doi.gov>
Thu Sep 07 2017 17:32:13 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Laird, Joshua" <joshua_laird@nps .gov>
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Re: September Visit from Secretary

That sounds good. From my experience , most folks including the Secretary have preferred
hanging out on the deck of the boat.
On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 5:57 PM, Laird , Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
In addition to the crew, our USPP vessel can hold 8 guests in the cabin and an additional 10-12
people on deck. That does not account for camera equipment, etc. My weather app currently
predicts weather in the mid 60's and a 13% chance of rain ...

On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 4:57 PM, Laird, Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov > wrote:
Roddy, Caroline,
It's taking a bit longer than expected to get the capacity # for the USPP boat ... I'll get that to you
as soon as we hear back.
In the meantime, I spoke with Jay Weinkam at the 9/11 Memorial. If the Secretary is interested,
they would be willing to take him on a personal tour of the memorial after he wraps up at the
Statue of Liberty. They will also be turning on Tribute in Light on the evening of 9/11. There is
no ceremony associated with this, just a small, closed gathering for Foundation board members

 and staff, but the Secretary would be we lcome. The switch is thrown from the rooftop of an
adjacent bui lding (but not the Freedom Towe r) .
Joshua

On Thu , Sep 7, 2017 at 12:20 PM, Caroline Boulton <carol ine boulton@ ios.doi.go v> w rote :
Potential 9/ 12 Schedule
8:15-9:00 Drive
9:00-10 :15 Tour of Fort Wadsworth
10:15-11 :45 Horseback Ride
11:45-12 :30 Drive to TR Birthplace
12:30-1 :30 Tour of TR Birthplace
1:30-2:30 HOLD : Personal Lunch
2:30-3:00 Drive to Battery Park
3:00-5:30 Statue of Liberty Tour/ Boat
5:30-6:00 Drive to Hotel
9/ 13
8am departure from NYC

Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 7, 2017 , at 8:22 AM , Laird, Joshua <joshua laird@nps .gov> w rote :

FYI, here is some of what the Secretary wi ll encounter at Fort Wadsworth, from the
latest issue of Untapped Cities:

http: //untappedcities.com/2017
/09/05/photosdoned-fort-wadsworth-on-staten-is
land/

inside-nycs-aban

On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 5:41 PM, Laird , Joshua <joshua laird@nps.gov >
w rote :
Caroline,
It was good speaking w ith you. Here is the RoS for the 9/ 11 service:
9/11 Ceremony Timeline:
7:00 a.m.

Memor ial Opens to Family Members

8:40 a.m.

Ceremony begins

8:46 a.m.

1st Moment of Silence (Flight 11 flown into North Tower)
Reading of the names begins following moment of
silence

9:03 a.m.

2 nd Moment of Silence (Flight 175 flown into South Tower)

9:37 a.m.

3 rd Moment of Silence (Flight 77 flown into Pentagon )

9:59 a.m.

4 th Moment of Silence (South Tower collapse)

10:03 a.m.

5th Moment of Silence (Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville ,

10:28 a.m.

6th Moment of Silence (North Tower collapse )

PA)

Reading of the names continues until concluded

 (app rox. 1pm)
3:00

p.m.

Memorial Plaza opens to the genera l public

On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
The one thing I forgot--at this point, we are going to j ust do Liberty Island,
not Ellis Island. We' ll save the latter for our next trip up to yo u all!
On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 5:04 PM, Boulton, Carol ine
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Joshua ,
An update and to clear up what I'm sure has been confusio n from our
end:
• POTUS does not currently have plans to be in NYC; as such , we
are proceed ing as we always planned
• Below is our list of activities to do and expected time frames
• We've been in to uch with
with the USPP regardi ng
potential horseback riding; we re consideri ng doing so from Fort
Wadsworth on State n Island the afternoon of 9/ 12
• National press has not yet been authorized by the Wh ite House ;
all press outside of the Statue of Liberty interview with Brian
Kilmeade is on hold pending their approval
• RZ will be traveli ng with 2 staffers , 2 security deta il, and his wife;
an additional guest and the interview crew will jo in for the Statue
of Liberty--they expect to spend ~10 minutes in the crown at this
point. Please let us know how big of an issue this is and what the
size limits may be on the vesse l out to Liberty Island
Wou ld you be able to provide the following by COB tomorrow?
• Draft line-by-li ne for NPS sites
• POCs for advance person nel and security adva nce
Let us know if you need anything else from us! You can reach me at
202-706-9300 if yo u do.
Tha nk you!
Carol ine
TIMELINE
Sunday 9/ 10
10:30PM: Arriva l to NYC
Monday 9/ 11
TBD Arrive at 9/ 11 Museum Site
8:30AM : 9/ 11 Memorial Ceremony
PM: Statue of Liberty Tou r I Interview with Brian Kilmeade (latest this
can go: 6pm )
Tuesday 9/ 12
Early AM: Potential news interviews
10:30- 11:00 Depart for Theodore Rooseve lt Birthplace
11:00- 12:00 Theodo re Roosevelt Birthplace
12:00- 1 :00 hold for lunch

 1:00-5:00 USPP
Wednesday 9/ 13
8:00AM Depart for DC

On Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 11 :52 AM, Russell Roddy
<russell roddy@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Thanks , Joshua!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 2, 2017 , at 11:32 AM , Joshua Laird <joshua laird@nps.gov >
wrote:
Roddy and Caroline,
I spoke with Jay We inkam . They would be honored to
have Secretary Zin ke participate in the 9/ 11 event. He
said it would definite ly be in keeping with past precedent
to have a cabinet member represen t the administration
when POTUS is not ava ilable to attend. They have not
heard from Secretary Ross and as of Wednesday when
Weinkam inquired , the secret service did not have any
news.
I will actually be seeing Jay on Tuesday , so we will follow
up then. We will also penci l out an itinerary for a Stat ue
and TR Birthplace vis it. Please do let me know if he is
interested in seeing Ellis Island as well.
Joshua

Joshua Laird
Commissioner , National Parks of New Yor k Harbor
Federal Hall National Memoria l
26 Wa ll Street, New Yor k, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 1, 2017 , at 3:04 PM, Roddy, Russell
<russell roddy@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hey, Joshua. Just left yo u a voicemail. We
are still awaiting confirmat ion on the
President's 9/ 11 travel plans , but we are going
ahead and planning the Secretary's schedule

 for the 11th and 12th in NYC. The Secretary
does want to attend the 9/ 11 Memor ial
Ceremo ny and visit the Statue of Liberty on
the 11th ...and visit the Teddy Roosevelt
birthplace on the 12th ...and we have been in
touc h with Park Police about doing somethi ng
with them . If you could let us know what th is
will look like for both days , please let us
know ...and as soon as possible, we will need
to plan a call which will include our
comm unications fo lks. Have a great holiday!
Rusty (and Carol ine)
On Tue, A ug 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM, Josh ua
Laird <joshua laird@nps .gov> wrote:
Okay. It would be great havi ng him.
Tha nks for letting me know . I'm happy to
reach out to colleag ues at City Hall and the
9/ 11 Memorial to get an idea about how the
Secretary might participate- but will hold off
unless yo u give me the word.
Jos hua

Joshua Laird
Commissioner , Nationa l Parks of New Yor k
Harbor
Federal Hall National Memoria l
26 Wall Street, New York , NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180
cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 29, 2017 , at 1:47 PM, Boulton,
Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Joshua ,
We're still active ly looking to
reschedule our New York trip!
We wanted to give yo u a heads
up that the Secretary would like
to come vis it September 11September 12 (arrivi ng PM on
the 10th and depart AM on the
13th).

 As I'm sure you can guess , he
very much wants to attend the
9/ 11 Memorial Service that day ;
we would also bump the
Gateway National Recreation
Area for a later trip. Statue of
Liberty and Teddy Roosevelt
Birthplace would still be
included.
The trip dates are still in flux at
this point , as we're waiting on
confirmation of POTUS plans.
We'll loop back with you in a day
or so when we have a better
idea, but we wanted you to be
aware of his current plans at this
stage.
Best ,
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi .gov I
Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Joshua Laird
Commissio ner, National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180 cell. 718-775-6038

FINDVOUR

PARK

 -Joshua Laird
Commissioner, National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180 cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
-Joshua Laird
Commissioner, National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180 cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK
-Joshua Laird
Commissioner, National Parks of New York Harbor
Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
tel. 212-668-5180 cell. 718-775-6038

FINDYOUR

PARK

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Conversation Contents
Announce the Secretary's participation?

Stephen Clark <stephen m clark@nps.gov>
From:
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Stephe n Clark <stephe n_m_clark@ nps.gov >
Thu A ug 31 20 1705:14:22 GMT-0600 (MDT)
carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov
A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

Good morning Caroli ne, I wanted to check in and make sure it was ok with your office for us to
announce that the secretary will be in attendance on September 10 at this time ... Tha nk you.
Steve Stephen M. Clark, Superinte ndent National Park Service I Western Pennsy lvan ia Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memoria l P.O. Box 911 Shanksvi lle, PA 15560 814-893-6322 (office ) 267252-1909 (cell)

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:

CC:

Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu A ug 31 20 1707:19:48 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Stephe n Clark <stephe n_m_clark@ nps.gov >
Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios.do i.gov>, Heather Swift
<heather_ swift@ios.do i.gov>
Re: A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

Hi Steve ,
We usua lly wait to announce his atte ndance at eve nts for secu rity purposes , but I defer to the
comms office. Russell and Heather are cc'ed here for input!
Best,
Caroli ne
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:14 AM, Stephen Clark <stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote :
Good morning Caro line,
I wanted to chec k in and make sure it was ok with your office for us
to announce that the secretary will be in attendance on Septembe r 10
at th is time ...
Thank yo u.
Steve
Stephen M. Clark , Superintendent
Nationa l Park Service I Weste rn Pennsylva nia Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560

 814-893-6322 (office )
267-252-1909 (cell)

Caroli ne Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Swift, Heather" <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

"Swift, Heather " <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >
Thu A ug 31 20 1707:23: 15 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Stephe n Clar k <stephe n_m_clark@nps.gov>, Russell Newell
<russell_newell@ios.doi.gov>
Re: A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

Checking with the security team

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroli ne boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to announce his atte ndance at events for security purposes , but I defer to the
comms office. Russell and Heather are cc'ed here for input!
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:14 AM, Stephen Clark <step hen m clark@nps .gov> wrote:
Good morning Caro line,
I wanted to chec k in and make sure it was ok with your office for us
to announce that the secretary will be in attendance on September 10
at this time ...
Thank yo u.
Steve
Stephen M. Clark , Superintendent
National Park Service / Weste rn Pennsy lva nia Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksvi lle, PA 15560
814-893 -6322 (office )
267-252 -1909 (cell)

 Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Clark, Stephen" <stephen m clark@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

"Clark , Stephe n" <stephen_m_clark@nps.gov >
Thu A ug 31 20 1710:2 1:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Swift, Heather " <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >, Russell
Newell <russell_newell@ios.do i.gov>, Stephanie Loeb
<stepha nie_loeb@nps.gov >, Adam Shaffer
<adam_shaffe r@nps.gov >
Re: A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

Thank yo u Heather ...
Incidentally , if yo u, Russell and Caroli ne can work directly with Stephanie Loeb (cop ied above )
who is serving as our Chief Public Information Office r for the eve nt, I would appreciate it.
Please cc me and Adam if you would so we can track things here at the park leve l.
Thanks again,
Steve

Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service/ Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531 (office)
267-252-1909(cell)

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM , Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Checking with the security team

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton, Caroli ne <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to announce his atte ndance at events for security purposes , but I defer to
the comms office. Russell and Heather are cc'ed here for input!

 Best,
Caroli ne
On Th u, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:14 AM, Stephen Clark <stephen m clark@nps .gov> wrote:
Good morning Caro line,
I wanted to chec k in and make sure it was ok with your office for us
to announce that the secretary will be in attendance on September 10
at this time ...
Thank you.
Steve
Stephe n M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service / Weste rn Pennsy lvan ia Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memor ial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksv ille, PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office )
267-252-1909 (cell)

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Ca roline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ ios.do i.gov

"Swift, Heather" <heather swift@ios.doi.gov>
From:

Sent:
To:
CC:

Subject:

"Swift, Heather " <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >
Thu A ug 31 20 1710:22:49 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Clark , Stephe n" <stephen_m_clark@nps.gov >
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Russell
Newell <russell_newell@ios.do i.gov>, Stephanie Loeb
<stepha nie_loeb@nps.gov >, Adam Shaffer
<adam_shaffer@nps.gov >
Re: A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

Steve - can we do Sept 6th?

Heather Swift
Departmen t of the Interio r

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:21 PM, Clar k, Stephen <stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Thank yo u Heather ...
Incidentally, if you, Russell and Caroline can work directly with Stephanie Loeb (copied

 above ) who is serving as our Chief Public Information Officer for the event , I would appreciate
it. Please cc me and Adam if you would so we can track things here at the park leve l.
Than ks again,
Steve

Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service/ Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531 (office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM , Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Check ing with the secur ity team

Heather Swift
Depart ment of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu , Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM , Boulton, Caroli ne <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to announce his attendance at events for security purposes , but I defer to
the comms office . Russell and Heather are cc'ed here for input!
Best,
Caro line
On Thu , Aug 31, 2017 at 7:14 AM , Stephen Clark <stephen m clark@nps .gov> wrote:
Good morning Carol ine,
I wanted to check in and make sure it was ok with yo ur office for us
to announce that the secretary will be in atte ndance on September 10
at this time ...
Thank you.
Steve
Stephen M. Clark, Superi ntendent
National Park Service / Western Pennsylvan ia Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksv ille, PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office )
267-252-1909 (cell)

Caroline Boulton
Departm ent of the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios .doi.gov>
Thu A ug 31 20 1710:23 :46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Clark , Stephe n" <stephen_m_clark@nps.gov >
"Swift, Heather " <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >, "Boulton , Caroline"
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Stepha nie Loeb
<stepha nie_loeb@nps .gov>, Adam Shaffer
<adam_shaffer@nps .gov>
Re: A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

Great - will do! Thanks Steve .
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 31, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Clar k, Stephen <stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Thank yo u Heather ...
Incidentally , if yo u, Russell and Caroli ne can work direct ly with Stephanie Loeb
(cop ied above) who is serving as our Chief Public Informat ion Officer for the event , I
would appreciate it. Please cc me and Adam if you would so we can track things
here at the park level.
Thanks again,
Steve

Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service/ Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531 (office)
267-252-1909(cell)

On Thu, Aug 31, 20 17 at 9:23 AM , Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Checking with the secur ity team

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov

 On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton, Carol ine
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Steve,
We usually wait to announce his atte ndance at events for security purposes , but
I defer to the comms office. Russell and Heather are cc'ed here for input!
Best,
Caroli ne
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:14 AM, Stephen Clark <stephen m clark@nps .gov>
wrote:
Good morning Caro line,
I wanted to check in and make sure it was ok with your office for us
to announce that the secretary will be in attendance on September 10
at this time ...
Thank you.
Steve
Stephe n M. Clark , Superintendent
National Park Service / Weste rn Pennsy lvan ia Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memor ial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksv ille, PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office )
267-252-1909 (cell)

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ ios .doi.gov

Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios.doi.gov>
Thu A ug 31 20 1710:25:30 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

Huh???
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 31, 2017 , at 12:23 PM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Steve - can we do Sept 6th?

 Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios.do i.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:21 PM, Clar k, Stephen <stephen m clark@nps.gov >
wrote:
Than k yo u Heather ...
Incidentally , if you, Russell and Caroline can work directly with Stephanie Loeb
(cop ied above ) who is serv ing as our Chief Public Informat ion Office r for the event,
I would apprec iate it. Please cc me and Adam if you would so we can track things
here at the park leve l.
Than ks again,
Steve

Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service/ Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531 (office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM , Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Chec king with the secur ity team

Heat her Swift
Depart ment of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Th u, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton, Caroline
<caro line boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to announce his attendance at events for security purposes ,
but I defer to the comms office. Russell and Heather are cc'ed here for input!
Best,
Caro line
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:14 AM, Stephen Clark
<stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Good morning Carol ine,
I wanted to check in and make sure it was ok with yo ur office for us
to anno unce that the secretary will be in attendance on September 10
at this time ...

 Thank you.
Steve
Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service I Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville , PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office )
267-252-1909 (cell)

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Ca roline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Aug 31201710:26:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Announce the Secretary's participation?

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

I think to announce on the 6th that he's participating.
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Russell Newell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Huh???
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 31, 2017 , at 12:23 PM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Steve - can we do Sept 6th?

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:21 PM, Clar k, Stephen <stephen m clark@nps .gov>
wrote:
Than k you Heather ...
Incidentally, if you, Russell and Caroline can work directly with Stephanie Loeb
(copied above ) who is serving as our Chief Public Information Officer for the

 eve nt, I would appreciate it. Please cc me and Adam if you would so we can
track things here at the park level.
Than ks again,
Steve

Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service / Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531 (office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM , Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Check ing with the security team

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interio r Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton, Caroli ne
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to annou nce his attendance at events for security
purposes , but I defer to the comms office. Russell and Heather are cc'ed
here for input!
Best,
Caro line
On Thu, Aug 31, 20 17 at 7:14 AM, Stephen Clark
<stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Good morning Carol ine,
I wanted to check in and make sure it was ok with yo ur office for us
to announce that the secretary will be in attendance on September 10
at this time ...
Thank you.
Steve
Stephe n M. Clark, Superi ntendent
National Park Service / Western Pennsy lvan ia Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksv ille, PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov>
Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios.do i.gov>
Thu A ug 31 20 1710:33:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Oh - duh. Yes . I need more sleep.
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 31, 2017, at 12:27 PM, Boulton, Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
I thi nk to announce on the 6th that he's participati ng.
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Russell Newell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov >
wrote:
Huh???
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 31, 2017 , at 12:23 PM, Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Steve - can we do Sept 6th?

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:21 PM, Clark, Stephen
<stephen m clark@nps .gov> wrote:

 Thank you Heather ...
Incidentally, if you, Russell and Caroline can work directly with
Stephanie Loeb (copied above ) who is serving as our Chief Public
Information Officer for the event, I would appreciate it. Please cc me
and Adam if you would so we can track things here at the park leve l.
Than ks again,
Steve

Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service/ Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531 (office)
267-252-1909(cell)

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM , Swift, Heather
<heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Check ing with the security team

Heather Swift
Depart ment of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.go v I Interio r Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton, Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to announce his attendance at events for
security purposes, but I defer to the comms office . Russell and
Heather are cc'ed here for input!
Best,
Caro line
On Thu, Aug 31, 20 17 at 7:14 AM, Stephen Clark
<stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Good morning Carol ine,
I wanted to check in and make sure it was ck with yo ur office
for us
to anno unce that the secretary will be in attendance on
September 10
at this time ...
Thank you.
Steve
Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service / Western Pennsy lvan ia Parks
c/o Flight 93 Nationa l Memorial

 P.O. Box 911
Shanksv ille, PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Inter ior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

"Loeb, Stephanie" <stephanie loeb@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

"Loeb , Stephanie " <stephanie_ loeb@ nps.gov>
Thu A ug 31 20 1710:53:45 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Newell <russell_ newell@ios.doi.gov>
"Clark , Stephe n" <stephen_m_clark@nps.gov >, "Swift, Heather"
<heather_swift@ios.doi.gov>, "Boulton, Carol ine"
<carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Adam Shaffer
<adam_shaffe r@nps.gov >
Re: A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

Thank yo u for the introduction, Steve.
Greetings team. I understand the hold on announcing the Secretary's participation. In years past
the NPS and DOI issued a joint media adv isory announcing the Secretary as keynote along with
other speakers , and media RSVP informat ion .
Is this somet hing we can work together on this year? When would be an optimal time to
distribute?
Thank yo u,
Stephanie
Step hanie Loeb
Regional Visual Information Spec ialist
Office of Externa l Affairs
National Park Service - Northeast Region
Office: 215-597-4942 I Cell: 215-268-2614

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On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:23 PM, Russell Newell <russell newell@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Great - will do! Thanks Steve.
Sent from my iPhone
On A ug 31, 2017 , at 12:22 PM, Clar k, Stephen <stephen m clark@nps .gov> w rote:
Thank yo u Heather ...
Incidentally, if you, Russel l and Caroli ne can work directly with Stephanie Loeb
(cop ied above ) who is serv ing as our Chief Public Informat ion Officer for the event,
I would appreciate it. Please cc me and Adam if you would so we can trac k things
here at the park leve l.
Thanks again,
Steve

Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service/ Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531 (office)
267-252-1909(cell)

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM , Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Checking with the security team

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Th u, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton, Caroli ne
<caro line boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to announce his attenda nce at events for security purposes ,
but I defer to the comms office. Russell and Heather are cc'ed here for input!
Best,
Caro line

 On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:14 AM, Stephen Clark
<stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Good morning Carol ine,
I wanted to check in and make sure it was ok with yo ur office for us
to announce that the secretary will be in attendance on September 10
at this time ...
Thank you.
Steve
Stephe n M. Clark, Super intendent
National Park Service / Weste rn Pennsy lvan ia Parks
c/o Flight 93 Nationa l Memor ial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksv ille, PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Loeb, Stephanie" <stephanie loeb@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

"Loeb , Stephanie " <stephanie_ loeb@ nps.gov>
Tue Sep 05 20 17 09:35:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Swift, Heather " <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >, Russell
Newell <russell_newell@ios.do i.gov>
Re: A nnounce the Secretary's participation?

Good morning, Heather :
Following up on this request and also wanted to chec k in on a couple other issues for the 10th.
Will the Secretary have any family attending so that we can reserve seati ng?
What are the Secretary's plans for lunch? Our team can provision lunch for him, we j ust need to
know.
Thank yo u,
Stephanie
Stephanie Loeb
Regional Visual Information Spec ialist
Office of Externa l Affairs

 National Park Service - Northeast Region
Office: 215-597-4942 I Cell: 215-268-2614

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On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:53 PM, Loeb , Stephanie <stephanie loeb@nps.gov > wrote:
Thank yo u for the introduction , Steve.
Greetings team . I understand the hold on announcing the Secretary's participation. In years
past the NPS and DOI issued a joint media adv isory announcing the Secretary as keynote
along with other speakers , and media RSVP information.
Is this somet hing we can work together on this year? When would be an optimal time to
distribute?
Thank yo u,
Stephanie
Stephanie Loeb
Regional Visual Informat ion Special ist
Office of Externa l Affairs
National Park Service - Northeast Region
Office: 215-597-4942 1Ce ll: 215-268 -2614

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On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:23 PM, Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Great - will do! Thanks Steve.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 31, 2017 , at 12:22 PM, Clar k, Stephen <stephen m clark@nps .gov> wrote:
Than k yo u Heather ...
Incidentally, if you , Russell and Caro line can work directly with Stephanie Loeb
(copied above ) who is servi ng as our Chief Public Information Officer for the
event , I would appreciate it. Please cc me and Adam if you would so we can
track things here at the park level.
Than ks again,
Steve

 Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service / Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531 (office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM , Swift, Heather <heather swift@ios.doi.gov >
wrote:
Check ing with the security team

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton, Caroli ne
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to annou nce his attendance at events for security
purposes , but I defer to the comms office. Russell and Heather are cc'ed
here for input!
Best,
Caro line
On Thu, Aug 31, 20 17 at 7:14 AM, Stephe n Clark
<stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Good morning Carol ine,
I wanted to check in and make sure it was ok with yo ur office for us
to announce that the secretary will be in atte ndance on September 10
at this time ...
Thank you.
Steve
Stephe n M. Clark, Superi ntendent
National Park Service / Western Pennsy lvan ia Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksv ille, PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Wed Sep 06 2017 08:28:19 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Loeb , Stephanie" <stephanie_ loeb@n ps.gov>
"Swift, Heather" <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >, Russell Newell
<russell_newell@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Announce the Secretary's participation?

Hi Stephanie ,
Bumping for comms to respond regarding the release.
On the other issues: the Secretary's wife (Mrs . Lolita Zinke ) will be attending . We do not have
lunch plans so provisioning lunch would be great! Just let us know the usual ethics information
so that we can submit it (cost , who paid for it).
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 11 :35 AM, Loeb, Stephanie <stephanie loeb@nps .gov> wrote:
Good morning , Heather:
Following up on th is request and also wanted to check in on a couple other issues for the
10th.
Will the Secretary have any family attending so that we can reserve seating?
What are the Secretary's plans for lunch? Our team can provision lunch for him, we just need
to know.
Thank you ,
Stephanie

Stephanie Loeb
Regional Visual Informat ion Special ist
Office of Externa l Affairs
National Park Service - Northeast Region
Office: 215-597-4942 1Ce ll: 215-268 -2614

FINDYOUR

PARK

I am a proud graduate of the GOAL Leadership Academy. Ask me about the program!

 On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:53 PM, Loeb, Stepha nie <stephan ie loeb@nps.gov > wrote:
Thank yo u for the introduction , Steve.
Greet ings team . I understand the hold on announcing the Secretary's participation. In years
past the NPS and DOI issued a jo int media adv isory announcing the Secretary as keynote
along with other speakers , and media RSVP information.
Is this somet hing we can work together on this year? When would be an optimal time to
distribute?
Thank yo u,
Stephanie

Stephanie Loeb
Regiona l Visual Informat ion Specia list
Office of Externa l Affairs
National Park Service - Northeast Region
Office : 215-597-4942 1Ce ll: 215-268-261 4

FINDYOUR

PARK

I am a proud graduate of the GOAL Leadership Academy. Ask me about the program!
On Th u, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:23 PM, Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Great - will do! Than ks Steve.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 31, 2017 , at 12:22 PM, Clark , Stephen <stephen m clar k@nps .gov> wrote:
Thank you Heather ...
Incidentally , if you , Russell and Caro line can work directly with Stepha nie
Loeb (copied above ) who is servi ng as our Chief Public Information Officer for
the event , I would appreciate it. Please cc me and Adam if you would so we
can track th ings here at the park level.
Thanks again ,
Steve

Stephen M. Clark, Superintende nt
National Park Service / Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O . Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531 (office)
267-252- 1909 (cell)

On Thu , Aug 31, 2017 at 9:23 AM , Swift, Heather

 <heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Check ing with the security team

Heather Swift
Depart ment of the Interior

@DO IPressSec
Heather Swift@ ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton , Caroline
<caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to announce his attendance at events for security
purposes , but I defer to the comms office. Russell and Heather are cc'ed
here for input!
Best,
Caro line
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7: 14 AM, Stephen Clark
<stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Good morning Carol ine,
I wanted to check in and make sure it was ok with yo ur office for us
to anno unce that the secretary will be in atte ndance on September 10
at this time ...
Thank you.
Steve
Stephen M. Clark, Superintenden t
National Park Service / Western Pennsylvan ia Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville , PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 "Loeb, Stephanie" <stephanie loeb@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

"Loeb, Stephanie " <stephan ie_ loeb@nps.gov >
Wed Sep 06 20 17 10:43:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"Swift, Heather " <heather_swift@ios .doi.gov >, Russell Newell
<russell_newell@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Anno unce the Secretary's participation?

Thank yo u, Caro line, I'll get you those details as soon as I can.
Heather , any update on the announcement?
Stephanie Loeb
Regional Visual Information Special ist
Office of Externa l Affairs
National Park Service - Northeast Region
Office: 215-597-4942 I Cell: 215-268-2614

FINDYOUR

PARK

I am a proud graduate of the GOAL Leaders Mp Academy. Ask me about the program!

On Wed , Sep 6, 2017 at 10:28 AM, Boulton, Carol ine <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Stephan ie,
Bump ing for comms to respond regard ing the release .
On the other issues : the Secretary's wife (Mrs . Lolita Zinke) will be attend ing. We do not have
lunch plans so provisioning lunch would be great! Just let us know the usual ethics
informat ion so that we can submit it (cost, who paid for it).
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 11 :35 AM, Loeb, Stephan ie <stephanie loeb@nps .gov> wrote:
Good morning , Heather:
Following up on th is request and also wanted to check in on a coup le other issues for the
10th.
Will the Secretary have any fam ily attending so that we can reserve seating?
What are the Secretary's plans for lunch? Our team can provision lunch for him, we j ust
need to know.
Thank yo u,
Stephanie
Stephanie Loeb

 Regiona l Visual Informat ion Specia list
Office of Externa l Affairs
National Park Service - Northeast Region
Office : 215-597-4942 1Ce ll: 215-268-261 4

FINDYOUR

PARK

I am a proud graduate of the GOAL Leadership Academy. Ask me about the program!
On Th u, Aug 31, 2017 at 12:53 PM, Loeb, Stephanie <stephanie loeb@nps.gov > wrote:
Thank you for the introduction , Steve .
Greet ings team. I understand the hold on announcing the Secretary's participation. In
years past the NPS and DOI issued a jo int media advisory announcing the Secretary as
keynote along with other spea kers, and media RSVP information.
Is this someth ing we can work together on th is year? When would be an opt imal time to
distribute?
Thank you ,
Stepha nie
Stephanie Loeb
Regional Visual Informat ion Spec ialist
Office of Externa l Affa irs
National Park Service - Northeast Region
Office : 215-597-4942 1Cell: 215-268-261 4

FINDYOUR

PARK

I am a proud graduate of the GOAL Leadership Academy. Ask me about the program!
On Thu , Aug 31, 2017 at 12:23 PM, Russell Newell <russell newell@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Great - will do! Thanks Steve.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 31, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Clark , Stephe n <stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Thank you Heather ...
Incidentally , if you , Russell and Caro line can work directly with Stepha nie
Loeb (copied above ) who is servi ng as our Chief Public Information Officer
for the event, I would apprec iate it. Please cc me and Adam if you would so
we can track things here at the park leve l.
Thanks again ,

 Steve

Stephen M. Clark, Superintendent
National Park Service / Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6531(office)
267-252-1909 (cell)

On Thu, Aug 31, 20 17 at 9:23 AM, Swift, Heather
<heather swift@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Checking with the security team

Heather Swift
Department of the Interior

@DOIPressSec
Heather Swift@ios.do i.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Boulton , Caro line
<caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Steve ,
We usually wait to announce his attendance at events for security
purposes , but I defer to the comms office. Russell and Heather are
cc'ed here for input!
Best,
Carol ine
On Thu, A ug 31, 2017 at 7:14 AM , Stephen Clark
<stephen m clark@nps.gov > wrote:
Good morning Caroli ne,
I wanted to check in and make sure it was ok with yo ur office for us
to announce that the secretary will be in atte ndance on September
10
at this time ...
Tha nk you.
Steve
Stephen M. Clar k, Superi ntendent
National Park Service I Western Pennsylvania Parks
c/o Flight 93 National Memorial
P.O. Box 911
Shanksville, PA 15560
814-893-6322 (office)
267-252- 1909 (cell)

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior

 Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

 (b) (6)
Mon Sep 4, 2017

•

4pm - 4:30pm

•

Drive to NRH

Video call:
(b) (5)
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Leila Getto

4:30pm - 5pm

Rep. Scalise Visit

Video call:
(b) (5)
W h e r e : NRH Regional Rehabilitation, Irving Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Leila Getto

Tue Sep 5, 2017
8:45am - 9am

Daily Scheduling & Communications Meeting

W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Laura Rigas, Scott Hommel, Downey Magallanes, (b) (6)

9am - 10am

FY19 Budget Briefing

W h e r e : Secretary's Conference Room
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
Who:
Jason Freihage, David Bernhardt, James Cason, Olivia Ferriter, Amy Holley, Downey
Magallanes, Denise Flanagan, Scott Cameron

9:30am - 10am

HOLD: Senior Staff Updates

Video call:
(b) (5)
W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

1 0 a m - 1 1 a m Weekly Politicals Meeting
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto

11am - 11:45am

Pre-Brief Migratory Birds Conservation Commission

W h e r e : Secretary's Office
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
W h o : Todd Willens, Jerome Ford, Sarah Mott, A Alvarez, Downey Magallanes, Greg Sheehan

12pm - 1pm

Lunch

C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

 (b) (6)

•

1pm - 1:30pm

Call with Senator Burr

W h e r e : Senator Burr will call Elinor's phone line to be transferred to the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
W h o : Micah Chambers, Downey Magallanes, Elinor Renner

1:30pm - 2pm

Secretary's Daily Meeting with the Chief of Staff

W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Jean Parrish, Scott Hommel, (b) (6)

2pm - 2:30pm
Meeting with Trust for the National Mall - Chip Akridge and Lanny
Griffith

•

W h e r e : Secretary's Office
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
Who:
Christine Bauserman, Downey Magallanes, (b) (6)
Heilemann

6pm - 7pm

Todd Willens, Tami

Drive to Wolf Trap

Video call:
(b) (5)
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Wolf Trap

Video call:
(b) (5)
W h e r e : Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182, USA
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

Wed Sep 6, 2017
All day

North Dakota

Wed Sep 6, 2017 - Thu Sep 7, 2017
Video call:

(b) (5)
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

8:30am - 9:30am

Migratory Birds Conservation Commission Meeting

W h e r e : DOI South Penthouse
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Downey Magallanes, (b) (6)

Micah Chambers, Tami Heilemann

 (b) (6)
9am - 9:30am

Daily Scheduling & Communications Meeting

Video call:
(b) (5)
W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Downey Magallanes, Scott Hommel, Laura Rigas, (b) (6)

9:30am - 10am

HOLD: Senior Staff Updates

Video call:

(b) (5)
W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

11am - 11:30am

Meeting with National Geographic Society Pres Gary Knell

Video call:

(b) (5)
W h e r e : Secretary's office
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
Who:
Christine Bauserman, Downey Magallanes, (b) (6)
Willens

12pm - 1pm

•

Tami Heilemann, Todd

Lunch

C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

1pm - 1:30pm

Meeting with Sheriff's Association

W h e r e : Secretary's office
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
Who:
(b) (6)
Christine Bauserman, Katharine MacGregor, Downey Magallanes,
Timothy Williams, Tami Heilemann

1:30pm - 2pm

Secretary's Daily Meeting with the Chief of Staff

W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Jean Parrish, Scott Hommel, (b) (6)

2pm - 3pm

Meeting with Rick Dice and Michael Wheelock

C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
Who:
Christine Bauserman, Downey Magallanes, (b) (6)
Rice

3pm - 4pm

Tami Heilemann, Bryan

Hallway Visit - Office of Chief Information Officer

W h e r e : 7th Floor CIO Foyer (7100 Hallway)
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
W h o : rusty_roddy@ios.doi.gov, Downey Magallanes, Tami Heilemann

 (b) (6)
4pm - 8pm

NPF Dinner
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Scott Hommel, (b) (6)

Thu Sep 7, 2017
8:45am - 9am

Daily Scheduling & Communications Meeting

W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Downey Magallanes, (b) (6)

9am - 9:30am

Scott Hommel, Laura Rigas

Briefing on Predators Program

W h e r e : Secretary's Office
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
Who:
Todd Willens, Downey Magallanes, Greg Sheehan, (b) (6)
Christine Bauserman

9:30am - 10am

David Bernhardt,

HOLD: Senior Staff Updates

Video call:
(b) (5)
W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

10:30am - 11am

Weekly Meeting with Lori

Video call:
(b) (5)
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Natalie Davis, Lori Mashburn, (b) (6)

11am - 11:45am

Scott Hommel

Hallway Visit - Office of the Solicitor

W h e r e : 6th Floor
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
Who:
Aaron Thiele, Daniel Jorjani, Downey Magallanes, Russell Roddy, (b) (6)
Heilemann

12pm - 1pm

Lunch
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

1pm - 1:30pm

Meeting with Partnership of Rangeland Trusts

W h e r e : Secretary's Office
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
W h o : (b) (6)
Downey Magallanes, Christine Bauserman, Todd Willens

1:30pm - 2pm

Secretary's Daily Meeting with the Chief of Staff

W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Jean Parrish, Scott Hommel, (b) (6)

Tami

 (b) (6)
2pm - 3pm

HOLD: NC Meeting

Video call:
(b) (5)
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

3pm - 3:30pm

Weekly Meeting with Deputy Secretary

Video call:
(b) (5)
W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Gareth Rees, (b) (6)

5:30pm - 7:30pm

David Bernhardt

HOLD: Personal

Video call:

(b) (5)
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

Fri Sep 8, 2017
9am - 9:30am

Daily Scheduling & Communications Meeting

Video call:
(b) (5)
W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Downey Magallanes, Scott Hommel, Laura Rigas, (b) (6)

9:30am - 10am

HOLD: Senior Staff Updates

Video call:

(b) (5)
W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

12pm - 1pm

Lunch
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton

1pm - 1:30pm

Meeting on Solar Emphasis Areas

W h e r e : Secretary's Conference Room
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Leila Getto
Who:
David Bernhardt, Cally Younger, Kathleen Benedetto, Richard Cardinale, Downey
Magallanes, Katharine MacGregor, William Dove

1:30pm - 2pm

Secretary's Daily Meeting with the Chief of Staff

W h e r e : Office of the Secretary
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Jean Parrish, Scott Hommel, (b) (6)

 (b) (6)
Sat Sep 9, 2017
All day

Cabinet Meeting

Sat Sep 9, 2017 - Mon Sep 11, 2017
Video call:

(b) (5)
W h e r e : Camp David
C a l e n d a r : (b) (6)
C r e a t e d b y : Caroline Boulton
W h o : Leila Getto

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April 5, 2017
The Honorab le Ryan Zinke
Secretary of the Interior
United States Department of the [nterior
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20240
Dear Mr. Secretary:

Your distinguished career is making a terrific impact, first in your great home state of Montana where you
achieved many significant accomplishments during your tenure and now on the national stage in your new role as
Secretary of the Interior . Thank you for your exemplary leadership and public service on behalf of Americans
everywhere. The National Ritle Association is thrilled to have a fellow sports man, outdoo r enthusiast and
conservationist serving in the highest levels of our government.

It is with heartfelt respect and admiration that I invite you to serve as a keynote speaker at our
annual National Rifle Association Women's Leadership Forum Summit, to be held September 22-24, 2017 at the
Four Seasons at Las Colinas located just outside Dallas, Texas . We have speaking opportunities Friday evening,
during the day on Saturday, Saturday night as well as Sunday mornin g.
The NRA Women's Leadership Forum Summit brings together several hundred of our organization's most
significant, politica lly astute and active women philanthropists and Second Amendment ambassadors from across the
United States who are passionate about protecting our American freedom.
Past speakers have included Vice President Dick Cheney, Governor Mary Fallin, Governor Susana Martinez,
Governor Scott Walker, Congressman Marsha Blackburn, Congresswoman Liz Cheney, Congresswoman Ann Wagner,
and more. We would be honored if you would attend this upcoming event and address our women leaders in
attendance. Please visit www.nrawomen.tv/2016Summit to view photos from last year's event.
The courtesy of your reply will be most appreciated. To confirm your attendance, please contact Millie
Hallow, NRA's Managing Director for Executive Operations, at (703) 626-6440 or mhallow@nrahq.org. Please feel free
to contact me directly at Susan-LaPierre@NRAWomen.tv wit h any questions or should you need additional information.
I look forward to the prospect of welcoming you at our Summit in September.

~.~
( Susan M. LaPie1Te
Co-Chair
NRAWomen's Leadership Forum

NRA Office of Advancement

• 11250 Waples Mill Road• Fairfax,

(703) 267-1580 I info@nrawlf.com

I www . nrawlfcom

Virginia

22030

 U.S. Department of the Interior – Office of the Secretary

Event Proposal Information Form
*Please complete this form and send to scheduling@ios.doi.gov
Specific Request to the Secretary: Photo Opportunity and Keynote Speaker at the NRA Women’s Leadership Forum
Dinner
Title of the Event: NRA Women’s Leadership Forum Summit Opening Dinner
Date & Time of Event: Friday, September 22, 2017 6:00 p.m. Reception and Photo Opportunity, 7:00 p m. Dinner
Location: Four Season, Las Colinas, just outside Dallas, Texas
Point of Contact(s) (Name, Email, Phone for each): Dee Dee Lancaster, dlancaster@nrahq.org, 703-267-1136
Briefly describe the event in detail, and the desired outcome of the Secretary’s participation (2-3 sentences
maximum):
Reception with photo opportunity and keynote speaker for the dinner to follow reception

Audience (expected attendance and makeup of the attendees):
150-200 of our organization’s most significant, politically astute and active women philanthropists and Second
Amendment ambassadors from across the United States

VIPs invited or known to be attending:
Secretary Betsy Devos
Secretary Rick Perry
Senator John Cornyn
Senator Ted Cruz
Senator Marco Rubio
Congresswoman Stefanik
Congresswoman Love
Congresswoman McSally
Governor Greg Abbott
Governor Kim Reynolds
What are the main messages that you are attempting to convey through this event (limit to 2-3)?
The Secretary’s personal background and what lead him to a Cabinet position
The Secretary’s experience thus far in the Administration
The importance of protecting the 2 nd Amendment and how 2 nd Amendment issues help to protect parks and
recreational land
Remarks (if applicable)
Desired length of time for remarks: 35 minutes for speech with Q & A to follow from the audience
*Should you want additional information on format please contact Millie Hallow at mhallow@nrahq.org
Are there any particular individuals, groups or activities you would like the Secretary to recognize in his remarks?
The Women’s Leadership Forum Co-Chairs Susan LaPierre and Janet Nyce
Are there any specific comments you would like the Secretary to make?
Women are the up and coming backbone of the NRA and the Women’s Leadership Forum is leading the way.

 What is the desired format of his remarks (will he be sharing the stage, a panel, etc)?
He will be on the dais with a head table, but will be the keynote speaker, no panel

Communications
Is press expected to attend? If yes, are there any reporters confirmed to attend and cover the event? Who?
Closed to the Press
For remarks and press (if applicable), please check all that apply:
X Podium available
X Microphone available
We can also provide additional A/V should the Secretary want to do a slideshow or have photographs as part of
his remarks
Is there social media information for the event (hashtags, handles)?
After the event and only with permission from who they are talking about
Logistics/Other
Please supply all pertinent background information for the event (draft agendas, existing websites, etc.):
www.nrawlf.com

Do you require a bio of the Secretary?

We request a headshot and a bio

What is the attire of the event (business, casual)? Business Casual

If the Secretary is not able to attend, is a surrogate desired? If yes, who specifically
Any additional notes or information?

 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
UNDER SECRETARY FOR MEMORIAL AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON

DC 20420

JUN 21 2017
Mr. Michael T. Reynolds
Acting Director
National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Dear Mr. Reynolds:
President Trump's comprehensive plan to reorganize federal departments and
agencies (Executive Order 13781 of March 13, 2017) provides a unique opportunity to
evaluate shared mission assignments across the Federal government for realignment
and consolidation opportunities. I am writing to initiate a formal dialogue with you to
explore the possibility of having the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery
Administration (NCA) assume responsibility for the operations and maintenance of
fourteen National Park Service (NPS) national cemeteries.
NCA is currently responsible for 135 national cemeteries across the country and
has received exceptionally high customer satisfaction scores for operating and
maintaining these sacred grounds as national shrines. We would be honored to include
the fourteen NPS national cemeteries in our portfolio . This transfer of responsibility
would build upon the long history of collaboration and partnership between our
organizations and allow NPS to better focus on its primary mission in a time of budget
constraints.
We are also working with the Department of Army to provide similar support for
their post cemeteries throughout the country . We expect to finalize an agreement with
them and effect the transfer of responsibility before the start of the new fiscal year.
We welcome the opportunity to begin official discussions with NPS regarding
how we can work together to best deliver burial and memorial benefits to our nation's
veterans. Please provide the name and contact information for a member of your staff
with whom we can collaborate on this issue .
If you would like to speak with me directly, I can be reached by phone at
202-461-6738 or by email at ronald.walters@va.gov.
Sincerely,

~-IJJ~
Ronald E. Walters
Interim Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs

 Recreation Leadership
Meeting

U.S. Department of the Interior
July 18, 2017

JULIE BROADWAY – is the President of the American Horse Council (AHC) and
the American Horse Council Foundation. A nonprofit trade association based in
Washington, D.C., the AHC works with the Congress and other federal agencies
on issues that impact the equine industry, such as trail access on public lands,
immigration, equine welfare, disease control, import/export issues, and more. The
ultimate goal of the AHC is to ensure that the equine industry works together to
“Keep Opportunities Open” for the industry and its participants. With over 30
years of leadership experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, Ms.
Broadway holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North
Carolina and a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in
Finance from the Weems Graduate School at Meredith College in Raleigh, North
Carolina. She is also a graduate of the Duke University Advanced Nonprofit Leadership Program and is a
Certified Association Executive (CAE) from the American Society of Association Executives. In addition
to her extensive leadership experience, she is a life-long horse enthusiast, ranging from recreation rider
to breeder and show competitor. She is the current board president for the Professional Association of
Therapeutic Horsemanship and has played an active role with the U.S. Equestrian Federation, the
national governing body for equestrian sport, over the course of the past several years. She is
passionate about promoting the equine industry and ensuring the long-term health of the industry as well.
A native of North Carolina, she now resides in Reston, Virginia with her husband.

TIM BUCHE – is the President and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle
Association (ROHVA) and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) - the
principal not-for-profit trade associations representing the interests of manufacturers,
distributors and retailers of powersports wheeled vehicles and allied trades. Mr.
Buche assumed the presidency in 1996. Prior to joining the associations, he held
various regional and national positions at American Suzuki. While at Suzuki, he
served on the MIC Board of Directors and the MSF Board of Trustees, and was chair
of MIC’s marketing and public policy committee. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Business and Management and an MBA degree in Global Business. Mr. Buche is a frequent speaker
throughout the U.S. and internationally, promoting the powersports industry.

DERRICK CRANDALL – is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the
American Recreation Coalition, a position he has held since 1981. He also serves
as Counselor to the National Park Hospitality Association, as a member of the
National Park Service Centennial Advisory Committee, and as Co-Chair of both the
Great Outdoors Month® Partnership and the Coalition for Recreational Trails.
Among the dozens of public-policy programs in which he has played a central role
are the National Scenic Byways Program, Recreation Fee Demonstration Program,
Recreational Trails Program, Wallop-Breaux Program, and the National Recreation
Lakes Study Commission. These efforts have been recognized in many ways,
including induction into the RV Hall of Fame and receipt of the Annual Award of the
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. USA Today has described him as “the outdoor
guru.” Mr. Crandall served as a member of the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors from
1985 to 1987 and was named to the President's Commission on Environmental Quality in 1991, the same
year that he received the Chevron Conservation Award. He was also Chairman of the Take Pride in
America Advisory Board, appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, and a Founding Director of the
National Forest Foundation, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. He has served on several national

 judging panels, including co-chairing the U.S. Department of the Interior's Take Pride in America award
program. He received the Spirit of Take Pride Award in October 2004 and was recognized with a
Centennial Award by the U.S. Forest Service. Mr. Crandall served on the Board of the American Society
of Association Executives (ASAE) for seven years, including two terms as Vice Chairman. He received
ASAE's Professional Performance Award in 1980, his Certified Association Executive recognition in 1990
and was named an ASAE Fellow in 1992. He has served in leadership roles on numerous community
and philanthropic organizations, including the executive committee of WOW-Wonderful Outdoor World.
He is an honors graduate of Dartmouth College.

THOMAS DAMMRICH – is the President of the National Marine
Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Under his leadership, the
association represents 1,300 marine industry members that produce
80 percent of the recreational boating products currently sold in North
America. NMMA is the industry’s unifying force working to Promote
and Protect recreational boating. NMMA supports these objectives
through timely research and industry data, providing sales and
marketing opportunities, and working tirelessly to keep recreational
boating top of mind with consumers and legislators at the federal and
state level. Most notably, Mr. Dammrich has been instrumental in helping bring together the industry with
the Grow Boating Initiative. From this project, the Discover Boating campaign was refined as an industrywide effort to promote the boating lifestyle, improve the boating experience and increase participation.
The results have been optimized sales of marine products and services, and expanded research on
boaters. Mr. Dammrich furthers his involvement and commitment to recreational boating interests by
serving on several marine-industry boards such as the International Council of Marine Industry
Associations, Center for Sportfishing Policy, and American Recreation Coalition, as well as yachting and
fishing councils.

FRANK HUGELMEYER – is the President of the Recreation Vehicle Industry
Association, a position he officially assumed October 1, 2015. From 2000 to 2014,
Mr. Hugelmeyer was the President and CEO of the Outdoor Industry Association, the
association of the outdoor recreation industry based in Boulder, Colorado. In this
capacity, he worked with the world’s premier outdoor brands and business
executives in the areas of recreation economics, public lands policy and consumer
trends. Beginning in November 2014, he was President of Recreation Influence
Strategies LLC, a Denver-based management consulting firm where he was
recognized internationally as a leading expert on outdoor recreation business and
consumer trends. As such, he has consulted regularly with companies that include
The North Face, Patagonia, Timberland, L.L. Bean, REI and Amazon, along with numerous governmental
agencies, nonprofit groups and foundations. In addition, he has served on a wide variety of boards and
advisory groups, including the Outdoor Foundation, National Forum on Children and Nature, Sustainable
Apparel Coalition, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Western Governors’ Association
Recreation Task Force, and President Obama’s Partnership for America’s Great Outdoors.

 PHIL INGRASSIA – joined the staff of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association
(RVDA) in 1996 and was named president in 2012, after serving as the association’s
Vice President for Communications and Communications Director. Mr. Ingrassia also
serves as RVDA’s representative on the Board of Directors for Go RVing, which
developed the RV industry=s national advertising campaign. Prior to joining RVDA,
he served as Director of Communications for the Recreation Vehicle Industry
Association from 1991 to 1996. He earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE)
designation from the American Society of Association Executives in 2005. Mr.
Ingrassia received the Joan Barone Shorenstein Congressional Fellowship awarded
by the American Political Science Association in 1989. He holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Mass Communications and Political Science from St. Cloud State University. Mr.
Ingrassia, his wife Jill, and son Anthony reside in Vienna, Virginia.

EDWARD KLIM – is the President of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers
Association (ISMA), a position he has held since 1995. In that role, he is involved
in product certification, regulatory action worldwide, safety awareness and
promotion, market analysis, winter tourism development and expansion, and
interaction with consumer/enthusiast groups worldwide. Prior to joining ISMA, he
served as Director of the Michigan Recreational Vehicle and Campground
Association and managed a major Metropolitan Detroit Area Chamber of
Commerce. He has been an adjunct faculty member at Davenport University,
where he teaches Economics and Sociology. He also has experience as a
Regional Property Manager in the Metropolitan Detroit Area. A native of Detroit,
Mr. Klim earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics from Eastern
Michigan University and served for 22 ½ years as an officer in the U.S. Army and
Army Reserve. He is married, with four children and four grandchildren.

KIRK LA – is the Chairman and CEO of BoatU.S. and President and Chief
Operating Officer of Boat America Corporation, where he is tasked with helping
BoatU.S. continue its successful growth while ensuring its rich culture of taking
great care of its members. Before assuming his current duties in 2015, La had
served as Vice President with responsibility for GEICO’s property insurance,
boat insurance, overseas insurance and other specialty lines. Mr. La began his
career with GEICO while he was a student at Mercer University in Georgia. He
holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA from Mercer
University. He is a certified underwriter and holds a claims law designation. Upon graduation in 1997, he
joined GEICO’s management development program. Mr. La has served in various management positions
within GEICO along with managing many different product lines for the company to include auto,
motorcycles, RV, and commercial auto.

TERRY MACRAE – founded Hornblower Yachts, Inc. (doing business as
Hornblower Cruises & Events) in 1980, and serves as Chief Executive
Officer, the President and is also its owner. Mr. MacRae is the Co-founder
of HMS Global Maritime and the American Queen Steamboat Company,
and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Alcatraz Cruises, LLC, Statue
Cruises, LLC, HNY Ferry, LLC and Hornblower Canada Co. He leads one
of the largest and fastest growing charter yacht, dining cruise and ferry
operating companies in the nation. He is an expert in the design,
renovation, construction and operation of green/hybrid passenger vessels,
and a highly regarded leader in the fine dining, entertainment and tourism
development sectors. He led the team that successfully won 10-year-long
contracts, awarded by the National Park Service, to provide the exclusive transportation of

 visitors to Alcatraz Island, and the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island
Immigration Museum, and most recently won the exclusive contracts to provide boat tours to the
Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada and Citywide Ferry Services to the City of New York. He began
his career as an environmental engineer with Industrial Clean Air, Inc. Quickly climbing the
corporate ladder, Mr. MacRae served as Vice President and Vice President of Sales following the
acquisition of Industrial Clean Air by Ecolaire Systems, Inc., where he looked for exciting and
memorable venues for entertaining clients and soon began frequenting Hornblower Tours in
Berkeley. By placing a great deal of importance on customer service, safety and teamwork, he
grew the original two-boat acquisition to a 80+vessel, $250 million company with over 1,600
employees, who will serve an estimated 15,000,000 guests in 2017. He served as President of
the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) and helped to create the joint U.S. Coast Guard/PVA
Partnership Action Team and is a past member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine
Engineers. He was selected as the California Travel Industry Association's Entrepreneur of the
Year in 1999. Mr. MacRae also served in the past as a board member for San Francisco Travel,
the U.S. Travel Association and is currently a Commissioner for the Visit California Commission,
which promotes travel to and within the state. He is currently the Chairman of the National Park
Hospitality Association, an organization of national park concessioners; the Chairman of the
National Parks Promotion Council, an organization that promotes visitation to our national parks;
and the Vice Chair of the California Chamber of Commerce. He has been profiled in several
leading business publications, including the San Francisco Business Times and the Financial
Times. Mr. MacRae is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has two daughters, Grace
(Cornell Hotel School ’11) and Camille (SAIC ‘14), and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area
with his wife Mary (Cornell Hotel School ’78).

JAY MCANINCH – is the CEO and President of the Archery Trade Association
(ATA), where he works to address critical issues and propagate growth
opportunities unique to the archery industry. Mr. McAninch has led the association
since accepting his position in 2000. During this time, state wildlife agencies have
become, and remain, a key ATA ally. Recognizing the revenue stream from the
archery industry to support state wildlife agency work — $55 million in federal
excise tax dollars annually — Mr. McAninch and the ATA are committed to working
with state agencies to get archery growth projects off the ground. Under his
leadership, ATA member companies have contributed more than $15 million to fund
hundreds of archery projects since 2003. Based in Washington, D.C., he has also
raised the visibility of archery with the Congress, the White House and other national agencies and
organizations. He has been recognized for his leadership in the outdoor and conservation community
though invitations to the White House and White House Conservation Conferences. Mr. McAninch’s work
and contributions as a leader in the outdoor community are best measured by his professional awards,
including the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Special Recognition Leadership Award, Muzzy’s
Tall Man Award, and the Special Congressional Service Citation presented to him by the Congressional
Sportsmen’s Caucus. Prior to his work with the ATA, Mr. McAninch was the Executive Director of the
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, and worked previously as a certified wildlife biologist and a
wildlife ecologist. He has been awarded over $2.5 million in research grants and contracts for his work
with small mammals, deer and hunting and deer management projects, and has authored or co-authored
over 300 abstracts and briefs on these topics. A lifelong bowhunter, fisherman and outdoorsman, Mr.
McAninch has a Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University, and a Master’s degree from Ohio State
University, and has completed post-graduate studies at the State University of New York. He has been
married for over 40 years to his high school sweetheart Janet. Both are from Red Oak, Iowa; they have a
son Ben, a daughter Becky, three grandsons and a granddaughter.

 TIM ROUT – is the CEO of AccessParks, an internet service provider that brings
broadband connectivity to national parks and other federal lands. Mr. Rout has spent
over 18 years in technology strategy positions with innovative firms in the fields of
internet services and telecommunications. As a technology executive within Silicon
Valley startups and Inc 500 companies such as Deem, Endeka Group and Evolve
Software, Mr. Rout was responsible for oversight of web services teams, building next
generation mobile telecommunications applications. Since 2008, Mr. Rout and his
team have been building and managing commercial-grade, high-speed wireless
networks on federal lands in the most remote locations on earth. They have pioneered public-private
partnerships to build scalable, rapidly deployable, modular internet delivery for remote bases managed by
the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, FBI and Department of Homeland Security, at no cost
to the government. These systems are still in use today, at most U.S. military facilities across the globe.
The first AccessParks site, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, was launched in May 2017, bringing
gigabit internet services to the most remote areas of the park, where broadband service was previously
nonexistent. Service is completely self-funded and came at no cost to the government or other
concessionaires. Mr. Rout holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San
Diego and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of
Arizona.

 Recreation Leadership Meeting
U.S. Department of the Interior
July 18, 2017
PARTICIPANTS
Mr. Christopher Bornemann
Senior Manager, Government Affairs
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
1896 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191
800-336-0154 x317
cbournemann@rvia.org

Mr. Thomas Dammrich
President
National Marine Manufacturers Association
231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2050
Chicago, IL 60604
312-946-6220
tdammrich@nmma.org

Ms. Julie Broadway
President
American Horse Council
1616 H Street, N.W., Seventh Floor
Washington, DC 20006
202-296-4031
jbroadway@horsecouncil.org

Mr. Chris Edmonston
Vice President, Government Affairs
BoatU.S.
880 South Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-461-2878 x8356
cedmonston@boatus.com

Mr. Tim Buche
President and CEO
Motorcycle Industry Council
2 Jenner, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92618
949-727-4211
tbuche@mic.org

Mr. Fred Ferguson
Vice President, Government and Industry
Relations
Vista Outdoor
262 North University Drive
Farmington, UT 84025
571-457-9082
Fred.Ferguson@VistaOutdoor.com

Mr. J.R. Burke
Senior Manager, North America
Government Relations
Polaris Industries
2100 Highway 55
Medina, MN 55340
800-765-2747
JR.Burke@polaris.com
Mr. Bill Butts
Senior Vice President
Forever Resorts
7501 East McCormick Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-998-7199 x4131
bbutts@foreverresorts.com
Mr. Derrick Crandall
President
American Recreation Coalition
1200 G Street, N.W., Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
202-682-9530
dcrandall@funoutdoors.com

Ms. Monika Geraci
Senior Manager, Strategic Policy and
Communications
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
1896 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191
571-665-5852
mgeraci@rvia.org
Mr. Stuart Gosswein
Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs
Specialty Equipment Market Association
1317 F Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004
202-783-6007 x30
stuartg@sema.org

 Mr. William Higgins
Manager, Public Policy
Marine Retailers Association of the
Americas
650 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
202-737-9779 x502
william@mraa.com
Mr. Frank Hugelmeyer
President
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
1896 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191
703-620-6003
fhugelmeyer@rvia.org
Mr. Phil Ingrassia
President
Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association
3930 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-591-7130
pingrassia@rvda.org
Mr. David Kennedy
Senior Program Coordinator, Government
Affairs
BoatU.S.
880 South Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-461-2878
dkennedy@boatus.com
Mr. Edward Klim
President
International Snowmobile Manufacturers
Association
1640 Haslett Road, Suite 170
Haslett, MI 48840
517-339-7788
eklim@aol.com
Mr. Kirk La
Chairman and CEO
BoatU.S.
880 South Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-461-4672
kla@boatus.com

Mr. Terry MacRae
CEO
Hornblower Cruises
Pier 3 Hornblower Landing
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-983-8241
tmacrae@hornblower.com
Mr. Jay McAninch
CEO/President
Archery Trade Association
6044 Rockton Court
Centreville, VA 20121
703-266-4134
jaymcaninch@archerytrade.org
Mr. Daniel McNamara
Principal
Milestone Federal Solutions
811 Milestone Drive
White Oak, MD 20904
202-361-7977
djmcnamara56@gmail.com
Ms. Morgan Neuhoff
Program Coordinator, Government Affairs
BoatU.S.
880 South Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-823-9550
mneuhoff@boatus.com
Mr. Tim Rout
CEO
AccessParks
7660 Fay Avenue, Suite 368
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-353-0845
tim.rout@accessparks.com
Mr. Duane Taylor
Executive Director
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation
Council
1235 South Clark Street, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
703-416-0444
duane@nohvcc.org

 Ms. Nicole Vasilaros
Vice President, Federal and Lagal Affairs
National Marine Manufacturers Association
650 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
Suite 520
Washington, DC 20001
202-737-9763
nvasilaros@nmma.org
Ms. Jessica Wahl
Recreation Policy Advisor, Government
Affairs
Outdoor Industry Association
419 7th Street N.W., Suite 401
Washington, DC 20004
585-703-9523
jwahl@outdoorindustry.org

Mr. Derek Zwickey
Regional Vice President
Delaware North
Yellowstone General Stores
8358 Huffine Lane, Suite 2
Bozeman, MT 59718
406-586-7593
dzwickey@delawarenorth.com

 For Official Use Only/ Not for Distribution

Greece & Turkey Travel, August 2017
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, Spouse Lolita (Lola) Zinke

July 16 – August 2
Mrs. Zinke in Florence, Italy

August 3- 5
Mrs. Zinke train to Rome, then Turkish Air Flight 1862: Depart Rome 10:50am, Arrive Istanbul
2:30pm August 3

Secretary Zinke Turkish Air Flight 8: Depart Washington Dulles 11:00pm August 4, Arrive Istanbul
4:15pm August 5 (meets Mrs. Zinke in Istanbul, and they are together remainder of trip)
Hotel (through August 7): Four Seasons, Istanbul at the Bosphorus

August 7
Aegean Airlines Flight 991: Depart Istanbul 10:35am, Arrive Athens 12:00pm

12:00-7:00pm, Layover in Athens
>>>>>>>>Courtesy Visit with U.S. Embassy Athens, details tbd<<<<<<<
Olympic Air Flight 380: Depart Athens 7:05pm, Arrive Mykonos 7:45pm
Hotel (through August 12): Palladium Hotel, Mykonos

August 12
Sea Jet: Departs Mykonos 6:15pm, Arrive Paros 7:00pm
Hotel (through August 18): Yria Boutique Hotel, Paros

August 17
Sea Jet: Depart Paros 12:50pm, Arrive Mykonos 1:30pm
Olympic Air Flight 381, Depart Mykonos 8:15pm, Arrive Athens 8:50pm
Turkish Air Flight 1844: Depart Athens 10:25pm, Arrive Istanbul 11:55pm
Hotel (through August 19): Four Seasons, Istanbul at the Bosphorus

August 18
>>>>Personal time and Courtesy Visit with U.S. Consulate Istanbul, details tbd <<<<<
August 19
2:45pm -7:10pm, Istanbul  Washington Dulles, Turkish Air Flight 991

 For Official Use Only/ Not for Distribution
Greece & Turkey Travel, August 2017
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, Spouse Lolita (Lola) Zinke
August 4-5
11:00pm Aug 4 - 4:15pm Aug 5, Washington DullesIstanbul, Turkish Air Flight 8
Hotel (through August 7): Four Seasons, Istanbul at the Bosphorus

August 6
Personal time and/or
>>>>Courtesy Visit with U.S. Consulate Istanbul, or 8/18? details tbd <<<<<
August 7
10:35am-12:00pm, Istabul  Athens, Aegean Airlines Flight 991
12:00-7:00pm, Layover in Athens
>>>>>>>>Courtesy Visit with U.S. Embassy Athens, details tbd<<<<<<<
7:05pm-7:45pm, Athens  Mykonos, Olympic Air, Flight 380
Hotel (through August 12): Palladium Hotel, Mykonos
August 12
6:15pm-7:00pm, Mykonos  Paros, Sea Jet
Hotel (through August 18): Yria Boutique Hotel, Paros
August 18
12:50pm-1:30pm, Paros  Mykonos, Sea Jet
(((Flights from Mykonos to Istanbul?)))
Personal time and/or
>>>>Courtesy Visit with U.S. Consulate Istanbul, or 8/6? details tbd <<<<<
Hotel (through August 19): Four Seasons, Istanbul at the Bosphorus
August 19
2:45pm -7:10pm, Istanbul  Washington Dulles, Turkish Air Flight 991

 United States Department of the Interior
Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary

Antietam National Battlefield
July 5, 2017
FINAL

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 TRIP SUMMARY
THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO

Antietam National Battlefield
July 5, 2017
Weather:
Sharpsburg, MD

High 84º, Low 69º; Partly Cloudy; 50% Chance of PM Thunderstorms

Time Zone:
Sharpsburg, MD

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Advance:​
Security Advance
Security Detail
Advance
Advance
Traveling Staff:
Security Detail
Senior Advisor
Photographer
Videographer

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Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Doug Domenech
Tami Heilemann
Tim Bergling

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
Business casual (Khakis / Shirt for tour; Blazer added for grant announcement)

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 Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Washington, DC → Sharpsburg, MD → Washington, DC
8:00-9:30am EDT:

Depart Residence en route Sharpsburg, MD
Location:
Antietam National Battlefield
5831 Dunker Church Road
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Note: Doug Domenech & Rusty Roddy will call RKZ cell number for briefing at
8:30 am
Note: Staff will meet at location
Drive Time:
~1 hour, 30 minutes without traffic

9:30-9:45am EDT:

Arrive Antietam National Battlefield // Receive Passport Stamp // Proceed to
Passenger Van for Tour
Location:
Visitor Center
Greeted By:
Jim Lighthizer, Civil War Trust President
Will Shafroth, National Park Foundation President
John Nau, Civil War Trust and National Park Foundation Board
Member
Susan Trail, Antietam NB Superintendent
Note: Passport will be stamped in front of cannon outside Visitor Center

9:45-11:30am EDT:

Driving Tour of Antietam National Battlefield
Stops Include: The Bloody Cornfield / Wilson Property Restoration
Met by: Matt George, Land Stewardship Manager, Civil War
Trust
Bloody Lane / Sunken Road
Newcomer House (One of two restoration grant projects)
Burnside Bridge
Vehicle Manifest:
15 Passenger Van:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Jim Lighthizer, Civil War Trust President
Will Shafroth, National Park Foundation President
John Nau, Civil War Trust and National Park
Foundation Board Member
Teresa Hildreth, Guest of John Nau
Susan Trail, Antietam NB Superintendent
Keith Snider, Antietam NB Chief of Interpretation
Paul Coussan, Civil War Trust
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Tami Heilemann
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Doug Domenech
David Bufkin, Historian

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3

 Note:

At end of tour, a photo op stop will be made at the Antietam National
Battlefield welcome sign. Staff & guests will remain in vehicles.

11:30-12:00pm EDT:

Civil War Grant Announcement
Location:
Maryland Monument Field
Participants:
RKZ
Susan Trail, Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield
Jim Lighthizer, President, Civil War Trust
John Nau, Chairman emeritus, Civil War Trust
Will Shafroth, National Park Foundation President
Press:
Open
Staff:
Heather Swift
Doug Domenech
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staging:
Podium / Mic; Open field / monument / cannons backdrop
Program:
11:30 am:
Susan Trail delivers welcoming remarks &
Introduces Jim Lighthizer
11:34 am:
Jim Lighthizer delivers remarks & introduces
Will Shafroth
11:38 am:
Will Shafroth delivers remarks & introduces John
Nau
11:42 am:
John Nau delivers remarks and introduces RKZ
11:46 am:
RKZ delivers remarks including announcement of
grant allocation & DJT salary donation
11:54 am:
Check Presentation & Photo Op
11:58 am:
Susan Trail delivers closing remarks

12:00-12:20pm EDT:

Media Availability
Location:
Maryland Monument field fence with Dunker Church backdrop
Staff:
Heather Swift
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Note:
The backdrop fencing is one of two restoration grant projects

12:20-12:40pm EDT:

Brief Remarks to DOI Employees
Location:
Maryland Monument
Participants:
RKZ
20 NPS Employees & Interns

12:40-12:55pm EDT:

Hold for One-on-One Interview
Location:
TBD
Staff:
Heather Swift

12:55-1:00pm EDT:

Pick up Box Lunches & Proceed to Vehicle
Note: Civil War Trust will be providing lunches

1:00-2:30pm EDT:

Depart Sharpsburg, MD en route DOI
Location:
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke

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Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
~1 hour, 30 minutes without traffic

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DEPARTMENTOF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON , DC

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

20 JW1e2017

Mr. Micah Chambers
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
Dear Mr. Chambers:
Below is a list of the charges incuned during your recent CODEL travel to No1way, Greenland, and
Alaska.

Dat e
5-27- 17
5-25- 17
through
5-27- 17
5-27- 17

Itemized Expen ses
Breakfast with Marines in Vaernes, Non vay

$4 .23
$34.13

In Flight Meals/Snacks/D1inks

$154 .00
$ 192.36

Pikes Lodge , Fairbanks , Alaska

Total

Please make checks payable to me, to allow deposit into my official accoW1t to settle all outstanding
expenses. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to have your staff contact me at (703) 341-9539
or Thomas.E.Temple.mil@mail.mil.
It was a real pleasure traveling with you. The entire USAF Congressional Budget and
Approp1iations Liaison office and I hope that we will be able to assist you with your future travel plans.

Ve1y Respectfully,

Thomas E. Temple, CMSgt, USAF
Air Force Budget and Appropriations Liaison

 DEPARTMENTOF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON , DC

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

20 JW1e2017

Sergeant
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
Dear Sergean-

:

Below is a list of the charges incuned during your recent CODEL travel to No1way, Greenland, and
Alaska.

Dat e
5-27- 17
5-25- 17
through
5-28- 17
5-27- 17

Itemiz ed Exp enses
Breakfast with Marines in Vaernes, Non vay

$4 .23

In Flight Meals/Snacks/D1inks

$34 .13

Pikes Lodge, Fairbanks , Alaska

$154 .00
$ 192.36

Total

Please make checks payable to me, to allow deposit into my official accoW1t to settle all outstanding
expenses. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to have your staff contact me at (703) 341-9539
or Thomas.E.Temple.mil@mail.mil.
It was a real pleasure traveling with you. The entire USAF Congressional Budget and
Approp1iations Liaison office and I hope that we will be able to assist you with your future travel plans.

Ve1y Respectfully,

=
Thomas E. Temple, CMSgt, USAF
Air Force Budget and Appropriations Liaison

 DEPARTMENTOF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON , DC

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

20 JW1e2017

The Honorable Ryan Zinke
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
Dear Secreta1yZinke:
Below is a list of the charges incun ed for you and Mrs. Zinke during your recent CODEL travel to
No1way, Greenland, and Alaska.
Secretary Zinke and Mr s. Zinke
Dat e
2-23 -17
5-27- 17
5-25- 17
through
5-28- 17
5-27- 17

Itemized Expenses

Hotel Costs for additional west in Non vav
Breakfast with Marines in Vaernes, Nol'1vay

Secretary
Zink e

Mrs. Zinke

$4 .23

$30 .20
$4.23

In Flight Meals /Snacks/Drinks

$34 .13

$34 .13

Pikes Lodge , Fa irbanks , Alaska
In divid11al Totals

$154 .00
$192.3 6

Combi ned Total

$68.56
$260.92

Please make checks payable to me, to allow deposit into my official accoW1t to settle all outstanding
expenses. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to have your staff contact me at (703) 341-9539
or Thomas.E.Temple.mil@mail.mil.
It was a real pleasure traveling with you. The entire USAF Congressional Budget and
Approp1iations Liaison office and I hope that we will be able to assist you with your future travel plans.

Ve1y Respectfully,

Thomas E. Temple, CMSgt, USAF
Air Force Budget and Appropriations Liaison

 Proposal for Event with Girl Scouts of the USA Summer 2017
Goals of the Event
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Highlight the ongoing partnership between the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service with
the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to introduce girls from all over America to the resources available to
them to enjoy and support in the 417 National Park units.
Promote the Girl Scout Ranger Program and the opportunity for girls to earn a certificate or patch through
service at the National Park unit of their choice.
National announcement of the new Girl Scout Outdoor Troop Camping Badges.
Provide the Secretary an opportunity to engage with the girl scouts in their community service project, at a
skill station such as first aid, or a ranger hike.
Promote the event through earned media and social media amplification.

National Park Location:

Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA (45 min south DC off I-95)
Adjacent to Marine Corps Base Quantico
•

Washington, DC Media market

•

Prince William Forest Park is a diverse natural and cultural area located near Washington, D.C. The
park is 15,000 acres of secondary growth forest.

•

The park is the largest protected natural area in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region at over 16,000
acres (6,500 ha).

•

Camping, hiking, picnicking and bicycling are ways that visitors enjoy the park. Protection of a large
portion of the Quantico Creek Watershed is an important natural function of the park. Headwaters for
the North and South forks of Quantico Creek are in the park. Both creeks can be enjoyed by walking
along park hiking trails.

•

Telegraph Picnic Pavilion has picnic tables, a covered picnic pavilion, grills, and a restroom facility. The
parking lot can hold over 70 cars. Also available is a group amphitheater and an indoor mess hall.

Date: Saturday- July – August (Dependent upon Secretary Zinke schedule)
Attendees:
Secretary Ryan Zinke (invited)
Acting Director of the National Park Service Mike Reynolds (invited)
CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA
GSUSA National Board Members in DC area
Acting Director of the National Park Service Mike Reynolds
GS Juniors (65-70, ages 9-11)*
GS Cadettes (30 girls, ages 12-14) to lead skill stations*
Troop Leaders to support event and activities
GSUSA staff
NPS staff
Press invited
*Will be reaching out to Troops serving military families or Troops on a military base

 Proposal for Event with Girl Scouts of the USA Summer 2017
Proposed Agenda: Date (TBD)
8:30 am Girl Scout Leadership, Staff and Volunteers arrive at National Park Location to set up for event and
prepare skill stations
• Volunteer, Staff and Troop leaders set up skill stations
10:00 am - 10:30 Program Remarks by:
• Secretary Ryan Zinke (invited)
• CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA
• Acting Director of the National Park Service Mike Reynolds (invited)
• Girl Scout selected from the participating troop
• Welcome and background on park and NPS/GSUSA partnership and introduce the Secretary: Mike
Reynolds (3-4 minutes)
• Importance of partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA to bring more youth in nature through the National
Park Service (stewardship, enjoyment, health and volunteerism): Secretary Zinke (5-10 minutes)
• Appreciation for partnership with the Department of the Interior and to engage girls in meaningful outdoor
experiences through National Parks and highlight Girl Scout Ranger Program and announce new Outdoor
Troop Camping Badge: CEO GSUSA or GSUSA National Board Member (5-10 minutes)
• Closing: Girl selected from Troop (2-3 minutes) highlight benefits of being outdoors and spending time in
national parks earning the Girl Scout Ranger patch and Girl Scout badges.
After the official program, Secretary and Acting Director to interact with the girls in one or all of the following
activities:
• Join their community service project in the park
• Lead or assist at a skill station to help a girl earn her badge
• Co-lead a nature hike with the girls
10:45am-11:45pm Community Service project
Ideas include:
• Basic trail maintenance
• Campfire cleanout
• Invasive plant removal
• Painting/ wash windows
11:45am – 12:45pm Hike
During Hike:
• History of park
• Flora and fauna
• Current research projects and how girls can get involved
•
12:45pm-1:45pm Brown Bag Lunch
• Girls will share lunch with park rangers to learn more about their careers and ask questions
2:00pm-5:00pm Skill Stations to earn Girl Scout Ranger Patch and portions of Girl Scout badges
(Girls divided into four to six groups)
• Fire building basics (no fire/ just instruction)
• Outdoor craft/ art in the outdoors
• Basic Knot learning
• Learn “Leave No Trace Principles” games
Closing: award girls Girl Scout Ranger patch. Girls will depart the park when the program activities are complete.
Contact:
Denise Ryan, Manager, Federal Relations, Girl Scouts of the USA, (202) 478-9828, dryan@girlscouts.org

 The Girl Scout Ranger Program
The Girl Scout Ranger Program is a cooperative effort between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Girl
Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA). Through this joint initiative, NPS and GSUSA plan to
cooperatively promote opportunities and activities that align with both organizations’ missions and to
develop a sustainable collaboration to advance our shared goals. This program will help girls get outdoors
and to access our nation’s natural and cultural resources.
As part of the program, Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities at NPS sites:
to enjoy existing NPS educational and service programs, and to utilize NPS sites as venues for their Girl
Scout activities (i.e. working on badges, Journeys, or Take Action/Highest Awards projects). NPS awards
girls a certificate for 5 hours of participation, and the Girl Scout Ranger patch for 10 hours of participation.
This new program is designed to:
• Spark girls’ awareness of national parks and historic sites and encourage exploration of a these
sites as places of discovery and adventure.
• Educate girls, Girl Scout volunteers, and NPS staff about how national parks can enrich the Girl
Scout Leadership Experience by providing experiences that align with the Girl Scout program.
• Encourage the immediate and future preservation of public lands through education and
stewardship activities.
• Provide Girl Scouts with opportunities to experience public land management through field-based
learning and exposure to environmental issues and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) careers.
• Support girls in developing the leadership skills needed to serve as the next generation of leaders
in resource stewardship and conservation.
NPS and GSUSA announced this partnership on May 2, 2015 at the Golden Gate Bridging event, held at
Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco where 6,000 Girl Scouts walked across the Golden
Gate Bridge to celebrate “bridging” from a Junior Girl Scout to a Cadette.
For more information: http://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/girlscoutranger.htm

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9

 United States Department of the Interior
Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary

Norway, Greenland, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Draft: 5/30/2017

1

 TRIP SUMMARY
THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO

CODEL, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Weather:
Tromsdalen, Norway
Hammerfest, Norway
Trondheim, Norway

Thule Air Base, Greenland
Deadhorse, AK
Fairbanks, AK

Byers Lake, AK
Denali National Park, AK

Anchorage, AK

Boise, ID

Time Zone:
Norway
Greenland
Alaska
Idaho

High 42º, Low 33º;Partly Cloudy; 10% Chance of PM Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 AM)
High 43º, Low 31º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of AM Snow Showers
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 55º, Low 48º; Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 64º, Low 51º; AM Showers; 50% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 34º, Low 27º; Sunny; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 39º, Low 27º; Sunny; 10% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 59º, Low 38º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 PM)
High 65º, Low 43º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 51º, Low 40º; Cloudy; 35% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 58º, Low 40º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 PM)
High 53º, Low 37º; Cloudy; 60% Chance of Precipitation
(Monday - May 29 AM)
High 54º, Low 41º; Mostly Cloudy; 50% Chance of AM Showers tion
(Monday - May 29 PM)
High 57º, Low 42º; Mostly Sunny; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Tuesday - May 30)
High 63º, Low 46º; Sunny; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Wednesday - May 31)
High 78º, Low 53º; Possible Showers; 55% Chance of Precipitation
(Thursday - June 1)
High 81º, Low 52º; Mostly Sunny; 5% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - June 2))
Central European Summer Time (+6 hours from DC)
Atlantic Daylight Time (+1 hours from DC)
Alaska Daylight Time (-4 hours from DC)
Mountain Daylight Time (-2 hours from DC)

2

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Advance (Norway):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Fairbanks, AK):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Byers Lake, AK):
Security Advance
Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

Advance (Denali National Park):
Security Advance
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Advance
Rusty Roddy
Advance
Aaron Thiele
Advance (Anchorage, AK):​
Security Advance
Security Advance (FWS)
Advance
Advance
Advance (Boise, ID):​
Security Advance
Security Advance
Advance
Traveling Staff:
Agent in Charge (5/25-6/1)
Agent in Charge (6/1-6/3)
Acting Director of Legislative &
Congressional Affairs
Communications Director
Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs
Senior Advisor on Energy
Photographer
Attire:
Norway:
Greenland:
Alaska:
Idaho:

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Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline Boulton

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Vincent DeVito
Tami Heilemann

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Casual
Casual
Casual for Byers Lake & Denali; Business Casual for Anchorage
Jeans & Blazer

3

 Thursday, May 25, 2017
Washington, DC → Tromso, Norway
6:00-6:45pm EDT:

7:00pm EDT9:45am CEST:

Depart Department of the Interior en route Andrews Air Force Base
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Drive time:
~45 minutes
Wheels up Washington, DC en route Tromso, Norway (TOS)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
8 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Any meals purchased will be invoiced later
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE EDT to CEST (+6 hours)

Friday, May 26, 2017
Tromso, Norway → Hammerfest, Norway → Trondheim, Norway
9:45-10:30am CEST:

10:30am CEST11:20am CEST:

Wheels down Tromso, Norway
Location:
Greeted By:
Jim DeHart, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Kristin Westphal, Control Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Patrick Martino, ESTH Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Wheels up Tromso, Norway (TOS) en route Hammerfest, Norway (HFT)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
50 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers

11:20-11:30pm CEST:

Wheels Down Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) // Proceed to Chartered Vehicle
Location:
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Greeted By:
Marianne Næss, Hammerfest Deputy Mayor

11:30-11:40am CEST:

Depart Airport en route Melkøya, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus

11:40am CEST:

Arrive Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya

11:40-12:30pm CEST:

Lunch & Briefing at Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Participants:
Eldar S​ætre, CEO
Per Arne Solend

4

 Press:
Format:

Andrew Lloyd, VP for Communication
Unni Merethe Skorstad Fjær, VP for ​Melkøya
Melissa Shute
Closed
Set of 3 10-minute presentations

12:30pm CEST:

Group Photo at Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Note:
Spouses depart for cultural briefing with local reindeer herders; will
meet up with group at 3:00 at Hammerfest City Hall

12:30-1:30pm CEST:

Tour of Snohvit Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Participants:
Eldar S​ætre, CEO
Per Arne Solend
Andrew Lloyd, VP for Communication
Unni Merethe Skorstad Fjær, VP for ​Melkøya
Melissa Shute
Press:
Closed
Note:
Weapons-free facility

1:30-1:45pm CEST:

Depart Melkøya en route Hammerfest
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Rådhusplassen 1
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus

1:45-3:15pm CEST:
Ancient

Meeting with Hammerfest Government Officials & Ceremony for Royal and
Polar Bear Society (Isbjørnklubben)
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Possible pull aside with the Norwegian Government
Note:
Polar Bear Society costs $30/person to join; they accept credit card

3:15-3:25pm CEST:

3:30pm CEST5:40pm CEST:

Depart City Hall en route Airport
Location:
Havnegata 3
9615 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Vehicle
Wheels up Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) en route Trondheim, Norway (TRD)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
2 hours, 10 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers

5:40-5:45pm CEST:

Wheels down Trondheim, Norway // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
7500 Stjørdal, Norway

5:45-6:00pm CEST:

Depart Airport en route RON

5

 Location:

Scandic Hell Hotel
Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway

Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus
6:00-6:25pm CEST:

Brief Refresh at RON

6:25-7:00pm CEST:

Depart RON en route Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden),
Trondheim
Location:
Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden)
Kongsgårds gate 1b, 7013
Trondheim, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus

7:00-9:00pm CEST:

Dinner Hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Location:
Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden)
Kongsgårds gate 1b, 7013
Trondheim, Norway
Greeted By:
Marit Berger Røsland, MFA State Secretary
Attendees:
State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland
NTNU Pro-Rektor Helge Klungland
SINTEF CEO Inge Gran
NHO Regional Director Tord Lien
OKEA Erik Haugane
Mayor of Stjørdal Ivar Vigdenes
Norwegian Armed Forces Commodore Fromreide Sommer
Norwegian Ambassador to the United States Kåre R. Aas
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director Torleiv Opland
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Advisor Thomas Høgseth
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Senior Advisor Bjørn C. Rydmark
Note:
Includes 10-minute self-guided tour of Nidaros Cathedral (next door)

9:00-9:35pm CEST:

Depart Restaurant en route RON
Location:
Scandic Hell Hotel
Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus:

9:35pm CEST:

RON

Saturday, May 27, 2017
Trondheim, Norway → Thule Air Base, Greenland → Deadhorse, AK → Fairbanks, AK
6:45am CEST:

Check Out // Drop Luggage with Waters and Lawson in Lobby

7:15-7:30am CEST:

Depart Scandic Hell Hotel en route Værnes Garrison
Location:
Vehicle Manifest: Charter Bus
Note:
Joined by ​MFA State Secretary Røsland, Director Torleiv Opland,
Senior Advisor Bjørn C. Rydmark, Advisor Thomas Høgseth

6

 Drive time:

~ 15 minutes without traffic

7:30-8:40am CEST:

Arrive Værnes Garrison // Breakfast with Marine Rotational Force-Europe
(MRF-E)
Greeted By:
Col Doug Bruun, USMC
Press:
Closed
Cost:
$4.30 per person

8:40-8:55am CEST:

Depart Værnes Garrison en route Airport
Location:
Vehicle Manifest: Charter Bus
Drive time:
~ 15 minutes without traffic

9:00am CEST9:45am ADT:

Wheels up Trondheim, Norway (TRD) en route Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
5 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE CEST to ADT (-5 hours)

9:45-9:55am ADT:

Wheels down Thule Air Base, Greenland // Welcome Briefing
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal
Press:
Closed

9:55-11:00am ADT:

Board Surreys, Windshield Tour of Installation & Control Tower\
Location:
Thule Air Base
Participants:
Col Chris Eagan
Lt Col Scott Schmunk

11:00-11:15am ADT:

Return to Terminal // Military Meet & Greet
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal

11:15am ADT9:55am AKDT:

9:55-10:00am AKDT:

Wheels up Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU) en route Deadhorse, AK (SCC)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
3 hours, 40 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE ADT to AKDT (-5 hours)
Wheels Down Deadhorse, AK // Proceed to Vehicle

10:00-10:40am AKDT: Depart Airport en route Pump Station One
Vehicle Manifest:
Alyeska Bus
10:40-11:15am AKDT: Tour of Pump Station One
11:15-11:35am AKDT: Depart Pump Station One en route Airport
11:35-12:00pm AKDT: Wheels up Deadhorse, AK (SCC) en route Alpine
Flight:
Charter Flight
Flight time:
25 minutes

7

 AiC:
Staff:
Note:
12:00-3:30pm AKDT:

3:30pm AKDT6:00pm AKDT:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Spouses continue on MILAIR to Fairbanks, AK (arrival: 1:15pm
AKDT)

Arrive ConocoPhillips CD5 Drill Site // Lunch // Tour of Drill Site
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Weapons-free facility
Cost:
$25 per person--to be invoiced later
Wheels up Alpine, AK en route Fairbanks, AK
Flight:
Charter Flight
Flight time:
2 hours, 30 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Flight will go over the Coastal Plain + ANWR

6:00-6:05pm AKDT:

Wheels down Fairbanks International Airport
Location:
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709

6:05-6:20pm AKDT:

Media Availability at Airport
Location:
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Staff:
Micah Chambers

6:20-6:35pm AKDT:

Depart Airport en route Dinner
Location:
1022 Chena Pump Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709

6:35-8:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Senator Lisa Murkowski & CODEL Delegation

8:30-8:40pm AKDT:

Depart en route RON
Location:
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Note:
Note:

Mrs. Zinke departs for airport Sunday morning
Breakfast available at hotel Sunday morning & included in room rate

Sunday, May 28, 2017
Fairbanks, AK → Byers Lake, AK → Denali
9:30-1:00pm AKDT:

Depart RON en route Byers Lake, AK

8

 Location:

Parking area 10 miles north of Alaska Veterans Memorial at
approximately Mile 157, Parks Highway

Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:

~3 hours, 30 minutes

1:00-1:30pm AKDT:

Arrive Byers Lake // Greet Rolling Thunder Bikers with Senator Lisa Murkowski
Location:
Parking area 10 miles north of Alaska Veterans Memorial Site
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Note:
Elliott Woods, Reporter for Outside Magazine, will be joining thru
End of Denali National Park visit

1:30-2:00pm AKDT:

Drive to Memorial Day Ceremony Site
Location:
Alaska Veterans Memorial at Mile 147.1, Parks Highway
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

2:00-2:45pm AKDT:

Memorial Day Ceremony
Press:
Open
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

2:45-5:00pm AKDT:

Depart Byers Lake, AK en route Denali National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center
Location:
Alaska Highway 3 / George Parks Highway
Mile 237

9

 AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~2 hours
5:00-5:10pm AKDT:

Arrive Denali National Park & Preserve & Walk to Visitor’s Center Campus
Location:
Denali National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center
Met by:
Don Striker, Superintendent - Denali National Park & Preserve
Denice Swanke, Deputy Superintendent, Denali National Park &
Preserve
Nancy Holman, Chief Ranger, Interpretation & Education
John Quinley, NPS Associate Regional Director, Communications and
Operations
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Note:
Photo Op upon arrival at Denali visitor’s center entrance welcome sign

5:10-5:30pm AKDT:

Brief Tour of National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center / / Receive Passport Stamp
Participants:
Don Striker, Superintendent - Denali National Park & Preserve
Dawn Conroy, U.S. Park Service Ranger
Dexter Armstrong, U.S. Park Service Ranger

5:30-5:35pm AKDT:

Depart en route Historic Denali National Park & Preserve Headquarters and Park
Kennels
Location:
Historic Park Headquarters Resource Building
Vehicle Manifest:
NPS Vehicle Lead;
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Don Striker
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Elliott Woods, Reporter, Outside Magazine
Staff Vehicle 2:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann

5:35-5:40pm AKDT:

Walk to Denali National Park Kennels
Met by:
Ashley Guevara, U.S. Park Service Ranger

10

 Nancy Holman, Chief Ranger, Interpretation & Education
5:40-6:00pm AKDT:

Participate in Interactive Dog Sled Training Demonstration
Participants:
RKZ
Asley Guevara, U.S. Park Service Ranger

6:00-6:20pm AKDT:

Participate in Volunteer Dog Walk Activity
Participants:
RKZ
Nancy Holman, Chief Ranger, Interpretation & Education
Gretchen Striker, Volunteer Dog Walker & Wife of Superintendent

6:20-6:30pm AKDT:

Walk to Deputy Superintendent’s House for Cookout
Note:
Brief stop by recently renovated historic first Superintendent’s office

6:30-8:00pm AKDT:

Cookout with Park Leadership & Employees
Location:
Deputy Superintendent’s House
Participants:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
6 NPS Division Chiefs & Spouses
6 NPS Rangers
DOI Traveling Staff / Security Detail

8:00-8:15pm AKDT:

Depart Denali National Park & Preserve en route RON
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann

8:15pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Grande Denali Lodge
238 George Parks Highway
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755

Monday, May 29, 2017
Denali → Anchorage, AK
9:45-10:00am AKDT:

Depart RON en route Hike at Denali National Park & Preserve
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

11

 Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle 2:
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
10:00-10:05pm AKDT: Arrive Denali National Park & Preserve
Location:
Denali National Park & Preserve
Historic Park Offices Flag Pole
Met by:
Don & Gretchen Striker
10:05-12:00pm AKDT: Depart Denali Historic Park Offices for Driving Tour // Hike
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Don Striker
Gretchen Striker
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle 2:
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Elliott Woods, Reporter, Outside Magazine
12:05-12:45pm AKDT: Conclude Driving Tour // Hike & Proceed to Lunch
Location:
Denali National Park & Preserve
Historic Park Offices
Historic Office of the First Superintendent of Denali National Park &
Preserve
12:45-1:45pm AKDT:

Conclude Lunch & Begin One-on-One Interview with Outside Magazine
Location:
Historic Office of the First Superintendent of Denali National Park &
Preserve
Participants:
RKZ
Elliott Woods, Reporter, Outside Magazine
Staff:
Laura Rigas

1:45-6:15pm AKDT:

Depart Denali National Park & Preserve en route Anchorage, Alaska
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:

12

 RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle 3:
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
6:15-8:00pm AKDT:

Personal Time

8:00-9:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Governor Bill Walker
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
Tower 1 - 10th Floor
Club Room # 2
Participants:
RKZ
Governor Bill Walker
Scott Kendall, Chief of Staff
John Hendrix, Chief Oil and Gas Advisor
Andrew Mack, Commissioner
Keith Meyer, Alaska Gasline Development Corporation
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Format:
8 person tables

9:30-9:35pm AKDT:

Depart Dinner en route RON

9:35pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Anchorage, AK
7:35-7:55am AKDT:

Radio Interview with Rick Rydell Show AM 650 KENI
Location:
RKZ Hotel Room
Staff:
Laura Regis
7:33am Call In #:
907-349-0554

7:45-8:45am AKDT:

Personal Time

8:45-8:55am AKDT:

Depart RON en route Senator Dan Sullivan’s Office
Location:
510 L Street, Suite 750
Front Entrance
Anchorage, AK 99501

13

 Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~2 minutes (~5 minute walk)
8:55-9:00am AKDT:

Arrive Offices of Senator Dan Sullivan
Met by:
Senator Dan Sullivan
Note:
Upon arrival to 7th floor office space, RKZ & Senator Sullivan will
participate in photo op with Senator Sullivan’s staff

9:00-10:00am AKDT:
Sullivan

Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Veterans Roundtable with Senator Dan
Location:
Participants:

Press:
Staff:

Advance:

510 L Street, Suite 750
Anchorage, AK 99501
RZ
Senator Dan Sullivan
Nelson Angapak, U.S. Army (Meeting Leader for AFN Veteran’s
Group)
Bill Thomas, U.S. Army (Former State Legislator)
Emil Notti, U.S. Navy (First President of AFN & Former Commerce
Commissioner)
Eben Olrun, U.S. Marines (Former Chairman of Alaska Native
Veterans Association & Current Treasurer of ANVC)
Benno Cleveland, U.S. Army (National VA Advisory Committeeman
On Minority Veterans & ANVC Vice Chairman)
George Bennett Sr., U.S. Army (Chairman, ANVC)
Lawrence Armour, U.S. Navy (Mayor of Klawock)
Chester Ballot, U.S. Army (Native Veteran Advocate)
Jerry Ward, U.S. Navy (ANVC Founding Member / First President &
Trump Campaign Tribal Liaison)
Nick Jackson, U.S. Army (Ahtna Region - Tentative)
Jason Bourdekofsky (Pribilof Islands - Tentative)
Mike Fleagle (Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Dan Sullivan)
Kate Wolgemuth (Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Dan
Sullivan)
Josh Revak (Military and Veterans Affairs Liaison, Office of Senator
Dan Sullivan)
Closed
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

14

 Note:
Note:

Photo spray at beginning of meeting
The primary focus of the meeting will be S785, the Alaska Native
Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act

10:00-10:15am AKDT: Depart Senator Dan Sullivan’s Office en route DOI Regional Office of Aviation
Services (OAS)
Location:
4405 Lear Court
OAS Main Entrance
Anchorage, AK 99502
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~5 minutes
10:15-10:35am AKDT: Arrive DOI Regional OAS & Proceed to Walking Tour of Facility
Met by:
Kevin Fox, OAS Regional Director
Patrick Clark, OAS Chief of Maintenance for Department Certified
Repair Station
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
Tour includes airport hangar maintenance complex, preparation station
For float change for aircraft, Lake Hood seaplane base, visit with
mechanics
10:35-11:35am AKDT: Alaska Cooperative Planning Group Meeting
Location:
OAS Main Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Participants:
Bud Cribley, BLM State Director
Ted Murphy, BLM Associate State Director
Jim Kendall, BOEM Regional Director
Kevin Fox, OAS Regional Director
John Quinley, NPS Associate Regional Director, Communications &
Operations
Dee Williams, USGS Deputy Regional Director
Phil Johnson, OEPC Regional Environmental Officer
Joe Darnell, SOL Regional Solicitor
Greg Siekaniec, FWS Regional Director
Mark Fesmire, BSEE Regional Director
Kathy Cline (or Lynn Polacca), BIA Acting Regional Director
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Steve Wackowski

15

 Advance:
Format:

Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Roundtable discussion; Steve Wackowski welcomes and asks
Participants to introduce themselves; Steve Wackowski introduces
RKZ

11:35-12:30pm AKDT: BBQ Lunch Hosted by OAS
Location:
OAS Break Room
Participants:
RKZ
12 Alaska Cooperative Planning Group Meeting Participants
15 OAS Staff
DOI traveling staff / detail
12:30-12:45pm AKDT: Depart OAS Regional Office en route BOEM Office
Location:
BOEM Offices Side Entrance
3801 Centerpoint Dr, Ste 500
Anchorage AK 99503-5820
Note: Park on near side entrance and enter through side door.
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
12:45-12:50pm AKDT: Arrive BOEM & Proceed to Energy Briefing
Location:
5th Floor BOEM Conference Room
Met by:
Dr. Jim Kendall, BOEM Regional Director
Heather Blood, BOEM Program Management Officer
12:50-1:45pm AKDT:

Energy Briefing
Participants:
Jim Kendall, BOEM Regional Director
Dave Johnston, BOEM Regional Supervisor, Leasing & Plans
Mark Storzer, BOEM Regional Supervisor, Environment
John Calahan, BOEM Public Affairs
Bud Cribley, BLM Alaska State Director
Stacie McIntosh, BLM District Manager, Arctic District
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
U Shaped Table Setting; 3 topics, 20 minutes each

16

 Note:

Staff vehicle will depart en route DOI all hands meeting 30 minutes
prior to RKZ departure

1:45-2:00pm AKDT:

Depart BOEM en route DOI All Hands Employee Meeting
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
600 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

2:00-2:05pm AKDT:

Arrive Dena’ina Convention Center & Proceed to DOI All Hands Employee
Meeting

2:05-3:10pm AKDT:

Remarks at DOI All Hands Employee Meeting
Location:
Kahtnu Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
Attendees:
200-300 DOI Employees
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
Black Pipe & Drape; DOI Seal; U.S., Alaska, DOI Flags; Handheld
wireless mic
Steve Wackowski welcomes attendees & introduces RKZ.
RKZ delivers remarks, Q & A

3:10-3:25pm AKDT:

Depart Dena-ina Convention Center en route Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)
Location:
Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)
725 East Fireweed
Shipping & Receiving Entrance
Anchorage, AK 99503
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

17

 Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
3:25-3:30pm AKDT:

Arrive CIRI & Proceed to Alaska Federation of Native Meeting
Met by: Julie Kitka, President AFN
Note: Parking will be reserved at the back entrance. Enter through shipping and receiving
room.

3:30-5:00pm AKDT:

Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting
Location:
Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)
725 East Fireweed
Suite 800 - Chugach Boardroom
Anchorage, AK 99503
Participants:
RKZ
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Senator Dan Sullivan
Representative Don Young
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
Roundtable Discussion
Note:
Group photo at conclusion with RKZ & participants

5:00-5:15pm AKDT:

Depart Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting en route Informal Press Availability
Location:
CIRI Foyer
Staff:
Laura Rigas

5:15-5:30pm AKDT:

Depart Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting en route Egan Convention Center
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

5:30-7:30pm AKDT:

Alaska Chamber of Commerce Reception with Alaska Congressional Delegation
Location:
William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
Explorer’s Hall - La Perouse Room
Main Lobby Level
555 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Attendees:
150-200
Press:
Staff:
Steve Wackowski

18

 Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
Riser, podium, mic. American & U.S. Flags backdrop
Program:
5:40pm:
Curtis Thayer, Alaska Chamber President &
CEO, delivers welcoming remarks
5:45pm:
Congressman Don Young delivers remarks
5:50pm:
Senator Dan Sullivan delivers remarks
5:55pm:
Senator Lisa Murkowski delivers remarks &
Introduces RKZ
6:00pm:
RKZ delivers brief remarks
6:05pm:
Program concludes
Note: Hors d’oeuvres, coffee, water will be served. Cash bar.
7:30-7:35pm AKDT:

Depart Alaska Chamber of Commerce Reception en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

7:35-7:45pm AKDT:

Depart RON via walk to Dinner
Location:
Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 West 6th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

7:45-9:00pm AKDT:

Dinner
Participants:

RKZ
DOI Staff & Security Detail

9:00-9:10pm AKDT:

Depart Dinner via Walk en route RON

8:30pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Anchorage, AK
19

 6:10-6:25am AKDT:

Depart RON en route Interview with NBC Channel 2 KTUU-TV
Location:
501 East 40th Avenue
Front Parking Area
Anchorage, AK 99503
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura Regis

6:25-6:35am AKDT:

Arrive NBC Channel 2 KTUU-TV & Proceed to Station Lobby
Note:
Text Arian Aramburo when at front door at 907-602-6144
Note:
Get mic’ed & wait in station lobby until on-air interview time

6:35-6:50am AKDT:

Interview with NBC Channel 2 KTUU-TV
Participants:
RKZ
Ariane Aramburo: (Pronounced “Air-E-Yawn Air-Rum-Bureau”),
Morning Edition Anchor / Executive Producer
Nikki Caravajal (Last name pronounced: “Carve-Uh-Hall”),
Morning Edition Anchor / Producer & Multimedia Journalist
Staff:
Laura Regis

6:50-7:05am AKDT:

Depart NBC Channel 2 KTUU-TV en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura Regis

7:05-9:00am AKDT:

Personal Time

9:00-9:30am AKDT:

Briefing on AOGA Conference
Location:
Participants:
RKZ
Vince DeVito
Laura Rigas

9:30-9:50am AKDT:

Personal Time

9:50-10:00am AKDT:

Depart en route U.S. Department of the Interior
Location:
Department of the Interior
Side Entrance
1689 C Street, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:

20

 Note:

RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Steve Wackowski will meet at DOI Offices

10:00-10:30am AKDT: Meeting with Tara Sweeney
Location:
Suite 100 - Office of Steve Wackowski
Participants:
RKZ
Tara Sweeney
Staff:
None
10:30-11:00am AKDT: Meeting with Mayor Harry Brower, North Slope Borough
Location:
Suite 100 - Office of Steve Wackowski
Participants:
RKZ
Harry Brower, Mayor, North Slope Borough
David (DJ) Fauske, Director of Government & External Affairs, North
Slope Borough
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Note:
Staff vehicle will depart en route AOGA Annual Conference 30
minutes prior to RKZ departure
11:00-11:15am AKDT: Depart en route Dena’ina Convention Center
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
(Enter via Loading Dock on 8th Avenue between F & G Streets)
600 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Vince DeVito
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
11:15-11:25am AKDT: Arrive Dena’ina Convention Center & Hold in Vehicle for Briefing
Staff:
Vince Devito
Laura Rigas
11:25-11:30am AKDT: Proceed to AOGA Annual Conference
Met by:
Josh Kindred, AOGA Environmental Counsel (Loading Dock Garage)
Kara Moriarty, AOGA President & CEO (3rd Floor Conference)

21

 Note:

Josh will escort RKZ to 3rd floor conference

11:30-1:05pm AKDT:

Remarks // Lunch at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association Annual Conference
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
Tikahtnu Ballroom Rooms C thru F
Participants:
~500 attendees
Press:
Open
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Vincent DeVito
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
11:45am:
AOGA President & CEO Kara Moriarty welcomes
& introduces Rex Rock, CEO - Arctic Slope
Regional Corporation
11:55am:
Rex Rock introduces Senator Lisa Murkowski
12:00pm:
Senator Lisa Murkowski delivers remarks &
introduces RKZ
12:15pm:
RKZ delivers remarks
12:30pm:
RKZ concludes remarks & signs Secretarial Order &
Makes any additional remarks regarding signing
12:50pm:
RKZ exits stage & returns to table; AOGA presents
award for contractor of the Year for Safety
Performance to Alaska Clean Seas
1:00pm:
Kara Moriarty delivers closing remarks
1:05pm:
RKZ & Senator Lisa Murkowski exit to host media
Availability escorted by Kara Moriarty
Lunch:
VIP Table 1:
RKZ
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Senator Dan Sullivan
Congressman Don Young
Governor & Mrs. Bill Walker
AOGA President & CEO Kara Moriarty
VIP Table 2:
Vince DeVito
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Bryan Hughes, Senate Energy Committee
Staff Table:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
FWS Security
Note: 25 - 35 Trade craft representatives & Pipe Union Alaska Regional
representatives will stand in front of stage and behind RKZ during Secretarial
Order Signing

1:05-1:30pm AKDT:

Media Availability
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
K’Enakatnu Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
Participants:
RKZ

22

 Staff:
Advance:
Format:
Note:

Senator Lisa Murkowski
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Black pipe & drape backdrop; Podium with DOI seal / Mic; U.S. &
Alaska Flags
Potential Radio Interview Live from Conference at 1:35 pm after Press
Avail

1:30-1:35pm AKDT:

Depart Dena’ina Convention Center en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~3 minutes

1:35-2:00pm AKDT:

Change into Casual Attire
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

2:00-2:25pm AKDT:

Depart RON en route AKCOM HQ via Boniface Gate
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~25 minutes

2:25-2:30pm AKDT:

Arrive Arctic Valley Nike Site Summit & Proceed to Bus
Location:
Alaskan Command Headquarters (AKCOM)
Met by:
Jon Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager Nike Site Summit
Vehicle Manifest:

23

 Note:

DV Surrey 22 Passenger Bus:
RKZ
Senator Murkowski
Col. Michael Forsyth, Chief of Staff, Alaska Command, US Army
Jon Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager, Nike Site Summit (JBER)
Jim Renkert, Founder, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Greg Durocher, Director, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Sen. Murkowski
Rusty Roddy
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Upon arrival to gate, only vehicle manifest drivers have to show ID’s for entry

2:30-2:50pm AKDT:

Depart AKCOM Headquarters en route Bryant Army Airfield
Note: John Scudder will provide briefing per Nike Site Summit during bus ride

2:50-3:00pm AKDT:

Arrive Bryant Army Airfield for Flight Briefing // Board Helicopter
Vehicle Manifest:
UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter:
RKZ
Col. Michael Forsyth, Chief of Staff, Alaska Command, US Army
Jon Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager, Nike Site Summit (JBER)
Jim Renkert, Founder, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Greg Durocher, Director, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Sen. Murkowski
Rusty Roddy
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

3:00-3:05pm AKDT:

Depart Bryant Army Airfield en route Nike Site Summit

3:05-4:35pm AKDT:

Arrive Nike Site Summit & Proceed to Tour

4:35-4:50pm AKDT:

Board Helicopter & Depart en route Bryant Army Airfield
Vehicle Manifest:
UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter:
RKZ

4:50-5:15pm AKDT:

Board Bus & Depart en route AKCOM Headquarters
Vehicle Manifest:
DV Surrey 22 Passenger Bus:
RKZ
John Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager, Nike Site Summit (JBER)
Jim Renkert, Founder, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Greg Durocher, Director, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers

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 Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann
5:15-5:35pm AKDT:

Depart Nike Site Summit en route Rep. Don Young Reception
Location:
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
320 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~15 minutes

5:35-5:50pm AKDT:

Rep. Don Young Reception
Location:
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
320 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Staff:
None
Note:
Staff will hold in vehicles during reception

5:50-6:05pm AKDT:

Depart Reception en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

6:05-6:20pm AKDT:

Arrive RON & Depart via walk to Dinner with Sportsmen’s Group
Location:
49th State Brewing Company
717 West 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

6:20-8:00pm AKDT:

Dinner With Sportsmen’s Group

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 Location:
Participants:
Note:

49th State Brewing Company
717 West 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Eddie Grasser, Vice President, Safari Club International
John Stacey, President, Alaska Professional Hunters Association
DOI Staff & Security Detail
Reservation for 14 at 6:30 p m. under “Roddy”

8:00-8:10pm AKDT:

Depart Dinner via Walk en route RON

8:10pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Anchorage, AK → Boise, ID
4:45-5:05am AKDT:

6:25am AKDT10:51am PDT:

10:51-12:15pm PDT:
12:15pm PDT2:44pm MDT:

Depart RON en route Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Location:
5000 West International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99502

Wheels up Anchorage, AK (ANC) en route Seattle, WA (SEA)
Flight:
Alaska 88
Flight time:
3 hours, 26 minutes
RZ Seat:
24D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE AKDT to PDT (+1 hours)
Layover in Seattle, WA // 1 hour, 24 minute layover
Wheels up Seattle, WA (SEA) en route Boise, ID (BOI)
Flight:
Alaska 2390
Flight time:
1 hour, 29 minutes
RZ Seat:
4D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE PDT to MDT (+1 hours)

2:44-2:55pm MDT:

Wheels down Boise Airport
Location:
3201 West Airport Way #1000
Boise, ID

2:55-3:10pm MDT:

Depart Boise Airport en route RON

3:15-4:45pm MDT:

HOLD: Work Out

4:45-5:00pm MDT:

Depart RON en route Office of Aviation Services
Location:
300 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706

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 Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Caroline Boulton
5:00-5:05pm MDT:

Arrive Office of Aviation Services
Location:
300 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Greeted By:
Mark Bathrick, Director

5:05-5:15pm MDT:

Meet & Greet with OAS Employees
Location:
OAS Main Conference Room

5:20-5:45pm MDT:

OAS Briefing
Location:

OAS UAS Division “Ready Room”

5:45-5:55pm MDT:

UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Flight Demo
Location:
OAS UAS Division “Ready Room”

5:55-6:00pm MDT:

Proceed to Vehicles

6:00-6:05pm MDT:

Depart Office of Aviation Services en route RON
Location:
Courtyard Marriott Boise Downtown
222 South Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Caroline Boulton
Tami Heilemann

6:15pm MDT:

RON
Location:

Courtyard Marriott Boise Downtown
222 South Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83702

Friday, June 2, 2017
Boise, ID → Los Angeles, CA
7:40-7:50am MDT:

Depart RON en route Idaho State Capitol Building
Location:
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
Vehicle Manifest:

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 Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:

RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline Boulton
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas

7:50-8:00am MDT:

Arrive Idaho State Capitol
Location:
Garden Level Entrance
Greeted By:
Governor Otter

8:00-9:00am MDT:

Breakfast with Governor Otter & Forestry Leaders
Location:
Legislative Dining Room
West Wing 14
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
Senator James Risch
Senator Mike Crapo
Lt. Governor Brad Little
Brent Hill, Idaho Senate President Pro Tempore
Scott Bedke, Idaho House of Representatives Speaker
Celia Gould, Director, Idaho Department of Agriculture
Mike Roth, CEO of Si-Ellen and White Clover Dairies
Bob Nacrebout, Director, Idaho Dairymen’s Association
Ritchie Toevs, Potato Grower
Laurie Lickley, Owner/Operator of Winecup L Cattle Company
John Noh, Noh Sheep Company
Gallen Lee, President, American Sugarbeet Growers Association
Clark Hamilton, Idaho Wheat Commission, Owner Hamilton Triple C
Farms
Dell Winegar, President, Winegar Farms, Idaho Onion Growers
Association
Bryan Searle, President, Idaho Farm Bureau
Kelly Henggeler, President, Henggeler Packing Company
Rick Waitley, Idaho Weed Control Association
Robert Rebholtz, Agri Beef
Dustin Miller, Administrator, Idaho Office of Species Conservation
Chanel Tewalt, Idaho Department of Agriculture
Laura Johnson, Idaho Department of Agriculture
Jenny Bautista, Idaho FFA
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Caroline Boulton
Format:
Principals and food producers around one long table
Seats will be labeled
2 additional tables for staff

9:00-9:15am MDT:

Meeting with Governor Otter
Location:
Conference Room
West Wing 17
Participants:
RZ

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 Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
Senator Risch
Senator Crapo
Scott Bedke, Idaho House of Representatives Speaker
9:15-9:25am MDT:

Depart State Capitol en route Boise State University
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center
Boise State University
1910 West University Drive
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Lead Vehicle:
Idaho State Police
USFS Van:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
Lt. Governor Brad Little
Tom Schultz, Idaho Director of Lands
USDA Security Detail
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (Driver)
USDA Vehicle:
USDA Security Detail
DOI Vehicle:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Governor’s Vehicle:
Governor’s Security Detail
USDA Staff Vehicle:
Chris Young, USDA Deputy Chief of Staff
Michawn Rich, USDA Communications Director
Taylor Crowe, USDA Assistant to the Secretary
DOI Staff Vehicle:
Caroline Boulton
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Tail Vehicle:
Idaho State Police
Drive Time:
~8 minutes

-

9:25am MDT:

Arrive Boise State University
Location:
South Elevator Bank
Stueckle Sky Center

9:25-9:30am MDT:

Holding Room at Boise State University
Location:
President’s Suite
Room 518
Stueckle Sky Center
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
Note:
Will proceed down stairs to 4th floor for speech

9:30-10:30am MDT:

Joint Forestry Speech
Location:
Double R Ranch Club Room
Stueckle Sky Center
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Celia Gould, Director of Idaho Department of Agriculture (moderator)
Attendees:
250-300 people
Congressional Delegation (invited)

29

 Press:
Staff:
Advance:
Format:

10:30-10:40am MDT:

Senior agency officials
Forestry stakeholders
Boise State researchers & forestry students
Local government officials
Open
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Tami Heilemann
Caroline Boulton
Introduction by Celia Gould
15 minute remarks by RZ
15 minute remarks by Secretary Perdue
20 minutes Q&A/discussion with audience
10 minutes mingling with audience
Stage set between two televisions with windows and mountains in
background
2 stools, wireless mic
Theater-style seating

Depart Boise State University en route National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Location:
3833 Development Avenue
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Lead Vehicle:
Idaho State Police
USFS Van:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
Lt. Governor Brad Little
Tom Schultz, Idaho Director of Lands
USDA Security Detail
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (Driver)
USDA Vehicle:
USDA Security Detail
DOI Vehicle:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Governor’s Vehicle:
Governor’s Security Detail
USDA Staff Vehicle:
Chris Young, USDA Deputy Chief of Staff
Michawn Rich, USDA Communications Director
Taylor Crowe, USDA Assistant to the Secretary
DOI Staff Vehicle:
Caroline Boulton
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Tail Vehicle:
Idaho State Police
Drive Time:
~10 minutes

-

10:40-10:50am MDT:

Arrive NIFC
Location:
Greeted By:

:
10:50-11:00am MDT:

Jack Wilson Building
3833 Development Avenue
Boise, ID
Howard Hedrick, Acting BLM Assistant Director for Fire & Aviation
Larry Sutton, USDA Forest Service Assistant Director, Operations
Randy Eardley, BLM Chief of External Affairs, BLM Fire & Aviation

Brief Tour of NIFC Joint Coordination Center
Location:
Room 206

30

 Participants:

Jack Wilson Building
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
Howard Hedrick, Acting BLM Assistant Director for Fire & Aviation
Larry Sutton, USDA Forest Service Assistant Director, Operations
Randy Eardley, BLM Chief of External Affairs, BLM Fire & Aviation
Jennifer Jones, NIFC Public Affairs Officer

11:00-11:10am MDT:

Predictive Services 2017 National Wildland Fire Outlook
Location:
National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) Briefing Room
Room 210
Jack Wilson Building
Presenters:
Ed Delgado, National Predictive Services Manager, NIFC
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Butch Otter
Senator Risch
Senator Crapo
Howard Hedrick, BLM, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations
Larry Sutton, USFS, Assistant Director, Fire Operations
Susie Stingley, NICC, Manager
Dan Buckley, NPS, Branch Chief Wildland Fire, NMAC Chair
Aitor Bidaburu, U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), Fire Program
Specialist
Ken Schmid, BLM, Acting Chief of Operations, Fire and Aviation
Chris Wilcox, U.S. FWS, Chief of Operations
Dalan Romero, BIA, Fire Operations
Dan Smith, National Association of State Foresters, Fire Director
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Caroline Boulton
Format:
Long table with Governor at the head; Secretaries sit to left and right
of the Governor; NMAC Members fill rest of table
Senators sit in chairs behind the Governor
Dan Buckley, NMAC Chair, provides introductions before briefing

11:20-11:50am MDT:

National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group Discussion
Location:
NMAC Briefing Room
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Butch Otter (TBD)
Howard Hedrick, BLM, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations
Larry Sutton, USFS, Assistant Director, Fire Operations
Susie Stingley, NICC, Manager
Dan Buckley, NPS, Branch Chief Wildland Fire, NMAC Chair
Aitor Bidaburu, U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), Fire Program
Specialist
Ken Schmid, BLM, Acting Chief of Operations, Fire and Aviation
Chris Wilcox, U.S. FWS, Chief of Operations
Dalan Romero, BIA, Fire Operations
Dan Smith, National Association of State Foresters, Fire Director

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 Format:

Bryan Rice, Director, DOI Office of Wildland Fire
Overview of NIFC
NMAC Responsibilities & Operations
Wildland Fire Management Asset Allocation
Long table with Governor at the head; Secretaries sit to left and right
of the Governor; NMAC Members fill rest of table
Senators sit in chairs behind the Governor

11:50-12:10pm MDT:

Press Availability
Location:
Multi-Purpose Room
Room 156
Jack Wilson Building
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Caroline Boulton
Format:
Secretaries and Governor introduced by Larry Sutton, USFS
Table with three seats for principals at front of room, between flags
(United States, State of Idaho, DOI, USDA); fire displays on sides of
room; projection screen behind table with NIFC logo

12:10-12:15pm MDT:

Conclude Press Conference // Depart for Smokejumper Loft
Location:
Smokejumper Loft
Note:
Walk through Firefighter Memorial
Note:
Opportunity to see wildland fire engines

12:15-12:35pm MDT:

BLM Smokejumper Loft
Location:
Smokejumper Loft
Greeted By:
Todd Jinkins, Acting Smokejumper Chief
Format:
Brief tour of building
Outfitting for flight
Fire Call for jumpers (6 minutes)

12:35-1:25pm MDT:

Board Aircraft & Depart for Practice Jump Site
Location:
Depart from Smokejumper Loft
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
TBD USDA Security
Tami Heilemann
2 BLM smokejumpers
2 USFS smokejumpers
1 Spotter
Format:
Seated on plane in payloader seats; once at site, smokejumpers will
exit aircraft; remaining passengers return to Smokejumper Loft

1:25-1:45pm MDT:

Deplane // Change out of Flight Suits // Greet BLM Firefighters
Location:
Smokejumper Loft
Note:
BLM Firefighters will be outside to meet & greet with Secretaries after
flight

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 1:45-TBDpm MDT :

Depart NIFC en route TBD

1:45-5:00pm MDT:

OPEN

TBD-5 :lOpm MDT :

Depart TBD en route Boise Airport
Location:
3201 West Airpo1t Way #1000
Boise, ID 83705
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary 's Vehicle:

6:10pmMDT7:23pmMDT:

7:23-8:24pm MDT:
8:24pmMDT9:26pmPDT:

Whee ls up Boise, ID (BOI) en route Salt Lake City (SLC)
Flight:
Delta 4610
Flight time:
1 hour, 13 minute s
RZ Seat:
5B
AiC:
None
Staff:
None
Personal Travel
Note:
Layove1· in Salt Lake City, UT // 1 hour, 1 minute layove1·

Whee ls up Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) en route Los Angele s, CA (LAX)
Flight:
Delta 1211
Flight time:
2 hours, 2 minutes
RZ Seat:
3B
AiC:
None
Staff:
None
Personal Travel
Note:
TIME ZONE CHANGE MDT to PDT (-1 how)
NOTE:

Saturday, June 3, 2017
Santa Barb ara, CA
Note: Personal Travel // Paid for personally

Sunday,June4,2017
Santa Barbara, CA ---* Washington, DC
Note: Personal Travel // Paid for personally
10:30pm PDT5:38am EDT:

5:38-7:00am EDT :

Wheels up Los Angele s, CA (LAX) en route Cincinnati, OH (CVG )
Flight:
Delta I 3 I 4
Flight time:
4 hours, 8 minutes
RZ Seat:
14C
AiC:
None
Staff:
None
Personal Travel
Note:
TIME ZONE CHANGE PDT to EDT (+3 hours)
NOTE:
Layover in Cincinnati, OH // 1 hour, 22 minute layove1·

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 7:00am EDT8:24am EDT:

Wheels up Cincinnati, OH (CVG) en route Washington, DC (DCA)
Flight:
Delta 6191
Flight time:
1 hour, 24 minutes
RZ Seat:
9C
AiC:
None
Staff:
None
Note:
Personal Travel

34

 United States Department of the Interior
Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary

Norway, Greenland, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Draft: 5/27/2017

1

 TRIP SUMMARY
THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO

CODEL, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Weather:
Tromsdalen, Norway
Hammerfest, Norway
Trondheim, Norway

Thule Air Base, Greenland
Deadhorse, AK
Fairbanks, AK

Byers Lake, AK
Denali National Park, AK

Anchorage, AK

Boise, ID

Time Zone:
Norway
Greenland
Alaska
Idaho

High 42º, Low 33º;Partly Cloudy; 10% Chance of PM Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 AM)
High 43º, Low 31º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of AM Snow Showers
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 55º, Low 48º; Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 64º, Low 51º; AM Showers; 50% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 34º, Low 27º; Sunny; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 39º, Low 27º; Sunny; 10% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 59º, Low 38º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 PM)
High 65º, Low 43º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 51º, Low 40º; Cloudy; 35% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 58º, Low 40º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 PM)
High 53º, Low 37º; Cloudy; 60% Chance of Precipitation
(Monday - May 29 AM)
High 54º, Low 41º; Mostly Cloudy; 50% Chance of AM Showers tion
(Monday - May 29 PM)
High 58º, Low 44º; Partly Cloudy; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Tuesday - May 30)
High 63º, Low 48º; Mostly Sunny; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Wednesday - May 31)
High 85º, Low 59º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Thursday - June 1)
High 82º, Low 59º; Mostly Sunny; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - June 2))
Central European Summer Time (+6 hours from DC)
Atlantic Daylight Time (+1 hours from DC)
Alaska Daylight Time (-4 hours from DC)
Mountain Daylight Time (-2 hours from DC)

2

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Advance (Norway):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Fairbanks, AK):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Byers Lake, AK):
Security Advance
Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

Advance (Denali National Park):
Security Advance
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Advance
Rusty Roddy
Advance
Aaron Thiele
Advance (Anchorage, AK):​
Security Advance
Security Advance (FWS)
Advance
Advance
Advance (Boise, ID):​
Security Advance
Security Advance
Advance
Traveling Staff:
Agent in Charge (5/25-6/1)
Agent in Charge (6/1-6/3)
Acting Director of Legislative &
Congressional Affairs
Communications Director
Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs
Senior Advisor on Energy
Photographer
Attire:
Norway:
Greenland:
Alaska:
Idaho:

-

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

-

Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
907-350-1949
Rusty Roddy
(b) (6)
Aaron Thiele
(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline Boulton

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Vincent DeVito
Tami Heilemann

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Casual
Casual
Casual for Byers Lake & Denali; Business Casual for Anchorage
Jeans & Blazer

3

 Thursday, May 25, 2017
Washington, DC → Tromso, Norway
6:00-6:45pm EDT:

7:00pm EDT9:45am CEST:

Depart Department of the Interior en route Andrews Air Force Base
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Drive time:
~45 minutes
Wheels up Washington, DC en route Tromso, Norway (TOS)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
8 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Any meals purchased will be invoiced later
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE EDT to CEST (+6 hours)

Friday, May 26, 2017
Tromso, Norway → Hammerfest, Norway → Trondheim, Norway
9:45-10:30am CEST:

10:30am CEST11:20am CEST:

Wheels down Tromso, Norway
Location:
Greeted By:
Jim DeHart, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Kristin Westphal, Control Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Patrick Martino, ESTH Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Wheels up Tromso, Norway (TOS) en route Hammerfest, Norway (HFT)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
50 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers

11:20-11:30pm CEST:

Wheels Down Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) // Proceed to Chartered Vehicle
Location:
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Greeted By:
Marianne Næss, Hammerfest Deputy Mayor

11:30-11:40am CEST:

Depart Airport en route Melkøya, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus

11:40am CEST:

Arrive Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya

11:40-12:30pm CEST:

Lunch & Briefing at Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Participants:
Eldar S​ætre, CEO
Per Arne Solend

4

 Press:
Format:

Andrew Lloyd, VP for Communication
Unni Merethe Skorstad Fjær, VP for ​Melkøya
Melissa Shute
Closed
Set of 3 10-minute presentations

12:30pm CEST:

Group Photo at Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Note:
Spouses depart for cultural briefing with local reindeer herders; will
meet up with group at 3:00 at Hammerfest City Hall

12:30-1:30pm CEST:

Tour of Snohvit Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Participants:
Eldar S​ætre, CEO
Per Arne Solend
Andrew Lloyd, VP for Communication
Unni Merethe Skorstad Fjær, VP for ​Melkøya
Melissa Shute
Press:
Closed
Note:
Weapons-free facility

1:30-1:45pm CEST:

Depart Melkøya en route Hammerfest
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Rådhusplassen 1
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus

1:45-3:15pm CEST:
Ancient

Meeting with Hammerfest Government Officials & Ceremony for Royal and
Polar Bear Society (Isbjørnklubben)
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Possible pull aside with the Norwegian Government
Note:
Polar Bear Society costs $30/person to join; they accept credit card

3:15-3:25pm CEST:

3:30pm CEST5:40pm CEST:

Depart City Hall en route Airport
Location:
Havnegata 3
9615 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Vehicle
Wheels up Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) en route Trondheim, Norway (TRD)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
2 hours, 10 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers

5:40-5:45pm CEST:

Wheels down Trondheim, Norway // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
7500 Stjørdal, Norway

5:45-6:00pm CEST:

Depart Airport en route RON

5

 Location:

Scandic Hell Hotel
Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway

Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus
6:00-6:25pm CEST:

Brief Refresh at RON

6:25-7:00pm CEST:

Depart RON en route Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden),
Trondheim
Location:
Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden)
Kongsgårds gate 1b, 7013
Trondheim, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus

7:00-9:00pm CEST:

Dinner Hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Location:
Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden)
Kongsgårds gate 1b, 7013
Trondheim, Norway
Greeted By:
Marit Berger Røsland, MFA State Secretary
Attendees:
State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland
NTNU Pro-Rektor Helge Klungland
SINTEF CEO Inge Gran
NHO Regional Director Tord Lien
OKEA Erik Haugane
Mayor of Stjørdal Ivar Vigdenes
Norwegian Armed Forces Commodore Fromreide Sommer
Norwegian Ambassador to the United States Kåre R. Aas
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director Torleiv Opland
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Advisor Thomas Høgseth
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Senior Advisor Bjørn C. Rydmark
Note:
Includes 10-minute self-guided tour of Nidaros Cathedral (next door)

9:00-9:35pm CEST:

Depart Restaurant en route RON
Location:
Scandic Hell Hotel
Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus:

9:35pm CEST:

RON

Saturday, May 27, 2017
Trondheim, Norway → Thule Air Base, Greenland → Deadhorse, AK → Fairbanks, AK
6:45am CEST:

Check Out // Drop Luggage with Waters and Lawson in Lobby

7:15-7:30am CEST:

Depart Scandic Hell Hotel en route Værnes Garrison
Location:
Vehicle Manifest: Charter Bus
Note:
Joined by ​MFA State Secretary Røsland, Director Torleiv Opland,
Senior Advisor Bjørn C. Rydmark, Advisor Thomas Høgseth

6

 Drive time:

~ 15 minutes without traffic

7:30-8:40am CEST:

Arrive Værnes Garrison // Breakfast with Marine Rotational Force-Europe
(MRF-E)
Greeted By:
Col Doug Bruun, USMC
Press:
Closed
Cost:
$4.30 per person

8:40-8:55am CEST:

Depart Værnes Garrison en route Airport
Location:
Vehicle Manifest: Charter Bus
Drive time:
~ 15 minutes without traffic

9:00am CEST9:45am ADT:

Wheels up Trondheim, Norway (TRD) en route Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
5 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE CEST to ADT (-5 hours)

9:45-9:55am ADT:

Wheels down Thule Air Base, Greenland // Welcome Briefing
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal
Press:
Closed

9:55-11:00am ADT:

Board Surreys, Windshield Tour of Installation & Control Tower\
Location:
Thule Air Base
Participants:
Col Chris Eagan
Lt Col Scott Schmunk

11:00-11:15am ADT:

Return to Terminal // Military Meet & Greet
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal

11:15am ADT9:55am AKDT:

9:55-10:00am AKDT:

Wheels up Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU) en route Deadhorse, AK (SCC)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
3 hours, 40 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE ADT to AKDT (-5 hours)
Wheels Down Deadhorse, AK // Proceed to Vehicle

10:00-10:40am AKDT: Depart Airport en route Pump Station One
Vehicle Manifest:
Alyeska Bus
10:40-11:15am AKDT: Tour of Pump Station One
11:15-11:35am AKDT: Depart Pump Station One en route Airport
11:35-12:00pm AKDT: Wheels up Deadhorse, AK (SCC) en route Alpine
Flight:
Charter Flight
Flight time:
25 minutes

7

 AiC:
Staff:
Note:
12:00-3:30pm AKDT:

3:30pm AKDT6:00pm AKDT:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Spouses continue on MILAIR to Fairbanks, AK (arrival: 1:15pm
AKDT)

Arrive ConocoPhillips CD5 Drill Site // Lunch // Tour of Drill Site
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Weapons-free facility
Cost:
$25 per person--to be invoiced later
Wheels up Alpine, AK en route Fairbanks, AK
Flight:
Charter Flight
Flight time:
2 hours, 30 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Flight will go over the Coastal Plain + ANWR

6:00-6:05pm AKDT:

Wheels down Fairbanks International Airport
Location:
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709

6:05-6:20pm AKDT:

Media Availability at Airport
Location:
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Staff:
Micah Chambers

6:20-6:35pm AKDT:

Depart Airport en route Dinner
Location:
1022 Chena Pump Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709

6:35-8:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Senator Lisa Murkowski & CODEL Delegation

8:30-8:40pm AKDT:

Depart en route RON
Location:
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Note:
Note:

Mrs. Zinke departs for airport Sunday morning
Breakfast available at hotel Sunday morning & included in room rate

Sunday, May 28, 2017
Fairbanks, AK → Byers Lake, AK → Denali
9:30-1:00pm AKDT:

Depart RON en route Byers Lake, AK

8

 Location:

Parking area 10 miles north of Alaska Veterans Memorial at
approximately Mile 157, Parks Highway

Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:

~3 hours, 30 minutes

1:00-1:30pm AKDT:

Arrive Byers Lake // Greet Rolling Thunder Bikers with Senator Lisa Murkowski
Location:
Parking area 10 miles north of Alaska Veterans Memorial Site
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Note:
Elliott Woods, Reporter for Outside Magazine, will be joining thru
End of Denali National Park visit

1:30-2:00pm AKDT:

Drive to Memorial Day Ceremony Site
Location:
Alaska Veterans Memorial at Mile 147.1, Parks Highway
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

2:00-2:45pm AKDT:

Memorial Day Ceremony
Press:
Open
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

2:45-5:00pm AKDT:

Depart Byers Lake, AK en route Denali National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center
Location:
Alaska Highway 3 / George Parks Highway
Mile 237

9

 AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~2 hours
5:00-5:10pm AKDT:

Arrive Denali National Park & Preserve & Walk to Visitor’s Center Campus
Location:
Denali National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center
Met by:
Don Striker, Superintendent - Denali National Park & Preserve
Denice Swanke, Deputy Superintendent, Denali National Park &
Preserve
Nancy Holman, Chief Ranger, Interpretation & Education
John Quinley, NPS Associate Regional Director, Communications and
Operations
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Note:
Photo Op upon arrival at Denali visitor’s center entrance welcome sign

5:10-5:30pm AKDT:

Brief Tour of National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center / / Receive Passport Stamp
Participants:
Don Striker, Superintendent - Denali National Park & Preserve
Dawn Conroy, U.S. Park Service Ranger
Dexter Armstrong, U.S. Park Service Ranger

5:30-5:35pm AKDT:

Depart en route Historic Denali National Park & Preserve Headquarters and Park
Kennels
Location:
Historic Park Headquarters Resource Building
Vehicle Manifest:
NPS Vehicle Lead;
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Don Striker
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Elliott Woods, Reporter, Outside Magazine
Staff Vehicle 2:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann

5:35-5:40pm AKDT:

Walk to Denali National Park Kennels
Met by:
Ashley Guevara, U.S. Park Service Ranger

10

 Nancy Holman, Chief Ranger, Interpretation & Education
5:40-6:00pm AKDT:

Participate in Interactive Dog Sled Training Demonstration
Participants:
RKZ
Asley Guevara, U.S. Park Service Ranger

6:00-6:20pm AKDT:

Participate in Volunteer Dog Walk Activity
Participants:
RKZ
Nancy Holman, Chief Ranger, Interpretation & Education
Gretchen Striker, Volunteer Dog Walker & Wife of Superintendent

6:20-6:30pm AKDT:

Walk to Deputy Superintendent’s House for Cookout
Note:
Brief stop by recently renovated historic first Superintendent’s office

6:30-8:00pm AKDT:

Cookout with Park Leadership & Employees
Location:
Deputy Superintendent’s House
Participants:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
6 NPS Division Chiefs & Spouses
6 NPS Rangers
DOI Traveling Staff / Security Detail

8:00-8:15pm AKDT:

Depart Denali National Park & Preserve en route RON
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann

8:15pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Grande Denali Lodge
238 George Parks Highway
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755

Monday, May 29, 2017
Denali → Anchorage, AK
9:45-10:00am AKDT:

Depart RON en route Hike at Denali National Park & Preserve
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

11

 Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle 2:
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
10:00-10:05pm AKDT: Arrive Denali National Park & Preserve
Location:
Denali National Park & Preserve
Historic Park Offices Flag Pole
Met by:
Don & Gretchen Striker
10:05-12:00pm AKDT: Depart Denali Historic Park Offices for Driving Tour // Hike
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Don Striker
Gretchen Striker
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle 2:
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Elliott Woods, Reporter, Outside Magazine
12:05-12:45pm AKDT: Conclude Driving Tour // Hike & Proceed to Lunch
Location:
Denali National Park & Preserve
Historic Park Offices
Historic Office of the First Superintendent of Denali National Park &
Preserve
12:45-1:45pm AKDT:

Conclude Lunch & Begin One-on-One Interview with Outside Magazine
Location:
Historic Office of the First Superintendent of Denali National Park &
Preserve
Participants:
RKZ
Elliott Woods, Reporter, Outside Magazine
Staff:
Laura Regis

1:45-6:15pm AKDT:

Depart Denali National Park & Preserve en route Anchorage, Alaska
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:

12

 RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Staff Vehicle 2:
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle 3:
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
6:15-8:00pm AKDT:

Personal Time

8:00-9:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Governor Bill Walker
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
Participants:
RKZ
Governor Bill Walker
Scott Kendall, Chief of Staff
John Hendrix, Chief Oil and Gas Advisor
Andrew Mack, Commissioner
Keith Meyer, Alaska Gasline Development Corporation
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Format:
8 person tables

9:30-9:35pm AKDT:

Depart Dinner en route RON

9:35pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Anchorage, AK
8:15-8:45am AKDT:

HOLD: Morning Press

8:45-8:55am AKDT:

Depart RON en route Senator Dan Sullivan’s Office
Location:
510 L Street, Suite 750
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy

13

 Drive Time:

Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann
~2 minutes (~5 minute walk)

8:55-9:00am AKDT:

Arrive Offices of Senator Dan Sullivan
Met by:
Senator Dan Sullivan
Note:
Upon arrival to 7th floor office space, RKZ & Senator Sullivan will
participate in photo op with Senator Sullivan’s staff

9:00-10:00am AKDT:
Sullivan

Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Veterans Roundtable with Senator Dan
Location:
Participants:

Press:
Staff:

Advance:
Note:
Note:

510 L Street, Suite 750
Anchorage, AK 99501
RZ
Senator Dan Sullivan
Nelson Angapak, U.S. Army (Meeting Leader for AFN Veteran’s
Group)
Bill Thomas, U.S. Army (Former State Legislator)
Emil Notti, U.S. Navy (First President of AFN & Former Commerce
Commissioner)
Eben Olrun, U.S. Marines (Former Chairman of Alaska Native
Veterans Association & Current Treasurer of ANVC)
Benno Cleveland, U.S. Army (National VA Advisory Committeeman
On Minority Veterans & ANVC Vice Chairman)
George Bennett Sr., U.S. Army (Chairman, ANVC)
Lawrence Armour, U.S. Navy (Mayor of Klawock)
Chester Ballot, U.S. Army (Native Veteran Advocate)
Jerry Ward, U.S. Navy (ANVC Founding Member / First President &
Trump Campaign Tribal Liaison)
Nick Jackson, U.S. Army (Ahtna Region - Tentative)
Jason Bourdekofsky (Pribilof Islands - Tentative)
Mike Fleagle (Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Dan Sullivan)
Kate Wolgemuth (Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Dan
Sullivan)
Josh Revak (Military and Veterans Affairs Liaison, Office of Senator
Dan Sullivan)
Closed
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Photo spray at beginning of meeting
The primary focus of the meeting will be S785, the Alaska Native
Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act

10:00-10:15am AKDT: Depart Senator Dan Sullivan’s Office en route DOI Regional Office of Aviation
Services (OAS)
Location:
4405 Lear Court
OAS Main Entrance
Anchorage, AK 99502

14

 Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~5 minutes
10:15-10:35am AKDT: Arrive DOI Regional OAS & Proceed to Walking Tour of Facility
Met by:
Kevin Fox, OAS Regional Director
Patrick Clark, OAS Chief of Maintenance for Department Certified
Repair Station
Format:
Tour includes airport hangar maintenance complex, preparation station
For float change for aircraft, Lake Hood seaplane base, visit with
mechanics
10:35-11:35am AKDT: Alaska Cooperative Planning Group Meeting
Location:
OAS Main Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Participants:
Bud Cribley, BLM State Director
Ted Murphy, BLM Associate State Director
Jim Kendall, BOEM Regional Director
Kevin Fox, OAS Regional Director
John Quinley, NPS Associate Regional Director, Communications &
Operations
Dee Williams, USGS Deputy Regional Director
Phil Johnson, OEPC Regional Environmental Officer
Joe Darnell, SOL Regional Solicitor
Greg Siekaniec, FWS Regional Director
Mark Fesmire, BSEE Regional Director
Kathy Cline (or Lynn Polacca), BIA Acting Regional Director
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
11:35-12:30pm AKDT: BBQ Lunch Hosted by OAS
Location:
OAS Break Room
Participants:
RKZ
12 Alaska Cooperative Planning Group Meeting Participants
15 OAS Staff
DOI traveling staff / detail
12:30-12:45pm AKDT: Depart OAS Regional Office en route BOEM Office
Location:
BOEM Offices Side Entrance

15

 3801 Centerpoint Dr, Ste 500
Anchorage AK 99503-5820
Note: Park on near side entrance and enter through side door.
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
12:45-12:50pm AKDT: Arrive BOEM & Proceed to Energy Briefing
Location:
5th Floor BOEM Conference Room
Met by:
Dr. Jim Kendall, BOEM Regional Director
Heather Blood, Program Management Officer
12:50-1:45pm AKDT:

Energy Briefing
Participants:
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
U Shaped Table Setting; 3 topics, 20 minutes each

1:45-2:00pm AKDT:

Depart BOEM en route DOI All Hands Employee Meeting
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
600 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

2:00-2:05pm AKDT:

Arrive Dena’ina Convention Center & Proceed to DOI All Hands Employee
Meeting

2:05-3:10pm AKDT:

Remarks at DOI All Hands Employee Meeting

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 Location:
Attendees:
Staff:

Advance:
Format:

Kahtnu Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
200-300 DOI Employees
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Black Pipe & Drape; DOI Seal; U.S., Alaska, DOI Flags; Handheld
wireless mic
Steve Wackowski welcomes attendees & introduces RKZ.
RKZ delivers remarks, Q & A

3:10-3:25pm AKDT:

Depart Dena-ina Convention Center en route Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)
Location:
Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)
725 East Fireweed
Shipping & Receiving Entrance
Anchorage, AK 99503
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

3:25-3:30pm AKDT:

Arrive CIRI & Proceed to Alaska Federation of Native Meeting
Met by: Julie Kitka, President AFN
Note: Parking will be reserved on the back entrance. Enter through shipping and
receiving room.

3:30-5:00pm AKDT:

Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting
Location:
Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)
725 East Fireweed
Suite 800 - Chugach Boardroom
Anchorage, AK 99503
Participants:
RKZ
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Senator Dan Sullivan
Representative Don Young
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
Roundtable Discussion
Note:
Group photo at conclusion with RKZ & participants

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 5:00-5:15pm AKDT:

Informal Press Availability
Location:
CIRI Foyer
Staff:
Laura Rigas

5:15-5:30pm AKDT:

Depart Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting en route Egan Convention Center
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

5:30-7:30pm AKDT:

Alaska Chamber of Commerce Reception with Alaska Congressional Delegation
Location:
William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
Explorer’s Hall - La Perouse Room
Main Lobby Level
555 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Attendees:
450 guests invited
Press:
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
Riser, podium, mic. American & U.S. Flags backdrop
Program:
5:40pm:
Curtis Thayer, Alaska Chamber President &
CEO, delivers welcoming remarks
5:45pm:
Congressman Don Young delivers remarks
5:50pm:
Senator Dan Sullivan delivers remarks
5:55pm:
Senator Lisa Murkowski delivers remarks &
Introduces RKZ
6:00pm:
RKZ delivers brief remarks
6:05pm:
Program concludes
Note: Hors d’oeuvres, coffee, water will be served. Cash bar.

7:00-8:30pm AKDT:

Dinner
Location:

8:30-8:45pm AKDT:

Depart ??? en route RON
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ

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 Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
8:30pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Anchorage, AK
9:50-10:00am AKDT:

Depart en route U.S. Department of the Interior
Location:
Department of the Interior
Side Entrance
1689 C Street, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

10:00-10:30am AKDT: Meeting with Tara Sweeney
Location:
Suite 100 - Office of Steve Wackowski
Staff:
None
10:30-11:00am AKDT: Meeting with Mayor Harry Brower, North Slope Borough
Location:
Suite 100 - Office of Steve Wackowski
Participants:
Harry Brower, Mayor, North Slope Borough
David (DJ) Fauske, Director of Government & External Affairs, North
Slope Borough
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
11:00-11:15am AKDT: Depart en route Dena’ina Convention Center
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
(Enter via Loading Dock on 8th Avenue between F & G Streets)
600 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:

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 FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
11:15-11:25am AKDT: Arrive Dena’ina Convention Center & Hold in Vehicle for Briefing
Staff:
Laura Rigas
11:25-11:30am AKDT: Proceed to AOGA Annual Conference
Met by:
Josh Kindred, AOGA Environmental Counsel (Loading Dock Garage)
Kara Moriarty, AOGA President & CEO (3rd Floor Conference)
Note:
Josh will escort RKZ to 3rd floor conference
11:30-1:05pm AKDT:

Remarks at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association Annual Conference
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
Tikahtnu Ballroom Rooms C thru F
Participants:
~500 attendees
Press:
Open
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Vincent DeVito
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
11:45am:
AOGA President & CEO Kara Moriarty welcomes
& introduces Cory Quarles, ExxonMobil Alaska
Production Manager
11:55am:
Cory Quarles introduces Senator Lisa Murkowski
12:00pm:
Senator Lisa Murkowski delivers remarks &
introduces RKZ
12:15pm:
RKZ delivers remarks
12:30pm:
RKZ concludes remarks & signs Secretarial Order
12:35pm:
RKZ participates in Q & A Session with Kara
Moriarty
12:55pm:
RKZ exits stage & returns to table; AOGA presents
award for contractor of the Year for Safety
Performance to Alaska Clean Seas
1:00pm:
Kara Moriarty delivers closing remarks
1:05pm:
RKZ & Senator Lisa Murkowski exit to host media
Availability escorted by Kara Moriarty
Note: During lunch, RKZ seated with Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Dan Sullivan,
Congressman Don Young, Governor & Mrs. Bill Walker, AOGA President &
CEO Kara Moriarty
Note: Trade craft representatives & Pipe Union Alaska Regional representatives will
stand behind RKZ during Secretarial Order Signing

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 Note:

All DOI traveling staff and detail will be seated for lunch

1:05-1:30pm AKDT:

Media Availability
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
K’Enakatnu Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
Participants:
RKZ
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
Black pipe & drape backdrop; Podium with DOI seal / Mic; U.S. &
Alaska Flags

1:30-1:35pm AKDT:

Depart Dena’ina Convention Center en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~3 minutes

1:35-2:00pm AKDT:

Change into Casual Attire
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

2:00-2:25pm AKDT:

Depart RON en route AKCOM HQ via Boniface Gate
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
FWS Security Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Staff Vehicle:
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~25 minutes

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 2:25-2:30pm AKDT:

Arrive Arctic Valley Nike Site Summit & Proceed to Bus
Location:
Alaskan Command Headquarters (AKCOM)
Met by: Jon Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager Nike Site Summit
Vehicle Manifest:
DV Surrey 22 Passenger Bus:
RKZ
Col. Michael Forsyth, Chief of Staff, Alaska Command, US Army
Jon Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager, Nike Site Summit (JBER)
Jim Renkert, Founder, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Greg Durocher, Director, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann
Note: Helicopter only has room for 11. Micah and one detail will not fit.

2:30-2:50pm AKDT:

Depart ALCOM Headquarters en route Bryant Army Airfield
Note: John Scudder will provide briefing per Nike Site Summit during bus ride

2:50-3:00pm AKDT:

Arrive Bryant Army Airfield for Flight Briefing // Board Helicopter
Vehicle Manifest:
UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter:
RKZ
Col. Michael Forsyth, Chief of Staff, Alaska Command, US Army
Jon Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager, Nike Site Summit (JBER)
Jim Renkert, Founder, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Greg Durocher, Director, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann

3:00-3:05pm AKDT:

Depart Bryant Army Airfield en route Nike Site Summit

3:05-4:35pm AKDT:

Arrive Nike Site Summit & Proceed to Tour

4:35-4:50pm AKDT:

Board Helicopter & Depart en route Bryant Army Airfield
Vehicle Manifest:
UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter:
RKZ

4:50-5:15pm AKDT:

Board Bus & Depart en route ALCOM Headquarters
Vehicle Manifest:
DV Surrey 22 Passenger Bus:
RKZ
John Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager, Nike Site Summit (JBER)
Jim Renkert, Founder, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Greg Durocher, Director, Friends of Nike Site Summit

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

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 Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann
5:15-5:35pm AKDT:

Depart Nike Site Summit en route Anchorage, AK
Location:
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
320 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Vincent DeVito
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~15 minutes

5:35-5:50pm AKDT:

Rep. Don Young Reception
Location:
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
320 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Staff:
None

5:50-6:05pm AKDT:

Depart en route Dinner with Sportsmen’s Group

6:05-7:50pm AKDT:

Dinner With Sportsmen’s Group
Location:
49th State Brewing Company
717 West 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Participants:
Eddie Grasser, Vice President, Safari Club International
John Stacey, President, Alaska Professional Hunters Association
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Regia
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann

7:50-8:00pm AKDT:

Depart en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ

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Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Vincent DeVito
Tami Heilemann
7:10pm AKDT:

RON

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Anchorage, AK → Boise, ID
5???:am AKDT:

6:25am AKDT10:51am PDT:

10:51-12:15pm PDT:
12:15pm PDT2:44pm MDT:

Depart RON en route Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Location:
5000 West International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99502

Wheels up Anchorage, AK (ANC) en route Seattle, WA (SEA)
Flight:
Alaska 88
Flight time:
3 hours, 26 minutes
RZ Seat:
24D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE AKDT to PDT (+1 hours)
Layover in Seattle, WA // 1 hour, 24 minute layover
Wheels up Seattle, WA (SEA) en route Boise, ID (BOI)
Flight:
Alaska 2390
Flight time:
1 hour, 29 minutes
RZ Seat:
4D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE PDT to MDT (+1 hours)

2:44-2:55pm MDT:

Wheels down Boise Airport
Location:
3201 West Airport Way #1000
Boise, ID

2:55-3:10pm MDT:

Depart Boise Airport en route RON

3:15-4:45pm MDT:

HOLD: Work Out

4:45-5:00pm MDT:

Depart RON en route Office of Aviation Services
Location:
300 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:

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 RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Caroline Boulton
5:00-5:05pm MDT:

Arrive Office of Aviation Services
Location:
300 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Greeted By:
Mark Bathrick, Director

5:05-5:15pm MDT:

Meet & Greet with OAS Employees
Location:
OAS Main Conference Room

5:20-5:45pm MDT:

OAS Briefing
Location:

OAS UAS Division “Ready Room”

5:45-5:55pm MDT:

UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Flight Demo
Location:
OAS UAS Division “Ready Room”

5:55-6:00pm MDT:

Proceed to Vehicles

6:00-6:05pm MDT:

Depart Office of Aviation Services en route RON
Location:
Courtyard Marriott Boise Downtown
222 South Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Caroline Boulton

6:15pm MDT:

RON
Location:

Courtyard Marriott Boise Downtown
222 South Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83702

Friday, June 2, 2017
Boise, ID
TBD-TBDam MDT:

Depart RON en route Idaho State Capitol Building
Location:
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

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 Staff Vehicle:

Caroline Boulton
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas

8:00-9:15am MDT:

Breakfast with Governor Otter & Forestry Leaders
Location:
Governor Otter’s Office
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
TBD
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

9:15-9:25am MDT:

Depart State Capitol en route Boise State University
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center
Boise State University
1910 West University Drive
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~8 minutes

9:30-10:30am MDT:

Joint Forestry Speech
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Attendees:
200-250 people
Senior agency officials
Forestry stakeholders
Boise State researchers & forestry students
Local government officials
Press:
Open
Staff:
Advance:
Format:
Stage, 2 stools, wireless mic
15 minute remarks by RZ
15 minute remarks by Secretary Perdue
30 minutes Q&A/discussion with audience

10:30-10:40am MDT:

Depart Boise State University en route National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Location:
3833 Development Avenue
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~10 minutes

10:45-10:50am MDT:

Arrive NIFC
Location:

Jack Wilson Building
3833 Development Avenue

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 Greeted By:

Boise, ID
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS

10:50-11:00am MDT:

Brief Tour of National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC)
Location:
NIFC
Participants:
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS
Susie Stingley, Manager, NICC
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

11:00-11:15am MDT:

National Wildland Fire Activity Briefing
Location:
National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) Briefing Room
Participants:
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS
Susie Stingley, Manager, NICC
Ed Delgado, National Predictive Services Manager, NIFC
Jeremy Sullens, Wildland Fire Analyst, NIFC
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

11:15-11:50am MDT:

National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group Discussion
Location:
NMAC Briefing Room
Participants:
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS
Susie Stingley, Manager, NICC
Ed Delgado, National Predictive Services Manager, NIFC
Jeremy Sullens, Wildland Fire Analyst, NIFC
Dan Buckley, NPS, NMAC Chair
Aitor Bidaburu, U.S. Fire Administration
Ken Schmid, Division Chief for Fire Operations, BLM
Chris Wilcox, U.S. FWS
Dalan Romero, BIA
Bryan Rice, Director, DOI Office of Wildland Fire
Format:
Overview of NIFC
NMAC Responsibilities & Operations
Wildland Fire Management Asset Allocation

11:50-12:10pm MDT:

Press Availability
Location:
Multi-Purpose Room
Participants:
Staff:
Advance:

12:15-1:45pm MDT:

Flight Event with Smoke Jumpers
Location:
Smoke Jumper Loft
Format:
Tour
Outfitting
Fire Crawl for Jumpers
Flight to nearby practice jump site

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 1:45-1:55pm MDT:

3:06pm MDT4:15pm MDT:

4:15-5:10pm MDT:
5:10pm MDT11:20pm EDT:

Depart NIFC en route Boise Airport
Location:
3201 West Airport Way #1000
Boise, ID 83705
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Wheels up Boise, ID (BOI) en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Flight:
Delta 4457
Flight time:
1 hour, 9 minutes
RZ Seat:
5D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy, Caroline Boulton
Layover in Salt Lake City, UT // 55 minute layover
Wheels up Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) en route Washington, DC (IAD)
Flight:
Delta 2249
Flight time:
4 hours, 10 minutes
RZ Seat:
12C
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy, Caroline Boulton
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE MDT to EDT (+2 hours)

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Alaska Governor Bill Walker
Bill Walker was born in Fairbanks and raised in Delta
Junction and Valdez. His parents were Alaskan pioneers,
and, as a family, the Walkers celebrated Alaska
Statehood in 1959, survived the 1964 Earthquake, and
worked together in the family construction and hotel
businesses.
Bill worked as a carpenter, teamster and laborer on the
Trans-Alaska Pipeline construction to pay for his
education. He earned his BS degree in Business
Management from Lewis and Clark College and his JD
from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now
Seattle University). Prior to taking office, Bill and his wife
Donna spent over 30 years as private practice attorneys
in Alaska, and owned a law firm that focused on municipal
and oil and gas law. He served as the General Counsel
and Project Manager of the Alaska Gasline Port Authority
for 14 years. Since 1975, Bill and Donna have owned and operated various retail,
tourist, construction, and real estate business across the state.
Throughout his career, Bill has participated in a number of oil and gas related events,
including the 2011 Institute of the North Norway Policy Tour, the 2011 World LNG
Summit in Rome, and the 2012 World Gas Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He
has also presented at the Alaska Oil and Gas Congress in 2012 and 2013, and the
North America Gas Summit in 2011 and 2012.
Married 38 years, the Walkers have four children, and four grandchildren. Bill is an avid
downhill skier and enjoys fishing, boating, snow-machining, campfires with the family at
the lake, and taking the grandkids ice skating.
Governor Walker was sworn into office on December 1, 2014.

 Andrew Mack
Commissioner
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Andrew “Andy” T. Mack was appointed Natural Resources Commissioner by Governor Bill Walker
on July 1, 2016.
Mack is an attorney with experience in Arctic policy and development, private equity investment,
and government and regulatory affairs. Much of his work has focused on the energy industry, Native
corporations, local government and the state Legislature. He is also a former commercial fisherman.
Prior to his appointment, Mack served as managing director of Pt Capital, the only private equity
fund in based in Alaska, and was a private consultant working for village Native corporations on the
North Slope. From 2006 to 2012, he was senior advisor to the mayor of the North Slope Borough
and was heavily involved in regulatory matters surrounding oil and gas leasing and exploration in the
outer continental shelf of the Chukchi and Beaufort seas.
As an attorney, Mack worked for Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon on Alaska Native corporation and
financial issues, was a criminal defense attorney in Barrow, and clerked for Anchorage Superior
Court Judge Larry Card.
Mack holds a bachelor of arts in political science from Concordia College and a juris doctor from
Loyola Marymount School of Law.
He was raised in Soldotna and lives in Anchorage with his wife Roxanne and two teenage sons and
is a youth hockey coach.

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Keith Meyer is President of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation
(AGDC) an independent public corporation of the State of Alaska. AGDC is
charged with the critical respons ibility of ensuring that Alaska's vast North
Slope natural gas resources are available for the benefit and use of Alaskans.
The Corporation is current ly involved in two North Slope natural gas projects
on the state's behalf -- the in-state Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline (ASAP) project and the Alaska LNG
export project.
Mr. Meyer is a seasoned executive with more than 35 years of global energy industry experience. He
has served in senior management positions in both Fortune 500 and smaller , faster-growing energy
companies. He has led multi-disc iplinary teams in the development of large-scale infrastructure
projects spanning four continents to include LNG terminals , natural gas pipelines, power plants , gas
liquids plants, storage, and gas separation projects .
Mr. Meyer joi ns AGDC from LNG America, an energy logisti cs company he founded in 2008 to
provide end-to-end LNG distribution solutions to increase the use of LNG as a fuel source within the
marine , transportat ion and other high horsepower industries . Previously, Meyer was a senior
executive with Cheniere Energy , Inc. ultimately serving as President of Cheniere LNG where he
oversaw the development of the Sabine Pass rece iving term inal, North America 's largest. During his
tenure at Chen iere, Mr. Meyer also served stints as president of the corporat ion's pipeline company ,
O&M company and market ing company , and on Cheniere 's Executive Committee. Prior to joining
Cheniere, Meyer led domestic and internationa l pipeline and gas storage development for CMS
Energy Inc., a large U.S. utility holding company . He started his professional career as a marketing
and strategic planning executive with ANR Pipeline Company a major U.S. interstate natural gas
transmission company.
Mr. Meyer was Cha irman of the Board of Flex LNG , a public company developing float ing LNG
product ion facilities. He advised the Israeli Government on commercial aspects of that country 's
LNG import terminal and has been a guest lecture r at Duke University, Louisiana State Univers ity,
the University of Houston , and an instructor for Rice University's Energy Management Program . He
holds an MBA from Rice Univers ity and a finance degree from Wayne State University.

 John L. Hendrix
Chief Oil & Gas Advisor
Office of Governor Bill Walker
John Hendrix, Chief Oil and Gas Advisor and Cabinet member to the Governor of Alaska,
is a graduate of Homer High School. He attended the University of Tennessee on a wrestling
scholarship and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. John received Executive
Leadership education at Columbia, Cox and Darden School of Business.
John began his oilfield career with Schlumberger Oilfield Services on Alaska’s North
Slope. He later joined BP where he held several engineering and managerial positions within
the North Slope, Anchorage, Russia and the UK. He was also part of BP’s first Russian operation,
”Tarasov," in 1991, and part of the TNK acquisition team in 2003. John founded Production
Technical Limits and Base Management practices still embedded today at BP.
In 2005, John joined Apache Corporation as Production Engineering Manager for the
Gulf Coast region. In 2006, John served for five years as the General Manager and Managing
Director of Apache’s Qarun Petroleum Company joint venture in Egypt. With John at the helm
in Egypt, Qarun Petroleum Company doubled production. From 2011-2016 he was General
Manager of Apache Alaska.
In the past John has been a Board Member of Boys and Girls Clubs of Anchorage,
founded and coached Popeye Wrestling Club, served as Alaska Kids' Director USA Wrestling,
been a Board Member of the Alaska Chapter Wild Sheep Foundation, and Cairo American
College Board of Trustees. He currently is President of the Trustees for Boys and Girls Clubs –
Alaska and a voting member of the Boone and Crockett Club.

 Scott Kendall
Chief of Staff

Scott Kendall was appointed Governor Bill Walker's Chief of Staff in December 2016. Mr.
Kendall earned his juris doctorate from University of Washington School of Law in 2003.
Mr. Kendall has practiced law in Alaska for more than 10 years-a t Anchorage firms Birch,
Horton, Bittner & Cherot, and at Holmes, Weddle & Barcott, where he practiced before
federal and state courts, including the Alaska Supreme Court. In his practic e Mr. Kendall
worked for several members of Alaska's congressional delegation, including U.S. Senator
Ted Stevens. Prior to that he also worked as a law clerk for Alaska Court o f Appeals Chief
Judge Robert Coats. In the past, Mr. Kendall has volunteered for the Anchorage Youth
Court and served as a member of the Board of Directors for Best Beginnings . He lives in
Anchorage with his wife Selena and their two children.

 Private dinn er ho ste d by Alaska Governo r Bill Walker
8:00 pm
Monda y, May 29, 20 17
Club Room 2, H otel Captain Cook , Anchorage , Alaska

Eve nt:
Tim e:
D ate:
Lo cation :

D inne r Partici pa nts (9)
Guests :
1. Secretar y Ryan Zinke
2. Steve Wackowski , Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs
3. Laura Rigas, D irector of Communications
4. Micah Chambers, Acting D irector of Legislative & Congressional Affairs
Alaskans :
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Governor Bill \Valker
Scott Kendall, Chief of Staff, O ffice of die G overnor
K eith Meyer, President, Alaska Gasline D ev elopment Corporation
And y Mack, Commissioner , AK D epartment of Natura l Resources
John H endrix, Chief Oil & Gas Advisor, O ffice of die G ov ernor

N o tes :
T one :
Spouses attending :
Attire :
Photo :
Menu :

K eep to a smaller, private dinner. Private room in a restaurant.
No
Business casual (sport coat with jeans / khakis , no ties)
Prior to dinner
Fresh Alaska salmon and filet
No Allergies, no dietar y restrictions
Secretary / G overnor will have small seating chart available at table

Seating :

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

DOI Topi cs of Di sc uss ion :
1. T o advise
DOI Security PO C:
T o advise
Alask a~
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C:
, Cell:

E mail:

@alaska.gov

 Point s of Contact:

AKPOC :
DOIPOC :

Scott Kendall
Timoth y Williams, Extern al and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dept. of the Interior
Office : (202) 208-6015 Cell: (202) 706-4982, E : timothy williams@ ios .doi.gov

Protoco l/ logistics AK POC:

Shelley James, Janie)
Shelley James, Cell:ames@a laska.gov
Protoco l/ logistics D OI POC : Caroline Boulton , Scheduling & Advance, Dept. of the Interior
E : Caroline Boulton@ios .doi .gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Da y of E vent :
Alaska:
DOI :

Shelley James, Cell:
Rusty Rodd y, Director of Scheduling / Advance, Cell: 202 .897.8001

 The Alaska Chamber
Cordially Invites You
to a Reception
With Special Guests
Senator Lisa M urkowski
Senator Dan Sullivan
Congressman Don Young
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
William A. Egan Civic & Convention

Center

RSVP required to info@alaskachamber.com

I This invitation is non transferable

~

LASKA CHAMBER

I

 First Name
Michelle
Julie
Nelson
Bill
Rod
Janet
Hugh
Carol
Hugh
Dave
Anna
Portia
Tuckerman
Glenn
Cory
Terry
Cindy
Mike
Larry
Annie
Joe
Megan
Nic
Kirsten
Tom
Kevin
Johna
Joseph
Nicholas
Crystal
Larry
Greg
Kelly
Renata
Richard
Ethan
Frank
Patricia
Ryan
John
Christopher
Pam
Jon
Kate
Wade
Matt
Sandra
Verne
Kristin
Steven
Gina
Rick
Paula
Jim

Last Name
Anderson
Anderson
Angopak
Armstrong
Arno
Asaro
Ashlock
Ashlock
Ashlock
Atchison
Atchison
Babcock
Babcock
Bafia
Baggen
Bailey
Bailey
Baker
Baker
Baker
Balash
Baldino
Ballard
Ballard
Barrett
Barry
Beech
Beedle
Begich III
Belk
Bell
Beltz
Bender
Benett
Beneville
Berkowitz
Bickford
Bielawski
Binkley
Binkley
Birch
Birch
Bittner
Blair
Blasingame
Blattmachr
Blinstrubas
Boerner
Bohne
Boltz
Bosnakis
Boyles
Bradison
Brady

Company Name
Ahtna, Inc.
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
N/A
Armstrong Oil & Gas - Owner
CAFCA
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
Dimond Center
Self Employed - Producer
Diamond Center - Manager
Alaska Fabrics dba Alaska Tent & Tarp
Kinross Fort Knox
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
AK GOP Chair
NEA-Alaska
Samson Tug & Barge
CH2M
Armstrong Energy, LLC
Sleep Centers of Alaska
N/A - Retired
N/A
Senator Sullivan - staff
GCI - External Affairs
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
ARCTOS, LLC
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Alaska Surgery Center
Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Northrim Bank - Anchorage Midtown Financial Center
N/A
Rowan Pacific Rim Decorators, Inc.
NECA, Alaska Chapter
The Lakefront Anchorage
Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce
TOTE Maritime Alaska
Nome Chamber of Commerce
Mayor of Anchorage
Bickford Pacific Group
Jade North, LLC
Riverboat Discovery
CLIA Alaska
AK House of Representatives
N/A
Alaska Small Business Development Center
Tesoro Alaska
ASRC Energy Services - President
Peak Trust Company
Microcom
Alaska Native Health Board
AT&T
AAA Alaska
Gina Bosnakis & Associates
Teamsters Local 959 - Secretary/Treasurer
Alaska Executive Search, Inc.
Marsh and McLennan Agency, LLC

Registered Lobbyist (Y/N)?

Foreign Agent (Y/N)?

N
N
N

N
N
N

Email
manderson@ahtna.net
juliea@gci.net

asarojr@ci.anchorage.ak.us
hashlock@dimondcenter com
N
N

N
N
dave@alaskatent.com
anna.atchison@kinross com
portia.c.babcock@conocophillips com
glenn.bafia@neaalaska.org
corybaggen@samsontug.com
terry.bailey@ch2m.com
cindy@armstrongoilandgas.com
mbaker@sleepcentersofalaska.com

N
N
N
N

N
N
N
N
nballard@schn.com
kirsten.ballard@arctosak com
tom.barrett@alyeska-pipeline com
kevin.barry@scasurgery.com
johna@kenaichamber.org
beedle.joe@nrim.com

N

N
crystal@rowandecorators.com
akaneca@alaska.net
greg.beltz@millenniumhotels.com
info@lazyottercharters.com
renata.benett@totemaritime com
discover@gci.net

State Lobbyist

State Lobbyist
N
N

Bpgalaska@gmail com
pattyb@jadenorth.com
reservations@riverboatdiscovery.com
john@akcruise.org
N
N
jon.bittner@aksbdc org
katherine.t.blair@tsocorp.com

N

N
mblattmachr@peaktrust com
sandra@sateo.com
vboerner@anhb.org
Kb468x@att.com
sboltz@mtw aaa.com
gina@ginabosnakis.com

N

N
paula@bmgak.com
jim.brady@marshmc.com

 Charles
Carl
Pam
Judy
Beth
Fred
Sheri
William
Janice
Bruce
Jonathan
Rachel
Jim
Pat
Patrice
Doug
Greg
Lark
Darrell
Dan
Stig
Steve
David
Craig
Robert
Larry
Anya
Bob
Amanda
Liz
Deantha
Morgen
Dana
Dave
Clayton
Regina
Denali
Jesse
Tina
Greg
Eric
Gillian
Robert
Steven
Jim
James C.
Ron
Shelley
Laura
Michelle
Jim
John
Jan
Crystal
Gary

Brady
Brady
Brady
Brady
Brandon
Brown
Buretta
Burkel
Bush
Bustamante
Butzke
Bylsma
Calvin
Carter
Case
Chapados
Chapados
Christensen
Clark
Clark
Colberg
Colligan
Combs
Compeau
Cook
Cooper
Cortes
Cox
Coyne
Cravalho
Crockett
Crow
Cruz
Cruz
Damm
Daniels
Daniels
Darling
Day
Deal
Deeg
Dezzutto
Dickson
Dike
Dodson
Doyle
Duncan
Ebenal
Edmondson
Egan
Egan
Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Enkvist
Eschbacher

Workers' Compensation Committee of Alaska
N/A - Retired
N/A - Homemaker
N/A
The Alaska Collection
Health Care Cost Management Corporation of Alaska
Chugach Alaska Corp. - Chairman
Verizon Wireless
Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Talking Circle Media
Senator Sullivan - staff
McDowell Group
The Carter Company
Florcraft, Inc.
Petro Star, Inc. - CEO
GCI - COO
Spill Shield Environmental Services
Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
3GLP, Inc. - Owner
Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Compeau's Boat Shop - Owner
Air Liquide America
TDX / Tanadgusix Corporation
AECOM
Crowley
Senator Sullivan - staff
NANA Development Corporation, Inc.
Alaska Miners Association
Coastal Villages
Cruz Companies
Cruz Construction - Management
Hotel Captain Cook
Davis Block & Concrete, Inc.
Denali Daniels & Associates, Inc.
Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation
The Alaska Club - Anchorage East
Wells Fargo
USI Insurance Services
Dell EMC, Inc.
Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon, Inc.
Arctic Information Technology
Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation
Weaver Brothers - Vice President
CEO
Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation
Bering Straits Native Corporation
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Commonwealth North
Alaska Interstate Construction - Construction
N/A Homemaker
Alaska Power Association
Law Offices of Gary Eschbacher

cbrady@asrc.com
N
N
N

N
N
N
bbrandon@pursuitcollection.com
fred.brown@hccmca.org

N

N
william.burkel@vzw com
belle@aptalaska.net
bruce@anchoragechamber.org
jon@talkingcirclemedia.com

N

N
Jim.Calvin@mcdowellgroup.net
cartercoak@gmail com
patrice@florcraft.com

State Lobbyist
N
N

N
N
lark@spillshield.com
darrell.clark@spiritofak.com
daniel.m.clark@conocophillips.com
scolberg@ciri.com

N

N

N

N

david@combsinsurance.com
bob.cook@airliquide.com
larryc@tdxcorp com
anya.cortes@aecom.com
bob.cox@crowley.com
N

N
liz.cravalho@nana.com
deantha@alaskaminers.org
morgen_c@coastalvillages.org
info@cruzconstruct com

N

N
claytondamm@captaincook.com
rdaniels@davisblock.com
denali@ddaalaska.com
jesse.darling@uicalaska.com
tday@thealaskaclub.com

State Lobbyist

eric.deeg@usi.biz
gillian.dezzutto@dell.com
rjd@acglaw.com
sdike@arcticit.com
fedc@ak.net
N
N

N
N
shelley.ebenal@gfchf.com
ledmondson@beringstraits com
michelle egan@alyeska-pipeline.com
exec@commonwealthnorth.org

N
N

N
N
cenkvist@alaskapower.org
gre@eschbacherlaw.com

 Julie
Robert
Laurie
Elaine
Keith
Michael
Frank
Mike
Wyche
Rick
Darren
Carol
Bob
Louise
Stacee
Doug
Craig
Greg
Randi Jo
Ricky
Ginger
Ken
Cathy
Kenneth
Stacia
Bob
Nikki
Alyssa
Katherine
David
Eddie
Tim
David
Andrew
Perry
Gloria
Jared
Doug
Cycelia
Art
April
Dot
Andrew
David
Wayne
Marleanna
Shanon
Rod
Angela
Debra
Jason
Traci
Luke
Jim
David

Estey
Evans
Fagnani
Fauske
Fernandez
Ferris
Flavin
Fleagle
Ford
Fox
Franz
Fraser
Freeman
Frost
Frost Kleinsmith
Fuller
Gales
Galik
Gause
Gease
George-Smith
Gerondale
Giessel
Gill
Gillam
Gillam
Giordano
Golden
Gottlieb
Gottstein
Grasser
Gravel
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Griffin
Gumennik
Hackney
Hackney
Hagen-May
Halcro
Hale
Hall
Hall
Hamrick
Hancock
Hargesheimer
Harris
Hart
Hartz
Hasenbank
Hasle
Haugen

Matanuska Electric Association
Robert A. Evans
MSI Communications
N/A
Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union
Alaska Enterprise Solutions
Flavin Photography
Senator Sullivan - staff
Fluor Alaska Inc.
Shell - Executive
Wells Fargo Bank Alaska - Anchorage Northern Lights & C Street Branch
Aspen Hotels of Alaska
Three Mile Creek Services, Inc.
811 Alaska Digline, Inc.
Home Instead Senior Care
Chenega Corporation
Alaska Waste / Waste Connections of Alaska, Inc.
Alaska Global, Inc.
Chugach Alaska Corporation
Kenai River Sportfishing Association
NeighborWorks Alaska
Construction Machinery Industrial, LLC
Senator Cathy Giessel
Matson
Alaska Glacier Products
McKinley Capital Management - Chairman
Anchorage Home Builders Association
Bettisworth North Architects and Planners Inc.
Southcentral Foundation
Efficient Tax - Chairman
Safari Club Alaska
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
David Green & Sons, Inc.
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
David Green & Sons - Furrier
N/A - Homemaker
ENSTAR
Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference
Denali Commercial
Hackney & Hackney
Hackney & Hackney
Gallery Lodge
Hale & Associates
Teck Alaska, Incorporated
Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc.
Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria/Bear Tooth Theater Pub
Ryder Truck Rental
My Place Hotels
Alaska Native Medical Center
Millrock Resources, Inc.
Alaska Maritime Agencies
BDO USA, LLC
Northwest Development Company - Principal

julie.estey@mea.coop
bevans@pattonboggs.com
laurie@msialaska.com

State Lobbyist
N

N
keithf@denalifcu.com
mike@aesalaska.com
flavin@alaska.net

N

N

N

N

wyche.ford@fluor.com
darren.j.franz@wellsfargo.com
cfraser@aspenhotelsak.com
3milecreekinc@gmail com
louise@akonecall com
stacee.frost@homeinstead com
doug.fuller@chenega com
craigg@akwaste.com
greg.galik@alaskaglobal.us
randi.gause@chugach.com
ricky@krsa.com
ggeorgesmith@nwalaska.org
k.gerondale@cmiak.com
sen.cathy.giessel@akleg gov
kgill@matson.com
sgillam@borealisak com
N

N
nikki@ahba.net
agolden@bettisworthnorth.com
katherineg@scf.cc

N
State Lobbyist

N
N
timg@kaladi.com
davidgreenak@aol.com
andrewg@claalaska.com

N
N

N
N
dgriffin@swamc.org
cycelia@denalicommercial com

Y - state
Y - state

N
N
office@gallerylodge com
david.hale@hale-insurance com
wayne.hall@teck.com
mhall@akrdc.org
shanon@kenaipeninsula.org
hancock@moosestooth.net
angela_w_hargesheimer@ryder com
anchorage@legacymgmt.org
jbhart@anthc.org
thartz@millrockresources.com
luke.hasenbank@alaskamaritime.com
jhasle@bdo com

N

N

 Scott
Mike
Sandra
Joe
Gwen
Gary
Lisa
Laurie
Lisa
David
Brian
Deb
Janeece
Caroline
Jeffrey
Allen
Annie
Brian
Gail
Patrick
Robert
Jerry
Stan
Steve
Barbara
Brian
Bob
Garry
Ron
Hal
Sharon
Monica
Christie
Jim
Vicki
Scott
Andrew
Michael
James
Nancy
Jennifer
Jim
Tim
Celine
Diane
Ryan
Bernie
Carrie
Nicole
Mara
Karen
Chris
Deb
Julie
Rhonda

Hawkins
Heatwole
Heffern
Hegna
Hendrickson
Hennigh
Herbert
Herman
Herrington
Hess
Hewitt
Hickok
Higgins
Higgins
Hildebrand
Hippler
Hoefler
Hoefler
Hoefler
Holmes
Honeycutt
Hood
Hooley
Howell
Huff-Tuckness
Hughes
Huston
Hutchison
Hyde
Ingalls
Jackson
James
Jamieson
Jansen
Jansen
Jefferson
Jensen
Jesperson
Johnsen
Johnson
Jolliffe
Kacsh
Kanady
Kaplan
Kaplan
Kapp
Karl
Kiel
Kimball
Kimmel
King
King
Kirk
Kitka
Kitter

Advanced Supply Chain International
Pebble Limited Partnership
Effective Health Design Enterprises
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Sunshine Custom Promotions, LLC
City Administrator, King Cove
Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.
N/A
Herrington & Company
Kenworth Alaska
GCR Tires & Service
Explore Fairbanks
Alaska Rubber Group
Caroline Higgins - Bidarka, LLC
Hilcorp
Northrim Bank - Anchorage Midtown Financial Center
U.S. Senate ENR - Professional Staff
SLR Consulting
N/A
Juneau I LLC
Providence Health & Services Alaska
Congressman Don Young - staff
Iditarod Trail Committee, Inc.
MSI Communications
Teamsters Local 959 - Lobbyist
U.S. Senate ENR - Deputy Staff Director
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
PRL Logistics, Inc.
Denali Drilling, Inc.
Senator Sullivan - staff
Calista Corporation
Wrangell Chamber of Commerce
Lyden, Inc. - Chairman
N/A - Homemaker
N/A
Alaska Media Partners (Alaska Journal of Commerce)
Sleep Centers of Alaska
University of Alaska - Statewide System
KTUU-TV
Five Element Acupuncture
Cordova Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Kanady Chiropractic Center, Inc.
TelAlaska
Rasmuson
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
K & K Recycling, Inc.
Senator Sullivan - staff
Pacific Seafood Processors Association
Mayor Berkowitz's wife
Spawn Ideas
Avis Alaska
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce
AFN
Public Education Health Trust

scott.hawkins@ascillc.com
mikeheatwole@pebblepartnership.com
sandraheffern@yahoo com
joseph.hegna@asrcenergy.com
ideas@sunpromo.com
ghennighmgr@kingcoveak.net
lisa@usibelli.com
N

N
lisah@pobox alaska.net
dhess@kenworthalaska.com
brian.hewitt@gcrtires.com
dhickok@explorefairbanks.com
jhiggins@alaskarubber.com
carolinehigginsbrady@gmail.com

N
N
N

N
N
N

N

N

allen.hippler@nrim.com
annie_hoefler@energy.senate.gov
bhoefler@slrconsulting.com
ghoefler@gci.net
patrickholmes@juneau1.com
Robert.Honeycutt@Providence.org
shooley@iditarod.com
steve@msialaska com

Y
N

N
N

N

N

brian hughes@energy.senate.gov
bob.huston@raymondjames com
ghutchison@kshcpa com
ron.hyde@pacrimlog.com
hingalls@ak.net
mjames@calistacorp.com
bcjamieson@gci.net

N
N
N

N
N
N
editor@alaskajournal com
mjesperson@sleepcentersofalaska.com
jrjohnsen@alaska.edu
njohnson@ktuu.com
alaska5element@gmail.com
kacshfam@gci.net
kanady@gci.net
ckaplan@telalaska com
dkaplan@rasmuson.org
ryan.kapp@edwardjones com
bernie.karl@gmail.com

N

N
nicolek@pspafish.net

N

N

karen.king@spawnak.com
cking@avisalaska.com
biglake@mtaonline.net
nevakitka@aol.com
rkitter@pehtak.com

 Stacee
Meera
Julie
Mical
Pete
Paul
Matthew
Mark
Kjerstin
Betsy
Linda
Pete
Roberta
John
Loren
Carolyn
Jeff
Sarah
Stephanie
David
Kurt
Wendy
Suzanne
Rebecca
Kevin
Greg
Lester
Lynn
Thomas
John
Bob
Ben
Carl
Dale
Jason
Paul
Joe
Xavier
Joe
Stacey
Karen
Tim
Ken
Myrna
Andy
Curt
Dan
Harry
Cheri
Lesil
Patti
Matt
James
Teri
Joey

Kleinsmith
Kohler
Kortnig
Kupke
Laliberte
Landes
Larkin
Larson
Lastufka
Lawer
Leary
Leathard
Leathard
Lee
Leman
Leman
Lentfer
Leonard
Lesmeister
Likins
Lindsey
Lindskoog
Linford
Logan
Loscotoff
Loudon
Lukin
Lythgoe
Mack
MacKinnon
Maier
Mallott
Marrs
Martens
Martin
Martone
Marushack
Mason
Mathis
Matteson
Matthias
Maudsley
Maynard
Maynard
Mayo
McBride
McCue
McDonald
McGuire
McGuire
McGuire
Melton
Mendenhall
Mentzer
Merrick

SCI/President
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Retired
Mical Kupke, MD/MPH
BP Exploration (Alaska)
GCI - Sr. Vice President
Dittman Research & Communications
Builders Choice
Alaska Regional Hospital
First National Bank
Fairweather LLC
N/A - Retired
N/A - Homemaker
New Horizons Telecom Inc. - CEO
Michael Foster & Associates - Vice President
N/A
Midas Alaska
Alaska Travel Industry Association
Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce
N/A
Petro Marine Services - Anchorage
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Linford of Alaska, Inc. - Wholesale Foods
Alaska Support Industry Alliance
Walmart Stores
Parker Smith & Feek, Inc.
Afognak Native Corporation
N/A
N/A
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Alaska Manufactured Housing Association
AFN
Old Harbor Native Coporation
Denali Foods, Inc.
Alaska Business Monthly
AT Publishing & Printing
Conoco
Senator Sullivan - staff
Nana Development Corp. Vice President
Umialik Insurance Company
Council of Alaska Producers
Insurance Brokers of Alaska
N/A - Retired
N/A - Retired
North Star Behavioral Health System
Automatic Welding & Supply Corp.
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Saltchuk
Retired
Consultant
St. Elias Specialty Hospital
Alaska Chadux Corporation
James W. Mendenhall, P.E.
The Superior Group Inc.
Laborers local 341 - Laborer

mkohler@avec org
mjkupke@msn.com
peter.laliberte@bp com
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matt@dittmanresearch.com
mark@bcialaska.com
kjerstin.lastufka@hcahealthcare.com
infinity.ak@gmail.com

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jlentfer@gci.net
sleonard@alaskatia.org
ferry.steph@gmail.com

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kurtl@petro49 com
lindskoogw@akrr.com
suelinford@gmail.com
rlogan@alaskaalliance.com
kevin.loscotoff@wal-mart.com
gsloudon@psfinc com
llukin@afognak.com

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john@agcak.org
bobmaier@gci.net
bmallott@nativefederation.org

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dsmartens@denalifoods.com
jason@akbizmag.com
paul@atpublishing com

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stacey.matteson@umialik.com
kjmatthias@alaskaproducers.org
tmaudsley@insurancebrokersak.com

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andrew.mayo@uhsinc.com
curt@awsc.com
d.mccue@alaskausa.org
hmcdonald@saltchuk.com
lesil@me.com
patti@pattimcguire.com
Mmelton@chadux.com
jim@jwmendenhall.com
tmentzer@corp-tsgi com

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N

 Jason
Keith
Corey
Debbi
A. John
Sophie
Patty
Kara
Kristy
Jason
Ina
Ben
Brian
Tami
Joseph
Hans
Lori
Terri
Angie
Amy
Craig
Jenny-Lyn
Crystal
Christine
Nancy
Gloria
Brad
Chad
Tom
Kurt
Lisa
Gordon
Sean
Crawford
Mary Ann
Henry
Juna
Bob
Jaylene
Walt
Gail
Tina
Joe
Bill
Claiborne
Marilyn
Carolyn
Ken
Jeremy
Dana
Michael
Cory
Rafel
Joe
Ashley

Metrokin
Meyer
Meyers
Miller
Minder
Minich
Mongold
Moriarty
Mossanen
Motyka
Mueller
Mulligan
Murkowski
Murray
Murry
Neidig
Nelson
Nettles
Newby
Nibert
Nodtvedt
Nunez
Nygard
O'Connor
Olzack
O'Neill
Osborne
Padgett
Panamaroff
Parkan
Parker
Parker
Parnell
Patkotak
Pease
Penney
Penney
Penny
Peterson-Nyren
Phillips
Phillips
Pidgeon
Plesha
Popp
Porter
Porter
Pratt
Prestegard
Price
Pruhs
Pyziak
Quarles
Quepons
Ralston
Reed

Bristol Bay Native Corporation
AGDC
Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Center
TDL Staffing, Inc
Great Northwest, Inc.
CIRI
Mt. McKinley Bank
Alaska Oil and Gas Association
Denali Brewing Company
49th State Brewery
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Chamber of Commerce
Brian Murkowski Energy Consulting, LLC
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
KeyBank of Alaska - Anchorage Benson Boulevard Branch
ExxonMobil
Hilcorp Alaska LLC
Central Peninsula Hospital
Homer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
Alaska National Insurance Company
OTW Transportation
MatSu Business Alliance
Alaska Telephone Association
The JSCO Group - Merrill Lynch
Cook Inlet Tribal Council - President
Northern Oilfield Services Inc.
Congressman Don Young - staff
Koniag, Inc.
Donlin Gold LLC
Parker Horn Company
GP Consulting, Inc. - Government Relations
Navigate North Consultants
N/A
MAP Consulting
Penco Properties
MoA - Director, Employee Benefits
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
N/A
N/A - Retired
GCI
Trident Seafoods Corporation
AEDC
NCP Design/Build - Architect
N/A
Alaska Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Paragon Interior Construction
Americans for Prosperity - Alaska
Pruhs Corporation - President
Sysco Food Services of Alaska
ExxonMobil
Culmination Motorsports
Ashley Reed Associates

jmetrokin@bbnc.net
atmmeyers@hotmail com
dmiller@TDLstaffing com
info@grtnw com
pmongold@mtmckinleybank.com
moriarty@aoga.org
kristym@denalibrewing.com
jason@dv3corp.com
ina@wasillachamber.org
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murkowskibrian@gmail com
tami@soldotnachamber.com
joseph.murry@key com
hans.neidig@exxonmobil.com
lnelson@hilcorp.com
tnettles@cpgh.org
angienewby1@gmail.com
amy@abcalaska org
cnodtvedt@alaskanational.com
otwalaska@gmail.com
nygard.crystal@gmail.com
oconnor@alaskatel.org
nancy olzack@ml.com

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brad.osborne@nosi.com
tpanamaroff@koniag.com
kparkan@donlingold.com
parkerhorn1@gmail com
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sparnell@navnorth.us
mpease@acsalaska.net
hpenney@pencoak com
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jpnyren@kenaitze.org

tpidgeon@gci.com
joep@tridentseafoods.com
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capratt@uaa.alaska.edu
ken@akdirtt.com
jprice@afphq.org

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pyziak.michael@sea.sysco.com
cory.quarles@exxonmobil.com
culminationmotorsports@gmail.com

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ashleyreed@gci.net

 Paul
Debbie
Janet
Kim
Brent
Ralph
Nichola
Josh
Steve
Jerry
Rex
Angela
Marilyn
Kathlene
Margaret
Todd
Suzanne
John
Ralph
Helvi
Mike
Bill
Julie
Heather
Renee
Richard
Gail
Ed
Aaron
Anne
Lynne
Dan
Orin
Marisa
Bill
Lorna
Dale
Gov Bill
Tom
Jack
John
Rita
Matt
Lorali
Bardon
John
Junco
Amy
Mark
Brenda
Doug
Amos
Daryl
Rick
Greg

Reid
Reinwand
Reiser
Reitmeier
Renfrew
Renzi
Reudy
Revak
Ribuffo
Rock
Rock
Rodell
Romano
Rowell
Russell
Rust
Rust
Rusyniak
Samuels
Sandvik
Satre
Satterburg
Saupe
Savery
Schofield
Schok
Schubert
Schubert
Schutt
Seneca
Seville
Seybert
Seybert
Sharrah
Sharrow
Shaw
Shaw
Sheffield
Shepherd
Sheppard
Shively
Sholton
Shuckerow
Simon
Simons
Sims
Skinner
Slinker
Smith
Smith
Smith
Snoddy
Sobek
Solie
Spears

Sagaya Corporation
Brilliant Media Strategies
Chugach Electric
ANCSA Regional Association
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
ANVCA - Director
Senator Sullivan - staff
Port of Anchorage
Medallion Foundation, Inc.
ASRC
AK PFD
Alaska Airlines
Senator Sullivan - staff
Seekins Ford Lincoln
Rust's
K2
Tok Chamber of Commerce
Holland America Group/Princess Cruises
N/A - Retired
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
Self Employed - Attorney
Visit Anchorage
Altman, Rogers & Co., APC
TSS, Inc.
Flowline Alaska, Inc.
Bering Strait Native Corp. - CEO
N/A
Doyon Limited
Consumer Energy Alliance Alaska
Parker Smith & Feek, Inc.
Peninsula Airways, Inc. - Executive
N/A - Retired
Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
N/A - Retired
Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo LLC
FedEx
N/A - Retired
Dimond Center Hotel
Walsh   Sheppard
The Pebble Partnership - Chairman
N/A - Retired
Congressman Don Young - staff
Usibelli
Alaska Pacific Leasing Company
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
A & P America & Pacific Tours, Inc.
Pfeffer Development
Vitus Energy, LLC
Petrotechnical Resources Alaska
ASRC Energy Services - President & CEO
ATCO Structures and Logistics
Insulfoam
Tower Hill Mines - Livengood Gold Project
SMG of Alaska, Inc.

preid@newsagaya.com
debbie.reinwand@brilliantak.com
kim@ancsaceos.org
brenfrew@asrc.com
director@palmerchamber.org
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ribuffos@muni.org
jerry@MedallionFoundation.org

marilyn.romano@alaskaair.com
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margaret@seekins.com

info@tokalaskainfo.com
rsamuels@hollandamerica.com
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msatre@hecla-mining.com
jsaupe@anchorage.net
heathers@altrogco.com
renee@tss-safety.com
genevieve@flowline-alaska.com
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schutta@doyon.com
Ceaak@consumerenergyalliance.org
ljseville@psfinc com

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marisa@fairbankschamber.org
lorna shaw@smmpogo.com
jimmy.shaw@fedex.com
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tshepherd@dimondcenterhotel.com
jack@walshsheppard.com

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bardon@alaskan com
john sims@enstarnaturalgas com
apjunco@alaska.net
aslinker@pfefferdevelopment.com
mark.smith@vitusmarine.com
bsmith@petroak.com

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amos.snoddy@atcosl.com
daryl.sobek@insulfoam com
rsolie@ithmines.com
greg@anchorageconventioncenters.com

 John
Jeanine
Brenda
Renee
Gail
Bill
Misty
Tiffany
Kathryn
John
Casey
Tim
Michael
Kevin
Tara
JP
Bob
Maynard
Sara
Andrew
Jesse
Curtis
Josie
Lee
Ken
Aves
Dana
Rick
Mead
Nancy
Jamie
James
Fran
Susan
Joe
Cheri
Deborah
Rudi
Natasha
Steve
Ed
Toni
Bill
William
Anne
Doug
Jerry
Bill
Janet
Geoff
McKenna
George
Brenda
Chuck
Jack

Springsteen
St. John
Staats
Staley
Stanfield
Statlberg
Steed
Stock
Strle
Sturgeon
Sullivan
Sullivan
Sweeney
Sweeney
Sweeney
Tangen
Tannahill
Tapp
Taylor
Teuber
Thacker
Thayer
Thayer
Thibert
Thompson
Thompson
Thorp Patterson
Thorton
Treadwell
Trunnell
Turner
Udelhoven
Ulmer
Urbach
Usibelli
Valdez
Vo
Von Imhof
Von Imhof
Wackowski
Waite
Walker
Walker
Walsh
Walton (Young)
Ward
Ward
Watterson
Weiss
Welch
Wentworth
Weurch
Weurch
Wiegers
Wilbur Jr.

AIDEA
Lynden
Stewart Title of Alaska
Birchwood Homes
Petroleum Club of Anchorage
PACBLU
Northrim Benefits Group, LLC
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
N/A
Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC
Alaska Railroad Corporation - Manger/External Affairs
Sweeney's Clothing
Senator Murkowski - staff
ASRC - Vice President
Attorney
First National Bank Alaska - Anchorage Main Branch
Hawk Consultants LLC - Manager
Senator Sullivan - staff
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
All Pro B&J Forklift
Alaska Chamber of Commerce - President/CEO
N/A
Chugach Electric Association
Pacific Star Energy
Alaska Trucking Association
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Retired
PT Capital - Investor
AES Electric Supply Inc
Chevrolet of South Anchorage
Udelhoven Oilfield System Services, Inc.
Seward Chamber of Commerce, Conference & Visitors Bureau
Usibelli
Alaska Sales & Service
Senator Murkowski - staff
Delta Leasing LLC
RNV Management Services
DOI
Spenard Builders Supply - Anchorage Corp Office
Logistics, LLC
Governor, State of AK
Ravn Alaska
Congressman Young's wife
Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce
Former AK State Senator
Watterson Construction Company
BP Alaska
Date-Line Digital Printing
Wilton Adjustment Service, Inc.
N/A
N/A
A & A Roofing
Design Alaska

jjohn@lynden.com
brenda.staats@stewart.com
renees@birchwoodhomesak.com
gail stanfield@petroclub.net
msteed@pacblu.com
tstock@northrimbenefits.com
kstrle@newsminer.com
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casey sullivan@caelusenergy.com
sweeneyclothing1@gci.net

rstanna@hotmail.com

ateuber@anthc.org
jesse@allproak.com
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lee_thibert@chugachelectric com
ken@pacificstarenergy.com
aves@aktrucks org
executivedirector@cer.org

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sales@aes-electric com
jturner@lithia com
judelhoven@udelhoven.com
suzurbach@gmail.com

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cheri@aksales com
deborah vo@murkowski.senate.gov
rvonimhof@deltaleasing.com
nvonimhof@ak.net
ewaite@sbsalaska.com
toni@logisticsllc.com

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william.walsh@flyravn com
doug.ward@vigorindustrial.com
billwatterson@wattersonconstruction com
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geoff@datelinedigital.com
mckenna-wentworth@wiltonalaska.com

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cwiegers@aaroofing.biz
jack@designalaska.com

 David
Mike
Kennie
Brenda
Rich
Lon
Laurie
Kate
Tim
Kristina
Shalanda
William
Don
Grace
Gene

Wilkins
Wilkinson
Williams
Wilmes
Wilson
Wilson
Wolf
Wolgemuth
Woolston
Woolston
Worthington
Wright
Young
Yu
Zerkel

Hilcorp
State Farm Insurance Companies
Denali Occupational Health
Medical Park Family Care, Inc.
Transgroup Worldwide Logistics
The Wilson Agency, LLC
Foraker Group
Senator Sullivan - staff
Northwest Strategies - Advertising
Quintillion - VP
Clarion Suites Downtown
Wrightway Auto Carriers - Owner
Congressman for All Alaska
Diamond Tuxedo Rentals - Owner
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Pete
Peter
Berta
Tom
Click
John
Mia
Mike
Dennis
Berta
Cathy
Lyman
Shelley
Anna
Kevin
Donny
Bert
Gary
Natasha
Bill
David

Kelly
Micciche
Gardner
Begich
Bishop
Coghill
Costello
Dunleavy
Egan
Gardner
Giessel
Hoffman
Hughes
Mackinnon
Meyer
Olson
Stedman
Stevens
von Imhof
Wielechowski
Wilson

Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator
Alaska State Senator

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Senator.Pete.Kelly@akleg.gov
Senator.Peter.Micciche@akleg.gov
Senator.Berta.Gardner@akleg.gov
Senator.Tom.Begich@akleg.gov
Senator.Click.Bishop@akleg gov
Senator.John.Coghill@akleg.gov
Senator.Mia.Costello@akleg.gov
Senator.Mike.Dunleavy@akleg.gov
Senator.Dennis.Egan@akleg.gov
Senator.Berta.Gardner@akleg.gov
Senator.Cathy.Giessel@akleg.gov
Senator.Lyman.Hoffman@akleg.gov
Senator.Shelley.Hughes@akleg gov
Senator.Anna.Mackinnon@akleg.gov
Senator.Kevin.Meyer@akleg.gov
Senator.Donny.Olson@akleg.gov
Senator.Bert.Stedman@akleg gov
Senator.Gary.Stevens@akleg.gov
Senator.Natasha.von Imhof@akleg gov
Senator.Bill.Wielechowski@akleg.gov
Senator.David.Wilson@akleg.gov

Bryce
Charisse
Chris
Mike
Matt
Harriet
David
Zach
Neal
Les
Jason
David
DeLena
Jennifer
Andy
Scott
Sam

Edgmon
Millett
Tuck
Chenault
Claman
Drummond
Eastman
Fansler
Foster
Gara
Grenn
Guttenberg
Johnson
Johnston
Josephson
Kawasaki
Kito

Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative

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Representative.Bryce.Edgmon@akleg.gov
Representative.Charisse.Millett@akleg gov
Representative.Chris.Tuck@akleg.gov
Representative.Mike.Chenault@akleg gov
Representative.Matt.Claman@akleg.gov
Representative.Harriet.Drummond@akleg.gov
Representative.David.Eastman@akleg.gov
Representative Zach.Fansler@akleg.gov
Representative.Neal.Foster@akleg.gov
Representative.Les.Gara@akleg.gov
Representative Jason.Grenn@akleg.gov
Representative.David.Guttenberg@akleg gov
Representative.DeLena Johnson@akleg gov
Representative Jennifer.Johnston@akleg.gov
Representative Andy.Josephson@akleg.gov
Representative Scott.Kawasaki@akleg.gov
Representative Sam.Kito@akleg gov

mike.wilkinson.be11@statefarm.com
kwilliams@sleepcentersofalaska.com
bwilmes@mpfcak.com
richw.anc@transgroup.com
lonw@thewilsonagency.com
lwolf@forakergroup.org

gm ak030@choicehotels.com

 Gary
Chuck
Jonathan
Gabrielle
Mark
Dan
Justin
Lance
George
Lora
Dan
Paul
Ivy
Louise
Colleen
Dave
Geran
Steve
Cathy
Dean
Tammie
Adam

Knopp
Kopp
Kreiss-Tomkins
LeDoux
Neuman
Ortiz
Parish
Pruitt
Rauscher
Reinbold
Saddler
Seaton
Spohnholz
Stutes
Sullivan-Leonard
Talerico
Tarr
Thompson
Tilton
Westlake
Wilson
Wool

Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative
Alaska State Representative

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Representative.Gary.Knopp@akleg gov
Representative.Chuck.Kopp@akleg.gov
Representative Jonathan.Kreiss-Tomkins@akleg.gov
Representative.Gabrielle.LeDoux@akleg gov
Representative.Mark.Neuman@akleg.gov
Representative.Dan.Ortiz@akleg.gov
Representative Justin.Parish@akleg gov
Representative.Lance.Pruitt@akleg.gov
Representative.George.Rauscher@akleg.gov
Representative.Lora.Reinbold@akleg gov
Representative.Dan.Saddler@akleg.gov
Representative.Paul Seaton@akleg.gov
Representative.Ivy.Spohnholz@akleg gov
Representative.Louise.Stutes@akleg.gov
Representative.Colleen Sullivan-Leonard@akleg.gov
Representative.Dave.Talerico@akleg.gov
Representative.Geran.Tarr@akleg.gov
Representative Steve.Thompson@akleg.gov
Representative.Cathy.Tilton@akleg.gov
Representative.Dean.Westlake@akleg.gov
Representative.Tammie.Wilson@akleg.gov
Representative Adam.Wool@akleg.gov

 First Name
Michelle
Julie
Nelson
Bill
Rod
Janet
Hugh
Carol
Hugh
Dave
Anna
Portia
Tuckerman
Glenn
Cory
Terry
Cindy
Mike
Larry
Annie
Joe
Megan
Nic
Kirsten
Tom
Kevin
Johna
Joseph
Nicholas
Crystal
Larry
Greg
Kelly
Renata
Richard
Ethan
Frank
Patricia
Ryan
John
Christopher
Pam
Jon
Kate
Wade
Matt
Sandra
Verne
Kristin
Steven
Gina
Rick
Paula
Jim

Last Name
Anderson
Anderson
Angopak
Armstrong
Arno
Asaro
Ashlock
Ashlock
Ashlock
Atchison
Atchison
Babcock
Babcock
Bafia
Baggen
Bailey
Bailey
Baker
Baker
Baker
Balash
Baldino
Ballard
Ballard
Barrett
Barry
Beech
Beedle
Begich III
Belk
Bell
Beltz
Bender
Benett
Beneville
Berkowitz
Bickford
Bielawski
Binkley
Binkley
Birch
Birch
Bittner
Blair
Blasingame
Blattmachr
Blinstrubas
Boerner
Bohne
Boltz
Bosnakis
Boyles
Bradison
Brady

Company Name
Ahtna, Inc.
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
N/A
Armstrong Oil & Gas - Owner
CAFCA
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
Dimond Center
Self Employed - Producer
Diamond Center - Manager
Alaska Fabrics dba Alaska Tent & Tarp
Kinross Fort Knox
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
AK GOP Chair
NEA-Alaska
Samson Tug & Barge
CH2M
Armstrong Energy, LLC
Sleep Centers of Alaska
N/A - Retired
N/A
Senator Sullivan - staff
GCI - External Affairs
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
ARCTOS, LLC
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Alaska Surgery Center
Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Northrim Bank - Anchorage Midtown Financial Center
N/A
Rowan Pacific Rim Decorators, Inc.
NECA, Alaska Chapter
The Lakefront Anchorage
Greater Whittier Chamber of Commerce
TOTE Maritime Alaska
Nome Chamber of Commerce
Mayor of Anchorage
Bickford Pacific Group
Jade North, LLC
Riverboat Discovery
CLIA Alaska
AK House of Representatives
N/A
Alaska Small Business Development Center
Tesoro Alaska
ASRC Energy Services - President
Peak Trust Company
Microcom
Alaska Native Health Board
AT&T
AAA Alaska
Gina Bosnakis & Associates
Teamsters Local 959 - Secretary/Treasurer
Alaska Executive Search, Inc.
Marsh and McLennan Agency, LLC

Registered Lobbyist (Y/N)?

Foreign Agent (Y/N)?

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Email
manderson@ahtna.net
juliea@gci.net

asarojr@ci.anchorage.ak.us
hashlock@dimondcenter com
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dave@alaskatent.com
anna.atchison@kinross com
portia.c.babcock@conocophillips com
glenn.bafia@neaalaska.org
corybaggen@samsontug.com
terry.bailey@ch2m.com
cindy@armstrongoilandgas.com
mbaker@sleepcentersofalaska.com

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nballard@schn.com
kirsten.ballard@arctosak com
tom.barrett@alyeska-pipeline com
kevin.barry@scasurgery.com
johna@kenaichamber.org
beedle.joe@nrim.com

N

N
crystal@rowandecorators.com
akaneca@alaska.net
greg.beltz@millenniumhotels.com
info@lazyottercharters.com
renata.benett@totemaritime com
discover@gci.net

State Lobbyist

State Lobbyist
N
N

Bpgalaska@gmail com
pattyb@jadenorth.com
reservations@riverboatdiscovery.com
john@akcruise.org
N
N
jon.bittner@aksbdc org
katherine.t.blair@tsocorp.com

N

N
mblattmachr@peaktrust com
sandra@sateo.com
vboerner@anhb.org
Kb468x@att.com
sboltz@mtw aaa.com
gina@ginabosnakis.com

N

N
paula@bmgak.com
jim.brady@marshmc.com

 Charles
Carl
Pam
Judy
Beth
Fred
Sheri
William
Janice
Bruce
Jonathan
Rachel
Jim
Pat
Patrice
Doug
Greg
Lark
Darrell
Dan
Stig
Steve
David
Craig
Robert
Larry
Anya
Bob
Amanda
Liz
Deantha
Morgen
Dana
Dave
Clayton
Regina
Denali
Jesse
Tina
Greg
Eric
Gillian
Robert
Steven
Jim
James C.
Ron
Shelley
Laura
Michelle
Jim
John
Jan
Crystal
Gary

Brady
Brady
Brady
Brady
Brandon
Brown
Buretta
Burkel
Bush
Bustamante
Butzke
Bylsma
Calvin
Carter
Case
Chapados
Chapados
Christensen
Clark
Clark
Colberg
Colligan
Combs
Compeau
Cook
Cooper
Cortes
Cox
Coyne
Cravalho
Crockett
Crow
Cruz
Cruz
Damm
Daniels
Daniels
Darling
Day
Deal
Deeg
Dezzutto
Dickson
Dike
Dodson
Doyle
Duncan
Ebenal
Edmondson
Egan
Egan
Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Enkvist
Eschbacher

Workers' Compensation Committee of Alaska
N/A - Retired
N/A - Homemaker
N/A
The Alaska Collection
Health Care Cost Management Corporation of Alaska
Chugach Alaska Corp. - Chairman
Verizon Wireless
Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Talking Circle Media
Senator Sullivan - staff
McDowell Group
The Carter Company
Florcraft, Inc.
Petro Star, Inc. - CEO
GCI - COO
Spill Shield Environmental Services
Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union
ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
3GLP, Inc. - Owner
Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Compeau's Boat Shop - Owner
Air Liquide America
TDX / Tanadgusix Corporation
AECOM
Crowley
Senator Sullivan - staff
NANA Development Corporation, Inc.
Alaska Miners Association
Coastal Villages
Cruz Companies
Cruz Construction - Management
Hotel Captain Cook
Davis Block & Concrete, Inc.
Denali Daniels & Associates, Inc.
Ukpeagvik Iñupiat Corporation
The Alaska Club - Anchorage East
Wells Fargo
USI Insurance Services
Dell EMC, Inc.
Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon, Inc.
Arctic Information Technology
Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation
Weaver Brothers - Vice President
CEO
Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation
Bering Straits Native Corporation
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Commonwealth North
Alaska Interstate Construction - Construction
N/A Homemaker
Alaska Power Association
Law Offices of Gary Eschbacher

cbrady@asrc.com
N
N
N

N
N
N
bbrandon@pursuitcollection.com
fred.brown@hccmca.org

N

N
william.burkel@vzw com
belle@aptalaska.net
bruce@anchoragechamber.org
jon@talkingcirclemedia.com

N

N
Jim.Calvin@mcdowellgroup.net
cartercoak@gmail com
patrice@florcraft.com

State Lobbyist
N
N

N
N
lark@spillshield.com
darrell.clark@spiritofak.com
daniel.m.clark@conocophillips.com
scolberg@ciri.com

N

N

N

N

david@combsinsurance.com
bob.cook@airliquide.com
larryc@tdxcorp com
anya.cortes@aecom.com
bob.cox@crowley.com
N

N
liz.cravalho@nana.com
deantha@alaskaminers.org
morgen_c@coastalvillages.org
info@cruzconstruct com

N

N
claytondamm@captaincook.com
rdaniels@davisblock.com
denali@ddaalaska.com
jesse.darling@uicalaska.com
tday@thealaskaclub.com

State Lobbyist

eric.deeg@usi.biz
gillian.dezzutto@dell.com
rjd@acglaw.com
sdike@arcticit.com
fedc@ak.net
N
N

N
N
shelley.ebenal@gfchf.com
ledmondson@beringstraits com
michelle egan@alyeska-pipeline.com
exec@commonwealthnorth.org

N
N

N
N
cenkvist@alaskapower.org
gre@eschbacherlaw.com

 Julie
Robert
Laurie
Elaine
Keith
Michael
Frank
Mike
Wyche
Rick
Darren
Carol
Bob
Louise
Stacee
Doug
Craig
Greg
Randi Jo
Ricky
Ginger
Ken
Cathy
Kenneth
Stacia
Bob
Nikki
Alyssa
Katherine
David
Eddie
Tim
David
Andrew
Perry
Gloria
Jared
Doug
Cycelia
Art
April
Dot
Andrew
David
Wayne
Marleanna
Shanon
Rod
Angela
Debra
Jason
Traci
Luke
Jim
David

Estey
Evans
Fagnani
Fauske
Fernandez
Ferris
Flavin
Fleagle
Ford
Fox
Franz
Fraser
Freeman
Frost
Frost Kleinsmith
Fuller
Gales
Galik
Gause
Gease
George-Smith
Gerondale
Giessel
Gill
Gillam
Gillam
Giordano
Golden
Gottlieb
Gottstein
Grasser
Gravel
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Griffin
Gumennik
Hackney
Hackney
Hagen-May
Halcro
Hale
Hall
Hall
Hamrick
Hancock
Hargesheimer
Harris
Hart
Hartz
Hasenbank
Hasle
Haugen

Matanuska Electric Association
Robert A. Evans
MSI Communications
N/A
Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union
Alaska Enterprise Solutions
Flavin Photography
Senator Sullivan - staff
Fluor Alaska Inc.
Shell - Executive
Wells Fargo Bank Alaska - Anchorage Northern Lights & C Street Branch
Aspen Hotels of Alaska
Three Mile Creek Services, Inc.
811 Alaska Digline, Inc.
Home Instead Senior Care
Chenega Corporation
Alaska Waste / Waste Connections of Alaska, Inc.
Alaska Global, Inc.
Chugach Alaska Corporation
Kenai River Sportfishing Association
NeighborWorks Alaska
Construction Machinery Industrial, LLC
Senator Cathy Giessel
Matson
Alaska Glacier Products
McKinley Capital Management - Chairman
Anchorage Home Builders Association
Bettisworth North Architects and Planners Inc.
Southcentral Foundation
Efficient Tax - Chairman
Safari Club Alaska
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
David Green & Sons, Inc.
Juneau Chamber of Commerce
David Green & Sons - Furrier
N/A - Homemaker
ENSTAR
Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference
Denali Commercial
Hackney & Hackney
Hackney & Hackney
Gallery Lodge
Hale & Associates
Teck Alaska, Incorporated
Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc.
Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria/Bear Tooth Theater Pub
Ryder Truck Rental
My Place Hotels
Alaska Native Medical Center
Millrock Resources, Inc.
Alaska Maritime Agencies
BDO USA, LLC
Northwest Development Company - Principal

julie.estey@mea.coop
bevans@pattonboggs.com
laurie@msialaska.com

State Lobbyist
N

N
keithf@denalifcu.com
mike@aesalaska.com
flavin@alaska.net

N

N

N

N

wyche.ford@fluor.com
darren.j.franz@wellsfargo.com
cfraser@aspenhotelsak.com
3milecreekinc@gmail com
louise@akonecall com
stacee.frost@homeinstead com
doug.fuller@chenega com
craigg@akwaste.com
greg.galik@alaskaglobal.us
randi.gause@chugach.com
ricky@krsa.com
ggeorgesmith@nwalaska.org
k.gerondale@cmiak.com
sen.cathy.giessel@akleg gov
kgill@matson.com
sgillam@borealisak com
N

N
nikki@ahba.net
agolden@bettisworthnorth.com
katherineg@scf.cc

N
State Lobbyist

N
N
timg@kaladi.com
davidgreenak@aol.com
andrewg@claalaska.com

N
N

N
N
dgriffin@swamc.org
cycelia@denalicommercial com

Y - state
Y - state

N
N
office@gallerylodge com
david.hale@hale-insurance com
wayne.hall@teck.com
mhall@akrdc.org
shanon@kenaipeninsula.org
hancock@moosestooth.net
angela_w_hargesheimer@ryder com
anchorage@legacymgmt.org
jbhart@anthc.org
thartz@millrockresources.com
luke.hasenbank@alaskamaritime.com
jhasle@bdo com

N

N

 Scott
Mike
Sandra
Joe
Gwen
Gary
Lisa
Laurie
Lisa
David
Brian
Deb
Janeece
Caroline
Jeffrey
Allen
Annie
Brian
Gail
Patrick
Robert
Jerry
Stan
Steve
Barbara
Brian
Bob
Garry
Ron
Hal
Sharon
Monica
Christie
Jim
Vicki
Scott
Andrew
Michael
James
Nancy
Jennifer
Jim
Tim
Celine
Diane
Ryan
Bernie
Carrie
Nicole
Mara
Karen
Chris
Deb
Julie
Rhonda

Hawkins
Heatwole
Heffern
Hegna
Hendrickson
Hennigh
Herbert
Herman
Herrington
Hess
Hewitt
Hickok
Higgins
Higgins
Hildebrand
Hippler
Hoefler
Hoefler
Hoefler
Holmes
Honeycutt
Hood
Hooley
Howell
Huff-Tuckness
Hughes
Huston
Hutchison
Hyde
Ingalls
Jackson
James
Jamieson
Jansen
Jansen
Jefferson
Jensen
Jesperson
Johnsen
Johnson
Jolliffe
Kacsh
Kanady
Kaplan
Kaplan
Kapp
Karl
Kiel
Kimball
Kimmel
King
King
Kirk
Kitka
Kitter

Advanced Supply Chain International
Pebble Limited Partnership
Effective Health Design Enterprises
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Sunshine Custom Promotions, LLC
City Administrator, King Cove
Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.
N/A
Herrington & Company
Kenworth Alaska
GCR Tires & Service
Explore Fairbanks
Alaska Rubber Group
Caroline Higgins - Bidarka, LLC
Hilcorp
Northrim Bank - Anchorage Midtown Financial Center
U.S. Senate ENR - Professional Staff
SLR Consulting
N/A
Juneau I LLC
Providence Health & Services Alaska
Congressman Don Young - staff
Iditarod Trail Committee, Inc.
MSI Communications
Teamsters Local 959 - Lobbyist
U.S. Senate ENR - Deputy Staff Director
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
PRL Logistics, Inc.
Denali Drilling, Inc.
Senator Sullivan - staff
Calista Corporation
Wrangell Chamber of Commerce
Lyden, Inc. - Chairman
N/A - Homemaker
N/A
Alaska Media Partners (Alaska Journal of Commerce)
Sleep Centers of Alaska
University of Alaska - Statewide System
KTUU-TV
Five Element Acupuncture
Cordova Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Kanady Chiropractic Center, Inc.
TelAlaska
Rasmuson
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
K & K Recycling, Inc.
Senator Sullivan - staff
Pacific Seafood Processors Association
Mayor Berkowitz's wife
Spawn Ideas
Avis Alaska
Big Lake Chamber of Commerce
AFN
Public Education Health Trust

scott.hawkins@ascillc.com
mikeheatwole@pebblepartnership.com
sandraheffern@yahoo com
joseph.hegna@asrcenergy.com
ideas@sunpromo.com
ghennighmgr@kingcoveak.net
lisa@usibelli.com
N

N
lisah@pobox alaska.net
dhess@kenworthalaska.com
brian.hewitt@gcrtires.com
dhickok@explorefairbanks.com
jhiggins@alaskarubber.com
carolinehigginsbrady@gmail.com

N
N
N

N
N
N

N

N

allen.hippler@nrim.com
annie_hoefler@energy.senate.gov
bhoefler@slrconsulting.com
ghoefler@gci.net
patrickholmes@juneau1.com
Robert.Honeycutt@Providence.org
shooley@iditarod.com
steve@msialaska com

Y
N

N
N

N

N

brian hughes@energy.senate.gov
bob.huston@raymondjames com
ghutchison@kshcpa com
ron.hyde@pacrimlog.com
hingalls@ak.net
mjames@calistacorp.com
bcjamieson@gci.net

N
N
N

N
N
N
editor@alaskajournal com
mjesperson@sleepcentersofalaska.com
jrjohnsen@alaska.edu
njohnson@ktuu.com
alaska5element@gmail.com
kacshfam@gci.net
kanady@gci.net
ckaplan@telalaska com
dkaplan@rasmuson.org
ryan.kapp@edwardjones com
bernie.karl@gmail.com

N

N
nicolek@pspafish.net

N

N

karen.king@spawnak.com
cking@avisalaska.com
biglake@mtaonline.net
nevakitka@aol.com
rkitter@pehtak.com

 Stacee
Meera
Julie
Mical
Pete
Paul
Matthew
Mark
Kjerstin
Betsy
Linda
Pete
Roberta
John
Loren
Carolyn
Jeff
Sarah
Stephanie
David
Kurt
Wendy
Suzanne
Rebecca
Kevin
Greg
Lester
Lynn
Thomas
John
Bob
Ben
Carl
Dale
Jason
Paul
Joe
Xavier
Joe
Stacey
Karen
Tim
Ken
Myrna
Andy
Curt
Dan
Harry
Cheri
Lesil
Patti
Matt
James
Teri
Joey

Kleinsmith
Kohler
Kortnig
Kupke
Laliberte
Landes
Larkin
Larson
Lastufka
Lawer
Leary
Leathard
Leathard
Lee
Leman
Leman
Lentfer
Leonard
Lesmeister
Likins
Lindsey
Lindskoog
Linford
Logan
Loscotoff
Loudon
Lukin
Lythgoe
Mack
MacKinnon
Maier
Mallott
Marrs
Martens
Martin
Martone
Marushack
Mason
Mathis
Matteson
Matthias
Maudsley
Maynard
Maynard
Mayo
McBride
McCue
McDonald
McGuire
McGuire
McGuire
Melton
Mendenhall
Mentzer
Merrick

SCI/President
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Retired
Mical Kupke, MD/MPH
BP Exploration (Alaska)
GCI - Sr. Vice President
Dittman Research & Communications
Builders Choice
Alaska Regional Hospital
First National Bank
Fairweather LLC
N/A - Retired
N/A - Homemaker
New Horizons Telecom Inc. - CEO
Michael Foster & Associates - Vice President
N/A
Midas Alaska
Alaska Travel Industry Association
Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce
N/A
Petro Marine Services - Anchorage
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Linford of Alaska, Inc. - Wholesale Foods
Alaska Support Industry Alliance
Walmart Stores
Parker Smith & Feek, Inc.
Afognak Native Corporation
N/A
N/A
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Alaska Manufactured Housing Association
AFN
Old Harbor Native Coporation
Denali Foods, Inc.
Alaska Business Monthly
AT Publishing & Printing
Conoco
Senator Sullivan - staff
Nana Development Corp. Vice President
Umialik Insurance Company
Council of Alaska Producers
Insurance Brokers of Alaska
N/A - Retired
N/A - Retired
North Star Behavioral Health System
Automatic Welding & Supply Corp.
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Saltchuk
Retired
Consultant
St. Elias Specialty Hospital
Alaska Chadux Corporation
James W. Mendenhall, P.E.
The Superior Group Inc.
Laborers local 341 - Laborer

mkohler@avec org
mjkupke@msn.com
peter.laliberte@bp com
N

N
matt@dittmanresearch.com
mark@bcialaska.com
kjerstin.lastufka@hcahealthcare.com
infinity.ak@gmail.com

N
N
N
N
N

N
N
N
N
N
jlentfer@gci.net
sleonard@alaskatia.org
ferry.steph@gmail.com

N

N
kurtl@petro49 com
lindskoogw@akrr.com
suelinford@gmail.com
rlogan@alaskaalliance.com
kevin.loscotoff@wal-mart.com
gsloudon@psfinc com
llukin@afognak.com

N
N

N
N
john@agcak.org
bobmaier@gci.net
bmallott@nativefederation.org

N

N
dsmartens@denalifoods.com
jason@akbizmag.com
paul@atpublishing com

N
N

N
N
stacey.matteson@umialik.com
kjmatthias@alaskaproducers.org
tmaudsley@insurancebrokersak.com

N
N

N
N
andrew.mayo@uhsinc.com
curt@awsc.com
d.mccue@alaskausa.org
hmcdonald@saltchuk.com
lesil@me.com
patti@pattimcguire.com
Mmelton@chadux.com
jim@jwmendenhall.com
tmentzer@corp-tsgi com

N

N

 Jason
Keith
Corey
Debbi
A. John
Sophie
Patty
Kara
Kristy
Jason
Ina
Ben
Brian
Tami
Joseph
Hans
Lori
Terri
Angie
Amy
Craig
Jenny-Lyn
Crystal
Christine
Nancy
Gloria
Brad
Chad
Tom
Kurt
Lisa
Gordon
Sean
Crawford
Mary Ann
Henry
Juna
Bob
Jaylene
Walt
Gail
Tina
Joe
Bill
Claiborne
Marilyn
Carolyn
Ken
Jeremy
Dana
Michael
Cory
Rafel
Joe
Ashley

Metrokin
Meyer
Meyers
Miller
Minder
Minich
Mongold
Moriarty
Mossanen
Motyka
Mueller
Mulligan
Murkowski
Murray
Murry
Neidig
Nelson
Nettles
Newby
Nibert
Nodtvedt
Nunez
Nygard
O'Connor
Olzack
O'Neill
Osborne
Padgett
Panamaroff
Parkan
Parker
Parker
Parnell
Patkotak
Pease
Penney
Penney
Penny
Peterson-Nyren
Phillips
Phillips
Pidgeon
Plesha
Popp
Porter
Porter
Pratt
Prestegard
Price
Pruhs
Pyziak
Quarles
Quepons
Ralston
Reed

Bristol Bay Native Corporation
AGDC
Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Center
TDL Staffing, Inc
Great Northwest, Inc.
CIRI
Mt. McKinley Bank
Alaska Oil and Gas Association
Denali Brewing Company
49th State Brewery
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Chamber of Commerce
Brian Murkowski Energy Consulting, LLC
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
KeyBank of Alaska - Anchorage Benson Boulevard Branch
ExxonMobil
Hilcorp Alaska LLC
Central Peninsula Hospital
Homer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
Alaska National Insurance Company
OTW Transportation
MatSu Business Alliance
Alaska Telephone Association
The JSCO Group - Merrill Lynch
Cook Inlet Tribal Council - President
Northern Oilfield Services Inc.
Congressman Don Young - staff
Koniag, Inc.
Donlin Gold LLC
Parker Horn Company
GP Consulting, Inc. - Government Relations
Navigate North Consultants
N/A
MAP Consulting
Penco Properties
MoA - Director, Employee Benefits
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
N/A
N/A - Retired
GCI
Trident Seafoods Corporation
AEDC
NCP Design/Build - Architect
N/A
Alaska Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Paragon Interior Construction
Americans for Prosperity - Alaska
Pruhs Corporation - President
Sysco Food Services of Alaska
ExxonMobil
Culmination Motorsports
Ashley Reed Associates

jmetrokin@bbnc.net
atmmeyers@hotmail com
dmiller@TDLstaffing com
info@grtnw com
pmongold@mtmckinleybank.com
moriarty@aoga.org
kristym@denalibrewing.com
jason@dv3corp.com
ina@wasillachamber.org
N

N
murkowskibrian@gmail com
tami@soldotnachamber.com
joseph.murry@key com
hans.neidig@exxonmobil.com
lnelson@hilcorp.com
tnettles@cpgh.org
angienewby1@gmail.com
amy@abcalaska org
cnodtvedt@alaskanational.com
otwalaska@gmail.com
nygard.crystal@gmail.com
oconnor@alaskatel.org
nancy olzack@ml.com

N

N

N

N

brad.osborne@nosi.com
tpanamaroff@koniag.com
kparkan@donlingold.com
parkerhorn1@gmail com
N

N

N

N

sparnell@navnorth.us
mpease@acsalaska.net
hpenney@pencoak com
N

N

N
N

N
N

jpnyren@kenaitze.org

tpidgeon@gci.com
joep@tridentseafoods.com
N
N

N
N
capratt@uaa.alaska.edu
ken@akdirtt.com
jprice@afphq.org

N

N
pyziak.michael@sea.sysco.com
cory.quarles@exxonmobil.com
culminationmotorsports@gmail.com

State Lobyist

ashleyreed@gci.net

 Paul
Debbie
Janet
Kim
Brent
Ralph
Nichola
Josh
Steve
Jerry
Rex
Angela
Marilyn
Kathlene
Margaret
Todd
Suzanne
John
Ralph
Helvi
Mike
Bill
Julie
Heather
Renee
Richard
Gail
Ed
Aaron
Anne
Lynne
Dan
Orin
Marisa
Bill
Lorna
Dale
Gov Bill
Tom
Jack
John
Rita
Matt
Lorali
Bardon
John
Junco
Amy
Mark
Brenda
Doug
Amos
Daryl
Rick
Greg

Reid
Reinwand
Reiser
Reitmeier
Renfrew
Renzi
Reudy
Revak
Ribuffo
Rock
Rock
Rodell
Romano
Rowell
Russell
Rust
Rust
Rusyniak
Samuels
Sandvik
Satre
Satterburg
Saupe
Savery
Schofield
Schok
Schubert
Schubert
Schutt
Seneca
Seville
Seybert
Seybert
Sharrah
Sharrow
Shaw
Shaw
Sheffield
Shepherd
Sheppard
Shively
Sholton
Shuckerow
Simon
Simons
Sims
Skinner
Slinker
Smith
Smith
Smith
Snoddy
Sobek
Solie
Spears

Sagaya Corporation
Brilliant Media Strategies
Chugach Electric
ANCSA Regional Association
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
ANVCA - Director
Senator Sullivan - staff
Port of Anchorage
Medallion Foundation, Inc.
ASRC
AK PFD
Alaska Airlines
Senator Sullivan - staff
Seekins Ford Lincoln
Rust's
K2
Tok Chamber of Commerce
Holland America Group/Princess Cruises
N/A - Retired
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
Self Employed - Attorney
Visit Anchorage
Altman, Rogers & Co., APC
TSS, Inc.
Flowline Alaska, Inc.
Bering Strait Native Corp. - CEO
N/A
Doyon Limited
Consumer Energy Alliance Alaska
Parker Smith & Feek, Inc.
Peninsula Airways, Inc. - Executive
N/A - Retired
Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
N/A - Retired
Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo LLC
FedEx
N/A - Retired
Dimond Center Hotel
Walsh   Sheppard
The Pebble Partnership - Chairman
N/A - Retired
Congressman Don Young - staff
Usibelli
Alaska Pacific Leasing Company
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
A & P America & Pacific Tours, Inc.
Pfeffer Development
Vitus Energy, LLC
Petrotechnical Resources Alaska
ASRC Energy Services - President & CEO
ATCO Structures and Logistics
Insulfoam
Tower Hill Mines - Livengood Gold Project
SMG of Alaska, Inc.

preid@newsagaya.com
debbie.reinwand@brilliantak.com
kim@ancsaceos.org
brenfrew@asrc.com
director@palmerchamber.org
N
N

N
N
ribuffos@muni.org
jerry@MedallionFoundation.org

marilyn.romano@alaskaair.com
N

N
margaret@seekins.com

info@tokalaskainfo.com
rsamuels@hollandamerica.com
N

N

N

N

msatre@hecla-mining.com
jsaupe@anchorage.net
heathers@altrogco.com
renee@tss-safety.com
genevieve@flowline-alaska.com
N
N

N
N
schutta@doyon.com
Ceaak@consumerenergyalliance.org
ljseville@psfinc com

N
N

N
N

N

N

marisa@fairbankschamber.org
lorna shaw@smmpogo.com
jimmy.shaw@fedex.com
N

N
tshepherd@dimondcenterhotel.com
jack@walshsheppard.com

N
N
N

N
N
N
bardon@alaskan com
john sims@enstarnaturalgas com
apjunco@alaska.net
aslinker@pfefferdevelopment.com
mark.smith@vitusmarine.com
bsmith@petroak.com

N

N
amos.snoddy@atcosl.com
daryl.sobek@insulfoam com
rsolie@ithmines.com
greg@anchorageconventioncenters.com

 John
Jeanine
Brenda
Renee
Gail
Bill
Misty
Tiffany
Kathryn
John
Casey
Tim
Michael
Kevin
Tara
JP
Bob
Maynard
Sara
Andrew
Jesse
Curtis
Josie
Lee
Ken
Aves
Dana
Rick
Mead
Nancy
Jamie
James
Fran
Susan
Joe
Cheri
Deborah
Rudi
Natasha
Steve
Ed
Toni
Bill
William
Anne
Doug
Jerry
Bill
Janet
Geoff
McKenna
George
Brenda
Chuck
Jack

Springsteen
St. John
Staats
Staley
Stanfield
Statlberg
Steed
Stock
Strle
Sturgeon
Sullivan
Sullivan
Sweeney
Sweeney
Sweeney
Tangen
Tannahill
Tapp
Taylor
Teuber
Thacker
Thayer
Thayer
Thibert
Thompson
Thompson
Thorp Patterson
Thorton
Treadwell
Trunnell
Turner
Udelhoven
Ulmer
Urbach
Usibelli
Valdez
Vo
Von Imhof
Von Imhof
Wackowski
Waite
Walker
Walker
Walsh
Walton (Young)
Ward
Ward
Watterson
Weiss
Welch
Wentworth
Weurch
Weurch
Wiegers
Wilbur Jr.

AIDEA
Lynden
Stewart Title of Alaska
Birchwood Homes
Petroleum Club of Anchorage
PACBLU
Northrim Benefits Group, LLC
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
N/A
Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC
Alaska Railroad Corporation - Manger/External Affairs
Sweeney's Clothing
Senator Murkowski - staff
ASRC - Vice President
Attorney
First National Bank Alaska - Anchorage Main Branch
Hawk Consultants LLC - Manager
Senator Sullivan - staff
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
All Pro B&J Forklift
Alaska Chamber of Commerce - President/CEO
N/A
Chugach Electric Association
Pacific Star Energy
Alaska Trucking Association
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce
Retired
PT Capital - Investor
AES Electric Supply Inc
Chevrolet of South Anchorage
Udelhoven Oilfield System Services, Inc.
Seward Chamber of Commerce, Conference & Visitors Bureau
Usibelli
Alaska Sales & Service
Senator Murkowski - staff
Delta Leasing LLC
RNV Management Services
DOI
Spenard Builders Supply - Anchorage Corp Office
Logistics, LLC
Governor, State of AK
Ravn Alaska
Congressman Young's wife
Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce
Former AK State Senator
Watterson Construction Company
BP Alaska
Date-Line Digital Printing
Wilton Adjustment Service, Inc.
N/A
N/A
A & A Roofing
Design Alaska

jjohn@lynden.com
brenda.staats@stewart.com
renees@birchwoodhomesak.com
gail stanfield@petroclub.net
msteed@pacblu.com
tstock@northrimbenefits.com
kstrle@newsminer.com
N

N

N

N

N
N

N
N

N
N

N
N

casey sullivan@caelusenergy.com
sweeneyclothing1@gci.net

rstanna@hotmail.com

ateuber@anthc.org
jesse@allproak.com
N
N

N
N
lee_thibert@chugachelectric com
ken@pacificstarenergy.com
aves@aktrucks org
executivedirector@cer.org

N

N
sales@aes-electric com
jturner@lithia com
judelhoven@udelhoven.com
suzurbach@gmail.com

N

N

N

N

cheri@aksales com
deborah vo@murkowski.senate.gov
rvonimhof@deltaleasing.com
nvonimhof@ak.net
ewaite@sbsalaska.com
toni@logisticsllc.com

N

N

N

N

william.walsh@flyravn com
doug.ward@vigorindustrial.com
billwatterson@wattersonconstruction com
N

N
geoff@datelinedigital.com
mckenna-wentworth@wiltonalaska.com

N
N

N
N
cwiegers@aaroofing.biz
jack@designalaska.com

 David
Mike
Kennie
Brenda
Rich
Lon
Laurie
Kate
Tim
Kristina
Shalanda
William
Don
Grace
Gene

Wilkins
Wilkinson
Williams
Wilmes
Wilson
Wilson
Wolf
Wolgemuth
Woolston
Woolston
Worthington
Wright
Young
Yu
Zerkel

Hilcorp
State Farm Insurance Companies
Denali Occupational Health
Medical Park Family Care, Inc.
Transgroup Worldwide Logistics
The Wilson Agency, LLC
Foraker Group
Senator Sullivan - staff
Northwest Strategies - Advertising
Quintillion - VP
Clarion Suites Downtown
Wrightway Auto Carriers - Owner
Congressman for All Alaska
Diamond Tuxedo Rentals - Owner
N/A

mike.wilkinson.be11@statefarm.com
kwilliams@sleepcentersofalaska.com
bwilmes@mpfcak.com
richw.anc@transgroup.com
lonw@thewilsonagency.com
lwolf@forakergroup.org
N
N
N

N
N
N

N
N
N
N

N
N
N
N

gm ak030@choicehotels.com

 United States Department of the Interior
Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary

Norway, Greenland, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Draft: 5/25/2017

1

 TRIP SUMMARY
THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO

CODEL, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Weather:
Tromsdalen, Norway
Hammerfest, Norway
Trondheim, Norway

Thule Air Base, Greenland
Deadhorse, AK
Fairbanks, AK

Byers Lake, AK
Denali National Park, AK

Anchorage, AK

Boise, ID

Time Zone:
Norway
Greenland
Alaska
Idaho

High 40º, Low 34º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of PM Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 AM)
High 36º, Low 33º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of AM Snow Showers
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 55º, Low 48º; Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 63º, Low 50º; Cloudy; 80% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 34º, Low 35º; Partly Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 39º, Low 29º; Sunny; 10% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 59º, Low 38º; Partly Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 PM)
High 62º, Low 40º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 52º, Low 36º; Partly Sunny; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 56º, Low 37º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 PM)
High 60º, Low 40º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Monday - May 29 AM)
High 56º, Low 44º; Mostly Cloudy; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Monday - May 29 PM)
High 58º, Low 46º; Mostly Cloudy; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Tuesday - May 30)
High 61º, Low 47º; Mostly Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Wednesday - May 31)
High 85º, Low 59º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Thursday - June 1)
High 82º, Low 59º; Mostly Sunny; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - June 2))
Central European Summer Time (+6 hours from DC)
Atlantic Daylight Time (+5 hours from DC)
Alaska Daylight Time (-4 hours from DC)
Mountain Daylight Time (-2 hours from DC)

2

 -

Advance (Norway):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Fairbanks, AK):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Byers Lake, AK):
Security Advance
Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

Advance (Denali National Park):
Security Advance
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Advance
Rusty Roddy
Advance
Aaron Thiele
Advance (Anchorage, AK):​
Security Advance
Advance
Advance
Advance (Boise, ID):​
Security Advance
Security Advance
Advance

-

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
(b) (6)
Aaron Thiele
(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline Boulton

Traveling Staff:
Agent in Charge (5/25-6/1)
Agent in Charge (6/1-6/3)
Special Assistant, Congressional Affairs
Communications Director
Senior Advisor for Alaska Affairs
Senior Advisor on Energy
Photographer

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Vincent DeVito
Tami Heilemann

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
Norway: Casual
Greenland: Casual
Alaska: Blazer and Casual
Idaho: Blazer, jeans

3

 Thursday, May 25, 2017
Washington, DC → Tromso, Norway
6:00-6:45pm EDT:

7:00pm EDT9:45am CEST:

Depart Department of the Interior en route Andrews Air Force Base
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Drive time:
~45 minutes
Wheels up Washington, DC en route Tromso, Norway (TOS)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
8 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Any meals purchased will be invoiced later
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE EDT to CEST (+6 hours)

Friday, May 26, 2017
Tromso, Norway → Hammerfest, Norway → Trondheim, Norway
9:45-10:30am CEST:

10:30am CEST11:20am CEST:

Wheels down Tromso, Norway
Location:
Greeted By:
Jim DeHart, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Kristin Westphal, Control Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Patrick Martino, ESTH Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Wheels up Tromso, Norway (TOS) en route Hammerfest, Norway (HFT)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
50 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers

11:20-11:30pm CEST:

Wheels Down Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) // Proceed to Chartered Vehicle
Location:
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Greeted By:
Marianne Næss, Hammerfest Deputy Mayor

11:30-11:40am CEST:

Depart Airport en route Melkøya, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus

11:40am CEST:

Arrive Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya

11:40-12:30pm CEST:

Lunch & Briefing at Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Participants:
Eldar S​ætre, CEO
Per Arne Solend

4

 Press:
Format:

Andrew Lloyd, VP for Communication
Unni Merethe Skorstad Fjær, VP for ​Melkøya
Melissa Shute
Closed
Set of 3 10-minute presentations

12:30pm CEST:

Group Photo at Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Note:
Spouses depart for cultural briefing with local reindeer herders; will
meet up with group at 3:00 at Hammerfest City Hall

12:30-1:30pm CEST:

Tour of Snohvit Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Participants:
Eldar S​ætre, CEO
Per Arne Solend
Andrew Lloyd, VP for Communication
Unni Merethe Skorstad Fjær, VP for ​Melkøya
Melissa Shute
Press:
Closed
Note:
Weapons-free facility

1:30-1:45pm CEST:

Depart Melkøya en route Hammerfest
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Rådhusplassen 1
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus

1:45-3:15pm CEST:
Ancient

Meeting with Hammerfest Government Officials & Ceremony for Royal and
Polar Bear Society (Isbjørnklubben)
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Possible pull aside with the Norwegian Government
Note:
Polar Bear Society costs $30/person to join; they accept credit card

3:15-3:25pm CEST:

3:30pm CEST5:40pm CEST:

Depart City Hall en route Airport
Location:
Havnegata 3
9615 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Vehicle
Wheels up Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) en route Trondheim, Norway (TRD)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
2 hours, 10 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers

5:40-5:45pm CEST:

Wheels down Trondheim, Norway // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
7500 Stjørdal, Norway

5:45-6:00pm CEST:

Depart Airport en route RON

5

 Location:

Scandic Hell Hotel
Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway

Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus
6:00-6:25pm CEST:

Brief Refresh at RON

6:25-7:00pm CEST:

Depart RON en route Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden),
Trondheim
Location:
Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden)
Kongsgårds gate 1b, 7013
Trondheim, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus

7:00-9:00pm CEST:

Dinner Hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Location:
Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden)
Kongsgårds gate 1b, 7013
Trondheim, Norway
Greeted By:
Marit Berger Røsland, MFA State Secretary
Attendees:
State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland
NTNU Pro-Rektor Helge Klungland
SINTEF CEO Inge Gran
NHO Regional Director Tord Lien
OKEA Erik Haugane
Mayor of Stjørdal Ivar Vigdenes
Norwegian Armed Forces Commodore Fromreide Sommer
Norwegian Ambassador to the United States Kåre R. Aas
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director Torleiv Opland
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Advisor Thomas Høgseth
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Senior Advisor Bjørn C. Rydmark
Note:
Includes 10-minute self-guided tour of Nidaros Cathedral (next door)

9:00-9:35pm CEST:

Depart Restaurant en route RON
Location:
Scandic Hell Hotel
Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus:

9:35pm CEST:

RON

Saturday, May 27, 2017
Trondheim, Norway → Thule Air Base, Greenland → Deadhorse, AK → Fairbanks, AK
6:45am CEST:

Check Out // Drop Luggage with Waters and Lawson in Lobby

7:15-7:30am CEST:

Depart Scandic Hell Hotel en route Værnes Garrison
Location:
Vehicle Manifest: Charter Bus
Note:
Joined by ​MFA State Secretary Røsland, Director Torleiv Opland,
Senior Advisor Bjørn C. Rydmark, Advisor Thomas Høgseth

6

 Drive time:

~ 15 minutes without traffic

7:30-8:40am CEST:

Arrive Værnes Garrison // Breakfast with Marine Rotational Force-Europe
(MRF-E)
Greeted By:
Col Doug Bruun, USMC
Press:
Closed
Cost:
$4.30 per person

8:40-8:55am CEST:

Depart Værnes Garrison en route Airport
Location:
Vehicle Manifest: Charter Bus
Drive time:
~ 15 minutes without traffic

9:00am CEST9:45am ADT:

Wheels up Trondheim, Norway (TRD) en route Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
5 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE CEST to ADT (-5 hours)

9:45-9:55am ADT:

Wheels down Thule Air Base, Greenland // Welcome Briefing
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal
Press:
Closed

9:55-11:00am ADT:

Board Surreys, Windshield Tour of Installation & Control Tower\
Location:
Thule Air Base
Participants:
Col Chris Eagan
Lt Col Scott Schmunk

11:00-11:15am ADT:

Return to Terminal // Military Meet & Greet
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal

11:15am ADT9:55am AKDT:

9:55-10:00am AKDT:

Wheels up Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU) en route Deadhorse, AK (SCC)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
3 hours, 40 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE ADT to AKDT (-5 hours)
Wheels Down Deadhorse, AK // Proceed to Vehicle

10:00-10:40am AKDT: Depart Airport en route Pump Station One
Vehicle Manifest:
Alyeska Bus
10:40-11:15am AKDT: Tour of Pump Station One
11:15-11:35am AKDT: Depart Pump Station One en route Airport
11:35-12:00pm AKDT: Wheels up Deadhorse, AK (SCC) en route Alpine
Flight:
Charter Flight
Flight time:
25 minutes

7

 AiC:
Staff:
Note:
12:00-3:30pm AKDT:

3:30pm AKDT6:00pm AKDT:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Spouses continue on MILAIR to Fairbanks, AK (arrival: 1:15pm
AKDT)

Arrive ConocoPhillips CD5 Drill Site // Lunch // Tour of Drill Site
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Weapons-free facility
Cost:
$25 per person--to be invoiced later
Wheels up Alpine, AK en route Fairbanks, AK
Flight:
Charter Flight
Flight time:
2 hours, 30 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Flight will go over the Coastal Plain + ANWR

6:00-6:05pm AKDT:

Wheels down Fairbanks International Airport
Location:
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709

6:05-6:20pm AKDT:

Media Availability at Airport
Location:
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Staff:
Micah Chambers

6:20-6:35pm AKDT:

Depart Airport en route Dinner
Location:
1022 Chena Pump Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709

6:35-8:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Senator Lisa Murkowski & CODEL Delegation

8:30-8:40pm AKDT:

Depart en route RON
Location:
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Note:
Note:

Mrs. Zinke departs for airport Sunday morning
Breakfast available at hotel Sunday morning & included in room rate

Sunday, May 28, 2017
Fairbanks, AK → Byers Lake, AK → Denali
9:30-1:00pm AKDT:

Depart RON en route Byers Lake, AK

8

 Location:
Alaska Veterans Memorial at Mile 147.1, Parks Highway
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vehicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:

~3 hours, 30 minutes

1:00-1:30pm AKDT:

Arrive Byers Lake // Greet Rolling Thunder Bikers with Senator Lisa Murkowski
Location:
Parking area 10 miles south of Alaska Veterans Memorial Site
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

1:30-2:00pm AKDT:

Drive to Memorial Day Ceremony Site
Location:
Alaska Veterans Memorial at Mile 147.1, Parks Highway
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vechicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann

2:00-2:45pm AKDT:

Memorial Day Ceremony
Press:
Open
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

2:45-5:00pm AKDT:

Depart Byers Lake, AK en route Denali National Park & Preserve
Location:
Alaska Highway 3 / George Parks Highway
Mile 237
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vechicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:

9

 Drive Time:

Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann
~2 hours

5:00-5:10pm AKDT:

Arrive Denali National Park & Preserve
Location:
Denali National Park & Preserve Entrance Welcome Sign
Met by:
Don Striker, Superintendent - Denali National Park & Preserve
Denise Swanke, Deputy Superintendent, Denali National Park &
Preserve
Nancy Holman, Chief Ranger, Interpretation & Education
John Quinley, NPS Associate Regional Director, Communications and
Operations
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Note: Photo Op upon arrival at Denali entrance welcome sign

5:10-5:20pm AKDT:

Drive to Denali National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center
Vehicle Manifest:
AK State Trooper Lead Vechicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Don Striker, Superintendent - Denali National Park & Preserve
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann

5:20-5:30pm AKDT:

Proceed to Denali National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center for Passport Stamp
Participants:
Dawn Conroy, U.S. Park Service Ranger
Dexter Armstrong, U.S. Park Service Ranger

5:30-5:35pm AKDT:

Walk to Historic Headquarters, Park Kennels & Alaska Regional Communications
Center
Participants:
Ashley Guevara, U.S. Park Service Ranger

5:35-7:00pm AKDT:

Training Dog Sled Simulation & Volunteer Dog Walk & Visit Statewide NPS
Dispatch Operation

7:00-8:15pm AKDT:

Cookout with Park Leadership (and spouses) and 5-6 Park Rangers
Location:
Deputy Superintendent’s House
Participants:
RKZ
6 NPS Division Chiefs & Spouses
6 NPS Rangers
DOI Traveling Staff / Security Detail

8:15-8:30pm AKDT:

Depart Denali National Park & Preserve en route RON
Vehicle Manifest:

10

 AK State Trooper Lead Vechicle:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann
8:30pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Grande Denali Lodge
238 George Parks Highway
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755

Monday, May 29, 2017
Denali → Anchorage, AK
Denali Tour
Depart for Anchorage
8:00-9:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Governor Bill Walker
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
Club Room No. 2
Participants:
RZ
Governor Bill Walker
Scott Kendall, Chief of Staff
2 others
3 RZ staff
Format:
8 person table

TBD-TBDpm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Anchorage, AK
TBD-TBDam AKDT:

HOLD: Morning Press

8:45-8:55am AKDT:

Depart RON en route Senator Dan Sullivan’s Office
Location:
510 L Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

11

 Drive Time:

Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann
~2 minutes (~5 minute walk)

8:55-9:00am AKDT:

Arrive Offices of Senator Dan Sullivan
Met by:
Senator Dan Sullivan
Note:
Upon arrival to 7th floor office space, RKZ & Senator Sullivan will
participate in photo op with Senator Sullivan’s staff

9:00-10:00am AKDT:
Sullivan

Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Veterans Roundtable with Senator Dan
Location:
Participants:

Press:
Staff:

Advance:
Note:
Note:

510 L Street, Suite 750
Anchorage, AK 99501
RZ
Senator Dan Sullivan
Nelson Angapak, U.S. Army (Meeting Leader for AFN Veteran’s
Group)
Bill Thomas, U.S. Army (Former State Legislator)
Emil Notti, U.S. Navy (First President of AFN & Former Commerce
Commissioner)
Eben Olrun, U.S. Marines (Former Chairman of Alaska Native
Veterans Association & Current Treasurer of ANVC)
Benno Cleveland, U.S. Army (National VA Advisory Committeeman
On Minority Veterans & ANVC Vice Chairman)
George Bennett Sr., U.S. Army (Chairman, ANVC)
Lawrence Armour, U.S. Navy (Mayor of Klawock)
Chester Ballot, U.S. Army (Native Veteran Advocate)
Jerry Ward, U.S. Navy (ANVC Founding Member / First President &
Trump Campaign Tribal Liaison)
Nick Jackson, U.S. Army (Ahtna Region - Tentative)
Jason Bourdekofsky (Pribilof Islands - Tentative)
Mike Fleagle (Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Dan Sullivan)
Kate Wolgemuth (Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Dan
Sullivan)
Josh Revak (Military and Veterans Affiars Liaison, Office of Senator
Dan Sullivan)
Closed
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Photo spray at beginning of meeting
The primary focus of the meeting will be S785, the Alaska Native
Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act

10:00-10:15am AKDT: Depart Senator Dan Sullivan’s Office en route DOI Regional Office of Aviation
Services (OAS)
Location:
4405 Lear Court
OAS Main Entrance
Anchorage, AK 99502

12

 Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~5 minutes
10:15-10:35am AKDT: Arrive DOI Regional OAS & Proceed to Walking Tour of Facility
Met by:
Kevin Fox, OAS Regional Director
Patrick Clark, OAS Chief of Maintenance for Department Certified
Repair Station
Format:
Tour includes airport hangar maintenance complex, preparation station
For float change for aircraft, Lake Hood sea plane base, visit with
mechanics
10:35-11:35am AKDT: Alaska Cooperative Planning Group Meeting
Location:
OAS Main Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Participants:
Steve Wackowski, Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Alaska
Bud Cribley, BLM State Director
Ted Murphy, BLM Associate State Director
Jim Kendall, BOEM Regional Director
Kevin Fox, OAS Regional Director
John Quinley, NPS Associate Regional Director, Communications &
Operations
Dee Williams, USGS Deputy Regional Director
Phil Johnson, OEPC Regional Environmental Officer
Joe Darnell, SOL Regional Solicitor
Greg Siekaniec, FWS Regional Director
Mark Fesmire, BSEE Regional Director
Kathy Cline (or Lynn Polacca), BIA Acting Regional Director
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
11:35-12:30pm AKDT: BBQ Lunch Hosted by OAS
Location:
OAS Break Room
Participants:
RKZ
12 Alaska Cooperative Planning Group Meeting Participants
15 OAS Staff
DOI traveling staff / detail
12:30-12:45pm AKDT: Depart OAS Regional Office en route BOEM Office
Vehicle Manifest:

13

 Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
12:45-1:45pm AKDT:

Energy Briefing
Location:
BOEM Office
3801 Centerpoint Dr Ste 500
Anchorage AK 99503-5820
Participants:
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Format:
3 topics, 20 minutes each

1:45-2:00pm AKDT:

Depart BOEM en route ???
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

2:00-3:00pm AKDT:

Remarks at DOI Employee Meeting
Location:
Attendees:
200-300 DOI Employees
Format:
Backdrop is ???
Steve Wackowski introduces RKZ, RKZ delivers remarks, Q & A

3:10-3:25pm AKDT:

Depart en route Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)

3:25-3:30pm AKDT:

Arrive CIRI & Proceed to Alaska Federation of Native Meeting
Met by:

3:30-4:30pm AKDT:

Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting
Location:
Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)
725 East Fireweed
Suite 800
Anchorage, AK 99503
Participants:
RKZ

14

 Staff:

Senator Lisa Murkowski
Senator Dan Sullivan
Representative Don Young
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

4:30-4:45pm AKDT:

Depart Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting en route Egan Convention Center
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann

4:45-5:30pm AKDT:

Hold in Vehicle for Personal Time

5:30-7:30pm AKDT:

Alaska Chamber of Commerce Reception with Alaska Congressional Delegation
Location:
William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
Explorer’s Hall - La Perouse Room
Main Lobby Level
555 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Attendees:
450 guests invited
Press:
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
Riser, podium, mic. American & U.S. Flags backdrop
Program:
5:40pm:
Curtis Thayer, Alaska Chamber President &
CEO, delivers welcoming remarks
5:45pm:
Congressman Don Young delivers remarks
5:50pm:
Senator Dan Sullivan delivers remarks
5:55pm:
Senator Lisa Murkowski delivers remarks &
Introduces RKZ
6:00pm:
RKZ delivers brief remarks
6:05pm:
Program concludes
Note: Hors d’oeuvres, coffee, water will be served. Cash bar.

7:00-8:30pm AKDT:

Dinner
Location:

8:30-8:45pm AKDT:

Depart ??? en route RON

15

 Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
8:30pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Anchorage, AK
9:50-10:00am AKDT:

Depart RON en route U.S. Department of the Interior
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Vincent DeVito
Tami Heilemann

10:00-10:30am AKDT: Meeting with Tara Sweeney
Location:
Department of the Interior
Suite 100
1689 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Staff:
None
10:30-11:00am AKDT: HOLD: Mayor Harry Brower, North Slope Borough
Location:
Department of the Interior
Suite 100
1689 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Vincent DeVito
Laura Rigas
11:00-11:15am AKDT: Depart en route Dena’ina Convention Center

16

 11:15-11:30am AKDT: Hold in Vehicle
11:30-1:00pm AKDT:

Remarks at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association Annual Conference
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
600 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Participants:
~500 attendees
Press:
Open
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Vincent DeVito
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
11:45am:
AOGA President & CEO Kara Moriarty welcomes
& introduces Cory Quarles, ExxonMobil Alaska
Production Manager
11:55am:
Cory Quarles introduces Senator Lisa Murkowski
12:00pm:
Senator Lisa Murkowski delivers remarks &
introduces RKZ
12:15pm:
RKZ delivers remarks
12:30pm:
RKZ concludes remarks & signs Secretarial Order
12:35pm:
RKZ participates in Q & A Session with Kara
Moriarty
12:55pm:
RKZ exits stage & AOGA presents award for
Contractor of the Year for Safety Performance to
Alaska Clean Seas
1:00pm:
Kara Moriarty delivers closing remarks
1:00pm:
RKZ & Senator Lisa Murkowski exit to host media
Availability
Note: Trade craft representatives & Pipe Union Alaska Regional representatives will
stand behind RKZ during Secretarial Order Signing

1:00-1:30pm AKDT:

Media Availability
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
Floor down from AOGA Conference
Participants:
RKZ
Senator Lisa Murkowski

1:30-1:35pm AKDT:

Depart Dena’ina Convention Center en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy

17

 Drive Time:

Aaron Thiele
Vincent DeVito
Tami Heilemann
~3 minutes

1:35-2:00pm AKDT:

Change into Casual Attire
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

2:00-2:25pm AKDT:

Depart RON en route Nike Site Summit
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~25 minutes

2:25-2:30pm AKDT:

Arrive Arctic Valley Nike Site Summit & Proceed to Bus
Location:
Alaskan Command Headquarters (ALCOM)
Met by:
Vehicle Manifest:
DV Surrey 22 Passenger Bus:
RKZ
John Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager, Nike Site Summit (JBER)
Jim Renkert, Founder, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Greg Durocher, Director, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann

2:30-2:50pm AKDT:

Depart ALCOM Headquarters en route Bryant Army Airfield
Note: John Scudder will provide briefing per Nike Site Summit during bus ride

2:50-3:00pm AKDT:

Arrive Bryant Army Airfield for Flight Briefing // Board Helicopter
Vehicle Manifest:
UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter:
RKZ

3:00-3:05pm AKDT:

Depart Bryant Army Airfield en route Nike Site Summit

18

 3:05-4:35pm AKDT:

Arrive Nike Site Summit & Proceed to Tour

4:35-4:50pm AKDT:

Board Helicopter & Depart en route Bryant Army Airfield
Vehicle Manifest:
UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter:
RKZ

4:50-5:15pm AKDT:

Board Bus & Depart en route ALCOM Headquarters
Vehicle Manifest:
DV Surrey 22 Passenger Bus:
RKZ
John Scudder, Cultural Resource Manager, Nike Site Summit (JBER)
Jim Renkert, Founder, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Greg Durocher, Director, Friends of Nike Site Summit
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann

5:15-5:30pm AKDT:

Depart Nike Site Summit en route Anchorage, AK
Location:
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
320 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Vincent DeVito
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~15 minutes

5:30-5:45pm AKDT:

Rep. Don Young Reception
Location:
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
320 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Staff:
None

5:45-7:00pm AKDT:

Dinner With Sportmen’s Group
Location:
49th State Brewing Company
717 West 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Participants:
Eddie Grasser, Vice President, Safari Club International
John Stacey, President, Alaska Professional Hunters Association

19

 Staff:

Steve Wackowski
Laura Regia
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann

7:00-7:10pm AKDT:

Depart en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Vincent DeVito
Tami Heilemann

7:10pm AKDT:

RON

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Anchorage, AK → Boise, ID
5???:am AKDT:

6:25am AKDT10:51am PDT:

10:51-12:15pm PDT:
12:15pm PDT2:44pm MDT:

Depart RON en route Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Location:
5000 West International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99502

Wheels up Anchorage, AK (ANC) en route Seattle, WA (SEA)
Flight:
Alaska 88
Flight time:
3 hours, 26 minutes
RZ Seat:
24D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE AKDT to PDT (+1 hours)
Layover in Seattle, WA // 1 hour, 24 minute layover
Wheels up Seattle, WA (SEA) en route Boise, ID (BOI)
Flight:
Alaska 2390
Flight time:
1 hour, 29 minutes
RZ Seat:
4D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE PDT to MDT (+1 hours)

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 2:44-2:55pm MDT:

Wheels down Boise Airport
Location:
3201 West Airport Way #1000
Boise, ID

2:55-3:10pm MDT:

Depart Boise Airport en route RON

3:15-4:45pm MDT:

HOLD: Work Out

4:45-5:00pm MDT:

Depart RON en route Office of Aviation Services
Location:
300 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Caroline Boulton

5:00-6:00pm MDT:

Office of Aviation Services Tour
Location:
300 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706

6:00-6:05pm MDT:

Depart Office of Aviation Services en route RON
Location:
Courtyard Marriott Boise Downtown
222 South Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Caroline Boulton

6:15pm MDT:

RON
Location:

Courtyard Marriott Boise Downtown
222 South Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83702

Friday, June 2, 2017
Boise, ID
TBD-TBDam MDT:

Depart RON en route Idaho State Capitol Building
Location:
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ

21

 Staff Vehicle:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline Boulton
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas

8:00-9:15am MDT:

Breakfast with Governor Otter & Forestry Leaders
Location:
Governor Otter’s Office
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
TBD
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

9:15-9:25am MDT:

Depart State Capitol en route Boise State University
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center
Boise State University
1910 West University Drive
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~8 minutes

9:30-10:30am MDT:

Joint Forestry Speech
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Attendees:
200-250 people
Senior agency officials
Forestry stakeholders
Boise State researchers & forestry students
Local government officials
Staff:
Advance:
Format:
Stage, 2 stools, wireless mic
15 minute remarks by RZ
15 minute remarks by Secretary Perdue
30 minutes Q&A/discussion with audience

10:30-10:40am MDT:

Depart Boise State University en route National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Location:
3833 Development Avenue
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~10 minutes

10:45-10:50am MDT:

Arrive NIFC
Location:

Jack Wilson Building

22

 Greeted By:

3833 Development Avenue
Boise, ID
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS

10:50-11:00am MDT:

Brief Tour of National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC)
Location:
NIFC
Participants:
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS
Susie Stingley, Manager, NICC
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

11:00-11:15am MDT:

National Wildland Fire Activity Briefing
Location:
National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) Briefing Room
Participants:
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS
Susie Stingley, Manager, NICC
Ed Delgado, National Predictive Services Manager, NIFC
Jeremy Sullens, Wildland Fire Analyst, NIFC
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

11:15-11:50am MDT:

National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group Discussion
Location:
NMAC Briefing Room
Participants:
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS
Susie Stingley, Manager, NICC
Ed Delgado, National Predictive Services Manager, NIFC
Jeremy Sullens, Wildland Fire Analyst, NIFC
Dan Buckley, NPS, NMAC Chair
Aitor Bidaburu, U.S. Fire Administration
Ken Schmid, Division Chief for Fire Operations, BLM
Chris Wilcox, U.S. FWS
Dalan Romero, BIA
Format:
Overview of NIFC
NMAC Responsibilities & Operations
Wildland Fire Management Asset Allocation

11:50-12:10pm MDT:

Press Availability
Location:
Multi-Purpose Room
Participants:
Staff:
Advance:

12:15-1:45pm MDT:

Flight Event with Smoke Jumpers
Location:
Smoke Jumper Loft
Format:
Tour
Outfitting
Fire Crawl for Jumpers
Flight to nearby practice jump site

23

 1:45-1:55pm MDT:

3:06pm MDT4:15pm MDT:

4:15-5:10pm MDT:
5:10pm MDT11:20pm EDT:

Depart NIFC en route Boise Airport
Location:
3201 West Airport Way #1000
Boise, ID 83705
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Wheels up Boise, ID (BOI) en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Flight:
Delta 4457
Flight time:
1 hour, 9 minutes
RZ Seat:
5D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy, Caroline Boulton
Layover in Salt Lake City, UT // 55 minute layover
Wheels up Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) en route Washington, DC (IAD)
Flight:
Delta 2249
Flight time:
4 hours, 10 minutes
RZ Seat:
12C
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy, Caroline Boulton
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE MDT to EDT (+2 hours)

24

 United States Department of the Interior
Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary

Norway, Greenland, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Draft: 5/23/2017

1

 TRIP SUMMARY
THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO

CODEL, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Weather:
Tromsdalen, Norway
Hammerfest, Norway
Trondheim, Norway

Thule Air Base, Greenland
Deadhorse, AK
Fairbanks, AK

Byers Lake, AK
Denali National Park, AK

Anchorage, AK

Boise, ID

Time Zone:
Norway
Greenland
Alaska
Idaho

High 40º, Low 34º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of PM Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 AM)
High 36º, Low 33º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of AM Snow Showers
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 55º, Low 48º; Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 63º, Low 50º; Cloudy; 80% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 34º, Low 35º; Partly Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 39º, Low 29º; Sunny; 10% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 59º, Low 38º; Partly Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 PM)
High 62º, Low 40º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 52º, Low 36º; Partly Sunny; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 56º, Low 37º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 PM)
High 60º, Low 40º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Monday - May 29 AM)
High 56º, Low 44º; Mostly Cloudy; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Monday - May 29 PM)
High 58º, Low 46º; Mostly Cloudy; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Tuesday - May 30)
High 61º, Low 47º; Mostly Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Wednesday - May 31)
High 85º, Low 59º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Thursday - June 1)
High 82º, Low 59º; Mostly Sunny; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - June 2))
Central European Summer Time (+6 hours from DC)
Atlantic Daylight Time (+5 hours from DC)
Alaska Daylight Time (-4 hours from DC)
Mountain Daylight Time (-2 hours from DC)

2

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Advance (Norway):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Fairbanks, AK):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Byers Lake, AK):
Security Advance
Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

Advance (Denali National Park):
Security Advance
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Advance
Rusty Roddy
Advance
Aaron Thiele
Advance (Anchorage, AK):​
Security Advance
Advance
Advance
Advance (Boise, ID):​
Security Advance
Security Advance
Advance

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Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
(b) (6)
Aaron Thiele
(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline Boulton

Traveling Staff:
Agent in Charge (5/25-6/1)
Agent in Charge (6/1-6/3)
Special Assistant, Congressional Affairs
Communications Director
Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Alaska
Photographer

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
Norway: Casual
Greenland: Casual
Alaska: Blazer and Casual
Idaho: Blazer, jeans

3

 Thursday, May 25, 2017
Washington, DC → Tromso, Norway
6:00-6:45pm EDT:

7:00pm EDT9:45am CEST:

Depart Department of the Interior en route Andrews Air Force Base
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Drive time:
~45 minutes
Wheels up Washington, DC en route Tromso, Norway (TOS)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
8 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Any meals purchased will be invoiced later
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE EDT to CEST (+6 hours)

Friday, May 26, 2017
Tromso, Norway → Hammerfest, Norway → Trondheim, Norway
9:45-10:30am CEST:

10:30am CEST11:20am CEST:

Wheels down Tromso, Norway
Location:
Greeted By:
Jim DeHart, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Kristin Westphal, Control Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Patrick Martino, ESTH Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Wheels up Tromso, Norway (TOS) en route Hammerfest, Norway (HFT)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
50 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers

11:20-11:30pm CEST:

Wheels Down Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) // Proceed to Chartered Vehicle
Location:
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Greeted By:
Marianne Næss, Hammerfest Deputy Mayor

11:30-11:40am CEST:

Depart Airport en route Melkøya, Norway
Vehicle Manifest: Chartered Bus

11:40am CEST:

Arrive Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya

11:40-12:30pm CEST:

Lunch & Briefing at Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Participants:
Eldar S​ætre, CEO
Per Arne Solend
Andrew Lloyd, VP for Communication

4

 Press:
Format:

Unni Merethe Skorstad Fjær, VP for ​Melkøya
Melissa Shute
Closed
Set of 3 10-minute presentations

12:30pm CEST:

Group Photo at Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Note:
Spouses depart for cultural briefing with local reindeer herders; will
meet up with group at 3:00 at Hammerfest City Hall

12:30-1:30pm CEST:

Tour of Snohvit Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Participants:
Eldar S​ætre, CEO
Per Arne Solend
Andrew Lloyd, VP for Communication
Unni Merethe Skorstad Fjær, VP for ​Melkøya
Melissa Shute
Press:
Closed
Note:
Weapons-free facility

1:30-1:45pm CEST:

Depart Melkøya en route Hammerfest
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Rådhusplassen 1
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest: Chartered Vehicle

1:45-3:15pm CEST:
Ancient

Meeting with Hammerfest Government Officials & Ceremony for Royal and
Polar Bear Society (Isbjørnklubben)
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Note:
Possible pull aside with the Norwegian Government
Note:
Polar Bear Society costs $30/person to join; they accept credit card

3:15-3:25pm CEST:

3:30pm CEST5:40pm CEST:

Depart City Hall en route Airport
Location:
Havnegata 3
9615 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest: Chartered Vehicle:
Wheels up Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) en route Trondheim, Norway (TRD)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
2 hours, 10 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers

5:40-5:45pm CEST:

Wheels down Trondheim, Norway // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
7500 Stjørdal, Norway

5:45-6:00pm CEST:

Depart Airport en route RON
Location:
Scandic Hell Hotel

5

 Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus:
6:00-6:25pm CEST:

Brief Refresh at RON

6:25-7:00pm CEST:

Depart RON en route Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden),
Trondheim
Location:
Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden)
Kongsgårds gate 1b, 7013
Trondheim, Norway
Vehicle Manifest: Chartered Bus

7:00-9:00pm CEST:

Dinner Hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Location:
Erkebispegården (The Archbishop’s Palace Garden)
Kongsgårds gate 1b, 7013
Trondheim, Norway
Greeted By:
Marit Berger Røsland, MFA State Secretary
Attendees:
State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland
NTNU Pro-Rektor Helge Klungland
SINTEF CEO Inge Gran
NHO Regional Director Tord Lien
OKEA Erik Haugane
Mayor of Stjørdal Ivar Vigdenes
Norwegian Armed Forces Commodore Fromreide Sommer
Norwegian Ambassador to the United States Kåre R. Aas
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director Torleiv Opland
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Advisor Thomas Høgseth
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Senior Advisor Bjørn C. Rydmark
Note:
Includes 10-minute self-guided tour of Nidaros Cathedral (next door)

9:00-9:35pm CEST:

Depart Restaurant en route RON
Location:
Scandic Hell Hotel
Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus:

9:35pm CEST:

RON

Saturday, May 27, 2017
Trondheim, Norway → Thule Air Base, Greenland → Deadhorse, AK → Fairbanks, AK
6:45am CEST:

Check Out // Drop Luggage with Waters and Lawson in Lobby

7:15-7:30am CEST:

Depart Scandic Hell Hotel en route Værnes Garrison
Location:
Vehicle Manifest: Charter Bus
Note:
Joined by ​MFA State Secretary Røsland, Director Torleiv Opland,
Senior Advisor Bjørn C. Rydmark, Advisor Thomas Høgseth
Drive time:
~ 15 minutes without traffic

6

 7:30-8:40am CEST:

Arrive Værnes Garrison // Breakfast with Marine Rotational Force-Europe
(MRF-E)
Greeted By:
Col Doug Bruun, USMC
Press:
Closed
Cost:
$4.30 per person

8:40-8:55am CEST:

Depart Værnes Garrison en route Airport
Location:
Vehicle Manifest: Charter Bus
Drive time:
~ 15 minutes without traffic

9:00am CEST9:45am ADT:

Wheels up Trondheim, Norway (TRD) en route Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
5 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE CEST to ADT (-5 hours)

9:45-9:55am ADT:

Wheels down Thule Air Base, Greenland // Welcome Briefing
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal
Participants:
Press:
Closed

9:55-11:00am ADT:

Board Surreys, Windshield Tour of Installation & Control Tower\
Location:
Thule Air Base
Participants:
Col Chris Eagan
Lt Col Scott Schmunk

11:00-11:15am ADT:

Return to Terminal // Military Meet & Greet
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal

11:15am ADT9:55am AKDT:

9:55-10:00am AKDT:

Wheels up Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU) en route Deadhorse, AK (SCC)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
3 hours, 40 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE ADT to AKDT (-5 hours)
Wheels Down Deadhorse, AK // Proceed to Vehicle

10:00-10:40am AKDT: Depart Airport en route Pump Station One
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Alyeska Bus
10:40-11:15am AKDT: Tour of Pump Station One
Location:
11:15-11:35am AKDT: Depart Pump Station One en route Airport
11:35-12:00pm AKDT: Wheels up Deadhorse, AK (SCC) en route Alpine
Flight:
Charter Flight

7

 Flight time:
AiC:
Staff:
Note:
12:00-3:30pm AKDT:

3:30pm AKDT6:00pm AKDT:

25 minutes
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Spouses continue on MILAIR to Fairbanks, AK (arrival: 1:15pm
AKDT)

Arrive ConocoPhillips CD5 Drill Site // Lunch // Tour of Drill Site
Location:
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Weapons-free facility
Cost:
$25 per person--to be invoiced later
Wheels up Alpine, AK en route Fairbanks, AK
Flight:
Charter Flight
Flight time:
2 hours, 30 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Flight will go over the Coastal Plain + ANWR

6:00-6:05pm AKDT:

Wheels down Fairbanks, AK
Location:
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709

6:05-6:20pm AKDT:

Media Availability at Airport
Location:
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Staff:
Micah Chambers

6:20-6:35pm AKDT:

Depart Airport en route RON
Location:
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

7:00-8:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Senator Murkowski & Delegation

TBDpm AKDT:

RON

Sunday, May 28, 2017
Fairbanks, AK → Byers Lake, AK → Denali
6:00am AKDT:

Breakfast Available
Note:
Included in room rate

9:30-1:00pm AKDT:

Depart RON en route Byers Lake, AK

8

 Location:
Alaska Veterans Memorial at Mile 147.1, Parks Highway
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Steve Wackowski
Drive Time:

~3 hours, 30 minutes

1:00-1:30pm AKDT:

Arrive Byers Lake // Greet Rolling Thunder Bikers with Senator Lisa Murkowski
Location:
Parking area 10 miles south of Alaska Veterans Memorial Site
Staff:
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

1:30-2:00pm AKDT:

Drive to Memorial Day Ceremony Site
Location:
Alaska Veterans Memorial at Mile 147.1, Parks Highway
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Tami Heilemann

2:00-2:45pm AKDT:

Memorial Day Ceremony
Press:
Open
Staff:
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

2:45-5:00pm AKDT:

Depart Byers Lake, AK en route Denali National Park & Preserve
Location:
Alaska Highway 3 / George Parks Highway
Mile 237
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~2 hours

9

 5:00-5:10pm AKDT:

Arrive Denali National Park & Preserve
Location:
Denali National Park & Preserve Entrance Welcome Sign
Met by:
Don Striker, Superintendent - Denali National Park & Preserve
Denise Swanke, Deputy Superintendent, Denali National Park &
Preserve
John Quinley, NPS Associate Regional Director, Communications and
Operations
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

5:10-5:20pm AKDT:

Drive to Denali National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Don Striker, Superintendent - Denali National Park & Preserve
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Tami Heilemann

5:20-5:30pm AKDT:

Proceed to Denali National Park & Preserve Visitor’s Center for Passport Stamp

5:30-5:35pm AKDT:

Walk to Park Kennels & Alaska Regional Communications Center

5:35-7:00pm AKDT:

Training Dog Sled Simulation & Volunteer Dog Walk & Visit Statewide NPS
Dispatch Operation

7:00-8:15pm AKDT:

Cookout with Park Leadership (and spouses) and 5-6 Park Rangers
Location:
Deputy Superintendent’s House
Participants:
RKZ
6 NPS Division Chiefs & Spouses
6 NPS Rangers
DOI Traveling Staff / Security Detail

8:15-8:30pm AKDT:

Depart Denali National Park & Preserve en route RON
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski

8:30pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Grande Denali Lodge
238 George Parks Highway

10

 Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755

Monday, May 29, 2017
Denali → Anchorage, AK
Denali Tour
Depart for Anchorage
8:00-9:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Governor Bill Walker
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
Club Room No. 2
Participants:
RZ
Governor Bill Walker
Scott Kendall, Chief of Staff
2 others
3 RZ staff
Format:
8 person table

TBD-TBDpm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Anchorage, AK
TBD-TBDam AKDT:

HOLD: Morning Press

8:50-9:00am AKDT:

Depart RON en route Senator Dan Sullivan’s Office
Location:
510 L Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Steve Wackowski
Photographer
Drive Time:
~2 minutes (~5 minute walk)

9:00-10:00am AKDT:

Alaska Native Veterans Roundtable with Senator Dan Sullivan
Location:
510 L Street, Suite 750
Anchorage, AK 99501
Participants:
RZ
Senator Dan Sullivan
Nelson Angapak, U.S. Army
Bill Thomas, U.S. Army
Emil Notti, U.S. Navy
Benno Cleveland, U.S. Army

11

 Press:
Staff:
Advance:

George Bennett Sr., U.S. Army
Walter Sampson, U.S. Army
Lawrence Armour, U.S. Navy
Kate Wolgemuth, Legislative Assistant, Senator Sullivan
Josh Revak, Military and Veterans Affiars Liaison, Senator Sullivan
Closed
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

10:00-10:15am AKDT: Depart Senator Dan Sullivan’s Office en route DOI Regional Office of Aviation
Services (OAS)
Location:
4405 Lear Court
Anchorage, AK 99502
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Photographer
Drive Time:
~5 minutes
10:15-10:35am AKDT: Arrive DOI Regional OAS & Proceed to Walking Tour of Facility
Met by:
Kevin Fox, OAS Regional Director
10:35-11:35am AKDT: Alaska Cooperative Planning Group Meeting
Location:
OAS Training Room
Participants:
Steve Wackowski, Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Alaska
Bud Cribley, BLM State Director
Ted Murphy, BLM Associate State Director
Jim Kendall, BOEM Regional Director
Kevin Fox, OAS Regional Director
Deb Cooper, NPS Acting Regional Director
Dee Williams, USGS Deputy Regional Director
Phil Johnson, OEPC Regional Environmental Officer
Joe Darnell, SOL Regional Solicitor
Greg Siekaniec, FWS Regional Director
Mark Fesmire, BSEE Regional Director
Kathy Cline, BIA Acting Regional Director
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
11:35-12:30pm AKDT: BBQ Lunch Hosted by OAS

12

 Participants:

RKZ
12 Alaska Cooperative Planning Group Meeting Participants
20 OAS Staff
DOI traveling staff / detail

12:30-12:45pm AKDT: Depart OAS Regional Office en route BOEM Office
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Photographer
12:45-1:45pm AKDT:

Energy Briefing
Location:
BOEM Office
3801 Centerpoint Dr Ste 500
Anchorage AK 99503-5820
Participants:
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Steve Wackowski
Micah Chambers
Format:
3 topics, 20 minutes each

1:45-2:00pm AKDT:

Depart BOEM en route ???
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Photographer

2:00-3:00pm AKDT:

All Hands Meeting
Location:

3:30-4:30pm AKDT:

Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting
Location:
3000 A Street
Suite 210
Anchorage, AK 99503
Participants:
RKZ
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Senator Dan Sullivan
Representative Don Young

13

 4:30-5:00pm AKDT:

Depart Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting en route???
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Photographer

5:30-7:30pm AKDT:

Reception with Congressional Delegation
Location:
William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
555 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

7:00-8:30pm AKDT:

Dinner
Location:

8:30-8:45pm AKDT:

Depart ??? en route RON
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Photographer

8:30pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Anchorage, AK
9:50-10:00am AKDT:

Depart RON en route Department of the Interior
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy

14

 Aaron Thiele
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Photographer
10:00-10:30am AKDT: Meeting with Tara Sweeney
Location:
Department of the Interior
1689 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
10:30-11:30am AKDT: OPEN/Drive to AOGA
11:30-1:00pm AKDT:

Remarks at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association Annual Conference
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
600 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Participants:
~500 attendees
Press:
Open
Staff:
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Format:
11:45am:
AOGA President & CEO Kara Moriarty welcomes
& introduces Cory Quarles, ExxonMobil Alaska
Production Manager
11:55am:
Cory Quarles introduces Senator Lisa Murkowski
12:00pm:
Senator Lisa Murkowski delivers remarks &
introduces RKZ
12:15pm:
RKZ delivers remarks
12:30pm:
RKZ concludes remarks & signs Secretarial Order
12:35pm:
RKZ participates in Q & A Session with Kara
Moriarty
12:55pm:
RKZ exits stage & AOGA presents award for
Contractor of the Year for Safety Performance to
Alaska Clean Seas
1:00pm:
Kara Moriarty delivers closing remarks
1:00pm:
RKZ & Senator Lisa Murkowski exit to host media
Availability

1:00-1:30pm AKDT:

Media Availability
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
Floor down from AOGA Conference
Participants:
RKZ
Senator Lisa Murkowski

1:30-1:35pm AKDT:

Depart Dena’ina Convention Center en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:

15

 Drive Time:

Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
~3 minutes

1:35-2:00pm AKDT:

Change into Hiking Clothes
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

2:00-2:30pm AKDT:

Depart RON en route Nike Site Summit
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Drive Time:
~xx minutes

2:30-5:00pm AKDT:

Arrive Arctic Valley Nike Site Summit & Proceed to Hike
Location:
Met by:
Participants:
Note:
Access road all the way up to summit

5:00-5:30pm AKDT:

Depart Nike Site Summit en route Anchorage, AK
Location:
49th State Brewing Company
717 West 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Drive Time:
~xx minutes

5:30-7:00pm AKDT:

Dinner
Participants:

7:00-7:10pm AKDT:

Depart en route RON
Location:
Hotel Captain Cook

16

 939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.
Staff Vehicle:
Steve Wackowski
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
7:10pm AKDT:

RON

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Anchorage, AK → Boise, ID
6:25am AKDT10:51am PDT:

10:51-12:15pm PDT:
12:15pm PDT2:44pm MDT:

Wheels up Anchorage, AK (ANC) en route Seattle, WA (SEA)
Flight:
Alaska 88
Flight time:
3 hours, 26 minutes
RZ Seat:
24D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE AKDT to PDT (+1 hours)
Layover in Seattle, WA // 1 hour, 24 minute layover
Wheels up Seattle, WA (SEA) en route Boise, ID (BOI)
Flight:
Alaska 2390
Flight time:
1 hour, 29 minutes
RZ Seat:
4D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE PDT to MDT (+1 hours)

2:44-2:55pm MDT:

Wheels down Boise Airport
Location:
3201 West Airport Way #1000
Boise, ID

2:55-3:10pm MDT:

Depart Boise Airport en route RON

3:15-4:45pm MDT:

HOLD: Work Out

4:45-5:00pm MDT:

Depart RON en route Office of Aviation Services
Location:
300 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ

17

 Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Caroline Boulton
5:00-6:00pm MDT:

Office of Aviation Services Tour
Location:
300 East Mallard Drive
Boise, ID 83706

6:00-6:05pm MDT:

Depart Office of Aviation Services en route RON
Location:
Courtyard Marriott Boise Downtown
222 South Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Rusty Roddy
Caroline Boulton

6:15pm MDT:

RON
Location:

Courtyard Marriott Boise Downtown
222 South Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83702

Friday, June 2, 2017
Boise, ID
TBD-TBDam MDT:

Depart RON en route Idaho State Capitol Building
Location:
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Caroline Boulton
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas

8:00-9:15am MDT:

Breakfast with Governor Otter & Forestry Leaders
Location:
Governor Otter’s Office
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
TBD
Press:
Closed

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 Staff:
Advance:
9:15-9:25am MDT:

Depart State Capitol en route Boise State University
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center
Boise State University
1910 West University Drive
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~8 minutes

9:30-10:30am MDT:

Joint Forestry Speech
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Attendees:
200-250 people
Senior agency officials
Forestry stakeholders
Boise State researchers & forestry students
Local government officials
Staff:
Advance:
Format:
Stage, 2 stools, wireless mic
15 minute remarks by RZ
15 minute remarks by Secretary Perdue
30 minutes Q&A/discussion with audience

10:30-10:40am MDT:

Depart Boise State University en route National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Location:
3833 Development Avenue
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~10 minutes

10:45-10:50am MDT:

Arrive NIFC
Location:
Greeted By:

Jack Wilson Building
3833 Development Avenue
Boise, ID
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS

10:50-11:00am MDT:

Brief Tour of National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC)
Location:
NIFC
Participants:
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS
Susie Stingley, Manager, NICC
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

11:00-11:15am MDT:

National Wildland Fire Activity Briefing

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 Location:
Participants:

Press:
Staff:
Advance:

National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) Briefing Room
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS
Susie Stingley, Manager, NICC
Ed Delgado, National Predictive Services Manager, NIFC
Jeremy Sullens, Wildland Fire Analyst, NIFC
Closed

11:15-11:50am MDT:

National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group Discussion
Location:
NMAC Briefing Room
Participants:
Howard Hedrick, Acting Assistant Director, Fire Operations, BLM
Larry Sutton, Assistant Director, Operations, USFS
Susie Stingley, Manager, NICC
Ed Delgado, National Predictive Services Manager, NIFC
Jeremy Sullens, Wildland Fire Analyst, NIFC
Dan Buckley, NPS, NMAC Chair
Aitor Bidaburu, U.S. Fire Administration
Ken Schmid, Division Chief for Fire Operations, BLM
Chris Wilcox, U.S. FWS
Dalan Romero, BIA
Format:
Overview of NIFC
NMAC Responsibilities & Operations
Wildland Fire Management Asset Allocation

11:50-12:10pm MDT:

Press Availability
Location:
Multi-Purpose Room
Participants:
Staff:
Advance:

12:15-1:45pm MDT:

Flight Event with Smoke Jumpers
Location:
Smoke Jumper Loft
Format:
Tour
Outfitting
Fire Crawl for Jumpers
Flight to nearby practice jump site

1:45-1:55pm MDT:

Depart NIFC en route Boise Airport
Location:
3201 West Airport Way #1000
Boise, ID 83705
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:

3:06pm MDT4:15pm MDT:

Wheels up Boise, ID (BOI) en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Flight:
Delta 4457
Flight time:
1 hour, 9 minutes
RZ Seat:
5D
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy, Caroline Boulton

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 4:15-5:10pm MDT:
5:10pm MDT11:20pm EDT:

Layover in Salt Lake City, UT // 55 minute layover
Wheels up Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) en route Washington, DC (IAD)
Flight:
Delta 2249
Flight time:
4 hours, 10 minutes
RZ Seat:
12C
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Laura Rigas, Russell Roddy, Caroline Boulton
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE MDT to EDT (+2 hours)

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Secretary Zinke / CODEL Murkowski
Norway
May 26-27, 2017
Purpose: The purpose of the trip is to investigate ener gy produ ction and infr astru cture in the
Arctic , in addi tion to DOD equiti es .
Mode of Transportation: MILA.IR, Chartered Air
Manifest 22 (1 Secretary, 5 Members, 5 Spouses, 7 Staff, 3 Escorts, 1 Security)
1. Secreta1y of the futerior Ryan Zinke
2. Mrs . Lolita Zinke
3. Mr. Micah Cham bers
4. Sgt
5. Senato r Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
6. Mr . Verne Martell
7. Senator John Ba1rnsso (R-WY)
8. Ms . Bobbi Barrasso
9. Senato r Steve Daine s (R-MT)
10. Mrs . Cindy Daines
11. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND )
12. Dr. Darwin Lange
13. Senato r John Co myn (R-TX)
14. Ms . Laura Atche son, Co myn Staff
15. Mr. Brian Hugh es, Depu ty Staff Director , Senate Energy and Nat ural Resources
Co mmitt ee (ENR )
16. Ms . Angela Becker -Dippman , Dem ocratic Staff Dir ecto r, ENR
17. Mr. Isaac Edwards, Seni or Co unsel, ENR
18. Ms . Seve rin Wigge nh om , ENR
19. Ms . Annie Hoefler, ENR
20. Lt. Col. B1ya n Coll ins, USAF
21. Maj . Paul Lawso n
22. CMSgt Tom Temple , USAF Sena te Liai son
U.S . Emb assy Oslo
1. Jim DeH ait , Chai·ge d' Affaires
2. Kristin Westp hal
3. Per Sogge
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4.
5.
6.
7.

Patrick Martino
Øyvind Gustavsen
Yvonne Waters
Vidar Keyn

Statoil
1. Eldar Sætre, CEO
2. Per Arne Solend
3. Andrew Lloyd, VP for Communication
4. Unni Merethe Skorstad Fjær, VP for Melkøya
5. Melissa Shute
GON
1. MFA North America Adviser Bjørn Christian Rydmark
2. Ambassador to the U.S. Kåre Aas
3. Minister of Petroleum & Energy Terje Søviknes
4. Mr. Lars Erik Aamot, Head of the Oil and Gas Department, MPE
5. Mr. Ole Bertelsen, Head of Communication, MPE
6. Mr. Lars-Jakob Alveberg, Deputy Director for Oil and Gas, MPE

Embassy Info:

Morgedalsvegen 36
0378 Oslo, Norway

Post 1: +47 2130 8500
Or:
+47 2130 8540

Control Officer:

Kristin Westphal
WestphalKL@state.gov

Office: +47 2130 8738
Mobile: +47 484 07 138

Hotel in Trondheim: Scandic Hell
Sandfærhus 22
Hell, Norway

Tel:
Fax:

+47 7484 4880
+47 7484 4811

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Itinerary
(All times local)

Friday, 26 May 2017
Attire: Casual
01.00

CODEL Departs Andrews Air Force Base via MILAIR
Flight time: 08.30; time change: +6hrs

09.30

CODEL arrives TOS via MILAIR
Greeted by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. James DeHart and Minister of Petroleum
and Energy Terje Søviknes (latter TBC)

09.45

Depart TOS for tourist stop via chartered bus
Fjellheisen primary; Ice Cathedral backup
(Fjellheisen booked for 10.00 up, 10.30 down)
NB: Martino stays on tarmac to coordinate chartered flight to HFT;
NB: MILAIR continues to Trondheim (TRD)

10.45

Depart tourist stop for TOS via chartered bus
NB: Minister Søviknes will meet us on our return

11.00

Depart TOS for HFT via chartered aircraft
Flight time: 00.50; time change: +0hrs
NB: Per diem packets distributed en route

12.00

Arrive HFT, board chartered vehicle to Melkøya for Statoil-hosted lunch
NB: Met by Hammerfest Deputy Mayor
Site Officer: Per Sogge, Economic Specialist

12.20

Lunch and briefing at Statoil Facility.
NB: Statoil has requested pull-asides with Secretary Zinke, Senator
Murkowski

13.20

Conclude Lunch. Group photo. Begin tour of LNG facility.

13.20

Spouses and several staffers will depart Statoil approx. 13.20 in chartered bus
for cultural briefing with local Sami group. Accompanied by Patrick Martino.

14.30

Depart Melkøya for Hammerfest City Hall via chartered bus

14.45

Arrive to Hammerfest City Hall
Meeting with local government
Possible pull-asides for Secretary Zinke, Senator Murkowski with GON

15.15

Conclude cultural event; depart in chartered bus for Hammerfest City Hall.
(Time flexible as long as arrive at City Hall by 16.00)
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16.15

Conclude City Hall. Depart for HFT via chartered bus.

16.20

Stop at the Isbjørnklubben (“Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society”) to
“join” and get certificate and pin.

16.45

Arrive HFT, board aircraft

17.00

Depart HFT for Trondheim (TRD) via chartered aircraft
Flight time: 02.00; time change: +0hrs

19.00

Arrive TRD, board chartered vehicle to Erkebispegåren Trondheim
NB: Distribute hotel keys on bus

19:45

Arrive Erkebispegården Trondheim
NB: Greeted by MFA State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland

20.00

Dinner hosted by MFA at Erkebispegården next to Niadros Cathedral,
followed by 10-minute self-tour of Cathedral

22.00

Return to Scandic Hell via chartered bus

RON

Hotel Scandic Hell

Saturday, 27 May 2017
Attire: Casual
06.45

Check Out at Hotel; drop luggage with Waters and Lawson

07.15

Depart for Værnes via chartered bus
Joined by MFA State Secretary Røsland, Director Torleiv Opland, Senior
Advisor Bjørn C. Rydmark, Advisor Thomas Høgseth (TBC)

07.30

Arrive to Værnes, meet with U.S. military personnel

08.40

Depart Værnes for TRD via chartered bus

09.00

Arrive TRD, board MILAIR flight to Thule Air Base, Greenland
Flight time: 04.20; time change: -5hrs

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TROMS0 TO HAMMERFEST
1 Secre taiy of the Interi or Ryan Zinke
2

Mrs. Lo lita Zinke

3 Mr. M icah Chambe rs (Zink e staff)
4

Sgt
(Zink e securi ty)
5 Senator Li sa M urk ows ki (R-AK )

6

Mr. Verne Martell

7

Senator John Bana sso (R-WY)

8 Ms. Bobb i Barra sso
Senator Steve Daines (R-M T)
10 Mrs. Cindy Daines
11 Senator Heidi Heitk amp (D-ND)
12 Dr. Da,win Lange
13 Senator John Co myn (R-TX)
14 Ms. Laura Atcheson (Comyn Staff)
15 Mr. Brian Hughe s, Deputy Sta ff Dire ctor, Senate Energy and Natural
Resources Commi ttee (ENR )
16 Ms. Angela Be cker-Dippman , Democrati c Staff Director , ENR
17 Mr. Isaac Edwa rds, Seni or Coun sel , ENR
18 Ms. Seve rin W igge nhom , ENR
19 Ms. Anni e Hoe fler, ENR
20 Lt. Col. B1yan Co llin s, USAF
21 CMSgt Tom Templ e, USAF Senate Liaiso n
22 Jim DeHrui , Charged ' Affaire s, U.S . Emb assy Oslo
23 Kri stin Wes tph al, U.S . Em bassy Oslo
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Patrick M artin o, U.S . Em bassy Oslo
0 yvind Gustavs en, U.S . Emb assy Oslo
Vidai· Keyn, U. S. Emb assy Oslo
M ads Helgeru d Andersen, PST deta il leade r
Bard Gunn es, PST
Ambas sador to the U.S . Kare Aas , MFA
Min ister Terje S0Vikn es, Norwegia n M in Petro leum & Energy
Lar s Erik Aamo t, Head of Oil & Gas Departm ent , N orweg ian MPE
OR
Mr . Ole B ert elsen, Head of Communi cations, M PE
Eldru· Sretre , Pre siden t/C EO , Statoil (TBC)
Per Ame Solend , Statoil (TBC)

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HAMMERFEST TO TRONDHEIM
1 Secre taiy of the Interi or Ryan Zinke
2

Mrs. Lo lita Zinke

3 Mr. M icah Chambe rs (Zink e staff)
4 Sgt
(Zink e securi ty)
5 Senator Li sa M urk ows ki (R-AK )
6

Mr. Verne Martell

7

Senator John Bana sso (R-WY)

8 Ms. Bobb i Barra sso
Senator Steve Daines (R-M T)
10 Mrs. Cindy Daines
11 Senator Heidi Heitk amp (D-ND)
12 Dr. Da,win Lange
13 Senator John Co myn (R-TX)
14 Ms. Laura Atcheson (Comyn Staff)
15 Mr. Brian Hughe s, Deputy Sta ff Dire ctor, Senate Energy and Natural
Resources Commi ttee (ENR )
16 Ms. Angela Be cker-Dippman , Democrati c Staff Director , ENR
17 Mr. Isaac Edwa rds, Seni or Coun sel , ENR
18 Ms. Seve rin W igge nhom , ENR
19 Ms. Anni e Hoe fler, ENR
20 Lt. Col. B1yan Co llin s, USAF
21 CMSgt Tom Templ e, USAF Senate Liaiso n
22 Jim DeHrui , Charged ' Affaire s, U.S . Emb assy Oslo
23 Kri stin Wes tph al, U.S . Em bassy Oslo
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Per Sogg e, U.S . Emb assy Oslo
Patrick M artin o, U.S . Em bassy Oslo
Vidai· Keyn, U.S. Emb assy Oslo
M ads Helgeru d Andersen, PST deta il leade r

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Bard Gunn es, PST
Ambas sador to the U.S . Kare Aas , MFA
Min ister Terje S0Vikn es, Norwegia n M in Petro leum & Energy
Lar s Erik Aamo t, Head of Oil & Gas Departm ent , N orweg ian MPE
Mr . Ole B ert elsen, Head of Communi cations, M PE
OR
Mr . Lars-Jakob Alveberg, M PE
Trude Sund set, Gass nova

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Attendees – Dinner at Erkebispegåren, Trondheim
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland
NTNU rektor Gunnar Bovim
SINTEF CEO Alexandra Bech Gjørv
NHO Regional Director Tord Lien
AkerBP CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik
OKEA CEO Ola Borten Moe/Erik Haugane
Mayor of Trondheim Rita Ottervik
Mayor of Stjørdal Ivar Vigdenes
Representative Ministry of Oil and Energy (OED)
Representative of Ministry of Defence (FD) Lt. Col. Håvard Klevberg
Representative of Norwegian Armed Forces Commodore Fromreide Sommer
Ambassador Kåre R. Aas/UD
Representative of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director Torleiv Opland
Representative of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Advisor Thomas Høgseth

1. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke
2. Mrs. Lolita Zinke
3. Mr. Micah Chambers
4. Sgt (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
5. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
6. Mr. Verne Martell
7. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY)
8. Ms. Bobbi Barrasso
9. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT)
10. Mrs. Cindy Daines
11. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)
12. Dr. Darwin Lange
13. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)
14. Ms. Laura Atcheson, Cornyn Staff
15. Mr. Brian Hughes, Deputy Staff Director, Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Committee (ENR)
16. Ms. Angela Becker-Dippman, Democratic Staff Director, ENR
17. Mr. Isaac Edwards, Senior Counsel, ENR
18. Ms. Severin Wiggenhorn, ENR
19. Ms. Annie Hoefler, ENR
20. Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, USAF
21. Maj. Paul Lawson
22. CMSgt Tom Temple, USAF Senate Liaison
23. Jim DeHart, Chargé d’Affaires
24. Kristin Westphal
25. Per Sogge
26. Patrick Martino
27. Yvonne Waters
28. Vidar Keyn
29. Col Doug Bruun, USMC
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Points of Contact
Military Escorts
CMaster Sergeant Temple
Maj. Paul Lawson
Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, USAF
U.S. Embassy Oslo, Norway
Kristin Westphal
Control Officer
Office: +47 2130 8738
Mobile: +47 484 07 138
WestphalKL@state.gov
Yvonne Waters
Trondheim Site Officer
Office: +47 2130 8890
Mobile: +47 453 93 085
Per Sogge
Hammerfest Site Officer
Office: +47 2130 8665
Mobile: +47 406 49 268
PST Detail leader Mads Andersen
Mobile: +47 920 34 884
Tromsø police leader Fred Jøran Johansen
Mobile: +47 476 00 915

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 United States Department of the Interior
Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary

Norway, Greenland, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Draft: 5/22/2017

1

 TRIP SUMMARY
THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO

CODEL, Alaska, Idaho
May 25 - June 2, 2017
Weather:
Tromsdalen, Norway
Hammerfest, Norway
Trondheim, Norway

Thule Air Base, Greenland
Deadhorse, AK
Fairbanks, AK

Byers Lake, AK
Denali National Park, AK

Anchorage, AK

Boise, ID

Time Zone:
Norway
Greenland
Alaska
Idaho

High 40º, Low 34º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of PM Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 AM)
High 36º, Low 33º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of AM Snow Showers
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 55º, Low 48º; Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - May 26 PM)
High 63º, Low 50º; Cloudy; 80% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 34º, Low 35º; Partly Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 39º, Low 29º; Sunny; 10% Chance of AM Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 AM)
High 59º, Low 38º; Partly Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday - May 27 PM)
High 62º, Low 40º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 52º, Low 36º; Partly Sunny; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 AM)
High 56º, Low 37º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Sunday - May 28 PM)
High 60º, Low 40º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Monday - May 29 AM)
High 56º, Low 44º; Mostly Cloudy; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Monday - May 29 PM)
High 58º, Low 46º; Mostly Cloudy; 10% Chance of Precipitation
(Tuesday - May 30)
High 61º, Low 47º; Mostly Cloudy; 20% Chance of Precipitation
(Wednesday - May 31)
High 85º, Low 59º; Partly Cloudy; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Thursday - June 1)
High 82º, Low 59º; Mostly Sunny; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Friday - June 2))
Central European Summer Time (+6 hours from DC)
Atlantic Daylight Time (+5 hours from DC)
Alaska Daylight Time (-4 hours from DC)
Mountain Daylight Time (-2 hours from DC)

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Advance (Norway):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Fairbanks, AK):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

Advance (Byers Lake, AK):
Security Advance
Advance
Advance

Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele

Advance (Denali National Park):
Security Advance
Advance
Rusty Roddy
Advance
Aaron Thiele
Advance (Anchorage, AK):​
Security Advance
Advance
Advance
Advance (Boise, ID):​
Security Advance
Security Advance
Advance

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Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)

(b) (6)

Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
(b) (6)
Aaron Thiele
Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline Boulton

Traveling Staff:
Agent in Charge (5/25-6/1)
Agent in Charge (6/1-6/3)
Special Assistant, Congressional Affairs
Communications Director
Photographer

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
Laura Rigas

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
Norway: Casual
Greenland: Casual
Alaska:
Idaho: Blazer, jeans

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 Thursday, May 25, 2017
Washington, DC → Tromso, Norway
6:00-6:45pm EDT:

7:00pm EDT9:30am CEST:

Depart Department of the Interior en route Andrews Air Force Base
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Drive time:
~45 minutes
Wheels up Washington, DC en route Tromso, Norway (TOS)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
8 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE EDT to CEST (+6 hours)

Friday, May 26, 2017
Tromso, Norway → Hammerfest, Norway → Trondheim, Norway
9:94-10:00am CEST:

Wheels down Tromso, Norway
Location:
Greeted By:
Jim DeHart, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Kristin Westphal, Control Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Patrick Martino, ESTH Officer, U.S. Embassy Oslo

10:00-10:15am CEST:

Depart Airport en route Fjellheisen
Location:
Fjellheisen Cable Car
Sollivegen 12
N-9020 Tromsdalen, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Charter Bus:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive time:
~ 15 minutes without traffic

10:15-11:15am CEST:

Fjellheisen Cable Car Tourist Stop
NOTE:
This is a break to stretch; this stop is flexible based on arrival time
Cost:
$18 per person

11:15-11:30am CEST:

Depart Fjellheisen en route Airport
Location:
Flyplassvegen 31
9016 Tromso, Norway

11:30am CEST12:20pm CEST:

Wheels up Tromso, Norway (TOS) en route Hammerfest, Norway (HFT)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
50 minutes

4

 AiC:
Staff:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers

12:20-12:30pm CEST:

Wheels Down Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) // Proceed to Chartered Vehicle
Location:
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Greeted By:
Terje Søviknes, Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
TBD, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
TBD, Hammerfest Mayor’s Office
Eldar Sætre, Statoil CEO

12:30-12:45pm CEST:

Depart Airport en route Melkøya, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers

12:45-12:50pm CEST:

Arrive Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya

12:50-1:20pm CEST:

Lunch & Briefing at Statoil Facility
Location:
Melkøya
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Format:
Set of 3 10-minute presentations
Note:
Spouses will depart around 1:30pm for cultural briefing with local
reindeer herders

1:20-1:50pm CEST:

HOLD: Private Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Statoil

1:50-3:10pm CEST:

Tour of Snohvit Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Facility
Location:
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Note:
Weapons-free facility

3:10-3:45pm CEST:

Depart Melkøya en route Hammerfest
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Rådhusplassen 1
9600 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Vehicle:

3:45-4:30pm CEST:

Meeting with Hammerfest Government Officials
Location:
Hammerfest City Hall
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Staff:

4:30-4:35pm CEST:

Depart City Hall en route Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society
Location:
Havnegata 3
9615 Hammerfest, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:

5

 Chartered Vehicle:
4:35-5:00pm CEST:

Stop at Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society (Isbjørnklubben)
Location:
Havnegata 3
9615 Hammerfest, Norway
Note:
Costs $30/person to join; they accept credit card

5:00-5:10pm CEST:

Depart Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society en route Airport
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Vehicle:

5:10pm CEST7:15pm CEST:

Wheels up Hammerfest, Norway (HFT) en route Trondheim, Norway (TRD)
Flight:
Chartered Aircraft
Flight time:
2 hours
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers

7:15-7:20pm CEST:

Wheels down Trondheim, Norway // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
7500 Stjørdal, Norway

7:20-7:30pm CEST:

Depart Airport en route RON
Location:
Scandic Hell Hotel
Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus:

7:30-8:00pm CEST:

Brief Refresh at RON

8:00-8:30pm CEST:

Depart RON en route TBD Restaurant
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus:

8:30-10:00pm CEST:

Dinner Hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs

10:00-TBDpm CEST:

Depart Restaurant en route RON
Location:
Scandic Hell Hotel
Sandfærhus 22
7500 Stjørdal, Norway
Vehicle Manifest:
Chartered Bus:

10:30pm CEST:

RON

Saturday, May 27, 2017
Trondheim, Norway → Thule Air Base, Greenland → Deadhorse, AK → Fairbanks, AK
6:30-7:30am CEST:

Breakfast (On Your Own) & Check Out
Note:
Breakfast included in room rate

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 7:15am CEST:

Baggage Call

7:30-7:45am CEST:

Depart Scandic Hell Hotel en route Værnes Garrison
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Charter Bus:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive time:
~ 15 minutes without traffic

7:45-8:45am CEST:

Arrive Værnes Garrison // Breakfast with Marine Rotational Force-Europe
(MRF-E)
Location:
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Cost:
$4.30 per person

8:45-9:00am CEST:

Depart Værnes Garrison en route Airport
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Charter Bus:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Micah Chambers
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive time:
~ 15 minutes without traffic

9:00am CEST9:45am ADT:

Wheels up Trondheim, Norway (TRD) en route Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
5 hours, 45 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE CEST to ADT (-5 hours)

9:45-9:55am ADT:

Wheels down Thule Air Base, Greenland // Welcome Briefing
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal
Participants:
Press:
Closed

9:55-11:00am ADT:

Board Surreys, Windshield Tour of Installation & Control Tower\
Location:
Thule Air Base
Participants:
Col Chris Eagan
Lt Col Scott Schmunk

11:00-11:15am ADT:

Return to Terminal // Military Meet & Greet
Location:
Thule Air Base Terminal

11:15am ADT9:55am AKDT:

Wheels up Thule Air Base, Greenland (THU) en route Deadhorse, AK (SCC)
Flight:
MILAIR
Flight time:
3 hours, 40 minutes

7

 AiC:
Staff:
NOTE:
9:55-10:00am AKDT:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Micah Chambers
TIME ZONE CHANGE ADT to AKDT (-5 hours)

Wheels Down Deadhorse, AK // Proceed to Vehicle

10:00-10:40am AKDT: Depart Airport en route Pump Station One
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Alyeska Bus
10:40-11:15am AKDT: Tour of Pump Station One
Location:
11:15-11:35am AKDT: Depart Pump Station One en route Airport
11:35-12:00pm AKDT: Wheels up Deadhorse, AK (SCC) en route Alpine
Flight:
Charter Flight
Flight time:
25 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Spouses continue on MILAIR to Fairbanks, AK
12:00-3:30pm AKDT:

3:30pm AKDT6:00pm AKDT:

Arrive ConocoPhillips CD5 Drill Site // Lunch // Tour of Drill Site
Location:
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Weapons-free facility
Cost:
$25 per person
Wheels up Alpine, AK en route Fairbanks, AK
Flight:
Charter Flight
Flight time:
2 hours, 30 minutes
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
Micah Chambers
Note:
Flight will go over the Coastal Plain + ANWR

6:00-6:05pm AKDT:

Wheels down Fairbanks, AK
Location:

6:05-6:20pm AKDT:

Media Availability at Airport
Location:
Staff:
Laura Rigas

6:20-6:35pm AKDT:

Depart Airport en route RON
Location:
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
TBD Mrs. Zinke

8

 Micah Chambers
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
7:00-8:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Senator Murkowski & Delegation

TBDpm AKDT: RON

Sunday, May 28, 2017
Fairbanks, AK → Byers Lake, AK → Denali
9:30-1:00pm AKDT:

Depart RON en route Byers Lake, AK
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Micah Chambers
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura Rigas
Drive Time:
~3 hours, 30 minutes

1:00-1:30pm AKDT:

Arrive Byers Lake // Greet Bikers

1:30-2:00pm AKDT:

Drive to Memorial Day Ceremony Site
Location:
(1 mile down the road)

2:00-2:45pm AKDT:

Memorial Day Ceremony
Location:

2:45-TBDpm AKDT:

Depart Byers Lake, AK en route Denali National Park
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Drive Time:
~xx minutes

Denali:
Cookout at headquarters
Sled dogs
TBDpm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Grand Denali Lodge
238 George Parks Highway
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755

Monday, May 29, 2017
Denali → Anchorage, AK
9

 Denali Tour
Depart for Anchorage
8:00-9:30pm AKDT:

Dinner with Governor Bill Walker

TBD-TBDpm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Anchorage, AK
10:30-11:30am AKDT: Alaska Cooperative Planning Group Meeting
Location:
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:
11:30-12:30pm AKDT: Lunch
12:45-1:45pm AKDT:

HOLD: Energy Briefing

2:00-3:00pm AKDT:

All Hands Meeting

3:30-4:30pm AKDT:

Alaska Federation of Natives Meeting
Location:
Participants:
RZ
Senator Murkowski
Senator Sullivan
Representative Don Young

5:00-6:00pm AKDT:

Reception with Congressional Delegation

7:00-8:30pm AKDT:

Dinner

8:30pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Anchorage, AK
AM: Tara Sweeney meeting (30 min)
11:30-1:00pm AKDT:

Remarks at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association Annual Conference
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center
600 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, AK
Press:
Open
Staff:
Advance:

10

 Format:

Introduced by Senator Murkowski
Keynote scheduled for 1 hour
Presentation of Contractor of the Year for Safety Performance Award

1:00-1:30pm AKDT:

Media Availability
Location:
Dena’ina Convention Center

2:00-2:30pm AKDT:

Depart Anchorage, AK en route Arctic Valley Recreation Area
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Drive Time:
~xx minutes

2:30-5:00pm AKDT:

Nike Summit Hike
Location:
Nike Missile Site

5:00-5:30pm AKDT:

Depart Arctic Valley Recreation Area en route Anchorage, AK
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Laura Rigas
Micah Chambers
Rusty Roddy
Aaron Thiele
Drive Time:
~xx minutes

5:30pm AKDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel Captain Cook
939 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Anchorage, AK → Boise, ID
6:25am AKDT10:51am PDT:

Wheels up Anchorage, AK (ANC) en route Seattle, WA (SEA)
Flight:
Alaska 88
Flight time:
3 hours, 26 minutes
RZ Seat:
AiC:
Staff:
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE AKDT to PDT (+1 hours)

11

 10:51-12:15pm PDT:
12:15pm PDT2:44pm MDT:

Layover in Seattle, WA // 1 hour, 24 minute layover
Wheels up Seattle, WA (SEA) en route Boise, ID (BOI)
Flight:
Alaska 2390
Flight time:
1 hour, 29 minutes
RZ Seat:
AiC:
Staff:
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE PDT to MDT (+1 hours)

2:44-2:55pm MDT:

Wheels down Boise Airport
Location:
3201 West Airport Way #1000
Boise, ID

2:55-3:10pm MDT:

Depart Boise Airport en route RON

3:15-4:45pm MDT:
BLM & FWS offices
OAS HQ

HOLD: Work Out

Friday, June 2, 2017
Boise, ID
TBD-TBDam MDT:

Depart RON en route Idaho State Capitol Building
Location:
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:

8:00-9:15am MDT:

Breakfast with Governor Otter & Forestry Leaders
Location:
Governor Otter’s Office
Participants:
RZ
Secretary Perdue
Governor Otter
TBD
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

9:15-9:25am MDT:

Depart State Capitol en route Boise State University
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center
Boise State University
1910 West University Drive
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~8 minutes

9:30-10:30am MDT:

Joint Forestry Speech
Location:
Stueckle Sky Center

12

 Participants:
Attendees:

Staff:
Advance:
Format:

RZ
Secretary Perdue
200-250 people
Senior agency officials
Forestry stakeholders
Boise State researchers & forestry students
Local government officials
Stage, 2 stools, wireless mic
15 minute remarks by RZ
15 minute remarks by Secretary Perdue
30 minutes Q&A/discussion with audience

10:30-10:40am MDT:

Depart Boise State University en route National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Location:
3833 Development Avenue
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~10 minutes

10:40-10:45am MDT:

Arrive NIFC
Location:
Greeted By:

10:45-11:00am MDT:

Brief Tour of NIFC
Location:
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

11:00-11:45am MDT:

Briefing on Fire Predictions for 2017
Location:
NIFC
Participants:
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Advance:

11:50-12:10pm MDT:

Press Availability
Location:
Participants:
Staff:
Advance:

12:10-12:45pm MDT:

Depart NIFC en route The Griddle
Location:
404 East Parkcenter Boulevard #200
Boise, ID
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~10 minutes

13

 12:45-1:45pm MDT:

Lunch with Governor Otter & Secretary Perdue
Location:
The Griddle
Participants:
Staff:
Advance:

NOTE: Secretary Perdue departs for airport at 1:45pm

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CODEL Murkowski (as of 9 May)
Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

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Travel Purpose: To meet with government officials and US personnel to tour facilities and interests
influencing Arctic defense and energy
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NAME
Sen Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Sen John Cornyn (R-TX)
Sen John Barrasso (R-WY)
Sen Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)
Sen Steve Daines (R-MT)
Hon Ryan Zinke
Isaac Edwards
Anne Hoefler
Brian Hughes
Severin Randall
Angela Becker-Dippmann
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Mr. Micah Chambers
Mr. Verne Martell
Mrs. Sandy Cornyn
Mrs. Bobbi Barrasso
Dr. Darwin Lange
Mrs. Cindy Daines
Mrs. Lolita Zinke
LtCol Bryan Collins
Maj Paul Lawson
CMSgt Thomas Temple

COMMITTEE/MEMBER OFFICE (Party/State)
Energy Chair, SAC-D
Finance, SSCI
Energy, Foreign Relations
Homeland Security, Indian Affairs
Energy, SAC-D
Department of Interior
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Department of Interior
Department of Interior
Sen Murkowski
Sen Cornyn
Sen Barrasso
Sen Heitkamp
Sen Daines
Sec Zinke
SAF/FMBL
SAF/FMBL
SAF/FMBL

Thursday, 25 May
Dress: Travel attire
Weather: Washington DC: Hi XX/Low XX, Rain X%

POSITION
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Secretary
Senior Counsel
PSM
Deputy SD
Senior Counsel
Democratic SD
Security
Leg. Affairs
Spouse
Spouse
Spouse
Spouse
Spouse
Spouse
Escort
Escort
Escort

Washington DC to Tromso, Norway

6:30pm

Baggage Call for CODEL Murkowski

7:00pm

Motorpool panel van departs SD Office Building for JB Andrews
Passenger Vehicle 1: TBD

7:15pm

TBD in place at JB Andrews Flight Line

7:15pm

Passenger van departs SD Office building for JB Andrews
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

7:30pm

Motorpool panel vans arrives at JB Andrews

7:45pm

Passenger van arrives at JB Andrews

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Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

U

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Met by: TBD
Who: Members, staff, and spouses
8:00pm

Depart Andrews via MILAIR to Tromso, Norway
Dinner: TBD
Flight Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
Set watches forward 7hours
Who: Members, staff, and spouses
RON – In-Flight

Friday, 26 May
Dress: Business Casual
Weather: Tromso, Norway: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%
Trondheim, Norway: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%

Tromso & Trondheim, Norway

10:45am

Arrive Tromso
Greeted by Charge d’Affiares and Control Officer

9:45am
***CANX***

Depart for Fjellheisen (a cable car that goes up a mountain)
Cost $18.00pp
Who: Members, staff, spouses

11:10am

MILAIR Re-Positions to Trondheim, Norway
One Mil-Escort On-Board

11:15am
***CANX***

Depart Fjellheisen for Tromso Airport
Who: Members, staff, spouses

11:30am

Charter Flight to Hammerfest
39 Passengers - TBD
Flight Time: 0 hours, 50 minutes
Who: Members, staff, spouses

12:20pm

Arrive Hammerfest
CODEL departs for Statoil
Met by Minister of Petroleum
Who: Members, staff, spouses

12:40pm

MILAIR Arrives Trondheim, Norway
Met by State Department & Luggage Truck

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CODEL Murkowski (as of 9 May)
Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

U

12:50pm

Lunch & Briefings with Statoil
Who: Members, staff, spouses

1:50pm

Tour of Snohvit Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility
Who: Members and staff

1:50pm

Meet with local reindeer herders
Who: Spouses and staff

3:10pm

Depart Snovhit LNG Facility for Hammerfest City Hall
Who: Members and staff

3:45pm

Meeting with Local Government Officials
Hammerfest City Hall
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

4:30pm

Depart City Hall for Isbjornklubben (Royal Polar Bear Society)
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

4:35pm

Visit with RPBS
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

5:00pm

Depart for Hammerfest Airport
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

5:10pm

Charter Flight from Hammerfest to Trondheim
Flight Time: 2 hours, 00 minutes
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

7:15pm

Arrive Trondheim
Proceed to Hotel via Chartered Bus

7:30pm

Hotel Check-In
Per Diem Issue in $USD
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

8:00pm

Depart Hotel for Dinner
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

8:30pm

Dinner – Restaurant TBD
Hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

Ill flO IICI!

RON – Trondheim, Norway

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CODEL Murkowski (as of 9 May)
Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

U

Ill flO IICI!

Saturday, 27 May
Trondheim to Thule AB, Greenland to Alaska
Dress: Dress is casual and weather appropriate. A jacket, hat, and gloves are recommended for AK.
Weather: Trondheim, Norway: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%
Thule AB, Greenland: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%
Hammerfest, Alaska: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%
Fairbanks, Alaska: Hi XX/Low XX, Rain X%
6:30am

Breakfast Available
Included in Room Rate

6:45am

Baggage Call

7:00am

CODEL Departs for Vaernes, Norway
Drive Time: 15 minutes
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

7:15am

Luggage Van Departs for Airport

7:15am

Breakfast with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E)
POC: Col Doug Bruun - ~$4.30 pp
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

8:15am

Depart for Marine Corps Prepositioning Program- Norway (MCPP-N)
Accompanied by Norwegian Minister of Defense
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

8:30am

Arrive MCPP-N – Tour caves
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

9:15am

Depart MCPP-N for Trondheim
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

9:30am

Depart Trondheim via MILAIR to Thule AB, Greenland
Brunch: TBD
Flight Time: 5 hours, 45 minutes
Set watches back 5 hours
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

10:15am

Arrive in front of Base Ops and board surrey
Welcome Brief, Windshield Tour of Installation and MILCON Discussions
POC: TBD

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CODEL Murkowski (as of 9 May)
Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

U

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Who: Members, staff, and spouses
11:45pm

Depart Thule via MILAIR for Deadhorse, Alaska
Flight Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Set watches back 5 hours
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

10:25am

Arrive Deadhorse, Alaska
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

10:30am

Depart for Tour of Pump Station One
Who: Members, staff, and spouses
Info needed: Full name, DOB, passport number

11:10am

Exit Pump Station One for Airport
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

11:30am

Charter Flight to Alpine
Who: Members and staff

1:25pm

MILAIR Re-Positions to Fairbanks International Airport
Who: Spouses and staff

12:00pm

Alpine Facility Tour & Lunch
Hosted by Conoco-Phillips
Cost $25 pp for lunch
Who: Members and staff
Info needed: Full name, DOB, height, weight, shoe size

3:00pm

MILAIR Arrives at Fairbanks Intn’l
Met by USCBP, Capt Mitchell and Panel Vans
Who: Spouses and staff

3:30pm

Charter Flight over Coastal Plain and ANWR, return to Fairbanks
Who: Members and staff

6:00pm

Charter Flight Arrives Fairbanks International Airport for Hotel
Met by USCBP, Capt Mitchell and 1x44 Pax DV Bus
Who: Members and staff

6:15pm

Depart Fairbanks International for Hotel
Who: Members and staff

6:30pm

Arrive Pikes-Waterfront Hotel Fairbanks

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CODEL Murkowski (as of 9 May)
Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

U

7:00pm

Optional Dinner
TBD
Who: Members, staff, spouses

9:15pm

Senator and Mrs. Daines Depart on Delta Flight 690

Ill flO IICI!

RON – Fairbanks, Alaska
Sunday, 28 May
Dress: Travel attire
Weather: Fairbanks, AK: Hi XX/Low XX, Rain X%
Washington, DC: Hi XX/Low XX, Rain X%

Fairbanks to Washington, DC

6:00am

Breakfast Available
Included in Room Rate

7:30am

Baggage Call

6:45am

Depart for Eielson AFB
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

7:30am

Arrive Eielson AFB DV Ops Terminal
ALCOM Briefing on Military Priorities in Alaska / Arctic
Who: Members and staff

8:30am

Depart Eielson via MILAIR for Andrews
Snack: TBD
Lunch: TBD
Travel Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Set watches forward 4 hours
Who: Members, staff, spouses

6:45pm

Motorpool vehicles (1 passenger van + 1 panel van) in place at JB
Andrews

7:00pm

Wheels down
Met by: TBD

7:15pm

Pax Van departs JB Andrews for SD Office Building, 1st and C St NE
Who: Members, staff, spouses

7:25pm

Panel van departs JB Andrews for SD Office Building, 1st and C St NE

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7:55pm

CODEL Murkowski (as of 9 May)
Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

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Vehicles arrives at SD Office Building, 1st and C St NE passengers
Met by: TBD
Mission Complete

HOTELS
Scandic Hotel
Sandfaerhus 22
Hell, Norway
Tel: +47 748 44800
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Tel: 907-456-4500

Points of Contact
U.S. Embassy Oslo, Norway
Kristin Westphal
Control Officer
U.S. Department of State
Office: +47 2130 8738
Mobile: +47 484 07 138
WestphalKL@state.gov

Thule Air Base, Greenland
1st Lt Cladarrius Jefferson
Crew Commander
12th Space Warning Squadron
Office: (719) 474-3480 (Ext 5225)
Mobile: TBD
cladarrius.jefferson.1@us.af.mil

Senate ENR
Annie Hoefler
Professional Staff Member
Office: (202) 224-2179
Mobile: (907) 575-8596
Annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
Captain Bianca “Mitch” Mitchell
Chief of Protocol
354th Fighter Wing
Office: (907) 377-7686
Mobile: (907) 347-2986
bianca.mitchell.3@us.af.mil

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CODEL Murkowski (as of 21 May)
Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

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Travel Purpose: To meet with government officials and US personnel to tour facilities and interests
influencing Arctic defense and energy
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NAME
Sen Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Sen John Cornyn (R-TX)
Sen John Barrasso (R-WY)
Sen Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)
Sen Steve Daines (R-MT)
Hon Ryan Zinke
Isaac Edwards
Anne Hoefler
Brian Hughes
Severin Randall
Angela Becker-Dippmann
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Mr. Micah Chambers
Ms. Laura Atcheson
Mr. Verne Martell
Mrs. Bobbi Barrasso
Dr. Darwin Lange
Mrs. Cindy Daines
Mrs. Lolita Zinke
LtCol Bryan Collins
Maj Paul Lawson
CMSgt Thomas Temple

COMMITTEE/MEMBER OFFICE (Party/State)
Energy Chair, SAC-D
Finance, SSCI
Energy, Foreign Relations
Homeland Security, Indian Affairs
Energy, SAC-D
Department of Interior
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Energy Committee and Natural Resources
Department of Interior
Department of Interior
Office of Senator Cornyn
Sen Murkowski
Sen Barrasso
Sen Heitkamp
Sen Daines
Sec Zinke
SAF/FMBL
SAF/FMBL
SAF/FMBL

Thursday, 25 May
Dress: Travel attire
Weather: Washington DC: Hi XX/Low XX, Rain X%

POSITION
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Secretary
Senior Counsel
PSM
Deputy SD
Senior Counsel
Democratic SD
Security
Leg. Affairs
Personal Staff
Spouse
Spouse
Spouse
Spouse
Spouse
Escort
Escort
Escort

Washington DC to Tromso, Norway

5:30pm

Baggage Call for CODEL Murkowski

6:00pm

Motorpool panel van departs SD Office Building for JB Andrews
Passenger Vehicle 1: TBD

6:15pm

TBD in place at JB Andrews Flight Line

6:15pm

Passenger van departs SD Office building for JB Andrews
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

6:30pm

Motorpool panel vans arrives at JB Andrews

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Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

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6:45pm

Passenger van arrives at JB Andrews
Met by: TBD
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

7:00pm

Depart Andrews via MILAIR to Tromso, Norway
Dinner: TBD
Flight Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
Set watches forward 6 hours
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

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RON – In-Flight
Friday, 26 May
Dress: Business Casual
Weather: Tromso, Norway: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%
Trondheim, Norway: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%

Tromso & Trondheim, Norway

9:45am

Arrive Tromso
Greeted by Charge d’Affiares and Control Officer

10:00am

Depart for Fjellheisen (a cable car that goes up a mountain)
Cost $18.00pp
Who: Members, staff, spouses

11:30am

MILAIR Re-Positions to Trondheim, Norway
One Mil-Escort On-Board

11:15am

Depart Fjellheisen for Tromso Airport
Who: Members, staff, spouses

11:30am

Charter Flight to Hammerfest
39 Passengers - TBD
Flight Time: 0 hours, 50 minutes
Who: Members, staff, spouses

12:20pm

Arrive Hammerfest
CODEL departs for Statoil
Met by Minister of Petroleum
Who: Members, staff, spouses

12:40pm

MILAIR Arrives Trondheim, Norway
Met by State Department & Luggage Truck

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CODEL Murkowski (as of 21 May)
Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

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12:50pm

Lunch & Briefings with Statoil
Who: Members, staff, spouses

1:50pm

Tour of Snohvit Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility
Who: Members and staff

1:50pm

Meet with local reindeer herders
Who: Spouses and staff

3:10pm

Depart Snovhit LNG Facility for Hammerfest City Hall
Who: Members and staff

3:45pm

Meeting with Local Government Officials
Hammerfest City Hall
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

4:30pm

Depart City Hall for Isbjornklubben (Royal Polar Bear Society)
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

4:35pm

Visit with RPBS
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

5:00pm

Depart for Hammerfest Airport
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

5:10pm

Charter Flight from Hammerfest to Trondheim
Flight Time: 2 hours, 00 minutes
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

7:15pm

Arrive Trondheim
Proceed to Hotel via Chartered Bus

7:30pm

Hotel Check-In
Per Diem Issue in $USD
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

8:00pm

Depart Hotel for Dinner
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

8:30pm

Dinner – Restaurant TBD
Hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

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Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

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RON – Trondheim, Norway

Saturday, 27 May
Trondheim to Thule AB, Greenland to Alaska
Dress: Dress is casual and weather appropriate. A jacket, hat, and gloves are recommended for AK.
Weather: Trondheim, Norway: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%
Thule AB, Greenland: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%
Hammerfest, Alaska: Hi XX/Low XX, Snow X%
Fairbanks, Alaska: Hi XX/Low XX, Rain X%
6:30am

Breakfast Available
Included in Room Rate

7:15am

Baggage Call

7:30am

CODEL Departs for Vaernes, Norway
Drive Time: 15 minutes

7:35am

Luggage Van Departs for Airport

7:45am

Breakfast with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E)
POC: Col Doug Bruun - ~$4.30 pp

8:45am

Depart for Trondheim

9:00am

Depart Trondheim via MILAIR to Thule AB, Greenland
Brunch: TBD
Flight Time: 5 hours, 45 minutes
Set watches back 5 hours
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

9:45am

Arrive in front of Terminal

9:50am

Welcome Briefing

9:55am

Board Surreys, Windshield Tour of Installation & Control Tower
Welcome Brief, Windshield Tour of Installation and MILCON Discussions
POCs: Col Chris Eagan and LtCol Scott Schmunk
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

11:00am

Return to Terminal
Military Meet & Greet

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Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

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11:15am

Depart Thule via MILAIR for Deadhorse, Alaska
Flight Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Set watches back 5 hours
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

9:55am

Arrive Deadhorse, Alaska
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

10:00am

Depart for Tour of Pump Station One
Who: Members, staff, and spouses
Info needed: Full name, DOB, passport number

11:15am

Exit Pump Station One for Airport
Who: Members, staff, and spouses

11:35am

Charter Flight to Alpine
Who: Members and staff

11:45pm

MILAIR Re-Positions to Fairbanks International Airport
Who: Spouses and staff

12:00pm

Alpine Facility Tour & Lunch
Hosted by Conoco-Phillips
Cost $25 pp for lunch
Who: Members and staff
Info needed: Full name, DOB, height, weight, shoe size

12:55pm

MILAIR Arrives at Fairbanks Intn’l
Met by USCBP, Capt Mitchell and Panel Vans
Who: Spouses and staff

3:30pm

Charter Flight over Coastal Plain and ANWR, return to Fairbanks
Who: Members and staff

6:00pm

Charter Flight Arrives Fairbanks International Airport for Hotel
Met by USCBP
Who: Members and staff

6:15pm

Depart Fairbanks International for Hotel
Who: Members and staff

6:30pm

Arrive Pikes-Waterfront Hotel Fairbanks

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Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

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7:00pm

Optional Dinner
TBD
Who: Members, staff, spouses

7:20pm

Senator and Mrs. Barrasso Depart on RAVN Flight 907 to Anchorage

9:15pm

Senator and Mrs. Daines Depart on Delta Flight 690 to Minneapolis
RON – Fairbanks, Alaska

Sunday, 28 May
Dress: Travel attire
Weather: Fairbanks, AK: Hi XX/Low XX, Rain X%
Washington, DC: Hi XX/Low XX, Rain X%

Fairbanks to Washington, DC

1:05am

Senator Heitkamp & Dr. Lange Depart on Delta Flight 692 to Seattle

6:00am

Breakfast Available
Included in Room Rate

6:30am

Baggage Call

7:15am

Depart for Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
Who: Sen Cornyn, Staff, Mil-Escorts

7:30am

Arrive FAI

7:45am

Depart Fairbanks via MILAIR for Andrews
Lunch: TBD
Travel Time: 6 hours 50 minutes
Set watches forward 4 hours

6:15pm

Motorpool vehicles (1 passenger van + 1 panel van) in place at JB
Andrews

6:35pm

Wheels down
Met by: TBD

6:45pm

Pax Van departs JB Andrews for SD Office Building, 1st and C St NE

6:50pm

Panel van departs JB Andrews for SD Office Building, 1st and C St NE

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7:15pm

CODEL Murkowski (as of 21 May)
Tromso-Trondheim-Thule-Fairbanks
25-28 May 2017

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Vehicles arrives at SD Office Building, 1st and C St NE passengers
Met by: TBD
Mission Complete

HOTELS
Scandic Hotel
Sandfaerhus 22
Hell, Norway
Tel: +47 748 44800
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Tel: 907-456-4500

Points of Contact
U.S. Embassy Oslo, Norway
Kristin Westphal
Control Officer
U.S. Department of State
Office: +47 2130 8738
Mobile: +47 484 07 138
WestphalKL@state.gov

Thule Air Base, Greenland
1st Lt Cladarrius Jefferson
Crew Commander
12th Space Warning Squadron
Office: (719) 474-3480 (Ext 5225)
Mobile: TBD
cladarrius.jefferson.1@us.af.mil

Senate ENR
Annie Hoefler
Professional Staff Member
Office: (202) 224-2179
Mobile: (907) 575-8596
Annie hoefler@energy.senate.gov

7

 BLM’S 2017 “MAKING A DIFFERENCE”
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
TERESITA “TERE” CALDERON, CALIFORNIA DESERT DISTRICT OFFICE, CA: Tere Calderon
began volunteering with the BLM at the Los Angeles County Fair in 2011, helping to host the
Backcountry Horsemen exhibit, teaching Leave No Trace principles, and working with live
native reptiles. But in 2012, Tere found her true passion in the “coolest place at the LA County
Fair”: a re-creation of the General Land Office, a precursor agency to the BLM. Using simple
props such as maps, a surveyor’s chain, old books, and a theodolite (land surveying instrument),
Tere tells the story of how western wildlands were surveyed, guiding history enthusiasts on a
“walk through time.” Thanks to Tere’s skill and enthusiasm for making the past come alive, this
reproduction of an 1800’s GLO outpost has gained a reputation as one of the most interesting
and educational exhibits at the fair; students at some local schools even receive extra credit for
participating. The journey concludes with the opportunity to emboss the official GLO seal on a
souvenir “patent”—featuring hand calligraphy by Tere, of course—for an imaginary 654 million
acres of public lands. Tere has been an invaluable ambassador for the BLM, underscoring the
BLM’s mission to serve current and future generations, encouraging fair visitors to explore the
public lands for themselves, and stressing the importance of responsible stewardship.
JANICE SHEPHERD, GRAND JUNCTION FIELD OFFICE, CO: Outgoing, energetic, and passionate
about public lands stewardship, Janice Shepherd is a retired computer programmer who has
made significant contributions to the Grand Junction Field Office since beginning her volunteer
service there in 2010. She has worked with BLM cultural resources, rangelands, planning, and
recreation staff members throughout the jurisdiction of the field office and its two national
conservation areas. A hiker and geocacher who loves to explore, Janice completed an inventory
of climbing sites within the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, gathering and
processing GPS data and photo-documenting climbing routes. She is a trained Volunteers for
Outdoor Colorado crew leader and trail monitor, regularly contributing to trail maintenance and
construction projects. Janice has also been instrumental in the coordination of annual National
Public Lands Day cleanups, enlisting the aid of BLM resource staff as well as partner
organizations such as Great Old Broads for Wilderness (of which she is a proud member). She is
also a trained cultural resources site steward, and is so capable with tasks from field work to
paperwork that BLM archaeologists trust her to prepare documentation on even priceless,
isolated finds. She is currently working on a report of such finds that will be reviewed and
shared with the State Historic Preservation Officer. Janice provides a much-needed extra set of
eyes and ears in the field: with more than six years of volunteer work under her belt, she
recognizes and reports potential resource issues so BLM staff can respond promptly.

 OUTSTANDING YOUTH
ETHAN DIAZ, COLORADO RIVER VALLEY FIELD OFFICE, CO: In 2016, the BLM Colorado
River Valley Field Office launched a new volunteer program in collaboration with Grand Valley
High School in Parachute, Colorado, to offer students and recent graduates opportunities for
work experience in public land management. Ethan Diaz, 15 years old, stepped up as a volunteer
BLM Park Ranger during the summer between his freshman and sophomore years, ultimately
contributing 420 hours of his time. During his service, Ethan completed a variety of field work
projects, including sage-grouse habitat maintenance and inventory updates for lands with
wilderness characteristics. He also eagerly learned GPS mapping techniques and used that
knowledge to collect data points for monitoring of Wilderness Study Areas and invasive plant
species. Ethan showed great interest in land and resource management issues, assisting BLM
specialists with field work in recreation, fisheries, oil and gas, and wildlife biology programs. In
addition, he rearranged the field office’s recreation storeroom and equipment, and developed
new systems to increase efficiency in storing and filing documents, including special recreation
permits and applications for permits to drill. Ethan’s organizational skills and aptitude for field
work provided valuable support to BLM resource specialists during a busy field season.
ALEXIS WORTHEN, NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS INTERPRETIVE CENTER, WY
& CONNOR WORTHEN, NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS INTERPRETIVE CENTER, WY: Since
2013, siblings Alexis and Connor Worthen have volunteered together for the BLM’s National
Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC). It is rare to meet two young people so dedicated to
telling visitors of all ages the stories of the celebrated trails used by 19th-century pioneers,
stagecoaches, and the Pony Express. Today, when youth technology use is ever-increasing, it is
heartening to hear this brother-and-sister team passionately tell the story of a bygone age, when
wagons valued transportation modes and rock inscriptions were innovative communication
forms. Alexis and Connor also guide schoolchildren through the facility, describing the human
drama that played out long ago on the historic trails. The pair’s affable personalities and
excellent public speaking skills truly bring trails’ history and the nation’s heritage alive. Alexis
and Connor set a stellar example for today’s youth, conveying that studying history is exciting as
well as educational.

GROUP EXCELLENCE
FRIENDS OF NEVADA WILDERNESS, WINNEMUCCA DISTRICT OFFICE, NV: Friends of Nevada
Wilderness (FNW), a partner organization that supports the BLM’s Winnemucca District, is
comprised of skilled and dedicated volunteers who embody public lands stewardship at its
finest. Almost all FNW members live in Reno, so Winnemucca District projects are at least two
hours away by car; yet these stalwart volunteers are willing to spend their time, money, and gas
to serve on remote BLM lands, devoting their weekends to enhancing the Black Rock DesertHigh Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area (BR NCA). In 2016, the
Friends tended to Soldier Meadows Cabin and campground, installing cabin steps, painting walls
and benches, and cleaning fireplaces. Thirteen FNW volunteers also participated in the first
annual Desert Dace Days, a project to improve habitat for the threatened desert dace, a fish
species found only in springs and creeks at Soldier Meadows. FNW also maintained the Upper

 High Rock Canyon Trail, installed wilderness boundary markers, removed debris from
wilderness areas, and hauled hundreds of pounds of trash from public lands. The Friends joined
other partners to plan and conduct activities at the Black Rock Rendezvous, a large public
education and service event. FNW members also volunteered at the famous Burning Man arts
festival, where they assisted BLM staff teaching visitors about the playa’s cultural, historic, and
natural features, including the threatened fairy shrimp that hatch during spring floods. FNW
volunteers also monitor recreation sites and report issues to the BLM in this sparsely staffed
area. Their efforts have truly made a difference, ensuring that the BR NCA remains a treasure
for future generations to enjoy.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
NORM JENSEN, BLM COTTONWOOD FIELD OFFICE, IDAHO: Now 83 years old, Norm has been
a volunteer camp host on the Clearwater River for 13 years and counting. He began his service
at the BLM’s Pink House Recreation Site and three years later moved 20 miles downstream to
McKay’s Bend Campground, where he still volunteers today. Norm’s duties include greeting
visitors, communicating camp rules, maintaining facilities, landscaping grounds, and—perhaps
most important—serving as the sole BLM presence in this location. Norm has so far contributed
more than 28,000 hours of time as a volunteer; interacting with at least 225,000 visitors.
Remarkably, the results of a 2011 BLM customer survey revealed that 100 % of McKay’s Bend
visitors were satisfied with the facilities, services, and recreational opportunities there—thanks in
large part to Norm’s outstanding efforts. But his impact has been of the personal variety, too;
recreationists report that they often return to the campground just for the opportunity to visit with
their friend Norm.
RICH & LINDA CROOKS, YAQUINA HEAD OUTSTANDING NATURAL AREA, OR: Since 1999,
Rich and Linda Crooks have served as volunteer interpretive hosts at the BLM’s Yaquina Head
Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) on the central Oregon coast. The Crooks have lived on-site
several months each year and together have contributed well over 7,000 hours in their 18 years
of service there. Over the years, the Crooks have done it all. They were two of the first guides
to provide Yaquina Head Light Station tours to visitors. Rich designed the site’s “host
neighborhood,” which now features three trailer pads used for year-round volunteer housing,
allowing Yaquina Head’s volunteer cadre to grow. Linda hand-sewed several historically
accurate “lighthouse keeper’s wife” costumes and repaired countless others. The Crooks discuss
visitor safety and resource protection in the ONA’s tide pool area, encourage youngsters to
become BLM Junior Rangers, and help to shape memorable experiences for ONA visitors.
Thanks to their years of experience, Rich and Linda have also offered valuable suggestions to
improve the ONA’s operations, visitor services, volunteer program, and even its current
recreation management planning process. Not only have the Crooks been volunteering with the
BLM for 18 years, during those same years they’ve also volunteered with the Oregon State Parks
and Recreation Department at nearby Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. With this long record of service
to both Federal and State public lands, the Crooks are surely remarkable, in a category all their
own.

 EMPLOYEE WINNER
CLAY STEWART, KANAB FIELD OFFICE, UT: Clay Stewart is an outdoor recreation planner
who was an original member of the BLM’s Paria Management Team, which is tasked with
managing recreation in some of the wildest backcountry in the nation: the Paria Special
Recreation Management Area (SRMA). The SRMA encompasses such stunning locales as
Coyote Buttes North (more famously known as “The Wave”), Paria Canyon, and Buckskin
Gulch. All host incredible geologic features, including some of the longest slot canyons in the
world. Permits to hike in the SRMA are limited and highly sought after, but seasonal extremes
of temperature and weather can overwhelm novices. Temperatures range from freezing to well
over 100° F. Snow, ice, rain, and flash floods are common. The natural elements, the remote,
rugged landscape, and the lack of services, roads, and marked trails often pose serious trouble.
In 2013, three visitors died at Coyote Buttes North. In response, the Paria Management Team
developed a wilderness volunteer program to increase the number of SRMA patrols, with a
special emphasis on The Wave. Although the team’s composition varied yearly, Clay Stewart
remained, consistently dedicated to improving recreationists’ safety. Today, thanks to Clay’s
efforts, BLM staff and volunteers provide seven-day coverage during the area’s hottest months,
May through September. Patrol members carry water and provide a presence in case of
emergency. In the summer of 2016 alone, Clay’s volunteers helped more than 100 people in the
SRMA; some needed only bottled water, others actual lifesaving services. Clay would be the
first to give all credit to other BLM staff and volunteers. But these safety improvements would
not have been made without Clay’s efforts as the area’s volunteer program coordinator. Clay
truly is an employee who has gone above and beyond to make a difference.

 Internal Working Document
December 2016
OFFICE of the DIRECTOR SCHEDULING REQUEST

DATE: March 21, 2017

TITLE: Department of the Interior Secretary’s participation in the Bureau of Land Management’s 2017 “Making a
Difference” National Volunteer Awards Ceremony
DATES/TIMES: Event scheduled for Wednesday May 24, 1:00pm Eastern
DURATION: 1 hour and 15 minutes
TELECOMMUNICATION: This is run by the National Training Center, working in conjunction with the National Volunteer
Program Lead to coordinate and execute this event.
FROM:

Janet Ady - Chief, Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships (WO-420)
Phone: (202) 912-7450 (office)
Email: jady@blm.gov

CONTACT:

Linda Schnee- National Volunteer Program Lead (WO-420)
Phone: (202) 912-7453 (office)
Email: lschnee@blm.gov

I.

PURPOSE
Each year since 1996, BLM has honored its most exceptional volunteers, as well as BLM employees who work
with volunteers, through its “Making a Difference” National Volunteer Awards program. By taking part in the
awards ceremony, the Secretary will have an opportunity to attest to the importance of volunteers,
demonstrating the Department’s commitment to volunteerism and service to America. The Secretary is invited
to attend the ceremony in person; if this is not possible, his participation via pre-taped video message, to be
shown during the ceremony, is requested.

II.

BACKGROUND
a. Awards will be presented to recipients in five categories: Outstanding Achievement, Lifetime
Achievement, Group Excellence, Outstanding Achievement- Youth, and an Employee award.
b. At least two rehearsals (one “dry run” and one technical rehearsal) will occur within ten days of the
event. The Secretary is not expected to attend these rehearsals.
c. The National Volunteer Program Lead typically briefs all participating leadership as requested one to
three weeks before the event.
PARTICIPANTS
a. In the past, the Secretary, Assistant Secretaries, the BLM Director, Deputy Directors, and Chiefs of Staff
have all participated and presented remarks. Since 2013, the event has been hosted by the BLM
Washington Office in the Director’s Conference Room (Room 5071) - Main Interior Building- and the
Secretary participated via pre-taped video message. All state offices hosting winners are connected live
via video teleconference, and the event is live streamed so all BLM employees may watch in real time.
The event begins in Washington, hosted by BLM’s AD for National Conservation Lands and Community
Partnerships (WO-400) and featuring remarks from DOI leadership, followed by the award presentations
in each state office.
b. Awards are typically presented by State Directors or Associate State Directors. Award recipients will be
selected in late March after a review by a panel of BLM employees.

III.

 Internal Working Document
December 2016
IV.

BRIEFING MATERIALS
a. Talking points (which include winner bios and other related information) and a run of show will be
provided in advance, as well as any additional requested material.
b. Briefing materials will be submitted 2 days in advance to BLMbriefinginfo@blm.gov.

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Annie_hoffler@energy.senate.gov
(P) 202-224-2179

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 2017 10th Annual DOI Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony
A LEGACY OF HONOR
May 16, 2017 11:00 AM (REHEARSAL 9:30 AM)
1030

LEO Photo Display

1050

Marine Band (10 min)

1100

WELCOME - Master of Ceremonies (4 min) Darren Cruzan, Acting Director OLES

1104

Presentation of the Colors (5 min) USPP Honor Guard

1109

National Anthem (2 min) United States Marine Band

1111

Invocation (3 min) Msgr. Salvatore Criscuolo, USPP Chaplain

1114

Armed Forces Medley (4 min) United States Marine Band

1118

Introductory Remarks (4 min) Darren Cruzan, Acting Director OLES

1122 Welcome (8-12min) Secretary Ryan Zinke
1135

Wreath Laying (8 min)


BIA Jason Thompson

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BLM Salvatore Lauro



BOR Bruce Muller



FWS William Woody

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NPS Charles Cuvelier

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OIG

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USPP Rob MacLean

Tracy Perry

Matthew Elliott

1143 Moment of Silence (1 min) All
1144 TAPS (1 min) Kathleen Harasek
1145 Amazing Grace (2 min) Steve Kinnear, National Park Service
1147 Benediction (2-4 min) Msgr. Salvatore Criscuolo, USPP Chaplain
1151 Postlude (4 min) BIA Law Enforcement Drum Group- Honor/Victory Song
1200 Audience Adjournment

 INFORMATION BRIEF
10th Annual-Department

May 2017

of Interior Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Ceremony

The Secretary of Interior's

10th Annual

2017 Department of Interior Law Enforcement Officer
Memorial Ceremony
TIME
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
DATE:
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
LOCATION: Bison Bistro Special Event Space, Basement Level
The Department of the Interior j oins the Nation in observing National
Police Week, May 14-20, 20 17 . National Police Week is a time to
recognize all law enforcement officers nationwide who serve our

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commu nities and a time to honor those officers who have died in the line
of duty.

In This Brief
The Department will host a law enforcement officer memorial ceremony

• Overview

at the Stewart Lee Udall Building . The ceremony is a time to give thanks
to the 3,500 law enforcement officers who serve in the
Department of the Interior and to pay special ti·ibute to DOI

• National Statistics

officers that have died in th e line of duty since the Department's founding
in 1849.

• Memorial Facts
• Agenda
• Logistics

Darren Cruzan
Acting Director
Department of the Iutelior
Office of Law Enforcement
and Security
1849 C Street l\'W, Room 3413
Washington DC 20240
1-202-513-0822

 Memorial Facts
Since th e depart m ent was foun ded
in 1849, 139 of our officers have

lost their lives in the line of duty
Th e m ost rece nt DOI addi tion to
th e ros ter of th e fa llen was N PS
Ranger Ma rgaret Anderso n wh o
wa s fatally sh ot at Mt. Raini er on
Janua ry 1, 2012.
Th ough our D epaitme nt was
fortun ate to not lo se any Federa l
office rs in the line of duty in 2016 ,

one officer employed by our
Tribal partner lost th eir life a n d

BIA Law Enforcement Drum Group

two hi storical Lin e of Du ty Deat hs
w ill be recognized thi s yea r :

Overview
PURPOSE
To honor and recognize the 139 Depa1tment of the Interior (DOI) law
enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since the
Departm ent's founding.

BACKGROUND
National Police Week occurs annually during the week of May 16 and
honors the se1vice and sac1ifice ofl aw enforcement officers throughout th e
nation . The Office of Law Enforcement Security (OLES) on behalf of the
Secretruy of the Interior will host a solemn memorial ceremony at the
Stewa1t Lee Udall Building that recognizes the se1vice of DOI law
enforcement and honors the ultimate sacrifice made by those officers who
lost their lives in se1vice to DOI and its prutner agencies.
The Secreta1y of the Inte1ior, Ryan Zinke will deliver remru·ks.
DOI is the third lru·gestFederal Law Enforcement agency with
approximately 3,500 full-time an d pa1t -time officers.

Leander Frank, Police Officer,
Navajo Nation E nd o f Watc h :
08/30/20 16
Robert Patrick Flickinger ,
Agent , Chickasaw Nation
Lighthor se Police E n d of Watc h :
03/07/2008
Hoska "Hoskie" Thomp son,
Chief of Police, Navajo Nation
En d of Watch : 10/21/1949

PARTICIPANTS
All DOI employees an d guests are welcome to attend the event. Each DOI
law enforcement bureau will present a floral wreath during the ceremony to
honor their fallen officers.
As is tradi tional, the U.S. Mruine Band and the Native Ame1ican BIA Law

Enforcement dmm group will be pe1fonning. The U.S. Pru·k Police honor
guard will present colors for the event. Bureau law enforcement managers
and representatives of the U.S. Forest Se1vice will present a wreath in
memo1y of fallen officers during the ceremony. "Taps" will be played , and
bagpiper Steven Kinnear will close the ceremony with "Amazing Grace" .
(See Agenda)

DOL-OLE S Infonnati on Brief

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By : SSA M isty Lak ota

 Memorial Ceremony Agenda

The Theme for this
year is

A LEGACY OF HONOR

"A Legacy of Honor "

May 16, 201711:00 AM

NATIONAL
STATISTICS
A total of 1.512 law
enforcement officers
have died in the line of
duty dl.ll"ingthe past 10
years. an average of
one death
every 63 hol.U"s
or 151 officers per
year.
TI1ere were 143 law
enforcement officers
killed in the line of
duty in 2016 .

1030 LEO Photo Display
1050 Marine Band
1100 WELCOME - Master of Ceremon ies Acting Director , Danen Cmzan OLES
1104 Presentation of the Colors USPP Honor Guard
1109 Nationa l Anthem United States Maline Band
1111 Invocation Msgr. Salvatore C1iscuolo, USPP Chaplain
1114 Armed Forces Medley United States Marine Band
1118 Introducto1y Remarks Acting Director , Danen Cmzan OLES
1122 Welcome Secretaiy Ryan Zinke
1135 Wreath Laying (alphabetica l)
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BIA Jason Thomp son
BLM Salvatore Lauro
BOR Bmce Muller
D
FWS William Woody
0
FS
Tracy Peny
NPS Charles Cuvelier
D
OIG
Matthew Elliott
USPP Rob MacLean
1143 Moment of Silence
1144 TAPS Kathleen Harasek
1145 Amazing Grace Steve Kinnear, National Park Se1vice
1147 Benediction Msgr. Salvatore Cdscuolo, USPP Chaplain
1151 Postlude BIA Law Enforcement Dmm Group- Memorial Song
1200 Audience Adj ournment

TI1ere are more
than 900.000 sworn
law enforcement
officers now serving in
the United States. ~
which is the highest
figl.U"eeYer. About 12
percent of those are
female.
According to the
prelimina;y
FBI's Unifonn Crime
Report from January to
Jm1e 2015-2016. an
estimated 507.792 Violent
Crimes occtUTed nationwide. an increase

of 5.3%.
http ://
www .nleomf.org /

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Tasks Assigned:
US FWS Hono r Guard- Pamph let Distr ibut ion
NPS Honor Guard- Seating
BLM Hono r Guard- Designated Stationary Posts
USPP Honor Guard- Mounted Unit Exterior & Secretruy Esco1t
Photographer- Tami Heilemann
Interpreter Services- Lovely Ande r son

Sworn law enforcement officers should wear their Class A unifonns & mourning band s;
business attire is approp1iate for other attendee s.

DOL-OLE S In fo nnati on Brief

3

By : SSA Misty Lak ota

 Location and Event Logistics:

Contact Us

The event is being held in th e Bison Bistro (Udall Building Basement Level)
located at 1849 C Street, NW , Washingt on, D.C . and will be livesti-eamed. The event
is one hour in length.
All personnel will need to provide their names (espec ially LEOs for clearan ce/
entrance pmposes) to Mam een Woods maureen woo ds@ios.doi. gov. Please RSVP
to th e following link:
https://einvitations.afit.edu /inv/anim.cfi:n?i=337154&k=016245087E53

Allen Rothbaum
Special Agent,
Allen rothbamna ios.doi .oov

(c) 202-422-2487
(direct ) 202-2086333

Survivor s:
Survivors attending the DOI memorial event include Bob Eggle whose son Kris Eggle
was killed by Mexican diu g rnnn ers along th e US -Mexico border in August 2002 .
Ranger Kristopher Eggle was shot while he and several U.S. Border Patrn l Agents
attempted to apprehended two aim ed illegal aliens. Since then, Bob has appeai·ed at
the graduation of every class of NP S law enforcement rangers from the Federal Law
Enforce ment Trainin g Center (FLETC) in Brnnswick, Georgia, on his own init iative
and at his own expense, to offer a presentation on officer safety.
Alice Y elllowhair an d her two nieces will be attending to honor Leande r Frank ,
Police Officer, Navaj o Natio n who was tragica lly killed in a trnffic accident while
responding to a distmbance call in the Chinle District on the Navaj o Natio n. Officer
Frank died at the scene.

Maureen Woods,
Executive Assistant,
mameen woods mios.doi .
~

(direct ) 202-208-3278
Misty D. Lakota
Special Agent,
Misty_ lakota@ios .doi
.gov
(c) 202-422-2487

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Cheyenne Williams, Jeanie Flickinger and family will be attending to honor Robert
Pati·ick Flickinger, Agent, Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police who was ti·agically
killed in a ti·af fic accident on the Chickasaw Natio n of Oklahoma while perfo1ming
undercover narcotic investigatio n of an outlaw motorcycle organization. Agent
Flickinger was returnin g from a narcotic purchase when the motor vehicle accident
occmTed.
Chief of Police, Phi llip Francisco an d law enforcement perso nnel of the Navajo
Natio n will be attending to honor Chief Thompson and Officer Frank of the Navaj o
Natio n . Tribal paiin ers, friends, colleagues of the fallen will be in attendance as well.
The Secretaiy will be meeting with the fainily members for a brief meeting.
In addition to attending this event, survivors of the fallen may pay tribute to their
loved ones at the Natio nal Law Enforcement Memorial at Judicia1y Squai·e. The
annual Candle light Vigil will be held on Saturday May 13, 2017 , 8:00 pm ; the event is
attended by approximately 40,000 officers and their families, and will be
livestreamed.

US FWS Hono r Guard

DOL-OLES Info1mation Brief

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By: SSA Misty Lakota

 Draft Script for Secretary Ryan K. Zinke
DOI Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Bison Bistro
Tuesday, May 16, 2016
Expected length: 14-16 minutes
[You will be introduced by Darren Cruzan, Acting Director, DOI Office of Law Enforcement
and Security]
INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Good afternoon everyone, and thank you, Darren, for that kind introduction. It is my distinct
honor to join you here today for the Department’s 10th Annual Law Enforcement Officers
Memorial Ceremony, my first as your Secretary of the Interior.
I want to welcome our honored guests, law enforcement officers, employees and families
watching across the country, as well as those gathered here today. It inspires me to see many of
our law enforcement colleagues from our partner agencies here today as well. You are a vital
part of the DOI mission to care for our nation’s beloved public lands, and we are better able to
fulfill this mission because of you.
We especially welcome the families, friends, and colleagues of our fallen officers. Your
presence here today is a great honor to me and to the employees of the Department. Whether
your loved one’s name has been added to the memorial wall this year, or has been etched in
stone for many years, we assure you that we will never forget you, your officer, and the
incredible sacrifice your family has made.
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Every year, National Police Week provides us a special occasion to give thanks to our great
nation’s law enforcement officers. In the 55 years since President John F. Kennedy declared the
first Peace Officers Memorial Day and established National Police Week, a vibrant network of
officers, families, and supporters have come together each year here in our nation’s capital to pay
respect to their fallen comrades.
143 law enforcement officers nationwide lost their lives in the line of duty in 2016, a rate of one
almost every three days. These officers will be honored and remembered throughout the week’s
events. From the Blue Mass held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, to the solemn Candlelight
Vigil on the National Mall, and numerous other events, their names will be spoken aloud. Their
lives will be celebrated. Their sacrifice will be remembered by their families, friends,
colleagues, and a grateful nation.
The importance of this tradition cannot be overstated. We do it not only because their legacy
requires it, but because our hearts require it, and because it is our solemn duty and highest honor
to remember those who gave their lives in the service of others.

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 HONORING THOSE WE’VE LOST
Today, we remember and celebrate the lives of our fallen, though we may grieve, we must reject
desolation for they served and sacrificed for a purpose far greater than themselves. I want the
survivors of the Department of the Interior’s 139 fallen officers and our partnering agencies to
know that they are never alone in their grief or burden. We remember your sons and daughters,
your husbands and wives, your mothers and fathers, your friends. We thank you for loving them,
supporting them during their career, and for honoring their legacy always.
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge Bob Eggle (EGG-LEE), whose son Kris, a
National Park Ranger, was murdered in the line of duty 15 years ago. Since that time, Bob has
become a champion for our rangers, speaking to basic training classes about officer safety and
survival, and has truly committed himself to ensuring that “he—and the National Park Service—
never lose another son or daughter.” Bob, we know you miss Kris every moment of every day,
and we are so grateful for your continuing fellowship and support.
While the Department of the Interior was fortunate to have not experienced the loss of any of our
officers this year, we stand in solidarity with our tribal counterparts in the Navajo Nation who
did. Police Officer Leander (LEE-AND-ER) Frank was tragically killed in a traffic accident on
August 30, 2016 while responding to a disturbance call in the Chinle (CHIN-LEE) District.
Officer Frank died at the scene. His mother Ms. Alice Yellowhair and her two nieces has joined
us today as we honor his service.
Officer Frank’s name will be added to the Indian Police Academy’s Memorial Wall in Artesia,
New Mexico this year as an indelible reminder of his life and service. Two other tribal officers
will also be added to the wall this year, and we honor their legacy here today.
Agent Robert Patrick Flickinger (FLICK-IN-JURR) of the Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police,
died in service to his people on March 7, 2008. He tirelessly worked to ensure the peace and
safety of the reservation for 16 years, and was killed in a traffic accident while conducting an
undercover investigation of an outlaw motorcycle gang’s sale and distribution of narcotics. We
join his mother Jeanie (GEE-NEE) Flickinger (FLICK-IN-JURR), daughter Cheyenne Flickinger
(FLICK-IN-JURR) and family in mourning his loss and remembering his service.
We also honor Chief of Police Hoska (HOE-SKAH) “Hoskie” (HAW-SKEE) Thompson of the
Navajo Nation whose watch ended almost 60 years ago on October 21, 1949. His loss is proof
that nothing is ever “routine” for law enforcement officers, as treacherous weather turned what
should have been a simple mission into a life-and-death battle which Hoskie fought with skill
and ingenuity. An investigation into his death revealed that, after becoming bogged down in
mud in a remote box canyon, he spent hours trying to free his vehicle. When that effort failed,
he persevered, walking 12 miles through a snowstorm in an attempt to reach safety. Finally
unable to continue, he sought shelter and used pine needles in a futile attempt to keep warm.
Two days later, his brothers-in-arms found his body and brought him home in honor. Chief of
Police Phillip Francisco (FRAN-SIS-CO) along with several Navajo Nation Police Officers are
also here with us, to honor his legacy.
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 As a former Navy SEAL Commander, I am more than a little familiar with the mindset of these
officers as they headed out to perform their sworn duty on each of those particular days. You
never dwell on the possibility that you will not return home at the end of shift, but that
knowledge is never too far from your mind. There is no safe time, no call not fraught with
danger, no chance to say good-bye should the worst happen.
HONORING ALL OF OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
This year, the theme of National Police Week is “A Legacy of Honor”, a phrase which
illuminates the first and foremost characteristic for law enforcement officers. They must at all
times be above reproach, worthy of trust, and selflessly dedicated to the oath they swore to
uphold. They are proud, strong, citizens and that is what drives them to protect and to serve.
And serve they do— in our parks and refuges, at our monuments and icons, and on Tribal lands
across the nation. They protect and serve our visitors and their fellow employees. Indeed, the
men and women of DOI law enforcement, over 3500 strong, venture out every day to protect our
public lands, sovereign nations, the American people, and our national legacy.
As a proud son of Montana, I grew up loving and appreciating the beauty of America’s treasured
lands. But as I have entered into service as your Secretary, my travels have given me an even
broader perspective about our public lands and our responsibility to protect them. I have had the
opportunity to meet many of our officers. I see them in our national parks, in Indian Country,
protecting our dams and reservoirs, our towns and cities. From busy airports to our remote
lands, and on boats, horseback, and snowmobiles, they demonstrate their resourcefulness,
technical acumen, dedication, and professionalism.
ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS (MAY 2016 – MAY 2017)
The Department of the Interior and its bureaus have much to be proud of over the past year. The
National Park Service concluded its centennial celebration with numerous events at parks across
the country. Parks hosted lectures, concerts, artists-in-residence, and Naturalization ceremonies
in honor of this milestone. These events could not occur safely and successfully without the
efforts and dedication of our law enforcement rangers and park police officers throughout the
Service.
Indeed, the U.S. Park Police have been busy! Their integral role and presence during major
events, to include the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
ensures the security of our national treasures and the safety of those who visit them. Their
impressive footprint during the Presidential Inauguration in January allowed for the peaceful
transition of power, a cornerstone of our great democracy.
This year, officers and agents from the Bureau of Indian Affairs worked tirelessly to ensure the
security of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation during an extended period of discord and the
occupation of protest camps. BIA officers from across Indian Country supported the Standing
Rock Agency on a rotational basis, often leaving their families and lives behind for weeks on
end, committed to keeping Standing Rock safe and the mission of BIA. When the decision was
made to close the camps out of concern for the protesters’ health and safety, BIA and the DOI
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 Office of Law Enforcement and Security coordinated an inter-agency response involving officers
from the National Park Service, U.S. Park Police, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and even
medical support from the Department of Health and Human Services. These officers’
professionalism and neutrality was frequently the difference between peaceful resolution and
open conflict.
Perhaps the most poignant part of the Standing Rock operation were the community policing
efforts. In addition to ensuring the safe evacuation of the protest camps, DOI officers maintained
a presence throughout the reservation, responding to calls for assistance, visiting schools, playing
basketball with children, and assuring the communities of Standing Rock that they were safe and
secure. It was a tremendous civic engagement effort, and a great example of the multi-faceted
work of our officers.
Day after day, our law enforcement officers continuously demonstrate their dedication to our
mission in many ways, big and small. Technically challenging search and rescue missions, drug
eradication on our nation’s public lands, complex investigations into the illegal poaching of
protected species, and victim assistance and crime prevention in Indian Country are all in a day’s
work for Interior law enforcement officers.
Another group of officers, often over-looked are those who retired honorably and those who
were called to duty left them disabled. They set the stage for us, they are our mentors, guides,
and our heroes- we salute them as well.
Would all law enforcement officers please stand- (PAUSE) I want to personally thank you for
your service to the Department and our nation. Thank you for the passion you bring to your jobs
every day, for your compassion, your valor, and your dedication. You have my deep and sincere
gratitude. (Please be seated)
THANKING PARTNERS
The Department could not possibly care for and protect our nation’s vast lands without the
support of our partners. Agencies across the government, including the U.S. Border Patrol and
the U.S. Forest Service, work side by side with our officers and the Tribal Nations every day,
keeping our citizens, visitors, and communities safe and thriving.
This year, we are looking forward to an increased collaboration with the Department of Justice,
with the expansion of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information to Tribal
Nations on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, in my home state of Montana. The Office of Tribal
Justice will coordinate a series of listening sessions with tribal law enforcement officials and
tribal leaders to ensure that the unique perspectives and needs of law enforcement in Indian
Country are considered.
The Office of Tribal Justice has also created the Indian Country Federal Law Enforcement
Coordination Group, an unprecedented partnership bringing sworn federal agents and key law
enforcement stakeholders together in an exciting new initiative. Many agencies from the
Department of Justice, to include the FBI, the U.S. Marshals, the ATF, and others will work with
our bureaus to enhance our response to violent crime in Indian Country.
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 Of course, we cannot speak of partnership without acknowledging and appreciating the sacrifice
of all of our Department employees, not only those in law enforcement but in other disciplines as
well, who proudly serve in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and
devotion to our country, and thank you to your families, supervisors, and co-workers for their
support during your deployments.
CONCLUDING REMARKS
The best way we can honor our fallen comrades is by carrying on the mission that they sacrificed
so much to accomplish, protecting our great nation’s public lands, sovereign nations,
monuments, icons, and precious resources for our children, and unto our children’s children. It
is an enormous task that will require our steadfast devotion to accomplish, but I have no doubt
that you will carry on their “Legacy of Honor” today and every day.
To the officers and agents of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau
of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, U.S. Park Police, Office
of the Inspector General, and Office of Law Enforcement and Security: thank you. Thank you
for serving our great Department.
I am profoundly honored to lead this Department, and I am confident that you will continue to
make all of America proud. Be safe and be vigilant, and know that you have my support and
gratitude. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.

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 United States Department of the Interior
Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary

Atlanta, GA
April 28, 2017
FINAL

1

 TRIP SUMMARY
THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO

Atlanta, GA
April 28, 2017

Weather:
Atlanta, GA

High 85º, Low 65º, Cloudy; 10% Chance of Precipitation

Time Zone:
Atlanta, GA

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Advance:​
Security Advance
Advance
Traveling Staff:
Agent in Charge
Director of Communications
Photographer

-

Cell Phone:

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy

-

Sgt (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
Business Attire

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 Friday, April 28, 2017
Washington, DC → Atlanta, GA → Washington, DC
10:00am EDT:

Arrive at The White House and proceed to TBD Hold

10:30-10:45am EDT:

Executive Order Signing Ceremony
Location:
Roosevelt Rooms
The White House

10:45-11:00am EDT:

Depart White House en route Andrews Air Force Base
Vehicle:
Marine One
Note:
Mrs. Zinke will meet at Andrews Air Force Base

11:00am EDT12:30pm EDT:

Wheels up Washington, DC (DCA) en route Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Flight:
Air Force One
Flight time:
~1 hour, 30 minutes

12:30pm EDT:

Wheels down Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Location:
6000 N Terminal Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30320

12:30-12:50pm EDT:

Depart Airport in Motorcade en route Georgia World Congress Center
Location:
Georgia World Congress Center
Rear Loading Dock of Hall A-3
Corner of Baker & Marietta Streets
Atlanta, GA 30313
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Car:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

12:50-2:40pm EDT:

Arrive Georgia World Congress Center & Prepare for Remarks // Press Availability
Location:
Private Green Room
President Trump & RKZ Met By:
Chris Cox, Executive Director - NRA Institute for Legislative Action
Wayne LaPierre, CEO & Executive Vice President - NRA
Other Noted Speakers / Performers:
Lt. Col. Oliver North (12:47pm)
Lee Greenwood (1:26pm)
President Donald J. Trump (1:31pm)
Governor Rick Scott (2:22pm)
Senator Ted Cruz (2:33pm)
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA-3) (3:07pm)
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt (3:18pm)
Senator David Perdue (GA) (3:29pm)
Former Rep. Allen West (3:51pm)
Senator Luther Strange (AL) (4:02pm)
Format: Chris Cox introduces RKZ
Backdrop is gray / crimson still video screen with 2017 NRA - ILA Leadership
Forum logo; Flags; Podium with NRA logo on the front / mic
As each individual speaker takes the stage, a montage of photos of each speaker

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 Note:
Note:

will be displayed on the side / backdrop screens
RKZ will go to make-up room prior to speaking
Drinks and light food will be available on site

2:44-2:54pm EDT:

Remarks to NRA-ILA Leadership Forum
Attendance:
9,000
Note: Immediate departure for airport upon completion of remarks to make return
flight on Air Force One

2:54-3:25pm EDT:

Board Vehicle & Depart Georgia World Congress Center en route
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport for USSS Security Sweep
Location:
6000 N Terminal Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30320
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Car:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive Time:
~25 minutes without traffic

3:25-4:05pm EDT:

Board Air Force One
Note: President Trump scheduled to arrive Air Force One at 3:55pm

4:05pm EDT5:35pm EDT:

Wheels up Atlanta, GA en route Washington, DC
Flight:
Air Force One
Flight time:
~1 hour, 30 minutes

~5:35pm EDT:

Wheels down Andrews Air Force Base

5:35-5:55pm EDT:

Depart Andrews Air Force Base en route Private Residence

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 United States Department of the Interior
Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary

Montana, Utah, California, Montana
May 5, 2017 - May 13, 2017
Draft: FINAL

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 TRIP SUMMARY
THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO

Montana, Utah, California, Montana
May 5, 2017 - May 13, 2017
Weather:
Havre, MT
Salt Lake City, UT

Bears Ears National Monument (Blanding, UT)
Monticello, UT
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
(Kanab, UT)

Coronado, CA
Billings, MT
Kalispell, MT
Time Zone:
Montana
Utah
California

High 87º, Low 51º; Sunny; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday)
High 77º, Low 53º; Mostly Sunny; 20% Chance of
Precipitation (Sunday)
High 70º, Low 51º; Partly Cloudy; 20% Chance of
Precipitation (Monday)
High 72º, Low 47º; Mostly Sunny; 0% Chance of
Precipitation (Monday)
High 61º, Low 38º; Mostly Cloudy; 20% Chance of
Precipitation (Tuesday AM)
High 69º, Low 39º; Cloudy; 80% Chance of
PM Showers (Tuesday PM)
High 61º, Low 40º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of
AM Showers (Wednesday)
High 69º, Low 60º; Sunny; 20% Chance of
Precipitation (Thursday)
High 89º, Low 53º; Mostly Sunny; 0% Chance of
Precipitation (Friday)
High 56º, Low 35º; Partly Cloudy; 20% Chance of
Precipitation (Saturday)

Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
Mountain Daylight Time (PDT)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

-

Advance (Havre):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Wadi Yakhour

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Advance (Salt Lake City):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Advance (Bears Ears National Monument):
Security Advance
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Advance (Monday)
Wadi Yakhour
Advance (Tuesday)
Rusty Roddy

Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Advance (Grand Staircase):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Wadi Yakhour

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Cell Phone:

Advance (Coronado):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

2

 Advance (Billings):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy

Advance (Kalispell):
Advance

None

Traveling Staff:
Agent in Charge (5/5-5/7)
Agent in Charge (5/8-5/10)
Agent in Charge (5/11-5/13)
Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
Director of Communications
Press Secretary
Photographer

Cell Phone:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)

Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

MSU Security Contact:

Utah Governor’s Security Contact:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) msun.edu

(b) (6), (b) (7

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Attire:
Havre, MT:
Salt Lake City, UT:
Bears Ears National Monument:
Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument:
Coronado, CA:
Billings, MT:

@utah.gov

Business Attire
Business Casual / Blazer & No Tie
Casual Park Attire
Casual Park Attire
Business Attire
Casual Park Attire / Jeans & Boots (Daytime)
Business Casual / Jeans & Blazer (Evening)

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 Friday, May 5, 2017
Washington, DC → Great Falls, MT
3:00-4:30pm EDT:

5:27pm EDT7:15pm CDT:

Depart Department of the Interior en route Baltimore-Washington International
Airport
Car:
RZ
Wheels up Washington, DC (DCA) en route Minneapolis, MN (MSP)
Flight:
Delta 1361
Flight time:
2 hours, 48 minutes
RZ Seat:
19B
AiC:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE EDT to CDT (-1 hours)

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7:15-8:30pm CDT:
8:30pm CDT10:11pm MDT:

Layover in Minneapolis, MN // 1 hour, 15 minute layover
Wheels up Minneapolis, MN (MSP) en route Great Falls, MT (GTF)
Flight:
Delta 4625
Flight time:
2 hours, 41 minutes
RZ Seat:
4A
AiC:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE CDT to MDT (-1 hours)

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10:11-10:25pm MDT:

Wheels down Great Falls International Airport ​(~15 minutes to vehicle)
Location:
2800 Terminal Drive
Great Falls, MT 59404

10:25-10:35pm MDT:

Depart Airport en route RON
Location:
Hampton Inn Great Falls
2301 14th Street SW
Great Falls, MT 59404
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

10:35pm MDT:

RON

Saturday, May 6, 2017
Great Falls, MT → Havre, MT → Great Falls, MT
7:20-9:15am MDT:

Depart RON en route Havre, MT
Location:
Montana State University-Northern
Cowan Drive
Havre, MT 59501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ

4

 Drive Time:

Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
~1 hour, 55 minutes without traffic

9:15-9:45am MDT:

Arrive at Montana State University-Northern // Meet with the Platform Party //
Platform Party Photo
Location:
Cowan Hall
Conference Room # 202
Met by:
Chancellor Greg Kegel at entrance to Cowan Hall
Participants:
Tom Welch, Professor of Agricultural Technology & Faculty Marshal
Dr. Darlene Sellers, Professor of Education
Dr. Larry Strizich, Dean, College of Technical Sciences
Dr. Carol Reifschneider, Interim Dean, College of Education, Arts &
Sciences and Nursing
Dr. William Rugg, Provost / Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Paul Tuss, Chairman of the Montana University System Board of
Regents
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Pastor Tanner Howard of the First Lutheran Church
Staff:
None
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

9:45-10:00am MDT:

Walk to Southwest Corner of Cowan Hall and Proceed to Gymnasium
Location:
Cowan Hall
Note:
Platform Party will be ushered by Faculty Marshal Tom Welch

10:00-12:00pm MDT:

Montana State University-Northern Spring Commencement
Location:
Montana State University-Northern Armory Gymnasium
Participants:
Staff:
None
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Format:
10:00 Procession enters gym, led by Chancellor Kegel
Approach stage from the left and remain standing
Chancellor Kegel announces presentation of colors & National
Anthem
Invocation by Pastor Howard
Introduction of platform party by Chancellor Kegel
Student Senate President remarks
Chancellor Kegel remarks
Provost Rugg remarks
Chancellor Kegel introduces RZ
RZ gives 10 minute remarks
Provost Rugg & Chancellor Kegel present degree candidates
Pastor Howard gives the Benediction
Retiring of the Colors
Recessional March, led by Chancellor Kegel

12:00-12:30pm MDT:

Walk to Donaldson Hall
Location:
Montana State University-Northern Armory Gymnasium
Participants:
Staff:
None
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

5

 Format:

12:30-1:30pm MDT:

Many students and faculty will be congregating outside of the
Gymnasium, if the Secretary would like to visit with them on his way
to the luncheon.

Commencement Luncheon
Location:
Donaldson Hall
Participants:
Jacob Bachmeier, State Representative
Nate St. Pierre, President, Stone Child College
Paul Tuss, Chairman, Board of Regents
Mike Lang, State Senator, & wife Lorna
G. Bruce Meyers, Former State Representative, & son, Dominic

Meyers

Staff:
Advance:
Format:

Jim O’Hara, State Representative, & wife, Vicki
Bill Rugg, Provost, & wife, Denise
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) CFO, & wife, Sherri
Carol Reifschneider, Interim Dean
Christian Oberquell, Athletic Director, & wife Melissa
Jonathan WindyBoy, State Senator
Larry Strizich, Dean
Rachel Dean, Chief of Staff
Steve Wise, Dean of Students, & wife, Becky
Tracey Jette, Senior Director of Student Success, & husband, Joe
Greg Kegel, Chancellor
Jim Bennett, Foundation Director, & wife, Lindsey
None
Wadi Yakhour
Informal luncheon

1:30-3:25pm MDT:

Depart Havre, MT en route Great Falls, MT
Location:
Hampton Inn Great Falls
2301 14th Street SW
Great Falls, MT 59404
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Drive Time:
~1 hour, 55 minutes without traffic

4:25pm-9:00pm MDT:

OPEN

9:00pm MDT:

RON

Sunday, May 7, 2017
Great Falls, MT → Salt Lake City, UT
5:20-5:30am MDT:

Depart RON en route Great Falls International Airport
Location:
2800 Terminal Drive
Great Falls, MT 59404

6

 Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
6:20am MDT7:51am MDT:

Wadi Yakhour
~6 minutes without traffic

Wheels up Great Falls, MT (GTF) en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Flight:
Delta 4787
Flight time:
1 hours, 31 minutes
RZ Seat:
8A
AiC:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None

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7:51-8:15am MDT:

Wheels down Salt Lake City International Airport & Depart en route RON
Location:
776 North Terminal Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84122
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

8:35-10:45am MDT:

Arrive RON for Private Time
Location:
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City-Downtown
425 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

10:45-10:50am MDT:

Depart RON for Brunch Briefing
Location:
Denny’s
250 W 500 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

10:50-11:45am MDT:

Brunch Briefing
Participants:
RKZ
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

11:45-12:00pm MDT:

Depart en route Utah State Capitol Building
Location:
West Portico / Governor’s Private Garage
Utah State Capitol, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220

7

 Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
12:00-1:00pm MDT:

Arrive Utah State Capitol Building and Proceed to Private Meeting with Governor
Gary Herbert, Senator Orrin Hatch, and Senator Mike Lee
Met Upon Arrival by:
Governor Gary Herbert
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff - Governor Herbert
Location:
Formal Office of the Governor - Suite 200
Participants:
Secretary Ryan Zinke
Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Mike Lee
Governor Gary R. Herbert
Matt Sandgren, Chief of Staff, Senator Hatch
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Rob Axson, Office of Senator Lee
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
BLM Photographer
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Note:
RKZ to exchange Challenge coins with Governor Herbert during
meeting
Note:
This is Governor Herbert’s 70th Birthday

1:00-2:00pm MDT:
and

Meeting with State Historic Preservation Office & Utah Department of Heritage
Arts
Location:
Participants:

Governor’s Conference Room
Secretary Ryan Zinke
Governor Gary R. Herbert
Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Mike Lee
Rep. Rob Bishop
Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Rep. Chris Stewart
Jill Remington Love, Executive Director, Utah Department of Heritage
and Arts
Kevin Fayles, Utah State Historic Preservation Office
Arie Leeflang, Utah State Historic Preservation Office
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Paul Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Matt Sandgren, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Hatch
John Tanner, Legislative Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Ed Cox, Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Hatch

8

 Staff:

Press:
Advance:

Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Lee
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Bishop
Wade Garrett, District Director, Office of Rep. Chaffetz
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Cody Stewart
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
BLM Photographer
Closed
Rusty Roddy

2:00-2:30pm MDT:

Meeting with Legislative Leadership & Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Location:
Governor’s Conference Room
Participants:
Secretary Ryan Zinke
AG Sean Reyes
President Wayne Niederhauser
Speaker Greg Hughes
Rep. Mike Noel
Rep. Keven Stratton
Ric Cantrell, Chief of Staff, Utah State Senate
Greg Hartley, Chief of Staff, Utah State House
Missy Larsen, Chief of Staff, Utah Attorney General’s Office
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
BLM Photographer
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

2:30-2:45pm MDT:

Break
Location:

Office of the Lt. Governor - Suite 205

2:45-3:15pm MDT:

Meeting with Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA)
Location:
Governor’s Conference Room
Participants:
Secretary Ryan Zinke
John Andrews, Associate Director & Chief Legal Counsel, SITLA
Alan Freemeyer, SITLA D.C. Representative
Tom Bachtel, Vice Chair, SITLA Board of Trustees
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
BLM Photographer
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

3:15-3:30pm MDT:

Board Vehicles & Depart State Capitol Building en route BLM Utah State Office
Location:
440 West 200 South
Gateway South Parking Garage
Level 3 Parking - Row B
Salt Lake City, UT
Met by:
Ed Roberson, BLM Utah State Director
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

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9

 Secretary’s Vehicle:

-

RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Drive Time:

~10 minutes without traffic

3:30-4:30pm MDT:

Meeting with Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition
Location:
Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office
440 West 200 South - Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Participants​:
Secretary Ryan Zinke
President Russell Begaye, Navajo Nation
Chairman Harold Cuthair, Ute Mountain Ute
Staffer, Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker
Ethel Branch, Navajo Nation Attorney General
Davis Filfred, Navajo Nation Council (Window Rock, AZ)
Shaun Chapoose, Chairman, Ute Indian Tribe (Fort Duchesne, UT)
Carleton Bowekaty, Councilman, Zuni Tribe (Zuni, NM)
Charles Wilkinson, Legal Advisor, University of Colorado
Leland Begaye, Legal Advisor, Ute Mountain Ute
Ed Roberson, BLM State Director
Don Hoffheins, BLM, Monticello Field Manager
Mike Richardson, BLM, Acting Communications Director
Nora Rasure, USFS, Regional Forester
Mark Pentecost, USFS Forest Supervisor, Manti La-Sal National Forest
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
BLM Photographer
Press:
Closed
Format:
Welcome and Introductions facilitated by Ed Roberson, BLM Utah
State Director
RKZ Brief Remarks (5 minutes)
Tribal Comments led by Carleton Bowekaty, Co-Chair of the Bears
Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. During this time, each Tribe will
have the opportunity to discuss their ancestral affiliation to
the Bears Ears region and its cultural significance (45 minutes)
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

4:30-5:00pm MDT:

Daily Media Availability
Location:
Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office
440 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Participants:
RKZ
Senator Orrin Hatch
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift

10

 Press:
Format:
Advance:
5:00-5:15pm MDT:

Open
Heather Swift gives press a recap of the days activities.
Senator Hatch & RKZ enter. Senator Hatch remarks followed by
RKZ remarks
Rusty Roddy

Depart en route Utah State Capitol Building
Location:
Utah State Capitol, Office of the Governor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

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Drive Time:

~10 minutes without traffic

5:15-5:45pm MDT:

Personal Time
Location:
Office of the Lt. Governor - Suite 205
Note: Photo op with Governor on Governor’s Balcony

5:45-6:00pm MDT:

Meeting with Don Peay
Location:
Office of the Lt. Governor - Suite 205
Participants:
RKZ
Don Peay, President of Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife (Also former
Chair of Utahns for Trump)

6:00-9:00pm MDT:

Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation Dinner
Location:
Hall of Governors
Utah State Capitol Building
Attendees:
80
Participants:
RKZ (Seated with Governor Herbert & Utah Congressional
Delegation
Governor Gary R. Herbert (last hour)
Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Mike Lee
Rep. Rob Bishop
Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Rep. Chris Stewart
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Mike Mower Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Paul Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Jacey Skinner, General Counsel, Office of Governor Herbert
Cody Stewart, Director of Federal Affairs, Office of Governor Herbert
Kristen Cox, Executive Director and Senior Advisor, Office of
Governor Herbert
Kathleen Clarke, Director of Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating
Office

11

 Mike Styler, Executive Director, Utah Department of Natural
Resources
Val Hale, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Economic
Development
Tom Adams, Director, Office of Outdoor Recreation
Vicki Varela - Director of Utah Office of Tourism and Branding
Aimee Edwards - Communication Director, Governor’s Office of
Economic Development
Matt Sandgren, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Hatch
John Tanner, Legislative Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Ed Cox, Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Hatch
Ron Dean, Central and Eastern Utah Director, Office of Senator Orrin
Hatch
Alyson Bell, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Rob Bishop
Peter Jenks, District Director, Office of Rep. Rob Bishop
Wade Garrett, District Director, Office of Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Clay White, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Gary Webster, District Director, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Laurel Price, District Director, Office of Rep. Mia Love
Speaker Greg Hughes
Rep. Brad Wilson
Rep. Frances Gibson
Rep. John Knotwell
Rep. Keven Stratton
Rep. Kay Christofferson
President Wayne Niederhauser
Senator Stuart Adams
Senate Leadership - TBD
Senate Leadership - TBD
Senate Leadership - TBD
Senate Leadership - TBD
Rep. Brian King, House Minority Leadership
Rep. Joel Briscoe, House Minority Leadership
Senator Gene Davis, Senate Minority Leadership
Senator Karen Mayne, Senate Minority Leadership
Greg Hartley, Chief of Staff, Utah State House of Representatives
Ric Cantrell, Chief of Staff, Utah State Senate
Missy Larsen, Chief of Staff, Utah Attorney General’s Office
Gary Heward, CEO, Liberty Mountain
Bill Harmon, Goal Zero
Joshua Bradley, Amer Sports
Nazz Kurth, Petzl
Amanda Covington, Vista Outdoors
Ashley Kornblat, Western Spirit
Don Peay, Utah Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife

12

 Staff:

Press:
Format:

Advance:
Note:
9:00-9:10pm MDT:

Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
BLM Photographer
Closed
6:00-6:30pm:
Mix & Mingle
6:30-7:00pm:
Welcome by Justin Harding, Governor Herbert COS
Blessing by Senator Orrin Hatch
Buffet style dinner
7:00-7:40pm:
Outdoor Industry Roundtable
7:40-7:50pm:
RZK remarks
7:50-8:00pm:
Governor Gary Herbert remarks
8:00-9:00pm:
Mix & mingle
Rusty Roddy
By Invitation Only

Depart Capitol en route RON
Location:
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City-Downtown
425 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

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Drive Time:
9:10pm MDT:

~10 minutes without traffic

RON

Monday, May 8, 2017
Salt Lake City, UT →​ ​Blanding, UT
7:15-7:30am MDT:

Depart RON en route State Capitol Building
Location:
West Portico / Governor’s Private Garage
Utah State Capitol
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

-

Drive Time:
7:30-8:30am MDT:

~10 minutes without traffic

Breakfast Meeting with Utah Federal Delegation
Location:
Governor’s Conference Room
Participants:
RZ

13

 Governor Herbert
Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Mike Lee
Rep. Rob Bishop
Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Rep. Chris Stewart
Rep. Mia Love
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Governor Herbert
Mike Mower, Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor Herbert
Paul Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor Herbert
Jacey Skinner, General Counsel, Governor Herbert
Cody Stewart, Director of Federal Affairs, Governor Herbert
Ed Cox, Office of Senator Orrin Hatch
Matt Whitlock, Communications Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Alyson Bell, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Matt Sandgren, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Orrin Hatch
Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Rob Bishop
Peter Jenks, District Director, Office of Rep. Rob Bishop
Clay White, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Wade Garrett, District Director, Office of Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Gary Webster, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Laurel Price, District Director, Office of Rep. Mia Love
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Press:
Closed
Format:
Continental breakfast / Utah delegation roundtable
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Note: This will be the last event participation by Senator Hatch & Senator Lee
8:30-9:00am MDT:

Board Vehicle & Depart State Capitol Building en route Division of Aeronautics //
Board Planes
Location:
135 North 2400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

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Drive Time:
9:00-10:30am MDT:

~15 minutes without traffic

Wheels Up Salt Lake City, UT en route Blanding, UT (KBDG)
Participants:
RZ
Flight:
B200 Turboprop 8 passenger plane
Flight time:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Vehicle Manifest:

14

 Secretary’s Plane:
RKZ
Governor Gary Herbert
Justin Harding
Governor’s Security Detail
Downey Magallanes
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rep. Rob Bishop
Laura Rigas
Plane # 2:
Ryan Wilcox
Ed Cox
Wade Garrett
Devin Wiser
Brian Steed
John Tanner
There will be a flyover of Grand Staircase Escalante National
Monument en route

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Note:
10:30-11:00pm MDT:

Wheels Down Blanding, UT // Proceed to Helicopters
Location:
212 Freedom Way
Blanding, UT 84511

11:00am-1:30pm MDT: Wheels Up for Black Hawk Helicopter Tour (South Portion of Monument)
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Helicopter:
RZ
Governor Gary R. Herbert
Rep. Rob Bishop
Utah State Senate President Wayne Niederhauser
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Governor’s Security Detail
Downey Magallanes
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Commissioner Rebecca Benally
Bruce Adams, San Juan County Commissioner (Narrator)

-

Helicopter # 2:
Speaker Greg Hughes
Senator David Hinkins
Rep. Mike Noel
Phil Lyman, San Juan County Commissioner (Narrator)
John Tanner, Legislative Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Bishop
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Laura Rigas
Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Mike
Lee
Wade Garrett, Rep Chaffetz District Director

15

 1:30-2:30pm MDT:

Depart en route Bears Ears National Monument Media Availability and Hike
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note: Box lunches will be provided for vehicles
Note: There is no cell service in the area of Bears Ears National Monument

2:30-3:00pm MDT:

Daily Media Availability
Location:
Bears Ears National Monument
Butler Wash Ruins
Participants:
RKZ
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Press:
Open
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

3:00-5:00pm MDT:

Hiking Tour of Bears Ears National Monument
Participants:
RKZ
Governor Gary Herbert
Rep. Rob Bishop
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Governor’s Security Detail
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Commissioner Rebecca Benally
Rep. Mike Noel
Bruce Adams, San Juan County Commissioner
Phil Lyman, San Juan County Commissioner
John Tanner, Legislative Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Bishop
Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Clay White, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Chaffetz (TBD)/Wade
Garrett, District Director
Ed Roberson, Utah State Director, BLM
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Press:
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Format:
3:00-3:30: Hike along the Butler Wash Ruins
3:30-3:45: Depart Butler Wash Ruins en route House on Fire Ruins
3:45-5:00: Hike to the House on Fire Ruins
Note: This is the last event with Governor Herbert who will be flying back to Salt
Lake City

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16

 5:00-6:00pm MST:

Board Vehicles & Depart Bears Ears National Monument en route Blanding, UT
Location:
Edge of Cedar Mesa Museum
600 W 400 N
Blanding, UT 84511
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

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Drive Time:

~45 minutes without traffic

6:00-7:00pm MDT:

Meeting with Friends of Cedar Mesa
Location:
Edge of Cedar Mesa Museum
Met by:
Fred Hayes and Chris Hanson
Participants:
RZ
Edwin Roberson, State Director, BLM-Utah
Lance Porter, District Manager, BLM Canyon Country District
Don Hoffheins, Field Manager, BLM Monticello Field Office
Mike Richardson, Acting Communications Director BLM-Utah
Tyler Ashcroft, Bears Ears Project Manager BLM-Utah
Josh Ewing, Executive Director, Friends of Cedar Mesa
Amanda Podmore, Assistant Director, Friends of Cedar Mesa
Vaughn Hadenfeldt. Board of Directors, Friends of Cedar Mesa
Steve Simpson: Board of Directors, Friends of Cedar Mesa
Fred Hayes, Director, Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation
Darin Bird, Deputy Director, Utah Department of Natural Resources
Chris Hanson, Museum Director, Edge of Cedars State Park
Johnathan Till, Curator, Edge of Cedars State Park
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note:
This is a state government building in a state park
Format:
6:00-6:10: Welcome and introductions
6:10-6:25: Abbreviated tour of museum and regional artifacts
6:25-6:30: Introduction to Friends of Cedar Mesa in Museum Library
6:30-6:35: RZ gives brief remarks
6:35-7:00: Information Sharing from Friends of Cedar Mesa

6:30-7:15pm MDT:

Depart Edge of Cedar Mesa Museum en route Blanding Arts and Events Center
Location:
Blanding Arts and Events Center
715 W 200 S
Blanding, UT 84511
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:

17

 RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
7:30-8:30pm MDT:
Commission

Dinner at Blanding Arts and Events Center Hosted by San Juan County
Participants:

Staff:
Press:
Advance:
8:30-9:00pm MDT:

~5 minutes without traffic

RZ
Rep. Rob Bishop
Commissioner Bruce Adams, San Juan County
100 Attendees
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Closed
Wadi Yakhour

Depart Blanding, UT en route RON
Location:
Inn at the Canyons
533 N. Main Street
Monticello, UT 84535
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

--

Drive Time:
9:00pm MDT:

~30 minutes without traffic

RON

Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Bears Ears National Monument → Kanab, UT
7:30-8:15am MDT:

Breakfast

8:15-9:00am MDT:

Board Vehicles & Depart RON en route The Nature Conservancy’s Dugout Ranch
Location:
Travel west & north past Shay Mountain
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

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18

 Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~45 minutes without traffic
Note: There is limited cell service on the route to the Dugout Ranch and no
Cell service once on the property except in the Canyonlands Research
Center where service is decent but sometimes limited
9:00-9:05am MDT:

Arrive The Nature Conservancy’s Dugout Ranch & Proceed to Canyonlands
Research Center Pavilion
Location:
Canyonlands Research Center
Met by:
Dave Livermore, Utah State Director, TNC
Heidi Redd, Owner, Indian Creek Cattle Company
Participants:
RKZ
Ed Roberson, Utah State Director, BLM
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

9:05-9:30am MDT:

Welcome & Overview of Canyonlands Research Center
Location:
Canyonlands Research Center Pavilion
Participants:
Dave Livermore, Utah State Director, TNC
Heidi Redd, Owner, Indian Creek Cattle Company
Sue Bellagamba, Canyonlands Regional Director, TNC
Kristen Redd, Field Station Manager, TNC
Matt Redd, Canyonlands Project Manager, TNC
Mark Aagenes, Director of Government Relations, Montana TNC
Tom Cors, Lands Director, US Government Relations, TNC
Dr. Mike Duniway, U.S. Geological Service
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

9:30-10:55am MDT:

Hiking Tour & Discussion of Conservation in Indian Creek & Bear’s Ears National
Monument
Participants:
Dave Livermore, Utah State Director, TNC
Heidi Redd, Owner, Indian Creek Cattle Company
Sue Bellagamba, Canyonlands Regional Director, TNC
Kristen Redd, Field Station Manager, TNC
Matt Redd, Canyonlands Project Manager, TNC
Mark Aagenes, Director of Government Relations, Montana TNC
Tom Cors, Lands Director, US Government Relations, TNC
Dr. Mike Duniway, U.S. Geological Service
Staff:
Downey Magallanes

19

 Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Closed
Rusty Roddy

Press:
Advance:
Discussion Stops
Include:
Streamside Vegetation
Indian Creek
Cryptobiotic Soils
Geological Formations
Petroglyphs
Note:
Group photo with RKZ and Dugout Ranch / TNC staff will be taken
en route hike at the Ranch Tack Shed
Note:
Participants will be walking in rough, dusty, sometimes muddy
terrain, thru water when crossing Indian Creek, up / down a fairly
Steep incline after / before crossing Indian Creek, walking over cacti,
etc.
10:55-11:00am MDT:

Return to Canyonlands Research Center & Proceed to Press Availability

11:00-11:25am MDT:

Daily Media Availability
Location:
Canyonlands Research Center Pavilion
Participants:
RKZ
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Press:
Open
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

11:25-11:30am MDT:

Board Vehicles & Depart Dugout Ranch en route Bears Ears National Monument

11:30-12:05pm MDT:

Pick up Box Lunches en route Bears Ears National Monument
Location:
Inn at the Canyons
533 N. Main Street
Monticello, UT 84535

12:05-2:00pm MDT:

Travel to Bears Ears National Monument
Location:
Near Blanding in San Juan County, UT
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Note: Box lunches en route provided by San Juan County Commissioners
Note: There is no cell service in the area of Bears Ears National Monument

2:00-6:00pm MDT:

Horseback Tour of Bears Ears National Monument
Participants:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Secretary Zinke Security Detail
Ed Cox, Office of Senator Hatch

-

20

 Staff:

Press:
Advance:

Ryan Wilcox, Office of Senator Lee
Justin Harding, Office of Governor Herbert
Bruce Adams, San Juan County Commission
Phil Lyman, San Juan County Commission
Rebecca Benally, San Juan County Commission
Rep. Mike Noel
Senator David Hinkins
4 Cowboy Support Riders
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Amy Joi O’Donoghue, Environmental Reporter from the “Deseret
News“ out of Salt Lake City will be on ride
Rusty Roddy

6:00-6:25pm MDT:

Break

6:25-7:15pm MDT:

Board Vehicles & Depart Bears Ears National Monument en route Blanding, UT
Location:
Blanding Municipal Airport
212 Freedom Way
Blanding, UT 84511
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~45 minutes without traffic

7:15-7:30pm MDT:

Arrive Blanding Municipal Airport // Board Planes

7:30-8:30pm MDT:

Wheels Up Blanding, UT (KBDG)
​en route Kanab, UT (KKNB)
Participants:
RKZ
Flight:
B200 Turboprop 8 passenger plane
Flight time:
1 hour
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Plane:
RKZ
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Justin Harding
Rep. Mike Noel
Brian Steed
Rep. Chris Stewart
Plane No. 2:

-

21

 Cody Stewart
Ryan Wilcox
Ed Cox
Tami Heilemann
TBD Zinke Staff (If Needed)
TBD Zinke Staff (If Needed)
8:30-8:35pm MDT:

Wheels Down Kanab Municipal Airport // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
2378 US-89A
Kanab, UT 84741

8:35-8:45pm MDT:

Depart Kanab Municipal Airport en route RON
Location:
Comfort Suites Kanab
150 West Center Street
Kanab, UT 84741
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~5 minutes without traffic
Note: Stop for dinner optional. Dinner Options:
Jake’s Chaparral (Western Style Dinner, Wadi’s recommendation)
86 S 200 W
Kanab, UT 84741
Nedra’s Too (Mexican food, not highly reviewed, but open late)
310 S 100 E
Kanab, UT 84741

8:45pm

RON

Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Kanab, UT → Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument → Salt Lake City, UT → San
Diego, CA
8:20-8:30am MDT:

Depart RON en route Kane County Water Conservancy District
Location:
725 East Kaneplex Drive
Kanab, UT 84741
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour

22

 Drive Time:

Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
~5 minutes without traffic

8:30-9:30am MDT:

Breakfast Meeting with Kane and Garfield County Commissioners and Area
Legislators
Location:
Kane County Water Conservancy District
Participants:
RZ
BLM Staff
Rep. Chris Stewart
Rep. Mike Noel
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Chris Stewart
Gary Webster, District Director, Office of Chris Stewart
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Jacey Skinner, General Counsel, Office of Governor Herbert
Paul Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Adam Stewart, Natural Resources Committee, Office of Rep. Bishop
Ron Dean, Central and Eastern Utah Director, Office of Senator Orrin
Hatch
Ed Cox, Legislative Assistant, Office Senator Hatch
Dirk Clayson, Kane County Commissioner
Jim Matson, Kane County Commissioner
Lamont Smith, Kane County Commissioner
Leland Pollock, Garfield County Commissioner
David Tebbs, Garfield County Commissioner
Jerry Taylor, Garfield County Commissioner
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Heather Swift
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note:
Breakfast provided by the Kane County Commission

9:30-10:30am MDT:

Depart Breakfast en route Big Water, UT
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~1 hour without traffic

10:30-12:30pm MDT:

Driving Tour of Portions of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Location:

23

 Participants:

Staff:

RZ
BLM Staff
Rep. Chris Stewart
Rep. Mike Noel
Senator David Hinkins
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Chris Stewart
Gary Webster, District Director, Office of Chris Stewart
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Ron Dean, Central and Eastern Utah Director, Office of Senator Orrin
Hatch
Ed Cox, Legislative Assistant, Office Senator Hatch
Dirk Clayson, Kane County Commissioner
Jim Matson, Kane County Commissioner
Lamont Smith, Kane County Commissioner
Leland Pollock, Garfield County Commissioner
David Tebbs, Garfield County Commissioner
Jerry Taylor, Garfield County Commissioner
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

Press:
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note: Three Kane County Commissioners & Downey will join RKZ in his vehicle for
first hour of tour & Three Garfield County Commissioners & Downey will join
RKZ in his vehicle for the second hour of the tour
12:30-1:30pm MDT:

Lunch and Walking Tour
Location:
Top of Kaiparowits Plateau
Participants:
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note:
Lunch provided by the Kane County Commission

1:30-3:30pm MDT:

State Helicopter Tour of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Location:
Coordinates -11 29.457, 37 14.748
Helicopter Manifest:
RZ
Downey Magallanes
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert

3:30-4:30pm MDT:

-

Hold for Media Interviews
Location:
Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Participants:
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

24

 4:30-6:00pm MDT:

Depart Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument en route Kanab Municipal
Airport
Location:
2378 US-89A
Kanab, UT 84741
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~1.5 hour without traffic

6:00-6:30pm MDT:

Daily Media Availability
Location:
Kanab Municipal Airport
Participants:
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

6:30-6:45pm MDT:

Board Planes en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Location:
Kanab Municipal Airport
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~xx hour without traffic

7:00-8:00pm MDT:

Wheels Up Kanab, UT (KKNB) en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Participants:
RZ
Flight:
B200 Turboprop 8 passenger plane
Flight time:
1 hour
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Plane:
RZ
Laura Rigas
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Justin Harding
Rep. Chris Stewart
Brian Steed - TBD
Ed Cox
Plane No. 2:
Ryan Wilcox

-

25

 Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Rep. Mike Noel
8:00-8:15pm MDT:

Wheels Down Salt Lake City, UT // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

8:15-10:30pm MDT:

Dinner / Private Time at Delta Sky Club
Location:
Salt Lake City International Airport
776 N Terminal Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84122
Note: Open until 1:00am

10:30-11:14pm MDT:

Depart Dinner en Route Gate for Flight
Location:
Salt Lake City airport
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~20 minutes without traffic

11:14pm PDT:

Wheels up Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) en route San Diego, CA (SAN)
Flight:
Delta 1909
Flight time:
1 hour, 53 minute
RZ Seat:
AiC:
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE MDT to PDT (-1 hours)

11:14-11:30pm PDT:

Wheels Down San Diego International Airport
Location:
3225 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

TBD-TBDpm PDT:

Depart San Diego International Airport en route RON
Location:
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive Time:
~20 minutes without traffic

TBDpm PDT:

RON

Thursday, May 11, 2017
San Diego, CA
26

 3:15-3:30pm PDT:

Drive to American Tunaboat Association Headquarters
Location:
1 Tuna Lane
San Diego, CA 92101
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive Time:
~15 minutes without traffic

3:30-4:00pm PDT:

Meeting with Congresswoman Radewagen & the American Tunaboat Association
Location:
American Tunaboat Association Headquarters
1 Tuna Lane
San Diego, CA 92101
Participants:
Congresswoman Amata Radewagen
Brian Hallman, Executive Director, American Tunaboat Association
William Sardinha, Tuna Vessel Manager
Joe Finite, Tunaboat Owner
Ricardo DaRosa, Tunaboat Owner
Larry DaRosa, Tunaboat Owner
Jim Sousa, Tunaboat Owner
Joe Hamby, Tri Marine International
Shelly Harper, South Pacific Tuna Corporation
Peter Flournoy, ATA Legal Counsel
Ichabald Cileu, Tuna Vessel Manager
Kenny Alameda, US Commissioner to Western and Central Pacific

Fisheries Commision
4:00-4:15pm PDT:

Drive to Hotel Del Coronado
Location:
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive Time:
~15 minutes without traffic

5:00-7:00pm PDT:

Optional: Asian Pacific Islanders Reception
Location:
Garden Patio
Hotel del Coronado
Participants:
RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel
Governor Eddie Baza Calvo, Guam
Congresswoman Amata Radewagen
Governor Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres, Northern Mariana Islands

7:30-9:00pm PDT:

Keynote Remarks at the RNC Spring Meeting Dinner
Location:
Crown Room
Main Victorian Building
Hotel del Coronado
Note:
8:15 remarks

9:00pm PDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel del Coronado

27

 1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA

Friday, May 12, 2017
San Diego, CA → Billings, MT → Butte, MT
4:55-5:15am MDT:

6:15am PDT9:15pm MDT:

9:15-11:00am MDT:
11:00am MDT12:29pm MDT:

Depart RON en route San Diego Airport
Location:
3225 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive Time:
~20 minutes without traffic
Wheels up San Diego, CA (SAN) en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Flight:
Delta 2872
Flight time:
2 hours
RZ Seat:
2C
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE PDT to MDT (+1 hours)
Layover in Salt Lake City, UT // 1 hour, 45 minute layover
Wheels up Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) en route Billings, MT (BIL)
Flight:
Delta 4669
Flight time:
1 hour, 29 minutes
RZ Seat:
3C
AiC:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Note: You should eat lunch on the plane if available since you will not have an
opportunity to eat after arriving in Billings.

12:29-12:40pm MDT:

Wheels down Billings, MT // Proceed to Vehicle
Location:
Billings Logan International Airport
1901 Terminal Circle
Billings, MT 59105
Note:
VPOTUS lands at 1:00pm MDT

12:40-1:00pm MDT:

Await Arrival of Vice President Mike Pence
Location:
Secretary’s Vehicle in Motorcade Staging

1:00-1:15pm MDT:

Vice President Mike Pence Arrives Billings Logan International Airport
Met By:
RKZ
Lance Lanning, President of Provision International
David Jeremiah, Founder of Point Radio & Television Ministries
Donna Jeremiah, Wife of David Jeremiah
Press:
Open
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

1:15-2:45pm MDT:

Depart Billings, MT en route Hardin, MT
Location:
Westmoreland Resources, Inc.
Vehicle Manifest:

28

 Vice President’s Limo:
Vice President Mike Pence
RKZ
Zach Bauer, Personal Aide to the Vice President
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas
Scott Wilson (Photographer)
Press Van:
Heather Swift
RKZ Follow Up Vehicle:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Note:
Drive Time:

Senator Steve Daines is manifested in the Vice President’s
Support Staff vehicle
~1 hour 30 minutes without traffic

2:45-2:55pm MDT:

Arrive Westmoreland Coal Company & Begins Briefing
Location:
Westmoreland Resources Inc., Administrative Building
Absaloka Mine
529 ​Sarpy Creek Road
Hardin, MT 59034
Met By:
Kevin Papyrzycki, CEO, Westmoreland Coal Companny
Carlson “Duke” Goes Ahead, Crow Nation Vice Chair
Participants:
Vice President Mike Pence
RKZ
Senator Steve Daines
Press:
Closed; White House Photographer & Scott Wilson to cover greeting
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Note:
Staff will hold in vehicles

2:55-3:00pm MDT:

Depart Briefing & Proceed to Westmoreland Resources, Inc. Parking Lot
Vehicle Manifest:
Vice President’s Limo:
Vice President Mike Pence
RKZ
Zach Bauer, Personal Aide to the Vice President
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas
Scott Wilson (Photographer)
Press Van:
Heather Swift
RKZ Follow Up Vehicle:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Note:
3:00-3:45pm MDT:

Senator Steve Daines is manifested in the Vice President’s
Support Staff vehicle

Begin Participation in Horseback Tour of Westmoreland Coal Company Property
Led by Tribal Leaders
Location:
Absaloka Mine

29

 Participants:

Staff:
Advance:
Note:
3:45-4:00pm MDT:

100 Sarpy Creek Road
Hardin, MT 59034
Vice President Mike Pence
RKZ
Senator Steve Daines
Zach Bauer, Personal Aide to the Vice President
Kevin Paprzycki, CEO, Westmoreland Coal Company
Joseph Micheletti, Westmoreland Coal
John Wells, Westmoreland Coal
Carlson “Duke” Goes Ahead, Crow Nation Vice Chair
R. Knute Old Crow, Crow Nation
Eric Bird In Ground
Dennis Bear Don’t Walk
4 Wranglers
2 Forest Service Riders
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift (with Press)
Rusty Roddy
Staff will be walking on tour

Conclude Participation in Horseback Tour & Depart for Listening Session With
Tribal Leaders & Energy Producers
Location:
Westmoreland Resources, Inc. Administration Building
100 Sarpy Creek Road
Hardin, MT 59034
Vehicle Manifest:
Vice President’s Limo:
Vice President Mike Pence
RKZ
Zach Bauer, Personal Aide to the Vice President
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas
Scott Wilson (Photographer)
Press Van:
Heather Swift
RKZ Follow Up Vehicle:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Note:
Note:
4:00-4:30pm MDT:

Senator Steve Daines is manifested in the Vice President’s
Support Staff vehicle
Upon arrival, Vice President scheduled to go to hold for 10 minutes

Participate in Listening Session with Tribal Leaders & Energy Producers
Location:
Conference Room
Participants:
Vice President Mike Pence
RKZ
Senator Steve Daines
Carlson “Duke” Goes Ahead, Crow Vice Chairman
R. Knute Old Crow, Crow Secretary
Eric Bird In Ground, Speaker of the Crow House
Dennis Bear Don’t Walk, Crow Chief Executive Legal Counsel

30

 Press:
Staff:
Advance:
Format:

4:30-6:00pm MDT:

Dr. Bud Clinch, Executive Director, Montana Coal Council
Kevin Paprzycki, CEO, Westmoreland Coal Company
Joseph Micheletti, EVP US-Operations, Westmoreland Coal Company
Joe Evers, Vice President, Westmoreland Coal Company
Scott Sturm, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Westmoreland Coal
Company
Photo spray at top; White House Photographer & DOI Photographer
Scott Wilson to take photos at top and then depart room
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift (With Press)
Rusty Roddy
- Crow Nation Vice Chair welcomes group to the Tribe’s Land
- Westmoreland CEO welcomes group to the company & mine
- RKZ delivers brief remarks and introduces Vice President Pence
- Vice President Pence delivers remarks and opens room for listening
Session
- Press escorted out of room
- Roundtable discussion will last 30 minutes

Conclude Roundtable, Proceed to Vehicles & Depart en route MetraPark Arena
Pavilion
Location:
MetraPark Arena
308 6th Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
Vehicle Manifest:
Vice President’s Limo:
Vice President Mike Pence
Zach Bauer, Personal Aide to the Vice President
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
RKZ
Rusty Roddy
Laura Rigas
Scott Wilson (Photographer)
Press Van:
Heather Swift
RKZ Follow Up Vehicle:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

6:00-7:00pm MDT:

Note:

Senator Steve Daines is manifested in the Vice President’s
Support Staff vehicle

Drive Time:

~1 Hour 30 Minutes without traffic

Rally for Greg Gianforte, Candidate for MT-AL
Location:
MetraPark Arena Montana Pavilion
308 6th Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
Participants:
Vice President Mike Pence
Mrs. Karen Pence
RKZ
Senator Steve Daines
Greg Gianforte

31

 Press:
Staff:
Advance:
Format:

Susan Gianforte
Open
None
None
6:00-6:30pm: Vice President arrives & proceeds to backstage
hold
Mrs. Karen Pence arrives & joins VP in hold
6:30-6:40pm: Vice President participates in photo opportunity
With Attendees
6:40-6:45pm: Vice President moved via motorcade to rally site
6:10pm
Senator Steve Daines delivers welcome remarks
6:15pm:
Pledge of Allegiance
6:17pm:
National Anthem
6:20pm:
RKZ delivers remarks (5 minutes)
6:25pm:
Greg Gianforte delivers remarks
6:35-6:45pm: Musical Interlude
6:45pm:
Greg Gianforte introduces Vice President
6:50pm:
Vice President delivers remarks
7:00pm:
Mrs. Karen Pence, RKZ, Senator Steve Daines &
Greg Gianforte proceed to stage for group photo
op
7:05-7:15pm: Vice President works rope line & departs

7:00-7:30pm MDT:

Depart en route RON // Pick up Rental Car
Location:
Enterprise Desk
Billings Logan Airport
1901 Terminal Circle
Billings, MT
Confirmation:
1025672230
Note:
Paying for personally

8:00pm MDT:

RON
Location:

DoubleTree Billings
27 North 27th Street
Billings, MT

Saturday, May 13, 2017
Kalispell, MT
PERSONAL TRAVEL
6:00-1:30pm MDT:

Depart Billings, MT en route Kalispell, MT // Drop Off Rental Car
Location:
Enterprise Desk
2177 US Highway 2 East
Kalispell, MT 59901

2:00-3:00pm MDT:

GOTV Event with Montana GOP
Location:
Sykes Grocery & Market
202 2nd Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901

TBDpm MDT:

RON
Location:

Whitefish, MT

32

 Sunday, May 14. 2017
Whitefish , MT
PERSONAL TRAVEL
NOTE:

Personal Time

Monday, May 15, 2017
Whitefish , MT ---t Washington , DC
PERSONAL TRAVEL
1:00-1:lSpm MDT:

2:40pmMDT4:55pmMDT:

4:55-5:35pm MDT:
5:35pmMDT10:55pm EDT:

Depart Whitefish, MT en route Kalispell, MT
Location:
4170 US-2
Kalispell , MT 59901
Drive Time :
~ 15 minu tes

Wheels up Kalispell, MT (FCA) en route Denver, CO (DEN)
Flight:
United 5999
Flight time :
2 hours, 15 minutes
RZ Seat:
Layove 1· in Denver, CO // 40 minute layove1·

Wheels up Denver, CO (DEN) en route Washington, DC (IAD)
Flight:
United 344
Flight time :
3 hours, 20 minutes
RZ Seat:
30D

10:55-11:0Spm EDT:

Wheels down Dulles International Airport .

11:05-11:S0pm EDT:

Depart Dulles International Airport en route Private Residence
Vehicle Manifest :
Secretary 's Vehicle:
Drive Time :
~45 minu tes without traffic

33

 The Secretary of Defense
requests the honor of your presence at the
One Hundred Forty-Ninth Memorial Day Observance
on Monday, the twenty-ninth of May
Two thousand seventeen
at eleven o’clock in the morning
Tomb of the Unknowns
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
Arlington National Cemetery
R.s.v.p by 22 May
laura.odato@sd.mil

Military: Service Dress
Civilian: BusinessAttire

 United States Department of the Interior
Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary

Montana, Utah, California, Montana
May 5, 2017 - May 13, 2017
Draft: 5/9/2017

1

 TRIP SUMMARY
THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO

Montana, Utah, California, Montana
May 5, 2017 - May 13, 2017
Weather:
Havre, MT
Salt Lake City, UT

Bears Ears National Monument (Blanding, UT)
Monticello, UT
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
(Kanab, UT)

Coronado, CA
Billings, MT

Time Zone:
Montana
Utah
California

High 87º, Low 51º; Sunny; 0% Chance of Precipitation
(Saturday)
High 77º, Low 53º; Mostly Sunny; 20% Chance of
Precipitation (Sunday)
High 70º, Low 51º; Partly Cloudy; 20% Chance of
Precipitation (Monday)
High 72º, Low 47º; Mostly Sunny; 0% Chance of
Precipitation (Monday)
High 61º, Low 38º; Mostly Cloudy; 20% Chance of
Precipitation (Tuesday AM)
High 69º, Low 39º; Cloudy; 80% Chance of
PM Showers (Tuesday PM)
High 61º, Low 40º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of
AM Showers (Wednesday)
High 70º, Low 59º; Mostly Sunny; 10% Chance of
Precipitation (Thursday)
High 76º, Low 50º; Mostly Sunny; 0% Chance of
Precipitation (Friday)
High 72º, Low 49º; Cloudy; 40% Chance of PM
Showers (Saturday)

Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
Mountain Daylight Time (PDT)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

-

Advance (Havre):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Wadi Yakhour

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Advance (Salt Lake City):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Advance (Bears Ears National Monument):
Security Advance
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Advance (Monday)
Wadi Yakhour
Advance (Tuesday)
Rusty Roddy

Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Advance (Grand Staircase):​
Security Advance
Advance

Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Wadi Yakhour
(b) (6)

Advance (Coronado):​
Security Advance
Advance

Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
None

-

-

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

2

 Advance (Billings):​
Security Advance
Advance
Traveling Staff:
Agent in Charge (5/5-5/7)
Agent in Charge (5/8-5/10)
Agent in Charge (5/11-5/13)
Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
Director of Communications
Press Secretary
Photographer
MSU Security Contact:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Attire:
Havre, MT:
Salt Lake City, UT:
Bears Ears National Monument:
Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument:
Coronado, CA:
Billings, MT:

Cell Phone:
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)

Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

202-306-2170

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Utah Governor’s Security Contact:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Business Attire
Business Casual / Blazer & No Tie
Casual Park Attire
Casual Park Attire
Business Attire
Casual Park Attire

3

 Friday, May 5, 2017
Washington, DC → Great Falls, MT
3:00-4:30pm EDT:

5:27pm EDT7:15pm CDT:

Depart Department of the Interior en route Baltimore-Washington International
Airport
Car:
RZ
Wheels up Washington, DC (DCA) en route Minneapolis, MN (MSP)
Flight:
Delta 1361
Flight time:
2 hours, 48 minutes
RZ Seat:
19B
AiC:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE EDT to CDT (-1 hours)

-

7:15-8:30pm CDT:
8:30pm CDT10:11pm MDT:

Layover in Minneapolis, MN // 1 hour, 15 minute layover
Wheels up Minneapolis, MN (MSP) en route Great Falls, MT (GTF)
Flight:
Delta 4625
Flight time:
2 hours, 41 minutes
RZ Seat:
4A
AiC:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE CDT to MDT (-1 hours)

-

10:11-10:25pm MDT:

Wheels down Great Falls International Airport ​(~15 minutes to vehicle)
Location:
2800 Terminal Drive
Great Falls, MT 59404

10:25-10:35pm MDT:

Depart Airport en route RON
Location:
Hampton Inn Great Falls
2301 14th Street SW
Great Falls, MT 59404
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

10:35pm MDT:

RON

Saturday, May 6, 2017
Great Falls, MT → Havre, MT → Great Falls, MT
7:20-9:15am MDT:

Depart RON en route Havre, MT
Location:
Montana State University-Northern
Cowan Drive
Havre, MT 59501
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ

4

 Drive Time:

Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
~1 hour, 55 minutes without traffic

9:15-9:45am MDT:

Arrive at Montana State University-Northern // Meet with the Platform Party //
Platform Party Photo
Location:
Cowan Hall
Conference Room # 202
Met by:
Chancellor Greg Kegel at entrance to Cowan Hall
Participants:
Tom Welch, Professor of Agricultural Technology & Faculty Marshal
Dr. Darlene Sellers, Professor of Education
Dr. Larry Strizich, Dean, College of Technical Sciences
Dr. Carol Reifschneider, Interim Dean, College of Education, Arts &
Sciences and Nursing
Dr. William Rugg, Provost / Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Paul Tuss, Chairman of the Montana University System Board of
Regents
Brian Simonson, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Pastor Tanner Howard of the First Lutheran Church
Staff:
None
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

9:45-10:00am MDT:

Walk to Southwest Corner of Cowan Hall and Proceed to Gymnasium
Location:
Cowan Hall
Note:
Platform Party will be ushered by Faculty Marshal Tom Welch

10:00-12:00pm MDT:

Montana State University-Northern Spring Commencement
Location:
Montana State University-Northern Armory Gymnasium
Participants:
Staff:
None
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Format:
10:00 Procession enters gym, led by Chancellor Kegel
Approach stage from the left and remain standing
Chancellor Kegel announces presentation of colors & National
Anthem
Invocation by Pastor Howard
Introduction of platform party by Chancellor Kegel
Student Senate President remarks
Chancellor Kegel remarks
Provost Rugg remarks
Chancellor Kegel introduces RZ
RZ gives 10 minute remarks
Provost Rugg & Chancellor Kegel present degree candidates
Pastor Howard gives the Benediction
Retiring of the Colors
Recessional March, led by Chancellor Kegel

12:00-12:30pm MDT:

Walk to Donaldson Hall
Location:
Montana State University-Northern Armory Gymnasium
Participants:
Staff:
None
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

5

 Format:

12:30-1:30pm MDT:

Many students and faculty will be congregating outside of the
Gymnasium, if the Secretary would like to visit with them on his way
to the luncheon.

Commencement Luncheon
Location:
Donaldson Hall
Participants:
Jacob Bachmeier, State Representative
Nate St. Pierre, President, Stone Child College
Paul Tuss, Chairman, Board of Regents
Mike Lang, State Senator, & wife Lorna
G. Bruce Meyers, Former State Representative, & son, Dominic

Meyers

Staff:
Advance:
Format:

Jim O’Hara, State Representative, & wife, Vicki
Bill Rugg, Provost, & wife, Denise
Brian Simonson, CFO, & wife, Sherri
Carol Reifschneider, Interim Dean
Christian Oberquell, Athletic Director, & wife Melissa
Jonathan WindyBoy, State Senator
Larry Strizich, Dean
Rachel Dean, Chief of Staff
Steve Wise, Dean of Students, & wife, Becky
Tracey Jette, Senior Director of Student Success, & husband, Joe
Greg Kegel, Chancellor
Jim Bennett, Foundation Director, & wife, Lindsey
None
Wadi Yakhour
Informal luncheon

1:30-3:25pm MDT:

Depart Havre, MT en route Great Falls, MT
Location:
Hampton Inn Great Falls
2301 14th Street SW
Great Falls, MT 59404
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Drive Time:
~1 hour, 55 minutes without traffic

4:25pm-9:00pm MDT:

OPEN

9:00pm MDT:

RON

Sunday, May 7, 2017
Great Falls, MT → Salt Lake City, UT
5:20-5:30am MDT:

Depart RON en route Great Falls International Airport
Location:
2800 Terminal Drive
Great Falls, MT 59404

6

 Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
6:20am MDT7:51am MDT:

Wadi Yakhour
~6 minutes without traffic

Wheels up Great Falls, MT (GTF) en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Flight:
Delta 4787
Flight time:
1 hours, 31 minutes
RZ Seat:
8A
AiC:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None

-

7:51-8:15am MDT:

Wheels down Salt Lake City International Airport & Depart en route RON
Location:
776 North Terminal Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84122
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

8:35-10:45am MDT:

Arrive RON for Private Time
Location:
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City-Downtown
425 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

10:45-10:50am MDT:

Depart RON for Brunch Briefing
Location:
Denny’s
250 W 500 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

10:50-11:45am MDT:

Brunch Briefing
Participants:
RKZ
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

11:45-12:00pm MDT:

Depart en route Utah State Capitol Building
Location:
West Portico / Governor’s Private Garage
Utah State Capitol, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220

7

 Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
12:00-1:00pm MDT:

Arrive Utah State Capitol Building and Proceed to Private Meeting with Governor
Gary Herbert, Senator Orrin Hatch, and Senator Mike Lee
Met Upon Arrival by:
Governor Gary Herbert
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff - Governor Herbert
Location:
Formal Office of the Governor - Suite 200
Participants:
Secretary Ryan Zinke
Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Mike Lee
Governor Gary R. Herbert
Matt Sandgren, Chief of Staff, Senator Hatch
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Rob Axson, Office of Senator Lee
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
BLM Photographer
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Note:
RKZ to exchange Challenge coins with Governor Herbert during
meeting
Note:
This is Governor Herbert’s 70th Birthday

1:00-2:00pm MDT:
and

Meeting with State Historic Preservation Office & Utah Department of Heritage
Arts
Location:
Participants:

Governor’s Conference Room
Secretary Ryan Zinke
Governor Gary R. Herbert
Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Mike Lee
Rep. Rob Bishop
Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Rep. Chris Stewart
Jill Remington Love, Executive Director, Utah Department of Heritage
and Arts
Kevin Fayles, Utah State Historic Preservation Office
Arie Leeflang, Utah State Historic Preservation Office
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Paul Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Matt Sandgren, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Hatch
John Tanner, Legislative Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Ed Cox, Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Hatch

8

 Staff:

Press:
Advance:

Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Lee
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Bishop
Wade Garrett, District Director, Office of Rep. Chaffetz
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Cody Stewart
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
BLM Photographer
Closed
Rusty Roddy

2:00-2:30pm MDT:

Meeting with Legislative Leadership & Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Location:
Governor’s Conference Room
Participants:
Secretary Ryan Zinke
AG Sean Reyes
President Wayne Niederhauser
Speaker Greg Hughes
Rep. Mike Noel
Rep. Keven Stratton
Ric Cantrell, Chief of Staff, Utah State Senate
Greg Hartley, Chief of Staff, Utah State House
Missy Larsen, Chief of Staff, Utah Attorney General’s Office
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
BLM Photographer
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

2:30-2:45pm MDT:

Break
Location:

Office of the Lt. Governor - Suite 205

2:45-3:15pm MDT:

Meeting with Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA)
Location:
Governor’s Conference Room
Participants:
Secretary Ryan Zinke
John Andrews, Associate Director & Chief Legal Counsel, SITLA
Alan Freemeyer, SITLA D.C. Representative
Tom Bachtel, Vice Chair, SITLA Board of Trustees
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
BLM Photographer
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

3:15-3:30pm MDT:

Board Vehicles & Depart State Capitol Building en route BLM Utah State Office
Location:
440 West 200 South
Gateway South Parking Garage
Level 3 Parking - Row B
Salt Lake City, UT
Met by:
Ed Roberson, BLM Utah State Director
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

-

9

 Secretary’s Vehicle:

-

RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Drive Time:

~10 minutes without traffic

3:30-4:30pm MDT:

Meeting with Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition
Location:
Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office
440 West 200 South - Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Participants​:
Secretary Ryan Zinke
President Russell Begaye, Navajo Nation
Chairman Harold Cuthair, Ute Mountain Ute
Staffer, Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker
Ethel Branch, Navajo Nation Attorney General
Davis Filfred, Navajo Nation Council (Window Rock, AZ)
Shaun Chapoose, Chairman, Ute Indian Tribe (Fort Duchesne, UT)
Carleton Bowekaty, Councilman, Zuni Tribe (Zuni, NM)
Charles Wilkinson, Legal Advisor, University of Colorado
Leland Begaye, Legal Advisor, Ute Mountain Ute
Ed Roberson, BLM State Director
Don Hoffheins, BLM, Monticello Field Manager
Mike Richardson, BLM, Acting Communications Director
Nora Rasure, USFS, Regional Forester
Mark Pentecost, USFS Forest Supervisor, Manti La-Sal National Forest
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
BLM Photographer
Press:
Closed
Format:
Welcome and Introductions facilitated by Ed Roberson, BLM Utah
State Director
RKZ Brief Remarks (5 minutes)
Tribal Comments led by Carleton Bowekaty, Co-Chair of the Bears
Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. During this time, each Tribe will
have the opportunity to discuss their ancestral affiliation to
the Bears Ears region and its cultural significance (45 minutes)
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

4:30-5:00pm MDT:

Daily Media Availability
Location:
Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office
440 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Participants:
RKZ
Senator Orrin Hatch
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift

10

 Press:
Format:
Advance:
5:00-5:15pm MDT:

Open
Heather Swift gives press a recap of the days activities.
Senator Hatch & RKZ enter. Senator Hatch remarks followed by
RKZ remarks
Rusty Roddy

Depart en route Utah State Capitol Building
Location:
Utah State Capitol, Office of the Governor
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

--

Drive Time:

~10 minutes without traffic

5:15-5:45pm MDT:

Personal Time
Location:
Office of the Lt. Governor - Suite 205
Note: Photo op with Governor on Governor’s Balcony

5:45-6:00pm MDT:

Meeting with Don Peay
Location:
Office of the Lt. Governor - Suite 205
Participants:
RKZ
Don Peay, President of Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife (Also former
Chair of Utahns for Trump)

6:00-9:00pm MDT:

Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation Dinner
Location:
Hall of Governors
Utah State Capitol Building
Attendees:
80
Participants:
RKZ (Seated with Governor Herbert & Utah Congressional
Delegation
Governor Gary R. Herbert (last hour)
Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Mike Lee
Rep. Rob Bishop
Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Rep. Chris Stewart
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Mike Mower Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Paul Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Jacey Skinner, General Counsel, Office of Governor Herbert
Cody Stewart, Director of Federal Affairs, Office of Governor Herbert
Kristen Cox, Executive Director and Senior Advisor, Office of
Governor Herbert
Kathleen Clarke, Director of Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating
Office

11

 Mike Styler, Executive Director, Utah Department of Natural
Resources
Val Hale, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Economic
Development
Tom Adams, Director, Office of Outdoor Recreation
Vicki Varela - Director of Utah Office of Tourism and Branding
Aimee Edwards - Communication Director, Governor’s Office of
Economic Development
Matt Sandgren, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Hatch
John Tanner, Legislative Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Ed Cox, Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Hatch
Ron Dean, Central and Eastern Utah Director, Office of Senator Orrin
Hatch
Alyson Bell, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Rob Bishop
Peter Jenks, District Director, Office of Rep. Rob Bishop
Wade Garrett, District Director, Office of Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Clay White, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Gary Webster, District Director, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Laurel Price, District Director, Office of Rep. Mia Love
Speaker Greg Hughes
Rep. Brad Wilson
Rep. Frances Gibson
Rep. John Knotwell
Rep. Keven Stratton
Rep. Kay Christofferson
President Wayne Niederhauser
Senator Stuart Adams
Senate Leadership - TBD
Senate Leadership - TBD
Senate Leadership - TBD
Senate Leadership - TBD
Rep. Brian King, House Minority Leadership
Rep. Joel Briscoe, House Minority Leadership
Senator Gene Davis, Senate Minority Leadership
Senator Karen Mayne, Senate Minority Leadership
Greg Hartley, Chief of Staff, Utah State House of Representatives
Ric Cantrell, Chief of Staff, Utah State Senate
Missy Larsen, Chief of Staff, Utah Attorney General’s Office
Gary Heward, CEO, Liberty Mountain
Bill Harmon, Goal Zero
Joshua Bradley, Amer Sports
Nazz Kurth, Petzl
Amanda Covington, Vista Outdoors
Ashley Kornblat, Western Spirit
Don Peay, Utah Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife

12

 Staff:

Press:
Format:

Advance:
Note:
9:00-9:10pm MDT:

Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
BLM Photographer
Closed
6:00-6:30pm:
Mix & Mingle
6:30-7:00pm:
Welcome by Justin Harding, Governor Herbert COS
Blessing by Senator Orrin Hatch
Buffet style dinner
7:00-7:40pm:
Outdoor Industry Roundtable
7:40-7:50pm:
RZK remarks
7:50-8:00pm:
Governor Gary Herbert remarks
8:00-9:00pm:
Mix & mingle
Rusty Roddy
By Invitation Only

Depart Capitol en route RON
Location:
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City-Downtown
425 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

--

Drive Time:
9:10pm MDT:

~10 minutes without traffic

RON

Monday, May 8, 2017
Salt Lake City, UT →​ ​Blanding, UT
7:15-7:30am MDT:

Depart RON en route State Capitol Building
Location:
West Portico / Governor’s Private Garage
Utah State Capitol
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-2220
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

-

Drive Time:
7:30-8:30am MDT:

~10 minutes without traffic

Breakfast Meeting with Utah Federal Delegation
Location:
Governor’s Conference Room
Participants:
RZ

13

 Governor Herbert
Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Mike Lee
Rep. Rob Bishop
Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Rep. Chris Stewart
Rep. Mia Love
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Governor Herbert
Mike Mower, Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor Herbert
Paul Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor Herbert
Jacey Skinner, General Counsel, Governor Herbert
Cody Stewart, Director of Federal Affairs, Governor Herbert
Ed Cox, Office of Senator Orrin Hatch
Matt Whitlock, Communications Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Alyson Bell, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Matt Sandgren, Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Orrin Hatch
Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Rob Bishop
Peter Jenks, District Director, Office of Rep. Rob Bishop
Clay White, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Wade Garrett, District Director, Office of Rep. Jason Chaffetz
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Gary Webster, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Laurel Price, District Director, Office of Rep. Mia Love
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Press:
Closed
Format:
Continental breakfast / Utah delegation roundtable
Advance:
Rusty Roddy
Note: This will be the last event participation by Senator Hatch & Senator Lee
8:30-9:00am MDT:

Board Vehicle & Depart State Capitol Building en route Division of Aeronautics //
Board Planes
Location:
135 North 2400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas

--

Drive Time:
9:00-10:30am MDT:

~15 minutes without traffic

Wheels Up Salt Lake City, UT en route Blanding, UT (KBDG)
Participants:
RZ
Flight:
B200 Turboprop 8 passenger plane
Flight time:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Vehicle Manifest:

14

 Secretary’s Plane:
RKZ
Governor Gary Herbert
Justin Harding
Governor’s Security Detail
Downey Magallanes
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rep. Rob Bishop
Laura Rigas
Plane # 2:
Ryan Wilcox
Ed Cox
Wade Garrett
Devin Wiser
Brian Steed
John Tanner
There will be a flyover of Grand Staircase Escalante National
Monument en route

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Note:
10:30-11:00pm MDT:

Wheels Down Blanding, UT // Proceed to Helicopters
Location:
212 Freedom Way
Blanding, UT 84511

11:00am-1:30pm MDT: Wheels Up for Black Hawk Helicopter Tour (South Portion of Monument)
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Helicopter:
RZ
Governor Gary R. Herbert
Rep. Rob Bishop
Utah State Senate President Wayne Niederhauser
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Governor’s Security Detail
Downey Magallanes
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Commissioner Rebecca Benally
Bruce Adams, San Juan County Commissioner (Narrator)

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Helicopter # 2:
Speaker Greg Hughes
Senator David Hinkins
Rep. Mike Noel
Phil Lyman, San Juan County Commissioner (Narrator)
John Tanner, Legislative Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Bishop
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Chris Stewart
Laura Rigas
Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Mike
Lee
Wade Garrett, Rep Chaffetz District Director

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 1:30-2:30pm MDT:

Depart en route Bears Ears National Monument Media Availability and Hike
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note: Box lunches will be provided for vehicles
Note: There is no cell service in the area of Bears Ears National Monument

2:30-3:00pm MDT:

Daily Media Availability
Location:
Bears Ears National Monument
Butler Wash Ruins
Participants:
RKZ
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Press:
Open
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

3:00-5:00pm MDT:

Hiking Tour of Bears Ears National Monument
Participants:
RKZ
Governor Gary Herbert
Rep. Rob Bishop
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Governor’s Security Detail
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Commissioner Rebecca Benally
Rep. Mike Noel
Bruce Adams, San Juan County Commissioner
Phil Lyman, San Juan County Commissioner
John Tanner, Legislative Director, Office of Senator Hatch
Devin Wiser, Chief of Staff, Office of Rep. Bishop
Ryan Wilcox, Northern Utah Director, Office of Senator Mike Lee
Clay White, Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Chaffetz (TBD)/Wade
Garrett, District Director
Ed Roberson, Utah State Director, BLM
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Press:
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Format:
3:00-3:30: Hike along the Butler Wash Ruins
3:30-3:45: Depart Butler Wash Ruins en route House on Fire Ruins
3:45-5:00: Hike to the House on Fire Ruins
Note: This is the last event with Governor Herbert who will be flying back to Salt
Lake City

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16

 5:00-6:00pm MST:

Board Vehicles & Depart Bears Ears National Monument en route Blanding, UT
Location:
Edge of Cedar Mesa Museum
600 W 400 N
Blanding, UT 84511
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

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Drive Time:

~45 minutes without traffic

6:00-7:00pm MDT:

Meeting with Friends of Cedar Mesa
Location:
Edge of Cedar Mesa Museum
Met by:
Fred Hayes and Chris Hanson
Participants:
RZ
Edwin Roberson, State Director, BLM-Utah
Lance Porter, District Manager, BLM Canyon Country District
Don Hoffheins, Field Manager, BLM Monticello Field Office
Mike Richardson, Acting Communications Director BLM-Utah
Tyler Ashcroft, Bears Ears Project Manager BLM-Utah
Josh Ewing, Executive Director, Friends of Cedar Mesa
Amanda Podmore, Assistant Director, Friends of Cedar Mesa
Vaughn Hadenfeldt. Board of Directors, Friends of Cedar Mesa
Steve Simpson: Board of Directors, Friends of Cedar Mesa
Fred Hayes, Director, Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation
Darin Bird, Deputy Director, Utah Department of Natural Resources
Chris Hanson, Museum Director, Edge of Cedars State Park
Johnathan Till, Curator, Edge of Cedars State Park
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note:
This is a state government building in a state park
Format:
6:00-6:10: Welcome and introductions
6:10-6:25: Abbreviated tour of museum and regional artifacts
6:25-6:30: Introduction to Friends of Cedar Mesa in Museum Library
6:30-6:35: RZ gives brief remarks
6:35-7:00: Information Sharing from Friends of Cedar Mesa

6:30-7:15pm MDT:

Depart Edge of Cedar Mesa Museum en route Blanding Arts and Events Center
Location:
Blanding Arts and Events Center
715 W 200 S
Blanding, UT 84511
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:

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 RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
7:30-8:30pm MDT:
Commission

Dinner at Blanding Arts and Events Center Hosted by San Juan County
Participants:

Staff:
Press:
Advance:
8:30-9:00pm MDT:

~5 minutes without traffic

RZ
Rep. Rob Bishop
Commissioner Bruce Adams, San Juan County
100 Attendees
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Closed
Wadi Yakhour

Depart Blanding, UT en route RON
Location:
Inn at the Canyons
533 N. Main Street
Monticello, UT 84535
Vehicle Manifest:
State Police Lead:
Lt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

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Drive Time:
9:00pm MDT:

~30 minutes without traffic

RON

Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Bears Ears National Monument → Kanab, UT
7:30-8:15am MDT:

Breakfast

8:15-9:00am MDT:

Board Vehicles & Depart RON en route The Nature Conservancy’s Dugout Ranch
Location:
Travel west & north past Shay Mountain
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

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 Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~45 minutes without traffic
Note: There is limited cell service on the route to the Dugout Ranch and no
Cell service once on the property except in the Canyonlands Research
Center where service is decent but sometimes limited
9:00-9:05am MDT:

Arrive The Nature Conservancy’s Dugout Ranch & Proceed to Canyonlands
Research Center Pavilion
Location:
Canyonlands Research Center
Met by:
Dave Livermore, Utah State Director, TNC
Heidi Redd, Owner, Indian Creek Cattle Company
Participants:
RKZ
Ed Roberson, Utah State Director, BLM
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

9:05-9:30am MDT:

Welcome & Overview of Canyonlands Research Center
Location:
Canyonlands Research Center Pavilion
Participants:
Dave Livermore, Utah State Director, TNC
Heidi Redd, Owner, Indian Creek Cattle Company
Sue Bellagamba, Canyonlands Regional Director, TNC
Kristen Redd, Field Station Manager, TNC
Matt Redd, Canyonlands Project Manager, TNC
Mark Aagenes, Director of Government Relations, Montana TNC
Tom Cors, Lands Director, US Government Relations, TNC
Dr. Mike Duniway, U.S. Geological Service
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Press:
Closed
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

9:30-10:55am MDT:

Hiking Tour & Discussion of Conservation in Indian Creek & Bear’s Ears National
Monument
Participants:
Dave Livermore, Utah State Director, TNC
Heidi Redd, Owner, Indian Creek Cattle Company
Sue Bellagamba, Canyonlands Regional Director, TNC
Kristen Redd, Field Station Manager, TNC
Matt Redd, Canyonlands Project Manager, TNC
Mark Aagenes, Director of Government Relations, Montana TNC
Tom Cors, Lands Director, US Government Relations, TNC
Dr. Mike Duniway, U.S. Geological Service
Staff:
Downey Magallanes

19

 Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Closed
Rusty Roddy

Press:
Advance:
Discussion Stops
Include:
Streamside Vegetation
Indian Creek
Cryptobiotic Soils
Geological Formations
Petroglyphs
Note:
Group photo with RKZ and Dugout Ranch / TNC staff will be taken
en route hike at the Ranch Tack Shed
Note:
Participants will be walking in rough, dusty, sometimes muddy
terrain, thru water when crossing Indian Creek, up / down a fairly
Steep incline after / before crossing Indian Creek, walking over cacti,
etc.
10:55-11:00am MDT:

Return to Canyonlands Research Center & Proceed to Press Availability

11:00-11:25am MDT:

Daily Media Availability
Location:
Canyonlands Research Center Pavilion
Participants:
RKZ
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Press:
Open
Advance:
Rusty Roddy

11:25-11:30am MDT:

Board Vehicles & Depart Dugout Ranch en route Bears Ears National Monument

11:30-12:05pm MDT:

Pick up Box Lunches en route Bears Ears National Monument
Location:
Inn at the Canyons
533 N. Main Street
Monticello, UT 84535

12:05-2:00pm MDT:

Travel to Bears Ears National Monument
Location:
Near Blanding in San Juan County, UT
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Note: Box lunches en route provided by San Juan County Commissioners
Note: There is no cell service in the area of Bears Ears National Monument

2:00-6:00pm MDT:

Horseback Tour of Bears Ears National Monument
Participants:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Secretary Zinke Security Detail
Ed Cox, Office of Senator Hatch

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20

 Staff:

Press:
Advance:

Ryan Wilcox, Office of Senator Lee
Justin Harding, Office of Governor Herbert
Bruce Adams, San Juan County Commission
Phil Lyman, San Juan County Commission
Rebecca Benally, San Juan County Commission
Rep. Mike Noel
Senator David Hinkins
4 Cowboy Support Riders
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Amy Joi O’Donoghue, Environmental Reporter from the “Deseret
News“ out of Salt Lake City will be on ride
Rusty Roddy

6:00-6:25pm MDT:

Break

6:25-7:15pm MDT:

Board Vehicles & Depart Bears Ears National Monument en route Blanding, UT
Location:
Blanding Municipal Airport
212 Freedom Way
Blanding, UT 84511
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~45 minutes without traffic

7:15-7:30pm MDT:

Arrive Blanding Municipal Airport // Board Planes

7:30-8:30pm MDT:

Wheels Up Blanding, UT (KBDG)
​en route Kanab, UT (KKNB)
Participants:
RKZ
Flight:
B200 Turboprop 8 passenger plane
Flight time:
1 hour
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Plane:
RKZ
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Justin Harding
Rep. Mike Noel
Brian Steed
Rep. Chris Stewart
Plane No. 2:

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21

 Cody Stewart
Ryan Wilcox
Ed Cox
Tami Heilemann
TBD Zinke Staff (If Needed)
TBD Zinke Staff (If Needed)
8:30-8:35pm MDT:

Wheels Down Kanab Municipal Airport // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
2378 US-89A
Kanab, UT 84741

8:35-8:45pm MDT:

Depart Kanab Municipal Airport en route RON
Location:
Comfort Suites Kanab
150 West Center Street
Kanab, UT 84741
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~5 minutes without traffic
Note: Stop for dinner optional. Dinner Options:
Jake’s Chaparral (Western Style Dinner, Wadi’s recommendation)
86 S 200 W
Kanab, UT 84741
Nedra’s Too (Mexican food, not highly reviewed, but open late)
310 S 100 E
Kanab, UT 84741

8:45pm

RON

Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Kanab, UT → Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument → Salt Lake City, UT → San
Diego, CA
8:20-8:30am MDT:

Depart RON en route Kane County Water Conservancy District
Location:
725 East Kaneplex Drive
Kanab, UT 84741
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour

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 Drive Time:

Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
~5 minutes without traffic

8:30-9:30am MDT:

Breakfast Meeting with Kane and Garfield County Commissioners and Area
Legislators
Location:
Kane County Water Conservancy District
Participants:
RZ
BLM Staff
Rep. Chris Stewart
Rep. Mike Noel
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Chris Stewart
Gary Webster, District Director, Office of Chris Stewart
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Jacey Skinner, General Counsel, Office of Governor Herbert
Paul Edwards, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Adam Stewart, Natural Resources Committee, Office of Rep. Bishop
Ron Dean, Central and Eastern Utah Director, Office of Senator Orrin
Hatch
Ed Cox, Legislative Assistant, Office Senator Hatch
Dirk Clayson, Kane County Commissioner
Jim Matson, Kane County Commissioner
Lamont Smith, Kane County Commissioner
Leland Pollock, Garfield County Commissioner
David Tebbs, Garfield County Commissioner
Jerry Taylor, Garfield County Commissioner
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Heather Swift
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note:
Breakfast provided by the Kane County Commission

9:30-10:30am MDT:

Depart Breakfast en route Big Water, UT
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~1 hour without traffic

10:30-12:30pm MDT:

Driving Tour of Portions of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Location:

23

 Participants:

Staff:

RZ
BLM Staff
Rep. Chris Stewart
Rep. Mike Noel
Senator David Hinkins
Brian Steed, Chief of Staff, Office of Chris Stewart
Gary Webster, District Director, Office of Chris Stewart
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert
Ron Dean, Central and Eastern Utah Director, Office of Senator Orrin
Hatch
Ed Cox, Legislative Assistant, Office Senator Hatch
Dirk Clayson, Kane County Commissioner
Jim Matson, Kane County Commissioner
Lamont Smith, Kane County Commissioner
Leland Pollock, Garfield County Commissioner
David Tebbs, Garfield County Commissioner
Jerry Taylor, Garfield County Commissioner
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

Press:
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note: Three Kane County Commissioners & Downey will join RKZ in his vehicle for
first hour of tour & Three Garfield County Commissioners & Downey will join
RKZ in his vehicle for the second hour of the tour
12:30-1:30pm MDT:

Lunch and Walking Tour
Location:
Top of Kaiparowits Plateau
Participants:
Staff:
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour
Note:
Lunch provided by the Kane County Commission

1:30-3:30pm MDT:

State Helicopter Tour of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Location:
Coordinates -11 29.457, 37 14.748
Helicopter Manifest:
RZ
Downey Magallanes
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Justin Harding, Chief of Staff, Office of Governor Herbert

3:30-4:30pm MDT:

-

Hold for Media Interviews
Location:
Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Participants:
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

24

 4:30-6:00pm MDT:

Depart Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument en route Kanab Municipal
Airport
Location:
2378 US-89A
Kanab, UT 84741
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~1.5 hour without traffic

6:00-6:30pm MDT:

Daily Media Availability
Location:
Kanab Municipal Airport
Participants:
Staff:
Laura Rigas
Heather Swift
Advance:
Wadi Yakhour

6:30-6:45pm MDT:

Board Planes en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Location:
Kanab Municipal Airport
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Wadi Yakhour
Downey Magallanes
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Drive Time:
~xx hour without traffic

7:00-8:00pm MDT:

Wheels Up Kanab, UT (KKNB) en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Participants:
RZ
Flight:
B200 Turboprop 8 passenger plane
Flight time:
1 hour
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Plane:
RZ
Laura Rigas
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Justin Harding
Rep. Chris Stewart
Brian Steed - TBD
Ed Cox
Plane No. 2:
Ryan Wilcox

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25

 Heather Swift
Tami Heilemann
Rep. Mike Noel
8:00-8:15pm MDT:

Wheels Down Salt Lake City, UT // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RKZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann

8:15-10:30pm MDT:

Dinner / Private Time at Delta Sky Club
Location:
Salt Lake City International Airport
776 N Terminal Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84122
Note: Open until 1:00am

10:30-11:14pm MDT:

Depart Dinner en Route Gate for Flight
Location:
Salt Lake City airport
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~20 minutes without traffic

11:14pm PDT:

Wheels up Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) en route San Diego, CA (SAN)
Flight:
Delta 1909
Flight time:
1 hour, 53 minute
RZ Seat:
AiC:
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE MDT to PDT (-1 hours)

11:14-11:30pm PDT:

Wheels Down San Diego International Airport
Location:
3225 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

TBD-TBDpm PDT:

Depart San Diego International Airport en route RON
Location:
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive Time:
~20 minutes without traffic

TBDpm PDT:

RON

Thursday, May 11, 2017
San Diego, CA
26

 3:15-3:30pm PDT:

Drive to American Tunaboat Association Headquarters
Location:
1 Tuna Lane
San Diego, CA 92101
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive Time:
~15 minutes without traffic

3:30-4:00pm PDT:

Meeting with Congresswoman Radewagen & the American Tunaboat Association
Location:
American Tunaboat Association Headquarters
1 Tuna Lane
San Diego, CA 92101
Participants:
Congresswoman Amata Radewagen
Brian Hallman, Executive Director, American Tunaboat Association
William Sardinha, Tuna Vessel Manager
Joe Finite, Tunaboat Owner
Ricardo DaRosa, Tunaboat Owner
Larry DaRosa, Tunaboat Owner
Jim Sousa, Tunaboat Owner
Joe Hamby, Tri Marine International
Mike McGowan, South Pacific Tuna Corporation

4:00-4:15pm PDT:

Drive to Hotel Del Coronado
Location:
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive Time:
~15 minutes without traffic

5:00-7:00pm PDT:

Optional: Asian Pacific Islanders Reception
Location:
Garden Patio
Hotel del Coronado
Participants:
RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel
Governor Eddie Baza Calvo, Guam
Congresswoman Amata Radewagen
Governor Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres, Northern Mariana Islands

7:30-9:00pm PDT:

Keynote Remarks at the RNC Spring Meeting Dinner
Location:
Crown Room
Main Victorian Building
Hotel del Coronado
Note:
8:15 remarks

9:00pm PDT:

RON
Location:

Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA

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 Friday, May 12, 2017
San Diego, CA → Billings, MT
4:55-5:15am MDT:

6:15am PDT9:15pm MDT:

9:15-11:00am MDT:
11:00am MDT12:29pm MDT:

Depart RON en route San Diego Airport
Location:
3225 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~20 minutes without traffic
Wheels up San Diego, CA (SAN) en route Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Flight:
Delta 2872
Flight time:
2 hours
RZ Seat:
2C
AiC:
Staff:
NOTE:
TIME ZONE CHANGE PDT to MDT (+1 hours)
Layover in Salt Lake City, UT // 1 hour, 45 minute layover
Wheels up Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) en route Billings, MT (BIL)
Flight:
Delta 4669
Flight time:
1 hour, 29 minutes
RZ Seat:
AiC:
Staff:

12:29-1:15pm MDT:

Wheels down Billings, MT // Eat Snack at Airport // Proceed to Vehicles
Location:
Billings Logan International Airport
1901 Terminal Circle
Billings, MT 59105
Note:
VPOTUS lands at 1:00pm MDT

1:15-2:45pm MDT:

Depart Billings, MT en route Hardin, MT
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff Vehicle:
Rusty Roddy
Drive Time:
~xx hour without traffic

2:45-2:50pm MDT:

Arrive at Westmoreland Coal Company
Location:
Westmoreland Coal Mine Administrative Building
100 Sarpy Creek Road
Hardin, MT 59034
Participants:
Staff:
Advance:

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 2:50-3:45pm MDT:

Tour of Westmoreland Coal Company Property on Horseback
Location:
Absaloka Mine
100 Sarpy Creek Road
Hardin, MT 59034
Participants:
Staff:
Advance:

3:45-4:00pm MDT:

Conclude Tour // Proceed to Roundtable Discussion

4:00-4:30pm MDT:

Roundtable with Tribal Leaders & Absaloka Mine Energy Producers
Location:
Absaloka Mine
100 Sarpy Creek Road
Hardin, MT 59034
Participants:
Staff:
Advance:

4:30-4:35pm MDT:

Conclude Roundtable // Proceed to Vehicles

4:35-6:00pm MDT:

Depart Hardin, MT en route Billings, MT
Location:
Vehicle Manifest:
Secretary’s Vehicle:
Staff Vehicle:
Drive Time:
~xx hour without traffic

6:00-7:00pm MDT:

Rally for Greg Gianforte, Candidate for MT-AL
Location:
MetraPark Arena
308 6th Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
Participants:
Staff:
None
Advance:
None
Format:
RZ remarks at 6:18PM
VPOTUS remarks at 6:35PM

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 United States Department of the Interior
DAILY ELECTRONI C BRIEFI NG SUMMARY FOR SECRETARY ZINKE
May 11, 2017

DAILY ELECTRONIC BRIEFING SUMMARY FOR SECRETARY ZINKE
Thur sday, May 11, 2017
FROM:

Christine Bause1man, 202-706-9330

OVERVIEW:

Today you have one b1iefing on your meeting with CongresswomanRadewagen& the Ame1ican
TunaboatAssociation.
Following the Briefing are your talking points.

 United States Department of the Interior
DAILY ELECTRONIC BRIEFI NG SUMMARY FOR SECRETAR Y ZINKE
May 11, 20 17

DATE :

May 11, 201 7

FROM:

Doug Domenech, Senior Advisor
Klys tina Bo1ja, Guam Desk Officer/Policy Analyst, Office of Insular Affairs

SUBJECT :

Meeting with American Tunaboat Association and Ame1icanSamoa
Congressional Delegate Amata Radewagen

I.

STATEMENT OF PURPO SE

You have agreed to meet with U.S. Congresswoman Radewagen, representing American Samoa, and a
group of fishe1man to discuss the economic impact of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National
Monument. The meeting will include members of the Ame1icanTunaboat Association, including their
President Brian Hallman.
The purpose of this memo is to provide you will backgroundon the Monument.
II .

BACKGROUND

In 2009 , through Proclamation 8336, President George W. Bush established the Pacific Remote Islands
Marine National Monument (PRIMNM).
The monument included the waters and submerged and emergent lands of the Pacific Remote Islands to
the lines of latitude and longitude, approximately 50 nautical miles from the mean low water lines of
Wake, Baker, Howland, and Jarvis Islands, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, and Palmyra Atoll.
The Federal land and interests in land rese1ved consisted of approximately 86,888 square miles.
In 2014 , President Barack Obama issued Proclamation 9173, expanding the PRIMNM from its original
boundar·ies to the seawar·dlimit (200 nautical miles) of the U.S. Exclusive EconomicZone (EEZ) of the
waters and submerged lands sunounding Ja1vis and Wake Islands and Johnston Atoll.
This proclamation expanded the PRIMNM to its cunent size, of approximately 490 ,000 square miles,
over 5 times the original size.
Ill.

DISCUSSION

In both proclamations, the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior were tasked with cooperative
managementof the PRIMNM.
Proclamation 8336 states that;" [t]he Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior shall not allow or pe1mit
any approp1iation, injllly, destmction, or removal of any feature of this monument except as provided for
by this proclamation and shall prohibit commercial fishing within boundar·ies of the monument."
Flllther the proclamation states that the Secretaryof the Interior can pe1mi t noncommercial fishing upon
request, at specific locations in accordancewith this proclamation. Noncommercial fishing opportunities
ClllTently allowed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Se1v ice at Palmyra Atoll may continue unless the
Secretary of the Intelior dete1mines such fishing would not be compatible with the purposes of Palmyra
Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.

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May 11, 2017

RESPONSE TO EXPANSION

In 2014 , the PRIMNM was 01iginallyproposed to expand to the 20 nautical mile limit of all the Pacific
Remote Island areas.
There was broad opposition to the proposal, including among both the public sector (including the
Governorsof the three U.S. tenito1iesin the Pacific and the Western Pacific Regional Fishe1y
Management Council) and private sector (includingthe Ame1icanTuna Boat Association, the Tri-Marine
Group and StarKist).
Opposition mostly centered around the negative impact upon U.S. Pacific Islands and U.S. fisheries, the
lack of conse1vation benefits, already existing U.S. and international ocean policy and laws, and
inadequateconsultation of local stakeholders and regional fishe1y managers.
In 2014, GovernorMoliga of American Samoa officially opposed the proposal to expand the Pacific
Remote Islands Marine National Monument to the full extent of the US EEZ, expressing concern that it
would "effectively cmtail their continuedeconomic smvival along with the simultaneous preemptionof
their subsistencelifestyles." Moliga argued that "the loss of fishing grounds due to the proposed
expansionwill translate to fisheries related economic loss caused by the decline in the supply of fish to
the canneries which will no doubt trigger an economic recession for the Tenito1y of Ame1icanSamoa's
economy."
The final expansion, however, was amended to remove the waters and submergedlands smrnunding
Howland and Baker Islands, Kingman Reef, and Palmyra Atoll. While concernswere expressedregarding
an expansion of the PRIMNM in general, it was acknowledgedthat the amended expansionplan would
reduce the economic toll the original plan would have taken on sustainable fisheries.
RECENT ACTION

In a Febma1y10, 2017 , letter, Congresswoman Amata Radewagenrequested that the Secretaiy of the
Inte1iortake action to lift the fishing moratoriumin the Pacific Remote Islands Marine
National Monument and the Rose Atoll Ma1ineNational Monumentfor vessels unloadingtheir catch in
American Samoa. Inte1ior'sOffice of Solicitor dete1minedthat per the language of the establishing
proclamations, the Secreta1ydoes not possess the latitude to pe1mitcommercialfishing in either of these
monuments.
In March, 2017 , Governor Moliga, along with Governor Calvo of Guam and Governor Tones of the
Northern Mariana Islands, sent a joint letter to President Tmmp, requestinghe remedy restrictionson
fishing in waters smrnunding the Pacific Island tenitories, stating:
Our island communitiesdepend on the ocean for food secmity and economic oppo1tunities.Our Samoan,
Chamono , and Caroliniancultures are inte1wovenwith the mruine environmentand fishing," they wrote.
"The monument fishing restiictions ru·eunnecessa1yand impede our socioeconomic and cultural stability.
The promises of previous administrations and environmentorganizationsof monument co-management
and revenue generation have not been realized.
The Fish and Wildlife Se1vice, and NOAA Fisheries take the position that the Monument was approp1iate
to protect fish and seabird populations, and to reduce ma1ine debris associatedwith commercial fishing.

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IV.

NEXT STEPS

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the size.
V.

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TALKING POINTS FOR THE SECRETARY
DATE: Utah Trip
FROM : Laura Rigas, Communications Director, DOI

TOPLINE

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God gave me two ears and one mouth so I'm here to do a lot ofli stening and learning and
hopefully talking just enough to ask the right questions.

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I'm here, directed by the President, to learn about the monuments, the historic and ecological
significance, and make a dete1mination.

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Nothing is predete1mined. I come to this process with fresh eyes.

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Nobody loves public lands more than me. You can love them as much, but not more.

Talking Points

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What the Executive Order does :

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This Executive Order restores tmst between local communities and Washington and roots out
abuses of power by previous administrations.

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This Executive Order puts America and the Depa1tment of the Inte1ior back on track to manage

 United States Department of the Interior
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May 11, 2017

our federal lands in accordance to traditional "multiple-use" philosophyby directing the Secretaiy
of the Department of the Interior to make recommendations to the President on whether a
monument shouldbe rescinded, resized in order to better manage our federal lands.
And - This Executive Order gives mral communities across America a voice and restores land use
planning by directing the Secretary of the Interior to consult and coordinate with the Governors of States
affected by monument designations or other relevant officials of affectedState, Tri bal, and local
governments.
What it does NOT do:

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This Executive Order does NOT strip any monument of a designation.

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Does not sell or transfer federal lands

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This Executive Order does NOT loosen any environmental or conservation regulations on any
land or marine ai·eas.

 Dan Boren is the President of Corporate Development for the Chickasaw Nation. Based in
Oklahoma, Dan helps to drive the Nation’s business diversification strategy. In his capacity, Dan
serves on numerous boards within the Nation that cut across the technology, health, financial
services and energy sectors.
Before joining the Nation, Dan represented Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House
of Representatives for four terms before retiring in 2013.
While in Congress, Dan played a leadership role on Native American issues, serving as the Ranking
Member of the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Indian Affairs. Dan helped
shape key national economic recovery policies as a member of the House Financial Services
Committee. Dan also served on the House Armed Services Committee and House Select
Committee on Intelligence and earned a reputation for being able to work with members of both
parties to pass laws that strengthened U.S. defense and national security.
Before election to Congress in 2004, Dan served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and
was the first freshman state lawmaker ever to be elected as Caucus Chairman.
Dan continues to find ways to contribute to his community. He currently serves on the boards of the
Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum, National Rifle Association, Seminole State College Educational
Foundation, OU Children’s Hospital Foundation, Ekso Bionics, Grisso Mansion of the Seminole
Nation, Otologic, IBC Bank, Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma Academy (Chairman), OKC Boathouse
Foundation, Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, Sovereign Asset Management (Chairman),
Walnut Creek Property Investments, Last Frontier Council (Boy Scouts of America) and the
Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
Dan earned his B.S. in Economics at Texas Christian University and a M.B.A. in International
Business from the University of Oklahoma. Dan currently resides in Edmond, OK with his wife,
Andrea, and their two children, Janna and Hunter.

 ELIZABETH LOHAH HOMER

Attorney (DC, NJ\I), Principal
ehomer@homerlaw .com
Prior to establishing Homer Law, CHTD., Elizabeth Lohah Homer, a member of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma,
completed a three year term of appointment as Vicechainnan of the National Indian Gaming Commission. A
proponent of collaborative rulemaking, Ms. Homer was instrumental in effecting tlibal involvement in the
Commission's regulatory processes through the establishment of ti·ibal advisory committees and other consultative
acti,ities during her tenure \\ith the Commission.
Ms. Homer has had a distinguished career in public senice. She served as the Director of the Office of Ame1ican
Indian Trust at the U.S. Department of the Interior where she worked closely \\ith ti·ibal governments and federal
policy makers to advance issues and policies of concern to Ame1ican Indian and Alaska Native tlibal govennnents as
well as Native Hawaiians . As the Director of the Office, she supenised the implementation of a number of
Administration policy p1io1ities in the areas of ti·ibal natural and cultural resources, consultation, and negotiated
rulemaking, including President Clinton's Executive Orders regarding Sacred Sites and Tlibal Consultation . A
recognized authority on federal Indian law and policy, she also served on several U.S. diplomatic delegations to the
United Nations and the Organization of Ame1ican States on matters concerning the ci',il and political 1ights of
indigenous peoples.
She began her legal career \\ith the Office of the Distlict Attorney for the Second Judicial Distlict of New Mexico
where she prosecuted violent felony offenses before joining the Criminal Di,ision of the U.S. Depa1tment of Justice.
vVhileat the Justice Depaitment, her work to increase the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children in
Indian Country earned her one of the Division's highest awards for special initiative. She also served on the Attorney
General's Task Force on Violent C1ime and as the Criminal Division's representative to the Indian Affairs
Subcommittee of the Attorney General's Ad\isory Connnittee of United States Attorneys .
Upon completion of a Bachelor of Alts degree in Political Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, Ms. Homer
joined the Osage Nation staff. Later, she accepted a position ,\ith the policy arm of the Council of Energy Resource
T1ibes, a conso1tium of ener ' roducin tiibes, where her work was 1imalily focused on enviromnental issues

 related to nonrenewable energy resource development. She went on to serve as Deputy Director of Americans for
Indian Opportunity, a national organization addressing emerging issues of relevance to tribal governments
Ms. Homer earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law. She is a member of
the State Bar of New Mexico and the Bar of the District of Columbia as well as the American Bar Association, Federal
Bar Association, and Native American Bar Association.

 Chief Ron Sparkman, Shawnee Tribe - Bio
I was born January 1, 1936 on the family Indian allotment in central Ottawa County,
Oklahoma. I attended rural schools and graduated in 1955 from Miami High School. I
attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. In 1954 I served in the Oklahoma 45th
Thunderbird Division. I was honorably discharged with a rank of Sargent E-5 in
1961. From 1954 to 1964 I was a supervisor for Crane Manufacturing Company (less
active time in military). In 1964 I was selected to become the Executive Director of
Community Action for Ottawa, Craig, and Delaware counties in northeast Oklahoma. I
was also Executive Director of the Picher Housing Authority. I held these positions until
1974. From 1974 I have been the Motor License Agent for the Oklahoma Tax
Commission in Ottawa County Oklahoma.
I am married to Deidre Sparkman and we live on Grand Lake of the Cherokees in
northeast Oklahoma. I have two grown children, a grandson and granddaughter. I have
two step daughters and two step grandsons.
Since a young age, I have been involved in various Tribal activities. In the late 1960's,
W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation, asked me to serve on the Cherokee
Constitution Committee. That document serves as the present constitution that governs
Cherokee Nation. I have been active in the Shawnee Tribe since the mid 1980s. I have
served as Chairman, Vice Chairman and I am presently Chief of the Shawnee Tribe. The
Shawnee Tribe is comprised of 2500 members throughout the United States, however
most tribal members reside in Oklahoma.
In 1968 I assisted Robert Whitebird, Chairman of the Quapaw Tribe, in forming the
InterTribal Council of Northeast Oklahoma. This council is comprised of nine federally
recognized Tribes. They are the Shawnee Tribe, Eastern Shawnee Tribe, Miami Tribe,
Modoc Tribe, Ottawa Tribe, Peoria Tribe, Quapaw Tribe, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe and the
Wyandotte Nation. The Shawnee Tribe became a part of this consortium with our federal
recognition in the year 2000. In 2004 I was elected Vice-President of this council. Due
to the untimely death of Chief Floyd Leonard of the Miami Tribe, I was elected President
in 2006. I presently hold that position. We as Tribal leaders meet monthly to discuss and
implement programs and services for or Tribal members. I proudly serve on this unique
board with these eight respected Tribal leaders.
I also proudly serve my extended community on various boards and committees. I served
on the Indian Affairs Committee for Oklahoma. I am a fifty year member of the Lions
Club, Masonic Lodge and the Elks Lodge. I am also a member of the American Legion
and Akdar Shrine. I am an Ex-Officio member of the Miami Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors. I am currently a board member of the Native American Cultural and
Education Authority. This board oversees a project currently in the construction phase in
Oklahoma City. When completed, it will highlight the thirty-nine Tribes that inhabit
Oklahoma.

 COMMENCEMENT SCRIPT

Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 10:00 A.M.
MSU?Northern Gymnasium

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9:45 The Procession will meet at the southwest corner of Cowan
Hall and walk to the gymnasium in this order:
1. Platform Party will be ushered by Faculty Marshal (Tom
Welch)
2. Golden Grads ushered by Becka Stone (they will already
be at gym)
3. Faculty and Professional Staff
4. Students ushered by Alisha Schroeder
5. Color Guard (already at the gym)
At 10:00 a.m., the MSU-Northern Community Orchestra will
play the processional music as the procession begins entering
the gym.
As Marshal Welch enters the main gym, he will step to the left, the
platform party will be in two lines and will continue double file down
the center isle to the platform.
The Platform line on the left will be led by Chancellor Kegel and
they will approach the stage from the left. The Platform line on the
right will be led by Provost Rugg, and they will approach the stage
from the right.

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 Tom Welch, Fac Marshal
Left:
Greg Kegel
Ryan Zinke
Paul Tuss
Brian Simonson
Tanner Howard

Tanner
Howard

Brian
Simonson

Paul
Tuss

Right:
William Rugg
Carol Reifschneider
Larry Strizich
Darlene Sellers
Tom Welch

Ryan
Zinke

Greg
Kegel

William
Rugg

Carol
Reifschn
eider

Larry
Strizich

Darlene
Sellers

Tom
Welch

ALL REMAIN STANDING UNTIL TOLD TO BE SEATED.
(Marshal Welch will take his place on the platform after the faculty
have been ushered to their seats.)

Becka Stone will lead the golden grads to the front seats. Golden
Grads will follow behind platform party and take seats marked for
them. Following behind the Golden grads, faculty and staff will file
into seats.
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 Marshal Welch will lead the faculty and professional staff in two
lines side by side, down the center of the gym. When the two lines
reach the designated row of seats, Marshal Welch steps aside, the left
line will turn to the left and begin filling the seats behind Special
seating section (maroon chairs). The right line will turn to the right
and begin filling seats behind Golden Grads.
Student Marshals will then lead the student grad candidates to the
next available seats behind the faculty and professional staff.
The marching order is as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Master of Education Degrees
Master of Science in Education Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Education Degrees
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Associate of Science Degrees
Associate of Arts Degrees
Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Certificate

After escorting the graduates, the Student Marshals take their seats
on opposite ends of the first row.

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 Alisha will cue color guard to present the colors. The platform
participants will remain standing until after the presentation of colors
and National Anthem is played by the Orchestra. After the color
guard has exited, the Chancellor will request the entire assembly to
be seated.

Please refer to the following diagram:
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 As the last degree candidate reaches his/her seat, Chancellor Kegel will
step to the podium, at which point the processional music will cease.

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: Please stand for the
presentation of colors and the National Anthem.
Gentlemen, please remove your hats.
Chancellor Kegel steps back to his seat.
The members of US Border Patrol Havre Sector Honor Guard will come
forward to present the colors.
After the Honor Guard presents flags, MSUN Community Orchestra
will play the National Anthem.
Honor Guard exits.
Chancellor will approach the podium.

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: And now the invocation
by Pastor Howard.
(Pastor Howard’s invocation)

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: Ladies and
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 Gentlemen, please be seated.
I am Greg Kegel, Chancellor of MSU-Northern. On
behalf of the students, faculty and staff of Montana
State University–Northern, I am granted the honor of
welcoming each of you as we celebrate the
accomplishments of the Class of 2017. I would like
to request that all cell phones be muted or turned off
at this time. Thank you.
I would like to thank the following groups and
individuals for participating in today’s events:
The color guard provided by members of US Border
Patrol Havre Sector Honor Guard;
MSU-Northern Community Orchestra for performing
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 music and leading us in our National Anthem;
and Pastor Tanner Howard for the invocation and
benediction.
Now, please allow me to introduce our platform
guests. I ask that each person stand and remain
standing as I call their names. Please hold your
applause until the last person is introduced.
Mr. Tom Welch, Professor of Agricultural
Technology and our Faculty Marshal,
Dr. Darlene Sellers, Professor of Education,
Dr. Larry Strizich, Dean, College of Technical
Sciences,
Dr. Carol Reifschneider, Interim Dean, College of
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 Education, Arts & Sciences and Nursing,
Dr. William Rugg, Provost/Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs,
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, our
commencement speaker,
Mr. Paul Tuss, Chairman of the Montana University
System Board of Regents,
Mr. Brian Simonson, Vice Chancellor for Finance
and Administration,
and Pastor Tanner Howard of First Lutheran
Church.
(pause for applause)

I would also like to introduce a few special guests:
 Sherry Kegel, my wife
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  Dr. Nathan St. Pierre, President of Stone Child
College
 Dr. Carol Falcon-Chandler, President of Aaniiih
Nakoda College
 State Senator Jonathan Windy Boy
 State Representative Jacob Bachmeier
 Former State Representative Bruce Meyers
CHANCELLOR KEGEL: At this time I am pleased
to introduce our Student Senate President, Collin
Miller, to address the students.
(Collin addresses graduates)

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: At this time I would like
to recognize those at MSU-Northern who have
contributed significantly to helping these graduates
achieve today’s milestone.
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 First, the faculty of MSU-Northern who dedicate their
lives to student success. Would the faculty please
stand as I announce your college.
-- College of Education, Arts and Sciences, and
Nursing;
-- College of Technical Sciences;
These are the educators who, in partnership with
family and friends, have contributed significantly to
the achievement of the personal milestones that we
will be celebrating today. Thank you all.
(pause for applause)

In addition to the faculty, MSU-Northern staff
contribute greatly to the success of our students.
Members of the Administrative, Professional and
Classified staff, please stand and be recognized.
(pause for applause)
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 I would also like to recognize everyone who has
contributed time and effort in order to make today’s
ceremony memorable.
(pause for applause)

At this time I would also like to recognize this year’s
retirees:
Pam Civiletti – Assistant Professor of Nursing. She
is retiring after 7 years of dedicated service to MSUNorthern.
Katherine Williams – Professor of Community
Leadership. She is retiring after 15 years of
dedication to MSU-Northern.
Arlys Williams – Associate Professor of Nursing and
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 Chair of the ASN program. She is retiring after 12
years of dedication to MSU-Northern.
Bob Johnke – Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
He is retiring after 13 years of dedication to MSUNorthern.
Janice Starr – Director of Nursing. She is retiring
after 3 years of dedication to MSU-Northern.
William Rugg – Provost and Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs. He is retiring after 3 years of
dedication to MSU-Northern.
William Swartz – Associate Professor of
Mathematics. He is retiring after 26 years of
dedication to MSU-Northern.
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 (pause for applause)

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: I am honored to
introduce the MSU–Northern Alumni who are on
campus today to celebrate their Golden Graduationa milestone observed by MSU-Northern to celebrate
the achievements and lives of our alumni who
graduated from Northern fifty years ago or more.
This year we are privileged to recognize members
of the Classes of 1951, 1966, and 1967.
President Brockmann and President Crowley
conferred the diplomas for Bachelors, Associates,
and Certificates to these graduates.
These graduates are an inspiration to us all.
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 Together with Northern’s faculty and staff of that
time, they helped build the foundation we enjoy
today.
I want to extend to these alumni a very special
welcome. We are privileged to have you participate
in today’s ceremony.
And now, I ask that all the Golden Graduates stand
to be recognized in honor of their respective
anniversary of their graduation.
As Dr. Steve Hesske calls your names, please
accept your Golden recognition from our Provost,
Dr. William Rugg. Student marshals Miller and
Brekke-George, please escort the alumni to the
platform.
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 Provost Rugg will present the degrees and Chancellor Kegel will extend
congratulations.
(Steve Hesske will call names)
Bob Boettcher, Class of 1951
John Dallum, Class of 1966
Arnold Frank, Class of 1967
Myrle Gollaher, Class of 1967
Jim Magera, Class of 1967
Marge Ward Matzke, Class of 1967
Robert Patera, Class of 1967
Richard Watson, Class of 1967
Michael Wojtowick, Class of 1967

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: Please join me in
recognizing these graduates.
(pause for applause)
Golden graduates will take their seats.

Provost Rugg will now be making some special
introductions.
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 Chancellor is seated as Provost Rugg approaches the podium

PROVOST RUGG: Five weeks ago we had the
pleasure of recognizing a group of students for their
overall contributions to the University. Eleven
Student Excellence Awards were presented to
recipients who had been nominated by peers,
faculty, and administration for scholarship,
outstanding service and achievements at Montana
State University–Northern.
Of this year’s group, 7 are graduating. In addition,
4 others who received excellence awards in the past
are also graduating. Will the following students
stand and be recognized. Please hold your applause
until all the names have been called.
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 Genasee Bass
Gabriel Benavidez
Thomas Cooper
Natalee Faupel
Chelsea Mavencamp
Tayla Snapp
Brandy Tannahill
Shana Henry
Kyla McNamara
Kilby Rech
Lane Urick
(pause for applause)

PROVOST RUGG: You may be seated. I would
now like to recognize our students who are graduating
with honors from Montana State University-Northern.
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 The maroon cords designate that the student is
graduating Cum Laude or with a minimum GPA of
3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
The Silver Cord designates Magna Cum Laude or a
minimum GPA of 3.75. The Gold cord designates
with highest honor or Summa Cum Laude. These
students are graduating with a 4.0 GPA. All honors
graduates, please stand.
(pause for applause)

Please be seated.
Your program also designates students who are
graduating with Department Distinction. These
graduates are selected by the faculty in their
departments for their outstanding performance at
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 Northern. All students graduating with Department
Distinction please stand and be recognized.
(pause for applause)

Please be seated.
We are pleased to honor all graduates who have
served in the Armed Services. The red, white and
blue cords designate these graduates. Will all veteran
graduates please stand and be recognized.
(pause for applause)

Please be seated.
Provost returns to his seat, Chancellor approaches podium

CHANCELLOR KEGEL:
(Chancellor address to graduates)

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 CHANCELLOR KEGEL: It is my pleasure to
introduce Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke as
this year’s commencement speaker.
 BULLETS INTRODUCING SECRETARY
Graduates, faculty, staff and all invited guests please
welcome our 2017 commencement speaker, Secretary
of the Interior Ryan Zinke.
(Mr.Zinke presents Commencement Address)

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: Thank you, Secretary
Zinke.
At this time, Provost Rugg will present the degree
candidates.

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 Chancellor steps aside, Provost Rugg rises and proceeds to the podium

PROVOST RUGG: Chancellor Kegel, I am pleased
to present the degree candidates for the Master of
Education and the Master of Science in Education.
Candidates for the Master of Education Degree in
Counselor Education, and Master of Science in
Education Degree in Learning Development please
rise. (pause) These candidates have met the
requirements for the Master of Education Degree and
the Master of Science in Education Degree and are
recommended by the graduate faculty for the degree.
Provost approaches diploma table

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: By virtue of the
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 authority vested in me by the Board of Regents of
Higher Education of the State of Montana, I hereby
confer upon you the degrees of Master of Education,
and Master of Science in Education for which you
have qualified.
Professor Darlene Sellers, please come forward to
assist with the hooding of the candidates.
Marshals Miller and Brekke-George, will you please
escort the new graduate degree recipients to the stage
to receive their diplomas, hoods, and congratulations.
I request the audience reserve its applause until all
graduates have crossed the stage.
Provost Rugg will present the degrees; Dr. Sellers will hood each
graduate; and Chancellor Kegel will extend congratulations.

Page 23 of 30

 (Steve Hesske will call names)
THE ORDER OF PROCESSION WILL BE:
1 Master of Education Degrees
2 Master of Science in Education Degrees
As soon as the final graduate crosses, the Chancellor returns to the
podium, Provost and Dr. Sellers return to their seats.

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: Please join me in
recognizing our newest master’s degree holders.
(Pause for applause)
Chancellor steps aside, Provost Rugg approaches the podium.

PROVOST RUGG: Chancellor Kegel, I am pleased
to present the candidates for the degrees of Bachelor
of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of
Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Certificate.
Page 24 of 30

 Candidates please rise. (pause) Chancellor Kegel,
these candidates upon recommendation by the faculty
of the appropriate departments have met the
requirements for the baccalaureate or associate degree
or certificate program.
(Provost approaches diploma table, Chancellor approaches podium)

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: By the virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Board of Regents of
Higher Education of the State of Montana, I hereby
confer the degrees of Bachelor of Science in
Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts,
Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of
Applied Science and Certificate program for which
you have qualified.
Graduates, you will be seated until the marshals ask
Page 25 of 30

 you to move to the podium to receive your degrees.
I also ask that members of the audience please hold
your applause until all graduates have crossed the
stage.
Marshals Miller and Brekke-George, will you please
escort the new graduates to the platform to receive
their degree and congratulations.
Provost Rugg will present the degrees and Chancellor Kegel will extend
congratulations.
(Steve Hesske will call names)

THE ORDER OF PROCESSION WILL BE:
1. Bachelor of Science in Education Degrees
2. Bachelor of Science Degrees
3. Bachelor of Arts Degrees
4. Associate of Science Degrees
5. Associate of Arts Degrees
6. Associate of Applied Science Degrees
7. Certificate
Page 26 of 30

 As soon as the final graduate crosses, the Provost returns to the podium,
Chancellor returns to his seat.

PROVOST RUGG: Graduates, please stand. You
may now move the tassel from the right to the left
side of your mortar board. (pause)
Now, please turn around and face the audience and
take this opportunity to thank your family and
friends for their support in helping you achieve this
milestone. (pause)
Please be seated.
Provost Rugg returns to his seat. Chancellor Kegel approaches the
podium.

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: Please join me in
Page 27 of 30

 recognizing our new graduates.
(pause for applause)

In closing, I would also like to recognize the impact
that Montana State University-Northern has had
across generations and throughout the years. Any
member of the audience who is a graduate of
Northern Montana College or Montana State
University-Northern, please stand. Welcome home!
(pause for applause)

CHANCELLOR KEGEL: Pastor Howard, will you
please step forward to give the Benediction.
(Pastor Howard approaches podium and gives benediction)

Page 28 of 30

 CHANCELLOR KEGEL: Thank you Pastor
Howard.
You are all invited to stay and enjoy refreshments in
the courtyard. Please allow the graduates and faculty
to leave the gymnasium first.
The Student Senate would also like to invite you to
attend the Bow Tie Ball in Donaldson Commons at 7
pm this evening.
Now, please stand while the US Border Patrol Havre
Sector Honor Guard retires the colors and remain
standing until the Recessional has been concluded.
Retirement of the colors
(Recessional music by MSUN Community Orchestra to begin after
colors are retired)
THE ORDER OF RECESSIONAL MARCH WILL BE:
1.

Colors
Page 29 of 30

 2.

Platform participants will be led off the stage by
Chancellor Kegel and Provost Rugg in the same manner
they entered.

3.

Golden Graduates and special guests will follow the
platform party.

4.

Faculty Marshal will lead faculty and staff down the center
aisle in two lines and exit through the north door.

5.

Graduates will be ushered by Marshals Miller and BrekkeGeorge down the center aisle in two lines and exit through
the north door.

Page 30 of 30

 Platform Party & Photo
Mr. Tom Welch, Professor of Agricultural Technology and our Faculty Marshal,
Dr. Darlene Sellers, Professor of Education,
Dr. Larry Strizich, Dean, College of Technical Sciences,
Dr. Carol Reifschneider, Interim Dean, College of Education, Arts & Sciences and Nursing,
Dr. William Rugg, Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
Mr. Paul Tuss, Chairman of the Montana University System Board of Regents,
Mr. Brian Simonson, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration,
Pastor Tanner Howard of First Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Sherry Kegel may join the platform party in the Cowan Conference Room at 9am.

Luncheon Guests

Name
Jacob Bachmeier
Nate St. Pierre
Paul Tuss
Mike Lang (tentative)
G. Bruce Meyers
Jim O'Hara
Bill Rugg
Brian & Sherri Simonson
Carol Reifschneider
Christian & Melissa Oberquell
Jonathan WindyBoy
Larry Strizich

Attending
State representative
President, Stone Child
College
Chairman, Board of Regents
State Senator
Former State Representative
State Representative
MSUN Provost
MSUN CFO
MSUN Interim Dean
Athletic Director
State Senator
MSUN Dean

Rachel Dean
Steve & Becky Wise
Tracey & Joe Jette
Greg Kegel
Jim Bennett

Chief of Staff
Dean of Students
Sr Director, Student Success
Chancellor
MSUN Foundation Director

Guest

sig. other, Rebecca Farr
?
spouse, Lorna
Son, Dominic H Meyers
spouse, Vicki
spouse, Denise
spouse, Sherri
no guest
spouse, Melissa
no guest
no guest
Spouse, Patrick Ulano
(tentative)
spouse, Becky
spouse, Joe
Spouse, Sherry
Spouse, Lindsey

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CODEL Murkowski / Secretary Zinke
Norway
May 26-27, 2017
Purpose: The purpose of the trip is to investigate energy production and infrastructure in the
Arctic, in addition to DOD equities.
Mode of Transportation: MILAIR, Chartered Air
Manifest 23 (1 Secretary, 6 Members, 7 Spouses, 6 Staff, 2 Escorts, 1 Security)
1. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke
2. Mrs. Lolita Zinke
3. Zinke Staffer
4. Zinke Security (armed)
5. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
6. Mr. Verne Martell
7. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY)
8. Ms. Bobbi Barrasso
9. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT)
10. Mrs. Cindy Daines
11. Senator Luther Strange (R-AL)
12. Mrs. Melissa Strange
13. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)
14. Dr. Darwin Lange
15. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)
16. Mrs. Sandy Cornyn
17. Mr. Colin Hayes, Staff Director, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR)
18. Ms. Angela Becker-Dippman, Democratic Staff Director, ENR
19. Mr. Isaac Edwards, Senior Counsel, ENR
20. Ms. Severin Wiggenhorn, ENR
21. Ms. Annie Hoefler, ENR
22. Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, USAF
23. CMSgt Tom Temple, USAF Senate Liaison
U.S. Embassy Oslo
24. Jim DeHart, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Oslo
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25. Kristin Westphal, U.S. Embassy Oslo
26. Per Sogge, U.S. Embassy Oslo
27. Patrick Martino, U.S. Embassy Oslo
28. Øyvind Gustavsen, U.S. Embassy Oslo
29. Yvonne Waters, U.S. Embassy Oslo
30. Vidar Keyn, U.S. Embassy Oslo
Statoil
1. CEO Eldar Sætre + one staff
2. VP Andrew Lloyd
3. EVP for MMP Jens Økland
4. Melissa Shute
GON
1. MFA TBD + 1 staff
2. MFA North America Adviser Bjørn Christian Rydmark
3. Min Petroleum TBD + 1-2 staff
4. Ambassador to the U.S. Kåre Aas

** One member of delegation has shellfish allergy

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Embassy Info:

Morgedalsvegen 36
0378 Oslo, Norway

Post 1: +47 2130 8500
Or:
+47 2130 8540

Control Officer:

Kristin Westphal
WestphalKL@state.gov

Office: +47 2130 8738
Mobile: +47 484 07 138

Hotel in Trondheim: Scandic Hell
Sandfærhus 22
Hell, Norway

Tel:
Fax:

+47 7484 4880
+47 7484 4811

Itinerary
(All times local)

Thursday, 25 May 2017
Attire: Casual
11.20

Sogge departs Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) for Hammerfest (HFT) via XXX

14.45

Sogge arrive HFT, taxi to Hotel
NB: Liaise with Statoil, International Center for Reindeer Husbandry, Bus
Charter company, Hammerfest City Hall, and Norwegian Police.

17.15

DeHart, Westphal, Gustavsen, Keyn and Martino depart OSL for Tromsø (TOS)
on Norwegian Air Shuttle DY382
Flight time: 01:55; time change: +0hrs

19.10

EmbDel arrive TOS, taxi to Thon Polar Hotel

RON

Thon Polar Hotel / HFT Hotel TBD

Friday, 26 May 2017
Attire: Casual
02.00

CODEL Departs Andrews Air Force Base via MILAIR
Flight time: 08.10; time change: +6hrs

08.00

Breakfast and checkout of hotel

09.00

Depart hotel for TOS via chartered vehicle

08.55

Waters depart OSL for Trondheim (TRD) on DY744
Flight time: 00:55; time change: +0hrs
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09.30

CODEL arrives TOS via MILAIR
Greeted by Charge d’Affaires, a.i. James DeHart and GON TBD

09.45

Depart TOS for tourist stop via chartered bus
Fjellheisen primary; Ice Cathedral backup
NB: Martino stays on tarmac to coordinate chartered flight to HFT
NB: MILAIR continues to Trondheim (TRD)

09.50

Waters arrive TRD, wait to meet MILAIR. Luggage transfer and hotel check-in.
Meet with Bus Charter Company and Scandic Hell

11.15

Depart tourist stop for TOS via chartered bus

11.30

Depart TOS for HFT via chartered aircraft
NB: Distribute Per Diem in USD en route (except DoI party)
Flight time: 00.50; time change: +0hrs

12.20

Arrive HFT, board chartered vehicle to Melkøya for Statoil-hosted lunch
NB: Met by Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy TBD; Norwegian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs TBD; Hammerfest Mayor TBD, and Statoil CEO
Eldar Sætre.
Site Officer: Per Sogge, Economic Specialist

12.50

Lunch and briefing at Statoil Facility. (get bill from Statoil based on sample)
NB: Leave time for brief private meetings with Secretary/Murkowski and MFA,
Statoil

13.50

Conclude Lunch. Begin tour of LNG facility.
NB: Tour can consist of max 25 participants including GON officials and
security; 20 preferred
NB: Spouses and several staffers will depart Statoil approx. 13.30 in chartered
bus for cultural briefing with the International Center for Reindeer Husbandry
(ICRH). Accompanied by Patrick Martino

14.50

Conclude ICRH Briefing; depart in chartered bus to pick up Delegation.

15.10

Depart Melkøya for Hammerfest City Hall via chartered bus
NB: Bus with spouses will return to LNG facility to pick up delegation

15.20

Arrive to Hammerfest City Hall, meeting with local government.

15.45

Press availability.
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Press might take place at Melkøya instead.
16.30

Conclude meeting at City Hall. Depart for HFT via chartered bus.

16.35

Stop at the Isbjørnklubben (“Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society”) to “join”
and get coveted certificate and pin. Read more: http://www.hammerfestturist.no/en/activities/item/isbjornklubben?category_id=132

17.10

Depart HFT for Trondheim (TRD) via chartered aircraft
Flight time: 02.00; time change: +0hrs

17.50

Gustavsen depart HFT for TOS via XXX

19.15

Arrive TRD, board chartered vehicle to TBD restaurant Trondheim (15-minute
refresh at hotel en route?)
NB: Distribute hotel keys on bus

20.20

Arrive TBD restaurant Trondheim

20.30

Dinner hosted by MFA at TBD location

22.30

Return to Scandic Hell via chartered bus

RON

Hotel Scandic Hell

-

Saturday, 27 May 2017
Attire: Casual
Breakfast and Check Out at Hotel
07.00

Depart for Værnes via chartered bus
NB: Stop en route for photo op at Hell Freight Terminal

07.45

Arrive to Værnes, meet with U.S. military personnel

08.45

Depart Værnes for tour of MCPP-N cave

09.45

Depart MCPP-N for TRD via chartered bus

10.15

Arrive TRD, board MILAIR flight to Thule Air Base, Greenland
Flight time: 04.20; time change: -5hrs

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14.30

DeHart, Westphal, Waters, Sogge, Keyn and Martino depart TRD via Flight XXX
to OSL
Flight time: 01.00; time change: +0hrs

15.30

Arrive OSL, DeHart met by Embassy Motorpool

Points of Contact
Military Escorts
CMaster Sergeant Temple
Lt. Col. Bryan Collins, USAF

U.S. Embassy Oslo, Norway
Kristin Westphal
Control Officer
U.S. Department of State
Office: +47 2130 8738
Mobile: +47 484 07 138
WestphalKL@state.gov
Department of the Interior
Karen Senhadji
Director, Office of International Affairs
karen_senhadji@ios.doi.gov
David Downes
David Downes@ios.doi.gov
Ryan Close
ryan_close@ios.doi.gov
Kristy Bibb
kristy_bibb@ios.doi.gov

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United​ ​States​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior
Official​ ​Travel​ ​Schedule​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Secretary

South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
October​ ​2​ ​-​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017

 South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
October​ ​2​ ​-​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017

Weather:
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​(Tuesday)
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​(Tuesday)
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​(Wednesday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Thursday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Friday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Saturday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Sunday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Monday)
Time​ ​Zone:
South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida

High​ ​79º,​ ​Low​ ​65º;​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​20%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​78º,​ ​Low​ ​58º;​ ​Sunny;​ ​10%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​82º,​ ​Low​ ​73º;​ ​PM​ ​Showers;​ ​40%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​82º,​ ​Low​ ​77º;​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​80%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​86º,​ ​Low​ ​81º;​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​40%​ ​Chance​ ​of
PM​ ​Thunderstorms
High​ ​86º,​ ​Low​ ​81º;​ ​Party​ ​Cloudy;​ ​50%​ ​Chance​ ​of
AM​ ​Thunderstorms
High​ ​88º,​ ​Low​ ​79º;​ ​Mostly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​20%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​87º,​ ​Low​ ​80º;​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​20%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
Eastern​ ​Daylight​ ​Time

Advance​ ​(Charleston,​ ​SC):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6)

Advance​ ​(Atlanta,​ ​GA):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Luke​ ​Bullock

(b) (6)

Advance​ ​(Okefenokee​ ​NWR):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Aaron​ ​Thiele

(b) (6)

Advance​ ​(Lake​ ​Okeechobee):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Caroline​ ​Boulton

(b) (6)

Advance​ ​(Big​ ​Cypress/Everglades)
Security​ ​Advance
Advance

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6)

Advance​ ​(Biscayne)
Security​ ​Advance
Advance

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Caroline​ ​Boulton

(b) (6)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Laura​ ​Rigas
Heather​ ​Swift

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Traveling​ ​Staff:
Agent​ ​in​ ​Charge
Communications​ ​Director (SC/GA)
Press​ ​Secretary​ ​(FL)

Cell Phone:

Cell Phone:

Cell Phone:

Cell Phone:

Cell Phone:

Cell Phone:

Cell Phone:

 Photographer​ ​(FL)
Advisor​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Assistant​ ​Secretary,​ ​Fish
and​ ​Wildlife​ ​and​ ​Parks

Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
---SC:
Atlanta:
Okefenokee​ ​NWR:
Big​ ​Cypress/Everglades:
Biscayne:

Park​ ​Casual
Business​ ​Casual
Park​ ​Casual
Park​ ​Casual​ ​(long​ ​sleeves​ ​and​ ​long​ ​pants​ ​recommended​ ​due​ ​to​ ​mosquitos)
Park​ ​Casual;​ ​Dive​ ​Shirt;​ ​Swim​ ​Gear;​ ​Hat

 Monday,​ ​October​ ​2,​ ​2017
Washington,​ ​DC​ ​→​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC
3:30-3:50pm​ ​EDT:

4:37pm​ ​EDT6:19pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Reagan​ ​National​ ​Airport
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Drive​ ​time:
~20​ ​minutes
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​(DCA)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​(CHS)
Flight:
JetBlue​ ​143
Flight​ ​time:
1​ ​hour,​ ​42​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
10A
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
AiC:
Staff:
None
NOTE:
LZ​ ​CONFIRMATION​ ​#​ ​IS​ ​QQLTTQ​ ​//​ ​Purchased​ ​Personally

6:19pm​ ​EDT:

Wheels​ ​down​ ​Charleston​ ​International​ ​Airport​ ​//​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Vehicles
Location:
5500​ ​International​ ​Boulevard
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29418

6:30-6:50pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Airport​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Vendue​ ​Inn
19​ ​Vendue​ ​Range
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29401
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
State​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Laura​ ​Rigas
Drive​ ​time:
~20​ ​minutes
Note:
Call​ ​re:​ ​afternoon​ ​meeting​ ​during​ ​drive

6:50-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time

7:00-7:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner

7:15-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

9:00-9:15p​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

9:15pm​ ​EDT:

RON

Tuesday,​ ​October​ ​3,​ ​2017
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​→​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA
7:45-7:50am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument​ ​(NPS)
Location:
Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center​ ​at​ ​Liberty​ ​Square
340​ ​Concord​ ​Street
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29401
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:

 State​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

RKZ
Mrs. Zinke

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​time:
Note:

~5​ ​minutes

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Laura​ ​Rigas

Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​30​ ​minutes​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​for​ ​site

7:50-7:55am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Greeted​ ​by:
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National
Monument
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National
Monument
Note: Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent​ ​of​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument,​ ​is
the​ ​Facility​ ​Manager​ ​of​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park

7:55-8:05am​ ​EDT:

Brief​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center
Participants:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist
Tom​ ​Downs,​ ​Supervisory​ ​Park​ ​Ranger,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National
Monument​ ​(Tour​ ​Leader)
Michelle​ ​Haas,​ ​Acting​ ​Concessions​ ​&​ ​Fee​ ​Manager​ ​and​ ​Site​ ​Manager,
Charles​ ​Pickney​ ​National​ ​Historic​ ​Site
Shannon​ ​Woolfolk,​ ​Integrated​ ​Resources​ ​Specialist,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
National​ ​Monument​ ​(Photographer)

8:05-8:10am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​via​ ​Walk​ ​to​ ​Charleston​ ​Maritime​ ​Center​ ​Dock
Location:
10​ ​Wharfside​ ​Street
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​ ​29401
Note: Prior​ ​to​ ​boarding​ ​the​ ​vessel,​ ​a​ ​brief​ ​safety​ ​orientation​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​the
boat’s​ ​Captain,​ ​Scott​ ​Mapes,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facility​ ​Management,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
National​ ​Monument

8:10-8:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Charleston​ ​Maritime​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
Vessel:
25​ ​Passenger​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Boat
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura​ ​Rigas
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist
Michelle​ ​Hass,​ ​Acting​ ​Concessions​ ​&​ ​Fee​ ​Manager
Shannon​ ​Woolfolk,​ ​Integrated​ ​Resources​ ​Specialist​ ​(Photographer)
Scott​ ​Mapes,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facility​ ​Management​ ​(Captain)
1​ ​NPS​ ​Crew​ ​Member

 8:30-9:20am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Greeted​ ​by:
Sheldon​ ​Pompey,​ ​Maintenance​ ​Employee
Gary​ ​Alexander,​ ​NPS​ ​Ranger
Patrick​ ​Cardenas,​ ​NPS​ ​Guide
Note:
Thru​ ​a​ ​partnership​ ​with​ ​Clemson​ ​University,​ ​three​ ​Clemson​ ​University
employees​ ​will​ ​be​ ​on​ ​site​ ​leading​ ​historic​ ​gun​ ​preservation​ ​work​ ​which
will​ ​be​ ​observed​ ​during​ ​tour
Note:
Hurricane​ ​Irma​ ​storm​ ​damage​ ​/​ ​repairs​ ​&​ ​deferred​ ​maintenance​ ​ ​will​ ​be
discussed​ ​during​ ​tour
Note:
RKZ​ ​will​ ​assist​ ​in​ ​raising​ ​the​ ​flag​ ​at​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
Note:
RKZ​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​his​ ​passport​ ​stamp​ ​in​ ​front​ ​of​ ​a​ ​historic​ ​cannon​ ​inside
the​ ​Fort

9:20-9:35am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Moultrie
Vessel:
25​ ​Passenger​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Boat
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura​ ​Rigas
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist
Michelle​ ​Hass,​ ​Acting​ ​Concessions​ ​&​ ​Fee​ ​Manager
Shannon​ ​Woolfolk,​ ​Integrated​ ​Resources​ ​Specialist​ ​(Photographer)
Scott​ ​Mapes,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facility​ ​Management​ ​(Captain)
1​ ​NPS​ ​Crew​ ​Member
9:35-9:45am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​for​ ​Passport​ ​Stamp
Location:
Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Main​ ​Entrance​ ​Lobby
1214​ ​Middle​ ​Street
Sullivan’s​ ​Island,​ ​SC​ ​ ​29482

9:45-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Meet​ ​&​ ​Greet​ ​with​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument​ ​Staff
Location:
Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Rooftop
Participants:
RKZ
20-25​ ​NPS​ ​Employees
Note: NPS​ ​staff​ ​will​ ​be​ ​pre-set​ ​for​ ​group​ ​photo​ ​upon​ ​RKZ​ ​arrival

10:00-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
State​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​Time:
~5​ ​hours
3:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Laura​ ​Rigas

Arrive​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​Management

 Meeting
Location:
Note:

Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
75​ ​Ted​ ​Turner​ ​Drive​ ​SW
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​30303
If​ ​arriving​ ​before​ ​3:30pm,​ ​the​ ​Secretary​ ​may​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​designated​ ​hold
room​ ​until​ ​meeting​ ​begins

3:30-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Brief​ ​Meeting​ ​with​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​Management
Location:
Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
Conference​ ​Room​ ​P78-A
Participants:
Stan​ ​Austin,​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service
Eric​ ​Strom,​ ​Director,​ ​Water​ ​Science​ ​Center
Brian​ ​McCallum,​ ​Data​ ​Chief,​ ​USGS​ ​Georgia​ ​Representative
Horace​ ​Clark,​ ​Assistant​ ​Solicitor
Michael​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Advance:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Note:
BIA,​ ​BoR,​ ​BOEM,​ ​BSEE​ ​have​ ​no​ ​formal​ ​Regional​ ​Director​ ​in​ ​Atlanta
Note:
Several​ ​management-level​ ​staffers​ ​are​ ​out​ ​of​ ​the​ ​region​ ​responding​ ​to
Hurricanes​ ​Irma​ ​&​ ​Maria

4:00-5:00pm​ ​EDT:

All​ ​Hands​ ​Meeting​ ​with​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​Staff
Location:
Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
Participants:
Press:
Staff:
Format:

Strom​ ​Auditorium
~200​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​DOI​ ​Team​ ​Members
Closed
Laura​ ​Rigas
Informal​ ​Remarks​ ​and​ ​Q&A
Introduced​ ​by​ ​NPS​ ​Regional​ ​Director​ ​Stan​ ​Austin

5:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON
Location:
Atlanta​ ​Hilton​ ​Hotel
255​ ​Courtland​ ​St.​ ​NE
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​30330

6:30-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner​ ​TBD

Wednesday,​ ​October​ ​4,​ ​2017
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​→​ ​Okefenokee​ ​NWR​ ​→​ ​Jacksonville,​ ​FL
9:05-9:15am​ ​EDT:

WebEx​ ​Event​ ​with​ ​Royalty​ ​Policy​ ​Committee​ ​Meeting
Location:
RON;​ ​Tentative​ ​Room​ ​1431
Staff:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Note:
Conference​ ​Call​ ​as​ ​Backup

9:15-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
4155​ ​Suwannee​ ​Canal​ ​Road
Folkston,​ ​GA​ ​31537
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:

Laura​ ​Rigas

 Drive​ ​Time:

~4​ ​hours,​ ​30​ ​minutes

2:00-2:05pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
1337​ ​Suwannee​ ​Canal​ ​Road
Folkston,​ ​GA​ ​31537
Note: Greeted​ ​by​ ​Michael​ ​Lusk,​ ​Refuge​ ​Manager,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​NWR
Note: Proceed​ ​into​ ​Auditorium​ ​of​ ​Robert​ ​S.​ ​Bolt​ ​Visitor​ ​Center

2:05-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​of​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​by​ ​Michael​ ​Lusk
Note: 20-30​ ​FWS​ ​Employees​ ​Present,
Local​ ​Attendees:
Nancy​ ​Bobbitt,​ ​Senator​ ​Isakson’s​ ​Office
Sam​ ​Tostensen,​ ​Senator​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Charles​ ​White,​ ​Senator​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Hunter​ ​Hall,​ ​Congressman​ ​Carter’s​ ​Office
Mike​ ​Conlon,​ ​Rayonier​ ​Inc,​ ​GOAL
Dawn​ ​Malin,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Chamber​ ​of​ ​Commerce
Cheryl​ ​Hargrove,​ ​ ​Tourism​ ​Project​ ​Manager,​ ​GA​ ​Department
of​ ​Economic​ ​Development
Bryan​ ​Gray,​ ​Stephen​ ​C.​ ​Foster​ ​State​ ​Park
Dr.​ ​William​ ​Clark,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Swamp​ ​Park​ ​Board​ ​of
Directors
Russell​ ​Barber,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Jim​ ​Burkhart,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Jim​ ​Holler,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Vivian​ ​Dickerson,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Genny​ ​Gowen,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Lynn​ ​Crews,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Josh​ ​Howard,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Marward​ ​Howard,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Approximately​ ​1-5​ ​Refuge​ ​Volunteers

2:15-2:25pm​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​of​ ​Greater​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Association​ ​of​ ​Landowners
Note: Mike​ ​Conlon​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​quick​ ​overview​ ​of​ ​Okefenokee’s​ ​partnership​ ​with
surrounding​ ​private​ ​landowners

2:25-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Secretary​ ​Addressing​ ​Employees​ ​and​ ​Q&A
Note: Local​ ​Attendees​ ​and​ ​Partners​ ​will​ ​be​ ​present.​ ​No​ ​Media​ ​present

3:00-3:10pm​ ​EDT:

National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​Passport​ ​Stamp
Note: Front​ ​Desk​ ​of​ ​Visitor’s​ ​Center​ ​with​ ​Volunteers

3:10-3:20pm​ ​EDT:

Employee​ ​Photo​ ​in​ ​front​ ​of​ ​building

3:20-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Walk​ ​through​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Adventures​ ​(Concessionaire)

3:30-5:00pm​ ​EDT:

Boat​ ​Tour​ ​into​ ​Chesser​ ​Prairie​ ​and​ ​Cedar​ ​Hammock​ ​Camping​ ​Shelter
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​1: RZ
Michael​ ​Lusk,​ ​Refuge​ ​Manager
Chris​ ​Cooley,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Refuge​ ​Manager
Laura​ ​Rigas
Susie​ ​Heisey,​ ​Sup​ ​Refuge​ ​Ranger
Rocky​ ​Chesser,​ ​Work​ ​Supervisor​ ​(driver)

 Boat​ ​2: Sheila​ ​Carter,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Adventures​ ​Employee​ ​(driver)
Mark​ ​Woods,​ ​Times​ ​Union
Terry​ ​Dickson,​ ​Times​ ​Union
Matt​ ​Gardner,​ ​Herald
Russ​ ​Bynum,​ ​AP
Charles​ ​White,​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Sam​ ​Tostensen,​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Hunter​ ​Hall,​ ​Carter’s​ ​Office
Russell​ ​Barber,​ ​OWL
5:00-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Jacksonville,​ ​FL
Location:
Personal​ ​Friend’s​ ​Home
3795​ ​Ortega​ ​Boulevard
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​32210
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Aaron​ ​Thiele
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes
6:15-TBDpm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON

6:30-6:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner

6:45-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

​ ​Personal​ ​Dinner

8:00-8:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Dinner​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

8:15pm​ ​EDT:

RON

Thursday,​ ​October​ ​5,​ ​2017
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Miami,​ ​FL
8:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Jacksonville​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce
Location:
3300​ ​North​ ​Highway​ ​A1A
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34949
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Drive​ ​Time:
11:30-1:00pm​ ​EDT:

~3​ ​hours,​ ​30​ ​minutes

Visit​ ​to​ ​National​ ​Navy​ ​UDT-SEAL​ ​Museum
Location:
3300​ ​North​ ​Highway​ ​A1A
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34949
Participants:
Rick​ ​Kaiser,​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Ken​ ​Corona,​ ​Assistant​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Advance:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Note:
Entrance​ ​fees​ ​will​ ​be​ ​paid​ ​for​ ​personally

 1:00-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch
Location:
Participants:

2:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Harbor​ ​Cove​ ​Bar​ ​&​ ​Grill
1930​ ​Harbortown​ ​Drive
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34946
Ken​ ​Corona,​ ​Assistant​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Rick​ ​Kaiser,​ ​Executive​ ​Director

Depart​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Cape​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Location:
Canal​ ​Point.​ ​FL
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​25​ ​minutes
3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Lake​ ​Okeechobee
Greeted​ ​By:
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives

3:30-3:45pm​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Lake​ ​Okeechobee​ ​&​ ​Herbert​ ​Hoover​ ​Dike
Location:
Construction​ ​Trailer
Culvert​ ​C10A
Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Participants:
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Kevin​ ​Burger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration
Initiatives
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Larry​ ​Williams,​ ​Director,​ ​Ecological​ ​Services,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
COL​ ​Jason​ ​Kirk,​ ​Commander,​ ​Jacksonville​ ​District,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps
of​ ​Engineers
Kim​ ​Taplin,​ ​Program​ ​Manager,​ ​Ecological​ ​Branch,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps

of

Press:
Staff:
Advance:
Format:

Engineers
Ingrid​ ​Bon,​ ​HHD​ ​Project​ ​Manager,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps​ ​of​ ​Engineers
Closed
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Shannon​ ​Estenoz​ ​will​ ​brief​ ​on​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​&​ ​ties​ ​to​ ​Lake
​ ​Okeechobee
Larry​ ​Williams​ ​will​ ​brief​ ​on​ ​Endangered​ ​Species​ ​Act​ ​&​ ​Lake
Okeechobee

3:45-3:50pm​ ​EDT:

Safety​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Construction​ ​Site​ ​//​ ​Put​ ​on​ ​Safety​ ​Equipment
Location:
Construction​ ​Trailer
Note:
Contracting​ ​Safety​ ​Officer​ ​will​ ​be​ ​providing​ ​briefing
Note:
Protection​ ​materials​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​(hard​ ​hats,​ ​safety​ ​glasses)

3:50-3:55pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Construction​ ​Trailer​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Levee
Travel​ ​Time:
~5​ ​minute​ ​walk
Note:
Security​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​be​ ​pre-positioned​ ​atop​ ​levee
NOTE: In​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​the​ ​group​ ​will​ ​take​ ​vehicles​ ​to​ ​top​ ​of​ ​levee

 Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

RZ
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Shannon​ ​Estenoz
Col.​ ​Jason​ ​Kirk,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps​ ​of
Engineers
Vehicle​ ​2:

3:55-4:15pm​ ​EDT:

of

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Tami​ ​Heilemann
TBD​ ​Press

Discussion​ ​of​ ​Lake,​ ​Dike,​ ​and​ ​Construction​ ​Project
Location:
Lake​ ​Okeechobee​ ​Levee
Participants:
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Kevin​ ​Burger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration
Initiatives
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Larry​ ​Williams,​ ​Director,​ ​Ecological​ ​Services,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
COL​ ​Jason​ ​Kirk,​ ​Commander,​ ​Jacksonville​ ​District,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps
of​ ​Engineers
Kim​ ​Taplin,​ ​Program​ ​Manager,​ ​Ecological​ ​Branch,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps
Engineers
Ingrid​ ​Bon,​ ​HHD​ ​Project​ ​Manager,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps​ ​of​ ​Engineers
Press:
Open
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Advance:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Format:
Ingrid​ ​Bon​ ​will​ ​brief​ ​on​ ​HHD​ ​overview
NOTE: In​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​this​ ​will​ ​be​ ​a​ ​discussion​ ​from​ ​vehicles​ ​atop​ ​the​ ​levee;​ ​COL
Kirk​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​briefing

4:15-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Media​ ​Availability
Location:
Top​ ​of​ ​Levee​ ​at​ ​Culvert​ ​C10A
Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift
NOTE: In​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​this​ ​event​ ​will​ ​take​ ​place​ ​in​ ​Construction​ ​Trailer

4:30-5:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Lake​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
Lee​ ​Road​ ​Boat​ ​Ramps
Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
10216​ ​Lee​ ​Road
Boynton​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33473
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Bill​ ​Calvert,​ ​Supervisory​ ​Park​ ​Ranger​ ​(Law
Enforcement)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Security​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Caroline​ ​Boulton
Tami​ ​Heilemann

 Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour

Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift

5:30-5:45pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​//​ ​Brief​ ​Overview​ ​of​ ​Refuge
Greeted​ ​By:
Rolf​ ​Olson,​ ​Project​ ​Leader
Steve​ ​Henry,​ ​Deputy​ ​Project​ ​Leader
Note:
Short​ ​safety​ ​briefing
Note:
Protection​ ​materials​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​(+​ ​mosquito​ ​nets)

5:45-6:45pm​ ​EDT:

Tour​ ​of​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Vessel:
Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service​ ​Airboats
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​1: RZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Rolf​ ​Olson,​ ​Project​ ​Leader​ ​(Driver)
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Boat​ ​2: Driver
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Boat​ ​3: Driver
Caroline Boulton
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Press:
Note:

Closed
Discuss​ ​invasive​ ​plants,​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge,​ ​and
Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​on​ ​boat
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​strong​ ​wind,​ ​RZ’s​ ​boat​ ​will​ ​be​ ​the​ ​only​ ​one​ ​participating​ ​in​ ​tour
or​ ​group​ ​will​ ​complete​ ​boardwalk​ ​tour​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​all​ ​will​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​for​ ​indoor​ ​tour​ ​and
briefing
6:45-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Brief​ ​Stop​ ​into​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Participants:
Rolf​ ​Olsen,​ ​Project​ ​Leader
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director
Note:
Stamp​ ​Refuge​ ​Passport
Note:
Restrooms​ ​available

7:10-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle:

Caroline​ ​Boulton
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift

 Drive​ ​Time:
9:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Note:

~1.5​ ​hours
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Friday,​ ​October​ ​6,​ ​2017
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
7:30-9:15am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Location:
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Oasis​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
52105​ ​Tamiami​ ​Trail​ ​East
Ochopee,​ ​FL​ ​ ​34141
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​II:
Drive​ ​Time:
Note:

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift

~1​ ​hour,​ ​45​ ​minutes
Staff​ ​vehicles​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​for​ ​site

9:15-9:20am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Location:
Oasis​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Greeted​ ​by:
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Big​ ​Cypress
National​ ​Preserve
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&​ ​Education,​ ​Big​ ​Cypress
National​ ​Preserve
Note:
Press​ ​will​ ​meet​ ​at​ ​Oasis​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​at​ ​8:45-9:00​ ​a m.

9:20-9:50am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Concho​ ​Billie​ ​Prairie​ ​Trail
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van: RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&
Education
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​I:
Press​ ​Vehicles:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Heather​ ​Swift

 9:50-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Concho​ ​Billie​ ​Prairie​ ​Trail​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Safety​ ​Briefing
Greeted​ ​by:
David​ ​Parker,​ ​Occupational​ ​Safety​ ​&​ ​Health​ ​Officer
Dennis​ ​Bartalino,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facilities​ ​Management
Note:
RKZ​ ​NPS​ ​Passport​ ​Book​ ​stamped​ ​on​ ​site

10:00-12:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Hurricane​ ​Irma​ ​Cleanup​ ​Activity
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Vehicle​ ​1​ ​(6​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​Swamp​ ​Buggy):
RKZ
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Tammy​ ​Whittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
David​ ​Parker,​ ​Occupational​ ​Safety​ ​&​ ​Health​ ​Officer​ ​(Driver)
Vehicle​ ​2​ ​(6​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​UTV):
Bill Mason (Driver)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Heather​ ​Swift
Amanda​ ​House,​ ​Deputy​ ​Political​ ​Editor,​ ​Breitbart​ ​News
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Press
Vehicle​ ​3​ ​(6​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​UTV):
Driver
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&​ ​Education
Press
Press
Press
Press
Vehicle​ ​4​ ​(4​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​Swamp​ ​Buggy):
Sam​ ​Ashbaugh​ ​(Driver)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Press
Press
Vehicle​ ​5​ ​(3​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​UTV):
David​ ​Fireman,​ ​Chief​ ​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​&​ ​Resource​ ​Protection
(Driver)
Dennis​ ​Bartalino,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facilities​ ​Management
Backup​ ​Vehicle​ ​6​ ​(2​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​Swamp​ ​Buggy)
Press:
Note:
12:00-12:30pm​ ​EDT:

Open
15​ ​minute​ ​Q​ ​&​ ​A​ ​with​ ​press​ ​upon​ ​conclusion​ ​of​ ​clean​ ​up​ ​activity

Arrive​ ​Concho​ ​Billie​ ​Trail​ ​&​ ​Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Everglades​ ​City​ ​-​ ​Everglades​ ​National
Park
Location:
Gulf​ ​Coast​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
815​ ​Oyster​ ​Bar​ ​Lane
Everglades​ ​City,​ ​FL​ ​34139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van: RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

 Tami​ ​Heilemann
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&
Education
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​I:
Drive​ ​Time:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Heather​ ​Swift

~30​ ​minutes

12:30-1:00pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​Hurricane​ ​Damaged​ ​Areas
Greeted​ ​by:
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Tom​ ​Iandimarino,​ ​NPS​ ​District​ ​Ranger

1:00-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch​ ​With​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Gulf​ ​Coast​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​Employees
Location:
Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Picnic​ ​Pavillion
Participants:
10-15​ ​NPS​ ​Employees
Note:
Box​ ​lunches​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​South​ ​Florida​ ​National​ ​Parks​ ​Trust

1:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Headquarters
Location:
33100​ ​Tamiami​ ​Trail​ ​East
Maintenance​ ​Building​ ​Main​ ​Entrance
Ochopee,​ ​FL​ ​ ​34141
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van: RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&
Education
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​I:
Drive​ ​Time:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Heather​ ​Swift

~30​ ​minutes

2:15-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

Meeting​ ​with​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Employees
Location:
Maintenance​ ​Building​ ​Conference​ ​Room
Participants:
80​ ​DOI​ ​Employees​ ​from​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve,​ ​Everglades
Gulf​ ​Coast​ ​Visitor​ ​Center,​ ​and​ ​Panther​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Program:
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve,
welcomes​ ​and​ ​introduces​ ​Bella​ ​Jones,​ ​13​ ​year​ ​old​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National
Preserve​ ​volunteer​ ​Bella​ ​Jones​ ​recites​ ​a​ ​poem
RKZ​ ​Remarks​ ​/​ ​Q​ ​&​ ​A

3:15-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​via​ ​Walk​ ​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Briefing​ ​with​ ​Preserve​ ​Staff
Note:
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Headquarters​ ​Hurricane​ ​Damage​ ​will
Be​ ​viewed​ ​on​ ​walk

 3:30-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Briefing​ ​with​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Staff
Location:
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​Headquarters​ ​Conference​ ​Room
Participants:
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Christine​ ​Clark,​ ​Management​ ​Assistant
David​ ​Fireman,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​&​ ​Resource​ ​Protection
David​ ​Parker,​ ​Occupational​ ​Safety​ ​&​ ​Health​ ​Officer
Dennis​ ​Bartalino,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facilities​ ​Management
Randy​ ​Effert,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Administrative​ ​&​ ​Business​ ​Services
Ron​ ​Clark,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Natural​ ​&​ ​Cultural​ ​Resources
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&​ ​Education
Don​ ​Hargrove,​ ​Minerals​ ​Management​ ​Specialist
Deborah​ ​Jansen,​ ​Wildlife​ ​Biologiest
Robert​ ​Sobezak,​ ​Hydrologist
Tony​ ​Pernas,​ ​Botanist
Note:
Topics​ ​include​ ​recreational​ ​access;​ ​fire;​ ​invasive​ ​species;​ ​storm​ ​damage
Oil​ ​&​ ​gas​ ​exploration;​ ​hydrologic​ ​restoration

4:30-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​II:
Drive​ ​Time:
7:00-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

9:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Location:
Note:

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift

~2​ ​hours

1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Saturday,​ ​October​ ​7,​ ​2017
Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park,​ ​FL
8:10-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center
Location:
National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center
Krome​ ​Center​ ​Side​ ​Parking​ ​Lot​ ​Entrance
950​ ​North​ ​Krome​ ​Avenue,​ ​Suite​ ​100
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33030
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger

 Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​II:
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​20​ ​minutes
Note:

Staff​ ​vehicles​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​for​ ​site

9:30-9:35am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​NPS​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Briefing
Location:
National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center
Krome​ ​Center​ ​Lunchroom
Greeted​ ​by:
Senator​ ​Marco​ ​Rubio
Congressman​ ​Brian​ ​Mast
Mark​ ​Faust,​ ​Incident​ ​Commander,​ ​Incident​ ​Management​ ​Team​ ​&
Superintendent,​ ​Dinosaur​ ​National​ ​Monument
Brandon​ ​Torres,​ ​Deputy​ ​Incident​ ​Commander,​ ​Incident​ ​Management
Team​ ​&​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Emergency​ ​Services,​ ​Grand​ ​Canyon
National​ ​Park
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park

9:35-10:15am​ ​EDT:

Participate​ ​in​ ​NPS​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Post​ ​Briefing:​ ​ ​Overview​ ​//​ ​Current
Operations​ ​//​ ​Coordination​ ​with​ ​FEMA​ ​//​ ​Address​ ​Employees
Participants:
RKZ
Senator​ ​Marco​ ​Rubio
Congressman​ ​Brian​ ​Mast
Mark​ ​Faust,​ ​Incident​ ​Commander,​ ​Incident​ ​Management​ ​Team​ ​&
Superintendent,​ ​Dinosaur​ ​National​ ​Monument​ ​(Discussion
Leader)
Brandon​ ​Torres,​ ​Deputy​ ​Incident​ ​Commander,​ ​Incident​ ​Management
Team​ ​&​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Emergency​ ​Services,​ ​Grand​ ​Canyon
National​ ​Park
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Justin​ ​Unger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
25-30​ ​NPS​ ​Incident​ ​Management​ ​Team​ ​Members
Press:
Amanda​ ​House,​ ​Deputy​ ​Political​ ​Editor,​ ​Breitbart​ ​News

10:15-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​NPS​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flamingo​ ​Headquarters​ ​of
Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park
Location:
1​ ​Flamingo​ ​Lodge​ ​Highway
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33034
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van: RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Senator​ ​Marco​ ​Rubio
Representative​ ​Brian​ ​Mast

 (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National
Park​ ​&​ ​Dry​ ​Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Justin​ ​Unger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades
National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry​ ​Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​(Driver)
Senator​ ​Marco​ ​Rubio​ ​Security​ ​Detail
Todd​ ​Reid,​ ​Deputy​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Senator
Marco Rubio
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​I:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Senator​ ​Rubio’s​ ​Vehicle: Senator​ ​Rubio​ ​Security​ ​Detail
Representative​ ​Mast​ ​Vehicle:
Representative​ ​Mast​ ​Staff
Drive​ ​Time:
Note:

~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​I​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​for​ ​site

11:30-12:15pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Flamingo​ ​Headquarters​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour​ ​of
Hurricane​ ​Damaged​ ​Facilities
Participants:
RKZ
Senator​ ​Marco​ ​Rubio
Representative​ ​Brian​ ​Mast
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Justin​ ​Unger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Press:
Open
Note:
Stops​ ​include​ ​visits​ ​to​ ​damaged​ ​NPS​ ​employee​ ​housing,​ ​campground,
marina​ ​store,​ ​and​ ​visitor​ ​center
Note:
Upon​ ​completion​ ​of​ ​stop​ ​at​ ​marina,​ ​walk​ ​to​ ​visitor​ ​center​ ​for​ ​media
availability

12:15-12:30am​ ​EDT:

Media​ ​Availability
Location:
Flamingo​ ​Headquarters​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park
Visitor​ ​Center
GPS​ ​Coordinates​ ​25°08'28.96"​ ​N​ ​80°55'25.73"​ ​W
Participants:
RKZ
Senator​ ​Marco​ ​Rubio
Representative​ ​Brian​ ​Mast
Note:
Senator​ ​Rubio​ ​&​ ​Representative​ ​Mast​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​following​ ​Media
Availability

12:30-12:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Lunch​ ​with​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Employees
Location:
Employee​ ​Chickee
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van: RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

 Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National
Park​ ​&​ ​Dry​ ​Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Justin​ ​Unger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades
National Park & ​Dry​ ​Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​(Driver)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

12:45-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch​ ​//​ ​Remarks​ ​to​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Employees
Attendees:
30​ ​-​ ​40​ ​NPS​ ​Employees
Press:
Closed
Note: Box​ ​lunches​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​Everglades​ ​Association​ ​(Official​ ​“Friends”
Group​ ​for​ ​four​ ​South​ ​Florida​ ​National​ ​Parks)

1:45-2:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Lunch​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Daniel​ ​Beard​ ​Center
Location:
40001​ ​State​ ​Road​ ​9336
Main​ ​Entrance
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​ ​33034
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van: RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National
Park​ ​&​ ​Dry​ ​Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Justin​ ​Unger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades
National Park & ​Dry​ ​Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​(Driver)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

2:30-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Daniel​ ​Beard​ ​Center​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Invasive​ ​Species​ ​Briefing
Greeted​ ​by:
Tyland​ ​Dean,​ ​NPS​ ​Branch​ ​Chief,​ ​Biological​ ​Resources​ ​(Discussion
Leader)
Press:
Amanda​ ​House,​ ​Deputy​ ​Political​ ​Editor,​ ​Breitbart​ ​News

3:30-4:15pm​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Florida​ ​Bay​ ​Commercial​ ​Use​ ​Authorization​ ​Meeting
Location:
Daniel​ ​Beard​ ​Center
Conference​ ​Room
Participants:
RKZ
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
TBD​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Concessionaire
Steve​ ​Friedman,​ ​President,​ ​Florida​ ​Keys​ ​Fishing​ ​Guides​ ​Association
Charlie​ ​Phillips,​ ​President,​ ​Florida​ ​Guides​ ​Association
Dr.​ ​Lloyd​ ​Wruble,​ ​Chair,​ ​herman​ ​Lucerne​ ​Fishing​ ​Tournament
10-12​ ​Commercial​ ​Guides​ ​(Fishing​ ​&​ ​Outdoor​ ​Outfitters)
Press:
Closed

4:15-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Daniel​ ​Beard​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Ernest​ ​F.​ ​Coe​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Location:
40001​ ​State​ ​Highway​ ​9336
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​ ​33034

 Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van:

NPS​ ​Ranger
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National
Park​ ​&​ ​Dry​ ​Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Justin​ ​Unger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades
National Park & ​Dry​ ​Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​(Driver)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

4:30-4:45pm​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Ernest​ ​F.​ ​Coe​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​for​ ​NPS​ ​Passport​ ​Stamp

4:45-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:

Drive​ ​Time:
6:15-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

8:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Note:

Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

~1​ ​hour,​ ​30​ ​minutes

Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Sunday,​ ​October​ ​8,​ ​2017
Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park
9:00-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters
Location:
9700​ ​Southwest​ ​328th​ ​Street
Sir​ ​Lancelot​ ​Jones​ ​Way
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33033
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​Time:
Note:

Caroline​ ​Boulton
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes
Chief​ ​Ranger​ ​Brad​ ​Falls​ ​will​ ​greet​ ​at​ ​Convoy​ ​Point​ ​entrance

 10:00-10:45am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​at​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters​ ​//​ ​Park​ ​Orientation
Location:
Headquarters​ ​Building
Superintendent’s​ ​Office
Participants:
RZ
Margaret​ ​Goodro,​ ​Superintendent
Carissa​ ​DeCramer,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff
Brad​ ​Falls,​ ​Chief​ ​Ranger,​ ​Law​ ​Enforcement
Staff:
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

10:45-11:00am​ ​EDT:

Stamp​ ​Passport​ ​at​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​//​ ​Talk​ ​with​ ​NPS​ ​Interpreters​ ​and​ ​Volunteers
Location:
Visitor​ ​Center
Participants:
Margaret​ ​Goodro,​ ​Superintendent
Carissa​ ​DeCramer,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff
Denis​ ​Ratajczak,​ ​Interpretation​ ​Ranger
Staff:
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift
Advance:
Caroline​ ​Boulton

11:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Hurricane​ ​Cleanup​ ​Activity:​ ​Gravel​ ​Repairs​ ​//​ ​Meet​ ​with​ ​Maintenance​ ​Staff
Location:
Boardwalk​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Participants:
Josh​ ​Glashauckas,​ ​Maintenance​ ​Staff
Julius​ ​Keaton,​ ​Maintenance​ ​Staff
Emiliano​ ​Zapata,​ ​Maintenance​ ​Staff
Margaret​ ​Goodro,​ ​Superintendent
Carissa​ ​DeCramer,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff
Note:
Julius​ ​Keaton​ ​has​ ​worked​ ​at​ ​Biscayne​ ​for​ ​42​ ​years

11:30-11:35am​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Boats​ ​for​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​Park​ ​//​ ​Brief​ ​Safety​ ​Briefing
Location:
Docks​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​I: RZ
Chief​ ​Ranger​ ​Brad​ ​Falls​ ​(Boat​ ​Captain)
Margaret​ ​Goodro,​ ​Superintendent
Josh Marano, Archeologist
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Heather​ ​Swift
Amanda​ ​House,​ ​Breitbart​ ​News
Boat​ ​II: Robert​ ​MacKarvich,​ ​Supervisory​ ​LE​ ​Ranger​ ​(Boat​ ​Captain)
Carissa​ ​DeCramer,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff
Vanessa McDonough,​ ​Supervisory​ ​Wildlife​ ​Biologist
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Caroline​ ​Boulton
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​the​ ​group​ ​will​ ​instead​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​an​ ​Invasive​ ​Species
​ ​Briefing​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Headquarters​ ​to​ ​discuss​ ​invasive​ ​lionfish
11:35-12:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​Bay

12:00-12:30pm​ ​EDT:

Visit​ ​with​ ​NPS​ ​Youth​ ​“Fish​ ​On”​ ​Group
Participants:
10-15​ ​4-5th​ ​graders​ ​from​ ​Kendall​ ​Christian​ ​Grade​ ​School
4​ ​teachers​ ​from​ ​Kendall​ ​Christian​ ​Grade​ ​School
Maria​ ​Beotegui,​ ​Education​ ​Specialist

 12:30-1:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Stiltsville

1:00-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

View​ ​Hurricane​ ​Damage​ ​at​ ​Stiltsville​ ​//​ ​Eat​ ​Lunch
Participants:
Charlie​ ​Davis,​ ​Caretaker
Note:
Lunch​ ​will​ ​be​ ​paid​ ​for​ ​individually​ ​in​ ​cash

1:45-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fowey​ ​Rocks​ ​Lighthouse

2:00-2:30pm​ ​EDT:

Archeologist-Lead​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Buildings​ ​//​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Deferred​ ​Maintenance
Participants:
Josh​ ​Marano,​ ​Archaeologist
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​moderate​ ​wind,​ ​boats​ ​will​ ​proceed​ ​directly​ ​to​ ​Boca​ ​Chita
Lighthouse

2:30-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Boca​ ​Chita​ ​Lighthouse

3:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Interpretive​ ​Ranger-Lead​ ​Briefing
Participants:
Dennis​ ​Maxwell,​ ​Park​ ​Ranger

3:30-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
NOTE: Time​ ​permitting,​ ​the​ ​group​ ​may​ ​stop​ ​at​ ​Elliot​ ​or​ ​Adams​ ​Keys

4:00-4:20pm​ ​EDT:

Interview:​ ​Facebook​ ​Live
Location:
Visitor​ ​Center​ ​Balcony

4:20-5:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Staff​ ​Vehicle:

Caroline​ ​Boulton
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

Drive​ ​Time:
5:30-6:00pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time

6:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Interview:​ ​Breitbart
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
Press:
Amanda​ ​House,​ ​Deputy​ ​Political​ ​Editor,​ ​Breitbart​ ​News

6:30-8:30pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

8:30pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Location:
Note:

1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Monday,​ ​October​ ​9,​ ​2017
Miami,​ ​FL

 Personal​ ​//​ ​Paid​ ​for​ ​personally

Tuesday,​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Washington,​ ​DC
7:15-7:35am​ ​EDT:

8:35am​ ​EDT11:08am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Miami​ ​International​ ​Airport
Location:
2100​ ​Northwest​ ​42nd​ ​Avenue
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​33126
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(MIA)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​(DCA)
Flight:
American​ ​Airlines​ ​1533
Flight​ ​time:
2​ ​hours,​ ​33​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
20D
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
AiC:
Staff:
None
NOTE:​ ​American​ ​is​ ​only​ ​nonstop​ ​option

 United​ ​States​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior
Official​ ​Travel​ ​Schedule​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Secretary

North​ ​Carolina,​ ​Arizona
October​ ​11​ ​-​ ​October​ ​15,​ ​2017
Draft:​ ​10/4/17

1

 TRIP​ ​SUMMARY
THE​ ​TRIP​ ​OF​ ​THE​ ​SECRETARY​ ​TO

North​ ​Carolina,​ ​Arizona

October​ ​11​ ​-​ ​October​ ​16,​ ​2017
Weather:
Time​ ​Zone:
North​ ​Carolina
Arizona
Advance​ ​(North​ ​Carolina):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Arizona):
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Traveling​ ​Staff:
Agent​ ​in​ ​Charge
White​ ​House​ ​Liaison
Deputy​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff
Photographer

Eastern​ ​Daylight​ ​Time
Mountain​ ​Standard​ ​Time​ ​(3​ ​hours​ ​behind​ ​DC)
Cell Phone:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Aaron​ ​Thiele

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

-

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Lori​ ​Mashburn
Downey​ ​Magallanes

(b) (6)

-

Cell Phone:

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Attire:
North​ ​Carolina: Business​ ​Casual
Arizona--Day: Park​ ​Casual​ ​for​ ​day-time​ ​events​ ​(bring​ ​some​ ​layers​ ​as​ ​it​ ​gets​ ​colder​ ​in​ ​the​ ​evening)
Arizone--Night: Business​ C
​ asual
Note​ ​for​ ​Grand​ ​Canyon:​ ​Cell​ ​reception​ ​is​ ​hit​ ​or​ ​miss;​ ​Verizon​ ​has​ ​better​ ​coverage

2

 Wednesday,​ ​October​ ​11,​ ​2017
Washington,​ ​DC​ ​→​ ​Lexington,​ ​NC
11:30-11:50am​ ​EDT:

12:35pm​ ​EDT1:44pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​DOI​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Reagan​ ​National​ ​Airport
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Drive​ ​time:
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​(DCA)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Raleigh,​ ​NC​ ​(RDU)
Flight:
Delta​ ​6266
Flight​ ​time:
RZ​ ​Seat:
AiC:
Staff:
Scott​ ​Hommel

1:44-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Wheels​ ​down​ ​Raleigh-Durham​ ​International​ ​Airport​ ​//​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Vehicles
Location:

2:00-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Airport​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Holiday​ ​Inn​ ​Express​ ​&​ ​Suites​ ​Lexington
351​ ​Vineyards​ ​Crossing
Lexington,​ ​NC​ ​27295
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Lori​ ​Mashburn
Alex​ ​Hinson
Drive​ ​Time:
~xx​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

4:00-4:20pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time

4:20-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Childress​ ​Vineyards
Location:
Childress​ ​Vineyards
1000​ ​Childress​ ​Vineyards​ ​Road
Lexington,​ ​NC​ ​27295
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Lori​ ​Mashburn
Alex​ ​Hinson
Drive​ ​Time:
~xx​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

4:30-6:45pm​ ​EDT:

General​ ​Reception,​ ​Winery​ ​Tours
Location:
Childress​ ​Vineyards
Back​ ​Yard
Note:
Sportsmen-themed​ ​activities​ ​will​ ​be​ ​available

7:00-9:45pm​ ​EDT:

Congressional​ ​Sportsmen’s​ ​Foundation​ ​Dinner​ ​&​ ​Live​ ​Auction

3

 Location:
Participants:
Press:
Staff:
Advance:
Set​ ​Up:
Format:

Childress​ ​Vineyards
Large​ ​Tent
~400​ ​attendees
Closed
Lori​ ​Mashburn
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Podium​ ​on​ ​the​ ​stage
7:00pm Jeff​ ​Crane​ ​welcomes​ ​guests
7:05pm Jeff​ ​Crane​ ​introduces​ ​TBD​ ​to​ ​lead​ ​the​ ​pledge
7:06pm Jeff​ ​Crane​ ​introduces​ ​Lucas​ ​Hoge​ ​to​ ​sing​ ​National​ ​Anthem
7:08pm Jeff​ ​Crane​ ​introduces​ ​Rob​ ​Keck​ ​to​ ​lead​ ​the​ ​invocation
7:10pm Dinner
7:50pm Jeff​ ​Crane​ ​gives​ ​brief​ ​remarks
Jeff​ ​Crane​ ​introduces​ ​Paul​ ​Miller
Paul​ ​Miller​ ​brief​ ​remarks​ ​on​ ​board​ ​members
Paul​ ​Miller​ ​&​ ​Jeff​ ​Crane​ ​present​ ​Diamond​ ​Awards​ ​to​ ​Richard
Childress​ ​&​ ​Johnny​ ​Morris
Jeff​ ​Crane​ ​introduces​ ​Richard​ ​Childress
Richard​ ​Childress​ ​delivers​ ​brief​ ​remarks
Rob​ ​Keck​ ​presents​ ​awards​ ​to​ ​Richard​ ​Childress​ ​&​ ​Johnny
Morris
8:00pm Richard​ ​Childress​ ​introduces​ ​RZ
8:02pm RZ​ ​delivers​ ​10-15​ ​minute​ ​remarks
8:15pm RZ​ ​introduces​ ​Medal​ ​of​ ​Honor​ ​recipient​ ​Ed​ ​Byers
8:28pm Jeff​ ​Crane​ ​introduces​ ​Ed​ ​Phillips​ ​as​ ​auctioneer
8:30pm Live​ ​Auction​ ​begins;​ ​silent​ ​auction​ ​closes
9:45pm Live​ ​Auction​ ​ends

9:45-TBDpm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Childress​ ​Vineyards​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Holiday​ ​Inn​ ​Express​ ​&​ ​Suites​ ​Lexington
351​ ​Vineyards​ ​Crossing
Lexington,​ ​NC​ ​27295
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Lori​ ​Mashburn
Alex​ ​Hinson
Drive​ ​Time:
~xx​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

TBDpm​ ​EDT:

RON

Thursday,​ ​October​ ​12,​ ​2017
Lexington,​ ​NC​ ​→​ ​Flagstaff,​ ​AZ
9:00-10:30am​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time

10:30-12:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Charlotte​ ​Douglas​ ​International​ ​Airport
Location:
5501​ ​R​ ​C​ ​Josh​ ​Birmingham​ ​Parkway
Charlotte,​ ​NC​ ​28208
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ

4

 Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​Time:
~xx​ ​minutes
1:00pm​ ​EDT2:17pm​ ​MST:

2:17-3:30pm​ ​MST:
3:30pm​ ​MST4:21pm​ ​MST:

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

Wheels​ ​up​ ​Charlotte,​ ​NC​ ​(CLT)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Phoenix,​ ​AZ​ ​(PHX)
Flight:
American​ ​Airlines​ ​628
Flight​ ​time:
4​ ​hours,​ ​17​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
AiC:
Staff:
NOTE:
TIME​ ​ZONE​ ​CHANGE​ ​EDT​ ​to​ ​MST​ ​(-3​ ​hours)
Layover​ ​in​ ​Phoenix,​ ​AZ​ ​//​ ​1​ ​hour,​ ​13​ ​minute​ ​layover
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Phoenix,​ ​AZ​ ​(PHX)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flagstaff,​ ​AZ​ ​(FLG)
Flight:
American​ ​Airlines​ ​3037
Flight​ ​time:
51​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
AiC:
Staff:

4:21-4:35pm​ ​MST:

Wheels​ ​Down​ ​Flagstaff​ ​Pulliam​ ​Airport​ ​//​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Vehicles
Location:
6200​ ​South​ ​Pulliam​ ​Drive
Flagstaff,​ ​AZ​ ​86005

4:35-4:50pm​ ​MST:

Depart​ ​Airport​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Hampton​ ​Inn​ ​&​ ​Suites​ ​Flagstaff​ ​East
990​ ​N.​ ​Country​ ​Club​ ​Dr.
Flagstaff,​ ​AZ​ ​86004
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Downey​ ​Magallanes
Aaron​ ​Thiele
Drive​ ​Time:
~10​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

4:50pm​ ​MST:

RON

Friday,​ ​October​ ​13,​ ​2017
Grand​ ​Canyon​ ​National​ ​Park
8:30-10:00am​ ​MST:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Grand​ ​Canyon​ ​National​ ​Park
Location:
Horace​ ​M.​ ​Albright​ ​Training​ ​Center
1​ ​Albright​ ​Avenue
Grand​ ​Canyon​ ​Village,​ ​AZ​ ​86023
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

5

 Staff​ ​Vehicle:

Downey​ ​Magallanes
Aaron​ ​Thiele

10:00-10:15am​ ​MST:

HOLD:​ ​Prepare​ ​for​ ​Employee​ ​Remarks
Location:
Horace​ ​M.​ ​Albright​ ​Training​ ​Center
Conference​ ​Room

10:15-11:30am​ ​MST:

HOLD:​ ​Employee​ ​Remarks​ ​on​ ​Sexual​ ​Harassment​ ​//​ ​Q&A
Location:
Horace​ ​M.​ ​Albright​ ​Training​ ​Center
Classroom

11:30-11:45am​ ​MST:

HOLD:​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Conference​ ​Room

11:45-12:15pm​ ​MST:

HOLD:​ ​Press​ ​Call
Location:
Horace​ ​M.​ ​Albright​ ​Training​ ​Center
Conference​ ​Room

12:30-5:15pm​ ​MST:

Tour​ ​of​ ​Grand​ ​Canyon​ ​National​ ​Park

5:15-5:30pm​ ​MST:

Depart​ ​Grand​ ​Canyon​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
El​ ​Tovar​ ​Hotel
1​ ​El​ ​Tovar​ ​Road
Grand​ ​Canyon,​ ​AZ​ ​86023

 
5:30-6:25pm​ ​MST:

Personal​ ​Time

6:25-6:30pm​ ​MST:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Foundation​ ​Cocktails​ ​&​ ​Dinner
Location:
Maswick​ ​Lodge
202​ ​Village​ ​Loop​ ​Drive
Grand​ ​Canyon​ ​Village,​ ​AZ​ ​86023

6:30-9:30pm​ ​MST:

Remarks:​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Foundation​ ​Cocktails​ ​&​ ​Dinner
Location:
Maswik​ ​Lodge
Santa​ ​Fe​ ​Room
Format:
5​ ​minute​ ​remarks​ ​(start​ ​~7:15pm)

9:30-9:35pm​ ​MST:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

9:35pm​ ​MST:

RON

Saturday,​ ​October​ ​14,​ ​2017
Grand​ ​Canyon​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​→​ ​Washington,​ ​DC
8:15-8:25am​ ​MST:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Foundation​ ​Board​ ​of​ ​Directors​ ​Meeting
Location:
Community​ ​Building
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Downey​ ​Magallanes
Aaron​ ​Thiele

8:30-9:00am​ ​MST:

Remarks:​ ​NPF​ ​Board​ ​of​ ​Directors​ ​Meeting

6

 Location:
Participants:
Format:

Community​ ​Building
~55​ ​people:​ ​Board​ ​of​ ​Directors,​ ​NPF​ ​Staff,​ ​National​ ​Council,​ ​NPS
8:30am Bryan​ ​Traubert,​ ​Chair,​ ​calls​ ​meeting​ ​to​ ​order
8:35am RZ​ ​delivers​ ​report​ ​--​ ​20​ ​minutes​ ​(remarks​ ​and​ ​Q&A)
8:55am Mike​ ​Reynolds​ ​delivers​ ​NPS​ ​report

9:00-2:00pm​ ​MST:

HOLD:​ ​Hike

2:00-2:30pm​ ​MST:

HOLD:​ ​Change​ ​Clothes​ ​Post-Hike

2:30 4:00pm​ ​MST:

Depart​ ​Grand​ ​Canyon​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flagstaff​ ​Pulliam​ ​Airport
Location:
6200​ ​South​ ​Pulliam​ ​Drive
Flagstaff,​ ​AZ​ ​86005
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
-RZ
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Scott​ ​Hommel
Laura​ ​Rigas
Aaron​ ​Thiele
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​30​ ​minutes

------

4:59pm​ ​MST
5:56pm​ ​MST:

5:56 6:45pm​ ​MST:
6:45pm​ ​MST
10:30pm​ ​CDT:

10:30 TBDpm​ ​CDT:

Wheels​ ​up​ ​Flagstaff,​ ​AZ​ ​(FLG)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Phoenix,​ ​AZ​ ​(PHX)
Flight:
American​ ​Airlines​ ​3036
Flight​ ​time:
57​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
AiC:
Staff:
Layover​ ​in​ ​Phoenix,​ ​AZ​ ​//​ ​49​ ​minute​ ​layover
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Phoenix,​ ​AZ​ ​(PHX)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Midland,​ ​TX​ ​(MAF)
Flight:
American​ ​Airlines​ ​5926
Flight​ ​time:
1​ ​hour,​ ​45​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
AiC:
Staff:
NOTE:
TIME​ ​ZONE​ ​CHANGE​ ​MST​ ​to​ ​CDT​ ​(+2​ ​hours)
Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​Time:
~xx​ ​minutes

TBDpm​ ​CDT:

RZ
Luke​ ​Bullock

RON

7

 United​ ​States​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior
Official​ ​Travel​ ​Schedule​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Secretary

South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
October​ ​2​ ​-​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017
Draft:​ ​10/5/2017

1

 TRIP​ ​SUMMARY
THE​ ​TRIP​ ​OF​ ​THE​ ​SECRETARY​ ​TO

South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
October​ ​2​ ​-​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017

Weather:
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​(Tuesday)
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​(Tuesday)
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​(Wednesday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Thursday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Friday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Saturday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Sunday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Monday)
Time​ ​Zone:
South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
Advance​ ​(Charleston,​ ​SC):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Atlanta,​ ​GA):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Okefenokee​ ​NWR):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Lake​ ​Okeechobee):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Big​ ​Cypress/Everglades)
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Biscayne)
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Traveling​ ​Staff:
Agent​ ​in​ ​Charge
Communications​ ​Director (SC/GA)

High​ ​79º,​ ​Low​ ​65º;​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​20%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​78º,​ ​Low​ ​58º;​ ​Sunny;​ ​10%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​82º,​ ​Low​ ​73º;​ ​PM​ ​Showers;​ ​40%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​82º,​ ​Low​ ​77º;​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​80%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​86º,​ ​Low​ ​81º;​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​40%​ ​Chance​ ​of
PM​ ​Thunderstorms
High​ ​87º,​ ​Low​ ​80º;​ ​Scattered​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​50%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​88º,​ ​Low​ ​79º;​ ​Scattered​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​50%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​86º,​ ​Low​ ​79º;​ ​Scattered​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​50%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
Eastern​ ​Daylight​ ​Time
Cell Phone:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Luke​ ​Bullock

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Aaron​ ​Thiele

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline​ ​Boulton

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline​ ​Boulton

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura​ ​Rigas

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

-

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
2

 Press​ ​Secretary​ ​(FL)
Photographer​ ​(FL)
Advisor​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Assistant​ ​Secretary,​ ​Fish
and​ ​Wildlife​ ​and​ ​Parks

Heather​ ​Swift
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
---SC:
Atlanta:
Okefenokee​ ​NWR:
Big​ ​Cypress/Everglades:
Biscayne:

Park​ ​Casual
Business​ ​Casual
Park​ ​Casual
Park​ ​Casual​ ​(long​ ​sleeves​ ​and​ ​long​ ​pants​ ​recommended​ ​due​ ​to​ ​mosquitos)
Park​ ​Casual;​ ​Dive​ ​Shirt;​ ​Swim​ ​Gear;​ ​Hat

3

 Monday,​ ​October​ ​2,​ ​2017
Washington,​ ​DC​ ​→​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC
3:30-3:50pm​ ​EDT:

4:37pm​ ​EDT6:19pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Reagan​ ​National​ ​Airport
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Drive​ ​time:
~20​ ​minutes
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​(DCA)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​(CHS)
Flight:
JetBlue​ ​143
Flight​ ​time:
1​ ​hour,​ ​42​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
10A
AiC:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None
NOTE:
LZ​ ​CONFIRMATION​ ​#​ ​IS​ ​QQLTTQ​ ​//​ ​Purchased​ ​Personally

-

6:19pm​ ​EDT:

Wheels​ ​down​ ​Charleston​ ​International​ ​Airport​ ​//​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Vehicles
Location:
5500​ ​International​ ​Boulevard
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29418

6:30-6:50pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Airport​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Vendue​ ​Inn
19​ ​Vendue​ ​Range
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29401
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
State​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Laura​ ​Rigas
Drive​ ​time:
~20​ ​minutes
Note:
Call​ ​re:​ ​afternoon​ ​meeting​ ​during​ ​drive

6:50-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time

7:00-7:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner

7:15-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

9:00-9:15p​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

9:15pm​ ​EDT:

RON

Tuesday,​ ​October​ ​3,​ ​2017
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​→​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA
7:45-7:50am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument​ ​(NPS)
Location:
Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center​ ​at​ ​Liberty​ ​Square
340​ ​Concord​ ​Street
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29401
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:

4

 State​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​time:
Note:

~5​ ​minutes

RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Laura​ ​Rigas

Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​30​ ​minutes​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​for​ ​site

7:50-7:55am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Greeted​ ​by:
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National
Monument
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National
Monument
Note: Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent​ ​of​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument,​ ​is
the​ ​Facility​ ​Manager​ ​of​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park

7:55-8:05am​ ​EDT:

Brief​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center
Participants:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist
Tom​ ​Downs,​ ​Supervisory​ ​Park​ ​Ranger,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National
Monument​ ​(Tour​ ​Leader)
Michelle​ ​Haas,​ ​Acting​ ​Concessions​ ​&​ ​Fee​ ​Manager​ ​and​ ​Site​ ​Manager,
Charles​ ​Pickney​ ​National​ ​Historic​ ​Site
Shannon​ ​Woolfolk,​ ​Integrated​ ​Resources​ ​Specialist,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
National​ ​Monument​ ​(Photographer)

8:05-8:10am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​via​ ​Walk​ ​to​ ​Charleston​ ​Maritime​ ​Center​ ​Dock
Location:
10​ ​Wharfside​ ​Street
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​ ​29401
Note: Prior​ ​to​ ​boarding​ ​the​ ​vessel,​ ​a​ ​brief​ ​safety​ ​orientation​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​the
boat’s​ ​Captain,​ ​Scott​ ​Mapes,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facility​ ​Management,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
National​ ​Monument

8:10-8:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Charleston​ ​Maritime​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
Vessel:
25​ ​Passenger​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Boat
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura​ ​Rigas
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist
Michelle​ ​Hass,​ ​Acting​ ​Concessions​ ​&​ ​Fee​ ​Manager
Shannon​ ​Woolfolk,​ ​Integrated​ ​Resources​ ​Specialist​ ​(Photographer)
Scott​ ​Mapes,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facility​ ​Management​ ​(Captain)
1​ ​NPS​ ​Crew​ ​Member

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 8:30-9:20am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Greeted​ ​by:
Sheldon​ ​Pompey,​ ​Maintenance​ ​Employee
Gary​ ​Alexander,​ ​NPS​ ​Ranger
Patrick​ ​Cardenas,​ ​NPS​ ​Guide
Note:
Thru​ ​a​ ​partnership​ ​with​ ​Clemson​ ​University,​ ​three​ ​Clemson​ ​University
employees​ ​will​ ​be​ ​on​ ​site​ ​leading​ ​historic​ ​gun​ ​preservation​ ​work​ ​which
will​ ​be​ ​observed​ ​during​ ​tour
Note:
Hurricane​ ​Irma​ ​storm​ ​damage​ ​/​ ​repairs​ ​&​ ​deferred​ ​maintenance​ ​ ​will​ ​be
discussed​ ​during​ ​tour
Note:
RKZ​ ​will​ ​assist​ ​in​ ​raising​ ​the​ ​flag​ ​at​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
Note:
RKZ​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​his​ ​passport​ ​stamp​ ​in​ ​front​ ​of​ ​a​ ​historic​ ​cannon​ ​inside
the​ ​Fort

9:20-9:35am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Moultrie
Vessel:
25​ ​Passenger​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Boat
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura​ ​Rigas
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist
Michelle​ ​Hass,​ ​Acting​ ​Concessions​ ​&​ ​Fee​ ​Manager
Shannon​ ​Woolfolk,​ ​Integrated​ ​Resources​ ​Specialist​ ​(Photographer)
Scott​ ​Mapes,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facility​ ​Management​ ​(Captain)
1​ ​NPS​ ​Crew​ ​Member

9:35-9:45am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​for​ ​Passport​ ​Stamp
Location:
Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Main​ ​Entrance​ ​Lobby
1214​ ​Middle​ ​Street
Sullivan’s​ ​Island,​ ​SC​ ​ ​29482

9:45-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Meet​ ​&​ ​Greet​ ​with​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument​ ​Staff
Location:
Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Rooftop
Participants:
RKZ
20-25​ ​NPS​ ​Employees
Note: NPS​ ​staff​ ​will​ ​be​ ​pre-set​ ​for​ ​group​ ​photo​ ​upon​ ​RKZ​ ​arrival

10:00-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
State​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Drive​ ​Time:
~5​ ​hours

3:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​Management

6

 Meeting
Location:
Note:

Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
75​ ​Ted​ ​Turner​ ​Drive​ ​SW
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​30303
If​ ​arriving​ ​before​ ​3:30pm,​ ​the​ ​Secretary​ ​may​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​designated​ ​hold
room​ ​until​ ​meeting​ ​begins

3:30-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Brief​ ​Meeting​ ​with​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​Management
Location:
Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
Conference​ ​Room​ ​P78-A
Participants:
Stan​ ​Austin,​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service
Eric​ ​Strom,​ ​Director,​ ​Water​ ​Science​ ​Center
Brian​ ​McCallum,​ ​Data​ ​Chief,​ ​USGS​ ​Georgia​ ​Representative
Horace​ ​Clark,​ ​Assistant​ ​Solicitor
Michael​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Advance:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Note:
BIA,​ ​BoR,​ ​BOEM,​ ​BSEE​ ​have​ ​no​ ​formal​ ​Regional​ ​Director​ ​in​ ​Atlanta
Note:
Several​ ​management-level​ ​staffers​ ​are​ ​out​ ​of​ ​the​ ​region​ ​responding​ ​to
Hurricanes​ ​Irma​ ​&​ ​Maria

4:00-5:00pm​ ​EDT:

All​ ​Hands​ ​Meeting​ ​with​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​Staff
Location:
Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
Participants:
Press:
Staff:
Format:

Strom​ ​Auditorium
~200​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​DOI​ ​Team​ ​Members
Closed
Laura​ ​Rigas
Informal​ ​Remarks​ ​and​ ​Q&A
Introduced​ ​by​ ​NPS​ ​Regional​ ​Director​ ​Stan​ ​Austin

5:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON
Location:
Atlanta​ ​Hilton​ ​Hotel
255​ ​Courtland​ ​St.​ ​NE
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​30330

6:30-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner​ ​TBD

Wednesday,​ ​October​ ​4,​ ​2017
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​→​ ​Okefenokee​ ​NWR​ ​→​ ​Jacksonville,​ ​FL
9:05-9:15am​ ​EDT:

WebEx​ ​Event​ ​with​ ​Royalty​ ​Policy​ ​Committee​ ​Meeting
Location:
RON;​ ​Tentative​ ​Room​ ​1431
Staff:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Note:
Conference​ ​Call​ ​as​ ​Backup

9:15-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
4155​ ​Suwannee​ ​Canal​ ​Road
Folkston,​ ​GA​ ​31537
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas

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7

 Drive​ ​Time:

~4​ ​hours,​ ​30​ ​minutes

2:00-2:05pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
1337​ ​Suwannee​ ​Canal​ ​Road
Folkston,​ ​GA​ ​31537
Note: Greeted​ ​by​ ​Michael​ ​Lusk,​ ​Refuge​ ​Manager,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​NWR
Note: Proceed​ ​into​ ​Auditorium​ ​of​ ​Robert​ ​S.​ ​Bolt​ ​Visitor​ ​Center

2:05-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​of​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​by​ ​Michael​ ​Lusk
Note: 20-30​ ​FWS​ ​Employees​ ​Present,
Local​ ​Attendees:
Nancy​ ​Bobbitt,​ ​Senator​ ​Isakson’s​ ​Office
Sam​ ​Tostensen,​ ​Senator​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Charles​ ​White,​ ​Senator​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Hunter​ ​Hall,​ ​Congressman​ ​Carter’s​ ​Office
Mike​ ​Conlon,​ ​Rayonier​ ​Inc,​ ​GOAL
Dawn​ ​Malin,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Chamber​ ​of​ ​Commerce
Cheryl​ ​Hargrove,​ ​ ​Tourism​ ​Project​ ​Manager,​ ​GA​ ​Department
of​ ​Economic​ ​Development
Bryan​ ​Gray,​ ​Stephen​ ​C.​ ​Foster​ ​State​ ​Park
Dr.​ ​William​ ​Clark,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Swamp​ ​Park​ ​Board​ ​of
Directors
Russell​ ​Barber,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Jim​ ​Burkhart,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Jim​ ​Holler,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Vivian​ ​Dickerson,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Genny​ ​Gowen,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Lynn​ ​Crews,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Josh​ ​Howard,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Marward​ ​Howard,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Approximately​ ​1-5​ ​Refuge​ ​Volunteers

2:15-2:25pm​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​of​ ​Greater​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Association​ ​of​ ​Landowners
Note: Mike​ ​Conlon​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​quick​ ​overview​ ​of​ ​Okefenokee’s​ ​partnership​ ​with
surrounding​ ​private​ ​landowners

2:25-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Secretary​ ​Addressing​ ​Employees​ ​and​ ​Q&A
Note: Local​ ​Attendees​ ​and​ ​Partners​ ​will​ ​be​ ​present.​ ​No​ ​Media​ ​present

3:00-3:10pm​ ​EDT:

National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​Passport​ ​Stamp
Note: Front​ ​Desk​ ​of​ ​Visitor’s​ ​Center​ ​with​ ​Volunteers

3:10-3:20pm​ ​EDT:

Employee​ ​Photo​ ​in​ ​front​ ​of​ ​building

3:20-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Walk​ ​through​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Adventures​ ​(Concessionaire)

3:30-5:00pm​ ​EDT:

Boat​ ​Tour​ ​into​ ​Chesser​ ​Prairie​ ​and​ ​Cedar​ ​Hammock​ ​Camping​ ​Shelter
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​1: RZ
Michael​ ​Lusk,​ ​Refuge​ ​Manager
Chris​ ​Cooley,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Refuge​ ​Manager
Laura​ ​Rigas
Susie​ ​Heisey,​ ​Sup​ ​Refuge​ ​Ranger
Rocky​ ​Chesser,​ ​Work​ ​Supervisor​ ​(driver)

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 Boat​ ​2: Sheila​ ​Carter,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Adventures​ ​Employee​ ​(driver)
Mark​ ​Woods,​ ​Times​ ​Union
Terry​ ​Dickson,​ ​Times​ ​Union
Matt​ ​Gardner,​ ​Herald
Russ​ ​Bynum,​ ​AP
Charles​ ​White,​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Sam​ ​Tostensen,​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Hunter​ ​Hall,​ ​Carter’s​ ​Office
Russell​ ​Barber,​ ​OWL
5:00-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Jacksonville,​ ​FL
Location:
Personal​ ​Friend’s​ ​Home
3795​ ​Ortega​ ​Boulevard
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​32210
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Aaron​ ​Thiele
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

-

6:15-TBDpm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON

6:30-6:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner

6:45-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

​ ​Personal​ ​Dinner

8:00-8:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Dinner​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

8:15pm​ ​EDT:

RON

Thursday,​ ​October​ ​5,​ ​2017
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Miami,​ ​FL
8:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

11:30-1:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Jacksonville​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce
Location:
3300​ ​North​ ​Highway​ ​A1A
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34949
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~3​ ​hours,​ ​30​ ​minutes

-

Visit​ ​to​ ​National​ ​Navy​ ​UDT-SEAL​ ​Museum
Location:
3300​ ​North​ ​Highway​ ​A1A
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34949
Participants:
Rick​ ​Kaiser,​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Ken​ ​Corona,​ ​Assistant​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Advance:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Note:
Entrance​ ​fees​ ​will​ ​be​ ​paid​ ​for​ ​personally

9

 1:00-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch
Location:
Participants:

Harbor​ ​Cove​ ​Bar​ ​&​ ​Grill
1930​ ​Harbortown​ ​Drive
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34946
Ken​ ​Corona,​ ​Assistant​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Rick​ ​Kaiser,​ ​Executive​ ​Director

2:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Cape​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Location:
Canal​ ​Point.​ ​FL
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​25​ ​minutes

3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Lake​ ​Okeechobee
Greeted​ ​By:
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives

3:30-3:45pm​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Lake​ ​Okeechobee​ ​&​ ​Herbert​ ​Hoover​ ​Dike
Location:
Construction​ ​Trailer
Culvert​ ​C10A
Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Participants:
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Kevin​ ​Burger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration
Initiatives
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Larry​ ​Williams,​ ​Director,​ ​Ecological​ ​Services,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
COL​ ​Jason​ ​Kirk,​ ​Commander,​ ​Jacksonville​ ​District,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps
of​ ​Engineers
Kim​ ​Taplin,​ ​Program​ ​Manager,​ ​Ecological​ ​Branch,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps

of

Press:
Staff:
Advance:
Format:

Engineers
Ingrid​ ​Bon,​ ​HHD​ ​Project​ ​Manager,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps​ ​of​ ​Engineers
Closed
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Shannon​ ​Estenoz​ ​will​ ​brief​ ​on​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​&​ ​ties​ ​to​ ​Lake
​ ​Okeechobee
Larry​ ​Williams​ ​will​ ​brief​ ​on​ ​Endangered​ ​Species​ ​Act​ ​&​ ​Lake
Okeechobee

3:45-3:50pm​ ​EDT:

Safety​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Construction​ ​Site​ ​//​ ​Put​ ​on​ ​Safety​ ​Equipment
Location:
Construction​ ​Trailer
Note:
Contracting​ ​Safety​ ​Officer​ ​will​ ​be​ ​providing​ ​briefing
Note:
Protection​ ​materials​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​(hard​ ​hats,​ ​safety​ ​glasses)

3:50-3:55pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Construction​ ​Trailer​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Levee
Travel​ ​Time:
~5​ ​minute​ ​walk
Note:
Security​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​be​ ​pre-positioned​ ​atop​ ​levee
NOTE: In​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​the​ ​group​ ​will​ ​take​ ​vehicles​ ​to​ ​top​ ​of​ ​levee

10

 Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

Vehicle​ ​2:

3:55-4:15pm​ ​EDT:

of

RZ
Lt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Shannon​ ​Estenoz
Col.​ ​Jason​ ​Kirk,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps​ ​of
Engineers
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Tami​ ​Heilemann
TBD​ ​Press

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Discussion​ ​of​ ​Lake,​ ​Dike,​ ​and​ ​Construction​ ​Project
Location:
Lake​ ​Okeechobee​ ​Levee
Participants:
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Kevin​ ​Burger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration
Initiatives
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Larry​ ​Williams,​ ​Director,​ ​Ecological​ ​Services,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
COL​ ​Jason​ ​Kirk,​ ​Commander,​ ​Jacksonville​ ​District,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps
of​ ​Engineers
Kim​ ​Taplin,​ ​Program​ ​Manager,​ ​Ecological​ ​Branch,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps
Engineers
Ingrid​ ​Bon,​ ​HHD​ ​Project​ ​Manager,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps​ ​of​ ​Engineers
Press:
Open
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Advance:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Format:
Ingrid​ ​Bon​ ​will​ ​brief​ ​on​ ​HHD​ ​overview
NOTE: In​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​this​ ​will​ ​be​ ​a​ ​discussion​ ​from​ ​vehicles​ ​atop​ ​the​ ​levee;​ ​COL
Kirk​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​briefing

4:15-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Media​ ​Availability
Location:
Top​ ​of​ ​Levee​ ​at​ ​Culvert​ ​C10A
Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift
NOTE: In​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​this​ ​event​ ​will​ ​take​ ​place​ ​in​ ​Construction​ ​Trailer

4:30-5:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Lake​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
Lee​ ​Road​ ​Boat​ ​Ramps
Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
10216​ ​Lee​ ​Road
Boynton​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33473
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Bill​ ​Calvert,​ ​Supervisory​ ​Park​ ​Ranger​ ​(Law
Enforcement)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Security​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Tami​ ​Heilemann

11

 Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour

Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift

5:30-5:45pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​//​ ​Brief​ ​Overview​ ​of​ ​Refuge
Greeted​ ​By:
Rolf​ ​Olson,​ ​Project​ ​Leader
Steve​ ​Henry,​ ​Deputy​ ​Project​ ​Leader
Note:
Short​ ​safety​ ​briefing
Note:
Protection​ ​materials​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​(+​ ​mosquito​ ​nets)

5:45-6:45pm​ ​EDT:

Tour​ ​of​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Vessel:
Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service​ ​Airboats
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​1: RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rolf​ ​Olson,​ ​Project​ ​Leader​ ​(Driver)
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Boat​ ​2: Driver
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Boat​ ​3: Driver
Caroline Boulton
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Press:
Closed
Note:
Discuss​ ​invasive​ ​plants,​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge,​ ​and
Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​on​ ​boat
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​strong​ ​wind,​ ​RZ’s​ ​boat​ ​will​ ​be​ ​the​ ​only​ ​one​ ​participating​ ​in​ ​tour
or​ ​group​ ​will​ ​complete​ ​boardwalk​ ​tour​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​all​ ​will​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​for​ ​indoor​ ​tour​ ​and
briefing

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6:45-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Brief​ ​Stop​ ​into​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Participants:
Rolf​ ​Olsen,​ ​Project​ ​Leader
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director
Note:
Stamp​ ​Refuge​ ​Passport
Note:
Restrooms​ ​available

7:10-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift

12

 Drive​ ​Time:
9:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Note:

~1.5​ ​hours
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Friday,​ ​October​ ​6,​ ​2017
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
7:30-9:15am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Location:
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Oasis​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
52105​ ​Tamiami​ ​Trail​ ​East
Ochopee,​ ​FL​ ​ ​34141
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​II:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:
Note:

~1​ ​hour,​ ​45​ ​minutes
Staff​ ​vehicles​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​for​ ​site

9:15-9:20am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Location:
Oasis​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Greeted​ ​by:
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Big​ ​Cypress
National​ ​Preserve
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&​ ​Education,​ ​Big​ ​Cypress
National​ ​Preserve
Note:
Press​ ​will​ ​meet​ ​at​ ​Oasis​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​at​ ​8:45-9:00​ ​a m.

9:20-9:50am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Concho​ ​Billie​ ​Prairie​ ​Trail
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van: RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&
Education
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​I:
Heather​ ​Swift
Press​ ​Vehicles:

-

13

 9:50-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Concho​ ​Billie​ ​Prairie​ ​Trail​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Safety​ ​Briefing
Greeted​ ​by:
David​ ​Parker,​ ​Occupational​ ​Safety​ ​&​ ​Health​ ​Officer
Dennis​ ​Bartalino,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facilities​ ​Management
Note:
RKZ​ ​NPS​ ​Passport​ ​Book​ ​stamped​ ​on​ ​site

10:00-12:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Hurricane​ ​Irma​ ​Cleanup​ ​Activity
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Vehicle​ ​1​ ​(6​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​Swamp​ ​Buggy):
RKZ
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Tammy​ ​Whittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
David​ ​Parker,​ ​Occupational​ ​Safety​ ​&​ ​Health​ ​Officer​ ​(Driver)
Vehicle​ ​2​ ​(6​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​UTV):
Bill​ ​Mason (Driver)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Heather​ ​Swift
Amanda​ ​House,​ ​Deputy​ ​Political​ ​Editor,​ ​Breitbart​ ​News
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Press
Vehicle​ ​3​ ​(6​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​UTV):
Driver
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&​ ​Education
Press
Press
Press
Press
Vehicle​ ​4​ ​(4​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​Swamp​ ​Buggy):
Sam​ ​Ashbaugh​ ​(Driver)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Press
Press
Vehicle​ ​5​ ​(3​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​UTV):
David​ ​Fireman,​ ​Chief​ ​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​&​ ​Resource​ ​Protection
(Driver)
Dennis​ ​Bartalino,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facilities​ ​Management
Backup​ ​Vehicle​ ​6​ ​(2​ ​Person​ ​NPS​ ​Swamp​ ​Buggy)

-

Press:
Note:
12:00-12:30pm​ ​EDT:

Open
15​ ​minute​ ​Q​ ​&​ ​A​ ​with​ ​press​ ​upon​ ​conclusion​ ​of​ ​clean​ ​up​ ​activity

Arrive​ ​Concho​ ​Billie​ ​Trail​ ​&​ ​Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Everglades​ ​City​ ​-​ ​Everglades​ ​National
Park
Location:
Gulf​ ​Coast​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
815​ ​Oyster​ ​Bar​ ​Lane
Everglades​ ​City,​ ​FL​ ​34139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van: RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

-

14

 Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​I:
Drive​ ​Time:

~30​ ​minutes

Tami​ ​Heilemann
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&
Education
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Heather​ ​Swift

-

12:30-1:00pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​Hurricane​ ​Damaged​ ​Areas
Greeted​ ​by:
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Tom​ ​Iandimarino,​ ​NPS​ ​District​ ​Ranger

1:00-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch​ ​With​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Gulf​ ​Coast​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​Employees
Location:
Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Picnic​ ​Pavillion
Participants:
10-15​ ​NPS​ ​Employees
Note:
Box​ ​lunches​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​South​ ​Florida​ ​National​ ​Parks​ ​Trust

1:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Headquarters
Location:
33100​ ​Tamiami​ ​Trail​ ​East
Maintenance​ ​Building​ ​Main​ ​Entrance
Ochopee,​ ​FL​ ​ ​34141
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
12​ ​Passenger​ ​NPS​ ​Van: RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&
Education
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​I:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:

~30​ ​minutes

-

2:15-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

Meeting​ ​with​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Employees
Location:
Maintenance​ ​Building​ ​Conference​ ​Room
Participants:
80​ ​DOI​ ​Employees​ ​from​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve,​ ​Everglades
Gulf​ ​Coast​ ​Visitor​ ​Center,​ ​and​ ​Panther​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Program:
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve,
welcomes​ ​and​ ​introduces​ ​Bella​ ​Jones,​ ​13​ ​year​ ​old​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National
Preserve​ ​volunteer​ ​Bella​ ​Jones​ ​recites​ ​a​ ​poem
RKZ​ ​Remarks​ ​/​ ​Q​ ​&​ ​A

3:15-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​via​ ​Walk​ ​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Briefing​ ​with​ ​Preserve​ ​Staff
Note:
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Headquarters​ ​Hurricane​ ​Damage​ ​will
Be​ ​viewed​ ​on​ ​walk

15

 3:30-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Briefing​ ​with​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Staff
Location:
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​Headquarters​ ​Conference​ ​Room
Participants:
Tammy​ ​Wittington,​ ​Superintendent
Jordan​ ​McKnight,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent
Christine​ ​Clark,​ ​Management​ ​Assistant
David​ ​Fireman,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​&​ ​Resource​ ​Protection
David​ ​Parker,​ ​Occupational​ ​Safety​ ​&​ ​Health​ ​Officer
Dennis​ ​Bartalino,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facilities​ ​Management
Randy​ ​Effert,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Administrative​ ​&​ ​Business​ ​Services
Ron​ ​Clark,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Natural​ ​&​ ​Cultural​ ​Resources
Ardrianna​ ​McLane,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Interpretation​ ​&​ ​Education
Don​ ​Hargrove,​ ​Minerals​ ​Management​ ​Specialist
Deborah​ ​Jansen,​ ​Wildlife​ ​Biologiest
Robert​ ​Sobezak,​ ​Hydrologist
Tony​ ​Pernas,​ ​Botanist
Note:
Topics​ ​include​ ​recreational​ ​access;​ ​fire;​ ​invasive​ ​species;​ ​storm​ ​damage
Oil​ ​&​ ​gas​ ​exploration;​ ​hydrologic​ ​restoration

4:30-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​II:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:

7:00-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

9:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Location:
Note:

~2​ ​hours

1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Saturday,​ ​October​ ​7,​ ​2017
Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park,​ ​FL
8:00-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center
Location:
National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center
Krome​ ​Center​ ​Side​ ​Parking​ ​Lot​ ​Entrance
950​ ​North​ ​Krome​ ​Avenue,​ ​Suite​ ​100
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33030
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger

16

 Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​II:
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​30​ ​minutes
Note:

Staff​ ​vehicles​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​for​ ​site

9:30-9:35am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​NPS​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Briefing
Location:
National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center
Krome​ ​Center​ ​Lunchroom
Greeted​ ​by:
Mark​ ​Faust,​ ​Incident​ ​Commander,​ ​Incident​ ​Management​ ​Team​ ​&
Superintendent,​ ​Dinosaur​ ​National​ ​Monument
Brandon​ ​Torres,​ ​Deputy​ ​Incident​ ​Commander,​ ​Incident​ ​Management
Team​ ​&​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Emergency​ ​Services,​ ​Grand​ ​Canyon
National​ ​Park
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park

9:35-10:15am​ ​EDT:

Participate​ ​in​ ​NPS​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Post​ ​Briefing:​ ​ ​Overview​ ​//​ ​Current
Operations​ ​//​ ​Coordination​ ​with​ ​FEMA​ ​//​ ​Address​ ​Employees
Participants:
RKZ
Mark​ ​Faust,​ ​Incident​ ​Commander,​ ​Incident​ ​Management​ ​Team​ ​&
Superintendent,​ ​Dinosaur​ ​National​ ​Monument​ ​(Discussion
Leader)
Brandon​ ​Torres,​ ​Deputy​ ​Incident​ ​Commander,​ ​Incident​ ​Management
Team​ ​&​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Emergency​ ​Services,​ ​Grand​ ​Canyon
National​ ​Park
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Justin​ ​Unger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
25-30​ ​NPS​ ​Incident​ ​Management​ ​Team​ ​Members
Press:
Amanda​ ​House,​ ​Deputy​ ​Political​ ​Editor,​ ​Breitbart​ ​News

10:15-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​NPS​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flamingo​ ​Headquarters​ ​of
Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park
Location:
1​ ​Flamingo​ ​Lodge​ ​Highway
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33034
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​II:
Heather​ ​Swift

17

 Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
Note:

~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​II​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​for​ ​site

11:30-12:15pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Flamingo​ ​Headquarters​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour​ ​of
Hurricane​ ​Damaged​ ​Facilities
Participants:
RKZ
Governor​ ​Rick​ ​Scott​ ​???
Senator​ ​Marco​ ​Rubio
???
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Justin​ ​Unger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
Press:
Open
Note:
Stops​ ​include​ ​visits​ ​to​ ​damaged​ ​NPS​ ​employee​ ​housing,​ ​campground,
marina​ ​store,​ ​and​ ​visitor​ ​center

12:15-12:30am​ ​EDT:

Media​ ​Availability
Location:
Flamingo​ ​Headquarters​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park
Visitor​ ​Center
GPS​ ​Coordinates​ ​25°08'28.96"​ ​N​ ​80°55'25.73"​ ​W
Participants:
RKZ
Senator​ ​Marco​ ​Rubio
Rep.​ ​Brian​ ​Mast

12:30-12:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Lunch​ ​with​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Employees
Location:
Employee​ ​Chickee
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

12:45-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch​ ​//​ ​Remarks​ ​to​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Employees
Attendees:
15​ ​-​ ​20​ ​NPS​ ​Employees
Press:
Closed
Note: Box​ ​lunches​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​Everglades​ ​Association​ ​(Official​ ​“Friends”
Group​ ​for​ ​four​ ​South​ ​Florida​ ​National​ ​Parks)

1:45-2:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Lunch​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Daniel​ ​Beard​ ​Center
Location:
40001​ ​State​ ​Road​ ​9336
Main​ ​Entrance
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​ ​33034
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke

18

 Staff​ ​Vehicle:

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

2:30-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Daniel​ ​Beard​ ​Center​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Invasive​ ​Species​ ​Briefing
Greeted​ ​by:
Tyland​ ​Dean,​ ​NPS​ ​Branch​ ​Chief,​ ​Biological​ ​Resources​ ​(Discussion
Leader)
Press:
Amanda​ ​House,​ ​Deputy​ ​Political​ ​Editor,​ ​Breitbart​ ​News

3:15-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Florida​ ​Bay​ ​Commercial​ ​Use​ ​Authorization​ ​Meeting
Location:
Daniel​ ​Beard​ ​Center
Conference​ ​Room
Participants:
RKZ
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Dry
Tortugas​ ​National​ ​Park
TBD​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Concessionaire
Steve​ ​Friedman,​ ​President,​ ​Florida​ ​Keys​ ​Fishing​ ​Guides​ ​Association
Charlie​ ​Phillips,​ ​President,​ ​Florida​ ​Guides​ ​Association
Dr.​ ​Lloyd​ ​Wruble,​ ​Chair,​ ​herman​ ​Lucerne​ ​Fishing​ ​Tournament
10-12​ ​Commercial​ ​Guides​ ​(Fishing​ ​&​ ​Outdoor​ ​Outfitters)
Press:
Closed

4:00-4:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Daniel​ ​Beard​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Ernest​ ​F.​ ​Coe​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Location:
40001​ ​State​ ​Highway​ ​9336
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​ ​33034
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

4:15-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Ernest​ ​F.​ ​Coe​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​for​ ​NPS​ ​Passport​ ​Stamp

4:30-6:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
NPS​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
NPS​ ​Ranger
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Drive​ ​Time:

~1​ ​hour,​ ​30​ ​minutes

19

 6:30-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

8:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Note:

Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Sunday,​ ​October​ ​8,​ ​2017
Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park
9:00-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters
Location:
9700​ ​Southwest​ ​328th​ ​Street
Sir​ ​Lancelot​ ​Jones​ ​Way
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33033
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

10:00-10:45am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​at​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters​ ​//​ ​Overview​ ​of​ ​Park
Location:
Headquarters​ ​Building
Superintendent’s​ ​Office
Participants:
Margaret​ ​Goodro,​ ​Superintendent
Carissa​ ​DeCramer,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff
Brad​ ​Falls,​ ​Chief​ ​Ranger,​ ​Law​ ​Enforcement

10:45-11:00am​ ​EDT:

Stamp​ ​Passport​ ​at​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​//​ ​Talk​ ​with​ ​NPS​ ​Interpreters​ ​and​ ​Volunteers
Location:
Visitor​ ​Center
Participants:
Margaret​ ​Goodro,​ ​Superintendent
Carissa​ ​DeCramer,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff

11:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Hurricane​ ​Cleanup​ ​Activity:​ ​Gravel​ ​Repairs​ ​//​ ​Meet​ ​with​ ​Maintenance​ ​Staff
Location:
Boardwalk​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​Center

11:30-11:35am​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Boats​ ​for​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​Park​ ​//​ ​Brief​ ​Safety​ ​Briefing
Location:
Docks​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​1:
Boat​ ​2:
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​the​ ​group​ ​will​ ​instead​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​an​ ​Invasive​ ​Species
​ ​Briefing​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Headquarters​ ​to​ ​discuss​ ​invasive​ ​lionfish

11:35-12:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​Bay​ ​//​ ​Visit​ ​with​ ​NPS​ ​Youth​ ​“Fish​ ​On”
Group

12:00-12:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Stiltsville​ ​//​ ​View​ ​Hurricane​ ​Damage​ ​at​ ​Stiltsville​ ​//​ ​Eat​ ​Lunch
Note:
Lunch​ ​will​ ​be​ ​paid​ ​for​ ​individually​ ​in​ ​cash

12:45-1:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fowey​ ​Rocks​ ​Lighthouse​ ​//​ ​Archeologist-Lead​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Buildings
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​moderate​ ​wind,​ ​boats​ ​will​ ​proceed​ ​directly​ ​to​ ​Boca​ ​Chita

20

 Lighthouse
1:15-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Boca​ ​Chita​ ​Lighthouse​ ​//​ ​Interpretive​ ​Ranger-Lead​ ​Briefing

1:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Elliot​ ​or​ ​Adams​ ​Keys​ ​//​ ​Assess​ ​Hurricane-Damaged​ ​Infrastructure

2:15-2:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Vessel:
Boat

2:45-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

Interview:​ ​Facebook​ ​Live
Location:
TBD​ ​Headquarters

3:15-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

4:30-5:15pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time

5:15-6:00pm​ ​EDT:

Interview:​ ​Breitbart
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
Press:
Amanda​ ​House,​ ​Deputy​ ​Political​ ​Editor,​ ​Breitbart​ ​News

6:30-8:30pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

8:30pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Location:
Note:

1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Monday,​ ​October​ ​9,​ ​2017
Miami,​ ​FL
Personal​ ​//​ ​Paid​ ​for​ ​personally

Tuesday,​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Washington,​ ​DC
7:15-7:35am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Miami​ ​International​ ​Airport
Location:
2100​ ​Northwest​ ​42nd​ ​Avenue
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​33126

8:35am​ ​EDT-

21

 11:08am​ ​EDT:

Wheels​ ​up​ ​Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(MIA)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​(DCA)
Flight:
American​ ​Airlines​ ​1533
Flight​ ​time:
2​ ​hours,​ ​33​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
20D
AiC:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None
NOTE:​ ​American​ ​is​ ​only​ ​nonstop​ ​option

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 BC Members Attending Oct. 2017
Name
David Abney
Stephen F. Angel
Marc Benioff
Jeffrey P. Bezos
Lloyd C. Blankfein
Thierry Breton
Bruce D. Broussard
Marc N. Casper
Louis R. Chenevert
David M. Cordani
Mark J. Costa
Francisco D'Souza
Barry Diller
James Dimon
Arnold W. Donald
William Downe
Gregory L. Ebel
Kenneth C. Frazier
Seifi Ghasemi
Donald J. Gogel
James Goodnight
Ilene S. Gordon
James P. Gorman
Alex Gorsky
Donald E. Graham
Hugh Grant
Peter T. Grauer
Evan G. Greenberg
Fred Hassan
Gregory J. Hayes
Daniel R. Hesse
Jacqueline C. Hinman
Vicki Hollub
Robert L. Johnson
R. Milton Johnson
Clayton M. Jones
Josef Kaeser
Steven A. Kandarian
Gary C. Kelly
Richard J. Kramer
Henry R. Kravis
Brian M. Krzanich
Marshall O. Larsen
Andrew N. Liveris

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10/2/2017

Title & Company
Chairman & CEO, UPS
Chairman, President & CEO, Praxair, Inc.
Chairman & CEO, Salesforce.com
Founder & CEO, Amazon.com
Chairman & CEO, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Chairman and CEO, Atos
President and CEO, Humana
President & CEO, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Former Chairman & CEO, United Technologies Corporation
President & CEO, Cigna Corporation
Chairman & CEO, Eastman Chemical Company
CEO & Co-Founder, Cognizant
Chairman and Senior Executive, IAC and Chairman and Senior Executive, Expedia, Inc.
Chairman & CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
President & CEO, Carnival Corporation
Chief Executive Officer, BMO Financial Group
Chairman, Board of Directors, Enbridge Inc.
Chairman, President & CEO, Merck & Co., Inc.
Chairman, President and CEO, Air Products
Chairman & CEO, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC
Chairman, President and CEO, SAS Institute Inc.
Chairman, President & CEO, Ingredion Incorporated
Chairman & CEO, Morgan Stanley
Chairman & CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Chairman of the Board, Graham Holdings Company
Chairman & CEO, Monsanto Company
Chairman, Bloomberg LP
Chairman & CEO, Chubb
Partner and Managing Director, Warburg Pincus
Chairman & CEO, United Technologies Corporation
Former CEO, Sprint Corporation
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CH2M
President & CEO, Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Founder & Chairman, The RLJ Companies
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HCA Inc.
Retired Chairman & CEO, Rockwell Collins
President & CEO, Siemens AG
Chairman, President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Chairman of the Board & CEO, Southwest Airlines Co.
Chairman, CEO & President, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Chief Executive Officer, Intel Corp..
Chairman, President & CEO (Retired), Goodrich Corporation
Chairman & CEO, The Dow Chemical Company and Executive Chairman, DowDuPont

 BC Members Attending Oct. 2017
Name
Kevin A. Lobo
David H. Long
Mario Longhi
John F. Lundgren
Andrew S. Mackenzie
Michael F. Mahoney
Kathleen M. Mazzarella
Bill R. McDermott
Michael H. McGarry
Craig Menear
Denise M. Morrison
Deanna M. Mulligan
Oscar Munoz
Satya Nadella
Robert L. Nardelli
Thomas C. Nelson
Pamela M. Nicholson
Robert Kelly Ortberg
Bhavesh V. Patel
Stefano Pessina
Douglas L. Peterson
Charles Phillips
Azim H. Premji
Mark C. Rohr
Irene Rosenfeld
Alan D. Schnitzer
David T. Seaton
David E. Simon
Arne Sorenson
Martin Sorrell
Lee J. Styslinger III
Andrew C. Taylor
James Teague
Robert Thomson
Bernard J. Tyson
Al Walker
Lisa W. Wardell
Michael D. White
James Whitehurst
Maggie Wilderotter
Patricia A. Woertz
Darren W. Woods

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10/2/2017

Title & Company
Chairman and CEO, Stryker
Chairman & CEO, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Former President & Chief Executive Officer, United States Steel Corporation
Chairman, Stanley Black & Decker
Chief Executive Officer, BHP Billiton
Chairman and CEO, Boston Scientific Corporation
Chairman, President & CEO, Graybar
CEO, SAP
Chairman and CEO, PPG Industries, Inc.
Chairman, CEO and President, The Home Depot
President & CEO, Campbell Soup Company
President & CEO, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines
Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft Corp.
Founder, XLR-8, LLC
Chairman, President & CEO, National Gypsum Company
President & CEO, Enterprise Holdings Inc.
Chairman & CEO, Rockwell Collins
Chief Executive Officer, LyondellBasell Industries
Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
President & CEO, S&P Global
Chief Executive Officer, Infor
Chairman, Wipro Limited
Chairman & CEO, Celanese Corporation
Chairman and CEO, Mondelez International
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fluor Corporation
Chairman & CEO, Simon Property Group, Inc.
President & CEO, Marriott International, Inc.
Group Chief Executive, WPP Group plc
Chairman & CEO, Altec, Inc.
Executive Chairman, Enterprise Holdings Inc.
Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
Chief Executive, News Corp
Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente
Chairman, President & CEO, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
President & CEO, Adtalem Global Education
Retired Chairman, President & CEO, DIRECTV
President & CEO, Red Hat
Chairman & CEO, The Grand Reserve Inn
Retired Chairman & CEO, Archer Daniels Midland Company
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ExxonMobil Corporation

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1 Hotel South Beach, FL
October 5-6, 2017

October 2017 Agenda
Power Shifts
Thursday, October 5, 2017

11:00 AM

Executive Committee Meeting (lunch w ill be served) - Indigo Boardr o om

12:00 PM

Buffet Lun c h (for all attend ees) -Atrium

1:00 PM

Welcome and Introdu ction of New Members - Terra Ballro o m , Mezzanine Level
Henry R. Kravis , Co-Cha irman and Co-C EO, Kohlberg Kravis Robe rts & Co .

1:05 PM

Introduction to Program
Irene Rosenfeld , Chairman and CEO, Mond elez International

, Mezzanine Level

Theme: "POWER SHIFTS "
Look around ... when it comes to the traditional pillars of control or influence , there have been a number
of seismic and fundamental "power shifts" redefining both the public and private sectors. Every
industry is facing increasing disintermediation between any business and its stakeholders , while
advancements in technology and social media radically alter company operations and communications .
Let's explore these changes from a variety of vantage points and better understand the challenges and
opportunities across corporate, consumer , geopolitical , technology and employee landscapes.

1:10 PM

Panel Discussion: "Shift Happens"; The Shrinking Lifecycle of a Fortune 500 Compan y
Disrupt or be disrupted. The average lifespan of a Fortune 500 company has continued to contract.
Many of the high-ranking "new comers " to this list are new business models that are not capital
intensive. These changes have impacts on the actions companies take to create value for
shareholders . Part I of this panel will focus on speed and innovation. How do century-old institutions
transform to stay relevant while the newer class of Fortune 500 companies reimagine corporate
America? Part II will discuss market rewards , balancing growth vs. margin , short- and long-term
thinking and decision-making to drive value in this changing landscape .
Part I - Speed & Innovation
Moderato r:
•
Gillian Tett , U.S . Managing Editor, Financial Times
Panelists:
•
Jeff Bezos, Founder & CEO, Ama zon .com
•
Andrew Liveris, Cha irman & Ch ief Execut ive Office r, The Dow Chem ical Company and Execut ive
Cha irman , DowDuPont
•
Patricia Russo, Chairman , Hewlett Packard Enterpris e

2:00 PM

Part II - "The Market Rewards "

Moderator.
•
David Faber, Co-Ancho r "Squawk on the Street'', CNBC
Pan elists:
•
Jamie Dimon , Cha irman & CEO, JP Morgan Chase
•
Alex Gorsky, Cha irman & CEO, Johnson & Johnson

 Thursday October 5, 2017, Cont’d.:
2:45 PM

Business Council Survey Results and Economic Panel Discussion:
Moderator:
• Steve Kandarian, Chairman, President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Panelists:
• Lloyd Blankfein, Chairman & CEO, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
• Doug Peterson, President & CEO, S&P Global
• David Simon, Chairman & CEO, Simon Property Group

3:30 PM

BREAK

3:45 PM

Business Council Updates from Marlene Colucci, Executive Director

3:50 PM

Panel Discussion: Owning Consumer Loyalty in a Rentable World
Small is big. Old is new. To borrow or to buy? Is the democratization of brand ownership an
opportunity, threat or both? This panel will discuss how fundamental shifts in consumer behaviors can
disrupt industries.
Moderator:
• Bryan Gildenberg, Chief Knowledge Officer, Kantar Retail
Panelists:
• Arnold Donald, President & CEO, Carnival Corporation
• Pam Nicholson, President & CEO, Enterprise Holdings
• Arne Sorenson, President & CEO, Marriott International, Inc.

4:40 PM

Global Trade Power Shifts:
A conversation between The Honorable Wilbur Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Gillian
Tett, U.S. Managing Editor, Financial Times

5:15 PM

Adjourn

6:00 PM

“Power Shifts in Food” Reception – Cabana Pool Deck

7:15 PM

Seated Dinner – Terra Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
Global Power Centers: The U.S. View
A former global CEO and Business Council member is now leading foreign diplomacy on behalf of the
United States. This one-to-one conversation will focus on his views a year later as he manages in the
international agenda for the Trump administration.
Fireside Chat between The Honorable Rex Tillerson, U.S. Secretary of State, and Kenneth
Weinstein, President and CEO, Hudson Institute

9:00 PM

Cocktails and Conversation – Terra Gallery

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COUNCIL

1 Hote l So uth Beach , FL
Octobe r 5-6, 2017
October 2017 Agenda
Power Shifts
Friday October 61 2017
7:00 AM

Buffet Breakfast - Atrium , Mezzanine Level

8:00 AM

Welcome and Introduction to Friday's Program - Terra Ballroom , Mezzanine Level
Henry R. Kravis, Co-Cha irman and Co-CEO, Kohlberg Kravis Robe rts & Co .

8:00 AM

Panel Discussion: Communicating During a Crisis in a Digital World (Part I & II)
The time it can take for a social media post to impact your stock performance continues truncate .
Today, every consumer is a syndicated journalist armed with a video camera and a platform for instant
deployment of potentially harmful social content . This two-part session will include an intimate look at a
recent and relevant case study of managing crisis in real-time followed by a breakout discussion on
CEOs ' personal experience managing and communicating in times of crisis.
Part I - Case Study: United Airlines
Moderator :
•
Alan Murray, Ch ief Content Off icer, Time Inc. and Pres ident , Fortune
Pan elists:
•
Oscar Munoz , Ch ief Execut ive Officer, United A irlines
•
Jim Whitehurst , President & CEO , Red Hat and Un ited Airlines Boa rd member

8:40 AM

Part II - Breakout Groups: CEO Reflections on Managing Reputational Crises

Moder ator:
•
Alan Murray, Ch ief Content Officer, Time Inc. and Pres ident , Fortune
Overview:
Not all crises happen within the four walls of your company. From Hurricane Sandy to fallout from
Presidential actions or inactions , CE Os of today are expected to take a stand and have their voices
heard on a wide range of issues that may not directly impact their business .
We ask each CEO to reflect on a crisis situation you faced and come prepared to discuss the lessons
lea rned on how best to manage and commun icate dur ing times of cris is.

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CEOs w ill be broken into groups (ass igned by tab le)
Groups will share persona l exper iences and reflect ions from times they have managed through
majo r crises
When the full group resumes , there w ill be a moderated discuss ion follo wed by live poll w ith 5-7
questions on their reflect ions and takea ways

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 Friday October 6, 2017, Cont’d:
9:40 AM

Break

9:55 AM

Panel Discussion: The 4th Industrial Revolution (Part I & II)
“Efficiency” is not a profane word. Let’s better understand the jobs of the future and the path to
upskilling the workforce of tomorrow as the ‘Man vs. Machine’ power shift continues to drive labor
market and social upheavals.
Part I - Technology
From blue-collar manufacturing to white collar computer coding, automation and artificial intelligence
are revolutionizing our supply chains and computing clouds. While Trade is often the focus of criticism,
gains in productivity are responsible for 86% of the shrinkage in US manufacturing jobs from 1997 to
2007. This panel will look at the speed of changes in technological power shifts.
Moderator:
• Geoff Colvin, Senior Editor at Large, Fortune
Panelists:
• Marc Benioff, Chairman & CEO, Salesforce.com
• Rich Kramer, Chairman, CEO & President, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
• Brian Krzanich, Chief Executive Officer, Intel Corp.

10:45 AM

Part II - People
In the aftermath of technological power shifts, the implications for our employees are significant. How
are we upskilling our workforce of today for the jobs of the future?
Moderator:
• Geoff Colvin, Senior Editor at Large, Fortune
Panelists:
• Frank D’Souza, CEO & Co-Founder, Cognizant
• Greg Hayes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, United Technologies Corp.
• Joe Kaeser, President & CEO, Siemens AG

12:00 PM

Adjourn & Buffet Lunch – Atrium, Mezzanine Level

4

 United​ ​States​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior
Official​ ​Travel​ ​Schedule​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Secretary

South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
October​ ​2​ ​-​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017
Draft:​ ​10/2/2017

1

 TRIP​ ​SUMMARY
THE​ ​TRIP​ ​OF​ ​THE​ ​SECRETARY​ ​TO

South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
October​ ​2​ ​-​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017

Weather:
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​(Tuesday)
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​(Tuesday)
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​(Wednesday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Thursday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Friday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Saturday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Sunday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Monday)
Time​ ​Zone:
South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
Advance​ ​(Charleston,​ ​SC):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Atlanta,​ ​GA):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Okefenokee​ ​NWR):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Lake​ ​Okeechobee):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Big​ ​Cypress/Everglades)
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Biscayne)
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Traveling​ ​Staff:
Agent​ ​in​ ​Charge
Communications​ ​Director (SC/GA)

High​ ​79º,​ ​Low​ ​65º;​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​20%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​78º,​ ​Low​ ​58º;​ ​Sunny;​ ​10%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​82º,​ ​Low​ ​73º;​ ​PM​ ​Showers;​ ​40%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​82º,​ ​Low​ ​77º;​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​80%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​86º,​ ​Low​ ​80º;​ ​Scattered​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​40%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​87º,​ ​Low​ ​80º;​ ​Scattered​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​60%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​86º,​ ​Low​ ​79º;​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​80%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​86º,​ ​Low​ ​79º;​ ​Scattered​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​50%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
Eastern​ ​Daylight​ ​Time
Cell Phone:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Luke​ ​Bullock

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Aaron​ ​Thiele

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline​ ​Boulton

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline​ ​Boulton

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura​ ​Rigas

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

-

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
2

 Press​ ​Secretary​ ​(FL)
Photographer
Advisor​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Assistant​ ​Secretary,​ ​Fish
and​ ​Wildlife​ ​and​ ​Parks

Heather​ ​Swift
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
---SC:
Atlanta:
Okefenokee​ ​NWR:
Big​ ​Cypress/Everglades:
Biscayne:

Park​ ​Casual
Business​ ​Casual
Park​ ​Casual
Park​ ​Casual​ ​(long​ ​sleeves​ ​and​ ​long​ ​pants​ ​recommended​ ​for​ ​the​ ​bugs,​ ​boots​ ​for
Python​ ​hunting);​ ​change​ ​of​ ​clothes​ ​needed​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Everglades
Park​ ​Casual;​ ​Dive​ ​Shirt;​ ​Swim​ ​Gear;​ ​Hat

3

 Monday,​ ​October​ ​2,​ ​2017
Washington,​ ​DC​ ​→​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC
3:30-3:50pm​ ​EDT:

4:37pm​ ​EDT6:19pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Reagan​ ​National​ ​Airport
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Drive​ ​time:
~20​ ​minutes
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​(DCA)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​(CHS)
Flight:
JetBlue​ ​143
Flight​ ​time:
1​ ​hour,​ ​42​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
10A
AiC:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None
NOTE:
LZ​ ​CONFIRMATION​ ​#​ ​IS​ ​QQLTTQ​ ​//​ ​Purchased​ ​Personally

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6:19pm​ ​EDT:

Wheels​ ​down​ ​Charleston​ ​International​ ​Airport​ ​//​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Vehicles
Location:
5500​ ​International​ ​Boulevard
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29418

6:30-6:50pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Airport​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Vendue​ ​Inn
19​ ​Vendue​ ​Range
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29401
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
State​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Laura​ ​Rigas
Drive​ ​time:
~20​ ​minutes
Note:
Call​ ​re:​ ​afternoon​ ​meeting​ ​during​ ​drive

6:50-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time

7:00-7:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner

7:15-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

9:00-9:15p​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

9:15pm​ ​EDT:

RON

Tuesday,​ ​October​ ​3,​ ​2017
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​→​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA
7:45-7:50am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument​ ​(NPS)
Location:
Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center​ ​at​ ​Liberty​ ​Square
340​ ​Concord​ ​Street
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29401
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:

4

 State​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​time:
Note:

~5​ ​minutes

RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Laura​ ​Rigas

Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​30​ ​minutes​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​for​ ​site

7:50-7:55am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Greeted​ ​by:
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National
Monument
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National
Monument
Note: Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent​ ​of​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument,​ ​is
the​ ​Facility​ ​Manager​ ​of​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park

7:55-8:05am​ ​EDT:

Brief​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center
Participants:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist
Tom​ ​Downs,​ ​Supervisory​ ​Park​ ​Ranger,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National
Monument​ ​(Tour​ ​Leader)
Michelle​ ​Haas,​ ​Acting​ ​Concessions​ ​&​ ​Fee​ ​Manager​ ​and​ ​Site​ ​Manager,
Charles​ ​Pickney​ ​National​ ​Historic​ ​Site
Shannon​ ​Woolfolk,​ ​Integrated​ ​Resources​ ​Specialist,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
National​ ​Monument​ ​(Photographer)

8:05-8:10am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​via​ ​Walk​ ​to​ ​Charleston​ ​Maritime​ ​Center​ ​Dock
Location:
10​ ​Wharfside​ ​Street
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​ ​29401
Note: Prior​ ​to​ ​boarding​ ​the​ ​vessel,​ ​a​ ​brief​ ​safety​ ​orientation​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​the
boat’s​ ​Captain,​ ​Scott​ ​Mapes,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facility​ ​Management,​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
National​ ​Monument

8:10-8:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Charleston​ ​Maritime​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
Vessel:
25​ ​Passenger​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Boat
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura​ ​Rigas
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist
Michelle​ ​Hass,​ ​Acting​ ​Concessions​ ​&​ ​Fee​ ​Manager
Shannon​ ​Woolfolk,​ ​Integrated​ ​Resources​ ​Specialist​ ​(Photographer)
Scott​ ​Mapes,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facility​ ​Management​ ​(Captain)
1​ ​NPS​ ​Crew​ ​Member

5

 8:30-9:20am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Greeted​ ​by:
Sheldon​ ​Pompey,​ ​Maintenance​ ​Employee
Gary​ ​Alexander,​ ​NPS​ ​Ranger
Patrick​ ​Cardenas,​ ​NPS​ ​Guide
Note:
Thru​ ​a​ ​partnership​ ​with​ ​Clemson​ ​University,​ ​three​ ​Clemson​ ​University
employees​ ​will​ ​be​ ​on​ ​site​ ​leading​ ​historic​ ​gun​ ​preservation​ ​work​ ​which
will​ ​be​ ​observed​ ​during​ ​tour
Note:
Hurricane​ ​Irma​ ​storm​ ​damage​ ​/​ ​repairs​ ​&​ ​deferred​ ​maintenance​ ​ ​will​ ​be
discussed​ ​during​ ​tour
Note:
RKZ​ ​will​ ​assist​ ​in​ ​raising​ ​the​ ​flag​ ​at​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter
Note:
RKZ​ ​will​ ​receive​ ​his​ ​passport​ ​stamp​ ​in​ ​front​ ​of​ ​a​ ​historic​ ​cannon​ ​inside
the​ ​Fort

9:20-9:35am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Moultrie
Vessel:
25​ ​Passenger​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service​ ​Boat
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura​ ​Rigas
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Gary​ ​Stansberry,​ ​Acting​ ​Superintendent
Dawn​ ​Davis,​ ​Public​ ​Affairs​ ​Specialist
Michelle​ ​Hass,​ ​Acting​ ​Concessions​ ​&​ ​Fee​ ​Manager
Shannon​ ​Woolfolk,​ ​Integrated​ ​Resources​ ​Specialist​ ​(Photographer)
Scott​ ​Mapes,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Facility​ ​Management​ ​(Captain)
1​ ​NPS​ ​Crew​ ​Member

9:35-9:45am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​for​ ​Passport​ ​Stamp
Location:
Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Main​ ​Entrance​ ​Lobby
1214​ ​Middle​ ​Street
Sullivan’s​ ​Island,​ ​SC​ ​ ​29482

9:45-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Meet​ ​&​ ​Greet​ ​with​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument​ ​Staff
Location:
Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Rooftop
Participants:
RKZ
20-25​ ​NPS​ ​Employees
Note: NPS​ ​staff​ ​will​ ​be​ ​pre-set​ ​for​ ​group​ ​photo​ ​upon​ ​RKZ​ ​arrival

10:00-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
State​ ​Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Drive​ ​Time:
~5​ ​hours

3:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​Management

6

 Meeting
Location:
Note:

Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
75​ ​Ted​ ​Turner​ ​Drive​ ​SW
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​30303
If​ ​arriving​ ​before​ ​3:30pm,​ ​the​ ​Secretary​ ​may​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​designated​ ​hold
room​ ​until​ ​meeting​ ​begins

3:30-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Brief​ ​Meeting​ ​with​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​Management
Location:
Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
Conference​ ​Room​ ​P78-A
Participants:
Stan​ ​Austin,​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service
Eric​ ​Strom,​ ​Director,​ ​Water​ ​Science​ ​Center
Brian​ ​McCallum,​ ​Data​ ​Chief,​ ​USGS​ ​Georgia​ ​Representative
Horace​ ​Clark,​ ​Assistant​ ​Solicitor
Michael​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Press:
Closed
Staff:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Advance:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Note:
BIA,​ ​BoR,​ ​BOEM,​ ​BSEE​ ​have​ ​no​ ​formal​ ​Regional​ ​Director​ ​in​ ​Atlanta
Note:
Several​ ​management-level​ ​staffers​ ​are​ ​out​ ​of​ ​the​ ​region​ ​responding​ ​to
Hurricanes​ ​Irma​ ​&​ ​Maria

4:00-5:00pm​ ​EDT:

All​ ​Hands​ ​Meeting​ ​with​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​Staff
Location:
Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
Participants:
Press:
Staff:
Format:

Strom​ ​Auditorium
~200​ ​Atlanta​ ​Regional​ ​DOI​ ​Team​ ​Members
Closed
Laura​ ​Rigas
Informal​ ​Remarks​ ​and​ ​Q&A
Introduced​ ​by​ ​NPS​ ​Regional​ ​Director​ ​Stan​ ​Austin

5:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON
Location:
Atlanta​ ​Hilton​ ​Hotel
255​ ​Courtland​ ​St.​ ​NE
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​30330

6:30-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner​ ​TBD

Wednesday,​ ​October​ ​4,​ ​2017
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​→​ ​Okefenokee​ ​NWR​ ​→​ ​Jacksonville,​ ​FL
9:05-9:15am​ ​EDT:

WebEx​ ​Event​ ​with​ ​Royalty​ ​Policy​ ​Committee​ ​Meeting
Location:
RON;​ ​Tentative​ ​Room​ ​1431
Staff:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Note:
Conference​ ​Call​ ​as​ ​Backup

9:15-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
4155​ ​Suwannee​ ​Canal​ ​Road
Folkston,​ ​GA​ ​31537
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas

-

7

 Drive​ ​Time:

~4​ ​hours,​ ​30​ ​minutes

2:00-2:05pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
1337​ ​Suwannee​ ​Canal​ ​Road
Folkston,​ ​GA​ ​31537
Note: Greeted​ ​by​ ​Michael​ ​Lusk,​ ​Refuge​ ​Manager,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​NWR
Note: Proceed​ ​into​ ​Auditorium​ ​of​ ​Robert​ ​S.​ ​Bolt​ ​Visitor​ ​Center

2:05-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​of​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​by​ ​Michael​ ​Lusk
Note: 20-30​ ​FWS​ ​Employees​ ​Present,
Local​ ​Attendees:
Nancy​ ​Bobbitt,​ ​Senator​ ​Isakson’s​ ​Office
Sam​ ​Tostensen,​ ​Senator​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Charles​ ​White,​ ​Senator​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Hunter​ ​Hall,​ ​Congressman​ ​Carter’s​ ​Office
Mike​ ​Conlon,​ ​Rayonier​ ​Inc,​ ​GOAL
Dawn​ ​Malin,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Chamber​ ​of​ ​Commerce
Cheryl​ ​Hargrove,​ ​ ​Tourism​ ​Project​ ​Manager,​ ​GA​ ​Department
of​ ​Economic​ ​Development
Bryan​ ​Gray,​ ​Stephen​ ​C.​ ​Foster​ ​State​ ​Park
Dr.​ ​William​ ​Clark,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Swamp​ ​Park​ ​Board​ ​of
Directors
Russell​ ​Barber,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Jim​ ​Burkhart,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Jim​ ​Holler,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Vivian​ ​Dickerson,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Genny​ ​Gowen,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Lynn​ ​Crews,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Josh​ ​Howard,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Marward​ ​Howard,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Wildlife​ ​League
Approximately​ ​1-5​ ​Refuge​ ​Volunteers

2:15-2:25pm​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​of​ ​Greater​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Association​ ​of​ ​Landowners
Note: Mike​ ​Conlon​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​quick​ ​overview​ ​of​ ​Okefenokee’s​ ​partnership​ ​with
surrounding​ ​private​ ​landowners

2:25-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Secretary​ ​Addressing​ ​Employees​ ​and​ ​Q&A
Note: Local​ ​Attendees​ ​and​ ​Partners​ ​will​ ​be​ ​present.​ ​No​ ​Media​ ​present

3:00-3:10pm​ ​EDT:

National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​Passport​ ​Stamp
Note: Front​ ​Desk​ ​of​ ​Visitor’s​ ​Center​ ​with​ ​Volunteers

3:10-3:20pm​ ​EDT:

Employee​ ​Photo​ ​in​ ​front​ ​of​ ​building

3:20-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Walk​ ​through​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Adventures​ ​(Concessionaire)

3:30-5:00pm​ ​EDT:

Boat​ ​Tour​ ​into​ ​Chesser​ ​Prairie​ ​and​ ​Cedar​ ​Hammock​ ​Camping​ ​Shelter
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​1: RZ
Michael​ ​Lusk,​ ​Refuge​ ​Manager
Chris​ ​Cooley,​ ​Acting​ ​Deputy​ ​Refuge​ ​Manager
Laura​ ​Rigas
Susie​ ​Heisey,​ ​Sup​ ​Refuge​ ​Ranger
Rocky​ ​Chesser,​ ​Work​ ​Supervisor​ ​(driver)

8

 Boat​ ​2: Sheila​ ​Carter,​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Adventures​ ​Employee​ ​(driver)
Mark​ ​Woods,​ ​Times​ ​Union
Terry​ ​Dickson,​ ​Times​ ​Union
Matt​ ​Gardner,​ ​Herald
Russ​ ​Bynum,​ ​AP
Charles​ ​White,​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Sam​ ​Tostensen,​ ​Perdue’s​ ​Office
Hunter​ ​Hall,​ ​Carter’s​ ​Office
Russell​ ​Barber,​ ​OWL
5:00-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Jacksonville,​ ​FL
Location:
Personal​ ​Friend’s​ ​Home
3795​ ​Ortega​ ​Boulevard
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​32210
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Aaron​ ​Thiele
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

-

6:15-TBDpm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON

6:30-6:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner

6:45-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

​ ​Personal​ ​Dinner

8:00-8:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Dinner​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

8:15pm​ ​EDT:

RON

Thursday,​ ​October​ ​5,​ ​2017
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Miami,​ ​FL
8:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

11:30-1:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Jacksonville​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce
Location:
3300​ ​North​ ​Highway​ ​A1A
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34949
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~3​ ​hours,​ ​30​ ​minutes

-

Visit​ ​to​ ​National​ ​Navy​ ​UDT-SEAL​ ​Museum
Location:
3300​ ​North​ ​Highway​ ​A1A
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34949
Participants:
Rick​ ​Kaiser,​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Ken​ ​Corona,​ ​Assistant​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Advance:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Note:
Entrance​ ​fees​ ​will​ ​be​ ​paid​ ​for​ ​personally

9

 1:00-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch
Location:
Participants:

Harbor​ ​Cove​ ​Bar​ ​&​ ​Grill
1930​ ​Harbortown​ ​Drive
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34946
Ken​ ​Corona,​ ​Assistant​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Rick​ ​Kaiser,​ ​Executive​ ​Director

2:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Cape​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Location:
Canal​ ​Point.​ ​FL
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​25​ ​minutes

3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Lake​ ​Okeechobee
Greeted​ ​By:
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives

3:30-3:45pm​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Lake​ ​Okeechobee​ ​&​ ​Herbert​ ​Hoover​ ​Dike
Location:
Construction​ ​Trailer
Culvert​ ​C10A
Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Participants:
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Kevin​ ​Burger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration
Initiatives
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Larry​ ​Williams,​ ​Director,​ ​Ecological​ ​Services,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
COL​ ​Jason​ ​Kirk,​ ​Commander,​ ​Jacksonville​ ​District,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps
of​ ​Engineers
Kim​ ​Taplin,​ ​Program​ ​Manager,​ ​Ecological​ ​Branch,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps

of

Press:
Staff:
Advance:
Format:

Engineers
Ingrid​ ​Bon,​ ​HHD​ ​Project​ ​Manager,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps​ ​of​ ​Engineers
Closed
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Shannon​ ​Estenoz​ ​will​ ​brief​ ​on​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​&​ ​ties​ ​to​ ​Lake
​ ​Okeechobee
Larry​ ​Williams​ ​will​ ​brief​ ​on​ ​Endangered​ ​Species​ ​Act​ ​&​ ​Lake
Okeechobee

3:45-3:50pm​ ​EDT:

Safety​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Construction​ ​Site​ ​//​ ​Put​ ​on​ ​Safety​ ​Equipment
Location:
Construction​ ​Trailer
Note:
Contracting​ ​Safety​ ​Officer​ ​will​ ​be​ ​providing​ ​briefing
Note:
Protection​ ​materials​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​(hard​ ​hats,​ ​safety​ ​glasses)

3:50-3:55pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Construction​ ​Trailer​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Levee
Travel​ ​Time:
~5​ ​minute​ ​walk
Note:
Security​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​be​ ​pre-positioned​ ​atop​ ​levee
NOTE: In​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​the​ ​group​ ​will​ ​take​ ​vehicles​ ​to​ ​top​ ​of​ ​levee

10

 Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

Vehicle​ ​2:

3:55-4:15pm​ ​EDT:

of

RZ
Lt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Shannon​ ​Estenoz
Col.​ ​Jason​ ​Kirk,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps​ ​of
Engineers
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Tami​ ​Heilemann
TBD​ ​Press

-

Discussion​ ​of​ ​Lake,​ ​Dike,​ ​and​ ​Construction​ ​Project
Location:
Lake​ ​Okeechobee​ ​Levee
Participants:
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Kevin​ ​Burger,​ ​Deputy​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration
Initiatives
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Larry​ ​Williams,​ ​Director,​ ​Ecological​ ​Services,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
COL​ ​Jason​ ​Kirk,​ ​Commander,​ ​Jacksonville​ ​District,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps
of​ ​Engineers
Kim​ ​Taplin,​ ​Program​ ​Manager,​ ​Ecological​ ​Branch,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps
Engineers
Ingrid​ ​Bon,​ ​HHD​ ​Project​ ​Manager,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps​ ​of​ ​Engineers
Press:
Open
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Advance:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Format:
Ingrid​ ​Bon​ ​will​ ​brief​ ​on​ ​HHD​ ​overview
NOTE: In​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​this​ ​will​ ​be​ ​a​ ​discussion​ ​from​ ​vehicles​ ​atop​ ​the​ ​levee;​ ​COL
Kirk​ ​will​ ​provide​ ​briefing

4:15-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Media​ ​Availability
Location:
Top​ ​of​ ​Levee​ ​at​ ​Culvert​ ​C10A
Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift
NOTE: In​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​this​ ​event​ ​will​ ​take​ ​place​ ​in​ ​Construction​ ​Trailer

4:30-5:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Lake​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
Lee​ ​Road​ ​Boat​ ​Ramps
Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
10216​ ​Lee​ ​Road
Boynton​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33473
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Bill​ ​Calvert,​ ​Supervisory​ ​Park​ ​Ranger​ ​(Law
Enforcement)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Security​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Tami​ ​Heilemann

11

 Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour

Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift

5:30-5:45pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​//​ ​Brief​ ​Overview​ ​of​ ​Refuge
Greeted​ ​By:
Rolf​ ​Olson,​ ​Project​ ​Leader
Steve​ ​Henry,​ ​Deputy​ ​Project​ ​Leader
Note:
Short​ ​safety​ ​briefing
Note:
Protection​ ​materials​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​(+​ ​mosquito​ ​nets)

5:45-6:45pm​ ​EDT:

Tour​ ​of​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Vessel:
Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service​ ​Airboats
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​1: RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rolf​ ​Olson,​ ​Project​ ​Leader​ ​(Driver)
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Boat​ ​2: Driver
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Boat​ ​3: Driver
Caroline Boulton
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Press:
Closed
Note:
Discuss​ ​invasive​ ​plants,​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge,​ ​and
Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​on​ ​boat
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​strong​ ​wind,​ ​RZ’s​ ​boat​ ​will​ ​be​ ​the​ ​only​ ​one​ ​participating​ ​in​ ​tour
or​ ​group​ ​will​ ​complete​ ​boardwalk​ ​tour​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​all​ ​will​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​for​ ​indoor​ ​tour​ ​and
briefing

-

6:45-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Brief​ ​Stop​ ​into​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Participants:
Rolf​ ​Olsen,​ ​Project​ ​Leader
Mike​ ​Oetker,​ ​Acting​ ​Regional​ ​Director
Note:
Stamp​ ​Refuge​ ​Passport
Note:
Restrooms​ ​available

7:10-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift

12

 Drive​ ​Time:
9:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Note:

~1.5​ ​hours
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Friday,​ ​October​ ​6,​ ​2017
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
7:00-9:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Miami​ ​Beach​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:
~2​ ​hours

9:00-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Clyde​ ​Butcher​ ​Gallery​ ​Visit

9:30-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fire​ ​Prairie​ ​Trail

10:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

National​ ​Preserve​ ​Hurricane​ ​Cleanup​ ​Activity​ ​//​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Note:
Clean​ ​up​ ​at​ ​Fire​ ​Prairie​ ​Trail​ ​(debris)
Press:
Open
Vessel​ ​for​ ​Tour: Swamp​ ​Buggy

11:30-12:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Everglades​ ​City
Location:
Gulf​ ​Coast​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
815​ ​Oyster​ ​Bar​ ​Lane
Everglades​ ​City,​ ​FL​ ​34139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:
~30​ ​minutes

12:15-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch​ ​//​ ​Tour​ ​Damaged​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Sites​ ​//​ ​Meet​ ​with
Hurricane-Impacted​ ​NPS​ ​Staff
Participants:
~15-20​ ​park​ ​employees
Note:
Lunch​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​Friends​ ​group​ ​(TBD)
Note:
Lunch​ ​under​ ​covered​ ​space​ ​with​ ​picnic​ ​tables

1:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Headquarters
Location:

13

 Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​Time:
~15​ ​minutes

RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift

2:15-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

All​ ​Southern​ ​Florida​ ​NPS​ ​Employee​ ​Meeting

3:15-4:15pm​ ​EDT:

Briefing​ ​with​ ​Preserve​ ​Staff

4:15-4:45pm​ ​EDT:

Tour​ ​Damaged​ ​Preserve​ ​Headquarter​ ​Facilities

4:45-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:
~2​ ​hours

7:00-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

9:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Location:
Note:

1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Saturday,​ ​October​ ​7,​ ​2017
Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park,​ ​FL
7:30-9:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann

14

 Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drive​ ​Time:

~2​ ​hours

Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton

9:00-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​//​ ​Invasive​ ​Species​ ​Briefing
Location:
Ernest​ ​F.​ ​Coe​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
40001​ ​State​ ​Highway​ ​9336
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33034
Note:
Talk​ ​to​ ​Park’s​ ​python​ ​removal​ ​experts

9:30-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Prepare​ ​for​ ​Media​ ​Availability​ ​//​ ​Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Anhinga​ ​Trail
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Drive​ ​Time:
~15​ ​minutes

10:00-10:30am​ ​EDT:

Media​ ​Availability​ ​with​ ​CODEL
Location:
Anhinga​ ​Trail
Participants:
RZ
Governor​ ​Rick​ ​Scott​ ​(TBD)
Senator​ ​Marco​ ​Rubio
Rep.​ ​Ros-Lehtinen​ ​(TBD)

10:30-11:15am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flamingo
Location:
1​ ​Flamingo​ ​Lodge​ ​Highway
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33034
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

11:15-12:30pm​ ​EDT:

Boat​ ​Ride​ ​on​ ​Florida​ ​Bay

12:45-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch​ ​in​ ​Maintenance​ ​Area
Note: Lunch​ ​paid​ ​for​ ​by​ ​Friends​ ​group

1:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Tour​ ​Hurricane​ ​Damaged​ ​Facilities

2:15-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

Meeting​ ​with​ ​Florida​ ​Bay​ ​Commercial​ ​Operators

15

 3:15-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour

4:30-5:30pm​ ​EDT:

Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center​ ​Visit:​ ​Overview​ ​//​ ​Current​ ​Operations​ ​//​ ​Coordination
with​ ​FEMA​ ​//​ ​Meet​ ​&​ ​Greet​ ​with​ ​Employees
Location:
NPS​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center
Krome​ ​Center
950​ ​North​ ​Krome​ ​Avenue,​ ​Suite​ ​100
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33030

5:30-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​30​ ​minutes

6:15-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time

6:30-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

8:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Location:
Note:

1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Sunday,​ ​October​ ​8,​ ​2017
Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park
9:00-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters
Location:
9700​ ​Southwest​ ​328th​ ​Street

16

 Sir​ ​Lancelot​ ​Jones​ ​Way
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33033

Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes
10:00-10:45am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​at​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters​ ​//​ ​Overview​ ​of​ ​Park
Location:
Headquarters​ ​Building
Superintendent’s​ ​Office
Participants:
Margaret​ ​Goodro,​ ​Superintendent
Carissa​ ​DeCramer,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff
Brad​ ​Falls,​ ​Chief​ ​Ranger,​ ​Law​ ​Enforcement

10:45-11:00am​ ​EDT:

Stamp​ ​Passport​ ​at​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​//​ ​Talk​ ​with​ ​NPS​ ​Interpreters​ ​and​ ​Volunteers
Location:
Visitor​ ​Center
Participants:
Margaret​ ​Goodro,​ ​Superintendent
Carissa​ ​DeCramer,​ ​Chief​ ​of​ ​Staff

11:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Hurricane​ ​Cleanup​ ​Activity:​ ​Gravel​ ​Repairs​ ​//​ ​Meet​ ​with​ ​Maintenance​ ​Staff
Location:
Boardwalk​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​Center

11:30-11:35am​ ​EDT:

Proceed​ ​to​ ​Boats​ ​for​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​Park​ ​//​ ​Brief​ ​Safety​ ​Briefing
Location:
Docks​ ​outside​ ​of​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​1:
Boat​ ​2:
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​lightning,​ ​the​ ​group​ ​will​ ​instead​ ​proceed​ ​to​ ​an​ ​Invasive​ ​Species
​ ​Briefing​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Headquarters​ ​to​ ​discuss​ ​invasive​ ​lionfish

11:35-12:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​Bay​ ​//​ ​Visit​ ​with​ ​NPS​ ​Youth​ ​“Fish​ ​On”
Group

12:00-12:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Stiltsville​ ​//​ ​View​ ​Hurricane​ ​Damage​ ​at​ ​Stiltsville​ ​//​ ​Eat​ ​Lunch
Note:
Lunch​ ​will​ ​be​ ​paid​ ​for​ ​individually​ ​in​ ​cash

12:45-1:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fowey​ ​Rocks​ ​Lighthouse​ ​//​ ​Archeologist-Lead​ ​Briefing​ ​on​ ​Buildings
NOTE: In​ ​the​ ​event​ ​of​ ​moderate​ ​wind,​ ​boats​ ​will​ ​proceed​ ​directly​ ​to​ ​Boca​ ​Chita
Lighthouse

1:15-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Boca​ ​Chita​ ​Lighthouse​ ​//​ ​Interpretive​ ​Ranger-Lead​ ​Briefing

1:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Elliot​ ​or​ ​Adams​ ​Keys​ ​//​ ​Assess​ ​Hurricane-Damaged​ ​Infrastructure

2:15-2:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Vessel:
Boat

2:45-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach

17

 2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139

Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes
4:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time​ ​//​ ​Potential​ ​Hurricane-Related​ ​Activity

6:30-8:30pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

8:30pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Location:
Note:

1​ ​Hotel​ ​South​ ​Beach
2341​ ​Collins​ ​Avenue
Miami​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33139
Expenses​ ​over​ ​the​ ​government​ ​rate​ ​paid​ ​personally

Monday,​ ​October​ ​9,​ ​2017
Miami,​ ​FL
Personal​ ​//​ ​Paid​ ​for​ ​personally

Tuesday,​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Washington,​ ​DC
5:30-5:50am​ ​EDT:

6:54am​ ​EDT9:29am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Miami​ ​International​ ​Airport
Location:
2100​ ​Northwest​ ​42nd​ ​Avenue
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​33126
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(MIA)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​(DCA)
Flight:
American​ ​Airlines​ ​2347
Flight​ ​time:
2​ ​hours,​ ​35​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
19D
AiC:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
NOTE:​ ​American​ ​is​ ​only​ ​nonstop​ ​option

-

18

 United​ ​States​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior
Official​ ​Travel​ ​Schedule​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Secretary

South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
October​ ​2​ ​-​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017
Draft:​ ​9/29/2017

1

 TRIP​ ​SUMMARY
THE​ ​TRIP​ ​OF​ ​THE​ ​SECRETARY​ ​TO

South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
October​ ​2​ ​-​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017

Weather:
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​(Tuesday)
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​(Tuesday)
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​(Wednesday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Thursday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Friday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Saturday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Sunday)
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(Monday)
Time​ ​Zone:
South​ ​Carolina,​ ​Georgia,​ ​Florida
Advance​ ​(Charleston,​ ​SC):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Atlanta,​ ​GA):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Okefenokee​ ​NWR):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Lake​ ​Okeechobee):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Big​ ​Cypress/Everglades)
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(Biscayne)
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Traveling​ ​Staff:
Agent​ ​in​ ​Charge
Communications​ ​Director (SC/GA)

High​ ​79º,​ ​Low​ ​65º;​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​20%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​79º,​ ​Low​ ​58º;​ ​Sunny;​ ​0%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​82º,​ ​Low​ ​73º;​ ​PM​ ​Showers;​ ​40%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​82º,​ ​Low​ ​78º;​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​90%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​85º,​ ​Low​ ​78º;​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​80%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​84º,​ ​Low​ ​78º;​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​80%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​85º,​ ​Low​ ​77º;​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​80%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​86º,​ ​Low​ ​77º;​ ​Thunderstorms;​ ​50%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
Eastern​ ​Daylight​ ​Time
Cell Phone:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Luke​ ​Bullock

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Aaron​ ​Thiele

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline​ ​Boulton

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Lt.​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Caroline​ ​Boulton

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Laura​ ​Rigas

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

-

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:

(b) (6)
2

 Deputy​ ​Communications​ ​Director​ ​(FL)
Press​ ​Secretary​ ​(FL)
Photographer
Advisor​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Assistant​ ​Secretary,​ ​Fish
and​ ​Wildlife​ ​and​ ​Parks

Russell​ ​Newell
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
---SC:
Atlanta:
Okefenokee​ ​NWR:
Big​ ​Cypress/Everglades:
Biscayne:

Park​ ​Casual
Business​ ​Casual
Park​ ​Casual
Park​ ​Casual​ ​(long​ ​sleeves​ ​and​ ​long​ ​pants​ ​recommended​ ​for​ ​the​ ​bugs,​ ​boots​ ​for
Python​ ​hunting);​ ​change​ ​of​ ​clothes​ ​needed​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Everglades
Park​ ​Casual;​ ​Dive​ ​Shirt;​ ​Swim​ ​Gear;​ ​Hat

3

 Monday,​ ​October​ ​2,​ ​2017
Washington,​ ​DC​ ​→​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC
3:30-3:50pm​ ​EDT:

4:37pm​ ​EDT6:19pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Reagan​ ​National​ ​Airport
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Drive​ ​time:
~20​ ​minutes
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​(DCA)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​(CHS)
Flight:
JetBlue​ ​143
Flight​ ​time:
1​ ​hour,​ ​42​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
10A
AiC:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
None
NOTE:​ ​LZ​ ​CONFIRMATION​ ​#​ ​IS​ ​QQLTTQ

-

4:37-6:19pm​ ​EDT:

Wheels​ ​down​ ​Charleston​ ​International​ ​Airport​ ​//​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Vehicles
Location:
5500​ ​International​ ​Boulevard
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​29418

6:30-6:50pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Airport​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Drive​ ​time:
~20​ ​minutes
Note: Call​ ​into​ ​White​ ​House​ ​during​ ​this​ ​drive​ ​re:​ ​afternoon​ ​meeting

6:50-7:00pm:

Personal​ ​Time

7:00-7:15pm:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner

7:15-9:00pm:

Dinner

9:00-9:15pm:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

9:15pm:

RON

Tuesday,​ ​October​ ​3,​ ​2017
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​→​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA
TBD-8:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument​ ​(NPS)
Location:
Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​Visitor​ ​Education​ ​Center
340​ ​Concord​ ​Street
Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​19401
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt ​
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Laura​ ​Rigas

4

 Drive​ ​time:

~20​ ​minutes

8:00-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Fort​ ​Sumter​ ​National​ ​Monument
Note:​ ​Fort​ ​Moultrie​ ​(1214​ ​Middle​ ​Street,​ ​Sullivan’s​ ​Island,​ ​SC​ ​29482)​ ​is​ ​the​ ​HQ;​ ​Fort
Sumter​ ​not​ ​accessible​ ​by​ ​Fort​ ​Moultrie
10:00-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Charleston,​ ​SC​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Drive​ ​Time:
~3​ ​hours,​ ​40​ ​minutes

-

3:00-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Regional​ ​Directors​ ​Meeting
Location:
Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
Room:
Staff:
Attendees:

4:00-5:00pm​ ​EDT:

75​ ​Ted​ ​Turner​ ​Drive​ ​SW
Conference​ ​Room​ ​P78
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​30303
Laura​ ​Rigas
TBD

All​ ​Hands​ ​Meeting
Location:
Richard​ ​B.​ ​Russell​ ​Federal​ ​Building
Room:
Staff:

75​ ​Ted​ ​Turner​ ​Drive​ ​SW
Strom​ ​Auditorium
Laura​ ​Rigas

5:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON
Location:
Atlanta​ ​Hilton​ ​Hotel
255​ ​Courtland​ ​St.​ ​NE
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​30330

6:30-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner​ ​TBD

Wednesday,​ ​October​ ​4,​ ​2017
Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​→​ ​Okefenokee​ ​NWR​ ​→​ ​Jacksonville,​ ​FL
9:05-9:15am​ ​EDT:

WebEx/Conference​ ​Call​ ​into​ ​Royalty​ ​Policy​ ​Committee​ ​Meeting
Location:
RON​ ​//​ ​DOI​ ​Office​ ​Space??
Staff:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Note:
Conference​ ​Call​ ​as​ ​Backup

9:15-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Atlanta,​ ​GA​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
4155​ ​Suwannee​ ​Canal​ ​Road
Folkston,​ ​GA​ ​31537
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Drive​ ​Time:
~4​ ​hours,​ ​30​ ​minutes

-

5

 2:00-5:00pm​ ​EDT:

Tour​ ​of​ ​Okefenokee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
1:30-1:45​ ​Introduction/Overview​ ​of​ ​NWR
1:45-2:00​ ​Overview​ ​of​ ​Greater​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Association​ ​of​ ​Landowners
2:00-2:30​ ​Employee​ ​Q&A
2:30-3:00​ ​Walk​ ​through​ ​Okefenokee​ ​Adventures​ ​(Concessionaire)
3:00-4:30​ ​Boat​ ​Tour​ ​into​ ​Chesser​ ​Prairie​ ​and​ ​Cedar​ ​Hammock​ ​Camping​ ​Shelter

5:00-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Jacksonville,​ ​FL
Location:
Personal​ ​Friend’s​ ​Home
3795​ ​Ortega​ ​Boulevard
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​32210
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Laura​ ​Rigas
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Aaron​ ​Thiele
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

-

6:15-TBDpm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON

6:30-6:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner

6:45-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

8:00-8:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Dinner​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

8:15pm​ ​EDT:

RON

Thursday,​ ​October​ ​5,​ ​2017
Jacksonville,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Clewiston,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Miami,​ ​FL
8:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Jacksonville​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce
Location:
3300​ ​North​ ​Highway​ ​A1A
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34949
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~3​ ​hours,​ ​30​ ​minutes

-

11:30-1:00pm​ ​EDT:

Visit​ ​to​ ​National​ ​Navy​ ​UDT-SEAL​ ​Museum
Location:
3300​ ​North​ ​Highway​ ​A1A
Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34949
Participants:
Rick​ ​Kaiser,​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Ken​ ​Corona,​ ​Assistant​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Staff:
Russell​ ​Newell
Advance:
Caroline​ ​Boulton

1:00-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch
Location:

Harbor​ ​Cove​ ​Bar​ ​&​ ​Grill
1930​ ​Harbortown​ ​Drive

6

 Participants:

Fort​ ​Pierce,​ ​FL​ ​34946
Ken​ ​Corona,​ ​Assistant​ ​Executive​ ​Director
Rick​ ​Kaiser,​ ​Executive​ ​Director

2:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fort​ ​Pierce​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Cape​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Location:
Canal​ ​Point.​ ​FL
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) r
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Russell​ ​Newell
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​25​ ​minutes

3:30-4:15pm​ ​EDT:

Lake​ ​Okeechobee​ ​&​ ​Herbert​ ​Hoover​ ​Dike​ ​Visit
Location:
Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL
Participants:
Governor​ ​Rick​ ​Scott​ ​(TBD)
Shannon​ ​Estenoz,​ ​Director,​ ​Office​ ​of​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​Initiatives
Larry​ ​Williams,​ ​Director,​ ​Ecological​ ​Services,​ ​Fish​ ​&​ ​Wildlife​ ​Service
Kim​ ​Taplin,​ ​Program​ ​Manager,​ ​Ecological​ ​Branch,​ ​U.S.​ ​Army​ ​Corps

of

Press:
Staff:

Advance:
Note:

Engineers
Open
Russell​ ​Newell
Heather​ ​Swift
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Climb​ ​Levee​ ​at​ ​Lake

4:15-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Media​ ​Availability
Location:
Canal​ ​Point,​ ​FL

4:30-5:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Lake​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Location:
Lee​ ​Road​ ​Boat​ ​Ramps
Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
10216​ ​Lee​ ​Road
Boynton​ ​Beach,​ ​FL​ ​33473
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes

5:45-6:00pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Greeted​ ​By:
Refuge​ ​Manager

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 Note:
Note:

Short​ ​safety​ ​briefing
Protection​ ​materials​ ​will​ ​be​ ​provided​ ​(+​ ​mosquito​ ​nets)

6:00-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Sunset​ ​Airboat​ ​Ride​ ​in​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge
Boat​ ​Manifest:
Boat​ ​1:
Boat​ ​2:
Boat​ ​3:
Press:
Closed
Note:
Discuss​ ​NWR​ ​and​ ​Everglades​ ​Restoration​ ​on​ ​boat

7:00-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Loxahatchee​ ​National​ ​Wildlife​ ​Refuge​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:
~1.5​ ​hours

9:00pm​ ​EDT:

RON
Location:

Friday,​ ​October​ ​6,​ ​2017
Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
7:00-9:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Miami​ ​Beach​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:
~2​ ​hours

9:00-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Clyde​ ​Butcher​ ​Gallery​ ​Visit

9:30-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fire​ ​Prairie​ ​Trail

10:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

National​ ​Preserve​ ​Hurricane​ ​Cleanup​ ​Activity​ ​//​ ​Swamp​ ​Buggy​ ​Tour
Note:
Clean​ ​up​ ​at​ ​Fire​ ​Prairie​ ​Trail​ ​(debris)
Press:
Open

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 11:30-12:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Everglades​ ​City
Location:
Gulf​ ​Coast​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
815​ ​Oyster​ ​Bar​ ​Lane
Everglades​ ​City,​ ​FL​ ​34139
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:
~30​ ​minutes

12:15-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch​ ​//​ ​Tour​ ​Damaged​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Sites​ ​//​ ​Meet​ ​with
Hurricane-Impacted​ ​NPS​ ​Staff
Participants:
~15-20​ ​park​ ​employees
Note:
Lunch​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​Friends​ ​group​ ​(TBD)
Note:
Lunch​ ​under​ ​covered​ ​space​ ​with​ ​picnic​ ​tables

1:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Big​ ​Cypress​ ​National​ ​Preserve​ ​Headquarters
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt ​
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Drive​ ​Time:
~15​ ​minutes

2:15-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

All​ ​Southern​ ​Florida​ ​NPS​ ​Employee​ ​Meeting

3:15-4:15pm​ ​EDT:

Briefing​ ​with​ ​Preserve​ ​Staff

4:15-4:45pm​ ​EDT:

Tour​ ​Damaged​ ​Preserve​ ​Headquarter​ ​Facilities

4:45-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Miami
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

Staff​ ​Vehicle:

Staff​ ​Vehicle:

RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt ​
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Heather​ ​Swift

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~2​ ​hours

Saturday,​ ​October​ ​7,​ ​2017
Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park,​ ​FL
5:30-7:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~2​ ​hours

7:00-7:30am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​//​ ​Python​ ​Briefing
Location:
Ernest​ ​F.​ ​Coe​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
40001​ ​State​ ​Highway​ ​9336
Homestead,​ ​FL​ ​33034
Note:
Talk​ ​to​ ​Park​ ​python​ ​removal​ ​experts

7:30-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Python​ ​Hunt​ ​in​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park
Participants:
Pedro​ ​Ramos,​ ​Superintendent
Tom​ ​Rahill,​ ​Park​ ​python​ ​removal​ ​authorized​ ​agent
Military​ ​Veterans
Note:
Capture​ ​by​ ​hand​ ​without​ ​firearms;​ ​any​ ​captured​ ​pythons​ ​will​ ​be
delivered​ ​to​ ​exotic​ ​species​ ​lab

9:30-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Clean​ ​Up​ ​//​ ​Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Anhinga​ ​Trail
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Drive​ ​Time:
~15​ ​minutes

10:00-10:30am​ ​EDT:

Media​ ​Availability​ ​with​ ​CODEL
Location:​ ​Anhinga​ ​Trail

10:30-11:15am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flamingo
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:

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 Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​15​ ​minutes
11:15-12:30pm​ ​EDT:

Boat​ ​Ride​ ​on​ ​Florida​ ​Bay

12:45-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Lunch​ ​in​ ​Maintenance​ ​Area

1:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Tour​ ​Hurricane​ ​Damaged​ ​Facilities

2:15-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

Meet​ ​with​ ​Florida​ ​Bay​ ​Commercial​ ​Operators

3:15-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Everglades​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour

4:30-5:30pm​ ​EDT:

Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center​ ​Visit
Location:
Homestead,​ ​FL

5:30-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:

RZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Marshall​ ​Critchfield
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Heather​ ​Swift
Caroline​ ​Boulton
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour,​ ​30​ ​minutes
6:15-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time

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 6:30-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

Sunday,​ ​October​ ​8,​ ​2017
Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park
9:00-10:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters
Location:
Homestead,​ ​FL

10:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Overview​ ​of​ ​Park​ ​//​ ​Hurricane​ ​Clean​ ​Up​ ​at​ ​Park

11:30-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Tour​ ​Park​ ​Islands,​ ​Stiltsville,​ ​Convoy​ ​Point​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​//​ ​Lunch​ ​//​ ​Scuba​ ​Diving
//​ ​Lionfish​ ​Hunting

3:30-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Biscayne​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON

Monday,​ ​October​ ​9,​ ​2017
Miami,​ ​FL
Personal

Tuesday,​ ​October​ ​10,​ ​2017
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​→​ ​Washington,​ ​DC
5:30-5:50am​ ​EDT:

6:54am​ ​EDT9:29am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Miami​ ​International​ ​Airport
Location:
2100​ ​Northwest​ ​42nd​ ​Avenue
Miami,​ ​FL​ ​33126
Wheels​ ​up​ ​Miami,​ ​FL​ ​(MIA)​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​(DCA)
Flight:
American​ ​Airlines​ ​2347
Flight​ ​time:
2​ ​hours,​ ​35​ ​minutes
RZ​ ​Seat:
19D
AiC:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff:
NOTE:​ ​American​ ​is​ ​only​ ​nonstop​ ​option

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Executive Director’s Recommendation
Commission Meeting: October 5, 2017

PROJECT

NCPC FILE NUMBER

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Modification
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Bound by Independence Avenue, 4th, and
6th Streets, SW, and by the Lyndon B.
Johnson – U.S. Department of Education
Headquarters Building
Washington, DC

6694

SUBMITTED BY

United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service on behalf of the Dwight
D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
REVIEW AUTHORITY

Commemorative Works

NCPC MAP FILE NUMBER

1.71(73.10)44551
APPLICANT’S REQUEST

Approval of revised preliminary and
final site and building plans
PROPOSED ACTION

Approve revised preliminary and
final site and building plans
ACTION ITEM TYPE

Staff Presentation

per 40 U.S.C. § 8905

PROJECT SUMMARY
The National Park Service (NPS), on behalf of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
(EMC), has submitted revised preliminary and final site and building plans for the Dwight D.
Eisenhower Memorial Modification. Congress authorized the memorial under P.L. 106-79,
enacted October 25, 1999, as amended. The memorial is located in Southwest Washington, DC on
a four-acre site at the intersection of Maryland and Independence Avenues, between 4th and 6th
Streets, immediately to the north of the Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) Building U.S. Department
of Education Headquarters. The Commission originally approved the final site and building plans
for the Eisenhower Memorial at its July 9, 2015 meeting. As a result of further consultation with
the Eisenhower family, the Commission provided comments on a revised concept design on
February 2, 2017. At the time, the revised concept included three key modifications that altered
the thematic context and narrative of the memorial: revising the art on the tapestry from a
composite view of Abilene, Kansas to a contemporary peacetime aerial image of the beach at
Normandy, France; relocating the young Eisenhower statue from the center of the memorial core
to the LBJ pedestrian promenade, between the memorial and the Department of Education
Building; and removing four canopy trees from the previously approved landscape plan to open
up views of the revised tapestry.
On May 18, 2017 the applicant installed a three-panel tapestry mockup at the National Building
Museum. The mockup was available for consulting parties and the Commission of Fine Arts
review. Based on previous comments from the Commission and other stakeholders regarding the
legibility and transparency of the tapestry, and after further study of the mockup, the design team
concluded that a graphic approach to the Normandy landscape with higher contrast would improve
the image clarity against the backdrop of the LBJ building. The applicant has revised the tapestry

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art from a photograph of the Normandy coastline to a more abstract drawing of the Normandy
cliffs, focusing on the iconic Pointe du Hoc at the center of the composition. The design
refinements also include the relocation of the statue of Eisenhower as a young man from the LBJ
promenade, which is located behind the tapestry, to the memorial foreground at the entry plaza on
the northwest corner of the site, near the intersection of Independence Avenue and 6th Street, SW.
The sculptor has refined the pose of the life-sized young Eisenhower figure, which is now seated
on a 30-inch high limestone podium looking toward the memorial. A new six-foot tall by fifteenfoot long inscription wall, similar to other limestone blocks within the memorial core, is adjacent
to the statue along the south edge of the plaza. An excerpt from Eisenhower’s 1945 Abilene
Homecoming Speech is carved into the wall.
The landscape design retains four proposed large trees adjacent to the memorial core that had been
removed from the revised concept design, and revises the species of the central tree, located in
front of the memorial core from London Plane to Bur Oak to give the central grove of trees a
stronger character and presence and match the adjacent tree species. Additionally, an existing street
tree originally proposed to remain on 6th Street, SW will be replaced with Swamp White Oak due
to poor health. This tree species is consistent with the other proposed street trees along the west
edge of the memorial.
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On February 2, 2017, the Commission commented favorably on a revised concept design
for the Eisenhower Memorial. With its comments, the Commission found that the overall
placement, scale, and assembly of the primary memorial elements had not significantly
changed since the 2015 final approval; and that the revised memorial design concept
continued to satisfy the site selection design principles adopted by the Commission in 2006.
In February 2017, the Commission requested additional visual studies and a mock-up of
the revised tapestry on-site; a revised lighting plan; and additional Section 106
consultation. The Commission expressed concerns regarding the transparency and
proportion of the tapestry image and the new location of the young Eisenhower sculpture.
The key changes since the revised concept approval are revising the tapestry art with a
more abstract drawing of the cliffs of Normandy; relocating the young Eisenhower
sculpture from the LBJ promenade to the northwest entry plaza, refining the sculpture pose
and configuration; adding a new inscription wall with the Abilene Homecoming Speech
near the relocated sculpture; and retaining four large trees previously considered for
removal.
The subject of the new tapestry design is still the Normandy coastline, featuring Pointe du
Hoc at the center of the composition. However, the image is now an interpretive line
drawing rather than a photo montage. The design team has eliminated the sky, focused on
the landscape in the foreground, and added some shaded accents on the vertical face of the
cliffs. The revised image is now centered within the frame of the tapestry.
Twenty percent of the tapestry panels have no linework other than the base structural grid
of the panel, which provides one hundred percent transparency. The current tapestry image
has an average opacity of 17 percent. The previous tapestry had an average opacity of 55
percent.

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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) approved the revised final design for the
memorial conditioned upon further refinement of the tapestry on September 20, 2017. CFA
found that the artistic design solution for the tapestry was appropriate, and achieved a
balance between photographic realism and abstraction. They noted that the gestural quality
of the drawing conveyed emotion through line, tone, and contrast.
The design team has provided two tapestry aesthetic mockups since the NCPC revised
concept review. The first one was installed on May 18, 2017 at the National Building
Museum grounds and the second one was installed on September 20, 2017 in front of the
LBJ Building. Both mockups were available for CFA and consulting parties review. The
latest mockup of the revised art will be available in the morning prior to the Commission
meeting.
In accordance with Stipulation 11 of the Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA),
NPS issued an updated final determination of effect on September 7, 2017. NPS determined
that the design changes would not result in any new adverse effects or intensify any
previously identified adverse effects on historic properties.
The DC State Historic Preservation Officer reviewed the latest mockup and concurred with
NPS’s final determination of effect on September 20, 2017, noting that although the
tapestry would be clearly visible in front of the Department of Education Building, a
significant number of individual panels would be blank, thus allowing the elevation of the
National Register of Historic Places-listed building to remain fully legible.
In April 2014, NCPC engaged experts from the National Institute of Standards and
Technology, the United States Department of Defense, and the Smithsonian Institution to
assist in evaluating the results of the applicant’s numerous tapestry durability tests. Based
on the evaluation performed by this third party, the Commission found that the results of
the durability tests conducted by the applicant showed the tapestry materials and panel
welds to be resistant to corrosion and mechanically sound. The revised art does not alter
the tapestry material, fabrication methods or durability. Therefore, the test results remain
valid.

RECOMMENDATION
Approves the revised preliminary and final site and building plans for the Dwight D. Eisenhower
Memorial Modification.
Confirms that the revised preliminary and final plans continue to satisfy the site selection design
principles adopted by the Commission.
Notes that the applicant has modified the tapestry image to address the Commission’s comments
regarding the level of transparency and overall proportion of the image on the tapestry. The
applicant provided additional visual studies and a mockup on-site as requested by the Commission.
Finds that the tapestry image preserves views to and from the Lyndon Baines Johnson Building
U.S. Department of Education Headquarters.

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Finds that the revised image does not alter the tape stiy material , panel welds or fabricati on
method s. Therefore , the durability standards , maintenance and operat ional protocols remain
consistent with previ ous test results included in the Tapeshy Engineering and Technical Data
Summary, volumes one and two dated Febrna1y 2014 , and the Tapestry Technical Data
Supplemental Submission, dated June 2015.
Notes that the young Eisenhower sculpture has been relocated from the Lynd on Baine s Johnson
(LBJ) Promenade, behind the tapestiy , to the memorial foreground as reque sted by the
Collllllission .
Supports the retention of the four canopy ti·ees previously considered for removal becau se they
sti·engthen the notion of a memorial within a park , frame the Maiyland Avenue viewshed , and
prov ide shade.
Notes that the applicant has responded to the Commissio n 's requests by providing an updated
lighting plan ; and conducting additional Section 106 consultatio n .
PROJECT REVIEW TIMELINE
Previous actions

September 7, 2006 - Approval of memorial site and design principle s.
Febrnary 3, 2011 - Approval of comments on three concept design
alternatives.
October 6, 2011 - Info1mation presen tation on proposed design .
April 3, 2014 - Disapproval of prelimina1y site and building plan s on the
account of the propo sed scale and configuration of the tapestries and
inconsistency with three design principle s.
September 4, 2014 - Info1mation presentation on propo sed revised
prelimina1y design.
October 2, 2014 - Approval of revised preliminary site and building plans
including the Memorial Info1mation Center.
November 6, 2014 - Info1mation presentation on lighting, perimeter
security, and pedestrian circulation .
July 9, 2015-Appro val of final site and building plan s for the Dwight D.
Eisenhower Memo1ial.
July 9, 2015-Appro val of transfer of jurisdiction of Maryland Avenue
between 4th and 6th Sti·eets, SW along with po1tions of the sidewalk along
4th Street, 6th Street, and Independence Avenue, SW to the Natio nal Pai·k
Se1vice in order to create a unified site for the Dwight D. Eisenhower
Memorial. Approv al of comments to the Council of the District of
Columbia on the propo sed closing of Maiy land Avenue between 4th and 6th
Street, SW (NCPC file No. 7684).

Febrnary 2, 2017 - Approval of comments on revised concept design .

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Remaining actions
(anticipated)

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None

PROJECT ANALYSIS
Executive Summary

Staffs analysis of the revised prelimina1y an d final plans for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memor ial
builds upon the recommendation presente d dming revised concept review in Febmaiy 20 17 as
well as final approval in July 20 15. The main po1t ion of this repo1t focuses on the modifications
made since the Commission 's revised concept review and how the applicant has responded to the
Commission 's comments as well as comments from other stakeholders. The an alysis also includes
a brief review of the project's consistency with NCPC's adopted site selection design principles,
the project's confonn ance with the National Capital Planning Act and the Commemorative Works
Act. The cmTent design addresses previous commission concerns. Therefore, staff recommends
that the Commission approve the preliminary and final site and building plan s for the Dwight
D. Eisenhower Memorial Modification.
Analysis

Previous Commission Comments
On Febmaiy 2, 20 17, the Commission commented favorably on a revised concept design for the
Eisenhower Memorial. At the time, the applicant proposed three modificat ions since the
Commission 's 20 15 approval of final site and building plans for the Dwight D. Eisenhower. The
proposed modifications included:
1. Revising the image on the tapest:Iy from a landscape scene of Abilene, Kansas
(Eisenhower's hometown) to a contemporaiy peacetime aerial image of the Nonn andy
coast, France, from th e sea looking towai·ds th e land, with Pointe Du Hoc at the center,
depicting Omaha and Utah beaches on each side , in remembrance of the sacrifices of DDay;
2. Relocating the statue of young Eisenhower from the overlook at the center of the memorial
to the LBJ Promenade neai· the Depaitme nt of Education ent:I-ance
; and
3. Removing fom can opy ti·ees adjacent to the memorial core to increase the views of the
revised tapest:Iy image from the approved planting plan .
The Commission provided two findings an d requested additional info1mation before prel iminaiy
and final review . The Commission found the overall placement, scale an d assembly of the primaiy
memorial elements had not significantly changed since the July 2015 final approval, including the
stainless steel tapest:Iy an d suppo1ting colonnade, freestanding colmnns, memorial core,
lan dscaping, and info1mation center. fu addition, the Commission found that the revised memorial
design concept continued to satisfy the seven site selection design principles adopted by the
Commission in September 2006. The Commission requested the following infonn ation :

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Additional visual studies and a mockup of the revised tapestry on-site addressing any
impacts on the LBJ Building through the tapestry, the memorial itself and surrounding
context.
A revised lighting plan that considered the relocated young Eisenhower sculpture.
Additional Section 106 consultation to ensure that the proposed design changes would not
intensify adverse effects.

During the meeting, the Commission’s concerns focused on the proportion and transparency of the
tapestry image, and the new location of the young Eisenhower statue. They did not find the
arguments for these changes very compelling and requested more information regarding these
changes. Specifically, the Commission provided the following comments:
1)

The Commission questioned the ability to read and recognize the coastline of
Normandy and distinguish between the water, land, and sky from the presentation
materials. They noted that the majority of the coast falls within the lower part of the
tapestry resulting in an image that is largely composed by clouds. As a result, the
horizon line would not be legible especially since it sits below the tree canopy of the
site. They noted that by lowering the horizon line from the original Kansas landscape
image, the image gained transparency by adding a lot of sky, but compromised
coherence. They recommended raising the horizon line. They also noted that the
image seemed forced and stretched to fit the 447-foot long canvas size, and
recommended to further study the image proportion and composition in relationship
to the size of the tapestry.

2)

The Commission raised concerns about removing the young Eisenhower sculpture
from a central location at the memorial core to the LBJ promenade, behind the
tapestry, where it could no longer be seen. At the time, the young Eisenhower
sculpture was not visible from Maryland Avenue, as the sculpture was seated on a low
(3-foot-tall) pedestal behind the memorial core. The Commission was not convinced
with the new location of the young Eisenhower statue. There were still outstanding
questions of why it could not be located at a more visible location, perhaps at one of
the corners of the site, and what would happen if GSA decided to sell the Department
of Education building and redevelop the site in the future and the proposed children’s
art work programming on the LBJ promenade changes overtime. This location also
created circulation conflicts with the proposed outdoor seating and gathering areas
along the promenade. They suggested that the applicant continue to study a more
prominent location in the memorial foreground.

Design Review Summary
Since the February 2017 revised concept, the applicant installed a three-panel mockup of the
revised tapestry with the Normandy design on May 18, 2017, in conjunction with the Commission
of Fine Arts (CFA) meeting at the National Building Museum’s east parking lot. In accordance
with Stipulation 11 of the Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), the tapestry mockup
was available for signatories, invited signatories, and consulting parties. Concurrently, CFA
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development of the revisions to the memorial's design, including the proportion and transparency
of the tapestry image, removal of four large trees, and the location of the young Eisenhower. CFA
requested that a second, larger mock-up be provided on-site, in front of the Department of
Education Building and recommended the team continue to refine the image and the fabrication
methods of the tapestry to improve the image clarity. Similarly, the SHPO expressed concerns
about the tapestry mockup and was unable to make a determination regarding the potential for new
or intensified adverse effects until they had an opportunity to review the mockup at the Eisenhower
Memorial site.
Responses to Previous Commission Comments
Based on previous comments from the Commission and other stakeholders, and after further study
of the May 18, 2017 tapestry mockup, the design team concluded that a graphic approach to the
Normandy landscape with higher contrast would be more successful for improving image clarity
against the backdrop of the Lyndon B. Johnson building. The applicant has made the following
design refinements:
1. Revised Tapestry
2. Relocated Young Eisenhower Sculpture and New Inscription Wall with Abilene
Homecoming Speech
3. Retained four added trees previously proposed for removal
4. Updated Lighting Plan
1. Revised Tapestry
Last February, the Commission requested additional visual studies and a mock-up of the revised
tapestry that address any impacts to the Lyndon B. Johnson Department of Education
Headquarters including views of the building through the tapestry, the memorial itself, and
surrounding context.
The applicant has provided additional visual studies of the memorial with the revised tapestry,
including an aerial view of the memorial physical model, a view from the center of the memorial
core, and a view looking south at the northwest entry plaza. The applicant has also provided night
views of Maryland Avenue towards the Capitol, memorial core, and northwest entry plaza. In
addition, the applicant provided an aesthetic mockup of the revised tapestry in front of the LBJ
Building on September 20, 2017. The progress mockup consisted of two panels, showing different
density approaches: a denser panel (more opaque) and a lighter panel (more transparent).
Although, the final result will include a combination of light and dark panels, the simplified
linework achieves higher transparency levels by eliminating the sky. It allows reciprocal views of
the LBJ building. The design team has also addressed the Commission’s concerns regarding the
tapestry image proportion and level of transparency; focusing on the landscape foreground and
enlarging the Pointe du Hoc cliffs.
The proposed tapestry remains approximately 447 feet long by 60 feet wide supported by columns
that are approximately 80 feet tall and 10 feet in diameter. The tapestry is centered on the LBJ
Building approximately 71 feet from the building’s north façade. The bottom of the tapestry is
raised 20 feet above the ground plane to allow pedestrian passage underneath with the top of the
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The tapestry itself is composed of approximately 596 panels, each panel measures three feet in
width by fifteen feet in vertical length.
The following summarizes how the applicant addressed previous Commission comments
regarding the proportion and transparency of the tapestry image.
Proportion: The Commission questioned the ability to read and recognize the coastline of
Normandy and distinguish between the water, land, and sky from the presentation materials. They
noted that the majority of the coast falls within the lower part of the tapestry resulting in an image
that is largely composed by clouds. They recommended raising the horizon line. They also noted
that the image seemed forced and stretched to fit the 447-foot long canvas size, and recommended
to further study the image proportion and composition in relationship to the size of the tapestry.
In response to the Commission’s comments, the image is now centered within the frame of the
tapestry, and fits the tapestry proportionally, leaving blank spaces around the frame. The image
now focusses on the landscape instead of the water and sky. The landscape fades away around the
east, west and south edges of the tapestry.
Transparency: Early in the design process, the design team established maximum opacity levels
for engineering purposes for the 2011 tapestry mockup of the Kansas Landscape. These
conservative values were developed for a wind tunnel test for the structural design of the cable net
and columns, with the expectation that the real density levels would be less than these maximum
values. The 60-foot tall tapestry was divided into three approximately equal horizontal sections.
The opacity on the tapestry ranged from approximately 95 percent solid along the bottom of the
image, transitioning to about 50 percent open in the middle and at the top about 20 percent opaque.
The February 2017 revised tapestry with the Normandy image followed similar transparency
levels. According to the estimated densities diagram, the transparency levels of the tapestry were
maintained from the previous Kansas Landscape to ensure views to the LBJ Building and retain
the building’s identity. In general, both tapestries were more transparent towards the sky and
denser at the bottom.
The current tapestry image has a graphic linework with some shaded accents on the vertical face
of the cliffs and is more open and transparent. The applicant has indicated that 20 percent of the
panels will be blank, without any linework other than the base structural grid of the panel, which
will be 100 percent transparent. This is due to the elimination of the sky, and the way the cliffs and
water fade on the edges of the tapestry, providing a floating effect. The design team has provided
an opacity level diagram for comparison purposes, showing a similar conservative approach from
the original tapestry design. The diagram shows that the 60-foot tall tapestry is divided into three
approximately equal sections. The maximum opacity levels range from 10 percent opaque at the
bottom to 30 percent opaque in the middle and 10 percent opaque at the top. Overall, the tapestry
has equal transparency levels at the upper and lower sections, and is denser in the middle.
When comparing the current estimated density levels to the previous Kansas Landscape image,
staff finds the following:

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The top section of the previous image provided the greatest transparency levels, with 20
percent opaque. The top section of the current image provides 10 percent opacity. The top
portion of the current image is more transparent.
The middle section of the previous image was 50 percent opaque. The middle section of
the current tapestry, which represents the densest area of the image, is now 30 percent
opaque. The middle section of the current image is more transparent.
The lower section of the previous image provided the least level of transparency with 95
percent opacity. The lower section of the current image is now 10 percent opaque, which
significantly improves transparency levels. The top and bottom portions are now more
transparent.

As shown in the opacity diagrams shown in page 22 in the attached powerpoint, overall, the revised
tapestry will be more transparent than the previous Kansas landscape and will not block reciprocal
views to and from the LBJ building. The simplification of the linework and the lack of sky and
clouds contributes to the transparency levels.
During the September 20, 2017 mockup review, NCPC staff accessed the LBJ Building third floor
offices, and confirmed that the revised tapestry maintains an adequate level of transparency from
the LBJ building looking out into the memorial site and surrounding buildings. The tapestry allows
views to the exterior through the voids and shaded areas from the interior of the LBJ building.
Similarly, looking from the memorial site, staff found that the LBJ building façade is visible
through the tapestry and maintains a strong urban presence.
Based on the analysis presented above, staff notes that the applicant has modified the tapestry
image to address the Commission’s comments regarding level of transparency and the
overall proportion of the image on the tapestry. The applicant provided additional visual
studies and a mockup on-site as requested by the Commission. Staff also finds that the image
preserves views to and from the Lyndon Baines Johnson Building U.S. Department of
Education Headquarters.
2. Relocated Young Eisenhower Sculpture and New Inscription Wall
As mentioned in the previous Commission’s comments section above, during the February 2017
concept review, the Commission expressed concerns about removing the young Eisenhower
sculpture from the center of the memorial to a less visible and prominent location at the LBJ
promenade, behind the tapestry. The design team has further refined the statue of Eisenhower as a
young man in response to previous Commission comments.
Eisenhower’s legacy has a strong relationship to the context of this precinct. The National Air and
Space Museum (NASM), the Federal Aviation Administration Building (FAA), the US
Department of Education building, and the US Department of Health and Human Services building
all have ties to Eisenhower’s achievements. These strong thematic relationships were a
contributing factor in the 2006 site selection process. The applicant considered this relationships
in order to select a location for the young Eisenhower sculpture.

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The applicant considered two other locations for the Young Eisenhower statue, including a central
location at the intersection of the Memorial Overlook and the LBJ Promenade near the top of west
the ramp, and another option on the LBJ promenade, near the entry to the LBJ Department of
Education. Based on previous Commission comments, the statue is now located at the northwest
plaza entrance into the memorial, this location balances the southeastern side of the memorial with
the Information Center. The artist has refined the sculpture pose, with the figure seated on a 30”
high podium to provide a sense of intimacy as visitors enter the site and allow them to walk around
the sculpture. The design team introduced an inscription wall with an excerpt from the
Homecoming speech that Eisenhower gave upon his return to Abilene in 1945. In this speech,
Eisenhower references his strong connection with his hometown of Abilene, Kansas. According
to the submission materials, the sculpture showing the Kansas youth and the Abilene Homecoming
inscription encourages visitors entering the memorial to connect with Eisenhower’s personal story
as an American story.
The new design for the Young Eisenhower sculpture and Abilene Homecoming Inscription wall
has resulted in moving two benches from the south edge of the northwest entry plaza to the eastern
edge of this plaza. The total number of benches remains the same as the 2015 approved design.
There are 35 benches on the project. Each bench is ten feet long.
The location of the sculpture and new inscription wall complements the memorial thematic
organization and chronological events during Eisenhower’s life. The west side of the memorial is
devoted to honoring Eisenhower’s career as a military officer, and includes the General
Eisenhower Element to the west of the memorial core and the General Eisenhower
Commemorative Column in the northwest corner of the site.
The location of the young Eisenhower sculpture near the General Eisenhower Column, which
commemorates the Supreme Allied Commander and includes a bronze symbol mounted at eye
level depicting the 5-star General Insignia, strengthens the symbolic narrative and sense of place
of the west plaza. It also announces the entrance into the memorial park, similar to the way in
which the Continuum sculpture, located across Independence Avenue on axis with 6th Street,
announces the NASM’s south entrance. The location of sculptural elements along the west side is
consistent with the surrounding context. The Delta Solar sculpture, located on the west end of the
NASM grounds, acts as the portal to the National Mall. Lastly, given the pedestrian circulation
patterns along Independence Avenue and 7th Street and the proximity to the L’Enfant metro station,
more visitors will arrive from the west side of the memorial.
The new six-foot tall by fifteen-foot long inscription wall plays an important role framing the
southern edge of the plaza. The intermediate height of the wall reinforces the transition from
human scale of the young Eisenhower sculpture to the larger memorial elements, such as the
adjacent monumental column. Therefore, staff finds that the placement of the young Eisenhower
sculpture and related inscription wall at the entry plaza on the northwest corner of the site
complements the memorial elements and thematic organization; relates to the surrounding context;
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Staff notes that the young Eisenhower sculpture has been relocated from the Lyndon Baines
Johnson (LBJ) Promenade, behind the tapestry, to the memorial foreground as requested by
the Commission.
3. Retained four added trees previously proposed for removal
The landscape planting plan has returned to the previously approved 2015 design. In February
2017, the team proposed the removal of four trees adjacent to the Memorial core to increase views
to the tapestry. The tree removal has been reconsidered, and is no longer being proposed. The
current design proposes a species revision at the memorial core center tree from a London Plane
to a Bur Oak to give the central grove of trees a stronger character and presence. Additionally, an
existing street tree originally proposed to remain on Sixth Street, SW, is being replaced with a
Swamp White Oak in the current design to match the other proposed street trees along the west
edge of the memorial. The existing tree is being removed from the project due to the poor health.
In its January 23, 2017 meeting, CFA did not support the proposed removal of the four canopy
trees from the design, commenting that this removal would reduce shade for visitors to the
Memorial while not appreciably improving the perception of the tapestry. During the February
2017 concept review, NCPC staff noted in the staff report that the removal of four canopy trees
would affect the urban tree canopy and shade along the proposed public space; however the impact
would not be significant. In addition, staff found that the overall landscape design continued to
respect the alignment of trees and frame the Maryland Avenue cartway, framing the Capitol vista.
Maintaining the trees will contribute to this shaded oasis along Independence Avenue and improve
the visitor experience. Therefore, staff supports the retention of the four canopy trees
previously considered for removal because they strengthen the notion of a memorial within
a park, frame the Maryland Avenue viewshed and provide shade.
4. Updated Lighting Plan
In February 2017, the Commission requested a revised lighting plan consistent with the overall
lighting design for the memorial that considers the relocated young Eisenhower sculpture and its
associated inscription wall. The lighting plan is the same as the previously approved design with
the addition of lighting for the sculpture of Eisenhower as a young man and the new inscription
wall at the Northwest Entry Plaza. The applicant has provided updated lighting plans, a perspective
night view of the memorial core, and a rendering of the Homecoming Speech Inscription Wall and
the figure of Eisenhower as a young man looking south.
The applicant proposes to illuminate the sculpture of Eisenhower as a youth with a single projector
designed to focus on the statue. The Homecoming Speech inscription wall will have linear
uplighting at the base of the wall similar to the Memorial core inscription walls.
Lastly, the Commission requested the applicant conduct additional Section 106 consultation to
ensure that the proposed design changes would not result in new or intensified adverse effects to
historic properties. This topic is discussed in more detail in the National Historic Preservation Act
section. Therefore, staff notes that the applicant has responded to the Commission’s requests
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2006 Site Selection Design Principles
In 2006, at the time NCPC approved the site for the memorial, the Commission adopted the
following design principles to preserve and enhance the unique character of this site and establish
a new green space within the context of L’Enfant’s plan for Washington DC:
1. Preserve reciprocal views to and from the U.S. Capitol along Maryland Avenue, SW.
2. Enhance the nature of the site as one in a sequence of public spaces embellishing the
Maryland Avenue vista.
3. Create a unified memorial site that integrates the disparate parcels into a meaningful and
functional public gathering place that also unifies the surrounding precinct.
4. Reflect L’Enfant Plan principles by shaping the memorial site as a separate and distinct
public space that complements the Department of Education Headquarters and other
surrounding buildings.
5. Respect and complement the architecture of the surrounding precinct.
6. Respect the building lines of the surrounding rights-of-way and the alignment of trees
along Maryland Avenue.
7. Incorporate significant green space into the design of the memorial.
Fulfillment of the design principles were required as mitigation in the Finding of No Significant
Impact for NCPC’s approval of the site. As included in the February 2017 staff report, the overall
placement, scale and assembly of the primary memorial elements have not significantly changed
since the 2015 final approval, including the stainless steel tapestry and supporting colonnade,
freestanding columns, memorial core, landscaping, and information center. As such, staff
confirms that the revised preliminary and final plans continue to satisfy the site selection
design principles adopted by the Commission.
CONFORMANCE TO EXISTING PLANS, POLICIES AND RELATED GUIDANCE
Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Modification is consistent with the policies in the Federal
Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital. In particular, the project meets the
objectives of the Urban Design; Federal Environment; Historic Preservation; Visitors and
Commemoration; and Parks and Open Space Elements.
As noted in previous recommendations, the Historic Preservation Element encourages the
placement of memorials along L’Enfant avenues in a manner that protects historic views and
vistas, the settings of historic properties, and the openness of L’Enfant rights-of-way. The policies
place a heavy emphasis on protecting the integrity, form, and design of the L’Enfant Plan’s system
of streets and reservations from inappropriate new buildings and physical incursions. The two
freestanding columns that have replaced the previously proposed east and west tapestries have
reduced the impacts on the L’Enfant Plan. The number of memorial elements that encroach into
the Maryland Avenue right-of-way and viewshed has been minimized when compared to earlier
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in the Maryland Avenue 160-foot right-of-way, but the view towards the Capitol has increased
from 95 to 135 feet in width and retains a horizontal orientation. The final design was successful
in balancing an appropriate scale for a Presidential memorial with the surrounding historic context.
The revised preliminary and final plans remain consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Memorials and Museums Master Plan
Since the overall placement, scale and assembly of the primary memorial elements have not
significantly changed since final approval, our earlier determination remains valid, and the revised
preliminary and final plans continue to be consistent with the 2M Plan. As noted in the July 2015
and October 2014 staff recommendations, elimination of the east and west tapestries reduced the
perceived mass and scale of the memorial in a manner that is more balanced with regard to the
treatment of the Maryland Avenue viewshed. Additionally, the 2M Plan promotes a memorial on
this site that allows for public gatherings as well as a commemorative reflection. The use of the
two freestanding columns defines the perimeter of the park space within the larger site and
surrounding urban environment. The overall result is a memorial core contained within a park. The
final design successfully balances the establishment of a memorial to President Dwight D.
Eisenhower and the need to protect public open space in the District of Columbia by having this
site also function as a public park. The revised plan does not affect the notion of a memorial within
a park and continues to allow both public gatherings as well as a commemorative reflection.
National Historic Preservation Act
Both NCPC and NPS have an independent responsibility under Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act. NPS and NCPC consulted with the District of Columbia State Historic
Preservation Officer (DC SHPO) and several other consulting parties through the Section 106
process. Collectively, they determined that the undertaking would have an adverse effect on the
L’Enfant and McMillan Plans, the National Mall, the LBJ Building and its northern plaza, the
Wilbur Wright Federal Building, the National Air and Space Museum, and the Wilbur J. Cohen
Building, which are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. As a
result of this determination, the NPS, NCPC, DC SHPO, the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation (ACHP), and the Eisenhower Memorial Commission (EMC) entered into a
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on March 1, 2012 for five years pursuant to Section 106 of
the National Historic Preservation Act in order to address the adverse effects that would result
from the establishment of the Eisenhower Memorial. On March 1, 2017, the MOA expired
pursuant to its duration provision, resulting in the reissuance of a new MOA for a period of five
years beginning on May 3, 2017.
Following the Commission’s preliminary approval, NPS continued consultation under Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act in accordance with the MOA. NPS held a Section 106
meeting December 9th, 2014 for signatories and consulting parties. Following this consultation,
NPS circulated their final determination of effect on the final design for the project. NPS issued a
Final Determination of Effect, per Stipulation 11 of the MOA, on May 8, 2015. In the final
determination of effect, NPS concluded that “no new or intensified adverse effects on historic
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NPS’ final determination of effect and noted that the adverse effects had been minimized
sufficiently to achieve the goals of the Section 106 process.
In order to fulfil the design consultation stipulations included in the MOA, at its February, 2017
meeting, the Commission requested that the applicant conduct additional Section 106 consultation
to ensure that the proposed design changes would not result in new or intensified adverse effects
to historic properties. In accordance with Stipulation 11 of the MOA, NPS issued a second final
determination of effect on May 5, 2017 based on recent design changes. At the time, NPS
determined that these changes would not result in new adverse effects or intensify the previously
identified adverse effects to historic properties. NPS circulated its final determination of effect on
May 8, 2017 and a revised tapestry mockup was available on May 18, 2017 at the National
Building Museum’s east parking lot for the signatories, invited signatories, and consulting parties.
The DC SHPO provided a comment letter on May 19, 2017 noting that the Department of
Education Building was recently listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and given
CFA’s concerns, the SHPO needed to make certain that they understood how the proposed tapestry
revisions would affect the historic building. Therefore, they were unable to make a meaningful
and informed determination regarding the potential for new or intensified adverse effects until they
had an opportunity to review a second mockup at the Eisenhower Memorial site, as requested by
CFA during the May 18, 2017 meeting.
On September 7, 2017 NPS circulated a third final determination of effect based on the preliminary
and final design modifications. NPS concluded that the tapestry would be as transparent as the
previously approved design of the Kansas Landscape. The DC SHPO reviewed a revised tapestry
mockup and concurred with NPS’s final determination of effect on September 20, 2017, noting
that although the tapestry would be clearly visible in front of the Department of Education
Building, a significant number of individual panels would be blank, thus allowing the elevation of
the National Register of Historic Places-listed building to remain fully legible. NPS received one
comment from an unaffiliated individual that is part of the Company of Military Historians related
to the artistic interpretation of the tapestry. This comment was not specifically related to the basis
of the final determination of effect.
National Environmental Policy Act
To fulfill its obligation under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), NPS, in association
with EMC, completed the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Design Environmental Assessment
(EA) in September 2011, which analyzed three design alternatives and a no action alternative. The
EA prepared for the memorial design tiers off of the project’s June 2006 Site Selection EA. NCPC
also has an independent NEPA obligation resulting from its approval authority over the project,
and thus was a cooperating agency in the preparation of the EA. GSA was also a cooperating
agency. The EA analyzed each of the alternatives for impacts to the following environmental topic
areas: cultural resources; including aesthetics, viewshed, archeological, and historic; hazardous
materials and waste; park operations and management; soils; transportation systems; vegetation;
visitor use and experience; and water resources.

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The NPS solicited public input on the scope and content of the EA byway of public meetings and
its Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website. The final EA was also made
available for a 30-day public comment period from September 19, 2011, to October 19, 2011. On
March 6, 2012, following review and consideration of the comments received, NPS issued a
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for implementation of EA Alternative #3, Maryland
Park/Tapestry alternative.
NCPC relied upon the Site Selection EA to issue its August 31, 2006, Finding of No Significant
Impact which found approval of the memorial site would not significantly affect the human
environment on the condition that the applicant design the memorial using the design principles.
NCPC’s FONSI incorporated these design principles as required mitigation. In October 2014 with
its preliminary approval the Commission found that an action to approve the memorial design
would not cause significant impacts to the human environment based upon the content of the two
EAs prepared for the project, and the finding that the memorial design satisfied the required
mitigation contained in the 2006 Site Selection FONSI. With the final approval for the project, in
July 2015, the Commission confirmed that the action to approve the final plans would not have a
significant impact on the human environment.
National Capital Planning Act
The National Capital Planning Act established NCPC as the central planning agency for the federal
government in the National Capital Region for purposes of preserving the important historical and
natural features of the nation’s capital. NCPC carries out this important mission partly through its
mandate to develop, jointly with the Mayor of the District of Columbia, a Comprehensive Plan for
the National Capital. In addition to various polices intended to protect and enhance parks, open
space, and the natural environment, the Comprehensive Plan contains several policies intended to
preserve historic and potentially historic resources. Several of these policies aim to protect the
historic L’Enfant and McMillan Plans. In October 2014, the Commission found the preliminary
plans for the memorial to be consistent with the purposes of the National Capital Planning Act. In
July 2015, the Commission found that the final plans remained consistent as the adverse effects on
the L’Enfant Plan had been minimized as the extent to which memorial elements encroaching on
the Maryland Avenue right-of-way had been reduced. As noted in previous staff reports, the final
plans emphasized the horizontal orientation of the viewshed along Maryland Avenue and staff
recognized that there was a balance between establishing a Presidential memorial on the site and
recognizing its historic setting. The scale and configuration of the main memorial elements have
not significantly changed since the 2015 final approval; therefore, the project remains consistent
with the National Capital Planning Act.
Commemorative Works Act
The purposes of the Commemorative Works Act (CWA) are to preserve the integrity of the
comprehensive design of the L’Enfant and McMillan Plans for the Nation’s Capital, to ensure the
continued public use and enjoyment of open space in the District of Columbia, and to encourage
the location of commemorative works within the urban fabric of the District of Columbia. In
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District of Columbia and its environs, which in part is intended to help ensure commemorative
works are appropriately designed, constructed and located, the CWA also contains a set of decision
criteria that must be used by the agencies involved in making decisions on commemorative works.
Specifically, the Act requires that agencies be guided, but not limited by, the following criteria:
surroundings, material, landscape features, museums, site-specific guidelines 1 and donor
contributions.
NCPC has provided comments on concept designs (February 2011) and reviewed preliminary
plans for the memorial in April 2014 and October 2014. NCPC approved the final plans in July
2015, and provided comments on a revised concept design in February 2017. The following
description summarizes the comments regarding compliance with the CWA throughout the review
process.
As part of the April 2014 initial preliminary submission package, the applicant provided a
compilation of engineering data related to the tapestry dated February 5, 2014, which consisted of
two volumes:
• Volume 1: Tapestry Overview and Engineering Summary
• Volume 2: Tapestry Technical Data Summary
With its April 2014 preliminary review comments, the Commission noted that the CWA required
that NCPC, CFA, and the Secretary of the Interior be guided by a specific set of decision criteria
when considering design proposals, including whether a commemorative work will be built of
durable materials.
In addition, the Commission noted that due to the untested complexity of the tapestry, and to ensure
that its actions were consistent with its responsibilities under the CWA, NCPC engaged experts
from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the United States Department of
Defense (DoD), and the Smithsonian Institution (SI) to assist in evaluating the results of the
applicant’s numerous durability tests. Lastly, the Commission found that the results of the
durability tests showed that the stainless steel alloy proposed for the tapestry panels exhibited
resistance to corrosion and the proposed tapestry panel welds were likely to be mechanically
sound, and therefore, the proposed tapestry materials and fabrication methods met the CWA
durability criteria.
The Commission requested that by final review stage the applicant demonstrated that the tapestry
material and welds continued to reach the same durability standards as fabrication methods were
further refined. The Commission also requested the recommended maintenance regimen, including
cleaning, would not cause weld failure if carried out properly. Finally, the Commission requested

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The criterion pertaining to site-specific guidelines is not applicable to this project as NCPC and the Commission of Fine Arts
opted not to develop mutually agreed upon guidelines. Rather, NCPC’s adopted design principles were developed during site
selection and included as required mitigation in the Commission’s Finding of No Significant Impact, issued under the National
Environmental Policy Act, for approval of the site. The Commission of Fine Arts supported the intent of NCPC’s guidelines,
particularly the importance of maintaining the historic view corridor of Maryland Avenue, but decided against using guidelines in
favor of leaving it to the design team to fully consider the appropriate treatment of the site in developing a concept for review.

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the operational protocols that would be employed to avoid danger to the public during instances
where snow and ice has accumulated on the tapestries.
During the October 2014 revised preliminary review, the Commission found that the project
successfully met each of the specific decision criteria enumerated in the CWA, including the
requirement that a commemorative work be built of durable materials suitable to the outdoor
environment, noting the Commission’s April 2014 finding that the results of the durability tests
conducted by the applicant showed the tapestry materials and panel welds to be resistant to
corrosion and mechanically sound. The Commission also noted its prior request that at the final
review stage the applicant address the concerns regarding the tapestry material and welds
durability, maintenance, cleaning and operational protocols to avoid danger to the public during
instances where snow and ice has accumulated on the tapestries.
In response to previous Commission’s request, the applicant provided a Tapestry Technical Data
Supplemental Submission, dated June 5, 2015 during final review stage. At the July 2015 final
review, the Commission noted that the applicant had demonstrated that the tapestry material and
welds would continue to meet the durability criteria enumerated in the CWA; and that the applicant
had submitted a maintenance plan, including operational protocols, that addressed such matters as
cleaning the tapestry and public safety concerns when snow and ice accumulate on it.
The revised tapestry image continues to meet the criteria of the CWA. The tapestry fabrication
methods for durability, maintenance and operational protocols outlined in the Tapestry
Engineering and Technical Data Summary, and Supplemental Submission which was provided to
NCPC as part of the 2014 and 2015 preliminary and final reviews remain applicable regardless of
the image design change. The revised art does not alter these established fabrication methods.
Notes that the revised tapestry image does not alter the tapestry materials, panel welds or
fabrication methods. Therefore, the durability standards, maintenance and operational
protocols remain consistent with the analysis included in the Eisenhower Memorial Tapestry
Engineering and Technical Data Summary dated February 2014 and the Tapestry Technical
Data Supplemental Submission, dated June 2015.
CONSULTATION
National Capital Memorials Advisory Committee (NCMAC)
As required by the Commemorative Works Act, memorial sponsors must consult with the National
Capital Memorials Advisory Committee (NCMAC) on the selection of alternative sites and design
concepts prior to submitting the project to NCPC and CFA for formal design review. In fulfillment
of this requirement, EMC made an initial presentation of the memorial design to NCMAC at its
April 21, 2010 meeting. Two additional presentations took place on February 16, 2011 and
September 14, 2011.

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Coordinating Committee
The Coordinating Committee reviewed the proposal at its September 13, 2017 meeting. The
Committee forwarded the proposed revised preliminary and final site and building plans to the
Commission with the statement that the proposal has been coordinated with all participating
agencies, except for the SHPO. The SHPO noted that their coordination could occur until the final
review required by the project Memorandum of Agreement was completed – specifically, the
review of the revised tapestry mockup, which was held on September 2017. The participating
agencies were: NCPC; the District of Columbia Office of Planning; the State Historic Preservation
Officer; the District of Columbia Department of Transportation; the District Department of Energy
and Environment; the General Services Administration; the National Park Service and the
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
As mentioned in the July 2015 staff report, the site is composed of three parts controlled by three
separate entities: Maryland Avenue right-of-way is under the jurisdiction of the District of
Columbia Government. To the north of the Maryland Avenue right-of-way is an approximately
one-half acre area controlled by the National Park Service (NPS). This area currently contains a
community garden and small exercise facility. The remaining 1.5 acres of the site located south of
Maryland Avenue is controlled by the United States General Services Administration (GSA) and
features a hardscape plaza that was constructed with the LBJ Building as the building’s entry
forecourt. The plaza is sparsely vegetated and contains a sunken courtyard that exists to provide
natural light to the Department of Education’s basement-level.
During the May 10, 2017 Coordinating Committee meeting, DDOT raised concerns about
transferring jurisdiction of sidewalk areas along Independence Avenue, 4th and 6th Streets, SW
from DDOT to NPS for the purpose of constructing and operating the Eisenhower Memorial. At
its July 9, 2015, concurrently with the Eisenhower Memorial final approval, the Commission
provided comments on the closure of Maryland Avenue between 4th and 6th Street, SW to the
District of Columbia Council (NCPC File No. 7684). In addition the Commission approved the
transfer of jurisdiction of a portion of Maryland Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets, SW along
with portions of 4th, 6th Streets and Independence Avenue, SW to NPS in order to create a unified
site for the Eisenhower Memorial that would be managed by NPS.
DDOT and NPS are currently developing an agreement on the conditions of the transfer and
management of the sidewalk space. The District and NPS agree to the following stipulations,
which are still in progress:
• The transfer of jurisdiction would not take effect until the NPS issues a permit for
construction of the Memorial. If for some reason the Memorial is not actually constructed
then the original rights-of- way would revert to the jurisdiction of the District.
• The transferred sidewalk areas will be reconstructed in accordance with streetscape
standards established for Independence Avenue.
• Cooperate on any future proposed changes to the Independence Avenue SW cartway,
including transfers of jurisdiction back to the District over portions of the sidewalk.
• NPS may, through the issuance of right-of- way permits, authorize utility infrastructure not
otherwise relocated as a result of the project.

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The District will retain the right to install parking meters in the sidewalk areas of 4th Street,
S.W., 6th Street, S.W., and Independence Avenue, S.W. and will have access to repair and
maintain those meters as may be necessary.
The District will own all streetlights, either existing and retained or newly installed, within
the sidewalk areas of the Transfer Property. The lights will be connected to District-owned
electrical lines and the District will be responsible for the electric bills. The District will
retain the right to access, maintain, and repair the streetlights.

The outcome of this agreement will not change the design, as the memorial streetscape design will
follow DDOT sidewalk design standards. The applicant has submitted documents to DDOT and
DCRA and coordination is ongoing. Once NCPC has approved the project, the applicant will apply
for a public space permit. NCPC approval is required by the CWA to formally move the project
into construction stage.
GSA has indicated that they will dispose the triangular plaza located immediately to the north of
the LBJ Building to NPS prior to construction of the memorial. GSA will retain control of a 50foot buffer area along the north façade of the LBJ Building. GSA has already declared the parcel
excess, and is in receipt of the NPS expression of Federal interest for the property. GSA will
transfer custody and accountability to NPS. Following construction, NPS will be responsible for
the long-term operation and maintenance of the memorial.
U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) reviewed the project pursuant to the Commemorative
Works Act and approved the revised final plans on September 20, 2017. Prior to its revised final
approval, CFA reviewed the revised concept in two occasions: May 18 and January 23, 2017.
The applicant submitted a revised final submission to the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) for its
May 2017 meeting. CFA had the opportunity to inspect a mockup of a small portion of the tapestry
at the National Building Museum's east parking lot. Although, CFA reaffirmed its previous
approval for the tapestry art substitution during concept design, CFA did not take further action
due to continuing concerns with the overall development of the revisions to the memorial's design.
CFA had originally approved the final plans on June 18, 2015. Before its final approval, CFA
reviewed the previous concept on the following occasions: January 2011, September 2011, July
2013, November 2013, February 2014, October 2014, November 2014, February 2015, March
2015, April 2015, and May 2015.
ONLINE REFERENCE
The following supporting documents for this project are available online:
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Submission Package
Prepared by Vivian Lee
09/28/2017

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LETTER FROM SUSAN EISENHOWER AND POWERPOINT (ATTACHED)

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On behalf of the Eisenhower family, I want to express our support for
these recent design modifications made to the tapestry image by the
Gehry team . The striking new image with its artistic rendering of the
Normandy coastline in peacetime will serve as a meaningful memorial
to Eisenhower's leadership, and the sacrifices made by the Allied forces
in the liberation of Europe . It will also be a reminder of the peace that
was secured during his presidency. We hope with these recent
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Honorary Presidential Advisors
Jimmy Carter
President of the United States (1977 – 1981)
Governor of Georgia (1971 – 1975)

George H. W. Bush
President of the United States (1989 – 1993)
Vice President of the United States (1981 – 1989)

Bill Clinton
President of the United States (1993 – 2001)
Governor of Arkansas (1979 – 1981; 1983 – 1992)

George W. Bush
President of the United States (2001 – 2009)
Governor of Texas (1995 – 2000)

Nancy Reagan (1921 – 2016)
First Lady of the United States (1981 – 1989)
First Lady of California (1967 – 1975)

Honorary Vice Presidential Advisors
Walter Mondale
Senior Counsel, Dorsey & Whitney LLP (Retired)
Vice President of the United States (1977 – 1981)
U.S. Ambassador to Japan (1993 – 1996)
U.S. Senator, D-Minnesota (1964 – 1976)
Attorney General of Minnesota (1960 – 1964)

George H. W. Bush

(See Honorary Presidential Advisors above)

Dan Quayle
Chairman, Cerberus Global Investments, LLC
Vice President of the United States (1989 – 1993)
U.S. Senator, R-Indiana (1981 – 1989)
U.S. Representative, R-Indiana (1977 – 1981)

Al Gore
Co-Founder & Chair, Generation Investment Management
Vice President of the United States (1993 – 2001)
U.S. Senator, D-Tennessee (1985 – 1993)

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Dick Cheney
Vice President of the United States (2001 – 2009)
U.S. Secretary of Defense (1989 – 1993)
U.S. Representative, R-Wyoming (1979 – 1989)
House Minority Whip (1989)
White House Chief of Staff, Gerald Ford Administration (1975 – 1977)

Finance Campaign
Bob Dole, Chair

Special Counsel, Alston & Bird, LLP
National Chairman, World War II Memorial Campaign (1994 – 2004)
U.S. Senator, R-Kansas (1969 – 1996)
Republican Leader (1987 – 1996)
U.S. Representative, R-Kansas (1961 – 1969)

James Baker, III, Vice Chair

Senior Partner, Baker Botts LLP
U.S. Secretary of State (1989 – 1992)
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1985 – 1988)
White House Chief of Staff, George H. W. Bush Administrations (1992 – 1993)
White House Chief of Staff, Ronald Reagan Administration (1981 – 1985)

Chris Dodd, Vice Chair

Chairman & CEO, Motion Picture Association of America
U.S. Senator, D-Connecticut (1981 – 2011)
U.S. Representative, D-Connecticut (1975 – 1981)

Eisenhower Family Members
David Eisenhower
Director, Institute for Public Service at the Annenberg School for Communication,
University of Pennsylvania

Anne Eisenhower
Interior Designer, Owner & President, Anne Eisenhower Inc.

Susan Eisenhower
Chairman & CEO, The Eisenhower Group, Inc.
Chairman Emeritus, Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College
President & CEO, Eisenhower Institute (1986 – 1990, 2000 – 2003)
Founding Director, Eisenhower World Affairs Institute (1983 – 2009)

Mary Jean Eisenhower
CEO and Chairman Emeritus, People to People International
President, People to People International (2003 – 2013)

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General P. X. Kelley, USMC (Ret.), Co-Chair

Chairman, American Battle Monuments Commission (1991 – 1994; 2001 – 2005)
Commandant, United States Marine Corps (1983 – 1987)

Frank Fahrenkopf, Co-Chair

Co-Founder & Co-Chairman, Commission on Presidential Debates
President & CEO, American Gaming Association (1995 – 2013)
Chairman, Republican National Committee (1983 – 1989)

Leonard Boswell, Vice Chair

U.S. Representative, D-Iowa (1997 – 2013)
Commissioner, Dwight Eisenhower Memorial Commission (2001 – 2013)
President, Iowa State Senate (1992 – 1996)

Secretaries of State
Henry Kissinger
Founder & Chairman, Kissinger Associates
U.S. Secretary of State (1973 – 1977)
U.S. National Security Advisor, Nixon and Ford Administrations (1969 – 1975)

George Shultz
Thomas W. & Susan B. Ford Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
U.S. Secretary of State (1982 – 1989)
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1970 – 1972)
U.S. Secretary of Labor (1969 – 1970)

James Baker, III

(See Finance Campaign above)

Madeleine Albright
Professor of Diplomacy, Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service
U.S. Secretary of State (1997 – 2001)
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1993 – 1997)

General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.)
U.S. Secretary of State (2001 – 2005)
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989 – 1993)
National Security Advisor, Ronald Reagan Administration (1987 – 1989)

Condoleezza Rice
Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy, Hoover Institution
U.S. Secretary of State (2005 – 2009)
U.S. National Security Advisor, George W. Bush Administration (2001 – 2005)

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Donald Rumsfeld
Chair, Rumsfeld Foundation
U.S. Secretary of Defense (1975 – 1977; 2001 – 2006)
White House Chief of Staff, Gerald Ford Administration (1974 – 1975)
U.S. Ambassador to NATO (1973 – 1974)
Director, Office of Economic Opportunity (1969 – 1970)
U.S. Representative, R-Illinois (1963 – 1969)

Frank Carlucci
U.S. Secretary of Defense (1987 – 1989)
National Security Advisor, Ronald Reagan Administration (1986 – 1987)
Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency (1978 – 1981)
U.S. Ambassador to Portugal (1974 – 1978)

Dick Cheney

(See Honorary Vice Presidential Advisors above)

Bob Gates
President, Boy Scouts of America
Chancellor, College of William & Mary
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2006 – 2011)
President, Texas A&M University (2002 – 2006)
U.S. Director of Central Intelligence (1991 – 1993)

Leon Panetta
Chairman, Panetta Institute for Public Policy
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2011 – 2013)
Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2009 – 2011)
White House Chief of Staff, Bill Clinton Administration (1994 – 1997)
U.S. Representative, D-California (1977 – 1993)

Chuck Hagel
Distinguished Statesman, Atlantic Council
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013 – 2015)
U.S. Senator, R-Nebraska (1997 – 2009)

Governors
Sam Brownback
Governor of Kansas
U.S. Senator, R-Kansas (1996 – 2011)
U.S. Representative, R-Kansas (1995 – 1996)

George W. Bush

(See Honorary Presidential Advisors above)

4

 Jimmy Carter

(See Honorary Presidential Advisors above)

Bill Clinton

(See Honorary Presidential Advisors above)

Dirk Kempthorne
President & CEO, American Council of Life Insurers
U.S. Secretary of Interior (2006 – 2009)
Governor of Idaho (1999 – 2006)
U.S. Senator, R-Idaho (1993 – 1999)

Paul Laxalt
U.S. Senator, R-Nevada (1974 – 1987)
Chair, Reagan Campaign (1980 & 1984)
Governor of Nevada (1967 – 1971)

Frank Murkowski
Governor of Alaska (2002 – 2006)
U.S. Senator, R-Alaska (1981 – 2002)

Senate Majority Leaders
Tom Daschle
Founder & Chairman, The Daschle Group
U.S. Senator, D-South Dakota (1987 – 2005)
Senate Democratic Leader (1995 – 2005)
U.S. Representative, D-South Dakota (1979 – 1987)

Bob Dole

(See Finance Campaign above)

Bill Frist
Adjunct Professor of Surgery, Department of Cardiac Surgery at Vanderbilt
Clinical Professor of Surgery, Meharry Medical College
U.S. Senator, R-Tennessee (1995 – 2007)
Senate Republican Leader (2003 – 2007)

Trent Lott
Senior Counsel, Squire Patton Boggs
U.S. Senator, R-Mississippi (1989 – 2007)
Senate Republican Leader (1996 – 2003)
U.S. Representative, R-Mississippi (1973 – 1989)

George Mitchell
Co-Founder, Bipartisan Policy Center
U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace (2009 – 2011)
U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland (1995 – 2001)
U.S. Senator, D-Maine (1980 – 1995)

5

 Senate Democratic Leader (1989 – 1995)

Former Members of Congress
Nancy Kassebaum Baker
Advisory Board, Partnership for a Secure America
U.S. Senator, R-Kansas (1978 – 1997)

Bob Bennett (1933 – 2016)
U.S. Senator, R-Utah (1993 – 2011)

Leonard Boswell

(See Advisory Committee Leadership above)

Nicholas F. Brady
Chairman, Choptank Partners, Inc.
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1988 – 1993)
U.S. Senator, R-New Jersey (1982)

Sam Brownback

(See Governors above)

Beverly Butcher Byron
Advisor, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (1994 – 2006)
Commissioner, Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (1993 – 1995)
U.S. Representative, D-Maryland (1979 – 1993)

Dick Cheney

(See Honorary Vice Presidential Advisors above)

Chris Dodd

(See Finance Campaign above)

Tom Downey
Chair & Founder, Downey McGrath Group, Inc.
U.S. Representative, D-New York (1975 – 1993)

Newt Gingrich
Senior Advisor for Public Policy and Regulation, Dentons
U.S. Representative, R-Georgia (1979 – 1999)
Speaker of the House (1995 – 1999)

Al Gore

(See Honorary Vice Presidential Advisors above)

Chuck Hagel

(See Secretaries of Defense above)

6

 Dirk Kempthorne

(See Governors above)

Paul Laxalt

(See Governors above)

Joe Lieberman
Senior Counsel, Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman LLP
U.S. Senator, D-Connecticut (1989 – 2013)
Chairman, Senate Committee on Homeland Security (2001 – 2003; 2007 – 2013)
Attorney General of Connecticut (1983 – 1989)

Blanche L. Lincoln
Coalition Chair, Small Business for Sensible Regulations
U.S. Senator, D-Arkansas (1999 – 2011)
U.S. Representative, D-Arkansas (1993 – 1997)

Ray McGrath
President, Downey McGrath Group, Inc.
U.S. Representative, R-New York (1981 – 1993)

Walter Mondale

(See Honorary Vice Presidential Advisors above)

Frank Murkowski

(See Governors above)

Dan Quayle

(See Honorary Vice Presidential Advisors above)

Leon Panetta

(See Secretaries of Defense above)

Donald Rumsfeld

(See Secretaries of Defense above)

Jim Slattery
Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
U.S. Representative, D-Kansas (1983 – 1995)

Todd Tiahrt
Senior Vice President, O’Neill and Associates, Inc.
President, Todd Tiahrt, LLC & Tiahrt Enterprises, LLC
U.S. Representative, R-Kansas (1995 – 2011)

7

 Senior Presidential Officials
David Abshire (1926 – 2014)
Special Counselor to the President, Ronald Reagan Administration (1981 – 1985)
U.S. Ambassador to NATO (1983 – 1987)

Erskine Bowles
Chair, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (2010)
President, University of North Carolina (2005 – 2010)
White House Chief of Staff, Bill Clinton Administration (1997 – 1998)

Nicholas F. Brady (See Former Members of Congress above)
William Coleman (1920 – 2017)
Senior Partner & Senior Counselor, O’Melveny & Myers, LLP (1977 – 2015)
U.S. Secretary of Transportation (1975 – 1977)

C. Boyden Gray
Founding Partner, Boyden Gray & Associates LLP
U.S. Ambassador to the European Union (2006 – 2007)
White House Counsel, George H. W. Bush Administration (1989 – 1993)

Alan Greenspan
President, Greenspan Associates, LLC
Chairman, Federal Reserve (1987 – 2006)

Ed Meese
Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus, The Heritage Foundation
U.S. Attorney General, Department of Justice (1985 – 1988)

William Webster
Chair, Homeland Security Advisory Council
Director of Central Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency (1987 – 1991)
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (1978 – 1987)

Military Leaders
General P. X. Kelley, USMC (Ret.)

(See Advisory Committee Leadership above)

Lt. General Tom McInerney, USAF (Ret.)
Chairman, YottaStor LLC
Assistant Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force Headquarters (1992 – 1994)

General Richard Myers, USAF (Ret.)
Foundation Professor of Military History, Kansas State University

8

 Colin Powell Chair, National Security, Leadership, Character & Ethics; National Defense
University
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2001 – 2005)

General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.)
(See Secretaries of State above)

Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau, USN (Ret.), Ed.D.
President, College of DuPage
Partner, Allen Austin Executive Leadership Solutions
President, National Defense University (2010 – 2012)
Deputy Commander, United States Transportation Command (2008 – 2010)

Lt. General Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret.)
Chairman, President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (2001 – 2005)
National Security Advisor, Gerald Ford Administration (1975 – 1977)
National Security Advisor, George H. W. Bush Administration (1989 – 1993)

Lt. General Richard Trefry, USA (Ret.)
Program Manager, Army Force Management School, Ft. Belvoir
Senior Fellow, Institute for Land Warfare, Association of the U.S. Army
Inspector General of the U.S. Army (1977 – 1993)

Leaders of Industry
Hank Greenberg
Chairman & CEO of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc.
Chairman & CEO, American International Group (1962 – 2005)

Fred Malek
Founder & Chairman, Thayer Lodging Group
Former President & CEO, Marriott Hotels
Former President & CEO, Northwest Airlines

T. Boone Pickens, Jr.
Founder & Chairman, BP Capital Management

Frederick W. Smith
Founder, Chairman, President & CEO, FedEx

John Whitehead (1922 – 2015)
Chairman, Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (2001 – 2006)
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (1985 – 1989)
Chairman, Goldman Sachs (1976 – 1985)

9

 Leaders of Arts & Culture
Tom Brokaw
Author & Journalist
Special Correspondent, NBC News

Harold Burson
Co-Founder, Burson-Marsteller
Commissioner, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (1981 – 1985)

Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel
Commissioner, American Battle Monuments Commission
Chair, USHMM Subcommittee for the Commission of Artwork
Commissioner, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (1996 – 2005)

Tom Hanks
Actor & Filmmaker

Norman Lear
Television Writer & Producer

Distinguished Americans
John Duke Anthony
Founding President & CEO, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Member, U.S. Department of State Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy
& Subcommittee on Sanctions
Founder, Board Member and Secretary, U.S.-GCC Corporate Cooperation Committee

Judy Burgess
Commissioner, City of Abilene, KS (2005 – 2009)
Mayor, City of Abilene, KS (2007 – 2008)

Gerry Cassidy
Founder & Chairman Emeritus, Cassidy & Associates

Andy Demetriou
Partner, Lamb & Kawakami LLP
Special Counsel, Eisenhower Memorial Commission

Larry Field
Founder, Chairman & CEO, NSB Associates, Inc.

Lou Galambos
Professor of History, The Johns Hopkins University
Co-Editor, The Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower

10

 Jane Stoneham Gosden
Actress
Family Owner, New York Giants
Widow, Freeman F. Gosden (creator/owner of the Amos ‘n’ Andy radio and television shows)

Larry Harlow
President, Harlow Government Relations, LLC
Assistant Secretary & Deputy Undersecretary, U.S. Department of State,
Bureau of Legislative Affairs (1989 – 1990)
Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs (1985-1989)

Vernon Jordan
Managing Director, Lazard Freres & Co. LLC

David Keene

Opinion Editor, The Washington Times
President, National Rifle Association (2011 – 2013)
Chair, American Conservative Union (1984 – 2011)

Tom Korologos
Strategic Advisor, DLA Piper
U.S. Ambassador to Belgium (2004 – 2007)

Tom Lorentzen
President, Health Approaches, Inc.
National Board Member, Institute of Museum and Library Services (2002 – 2006)
Regional Director (Region IX), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2006 – 2009)

Frank Luntz
American Political Consultant, Pollster and Author
Founder & Chairman, Luntz Global, LLC
Adjunct Professor, University of Pennsylvania (1989 – 1996)

Tim McGivern
Ogilvy Government Relations
Vice President, AT&T (2000 – 2015)
Chief of Staff, U.S. Senator Sam Brownback (1996 – 2011)
Chief of Staff, U.S. Representative Sam Brownback (1995 – 1996)

Ralph Mecham
Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts (1985 – 2006)

Paul O’ Day (1935 – 2017)
President, American Fiber Manufacturers Association
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Commerce (1979-1984)

Roswell B. Perkins
Retired Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP
Assistant Secretary, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (1953 – 1956)

11

 Donald Putnam
Managing Partner & Founder, Grail Partners LLC

Gil Robinson
President, GAR, Inc.
National Director and CEO, Center for the Study of the Presidency (1998 – 2003)
U.S. Ambassador and Special Advisor to the Secretary of State (1983 – 1985)

Matt Schlapp
Chairman, American Conservative Union
Principal & Co-Founder, Cove Strategies
White House Political Director, George W. Bush Administration (2000 – 2004)

John Shlaes (1942 – 2015)
Member, Defense Advisory Committee for Women in the Service (1988 – 1991)
White House Staff, Gerald Ford Administration (1974 – 1976)

Jill Sommers
Chair, Audit Committee for BATS Global Markets
Board of Managers, Allston Holdings LLC
Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (2007 – 2013)

C. Langhorne Washburn (1918 – 2011)
Vice President, Walt Disney Productions (1978 – 1983)
Assistant Secretary, Department of Commerce (1970 – 1975)
Finance Director, Republican National Committee (1965 – 1969)

12

 SECRETARY ZINKE SCHEDULE
Monday, October 2, 2017

9:00 a.m.

Daily Scheduling & Communications Meeting

9:15 a.m.

Hold for possible call with Secretary Ross
Staff: Magallanes

9:30 a.m.

Taped Radio Interview with Cable Smith, Lone Star Outdoors Show
Staff: Swift

10:00 a.m.

Political Meeting
Location: DOI Room 5160

10:30 a.m.

Depart DOI for White House

11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.

Liberating America from Bureaucracy:White House Event
Location: White House East Room

12:15 p.m.

Depart White House en route to DOI

12:30 p.m. Meeting with Senator Roberts
Location: Secretary's Office
Staff: Magallanes
1:30 p.m.

Secretary's Daily Meeting with the Chief of Staff

2:00 p.m.

Liberating America from Bureaucracy: DOI Event
Location: 5160
Staff: Magallanes

3:30 p.m.

Depart DOI for DCA

4:37 p.m.

JetBlue Flight #143 Depart DCA en route to CHS

6:19 p.m.

 United States Depa rtment of the Interior
Washington, D.C. 20240
MEETINGMEMORANDUMFOR THE SECRETARY
DATE: Monday, Oc tober 2, 20 17

TIME: 9:30 a.m. Prebrie f; 9:45 a.m.

Interv iew

FROM:

Heather Swift

SUBJECT:

Taped Radio Interview with Cable Smith, Lone Star Outdoors Show

TOPIC
Topic is sportsmen and everything DOI is doing for hunti ng and fish ing.
BACKGROUND
Interview is with Cab le Smith - Lone Star Outdoors Show - which broadcasts on 30 stations in
Texas includ ing Austin, Da llas, Houston, and San Antonio.
TALKING POINTS/REMARK
Accomp lishments
• Secretarial order to open up pub lic lands for hunting and fish ing
• Secretarial order direct ing DOI bureaus to work with state wildl ife age ncies to better
conserve wildlife and habitat
• Secretarial order to get more kids, veterans, and peop le in urban areas involved in hunting
and fish ing
• Declaring October National Hunting and Fishing Month

 DEREGULATION SUMMIT
October 2, 2017

11:ODa.m.-11 :45 a.m.
East Room
Christopher Liddell, Mick Mulvaney, Andrew Bremberg
I.

PURPOSE
To showcase the Administration's strategy for regulatory reform and significantly
increase the pace of refonn across the entire federal government.

JI.

BACKGROUND
Within the first ten days of his presidency,
aimed at rolling back regulations, fulfilling
Executive Order, the Office oflnformation
through the Federal Register with agencies
regulations.

President Trump signed an Executive Order
one of his campaign pledges. As part of this
and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is working
to remove redundant and ineffective

This event will provide the oppo11unityfor all agencies to present their regulatory reform
actions and plans with a broad base of external regulatory experts and groups as they
accelerate regulatory refom1 and ensure the Executive Order's requirements are being
met. The focus will be on the process of rcgulatoty rcfonn, not specific regulations.
The event will also be used to support the Fall Unified Agenda that will be released by
OIRA in November.
Each designated agency will host a forum to present an update of the agency's regulatory
reform actions thus far, plan going fonvard, and answer questions regarding lhe ways
effective refonn can be accelerated.
Ill.

PARTICIPANTS

internal
The President
The Vice President
Cabinet Secretaries / Deputy Secretaries and their Regulatory Refotm Officers
Mick Mulvaney
Neomi Rao
Jared Kushner
Ivanka Trump
Andrew Bremberg
Chris Liddell

 External
Approximately 300 external regulatory experts from industry associations, think tanks,
universities, companies, and government, including:
Governor Matt Bevin (R-KY) - Kentucky
Governor Paul LePage (R-ME) - Maine
Governor Phil Byrant (R-MS) - Mississippi
Governor Chris Sununu (R-NH) - New Hampshire
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (TX)*
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (TN)*
U.S. Senator Jolm Barrasso (WY)*
U.S. Senator Shelley Capito (WV)*
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (ID)*
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (IA)*
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (IA)*
U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (UT)*
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (WI)*
U.S. Senator James Risch (ID)*
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (KS)*
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (SC)*
U.S. Senator John Thune (SD)*
U.S. Senator Todd Young (TN)*
U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy (CA)*
U.S. Representative Rob Bishop (UT)*
U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (TX)*
U.S. Representative Steve Chabot (OH)*
U.S. Representative Doug Collins (GA)*
U.S. Representative Mike Conaway (TX)*
U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (NC)*
U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte (VA)*
U.S. Representative Trey Gowdy (SC)*
U.S. Representative Jcb Hensarling (TX)*
U.S. Representative Bill Shuster (PA)*
U.S. Representative Greg Walden (OR)*
*Invited but attendance not .vet confirmed.
.
IV.

V.

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

11:00 a.m.

You enter the East Room and begin participation in Deregulation Summit.

11:45 a.m.

You conclude participation in Deregulation Summit and depart.

PRESS PLAN
OPEN PRESS.

 VI.

REMARKS
You will deliver remarks, which will be provided by speechwriting

VII.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

 United States Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C. 20240

Briefing Memorandum for the Secretary

MEETING DATE:

October 2, 2017

MEETING TIME:

FROM:

Peter May, Associate Regional Director for Lands and Planning
National Park Service
(202) 619-7025

SUBJECT:

Final approval for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

DOI Staff Participating:

I.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To provide information for the Secretary in anticipation of meeting with Chairman of the
Eisenhower Memorial Commission (EMC), Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas.
The Senator will ask the Secretary to support the revised design of the Memorial at the October
5, 2017 meeting of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and to grant a permit to
start construction of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial (Memorial).

II.
•
•

PARTICIPANTS
Senator Pat Roberts
??

III.

BACKGROUND
The EMC was authorized to establish the Memorial in 2002 (P.L.107-117). The Congress
subsequently authorized the siting of the Memorial in close proximity to the Mall (Area 1 as
defined by the Commemorative Works Act) and has appropriated more than $80 million for
planning, design, and construction. The EMC is also raising private funds to cover part of the
Memorial's cost.
The EMC went through a careful planning process in close coordination with the NPS and
entered into an agreement with the General Services Administration (GSA) whereby GSA
managed the contracting, design, and construction processes. Using the GSA's established
process for selecting highly skilled designers, the EMC selected architect Frank Gehry to design
the Memorial.
The proposed design was subjected to numerous environmental, historic preservation, and design
reviews and was modified substantially before gaining preliminary approval from the NCPC in
2014. All necessary environmental and historic preservation compliance work has been
completed. The Memorial includes a 60-foot by 400-foot stainless steel "tapestry", samples of
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 which have undergone extensive testing to ensure its long-term durability,
To date the EMC has expended $36.4 million for site selection, design, pre-construction
activities, GSA fees, construction management fees, professional services, parking revenue loss
agreement with the District of Columbia (necessary because the closme of a portion of Maryland
Avenue to create the site will cause a loss of revenue for the District), and the educational
component, the "£-Memorial". In addition, $ 19.9M has been spent on administrative costs for
over 16 years of operation.
Approximately $48 million has been obligated in a Reimbursable Work Authorization with
GSA, which is intended to pay for obligations and commitments to Clark Construction for
Options One and Two, construction management, NPS Inspector, AE services, and GSA fees.
Between $47.7 and $50 million will be needed to complete constrnction.
In order to start construction of the Memo1ial, the EMC needs three final approvals:
• CFA - final design was approved September 20,2017.
• NCPC - final approval is scheduled to be considered on October 5, 2017. [The Secretary
is one of twelve members of the NCPC, and has been represented at NCPC's monthly
meetings by NPS Associate Regional Director Peter May.]
• Secretary of the Interior - this approval can only occur once NCPC and CFA approvals
are granted, and usually takes the form of a construction permit issued by the NPS.
In August 2017, the GSA awarded a construction contract to Clark Construction. If the Memorial
is approved and a permit is issued in October 2017, the EMC projects completion in mid-2020.

JV.

DISCUSSION

Beginning in the fall of 2011, members of the Eisenhower family raised concerns about the
scale, modern design, themes, and durability of the Memorial. The EMC continued to develop
the design and gained final design approvals by July 2015, but the start of construction was
stalled due to the disagreement with Eisenhower family members. After several years of
discussions involving multiple Members of Congress, and current and former government
officials, an agreement was reached between the EMC and the Eisenhower family. As a result of
the agreement the Memorial's tapestry element was changed to depict Normandy Beach rather
than the Kansas countryside, and a statue of the young Eisenhower was relocated within the
memorial grounds. The Eisenhower family supports the design as currently proposed. (NCPC
review submission attached.)
The EMC is composed of four Senators, four Representatives, and four presidential appointees.
(A list of the members is attached.) The Memorial as it has been designed has strong, but not
unanimous, support from the Congress, as evidenced by numerous extensions of the EMC's
authority to establish the Memorial, several appropriations totaling more than $80 million, and a
stated commitment of additional appropriations to complete construction of the memorial.

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 The EMC is also supported by an Advisory Committee consisting of past Presidents and Vice
Presidents, former elected and appointed officials, historians, and other prominent individuals
(List of Advisory Committee members is attached).
Despite the support of the Eisenhower family, there remains some opposition to the Memorial,
citing issues of its modern design, scale, and durability concerns. Most recently there have been
statements of opposition from the National Civic Arts Society, which promotes modern use of
classical architectural design, and in editorials in various publications.
Of note, the Secretary of Education, Betsy De Vos, provided video testimony in support of the
Memorial's revised design when it was presented to the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on
September 20, 2017. The Memorial site is directly in front of the Department of Education
building, between 4th and 6th Streets, SW, and Independence Avenue, SW.

V.

TALKING POINTS/REMARK

VI.
NEXT STEPS
The NCPC will consider final approval of the revised design at its regular monthly meeting on
Thursday, October 5. The Executive Director of NCPC has issued a report (Attached)
recommending that the Commission grant final approval. The Secretary (or his representative)
wil! need to vote or abstain from voting at the meeting.
The NPS is processing the EM C's application for a construction permit and should be prepared
to issue it later in October if the Secretary grants approval.

VII.
•
•
•
•

ATTACHMENTS
List of EMC Commissioners
List of EMC Advisory Committee members
Memorial design as submitted for NCPC review
NCPC Executive Director's Recommendation

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 THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

WASHINGTON

CUT THE RED TAPE
Liberating America from Bureaucracy
October 2, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Secretarial Participation: Main Interior Building
Listening Sessions; At Secretary's Conference Room
Secretary Ryan Zinke, Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt

I.

PURPOSE
To showcase the Administration's strategy for regulatory Reform, and significantly increase
the pace of reform across the entire federal government.

11.

BACKGROUND
Within the first ten days of his presidency, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed
at rolling back regulations, fulfilling one of his campaign pledges.
The event will provide the opportunity for DOI to hear from external regulatory experts and
groups to accelerate regulatory refom1 and ensure the EO's requirements are being met. The
focus will be on the process of regulatory refonn, not specific regulations. The event wi!l also
be used to help populate the Fall Unified Agenda that will be released by OIRA in November.

DOI will host an open-to-the-public forum to present an update of the agency's regulatory
reform actions thus far, plan going forward, and answer questions regarding the ways
effective rcfom1 can be accelerated.

PART I: LISTENING SESSION AT DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Ill.

PARTICIPANTS
Internal
The Secretary
The Deputy Secretary
Regulatory Reform Officer (RRO)
Regulatory Reform Task Force Members

External Groups- Invited Partic1j1a11ts

Chesapeake Energy Corp
GE Oil & Gas

Sarah Gainer
Karen Knutson

 ConocoPhillips
National Mining Association
BP
Shell Oil
Chevron
American Gas Association
AP!
Arch Coal
ExxonMobil
Green Diamond Resource
Interstate Mining CC
NAFO
Peabody Energy
US Chamber-Global Egy.
The Heritage Foundation
Americans For Prosperity
United States Energy Ass.
Public Lands Council
Public Lands Council
NACO
Outdoor Recreation Association
CSF
NFWF
StatOil
Hecla Mining
American Farm Bureau
NAHB
Eastman Chemical Company
America Outdoors Association

IV.

Richard Lunam
Hal Quinn
Bob Stout
Jennifer Thompson
Puncct Vcnna
Dave McCurdy
Erik Milito
John Eaves
Gann! Walton
Neal Ewald
Gregory Conrad
David Tenney
Michael Flannigan
Karen Harbert
Jack Spencer
Tim Phillips
Dipka Bhambhani
Dave Eliason
Ethan Lane
Greg Cox
Derrick Crandall
Jeff Crane
JeffTrandahl
Melissa Shute
Phillips S. Baker Jr
Dale Moore
Granger MacDonald
Brent Peny
David BrO\vn

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

2;00 PM -1:05 PM Welcome remarks by the Sccretmy
2:05 PM - 2: !0 PM Overview of the meeting (Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt)

2: IO PM - 2: 15 PM Welcome and opening remarks
2: 10 PM - 2:45 PM Summary I Update of Agency Regulatory Refonn Plan, the regulatory process, and
ways in which the public can be helpful contributing to the regulatory reform effort.
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Question and Answer Session

V.

PRESS PLAN
• Op-eds from key participants (pending confirmation; Derrick Cram.lei, Ethan
Lane)

 United States Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C . 20240
BRIEFING MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRET ARY

DATE :

Monday, October 2, 2017

FROM :

Scott Cameron

SUBJECT:

Liberating America from Bureaucracy : DOI Event

TIME: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Across the Executive Branch agencies will be meeting with stakeholders on this day in a
coordinated effort to communicate how agencies are implementing the President's Executive
Orders relating to regulatory relief.
Meeting with you in Room 516 will be an estimated 30 representatives of entities in the oil and
gas, mining, coa l, forestry, ranching, farming, and outdoor recreation businesses.
Representatives of related trade associations and think tanks will also be present.
After IO minutes of introductions, we will walk through a slide deck of 9 slides using a format
specified by the White House, but that has been customized to be specific to Interior. The one
hour session will close with 15 minutes of Q&A.
Staffing you at this event will be severa l members oflnterior's Regulatory Reform Task Force:
Dave Bernhardt , Jim Cason , Downey Magallanes, Kate MacGregor, Andrea Travnicek , Dan
Jorjani , and Scott Cameron.

 Deregulation Day

Deregulation is about
lifting the burden on
American businesses
and restoring American
prosperity
Deregulation at Interior
Directed the reduction of
the semi-annual
regulatory agenda by
over 50-percent to
include only 133
regulatory actions
Identified 21 FY2017
deregulatory actions for
an estimated annual cost
savings of $3.8 billion
Reversed the coal
moratorium
Streamlining the
permitting process/NEPA

 ***[FORMAT SLIDES ACCORDING TO AGENCY’S OWN TEMPLATE]***

Cutting Red Tape:
Liberating America
from Bureaucracy

 Regulation Reform to Unlock Growth
 A report

from the Council of Economic Advisers notes
that growth in regulations may have slowed U.S. GDP
growth by an average of 0.8 percent per year since 1980
 Many regulations are well-intentioned but create harmful
economic consequences on the U.S. economy and restrict
transactions between Americans

 Federal Code of Regulation Boom

• The Federal Code of Regulations increased nearly 10 X
between 1960 and 2016, vastly increasing the regulatory
burden on U.S. consumers and businesses
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U.S.

of Manufacturers estimate:

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THE WEST WING

GUIDE

CONTENTS

A Brief History of the West Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Rose Garden .............................

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The Cabinet Room ............................

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The Oval Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Roosevelt Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The West Wing Reception Room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Office of the Curator
The White House
March 2017

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WEST WIN G
In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt had the architectural firm of
McKim, Mead & White design and construct a "temporary" office
building for the president and his staff to the west of the original White
House. The new building replaced the expansive greenhouses, built in
the Jefferson administration, which had occupied the area above the
western colonnade and the surrounding west lawn.
Prior to the creation of the West Wing, officespace for the President
and his staff was located on the eastern end of the Second Floor of the
ExecutiveMansion, with the President's private living quarters on the
western end. This arrangement had proved quite problematic over the
years, with visitors to the President and reporters often wandering
into the private rooms. Many presidents, particularly those with large
families like Theodore Roosevelt, also found the eastern end of the
Second Floor to be too small for their needs, making the removal of the
officespaces from this floor highly desirable.
The new one story building was erected quickly, with the demolition
of the former greenhouses beginning in July 1902and staff moving
in by mid October. Many found the new quarters to be too spartan,
especially in comparison with the neighboring mansion. The President's office,then known as the President's Room, was rectangular
rather than oval in shape and was located in the southeast corner of the
building. The Cabinet Room was located to the north of the President's
Room. Although much larger than the officespace in the mansion,
the executive staff quickly outgrew the new space, and the building
was expanded to the south in 1909,approximately doubling its size.
The first "Oval Office:' located in the center of the building's southern
side, was created at this time for President William Howard Taft. The
Cabinet Room was moved to the southeast corner.
Again, desiring additional officespace, a basement level for the West
Wing was excavated in the spring of 1929.Just six months later, the
building caught fire on Christmas Eve,destroying almost all of the
interiors. The building was reconstructed soon thereafter almost exactly
as it had been prior to the fire, with the notable addition of air conditioning.
The West Wing was enlarged to its existing size in 1934under President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt when a "penthouse" story was added and

 a larger basement was excavated for staff and support services. The
Oval Office and its 1909 white marble mantel were moved to its present
southeast corner location while the Cabinet Room was returned to the
northeast corner of the building. Remodeling during the Richard Nixon
administration in 1969 added a porte-cochere to the north fa~ade and
moved the press from the lobby to an area in the West Terrace where
the former indoor swimming pool had been.

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The Rose Garden, nearly a century old, retains the charm and flavor
of early American gardens. Located adjacent to the West Wing, the
Rose Garden serves as a presidential reception area for everyone from
foreign dignitaries to astronauts. Ellen Axson Wilson, first wife of
Woodrow Wilson (1913- 1921), planted the first rose garden in the
manner of 17th century Italian gardens. Prior to 1902, the area contained extensive stables, housing various horses and coaches.
Beginning with the establishment of the garden in the early twentieth
century the Rose Garden has been used for a wide array of events.
President Woodrow Wilson met there with the press for informal
questions. President Hoover began a tradition of welcoming and being
photographed with prominent citizens there. Calvin Coolidge used the
garden for making public announcements about policy and staffing
decisions. President John F.Kennedy welcomed Project Mercury astronauts in the garden. Many presidential news conferences take place in
the garden , as well as occasional White House dinners and ceremonies.
The marriage of President Richard Nixon's daughter Tricia to Edward F.
Cox took place in the Rose Garden in 1971. In recent years, joint news
conferences with the president and a visiting head of state have been
held in the Rose Garden. Presidents frequently host American Olympic
and major league athletes in the Rose Garden after winning in their
respective sport.
No significant changes were made to the garden until 1961, when it was
redesigned by Rachel Lambert Mellon for President John F. Kennedy.
Now, one of the most famous gardens in the world , it follows the plan
of the most 18th century American gardens; framed with osmanthus
and boxwood, the planting beds that are changed seasonally form the
long lines of the rectangle.
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 Ever since then, roses have served as the primary flowering plants in
the garden, including large numbers of "Queen Elizabeth'' grandiflora
roses, along with the tea roses "Pascale': "Pat Nixon': and "King's
Ransom''. In something of a decidedly odd tradition, each and every
summer sees garden gnomes taken and placed throughout the Rose
Garden on July 1st- the number of which representing the number of
Jiving presidents at that particular moment in time.

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TH E CA BINET ROOM
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In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt had the architectural firm of
McKim, Mead & White design and construct an office building to the
west of the original White House at the end of the colonnade built in
the Jefferson administration. From the Second Floor of the Executive
Mansion he then removed his office and Cabinet Room to new quarters
in this "West Wing''. The Cabinet Room was placed in the northeast
corner and the President 's Room , which was then a rectangular rather
than an oval office, in the southeast comer.
In 1909, President William Howard Taft expanded the wing to the
south, constructing the first "Oval Office" at the center of this addition,
moving the Cabinet Room to the southeast comer.
In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the Oval Office to its
present southeast corner location and returned the Cabinet Room to
the northeast corner in a further-expanded West Wing. In each location, the Cabinet Room retained its original 1902 mantel. Architectural
features of the new room included arched windows on the east wall and
drapery swag panels on the north and south walls, a motif derived from
classical antiquity that was used extensively on American Federal style
furniture in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
The large oval conference table that dominates the Cabinet Room was
purchased by President Richard M. Nixon for this room in 1970 and
later donated to the White House Office. It was made by the Kittinger
Co. in Buffalo, New York. The leather armchairs that surround the
table are derived from Queen Anne armchairs in the Council Chamber
at Colonial Williamsburg. Cabinet members are assigned their own
chairs, as designated on the plaques on the back of the chairs, and have
the option of purchasing their chairs when they leave office. The taller
chair at the east side of the table is occupied by the President.
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 In 2004, the room was refurbished for the first time in 22 years under
the direction of Mrs. Laura Bush. The wool rug by Edward Fields, Inc.
of New York has bowed ends to reflect the curvature in the north and
south walls, a red field spangled with gold stars, and a border composed
of olive branches, the symbol of peace that appears in the Presidential
Seal.
Six gold eagle-form sconces, created by Cox, Nostrand & Garrison,
Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y., for the room in 1930 when it was rebuilt after
the 1929 fire, were re-installed; they were likely removed during the
Kennedy refurbishing which added fluorescent lighting. The two bellshaped dish lights contemporary with these patriotic Art Deco sconces
did not survive the Kennedy administration changes, but three larger
reproductions were commissioned from Gibson & Gibson Antique
Lighting, Chula Vista, California.

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TheDeclarationof Independence of the United States of
American, July 4, 1776

by Charles- Edouard Armand-Dumaresq
Oil on canvas, c. 1873. Over the fireplace mantel is depiction of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence
on July 4, 1776. Although inspired by John Trumbull's famous painting
of that historical scene, it is not a copy of it.

GeorgeWashington by Charles Willson Peale
Oil on canvas, 1776. This is believed to be the artist's only replica of
his 1776 portrait of Washington in dress uniform painted for John
Hancock (now in the Brooklyn Museum of Art). The city of Boston can
be seen in the distance, the siege and liberation of which, 1775-76, is
commemorated as Washington's first great success.

President Harry S. Truman by Frank 0. Salisbury
Oil on canvas, 1946. Frank 0. Salisbury was a popular British artist
who specialized in portraits and scenes of historical events. In addition
to likenesses of British royalty, he also painted government leaders
including Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Presidents Woodrow
Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
President Truman sat for Salisbury on several occasions in the fall of
1946, usually in a makeshift studio set up in the office of Press Secretary Charles Ross. The President, portrayed in the Oval Office, holds
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 in his right hand a joint statement on the control and use of atomic
energy, which was signed by Truman, British Prime Minister Clement
Attlee, and Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King on November
15, 1945. In the background, at left, is a globe from his office, a gift
from then General Dwight D. Eisenhower. On a tour of the Truman
Library museum for museum docents on November 21, 1957, Truman
said of his portrait: "I call that my stuffed shirt painting:' Salisbury is
represented in the White House collection by a 1947 replica of his 1934
portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. [Courtesy the Harry S.
Truman Library]. On loan from the Harry S. Truman Library, 2009.

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TH E OVA L OF FICE
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When the West Wing was first constructed in 1902, the President's
office, located in the southeast corner of the building, was rectangular.
The first oval-shaped executive office, inspired by the oval rooms within
the Executive Residence, was created in 1909 for President William
Howard Taft as part of a building expansion. When the West Wing was
renovated again in 1934, the Oval Office was moved from its original
location in the center of the southern fa~ade to its current location in
the southeast corner.
Presidential Coat of Arms in Ceiling
The Presidential coat of arms in plaster relief in the ceiling was first
added to the room during the 1934 renovation. In 1965, it was modified
to add two state stars and to change the direction of the eagle's head
towards its own right (towards the talon holding the olive branch), as
dictated by President Truman's 1945 redefinition of the Presidential
Seal.
"Resolute" Desk
This double pedestal desk was made from the oak timbers of the British
ship H.M.S. Resolute as a gift to President Rutherford B. Hayes from
Queen Victoria in 1880. It has been used by every president since
Hayes, excepting Presidents Johnson, Nixon, and Ford, 1964-1977.
President John F.Kennedy was the first president to use this desk in the
Oval Office; prior to that time, it was used in the Executive Residence.
The desk was used in the President's Office on the Second Floor of the
Residence from 1880 until 1902, at which time the office was moved
to the newly constructed West Wing. This desk remained, however, on
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 the Second Floor of the Residence in the President’s Study. President
Franklin D. Roosevelt requested that the rear kneehole be fitted with a
panel carved with the presidential coat of arms, but he did not live to see
it installed in 1945.
After the Truman Renovation of the White House, 1948-1952, the desk
was placed in the Broadcast Room on the Ground Floor where it was
used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower during radio and television
broadcasts. It was first used in the Oval Office in 1961 at the request of
President John F. Kennedy. After President Lyndon B. Johnson selected
another desk for his office, it was lent to a Kennedy Library traveling
exhibition, 1964-1965, and then to the Smithsonian Institution for
exhibition, 1966-1977.
In January 1977, President Jimmy Carter requested that this historic
desk be returned to the White House for use again in the Oval Office.
In 1981, President Ronald W. Reagan also chose to use this desk in
the Oval Office. President George Bush used it in the Oval Office for
five months in 1989 before having it moved to his Residence Office in
exchange for a partner’s desk which he had used in his West Wing office
as Vice President.
This historic desk, returned to the Oval Office for President Bill Clinton, was also used by Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama,
and has been retained by President Donald Trump.
A brass plaque affixed to the desk records the history of its creation:
H.M.S. “Resolute,” forming part of the expedition sent in search of Sir
John Franklin in 1852, was abandoned in Latitude 74 41’ N. Longitude
101 22’ W. on 15th May 1854. She was discovered and extricated in
September 1855, in Latitude 67 N. by Captain Buddington of the
United States Whaler “George Henry.” The ship was purchased,fitted
out and sent to England, as a gift to Her Majesty Queen Victoria by
the President and People of the United States, as a token of goodwill &
friendship. This table was made from her timbers when she was broken
up, and is presented by the Queen ofGreat Britain & Ireland, to the
President of the United States, as a memorial of the courtesy and loving
kindness which dictated the offer of the gift of the “Resolute.”
Rug
The current rug was custom-made for the Oval Office by KMM
Corporation in Lewiston, Maine for President Ronald Reagan in 1988.
President Donald Trump requested that this rug be returned when he

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 assumed office. Every president since Reagan has commissioned a new
rug for the Oval Office, although prior to this time, rugs were used for
multiple administrations. Oval Office rugs remain part of the White
House collection and do not leave with the President who selected
them. The rug features the Presidential coat of arms on a golden beige
and ivory field of rays derived from early-19th-century French rugs.
Architectural features of the present Oval Office, as designed by Eric
Gugler in 1934, include: the Presidential coat of arms in plaster relief
in the ceiling (as modified in 1965 to add two state stars and to reflect
President Truman's 1945 redefinition of the seal); the doors to the
veranda and study, each with a pediment above a horizontal fasces,
the classical symbol of the governing authority; and the window and
shelf niches with shell canopies modeled after those in the Yellow Oval
Room in the Residence.
The current floor of walnut and white oak was installed in August 2005,
replacing an identical floor laid in 1982. The 1982 floor was the first
time hardwood had been used in the Oval Office: the original (1934)
flooring in this room was made of cork, which was covered with woodgrain vinyl in 1969 during the Nixon administration.

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Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull
Oil on canvas, c. 1805. Trumbull was best known for portraits of
America's founding fathers and scenes of the American Revolution.
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury during
George Washington's presidency. This is one of eight replicas made by
the artist from an original likeness painted in 1804 for the City Hall of
New York.
Martin Luther King, Jr. by Charles Alston
Bronze, 1970. Dr. King visited the White House on several occasions
and was on hand to see President Lyndon Johnson sign the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 in the East Room. An influential teacher, Charles Alston
was a founding member of the Harlem Arts Workshop in 1934.
George Washington by Rembrandt Peale
Oil on panel, c. 1823. The painting hanging above the mantel is believed
to be based on an 1823 portrait, also by Rembrandt Peale, on display
in the Old Senate Chamber of the United States Capitol. From it, Peale
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 painted 79 similar “porthole” portraits, some showing Washington in
civilian dress and others showing him in uniform.
Thomas Jefferson by George P.A. Healy
Oil on canvas, c. 1842-1860. This likeness, based on a c. 1810 life
portrait by Gilbert Stuart, is part of series of presidential portraits
commissioned in 1842 by French King Louis Philippe for the gallery at
Versailles. The series was never delivered and was eventually acquired
for the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
On loan from the National Gallery of Art, formerly the Corcoran
Gallery of Art Collection, 1981.
Winston Churchill by Sir Jacob Epstein
Bronze, 1946. In the 1940s, the British Ministry of Information commissioned six busts and statues of wartime leaders, the most notable
being the 1946 bust of Winston Churchill. Churchill, as Prime Minister
of Great Britain, stayed in the White House several times during World
War II.
On loan from the United Kingdom Government Art Collection, 2017.
Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale
Oil on canvas, 1800. This life portrait of Jefferson as Vice President
was painted in Philadelphia less than a year before he assumed the
presidency. It became the prototype for many American and European
engravings and the most popular 19th century image of Jefferson.
Abraham Lincoln by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Bronze, c. 1923. In 1884, the sculptor was chosen to create a bronze
statue of Lincoln for Chicago’s Lincoln Park. The standing figure, with
head slightly bent down, was considered one of the most successful and
expressive likenesses, and was later recast on a smaller scale. Around
1923, several bust-size versions were made, of which this is example.
Andrew Jackson by Clark Mills
White metal, 1855. On January 8, 1853, the 38th anniversary of the
British defeat at New Orleans, an important sculpture of Major General
Andrew Jackson was unveiled in the center of Lafayette Park with
President Franklin Pierce in attendance. The statue was the first life-size
bronze equestrian statue cast in the United States. This miniature
version was purchased by the government in 1859 for the White House.

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 AndrewJacksonby Ralph E.W. Earl
Oil on canvas, c. 1835. The artist was related by marriage to Andrew
Jackson's wife, Rachel. Earl painted many portraits of President Jackson
as well as other members of the family. Earl's portrait of Emily Donelson, who served as official hostess during the Jackson Administration,
hangs in the Queens' Bedroom. Earl spent a great deal of time at the
Jackson White House and used what is now the Queens' Bedroom, as
a bedroom and studio. He is buried at the Hermitage , Jackson's home
outside of Nashville, Tennessee.

The BroncoBusterby Frederic Remington
Bronze c. 1903. This popular western bronze has been on view in the
Oval Office since it was given to the White House collection in 1973.
The original design , copyrighted in 1895, was Remington 's first work of
sculpture.
TheodoreRooseveltby James Earle Fraser
Bronze, c. 1910. Theodore Roosevelt is portrayed in the neckerchief
and uniform jacket worn when he was a Rough Rider ( 1st Cavalry
Volunteers) in the Spanish-American War. The sculptor is best known
for poignant Indian figure, The End of the Trail, and for his design of
the buffalo nickel.

Abraham Lincolnby Geo rge Henry Story
Oil on canvas, c. 1915. This likeness is based on sketches Story made of
President Lincoln in his White House office (now the Lincoln Bedroom) in June 1861.

TH E ROOS EV ELT R OOM
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When the West Wing was constructed in 1902, the site of this room
was the southeast corner of the building occupied by the President 's
office and anteroom. When the Wing was expanded to the south in
1909, the space became parts of two waiting rooms. When the Wing
was expanded to the east in 1934, it assumed its present function as a
centrally located conference room across the corridor from the repositioned Oval Office. It retained the painted wooden mantel which had
been in the 1902 President's Room and was equipped with a skylight lit
from a shaft passing through the Wing's new second floor.

 As a conference room , it was first called the "Fish Room" because of
the aquariums and fishing mementos displayed by President Franklin
D. Roosevelt. The tradition of this name was revived in the early 1960s
when President John F.Kennedy hung a large mounted sailfish which
he had caught in Acapulco.
The room was renamed the "Roosevelt Room " by President Richard
Nixon in 1969 to honor the contributions of Theodore Roosevelt in
erecting the West Wing and of Franklin D. Roosevelt in enlarging the
Wing to its present size.

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Theodore Roosevelt by James Earle Fraser
Bronze-patinated metal plaque , c. 1920. The sculptor best known for
his Indian figure , The End of the Trail, and his design of the buffalo
nickel. It includes a quotation attributed to Roosevelt - 'J\gg ressive
fighting for the right is the noblest sport the world affords:' The plaque
was acquired by the General Services Administration in 1969.
Franklin D. Roosevelt by John Destefano
Bronze , c. 1933. The profile bust portrait is surmounted by a spreadwinged eagle and flanked by fasces, the Roman symbol of authority.
The title panel includes a quotation from the Roman statesman Seneca- "I shall hold my rudder true: '
On loan from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library , 1969.

Crossing the River Platte by Worthington Whittredge
Oil on canvas, c. 1871. Whittredge accompanied the 1865-66 General
John Pope expedition, traveling across the Plains along the Platte River
and Rocky Mountains from Kansas to New Mexico. Later in his New
York studio, he painted this scene from sketches made during his travels showing Indians fording the river in what is now eastern Colorado.
Franklin D. Roosevelt by Alfred Jonniaux
Oil on canvas, 1958. This posthumous likeness of Franklin Roosevelt
was commissioned by his close friend and law partner, Basil "Doc"
O'Connor , who helped Roosevelt establish the Georgia Warm Springs
Foundation and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (now
called the March of Dimes Foundation). It has been on loan from the
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library since 1978.

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 Eleanor Roosevelt by Alva Museum Reproductions, after Victor
Lamkay
Composite stone, bronze patina, wood base, c. 1993. The original work
was sculpted in 1962 and 1963. Sculptor Victor Lamkay had hoped to
get permission for sittings with Mrs. Roosevelt, but she died before
he could do so. From photographs, the artist was able to complete the
bronze, now in the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library.
Theodore Roosevelt by Tade Styka
Oil on canvas, 1909. Roosevelt is depicted in a tan uniform, possibly his
Rough Rider outfit. This likeness is thought to have been painted from
sittings in the artist’s studio near Paris during Roosevelt’s post-presidential tour of Europe, 1909.
View of the City of Washington from the Virginia Shore by William
MacLeod
Oil on canvas, 1856. The artist, who appears in the lower right foreground, painted this view of Washington from across the Potomac
River near his native Alexandria, Virginia. Visible in the background
are the unfinished Washington Monument, at the left; the U.S. Capitol
with the earlier Bulfinch dome, at center; and the Washington Navy
Yard, at the right.
Our Vanishing Wildlife by Alexander Pope
Bronze, c. 1915-24. This sculpture of a bison battling three wolves was
displayed by the artist at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 at which it was judged one of the best sculptures.
Nobel Peace Prize Medal
The medal was awarded to President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906 for
his mediation of the Russo-Japanese War peace settlement. The first
Nobel prize awarded to an American, it was a gift to the White House
from the Theodore Roosevelt Association and presented to President
Ronald Reagan in 1982 in the Roosevelt Room on the 125th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth.
Medal of Honor
Awarded posthumously to Theodore Roosevelt, January 16, 2001 to
honor his heroism in the Spanish-American War, 1898. The medal was
presented to President George W. Bush for the White House collection
by Roosevelt family in ceremony held in the Roosevelt Room, September 16, 2002.

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 Mantel Clock made by the Chelsea Clock Co., Boston Brass and pine,
mid -20th century.
The circular brass ship's clock is set in a wooden frame.

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THE WEST WIN G RECEPTION ROOM
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When the West Wing was erected in 1902,a rectangular lobby was
placed at the center of the north side of the building, opening directly
to the driveway beneath a small porch. When the wing was expanded
in 1909, it remained unchanged, while two adjacent rooms were
converted into additional waiting rooms. In 1929, the Congressional
Waiting Room became an office, while the General Waiting Room was
absorbed into an enlarged T-shaped Lobby.
In 1934,when the President's Oval Office and the Cabinet Room were
moved into the eastern extension of the West Wing, a new lobby was
created at the center of the building with access through a narrow foyer
leading to the north doorway. The somewhat informal character of this
new lobby,which was a waiting room for both distinguished visitors
and the press alike, was captured by artist Norman Rockwell in a fourpanel illustration entitled, So You Want to See the President, drawn for
the November 13, 1943 issue of the Saturday Evening Post.
With the construction of new press facilities in the West Terrace in
1970, the lobby was renovated to provide a smaller, more intimate
reception room . The southern half of the room was walled off, becoming two staff officesentered from the south corridor.
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The First Naval Action in the War of 1812 by William John Huggins

Oil on canvas, 1816. This large maritime painting depicts the naval
division of Commodore John Rodgers pursuing the British frigate
H.M.S. Belvidera, five days after the United States had declared war on
Great Britain in 1812. It is probably based on a sketch made by James
Stilwell,an officer on the Belvidera.
Rutland Falls, Vermont by Frederic E. Chur ch

Oil on canvas, 1848. Considered part of the second generation of the
Hudson River School, Church was a major 19th-century American
landscape painter best known for panoramic views of exotic areas in
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 North and South America. His landscapes were somewhat idealized
with every aspect of nature depicted in great detail. A special emphasis
was placed on light and cloud effects, often with very dramatic results.
Shinnecock Hills, Long Island by William Merritt Chase
Oil on panel, 1900. Chase taught a successful summer art school at
Shinnecock on the eastern end of Long Island, 1891-1902. Considered
amongst his finest works are the paintings of the coastal landscape
around his house and studio (designed by Stanford White), of which
this is one.
James Monroe by Adrian Lamb, after Gilbert Stuart
Oil on canvas, 1975. This likeness is a copy of a c. 1818-20 Gilbert
Stuart portrait, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of
Art in New York.
Emigrant Scene attributed to William Henry Powell
Oil on canvas, c. 1837. Powell found success as a portraitist and later
as a painter of historical subjects. In 1847, he was selected to create the
last painting for the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, replacing his former teacher,
Henry Inman, who had died suddenly in 1846. Perhaps Powell’s
best known painting, this mammoth work entitled, Discovery of the
Mississippi by De Soto, portrayed the Spanish explorer’s arrival on May
8, 1541.
Donner Lake from the Summit by Edwin Deakin
Oil on canvas, 1876. This panoramic view features Donner Lake,
located in northeast California on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada
mountain range. Deakin, an English-born artist, came to California
in 1870 and established a studio in the San Francisco area, where he
resided for the remainder of his life. He was best known for views of
California’s Spanish-era missions, Chinatown, and the aftermath of the
1906 earthquake.
Vernal Falls, Yosemite by Thomas Hill
Nevada Falls, Yosemite by Thomas Hill,
Oil on canvas, 1889. This pair of scenic paintings was created by
Thomas Hill, an artist best known for his views of Yosemite Valley. Hill
moved permanently to California in 1871, and in the 1880s, established
a studio in Yosemite that today serves as the National Park Service
visitor center.

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 Cannonading on the Potomac, October, 1861 by Alfred Wordsworth
Thompson
Oil on canvas, c. 1868-70. Thompson painted this American Civil War
scene from sketches made of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, on the Potomac
River near Leesburg, Virginia, on October 21, 1861. On the reverse side
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May 1, 2017

Secretary Ryan Zinke
U.S.Department of Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washingt on, DC20240

Dear Secretary Zinke,
The Republican National Committee is holding its annual Spring Meeting in Coronado, California
May 10-13, 2017 at the Hotel del Coronado.
We would like to invite you to be the keynote speaker at the RNCDinner on Thursday , May 11,
2017. The dinner will begin at 7 :30pm and conclude at 9:00pm . We would like for you to give
formal remarks at 8:15pm to approximately 300 attendees consisting of National Committee
Members, State Chairmen , state party staff and guests from across the country.

I have attached our program's draft agenda to this email. If you have any questions , please reach
out to Emily Threadgill, Director of Member Services at the Republican National Committee at
EThreadgill@gop.com or 202-863-8724.

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Director of Member Services

Paid for by the RepublicanNationalCommittee.
310 First Street, S.E. • Washington,DC 20003 • www.gop.com
Not authorizedby any candidate or any candidate'scommittee.

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White House Military Office

POTUS 45 GUEST
Billing Acco unt Number : POTUS 45 GUEST

Bill Details
$32 .00

Total Amount Due
Issue Date

June 8, 2017

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 Conversation Contents
AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00
Attachments:
/45. AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00/1.1 Ryan_Zinke.pdf
/45. AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00/1.2 Lola_Zinke.pdf
/45. AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00/2.1 Ryan_Zinke.pdf
/45. AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00/2.2 Lola_Zinke.pdf

"Murphy, Christine M. EOP/WHO" (b)
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

(6)

"Murphy, Christine M. EOP/WHO"
>
Thu Jul 20 2017 10:07:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov'" <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov>,
"'Boulton, Caroline'" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00
Ryan_Zinke.pdf Lola_Zinke.pdf

(b) (6)

Elinor and Caroline, I was hoping you might be able to help us process the two attached
invoices for Sec. Zinke and Mrs. Zinke incurred aboard their trips on AF1. If there is more than
one credit card that is preferred for processing, that works just as well. Additionally, if you could
provide billing addresses associated with each of the credit cards that would be extremely
helpful. Please reach out via cell or email with any questions. Am also glad to take any calls as
needed over the phone for security reasons. Thanks so much for your help, Christine Christine
Murphy Assistant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary Phone: (b) (6)

(b) (6)

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Jul 20 2017 10:25:52 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Timothy Nigborowicz <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>, Rusty
Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00
Ryan_Zinke.pdf Lola_Zinke.pdf

We pay this ourselves, correct?
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Murphy, Christine M. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Date: Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:07 PM
Subject: AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00
To: "elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov" <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov>, "Boulton, Caroline"
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>

 Elinor and Caroline ,
I was hoping you might be able to help us process the two attached invoices for Sec. Zinke and
Mrs . Zin ke incurred aboard their trips on AF1. If there is more than one credit card that is
preferred for processing , that works j ust as well. Additionally, if you could provide billing
addresses associated with each of the credit cards that would be extremely helpful. Please
reach out via cell or ema il with any questions. Am also glad to take any calls as needed over the
phone for sec urity reasons . Thanks so much for your help,
Christine
Christine Murphy
Assistant to the Deputy Cab inet Secretary
Phone:

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton @ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Thu Jul 20 20 17 10:26:18 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Timothy Nigborowicz <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov >, Rusty
Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
Re: AF 1 Invoice - Totaling $64 .00

**HE pays this HIMS ELF, not the departmen t, was what I meant
On Thu, Ju l 20, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Boulton , Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
We pay this ourse lves, correct?

- -Forwarded message --From : Murphy , Christine M. EOP/W HO
Date: Thu, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:07 PM
Subject: AF1 Invoice - Tota ling $64.00
To: "elinor_ren ner@ios.doi.gov " <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov >, "Bo ulton, Caroline"
<caro line_boulto n@ios.do i.gov>

Elinor and Caro line,
I was hoping yo u might be able to help us process the two attached invoices for Sec. Zinke
and Mrs. Zinke incurred aboard their trips on AF1 . If there is more than one credit card that is
preferred for process ing, that works j ust as well. Add itionally , if you could provide billing
addresses associated with each of the credit cards that would be extremely helpful. Please
reach out via cell or emai l with any questions. Am also glad to take any calls as needed over

 the phone for secur ity reasons . Thanks so much for your help,
Christine
Christine Murphy
Assistant to the Deputy Cab inet Secretary
Phone:

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroli ne Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"N igborowicz , Timothy" <timothy _nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_ nigborowicz@ios.do i.gov>
Thu Jul 20 20 1710:4 1:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Rusty Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
Re: AF 1 Invoice - Totali ng $64 .00

Correct.
On Thu, Ju l 20, 2017 at 12:26 PM, Boulton , Caro line <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
**HE pays this HIMSEL F, not the departmen t, was what I meant
On Thu, Ju l 20, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Boulton, Carol ine <carol ine boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
We pay this ourse lves, correct?

--Forwarded message --From: Murphy , Christine M. EOP/WHO
>
Date: Thu , Jul 20, 2017 at 12:07 PM
Subject: A F1 Invoice - Total ing $64.00
To: "elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov " <elinor_renner@ios .doi.gov >, "Bou lton, Caroli ne"
<caroline_boulto n@ios .doi.gov >

Elinor and Caro line,
I was hoping yo u might be able to help us process the two attached invoices for Sec. Zinke

 and Mrs. Zinke incurred aboard the ir trips on AF1 . If there is more than one credit card that
is preferred for process ing, that works j ust as well. Add itionally, if you could provide billing
addresses associated with each of the credit cards that would be extreme ly helpful. Please
reach out via cell or email with any questions. Am also glad to take any calls as needed
over the phone for security reasons . Thanks so much for your help,
Christine
Christine Murphy
Ass istant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary
Phone

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_ Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.do
i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_ Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Murphy , Christine M. EOP/WHO" <Christine.M.Murphy@who.eop.gov>
From:

Sent:
To:

Subject:

"Murp hy, Christine M. EOP/W HO"
>

Fri Jul 21 2017 08:22:21 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"elinor_renner@ios.doi .gov" <elinor_renner@ios.doi .gov>,
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: AF 1 Invoice - Totaling $64 .00

Hi all, forwarding up on this. Thank you so much. Christine Murphy Executive Assistant to the
Deputy Cabinet Secretary
> On Jul 20,
2017 , at 12:07 PM, Murphy,
ns Ine
wrote: > > Elinor and Caroline, > I was hoping you mIg
e a e o e p us process e o
attached invoices for Sec. Zinke and Mrs. Zinke incurred aboard their trips on A F1. If there is
more than one credit card that is preferred for processing , that works j ust as well . Additionally, if
you could provide billing addresses associated with each of the credit cards that would be
extreme ly helpful. Please reach out via cell or ema il with any questions. Am also glad to take
any calls as needed over the phone for security reasons . Thanks so much for your hel~
Christine > > Christine Murphy > Ass istant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary > Phone : >>>>>

 "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Fri Ju l 21 2017 08:31 :04 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Murohv . Christine M. EOP/W HO"
>

"elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov " <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov >
Re: AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64 .00

Hi Christine,
Are we able to get this to you on Monday? We are j ust trying to confirm the card the Secretary
wishes to use , but he's current ly on travel with meetings until late in the day . If yo u need it
today, please let us know!
Best,
Caroline
On Fri. Jul 21 . 20 17 at 10:22 AM . Murphy , Christ ine M. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
ank yo u so much.
Christine Murphy
Executive Ass istant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary

> On Ju l 20. 2017 . at 12:07 PM. Murphy , Christine M. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
>

> Elinor and Carol ine,
> I was hoping you might be able to help us process the two attached invoices for Sec. Zinke
and Mrs. Zinke incurred aboard their trips on AF1 . If there is more than one credit card that is
preferred for process ing, that works j ust as well. Add itionally , if you could provide billing
addresses associated with each of the credit cards that would be extreme ly helpful. Please
reach out via cell or emai l with any questions. Am also glad to take any calls as needed over
the phone for security reasons . Thanks so much for your help,
> Christine
>

> Christine Murphy
> Ass istant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary
> Phone :
>
>
>
>

> <Ryan_Zinke.pdf>
> <Lola_Zin ke.pdf>

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

>

"Murphy, Christine M. EOP/WHO"
From:

Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Murohv . Christine M. EOP/W HO"
Mon Jul 24 2017 08:03:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Bou lton , Caro line"' <caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
"'elinor _renner@ ios .do i .gov"' <elinor_renner@ios.doi.go v>
RE : AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00

Just following up as gentle reminder. Thank you both!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:ca roline_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 10:31 AM
To: Murphy , Christine M. EOP/W HO
Cc: elinor_renner@ios.do i.gov
Subject: Re: AF1 Invoice - Tota ling $64.00

>

Hi Christine ,
Are we able to get this to you on Monda y? We are ju st hying to confnm the card the Secreta1y wishes to
use , but he's cmTently on ti·avel wit h meeting s un til late in the day . If you need it today, please let us
know!
Best,
Caroline
On Fri, Jul 2 1, 20 17 at 10:22 AM, Murph y, Christine M. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
Hi all , fo1wardin g up on thi s . Thank you so much .
Christine Mmphy
Executive Ass istant to the Deputy Cab inet Secreta1y

> On Jul 20 , 2017 , at 12:07 PM , Murph y, Christine M . EOP/WHO
wrote:
>
> Elin or and Caro line ,
> I was hoping you might be able to help us pro cess the two attac hed invoices for Sec. Zinke and Mrs .
Zinke incmTed aboard their ti·ips on AFl. If th ere is more than one credit car d that is prefe1Ted for
process ing, that works ju st as we ll. Add itionally , if you could prov ide billing addresses assoc iated with
each of the credit cards th at wou ld be exti·emely helpful. Plea se reach out via cell or email with any
que stions . Am also glad to take any calls as needed over the phone for security reason s. Thanks so
much for your help ,
> Christine
>
> Christine Mmp hy
> Assistant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretaiy
> Phone:

 >
>
>
> <Ryan_Zinke.pdf>
> <Lola_Zinke.pdf>

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi .gov 1 Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Jul 24 2017 08:56 :32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Renner Elinor <elinor_renner@ios.do i.gov>
Fwd: A F1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Can you ask him if he wants this on his -

? It's the one in my desk

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Murphy, Christine M. EOP/W HO"
v>
Date: July 21, 2017 at 9:22:21 AM CDT
To: "elinor renner@ios .doi.gov " <elinor_renner@ios .doi.gov >, "Boulton , Caroline"
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Subject: Re: AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00

Hi all, forwarding up on this. Thank you so much.
Christine Murphy
Executive Ass istant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary

On Jul 20 . 2017. at 12:07 PM, Murphy, Christine M. EOP/W HO
v> wrote:

Elinor and Caroline ,
I was hoping you might be able to help us process the two attached
invoices for Sec. Zinke and Mrs. Zinke incurred aboard their trips on A F1.
If there is more than one cred it card that is preferred for processing , that
works j ust as well. Additionally, if you could provide billing addresses

 associated with each of the credit cards that would be extremely helpful.
Please reach out via cell or email with any questions. Am also glad to
take any calls as needed over the phone for security reasons. Thanks so
much for your help,
Christine

Christine Murphy
Assistant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary
Phone: (b)

(6)

(b) (6)

<Ryan_Zinke.pdf>
<Lola_Zinke.pdf>

"Renner, Elinor" <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Renner, Elinor" <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Jul 24 2017 10:16:11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00

Will do! I just have to catch him.
On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 10:56 AM, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Can you ask him if he wants this on his(b) (5)
? It's the one in my desk
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
>
From: "Murphy, Christine M. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Date: July 21, 2017 at 9:22:21 AM CDT
To: "elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov" <elinor_renner@ios.doi.gov>, "Boulton, Caroline"
<caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: AF1 Invoice - Totaling $64.00
Hi all, forwarding up on this. Thank you so much.

 Christine Murphy
Executive Ass istant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary

On Jul 20. 2017. at 12:07 PM. Murphy, Christine M. EOP/W HO
> wrote:

Elinor and Caro line,
I was hoping yo u might be able to help us process the two attached
invoices for Sec. Zinke and Mrs . Zinke incurred aboard the ir trips on
AF1 . If there is more than one credit card that is preferred for
processing , that works j ust as well. Additionally, if you could provide
billing addresses associated with each of the cred it cards that would be
extremely helpful. Please reach out via cell or emai l with any
quest ions. Am also glad to take any calls as needed over the phone for
secur ity reasons. Thanks so much for your help,
Christine

Christine Murphy
Assistant to the Deputy Cab inet Secretary
Phone:

<Ryan_Zin ke.pdf>
<Lola_Zi nke.pdf>

Elinor Renner
U.S. Department of the Inter ior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Specia l Ass istant to the Secreta ry
Washington, DC 20240
202-208-6 087

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Conversation Contents
RE: Horseback riding this Friday - Seema is interested

"Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO"
From:
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CC:

Subject:

>

>
"Gunn , Ash ley L. EQP/WHQ"
Fri Ju l 07 2017 10:22 :31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
>
"Burghoff , Claire (CMS/QA)"
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Scott Homme l <scott_homme
I0s. 01.gov >,
"caro line_bou lton@ios .do i .gov" <caro line_bo ulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Co las, Brian (CMS/QA) "
, "Brookes,
Brady (CMS/QA)"
RE: Horsebac k rid ing this Friday - Seema is interested

Senator Roy Blount , Missouri, will be joining the horseback riding trailblazers today .

From: Bur ghoff, Claire (CMS/OA) [mailt o
Sent: Friday , July 7, 2017 9:41 AM
v>
To: Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
Cc: Colas , Brian (CMS/OA)
>; Bro okes , Brad y (CMS /OA)
v>
n mg this Friday - Seema is interested
Will do!

MCB
From: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO [m ailto
Sent: Friday , July 7, 2017 9:34 AM
To: Burgh off , Claire (CMS /OA)
Cc: Colas , Brian (CMS/OA)

She j ealous. Have fun!! Snap a few pies He will have offic ial photog but pls send me some!!!
Ashle y Gunn
Senior Director
Cab inet Affairs
(no text)
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On Jul 7, 20 17, at 9:16 AM , Bur ghoff, Claire (CMS /OA)

wrote:

Good mornin g, Ashley!
Jus t want ed to give you the heads up that I'll be with Seem a this afternoon to make sur e she
gets whe re she needs to go. Carl os from CMS wi ll be driving us.

 Let me kn ow if I need to provide any additional info1mation I need to provide .
On Jul 5, 20 17, at 8:58 PM, Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO
wrote:

>

She is going to have the time of her life with 2 of th e greatest people in the world!!
So stinkin' j ealous ...
Ashle y Gunn
Senior Director
Cab inet Affai rs
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MCB
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 20 17, at 8:55 PM , Colas , Brian (CMS/OA)
She is a novice , so my wife tells me "weste rn" might be better
Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 20 17, at 7:20 PM, Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
From Vpotus: pls let me kn ow.

Let Seem a know they ride English style and find out if she rides
English or Weste rn . Thank s Ashle y Gunn
Senior Director

On Jul 5, 20 17, at 6:47 PM , Colas , Brian (CMS/OA)
> wrote:
Hi Ashley,
I understand you have details on a horseback riding for
Seema along w/ the VP & Sec. Zinke - Seema is
interested in going - can you pls send or let me know
what you need from me for that?
Thank you,
Brian

> wrote:

 "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caro line" <ca roline_ boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Fri Ju l 07 2017 11 :20:53 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gunn , Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"

>

Re: Horseback riding th is Friday - Seema is interested

Hi Ash ley ,
Sec. Zinke is currently in Yorktown and is scheduled to depart at 1:30 via helicopter . However ,
we j ust rece ived word that the helicopter battery is having issues so he w ill be delayed and will
poss ibly miss horseback riding. We built in some extra time to the schedule so hopefully that
doesn't happen , but we wa nted to give you a heads up . We will keep you updated as we hear
more.
Best ,
Caro line
On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 12:22 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
wro te:
Senator Roy Blount , Missouri , will be joining the horseback riding trailblazers today.

>

Fro m: Burg hoff, Claire (CMS /OA) [mailto
Sent: Friday , July 7, 2017 9:41 AM
To: Gunn , Ash ley L. EOP/WHO
Cc: Colas, Brian (CMS/OA )
>
n mg this Friday - Seema is intere sted
Will do!

MCB
Fro m: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO [ma ilto
Sent: Friday , July 7, 2017 9:34 AM
To: Burghoff , Claire (CMS /OA)
Cc: Colas , Brian (CMS /OA)

She jea lous. Have fun!! Snap a few pie s He will have offic ial photog but pls send me some!!!
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affai rs
(no text)
~
se
On Jul 7, 20 17, at 9: 16 AM , Burghoff , Claire (CMS /OA)

> wrote :

Good morn ing , Ashley!
Just wanted to give you the heads up that I'll be with Seema this afternoo n to make sure
she gets where she needs to go . Carlos from CMS will be driving us .

 Let me know if I need to provide any additional information I need to provide.
On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:58 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO (b) (6)
wrote:
She is going to have the time of her life with 2 of the greatest people in the world!!
So stinkin' jealous...
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House
MCB
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:55 PM, Colas, Brian (CMS/OA) (b) (6)
She is a novice, so my wife tells me "western" might be better
Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 2017, at 7:20 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
> wrote:

(b) (6)

From Vpotus: pls let me know.
Let Seema know they ride English style and find out if she rides
English or Western. Thanks Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House
On Jul 5, 2017, at 6:47 PM, Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
> wrote:

(b) (6)

Hi Ashley,
I understand you have details on a horseback riding
for Seema along w/ the VP & Sec. Zinke – Seema is
interested in going – can you pls send or let me know
what you need from me for that?
Thank you,
Brian

> wrote:

 Caroline Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi .gov

"Burghoff , Claire (CMS/OA)" <Claire.Burghoff@cms.hhs.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Subject:

"Burghoff , Claire (CMS/QA)"
Fri Ju l 07 2017 11 :23:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
>
"Gunn , Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Scott Homme l <scott _ hommel@ios.do i.gov>,
"caroline _ bou lton@ ios.do i.Qov" <caro line boulton @ios .doi.gov >,
"Co las, Brian (CMS/OA )"
>, "Brookes,
Brady (CMS/QA )"
Re: Horseback riding th is Friday - Seema is interes ted

Great! I've let Seema know .
MCB
On Jul 7 , 2017 , at 1:20 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
Senator Roy Blount , Missouri, will be joining the horseback riding trailblazers today .
Fro m: Burghoff, Claire (CMS/OA) [mailt o
Sent : Fri day , July 7, 2017 9:41 AM
To: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP /WH O
Cc: Colas , Brian (CM S/OA)
>
n mg this Fri day - Seem a is interested
Will do!

MCB
Fro m: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP /WH O [m ailto
Sent : Fri day , July 7, 20 17 9:34 AM
To: Burghoff, Claire (CMS /OA)
>
Cc: Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
>; Brookes, Brady (CMS /OA)
>
Subjec t: Re : Horseback riding this Fri day - Seem a is interested

She j ealous. Have fun!! Snap a few pies He will have official photog bu t pls send me some !!!
Ashle y Gunn
Senior Director
Cabine t Affairs
(no text)
~
1se

MCB

> w rote:

 Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 7, 20 17, at 9:16 AM , Burghoff, Claire (CMS/OA)

> wrote:

Good morning, Ashley!
Just wanted to give you the heads up that I'll be with Seema this afternoon to mak e sure she
gets where she need s to go. Carlos from CMS will be driving us.
Let me know if I need to provide any additional info1mation I need to provide.
On Jul 5, 20 17, at 8:58 PM , Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO
wrote:

v>

She is going to have the time of her life with 2 of the greatest people in the world!!
So stinkin' j ealous ...
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director

MCB
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 20 17, at 8:55 PM , Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
She is a novice, so my wife tells me "western" might be better
Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 20 17, at 7:20 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
wrote :
From Vpotus: pls let me know.
Let Seema know they ride English style and find out if she rides
English or Weste rn . Thanks Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs
~1

se

On Jul 5, 20 17, at 6:47 PM, Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
> wrote :
Hi Ashley ,

wrote :

 I understand you have details on a horseback riding for
Seema along w/ the VP & Sec. Zinke - Seema is
interested in going - can you pls send or let me know
what you need from me for that?
Thank you,
Brian

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ios.do i.gov >
Fri Ju l 07 2017 11:37:35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Re: Horseback riding th is Friday - Seema is interes ted

Hi Ash ley-Update: they are driving , and our sec urity deta il is confident they w ill st ill ma ke it in time!
Best ,
Caroli ne
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 7 , 20 17 , at 1:20 PM, Bou lton , Caro line <caro line_boulto n@ios.do i.gov > w rote:

Hi Ash ley ,
Sec. Zinke is curren tly in Yor ktow n and is sc hed uled to depart at 1:30 via helicopter .
However, w e j ust received w ord that the helicopter battery is having issues so he w ill
be delayed a nd w ill poss ibly miss horseback riding. We built in some extra time to
the schedule so hopefully that doesn' t happe n, but we wanted to give yo u a heads
up. We w ill keep you updated as we hear more.
Best,
Caro line
On Fri. Jul 7, 2017 at 12:22 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
> w rote:
Senator Roy B ount , M1ssour1, will be joining the horseback riding trailblazers today .
Fro m: Bur ghoff, Claire (CMS/OA) [mailt o
Sent : Friday , July 7, 20 17 9:41 AM
To: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP /WH O
Cc: Colas, Brian (CM S/OA)
v>
n mg this Friday - Seem a is interested
Will do !

MCB

 From: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO [m ailto
Sent: Friday , July 7, 2017 9:34 AM
To: Burghoff , Claire (CMS /OA)
Cc: Colas , Brian (CMS /OA)

>
es, Brady (CMS /OA)

She j ealous. Have fun !! Snap a few pie s He will have offic ial photog but pls send me
some!!!
Ashle y Gunn
Senior Director
Cab inet Affai rs
(no text)
~1
se
On Jul 7, 20 17, at 9:16 AM , Burgh off , Claire (CMS /OA) <
wrote:
Good morning , Ashley!
Just want ed to give you the heads up that I'll be with Seema this afternoon to
make sure she gets whe re she needs to go. Carlos from CMS will be driving
us .
Let me kn ow if I need to provide any additional info1mation I need to
prov ide.
On Jul 5, 20 17, at 8:58 PM , Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
wrote:
She is going to have the time of her life with 2 of th e greatest people in the
world!!
So stinkin' j ealous ...
Ashle y Gunn
Senior Director
Cab inet Affair s
The White House

MCB
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 20 17, at 8:55 PM , Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
wrote:
She is a novice , so my wife tells me "weste rn" might be better
Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 20 17, at 7:20 PM , Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
> wrote:

>

 From Vpotus: pls let me know.
Let Seema know they ride English style and find out
if she rides English or Western. Thanks Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House

On Jul 5, 2017, at 6:47 PM, Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
wrote:
(b) (6)
Hi Ashley,
I understand you have details on a
horseback riding for Seema along w/ the
VP & Sec. Zinke – Seema is interested
in going – can you pls send or let me
know what you need from me for that?
Thank you,
Brian

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO" (b)
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

(6)

>

"Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO" (b) (6)
Fri Jul 07 2017 11:48:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Horseback riding this Friday - Seema is interested

Thanks for the heads up! Just keep me in loop. Im alerting all!
Giddy up!!
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs
(no text)
The White House

(b) (6)

On Jul 7, 2017, at 1:38 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:

>

 Hi Ash ley-Update: they are driving , and our sec urity deta il is confident they w ill st ill make it in
time!
Best ,
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 7 , 2017 , at 1:20 PM, Bou lton , Caroline <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov >
w rote:

Hi Ash ley ,
Sec. Zinke is curren tly in Yor ktow n and is scheduled to depart at 1:30 via
helicopter . However , we just rece ived word that the helicopter battery is
hav ing iss ues so he w ill be de layed and w ill possib ly miss horsebac k
riding. We built in some extra time to the schedu le so hopefully that
doesn't happen , but w e wanted to give you a heads up . We w ill keep you
updated as we hear more.
Best,
Caro line
On Fri. Jul 7. 2017 at 12:22 PM. Gunn, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO
w rote:
Senator Roy B ount , M1ssour1, will be joining the horseback riding trailblazers
today .
From: Burghoff, Claire (CMS/OA) [mailt o
Sent: Friday , July 7, 20 17 9:4 1 AM
To: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO
Cc: Colas, Brian (CM S/OA)
(CMS/OA)
>
Subject: RE : Horse ac
y - Seem a is interested
Will do !

MCB
From: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO [m ailto
Sent: Friday , July 7, 20 17 9:34 AM
To: Burgh off, Claire (CMS /OA)
Cc: Colas, Brian (CMS/OA )
(CM S/OA) <
>
Subject: Re : Horse ac n mg t 1s Fn y - Seem a is interested

She j ealous. Have fun!! Snap a few pies He will have official ph otog bu t pls
send me some !!!
Ashle y Gunn
Senior Director
Cabine t Aff airs
(no text)
~1
se

 On Jul 7, 2017, at 9:16 AM, Burghoff, Claire (CMS/OA)
> wrote:
<(b) (6)
Good morning, Ashley!
Just wanted to give you the heads up that I'll be with Seema this
afternoon to make sure she gets where she needs to go. Carlos
from CMS will be driving us.
Let me know if I need to provide any additional information I
need to provide.
On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:58 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
(b) (6)
She is going to have the time of her life with 2 of the greatest
people in the world!!
So stinkin' jealous...
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House
MCB
Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:55 PM, Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
wrote:
(b) (6)
She is a novice, so my wife tells me "western" might
be better
Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 2017, at 7:20 PM, Gunn, Ashley L.
> wrote:
EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
From Vpotus: pls let me know.
Let Seema know they ride English style
and find out if she rides English or
Western. Thanks Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House

 On Jul 5, 2017, at 6:47 PM, Colas, Brian
>
(CMS/OA) <(b) (6)
wrote:
Hi Ashley,
I understand you have
details on a horseback riding
for Seema along w/ the VP
& Sec. Zinke – Seema is
interested in going – can
you pls send or let me know
what you need from me for
that?
Thank you,
Brian

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO" (b)
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

(6)

>

"Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Fri Jul 07 2017 13:37:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
"Lamb, Zach T. EOP/OVP" (b) (6)
Re: Horseback riding this Friday - Seema is interested

How are we looking?
Adding Zach from Vpotus office.
I'm in a meeting at 4. Out of pocket.
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs
(no text)
The White House

(b) (6)

On Jul 7, 2017, at 1:38 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Ashley-Update: they are driving, and our security detail is confident they will still make it in
time!
Best,

 Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 7 , 2017 , at 1:20 PM, Bou lton , Caroline <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov >
w rote:

Hi Ash ley ,
Sec. Zinke is curren tly in Yor ktow n and is scheduled to depart at 1:30 via
helicopter . However , we just rece ived word that the helicopter battery is
hav ing iss ues so he w ill be de layed and w ill possib ly miss horsebac k
riding. We built in some extra time to the schedu le so hopefully that
doesn't happen , but w e wanted to give you a heads up . We w ill keep you
updated as we hear more.
Best,
Caro line
On Fri. Jul 7. 2017 at 12:22 PM, Gunn, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO
v> w rote:
Senator Roy B ount , M1ssour1, will be joining the horseback riding trailblazers
today .
From: Burghoff, Claire (CMS/OA)
Sent: Fri day , July 7, 2017 9:41 AM
To: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP /WH O
Cc: Colas, Brian (CM S/OA)
(CMS/OA)
Subject: RE : Horse ac

>
y - Seem a is intere sted

Will do!

MCB
From: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP /WH O [m ailto:
Sent: Fri day , July 7, 20 17 9:34 AM
To: Burgh off, Claire (CMS /OA)
Cc: Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
(CM S/OA)
>
Subject: Re : Horse ac n mg t 1s Fn y - Seem a is interested

She j ealous. Have fun!! Snap a few pie s He will have official ph otog bu t pls
send me some !!!
Ashle y Gunn
Senior Director
Cabine t Affairs
3( no text)
TheWhrteii' ouse
On Jul 7, 2017, at 9:16 AM , Burgh off, Claire (CMS /OA)
wrote:
Good mornin g, Ashley !

 Just wanted to give you the heads up that I'll be with Seema this
afternoon to make sure she gets where she needs to go. Carlos
from CMS will be driving us.
Let me know if I need to provide any additional information I
need to provide.
On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:58 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
wrote:

(b) (6)

She is going to have the time of her life with 2 of the greatest
people in the world!!
So stinkin' jealous...
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House
MCB
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:55 PM, Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
wrote:

(b) (6)

She is a novice, so my wife tells me "western" might
be better
Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 2017, at 7:20 PM, Gunn, Ashley L.
wrote:
EOP/WHO (b) (6)
From Vpotus: pls let me know.
Let Seema know they ride English style
and find out if she rides English or
Western. Thanks Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House

On Jul 5, 2017, at 6:47 PM, Colas, Brian
>
(CMS/OA) <(b) (6)
wrote:
Hi Ashley,

 I understand you have
details on a horseback riding
for Seema along w/ the VP
& Sec. Zinke - Seema is
interested in going - can
you pls send or let me know
what you need from me for
that?
Thank you,
Brian

Caroli ne Bo ulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi.gov

"Lamb, Zach T. EOP/OVP"
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

>

"Lamb , Zac h T. EOP/OVP"

>

Fri Ju l 07 2017 13 :38:59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ ios.do i.gov >
Re: Horseback riding th is Friday - Seema is interes ted

>

I have Zinke , Seema , and Blunt.
Best ,
Zach Lamb
Deputy Directo r of Advance
Office of Vice Presiden t Mike Pence

On Jul 7 , 20 17 , at 3:37 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO

w rote:

How are w e looki ng?
Add ing Zach from Vpot us office .
I'm in a meet ing at 4. Out of pocket.
Ashley Gu nn
Sen ior Director
Cab inet Affairs
(no text )
~se
On Jul 7 , 20 17 , at 1:38 PM, Caroli ne Bou lton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi .gov > w rote :

 Hi Ash ley-Update: they are driving , and our security deta il is confident they w ill still
make it in time!
Best,
Caro line
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 7 , 2017 , at 1:20 PM, Bou lton , Caro line
<caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov > w rote :

Hi Ash ley ,
Sec. Zinke is curren tly in Yor ktow n and is scheduled to depart
at 1:30 via helicopter. However , w e j ust received w ord that the
helicopter battery is hav ing iss ues so he w ill be de layed and
w ill poss ibly miss horseback riding. We built in some extra
time to the schedule so hopef ully that doesn' t happen , but w e
w anted to give you a heads up. We w ill keep you updated as
w e hear more .
Best,
Caro line
On Fri. Jul 7 , 2017 at 12:22 PM, Gunn, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO
> w rote:
Senator Roy B ount , M1ssour1, will be joining the horseback
riding trailblazers today .
From: Bur ghoff, Claire (CMS/OA )
[mailt o
Sent: Fn y, Ju y 7, 20 17 9:41 AM
To: Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO
Cc: Colas, Brian (CMS/OA <
Bro okes, Brad y (CMS /OA)
Subject: RE : Horseback ridin g this Friday - Seema is interested
Will do !

MCB

>
y - Seem a 1s mterested
She je alous. Have fun!! Snap a few pie s He will have official

 photog but pls send me some!!!
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs
no text)
The White House

(b) (6)

On Jul 7, 2017, at 9:16 AM, Burghoff, Claire (CMS/OA)
wrote:

(b) (6)

Good morning, Ashley!
Just wanted to give you the heads up that I'll be with
Seema this afternoon to make sure she gets where she
needs to go. Carlos from CMS will be driving us.
Let me know if I need to provide any additional
information I need to provide.
On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:58 PM, Gunn, Ashley L.
> wrote:
EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
She is going to have the time of her life with 2 of the
greatest people in the world!!
So stinkin' jealous...
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House
MCB
Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:55 PM, Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
wrote:
(b) (6)
She is a novice, so my wife tells me
"western" might be better
Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 2017, at 7:20 PM, Gunn,
Ashley L. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
(b) (6)
From Vpotus: pls let me
know.
Let Seema know they ride

 English style and find out if
she rides English or
Western. Thanks Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House
On Jul 5, 2017, at 6:47 PM,
Colas, Brian (CMS/OA)
<(b) (6)
wrote:
Hi Ashley,
I understand
you have details
on a horseback
riding for
Seema along w/
the VP & Sec.
Zinke – Seema
is interested in
going – can you
pls send or let
me know what
you need from
me for that?
Thank you,
Brian

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO" <(b)
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:
Ahhhh thanks all!! Enjoy.
Ashley Gunn

(6)

"Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO" (b) (6)
Fri Jul 07 2017 13:39:34 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Lamb, Zach T. EOP/OVP" <(b) (6)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Horseback riding this Friday - Seema is interested

>

 Sen ior Director
Cab inet Affairs
(no text )
~se
On Jul 7 , 20 17 , at 3:39 PM, Lamb , Zach T. EOP/OVP
I have Zinke, Seema , and Blunt.
Best ,
Zach Lamb
Deputy Director of Advance
Office of Vice Pres iden t Mike Pence

On Jul 7 . 2017 . at 3:37 PM. Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
> w rote:

How are w e look ing?
Add ing Zac h from Vpot us office .
I'm in a meet ing at 4. Out of pocket.
Ashley Gunn
Sen ior Director
Cab inet Affairs
(no text )
~se
On Jul 7 , 2017 , at 1:38 PM, Caroline Bo ulton
<caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov > w rote :

Hi Ash ley-Update: they are driving , and our security deta il is confident
they w ill st ill make it in time!
Best ,
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 7, 2017 , at 1:20 PM, Bou lton, Caroline
<caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov > w rote :

Hi Ash ley,
Sec. Zinke is curren tly in Yor ktow n and is
schedu led to depart at 1:30 via helicop ter.
However , we j ust received w ord that the hel icopter
battery is having issues so he w ill be delayed and

> w rote :

 w ill possib ly miss horseback riding. We built in
some extra time to the schedu le so hopefully that
doesn't happen, but w e wanted to give you a
heads up . We w ill keep you updated as we hear
more.
Best ,
Carol ine
On Fri, Jul 7 . 2017 at 12:22 PM. Gunn . Ash ley L.
EOP/WHO
> w rote :
Senator Roy B ount , M1ssour1, w1
horseback riding trailblazers today.

y
(CM S/OA)
Subject: RE :
intere sted
Will do!

MCB
From: Gunn , Ashle
[mailt o
Sent: Fn y, u y ,
To: Burgh off, Claire (CMS /OA)

(CMS/OA) <
Subject: Re : Horseback ridin g this Frida y - Seema is
intere sted
She j ealous. Have fun!! Snap a few pies He will
have official ph otog but pl s send me some !!!
Ashle y Gunn
Senior Director
(no text)
The White House
On Jul 7, 2017, at 9:16 AM , Burghoff, Claire
(CMS/OA) <
wrote:
Good mornin g, Ashley !
Just wanted to give you the heads up th at
I'll be with Seem a this afternoon to make
sure she gets where she needs to go .

 Carlos from CMS will be driving us.
Let me know if I need to provide any
additional information I need to provide.
On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:58 PM, Gunn,
Ashley L. EOP/WHO
wrote:
(b) (6)
She is going to have the time of her life
with 2 of the greatest people in the
world!!
So stinkin' jealous...
Ashley Gunn
Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White House
MCB
Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 5, 2017, at 8:55 PM, Colas, Brian
>
(CMS/OA) (b) (6)
wrote:
She is a novice, so my wife
tells me "western" might be
better
Thank you!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 5, 2017, at 7:20 PM,
Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO

(b) (6)
wrote:

From Vpotus:
pls let me
know.
Let Seema
know they ride
English style
and find out if
she rides
English or
Western.
Thanks Ashley Gunn

>

 Senior Director
Cabinet Affairs

(b) (6)

The White
House
On Jul 5, 2017,
at 6:47 PM,
Colas, Brian
(CMS/OA)

(b) (6)
wrote:

Hi
Ashley,
I
understand
you
have
details
on
a
horseback
riding
for
Seema
along
w/
the
VP
&
Sec.
Zinke
–
Seema
is
interested
in
going
–
can
you
pls
send
or
let
me
know
what
you
need
from
me
for
that?

>

 Thank
you,
Brian

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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White House Picnic

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Jul 03 2017 11:28:22 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Uli, Gabrie lla M. EOP/WHO"
Wh ite House Picn ic

>

Hi Gabriella,
Do yo u happe n to know the dress code for tomorrow's Military Picnic? Mrs . Zin ke was
wondering.
Thanks!
Caroline

Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Uli, Gabriella M. EOP/WHO"
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Subject:

>

"Uli, Gabriella M. EOP/WHO"
Mon Jul 03 2017 13:01 :38 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Wh ite House Picnic

Hi Carol ine,
The dress code is casual. Men can wear sports coats and women can wear a sundress or
anyth ing! The temp will be hot so something comfortable.
Hope that helps!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 3, 2017, at 1:29 PM, Boulton, Caroli ne <caro line_boulto n@ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Gabriella,
Do yo u happe n to know the dress code for tomorrow's Military Picnic? Mrs . Zin ke
was wondering.

>

 Thanks!
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Jul 03 2017 13:11 :55 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Uli, Gabrie lla M. EOP/WHO"
Re: Wh ite House Picnic

>

Thank you!!
On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 3:01 PM, Uli, Gabriella M. EOP/WHO
>
wrote:
Hi Carol ine,
The dress code is casual. Men can wear sports coats and women can wear a sundress or
anyth ing! The temp will be hot so something comfortab le.
Hope that helps!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 3, 2017 , at 1:29 PM, Boulton , Caro line <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Gabriella ,
Do you happen to know the dress code for tomorro w's Military Picn ic? Mrs . Zin ke
was wondering .
Thanks!
Caroline

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

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July 4th at the White House, Honoring our Military

"Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO"
From:
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Subject:

"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Mon Jun 26 2017 17:03 :37 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
"Uli, Gabriella M. EOP/WHO"
"Murohv . Christi ne M. EOP/W

>
>
>

'

July 4th at the W hite House , Honoring our Military

All , All Cabi net are cordially invited to atte nd the White House Ju ly 4t h celebration. The Military
Appreciation Pic nic w ill be from 4pm-6pm. We enco urage Cab inet to atte nd d uring th is time and
all are certai nly w elcome to stay for the Wh ite House staff eve nt begi nning at 6pm. Only ice
cream and beverages w ill be served at the 6pm port ion and w e encourage all stayi ng for the
9pm fireworks display to bring a blanket for comfortab le South Law n view ing . Please RSVP by
Thursday evening and include the vitals of fami ly atte nding w ith yo u. Sim ilar to the
Congress ional Picnic, Cab inet Affa irs staff and interns w ill greet Cab inet at the irongate and
escort attendees to the South law n. Please RSVP w ith your arrival time as w ell as fami ly vitals.
Than k yo u, Ashley Gun n Senior Director Cabi net Affa irs

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulto n@ios.do i.gov>
Fri Ju n 30 2017 07 :09:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
"Uli, Gabrie lla M. EOP/WHO"
"Murohv . Christi ne M. EOP/W

Re: July 4th at t he W hite House , Honoring our Military

Hi Ash ley , I apologize for the delay. Secretary Zinke and his w ife, Lolita , do plan to attend the
picnic and plan to arrive at 4:00. I believe Mrs. Zinke's vitals are on fi le , but please let me know
if I need to rese nd them. Join in!l the two of them w ill be the ir familv: Jen nifer Alexis Detlefsen
DO
Joh n Karl
aro e
ease let me know if yo u
e > n un
, 2017 , at 7 :03 PM, Gun n,
w rote: >> All , > All Cab inet are cordia lly
invited to attend the W I e ouse u y
ce e ra I0n. > The Military Appreciat ion Picnic w ill be
from 4pm-6pm . We e ncourage Cabi net to attend dur ing this time and all are certa inly welcome

 to stay for the White House staff event beg inning at 6pm . > Only ice cream and beverages w ill
be served at the 6pm port ion and w e enco urage all staying for the 9pm fireworks display to
bring a blanket for comfortab le South Law n view ing. > Please RSVP by Thursday even ing and
include the vitals of family attending w ith you . > Simi lar to the Congressional Picn ic, Cabine t
Affa irs staff and interns w ill greet Cab inet at the irongate and escort attendees to the South
law n. > Please RSVP w ith your arr ival time as well as fam ily vitals. >> Thank you , > Ashley
Gunn > Senior Director > Cab inet Affa irs >
>>

"Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO"
From:
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Subje ct:

>

"Gunn , Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"

>

Fri Jun 30 2017 09 :50: 11 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov >
Re: July 4th at the White House , Honoring our Military

I need a specific return time Ashley Gunn Sen ior Director Cab inet Affa irs The
White House > On Jun 30, 2017 , at 9:09 AM , Carol ine Boulton <caro line~o
i.gov >
w rote: > > Hi Ashley , > > I apologize for the delay. Secretary Zin ke and his w ife, Lolita , do >
plan to attend the picnic and plan to arrive at 4:00 . I believe Mrs. > Zin ke's vita ls are on fi le , but
please let me know if I need to resend > them. Joinin!l the tw o of them w ill be their family: > >
Jenni fer Alex is Detlefsen >
n>
> Ma I a
ar o e Detlefsen >
> ease let me know if you nee any Ing e se. > > es , > aro Ine > >
e >>> On Jun 26 , 2017 , at 7:03 PM, Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO
> w rote: >>>> All , >> All Cabine t are cordially invited to attend
e
Ie
ouse u y
ce e ration .>> The Military Appreciation Picn ic w ill be from 4pm-6pm.
We enco urage Cabinet to attend during this time and all are certain ly we lcome to stay for the
White House staff event beg inning at 6pm . >> Only ice cream and beverages w ill be served at
the 6pm port ion and we encourage all staying for the 9pm fireworks disp lay to bring a blanket
for comfortable South Law n view ing. >> Please RSVP by Th ursday evening and include the
vitals of family attending w ith you . >> Simi lar to the Congress ional Picn ic, Cab inet Affa irs staff
and interns w ill greet Cabinet at the irongate and escort attendees to the South law n. >> Please
RSVP w ith yo ur arrival time as w ell as family vita ls .>>>> Than k yo u, >> Ashley Gunn >>
Sen ior Director >> Cab inet Affa irs >~
>> >>

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ ios.do i.gov >
Fri Jun 30 2017 10:08:36 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gunn , Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Re: July 4th at the White House , Honoring our Military

>

Hi Ash ley , Secretary Zinke w ill need to depart at 4:45pm , tho ugh Mrs. Zinke and the rest of the
family would like to stay for the length of the picnic, though they w ill be departing for DOI after
the conclusion of the picnic. Best, Caroline Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 30, 2017 , at 11 :50
AM , Gunn , Ash ley L. EOP/WHO
> w rote : > > I need a specific
return time > > Ashley Gunn > Senior irec or > a me
airs > > The White
House > >> On Jun 30 , 2017 , at 9:09 AM, Caroline Bou lton <caro~os.do
i.gov >
w rote: >> >> Hi Ashley , >> >> I apologize for the delay. Secretary Zin ke and his w ife, Lolita , do

 >> plan to attend the picnic and plan to arrive at 4:00. I believe Mrs. >> Zinke's vitals are on file,
but please let me know if I need to resend >> them . Joinina the two of them will be their familv:
>>>> Jenn ifer A lexis Detlefsen >>
aI
e e sen >>
>>> Charlotte Detlefsen >>
>> Please let me know if you nee any ing
,Phone >>>>> On Jun 26, 2017 , at 7:03 PM,
>w rote: >>>>>> A ll, >>> All
Cabinet are cord ially invited to a en
e
Ie
ouse u y 4th celebrat ion . >>> The Military
Appreciation Picnic will be from 4pm-6 pm. We encourage Cabinet to attend during this time and
all are certainly welcome to stay for the Wh ite House staff event beginning at 6pm. >>> Only ice
cream and beverages will be served at the 6pm portion and we encourage all staying for the
9pm fireworks display to bring a blanket for comfortab le South Lawn viewing. >>> Please RSVP
by Thursday evening and include the vitals of fami ly attending with you. >>> Similar to the
Congress ional Picnic, Cabinet Affa irs staff and interns will greet Cabinet at the irongate and
escort attendees to the South lawn. >>> Please RSVP with your arrival time as well as family
vitals. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> Ashley Gunn >>> Senior Director >>> Cabinet Affairs >>>
>>> >>> >

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Mrs. Zinke Vital s

"Murphy , Christine M. EOP/WHO"
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>

"Murphy , Christi ne M. EOP/W HO"
Wed May 31 2017 14 :24:02 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"'Caro line_ boulton@ ios.do i.gov"' <Caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mrs. Zinke Vita ls

Hi Caroline, Any chance you could help us confirm Mrs. Zinke's vitals for future use? I believe
we may have run into issues w/ what we have here not matching the informat ion on her drivers
license. Thanks so much for your help, Christi ne First: Lolita Middle: NMN Last: Zin ke DOB:
SSN: I believe we have her soc ial correct & wanted to be sensitive to secur ity ...
~
/state of residence :
Christine Murphy Ass istant to the Deputy Cabinet
Secretary Phone :

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caro line_boulton@ios.do i.gov>
Wed May 31 2017 14 :28:16 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Murphy , Christi ne M. EOP/W HO"
Re: Mrs. Zinke Vita ls

Hi Christine, Yes! The issue is that her DOB is
(I believe that's what tripped
everyth ina up last time she went over). Her mi
. I also believe her license
is from and her address is listed as
es , aroline Sent from my iPhone
> On ~
17. at 2:24 PM, Murphy, Chns me
/W HO
> wrote: > > Hi Caroline, > A ny chance you could help us
con irm rs. in es vI a s or u ure use? I believe we may have run into issues w/ what we
have here not matching the information on her drivers license. Thanks so much for your help, >
Christine >> First: Lolita > Middle: NMN > Last: Zinke > DOB: 1> SSN : I believe we
have her social correct & wanted to be sens itive to security ... > ~
/state of residence :
> > Christine Murphy > Assista nt to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary > Phone : -

"Murphy , Christine M. EOP/WHO"
From:
Sent:

"Murphy , Christi ne M. EOP/W HO"
Wed May 31 2017 14 :29:1 1 GMT-0600 (MDT)

>

 To:
Subject:

"'Caroline Boulton"' <caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: Mrs. Zinke Vitals

Thank you!!!! -----O riginal Message----- From: Caroline Boulton
[mailto:caroline_ boulton@ios.do i.aovl Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 4:28 PM To : Murphy,
Christine M. EOP/WHO
> Subject: Re: Mrs. Zinke Vitals Hi
Christine, Yes! The issue Is a er
Is
( I believe that's what tripped
everythina up last time she went over). Her m
I also believe her license
is from and her address is listed as
es , aroline Sent from my iPhone
> On ~
17, at 2:24 PM, Murphy, Chns me
/WHO
<Christine.M.Murphy@who.eop.gov> wrote:>> Hi Caroline, > Any chance you could help us
confirm Mrs. Zinke's vitals for future use? I believe we may have run into issues w/ what we
have here not matching the information on her drivers license. Thanks so much for your help, >
Christine >> First: Lolita > Middle: NMN > Last: Zinke > DOB:> SSN : I believe we
have her social correct & wanted to be sensitive to security ... >curreiiTcffy /state of residence :
> > Christine Murphy > Assistant to the Deputy Cabinet Secretary > Phone: >>>

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Rsvp?

"Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO"
From:
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"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Wed May 31 2017 12 :40 :24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ ios .do i.gov>
Rsvp?

>

Caro line , I really need to know if Mrs Zinke is attendi ng the 430pm Sunday fords theater event.
Than k yo u, Ash ley Gun n Senior Director Cab inet Affa irs The Wh ite House
Please excuse typos . Sent from my iPhone

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulto n@ios .do i.gov>
Wed May 31 2017 12 :59 :04 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Re: Rsvp?

>

Mrs . Zinke w ill not be in DC at all that w eekend so she w ill not be there ! The Secre tary's t ravel
also j ust shifted so he w ill not be in tow n for any of the Ford's Theate r events either . Best ,
Caro line Sent from my iPho ne > On May 31, 20 17, at 12:41 PM, Gunn, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO
> w rote : > > Carol ine, > I really need to know if Mrs Zinke is
a en Ing e
pm un ay ords theater event. > > Thank vou , > Ashley Gu nn > Senio r
Directo r > Cabi net Affa irs > The White House >
> > Please excuse typos . Sent
from my iPhone

"Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO"
From:
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To:
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>

"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Wed May 312017 13 :00 :23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulto n@ios .do i.gov>
Re: Rsvp?

>

And yo u told Jennifer at fords? Tha nk you , As hley Gu nn Sen ior Director Cabinet Affairs The
W hite House Please exc use typos. Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017 , at
2 :59 PM, Car~caro
line_ boulton@ ios .do i.gov> w rote: > > Mrs. Zinke w ill not be in
DC at all that weekend so she w ill not be > there! The Secretary's travel also jus t shifted so he
w ill not be in > tow n for any of the Ford's Theater eve nts either . > > Best, > Caro line > > Sent
from mv iPhone >>> On Mav 31, 2017 , at 12 :4 1 PM, Gu nn, As hley L. EOP/W HO
> w rote : >> >> Carol ine, >> I really need to know if Mrs Zinke is

 attend ing the 430pm Sunday fords theater event. >>>> Thank yo u, >> Ashley Gu nn >> Sen ior
Director >> Cab inet Affa irs >> The White House >>
>> >> Please excuse typos .
Sent from my iPho ne

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton @ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subje ct:

Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .do i.gov>
Wed May 31 2017 13 :01 :28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Re: Rsvp?

Ashley , I've been in co ntact w ith A licia, who I emailed j ust before I let yo u know . Best , Caro line
Sent from my iPho ne > On May 31, 2017, at 12:41 PM, Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO
>w rote : >> Carol ine, > I really need to know if Mrs Zinke is
a en Ing e
pm un ay ords theater event. > > Thank you, > Ashley Gu nn > Senior
Director > Cabi net Affa irs > The White House >
> > Please excuse typos . Sent
from my iPhone

"Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO"
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

>

"Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Wed May 312017 13 :10:19 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios .do i.gov>
Re: Rsvp?

>

Aw esome ! Thanks. Thank yo u, Ash ley Gunn Senior Director Cabi net Affairs The Wh ite House
Please exc use typos . Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2017, at 3 :01 PM,
~on
<caroli ne_ boulton@ios.doi.gov > w rote : >> Ashley , > > I've been in contact
w ith Al icia, w ho I emailed just before I let you know . > > Best , > Carol ine > > Sent from my
iPhone >>> On May 31 , 20 17 . at 12:41 PM, Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO
w rote : >> >> Carol ine, >> I really need to know if Mrs Zinke is
a en Ing e
pm un ay or s theater event. >>>> Thank yo u, >> Ashley Gu nn >> Sen ior
Director >> Cab inet Affa irs >> The White House >>
>> >> Please excuse typos .
Sent from my iPho ne

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June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV

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>

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"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <J(b) (6)
Sat May 20 2017 13:21:00 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV

>

Happy weekend! The Republican Attorney General Association has requested Secretary Zinke
to be their keynote speaker at their Summer National Meeting on June 25th at the Hyatt
Regency Lake Tahoe. If he is interested, maybe it would be a great opportunity to do additional
Nevada stops (which we would love). This trip could be official or political with expenses paid by
RAGA, which I would coordinate. Let me know! Thanks all.
https://laketahoe.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Julia

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Sat May 20 2017 17:27:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Hommel Scott <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV

Logistics note: June 26 is the Las Vegas event he wants to attend and June 27 is western
governors
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Date: May 20, 2017 at 3:21:00 PM EDT
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV

>

Happy weekend!
The Republican Attorney General Association has requested Secretary Zinke to be
their keynote speaker at their Summer National Meeting on June 25th at the Hyatt
Regency Lake Tahoe. If he is interested, maybe it would be a great opportunity to do
additional Nevada stops (which we would love). This trip could be official or political

 w ith expenses paid by RAGA , which I wou ld coordinate.
Let me know ! Thanks all .
https ://laketahoe. regency. hyatt. com/en/hotel/home .htm I

Jul ia

Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Sat May 20 2017 17:31 :31 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Homme l Scott <scott_hommel@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: June 25 : RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Also Lola w ill be in tow n that day--Mnuchin's w edding is the 24th . Something to keep in mind.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 20 , 2017 , at 7:27 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > w rote :
Logistics note: June 26 is the Las Vegas event he wants to attend and June 27 is
w estern governors
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Griswold, Jul ia C. EOP/WHO"
Date: May 20, 2017 at 3:21 :00 PM ED
To: Scott Homme l <scott_hommel@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: "Bou lton , Caro line" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe , NV

Happy w eekend!
The Repub lican Attorney Genera l Associa tion has requested Secretary
Zinke to be their keynote speaker at their Summer National Meeting on
June 25th at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe . If he is interested , maybe it
w ould be a great opportunity to do additional Nevada stops (which w e
w ould love). This trip cou ld be officia l or political w ith expenses paid by
RAGA , which I w ould coordina te.
Let me know ! Thanks all .
https ://laketahoe. regency. hyatt. com/en/hotel/home .htm I

 Jul ia

Scott Hommel <scott hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Scott Homme l <scott_hommel@ios.do i.gov>
Sun May 21 20 1715:02:29 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: June 25 : RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Right. Maybe we can thread the needle here. Can discuss tomorrow . Have idea .
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Department of the Interior

On May 20, 2017 , at 7:27 PM, Caroli ne Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Logistics note: Ju ne 26 is the Las Vegas event he wants to attend and June 27 is
western governors
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message :
From: "Griswold, Jul ia C. EOP/WHO"
Date: May 20, 2017 at 3:21 :00 PM ED
To: Scott Homme l <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov >
Cc: "Bou lton , Caro line" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe , NV

Happy weeke nd!
The Republican Attorney General Associa tion has requested Secretary
Zinke to be their keynote speaker at their Summer National Meeting on
June 25th at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe . If he is interested , maybe it
would be a great opportu nity to do additio nal Nevada stops (which we
would love). This trip cou ld be official or political with expenses paid by
RAGA, which I would coordi nate.
Let me know ! Thanks all.
https ://laketahoe .regency .hyatt. com/en/hotel/home. htm I

Jul ia

 "Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" (b)
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

(6)

>

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Tue May 23 2017 07:30:55 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV

Hello--circling back to see if there is any interest in this! -----Original Message----- From:
Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2017 3:21 PM To: Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov> Cc: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> Subject:
June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV Happy weekend! The Republican Attorney General
Association has requested Secretary Zinke to be their keynote speaker at their Summer
National Meeting on June 25th at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. If he is interested, maybe it
would be a great opportunity to do additional Nevada stops (which we would love). This trip
could be official or political with expenses paid by RAGA, which I would coordinate. Let me
know! Thanks all. https://laketahoe.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html Julia

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
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To:
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Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Tue May 23 2017 07:51:42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" (b) (6)
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Re: June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV

Hi Julia,
We are! Scott will be calling you later today to discuss.
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 9:30 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
Hello--circling back to see if there is any interest in this!

(b) (6)

-----Original Message----From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2017 3:21 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: June 25: RAGA Meeting - Lake Tahoe, NV
Happy weekend!
The Republican Attorney General Association has requested Secretary Zinke to be their
keynote speaker at their Summer National Meeting on June 25th at the Hyatt Regency Lake
Tahoe. If he is interested, maybe it would be a great opportunity to do additional Nevada
stops (which we would love). This trip could be official or political with expenses paid by
RAGA, which I would coordinate.

 Let me know ! Thanks all.
https ://laketahoe .regency. hyatt. com /en/hote l/home. htm I

Jul ia

Caro line Bou lton
Department of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

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Lun ch In vitat ion from APD NSA KT McF arland

"Esquivel , Hilda V. EOP/NSC"
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject:

"Esquivel, Hilda V . EOP/NSC "
Tue May 09 2017 15:24: 16 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"kimbe rly .j.sonntag .mil@ma il.mil" <kimber ly.j .sonntag.mi l@mai l.mil>, "MEJIA, Krista
L C IV JS OCJCS (US)" <krista. l.mejia.c iv@mai l.mil>, "Nancy_ guiden@ ios.do i.gov"
<Nancy_ guiden@ ios.do i.gov>, "caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov "
<caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Lunch Invitat ion from APDNSA KT McFar land

Good Afternoon,
The Ass istant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor , Mrs. KT McFarland would like to invite Mrs. Sessions, Mrs . Ro ss,
Mrs. Zinke, Mrs. Pompeo, and Mrs. Dunford to a lunch at the Whit e House Mess on Monday , May 15, 2017 at 12 :00 pm Please RSVP
by May 11. Wh en confin nin g participatio n, please click on the link below and fill out the infon nation.
https://events.whi tehouse.gov/ fonn ?rid=8G2T4MQP9M
Th ank you,
Hilda
Hilda V. Esquive l
Executive Assistant to the
Assistant to the President and
Deputy Na tional Security Advisor
Na tional Security Council
The Whit e House

-

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov >
Tue May 09 2017 15:28:48 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Scott Homme l <scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov>
Fwd: Lunc h Invitation from APDNSA KT McFa rland

FYI he w ill not make this w ith a Monday flig ht (obvious ly).
- - - Forwarded messag e - -From : Esquivel, Hilda V. EOP/NSC
>
Date: Tue, May 9, 2017 at 5:24 PM
Subject: Lunch Invitat ion from A PDNSA KT McFarland
To: "kimberly.j.sonn tag.mi l@mai l.mil" <kimberly .j.sonntag .mil@ma il.mil>, "MEJIA , Krista L CIV JS OCJCS (US)"
<krista.l.mej ia.civ@mail .mil>, "Nancy _guiden@ios.doi .gov" <Nancy _gu iden@ ios.doi.gov >,
"caro line_boulton@ ios.doi.gov " <carol ine_bou lton@ios .doi .gov>

Goo d A ftern o on ,

 The Ass istant to the President and Deputy Na tion al Securi ty Adviso r, Mrs. KT McFa rland wou ld like to invite Mrs. Sess ions,
Mr s. Ross, Mrs. Zinke , Mr s. Pompeo, and Mr s. Dunford to a lun ch at the Wh ite Ho use Mess on M onday , May 15, 2017 at
12 :00 pm. Plea se RSVP by May 11. Wh en confinn ing participatio n, please cli ck on the link belo w and fill out the
inform ation.

https·//eventswhjtehouseeov/f01m?rjd=8G2T4MQP9M

Thank you,
Hilda
Hilda V . Esquive l

Executive Assistant to the
Assistant to the President and
Deputy National Security Advisor
National Security Council
The White House

-

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Sonntag , Kimberly J Capt USMC (US)" <kimberly.j.sonntag.mil@mail.mil>
From:
Sent:

To:

CC:
Subje ct:

"Sonntag , Kimber ly J Capt USMC (US)" <kimber ly .j .sonntag .mil@ma il.mil>
Wed May 10 2017 16:25:59 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Esquivel , Hilda V. EOP/NSC"
"MEJ IA , Krista L CIV JS OCJCS (US)" <krista.l.me jia.civ@mai l.mil>,
"Nancy _guiden@ios .doi.gov " <Nancy _gu iden@ ios.do i.gov>,
"caro line_ boulton@ios .do i.gov" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: Lunch Invitat ion from A PDNSA KT McFar land

Good afternoon, Ma'am ,
On beha lf of Mrs. Ellyn Dunfo rd, thank you for the kind invitation have lunch w ith Mrs. KT McFar land on 15 May.
Unfortunate ly , due to prev ious ly schedu led comm itments that day, she is unable to attend and must reg ret.
We w ish you success and please keep Mrs. Dunford in mind for future events .
Very respectfully,
Kimber ly J. Sonntag , Capt , USMC
Spec ial Ass istant to the Cha irman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
9999 Joint Staff Pentagon , Room 2E872 Wash ington , DC 20318-9999
NIPR : kimberly. j.sonntag.m il@mai l.mil
S IPR : kimberlv.i.sonntaQ.mil@mai l.smil.mil
Office:
Mobi le

 On May 9, 2017 , at 22:24 , Esqu ive l, Hilda V . EOP/NSC

w rote :

Good Afternoon,
The Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor, Mrs . KT McFarland would like to invite Mrs .
Sessions, Mrs . Ross, Mrs. Zinke, Mrs. Pompeo, and Mrs. Dunford to a lunch at the White House Mess on Monday, May
15, 2017 at 12:00 pm. Please RSVP by May 11. When confirming participation, please click on the link below and fill out
the infonna.tion.
https://events.whitehouse.gov/form?rid=8G2T4MOP9M
Thank you,
Hilda
Hilda V . Esquivel

Executive Assistant to the
Assistant to the President and
Deputy National Security Advisor
National Security Council
The White House

-

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov >
Wed May 10 2017 16:33:51 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Lolita Zinke <lolazinke@gma il.com >
Fwd: Lunch Invitation from APDNSA KT McFa rland

Hi Lola!
I'm assum ing you w ill not be in tow n for this. Unless you say otherwise , I'll send in your regrets!
Caro line
--Forwarded message --From : Esquivel , Hilda V. EOP/NSC
>
Date: Tue, May 9, 20 17 at 5:24 PM
Subject: Lunch Invitation from A PDNSA KT McFarla nd
To: "kimberly.j.sonntag.mi l@mai l.mil" <kimberly.j .sonntag.m il@ma il.mil>, "MEJIA , Krista L CIV JS OCJCS (US)"
<krista.l.mej ia.civ@mail.mil >, "Nancy _guiden@ios.doi.gov " <Nancy _gu iden@ ios.doi.gov >,
"caro line_boulton@ ios.doi.gov " <carol ine_bou lton@ios.doi.gov >

Good Afternoon,

The Ass istant to the President and Deputy Na tional Security Advisor, Mrs. KT Mc Farland wo uld like to invite Mrs. Sess ions,
Mrs. Ross , Mrs. Zink e, Mrs. Pompeo , and Mrs. Dun for d to a lun ch at the Wh ite Hou se Mess on M onday , May 15, 2017 at
12 :00 pm. Please RSVP by May 11. Wh en confin ning participation, please click on the link belo w and fill out the
information.

https ://events.w hitehou se.gov/fo1m?rid= 8G2 T4M QP9M

 Th ank yo u,
Hilda
Hilda V . Esquive l

Executive Assistant to the
Assistant to the President and
Deputy National Security Advisor
National Security Council
The White House

-

Caro line Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Scheduling & Adva nce
Caroli ne_B oulton@iosdo i.gov I Schedul
ioo@iosdojgoy

"Esquivel , Hilda V. EOP/NSC"
From:
Sent:

To:

CC:
Subje ct:

>

"Esquivel , Hilda V. EOP/NSC"
Thu May 11 2017 16:22:46 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Sonntag , Kimber ly J Capt USMC (US)" <kimber ly .j .sonntag .mil@ma il.mil>
"MEJ IA , Krista L CIV JS OCJCS (US)" <krista.l.me jia.civ@mai l.mil>,
"Nancy_guide n@ios .doi.gov " <Nancy_gu iden@ ios.do i.gov>,
"carol ine_ boulton@ios .do i.gov" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
RE: Lunch Invitation from A PDNSA KT McFar land

Good even ing Capt Sonntag ,
Thank you for your email.
Regards ,
Hilda

Hilda V. Esquivel
Ex ecutive Ass istan t to the
Assistan t to the Pre sident and
Deputy Na tional Securi ty Advisor
Na tional Secur ity Coun cil
Th e Wh ite Hous e

----Or iginal Message- -From : Sonntag , Kimbe rly J Capt USMC (US) [mailto:k imberly .j .sonntag.mil@mail.mil]
Sent: Wednes day , May 10, 2017 6 :26 PM
To : Esquivel, Hilda V . EOP/NSC
Cc : MEJIA , Krista L CIV JS OCJ
caro line_ boulton@ios.do i.gov
Subject: Re: Lunch Invitation from APD NSA KT McFarland
Good afternoo n, Ma'am,
On behalf of Mrs . Ellyn Dunford, thank you for the kind invitation have lunch with Mrs. KT McFar land on 15 May .

 Unfortunate ly , due to previously scheduled commitments that day , she is unable to attend and must regret.
We wish you success and please keep Mrs. Dunford in mind for future events.
Very respectfully,
Kimberly J . Sonntag , Capt, USMC
Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
9999 Joint Staff Pentagon , Room 2E872 Washington , DC 20318-9999
NIPR: kimberly.j .sonntag .mil@mail.mil <mailto :kimberly .j .sonntag.mil@mail.mil>
S IPR: kimberlv.i.sonntaa .mil(@mail.smil.mil <mailto :kimberly.j .sonntag.mil@mail.smil.mil>
Office :
> /9121
Mobile:
>
On May 9, 2017, at 22:24, Esquivel, Hilda V . EOP/ NSC
> wrote:

>

Good Afternoon ,

The Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor, Mrs. KT McFarland would like to invite Mrs.
Sessions, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Zinke, Mrs. Pompeo , and Mrs. Dunford to a lunch at the W hite House Mess on Monday, May 15,
2017 at 12:00 pm. Please RSV P by May 11. When confirming participation , please click on the link below and fill out the
information .

https://events .w hitehouse .gov/form?rid=8G2T4MQP9M

Thank you,
Hilda

Hilda V . Esquivel

Executive Assistant to the
Assistant to the President and
Deputy National Security Advisor
National Security Council
The White House

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
From:
To:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline _boulton@ ios.doi.gov >
Thu May 11 201716:26:26 GMT -0600 (MDT )
"Esqu ivel, Hilda V . EOP/NSC"

Subje ct:

Re: Lunch Invitat ion from APDNSA KT McFar land

Sent:

 Hello Hilda,
Mrs. Zinke great ly apprec iates the invitation for lunch with Mrs . McFarland. Unfortunately she will not be in DC on
Monday and will be unab le to attend the lunch.
Best,
Caro line
On Tue , May 9, 2017 at 5:24 PM, Esquivel, Hilda V. EOP/NSC

> wrote:

Good A ftemoo n,

The Assista nt to the Pre sident and Deputy National Security Advisor, Mrs. KT McFarland would like to invite Mrs.
Sessions, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Zinke, Mrs. Pompeo , and Mrs. Dunford to a lunch at the White Hous e M ess on Monday, May
15, 20 17 at 12 :00 pm . Please RSVP by May 11. When confirm in g parti cipation, please click on the link below and fill out
the inform ation.

https·//eventswhjtehouse ~ov/fonn?1jd=8G2T4MOP9M

Thank you,
Hilda
Hilda V. Esquivel

Executive Assistant to the
Assistant to the President and
Deputy National Security Advisor
National Sectui ty Council
The White House

-

Caro line Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Scheduling & Adva nce
Caroline _Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios.do i.gov

"Esquivel , Hilda V. EOP/NSC"
From:
Sent:

To:
Subje ct:
Hello Carol ine,
Thank you for your emai l.
Regards ,
Hilda

"Esquivel, Hilda V. EOP/NSC"
Thu May 11 201716:28: 16 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
RE: Lunch Invitation from APDNSA KT McFarland

>

 Hilda V. Esquive l
Executive Assistant to the
Ass istant to the President and
Deputy Nationa l Secu rity Adviso r
National Security Council
The Wh ite House

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto :carol ine_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:26 PM
To: Esquivel, Hilda V . EOP/NSC
Subje ct: Re : Lunch Invitation from

>

Hello Hilda ,
Mrs. Zinke greatly app reciates the invitation for lunch w ith Mrs. McFarland. Unfortunately she will not be in DC on Monday
and will be unable to attend the lunch.
Best,
Caro line
On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 5:24 PM, Esquive l, Hilda V . EOP/ NSC

wrote :

Good Afternoon ,

The Assistant to the Presiden t and Deputy National Security Advisor, Mrs . KT McFar land would like to invite Mrs .
Sessions, Mrs . Ross, Mrs . Zinke , Mrs. Pompeo, and Mrs. Dunford to a lunch at the White House Mess on Mon day, May
15, 20 17 at 12:00 pm. Please RSVP by May 11. When confinning participation, please click on the link below and fill out
the info1mation.

https://events.whitehou se.gov/fon n?rid=8G2T4MQP9M

Thank you,
Hilda
Hilda V . Esq uivel
Execut ive Ass istant to the
Assista nt to the President and
Deputy Nationa l Secur ity Advisor
National Secur ity Council
The White House

Caro line Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Re: RNC Ma y 11
Attac h me nts:

/121 . Re: RNC May 11/3.1 Sec . Zinke RNC Spring Meeting lnv ite.pdf

Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

To:
CC:
Subject :

Scott Homme l <scott_homme l@ios.do i.gov>
Mon May 01 20 17 14 :08:32 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO "
Caro line Boulton <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Re: RNC May 11

Hi Julia, Copy ing Caroline. I'm sure he wou ld like to spend the night and head to Billings in the am but Caroline is
checking flights to arrive in time. Scott Scott C. Hommel Chief of Staff (actinq) Department of the Interior> On
May 1, 2017 , at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
wrote:>> Will send
over the invite when I get it for you r ethics team . > > On the rave ron , w o wou you I e me to work with in
your shop? I'll work with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figu red out. W ill he want to stay
overn ight at the hotel do you think? >

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:

To:
CC:
Subje ct:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Mon May 01 20 17 14 :37:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Scott Homme l <scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov>
"Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO "
Re: RNC May 11

Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/ 12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:ODAM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the Vice President for that trip. Let
me know what we'll need to do to coord inate book ing and pay ing for flights, give n that he'll be coming from a
political/unoffic ial stop .
Thanks ,
Caro line
On Mon, May 1, 20 17 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caro line is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff (acting)
Departme nt of the Interior

 > On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO

> w rote :

>

> Will send over the invite w hen I get it for you r eth ics team .
>

> On the trave l front, w ho wou ld you like me to work w ith in your shop? I'll work w ith the RNC on payment once
we get all the preferred trave l figured out. Will he w ant to stay overnight at the hote l do you think?
>

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroli ne Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.do i.gov

"Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO"
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:
Attachments:

"Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO "
Tue May 02 201712:56: 11 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
"Gunn , Ash ley L. EOP/W HO"
RE: RNC May 11
Sec. Zinke RNC Spring Meeting lnvite.pdf

Thanks Caroline ! Can you check in on th e status of approval from your legal team for this event before we m ove forward? Invite for them attach ed here. Once w e get
approval in writin g we can move forward w ith flights , etc.

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto :carol ine_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday , May 1, 20 17 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott hommel(@ios.doi.aov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Subject: Re : RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/ 12:
6 :15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872 )
11:00AM Depart SLC , land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
This is the earlies t flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/ 12 to meet up with the Vice President for that trip. Let me know
w hat we'll need to do to coord inate booking and paying for fligh ts, given that he'll be coming from a political/unofficia l stop.
Thanks ,
Caro line
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Homme l <scott_hommel@ ios.doi.gov > w rote :
Hi Julia,
Copying Caro line. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arr ive in
time .
Scott
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff (acting )
Depart ment of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>

wrote:

 > On the travel front, who would you like me to w ork with in your shop? I'll work with the RNC on payment once w e get all
the preferred travel figured out. Will he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

Caroline Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advan ce
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO"
From:
Sent:

"Gris w o ld , Ju lia C. EO P/WHO "

>

Wed May 03 2017 13:32:49 GMT -0600 (MDT )

To:

"Bou lton , Ca ro line" <caro line_ bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>, Scott Hommel
<scott _ hommel@ios .do i.gov>

Subject:

R E: RNC May 11

Caroline----do you want to go ahead and send me preferr ed flights to and from San Diego and any nece ssary booking information for Sec. and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact
goes wi th him )?
I'd like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday , May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_ hommel@.ios.doi.Qov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/ 12:
6 :15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11 :00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/ 12 to meet up with the Vice President for that trip. Let me know
w hat we'll need to do to coordinate booking and paying for flights , given that he'll be coming from a political/unofficial stop.
Thanks ,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_ hommel@ios.doi.gov> w rote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO

wrote:

>

> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>

> On the travel front, who would you like me to w ork with in your shop? I'll work with the RNC on payment once w e get all
the preferred travel figured out. Will he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

 Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

>

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO"
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject:

>
"Griswo ld, Jul ia C. EOP/WHO"
Thu May 04 2017 06:32:39 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <carolin e_boulton@ ios.doi.gov>, Scott Hommel
<scott_ hommel@ios.do i.gov>
RE: RNC May 11

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn 't sell out . Can we go ahead and book that for Sec . Zinke today ?
Caroline , if you can send me hi s information I will book it ASAP .
Have we confirmed if Mrs . Zinke wou ld like to attend?

From:Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday , May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton , Caroline' <caroline_ boulton@ios .doi.gov>; Scott Homme l <scott_ homme l@ios.doi.gov>
Subje ct: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline----do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary booking information for Sec. and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact
goes with him )?
I'd like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto:carol ine_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday , May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott hommel(@ios.doi.aov>
Cc: Griswo ld, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subje ct: Re : RNC May 11

>

Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6 :15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11 :00AM Depart SLC , land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/ 12 to meet up with the Vice President for that trip. Let me know
what we'll need to do to coordinate booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be com ing from a political/unofficia l stop.
Thanks,
Caro line
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Homme l <scott_ homme l@ios.doi .gov> wro te:
Hi Jul ia,
Copying Caro line. I'm sure he wou ld like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arr ive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017 , at 12:25 PM, Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO
> wrote :
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team .
>
> On the travel front , who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work with the RNC on payment once we get all
the prefer red trave l figured out. Will he want to stay overn ight at the hotel do you think?
>

 Caro line Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:

Caro line Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>
Thu May 04 2017 06 :37 :24 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO"
Scott Hommel <scott_ homme l@ios.doi.gov>
Re: RNC May 11

Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics ...1'11check in with them again today .
Sec. Zinke Delta info :
Delta sky miles :_
DOB -Full ~n
Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other informat ion but if you need anything else, j ust let me
know !
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be trave ling to Billings at this point.
Caro line
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 20 17 , at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <

v> wrote:

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- I just want to make sure the SAN to Billin gs Delta flight doesn 't sell out. Can we go ahead and book that for Sec .
Zinke today? Caroline , if you can send me his information I will book it ASAP .
Have we confirmed if Mrs . Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswo ld, J ulia C. EOP/WHO
Sent:Wednesday , May 3, 20 17 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caro line' <caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov >; Scott Hom mel <scott_hommel@ios .doi.gov >
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Carolin e----do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary booking information for Sec . and Mrs .
Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I' d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto :caroline_ boulton@ios .doi .gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 20 17 4 :38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott hommel .ios.doi.oov >
Cc: Griswold, J ulia C. EO- P/W HO
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi J ulia,
It's look ing like the Secretary will need to ta ke the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872 )
11 :00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the Vice President for that trip.
Let me know what w e'll need to do to coordinate booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a
political/unofficia l stop.

 Thanks ,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4 :08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel@ios .doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time .
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (act ing)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C . EOP/WHO

> wrote:

>

> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>

> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work w ith the RNC on payment
once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ios .do i.gov I Schedu ling@ios.doi .gov

>

"Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO"

CC:

"Griswo ld, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO"
Thu May 04 2017 06:40:29 GMT -0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_boulton@ ios.do i.gov>
Scott Homme l <scott_ hommel@ios.do i.gov>

Subject:

RE: RNC May 11

From:
Sent:
To:

>

Thank you-I' ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says-we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8 :37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics ...1'11check in with them again today .
Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta skv miles:DOBFull ~n
Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other informat ion but if you need anything else, j ust let me know !
My understand ing is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to Billings at this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM , Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO

> wrote:

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn't sell out. Can we go ahead and book that for Sec .
Zinke today? Caroline , if you can send me his information I will book it ASAP .

 Have w e confirmed if Mrs . Zink e would like to atten d?

From: Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/W HO
Sent : Wednesda y , May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caro line' <carol ine boulton@ios.doi.gov >; Scott Homme l <scott hommel@ios.doi.gov >
Subje ct: RE: RNC May 11
Carolin e----do you want to go ahead and send me preferr ed flights to and from San Diego and any necessary booking informa tion for Sec . and Mrs .
Zinke (if she in fact goes with him )?
I'd like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics !

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto
·carolioeboulton@jos
dojgoyj
Sent : Monday , May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Homme l <scott hommel ios.do i.aov>
Cc: Griswold, J ulia C. EO- P/W HO <

>

Subje ct: Re: RNC May 11
Hi J ulia,
It's looking like the Secreta ry will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872 )
11 :00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the Vice President for that trip.
Let me know what w e'll need to do to coord inate booking and paying for flights , given that he'll be coming from a
political/ unofficia l stop.
Thanks ,
Caro line
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios .doi.go v> wrote:
Hi Julia ,
Copying Caro line. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caro line is checking flig hts to arrive in
time .
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (act ing)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Grisw old, J ulia C. EOP/W HO
> wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front , w ho w ould you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work w ith the RNC on payment
once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

CaeolioeBoy1ton@jos
dojooyI Scheduling@ios.doigov

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:

Carol ine Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.do i.gov>
Thu May 04 2017 09:46:30 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/W HO"
Scott Homme l <scott_ hommel@ios.do i.gov>

>

 Re: RNC May 11

Subje ct:
Hi Julia,

Is there a secu rity contact for the event? Our detail is asking .
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Thank you-I'll

have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says-we

> wrote :

can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the worst case scenario .

From: Caro line Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursda y, May 4 , 2017 8:37 AM
To: Grisw old, Ju lia C. EOP/W HO
Cc: Scott Homme l <scott hommel
Subje ct: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Ju lia,
Still w aiting to hear from Ethics ...1'11
check in with the m aga in today .
Sec . Zinke Delta info :
Delta sky miles :DOB Full ~
n Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number shou ld auto fill all his other information but if you need anyth ing else , j ust let me
know !
My understandin g is that Mrs Zinke may attend in Californ ia but will not be trave ling to Billings at this point.
Caro line
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017 , at 8 :33 AM , Grisw old, Ju lia C. EOP/W HO

wrote :

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- I jus t want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn 't sell out. Can we go ahead and book
that for Sec. Zinke today ? Caroline , if you can send me his informat ion I will book it ASAP .
Have we confirm ed if Mrs . Zinke would like to attend ?

From:Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Sent: Wednesda y, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton , Carol ine' <caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov >; Scott Hommel
<scott_ homme l@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caro line----do you want to go ahead and send m e pref erred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary booking informat ion for
Sec. and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I'd like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics !

From:Boulton, Caro line [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4 :38 PM
To: Scott Homme l <scott_ homme l@ios.doi.qov >
Cc: Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/W HO
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Jul ia,
It's look ing like the Secreta ry w ill need to take the fo llowi ng flight on 5/ 12:
6:15AM Depart SAN , land SLC 9 :15AM (Delta 2872 )
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/ 12 to meet up with the Vice President
for that tr ip. Let me know what w e'll need to do to coord inate book ing and paying for flights , given
that he'll be com ing from a political/unofficial stop .

 Thanks ,
Carol ine
On Mon , May 1, 2017 at 4 :08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott hommel@ios .doi .gov> wrote :
Hi Julia,
Copying Carol ine. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Carol ine is check ing flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff (acting )
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Jul ia C. EOP/WHO
wrote :
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team .
>
> On the trave l front, who would you like me to work w ith in your shop? I'll work with the RNC on
payment once we get all the preferred trave l figured out. Will he want to stay overn ight at the
hotel do you think?
>

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

"Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO"
"Griswo ld, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO"
Thu May 04 2017 09:49:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caro line Boulton <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>
Scott Homme l <scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov>
RE: RNC May 11

From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caro line Boulton [mailto :caroline_ boulton@ ios .doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO <
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re : RNC May 11

>

Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking .
Caro line
Sent fro m my iPhone
On May 4, 20 17, at 8:41 AM , Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Thank you-I'll

have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says-we

From: Caro line Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov ]
Sent:Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Grisw old, J ulia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subje ct: Re: RNC May

11

wro te:
can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the worst case scenario .

 Hi Ju lia,
Still wait ing to hear from Ethics ...1'11check in with them aga in today .
Sec . Zinke Delta info :
Delta skv miles :DOB Full ~
n Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number shou ld auto fill all his other information but if you need anyth ing else , j ust let me
know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in Californ ia but will not be trave ling to Billings at this point.
Caro line
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8 :33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO

wrote:

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall-I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn 't sell out. Can we go ahead and book
that for Sec. Zinke today ? Caroline , if you can send me his informat ion I will book it ASAP .
Have we confirmed if Mrs . Zinke would like to attend ?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday , May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Carol ine' <caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov >; Scott Hommel
<scott_ homme l@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline----do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary booking informat ion for
Sec. and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact goes with him )?
I'd like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics !

From: Boulton, Caro line [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Monday , May 1, 2017 4 :38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott homme l .ios.doi.aov >
Cc: Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Hi Jul ia,
It's look ing like the Secretary w ill need to take the fo llowing flight on 5/ 12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9 :15AM (Delta 2872 )
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/ 12 to meet up with the Vice President
for that tr ip. Let me know what we 'll need to do to coord inate book ing and paying for flights , given
that he'll be com ing from a political/unofficial stop .
Thanks ,
Carol ine
On Mon , May 1, 2017 at 4 :08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_ hommel@ios .doi.gov> wrote :
Hi Julia,
Copying Carol ine. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Carol ine is check ing flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff (acting )
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017 , at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Jul ia C. EOP/WHO
wrote :
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team .

>

 >
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work with the RNC on

payment once we get all the preferred trave l figured out. Will he want to stay overnight at the
hotel do you think?
>

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

caeolioeBourtoo@ios
dojaoyI Schedulioa@jos
dojaoy

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_bou lton@ios.do i.gov>
Thu May 04 2017 10:41:59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Griswo ld, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO"
Scott Homme l <scott_ homme l@ios.do i.gov>
Re: RNC May 11

From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:

Yes! Two secu rity detail travel w ith him; no other staff w ill be there.
Sent from my iPho ne
On May 4, 2017 , at 11:52 AM, Griswo ld, Julia C. EOP/WHO

I will find out and get right back to you . Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11 :47 AM
To: Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott homme
Subje ct: Re: RNC May

11

Hi J ulia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8 :41 AM, Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/WH
Thank you- I'll have them go ahead and book . Let me know what ethics says-we
case scenano .

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4 , 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

> wrote :
can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the worst

>

Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics ... 1'11check in with them again today.
Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: _
DOB Full ~
n Keith Zinke
His sky miles accou nt number should auto fill all his other information but if you need anything else,
j ust let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Z inke may attend in California but will not be traveling to Billings at

 th is point.
Carol ine
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017 , at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO <
wrote :
Hi sorry to keep bugg ing yall---1 just want to make sure the SAN to Billing s Delta flight doesn 't sell out. Can we go
ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caro line , if you can send me his information I will book it ASAP .
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend?

From:Griswo ld, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM

To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline boulton@ios .doi.go v>; Scott Homme l

<scott homroel@ios
doigov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caro line----do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary booking
information for Sec. and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact goes with him )?
I'd like to try to book those flight s today once approved by ethics!

From:Boulton, Caro line [mailto:caro line_boulton@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM

To: Scott Hommel <scott_homme l@ios.doi.aov >
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia ,
It's looking like the Secretary wi ll need to take the follow ing flight on 5/ 12:
6:15AM Depart SAN , land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872 )
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
Th is is the ear liest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/ 12 to meet up wit h the Vice
President for that trip . Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate booking and
paying for flights , given that he'll be coming from a politica l/unofficia l stop.
Thanks ,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Homme l <scott_ hommel@ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi J ulia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is check ing flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting )
Department of the Interior
> On Mav 1. 2017. at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
gov> wrote :
>

> Will send over the invite w hen I get it for your ethics tea m.
>

> On the trave l front , who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work with
the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figu red out. Will he wa nt to
stay overnight at the hotel do you thi nk?
>

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior

 Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" (b)
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

(6)

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Thu May 04 2017 12:23:04 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
RE: RNC May 11

Todd J. Condon   Director of Loss Prevention
Hotel del Coronado   Beach Village at The Del
M: 619-843-6186
tcondon@hoteldel.com

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

> wrote:

(6)

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

> wrote:

Thank you—I’ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says—we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the worst
case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

--

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need anything else,
just let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to Billings at
this point.

 Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b)
wrote:

(6)

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall—I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn’t sell out. Can we go
ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caroline, if you can send me his information I will book it ASAP.
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline—do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary booking
information for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I’d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the Vice
President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate booking and
paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a political/unofficial stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work with
the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will he want to
stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

(b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

 Caro line Boulton@ios.doLgov I Schedul ing@ ios.doLgov

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:

Caro line Bou lton <caro line_bou lton@ ios.do i.gov>

Sent:

Thu May 04 201713:4 1:07 GMT -0600 (MDT)

To:

Subje ct:

Fwd: RNC May 11

Sent from my iPhone
Beg in forwa rded message:

From: "Gr iswo ld, Ju lia C . EOP/WHO"

>

Date: May 4 , 2017 at 2 :23:04 PM ED
To: Caro line Bou lton <ca rol ine_ bou lton@ios .doi.gov >
Cc: Scott Homme l <scott_ hommel@ios .doi.gov >
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Todd J. Condon I Director of Loss Prevention
Hotel de! Coronado I Beach Village at The Del
M : 619-843-6 186
tcondon@hotel del com

From:Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel I0s. 01.gov>
Subje ct: Re: RNC May 11

>

Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52AM , Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO

> wrote :

I will find out and get right back to you . Will the deta il be at the event with him?

From:Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11 :47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
wrote:
Thank you- I'll have them go ahead and book . Let me know what ethics says-we
hrs in in the worst case scenar io.

From:Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM

To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc : Scott Hommel <scott homme
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

can alway s cance l the flight 24

 Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

--

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need
anything else, just let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to
Billings at this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
> wrote:

(b) (6)

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall—I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn’t sell
out. Can we go ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caroline, if you can send me his
information I will book it ASAP.
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline—do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any
necessary booking information for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I’d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up
with the Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to
coordinate booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a
political/unofficial stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior

 > On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop?
I'll work with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel
figured out. Will he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

(b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"(b)

>

(6), (b) (7)(C)

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Thu May 04 2017 14:21:04 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Re: RNC May 11

thanks
On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 3:41 PM, Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <J(b) (6)
Date: May 4, 2017 at 2:23:04 PM EDT
To: Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Todd J. Condon   Director of Loss Prevention
Hotel del Coronado   Beach Village at The Del
M: 619-843-6186
tcondon@hoteldel.com

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

> wrote:

(6)

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>

>

 Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
wrote:

>

(6)

Thank you—I’ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says—we can always cancel the flight 24
hrs in in the worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

--

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need
anything else, just let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling
to Billings at this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
wrote:

(b) (6)

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall—I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn’t
sell out. Can we go ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caroline, if you can send me his
information I will book it ASAP.
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline—do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any
necessary booking information for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I’d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on
5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)

 This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet
up with the Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to
do to coordinate booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be
coming from a political/unofficial stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel
<scott hommel@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
> wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your
shop? I'll work with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred
travel figured out. Will he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you
think?
>

(b) (6)

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Sergeant (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
United States Park Police
Secretary of the Interior
Protection Detail

-

(O) 202-208-5330
(M) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" (b)
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

(6)

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" (b) (6)
Mon May 08 2017 11:52:03 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: RNC May 11

Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:

>
>

 -Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

> wrote:

(6)

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

> wrote:

(6)

Thank you—I’ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says—we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the worst
case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

--

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need anything else,
just let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to Billings at
this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b)
wrote:

(6)

>

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall—I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn’t sell out. Can we go
ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caroline, if you can send me his information I will book it ASAP.
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM

 To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott homroel@ios doi gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caro line----do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any neces sary booking
information for Sec. and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I'd like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From:Boulton, Caroline [roailto·carolioe boulton@jos doj goY.]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_homme l Jos.doi.aov >
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subject:Re: RNC May 11

>

Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the follow ing flight on 5/ 12:
6 :15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9 :15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/ 12 to meet up with the Vice
President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate booking and
paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a political/unofficia l stop.
Thanks ,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_ hommel@ios.doi.go v> wrote:
Hi Julia ,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On Mav 1. 2017. at 12:25 PM. Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
wrote :
>

> Will send over the invite w hen I get it for your ethics team .
>

> On the travel front , who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work with
the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will he want to
stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hey Ju lia ,

"Bou lton , Ca ro line" <caro line_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Mon May 08 20 17 12 :18:26 GMT -0600 (MDT)
"Griswo ld , Jul ia C. EO P/WHO" <
Re: RNC May 11

>

 I had actually just started an email to you! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally
proceed with payment for everything. After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been
determined that the RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC,
but that DOI needs to pay for the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but
we have a flight on hold now too, and will work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any
cancellation of his flights.
--Yes!
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)
However, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/11 Depart SLC 8:35AM, land SAN 9:29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be
staying in?
--His security detail will provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be
able to help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he
prefers going off of those rather than reading a formal speech).
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b)

> wrote:

(6)

Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM

To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <J(b)

> wrote:

(6)

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b)

(6)

wrote:

 Thank yoo-- 1'11hav e them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says- we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the
worst case scenario .

From: Carol ine Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursday , May 4 , 2017 8:37 AM

To: Grisw old, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc : Scott Homme l <scott hommel
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Ju lia,
Still w aiting to hear from Ethics ... 1'11
check in with the m aga in today.
Sec . Zinke Delta info :
Delta skv miles :DOB Full ~n
Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number shou ld auto fill all his other information but if you need anyth ing
else, j ust let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in Californ ia but will not be trave ling to Billings at
this point.
Caro line
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017 , at 8:33 AM, Grisw old, Julia C. EOP/WHO
wrote:
Hi sorry to keep buggin g yall-I jus t want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn 't sell out. Can we
go ahead and book that for Sec . Zinke today? Caroline, if you can send me his information I will book it ASAP.
Have we confirm ed if Mrs . Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday , May 3, 2017 3:33 PM

To: 'Boulton , Carol ine' <caroline_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov >; Scott Hommel
<scott_ homme l@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline----do you want to go ahead and sen d me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any n ecessary
bookin g information for Sec. and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I'd like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caro line [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Monday , May 1, 2017 4 :38 PM

To: Scott Hommel <scott hommel@ios.doi.aov >
Cc: Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/W HO
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Jul ia,
It's look ing like the Secretary w ill need to take the fo llowi ng flight on 5/ 12:
6:15AM Depart SAN , land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872 )
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
Th is is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/ 12 to meet up with the
Vice President for that trip. Let me know w hat we'll need to do to coordinate book ing
and paying for flights , given that he'll be com ing from a politica l/ unofficia l stop.
Thanks ,
Carol ine
On Mon , May 1, 2017 at 4 :08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_ hommel@ios .doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline . I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Carol ine is check ing flights to arrive in
time.

>

 Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work
with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will he
want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b)
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

(6)

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" (b) (6)
Mon May 08 2017 12:33:17 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: RNC May 11

Great, thank you. I will have them book that Wed, May 10th flight and send you the confirmation. Yes, he has a room already taken care of at the Hotel Del Coronado. I
will send you the confirmation number.
Let me know what you need on the May 12th flight front. Will we need to rebook a portion of it paid for by the RNC, or will you work with Delta to reimburse the SLC
—BIL portion?

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO (b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

>

Hey Julia,
I had actually just started an email to you! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally proceed
with payment for everything. After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been determined that the
RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC, but that DOI needs to pay for
the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but we have a flight on hold now too, and will
work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cancellation of his flights.
--Yes!
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)
However, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/11 Depart SLC 8:35AM, land SAN 9:29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be staying

 in?
--His security detail will provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be able to
help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he prefers going off of
those rather than reading a formal speech).
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

(6)

Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

(6)

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Thank you—I’ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says—we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the
worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

--

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need anything
else, just let me know!

 My understand ing is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to Billings at
this point.
Caroline
Sent fro m my iPhone
On May 4 , 20 17, at 8:33 AM , Griswo ld, Julia C. EOP/W HO
wrote :
Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn 't sell out. Can we
go ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caroline , if you can send me his information I will book it ASAP.
Have we confirmed if Mrs . Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, J ulia C . EOP/W HO
Sent: Wednesday , May 3, 20 17 3:33 PM

To: 'Boulton, Caro line' <caro line boulton@ ios.do i.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott hommel@ios.do i.gov>

Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline----do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary
booking informat ion for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I'd like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton , Caroline [ma ilto :caroline_ boulton@ ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Monday , May 1, 20 17 4:38 PM

To: Scott Hommel <scott hommel ios .doi.aov>
Cc: Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi J ulia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following fligh t on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11 :00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the
Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coo rdinate booking
and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming fro m a political/unofficial stop .
Thanks,
Caro line
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hom mel <scott_homme l@ios.doi.gov >
wro te :
Hi Julia,
Copying Caro line. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caro line is checking flights to arrive in
time .
Scott
Scott C . Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interio r
> On Mav 1. 2017. at 12 :25 PM. Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/WHO
wrote :
>
> Will send ove r the invite when I get it fo r your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work
with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred trave l fig ured out. Will he
want to stay overn ight at the hotel do you think?
>

 Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO"
From:
Sent:
To:
Subje ct:

"Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/W HO"
Mon May 08 2017 12:52:28 GMT-0600 (MDT )
"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov >
RE: RNC May 11

Okay- he is confirm ed for his room on Wed and Thursday night at Hotel Del Coronado . They are booking the Wed. night flight.
Please work with Kim at MacN air travel regarding the flight on Friday morning- this is their travel agent who can help with reimbursement, changing the flight, split
paym ent, etc.

Kim's ema il is KNo rwood@macnairtrave l.com and her phone number is (202) 640-5827 .

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto :carol ine_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday , May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Subje ct: Re : RNC May 11
Hey Jul ia,
I had actua lly just started an ema il to you! In order of your questions :
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Eth ics on Friday, but there were lingering quest ions regard ing how to lega lly proceed
w ith payment for everything . After debate and consu ltat ion with Office of Spec ial Counse l, it has been determined that the
RNC needs to pay for trave l from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC , but that DOI needs to pay for
the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was alread y booked by the RNC , but we have a flight on hold now too, and will
w ork with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cance llation of his flights.
--Yes !
The Secreta ry is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesda y night late on the fo llow ing flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM , land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909 )
However, if that is not possible on the RNC 's side , the Secreta ry will want to be on the following :
5/ 11 Depart SLC 8:35AM , land SAN 9 :29AM (Delta 2295 )
--My understanding is that the RNC wi ll be covering his hotel-can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be staying
in?
--His securi ty detai l will provide transportation for him
-- In my conversations with Ethics, they have determ ined this is a political-related function and th us no staff will be able to
help with the crafting of remarks ; if you are able to prov ide talking points for him, that would be great (he prefers going off of
those rather than read ing a forma l speech ).

Best ,
Caro line

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Hey Caroline! Checking in to mak e sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night .
Coupl e of outstanding questions from me :
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec . any other travel?
-Does he n eed a car service from the airport to the hotel?

wrote :

 -Who will be wri ting his speech/prepping him on the event - I can help provide talkin g points , etc.

From: Carolin e Boulton [mailto: caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thursda y , May 4 , 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/W HO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_ homme l I0s. 01.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes ! Two securit y detail trave l with him; no other staff will be there .
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4 , 2017, at 11 :52 AM , Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO

wrote:

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event w ith him?

From:Caroline Boulton [mailto:caro line_ boulton@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Thursda y, May 4, 201711:47 AM

To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott homme l
Subject: Re: RNC May

11

Hi Julia ,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detai l is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4 , 2017, at 8:41 AM , Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO

wrote :

Thank yo u-I' ll have them go ahead and book. Let me kn ow what ethics says-w e can always cance l the flight 24 hrs in in the
worst case scenario .

From:Caro line Boulton [mailto :carol ine_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursda y, May 4, 2017 8 :37 AM

To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Cc : Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re : RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics ...1'11check in w ith them again today .
Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta skv miles: DOB Full ~
n Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other informat ion but if you need anything
else, j ust let me know !
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but w ill not be traveling to Billings at
this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4 , 2017 , at 8:33 AM , Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
wrote :
Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- I just w ant to mak e sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn 't sell out. Can w e
go ahead and book that for Sec . Zink e today? Caroline , if you can send me his information I will book it ASAP.
Have w e confirme d if Mrs . Zink e would like to attend?

From:Griswold, J ulia C . EOP/W HO
Sent: Wednesda y , May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caro line' <caro line_ boulton@ ios.doi.gov >; Scott Homme l
<scott_ hommel@ios.do i.gov>

 Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline—do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary
booking information for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I’d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the
Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate booking
and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a political/unofficial stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work
with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will he
want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Mon May 08 2017 12:55:44 GMT-0600 (MDT)

 To:
Subject:

Timothy Nigborowicz <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: RNC May 11

Hey Tim,
Would it be helpful to work things through with their travel agent?
Caroline
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Date: Mon, May 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
To: "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Okay—he is confirmed for his room on Wed and Thursday night at Hotel Del Coronado. They are booking the Wed. night flight.
Please work with Kim at MacNair travel regarding the flight on Friday morning—this is their travel agent who can help with reimbursement, changing the flight, split
payment, etc.

Kim's email is KNorwood@macnairtravel.com and her phone number is (202) 640-5827.
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)

Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hey Julia,

I had actually just started an email to you! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally proceed
with payment for everything. After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been determined that the
RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC, but that DOI needs to pay for
the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but we have a flight on hold now too, and will
work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cancellation of his flights.
--Yes!
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)
However, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/11 Depart SLC 8:35AM, land SAN 9:29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be staying
in?
--His security detail will provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be able to
help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he prefers going off of
those rather than reading a formal speech).
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM

wrote:

 To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

(6)

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

(6)

Thank you—I’ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says—we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the
worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

--

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need anything
else, just let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to Billings at
this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
wrote:

(6)

Hi sorry to keep bugging yall—I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn’t sell out. Can we
go ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caroline, if you can send me his information I will book it ASAP.
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline—do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary
booking information for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I’d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

 From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the
Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate booking
and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a political/unofficial stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work
with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will he
want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>

 From:

"Bou lto n , Ca ro line" <caroline _ boulton@ ios.doi.gov>

Sent:

To:

Mon May 08 20 17 12 :59:03 GMT -0600 (MDT)
"Griswo ld, Jul ia C. EO P/WHO"

Subje ct:

Re: RNC May 11

Did Kim help book hotels? We're working o n try ing to reserve rooms for our two secu rity detai l.
On Mon, May 8, 20 17 at 2:52 PM, G riswold , Ju lia C. EOP/WHO

w rote :

Okay- he is confirmed for his room on Wed and Thursday night at Hotel Del Coronado . They are
Please wor k with Kim at MacNair travel regarding the flight on Friday morning-this
split payment , etc .

is their travel agent who can help with reimbursemen t, changing the flight ,

Kim's email is KNorwood@macna irtravel.com and her phone number is (202) 640-5827 .

From:Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.do i.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subject: Re : RNC May 1 1
Hey J ulia,
I had actually j ust started an email to you ! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally proceed
with payment for everything . After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been determined that the
RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC, but that DOI needs to pay
for the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but we have a flight on hold now too,
and will work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cancellation of his flights.
--Yes !
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)
How ever, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/ 11 Depart SLC 8 :35AM, land SAN 9 :29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel-can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be staying
in?
--His security detail w ill provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be able to
help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he prefers going off
of those rather than reading a forma l speech).
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/WHO

wrote:

Hey Carolin e ! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding quest ions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car serv ice from the airport to the hote l?
-Who will be wr iting his speech/prepping him on the event - I can help provide talking point s, etc .

From:Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Grisw old, J ulia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel

I0s. 01.gov>

Subje ct: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52AM , Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO

wrote :

 I will find out and get right back to you . Will the detail be at the event with him ?

From: Caroline Boulton [majJto·carolioe
boulton@jos
dojgox]
Sent: Thursday , May 4 , 2017 11 :47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subje ct: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:4 1 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Th ank you- I'll ha ve them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethic s says-we
wor st case scenario.

wrote:
can alwa ys cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the

From:Caroline Boulton [mailto:carol ine_boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 A M
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc : Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics ...1'11check in with them again today .
Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta skv miles:DOBFull ~
n Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need anything
else, just let me know !
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in Californ ia but will not be traveling to Billings
at this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4 , 20 17, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
wrote:
Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- 1 just want to make sure the SAN to Billing s Delta flight doesn ' t sell out . Can
we go ahead and book that for Sec . Zinke toda y? Caroline , if you can send me his information I will book it
ASAP .
Have we confirmed if Mr s. Zinke would like to attend ?

From:Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulto n, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.do i.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios .doi.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline----do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any neces sary
booking information for Sec . and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I' d like to try to book those flights toda y once appro ved by ethi cs!

From:Boulton, Caroline [mailto:carol ine_boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott hommel .ios.doi.oov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subje ct: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,

 It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the
Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate
booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a political/unofficial
stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work
with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will
he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b)
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

(6)

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Mon May 08 2017 14:13:00 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: RNC May 11

No, but I believe the detail spoke with the RNC meeting contact regarding this. Let me know if you need me to follow up!

 From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:59 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Did Kim help book hotels? We're working on trying to reserve rooms for our two security detail.
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Okay—he is confirmed for his room on Wed and Thursday night at Hotel Del Coronado. They are booking the Wed. night flight.
Please work with Kim at MacNair travel regarding the flight on Friday morning—this is their travel agent who can help with reimbursement, changing the flight,
split payment, etc.

Kim's email is KNorwood@macnairtravel.com and her phone number is (202) 640-5827.
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hey Julia,
I had actually just started an email to you! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally proceed
with payment for everything. After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been determined that the
RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC, but that DOI needs to pay
for the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but we have a flight on hold now too,
and will work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cancellation of his flights.
--Yes!
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)
However, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/11 Depart SLC 8:35AM, land SAN 9:29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be staying
in?
--His security detail will provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be able to
help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he prefers going off
of those rather than reading a formal speech).
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

 I wil l find out and get right back to you . Will the detail be at the event with him ?

Fro m: Caroline Boulton [majlto·carolioe
boulton@jos
dojgo)(]
Sent : Thursday, May 4 , 2017 11:47 AM
To : Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc : Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subje ct : Re: RNC May 11
Hi J ulia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017 , at 8 :4 1 AM, Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/WHO

wrote:

Thank you- I'll have them go ahead and book. Let me kn ow what ethics says- we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the
worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Thursday , May 4 , 2017 8:37 AM

To: Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/W HO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi J ulia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics ...1'11check in with them again today.
Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta skv miles:DOB Full ~n
Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need anyt hing
else, j ust let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to Billings
at this point.
Caroline
Sentfrom my iPhone
On May 4 , 2017, at 8 :33 AM, Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/W HO
wrote:
Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn 't sell out. Can
we go ahead and book that for Sec. Zink e today ? Caroline , if you can send me his information I will book it
ASAP .
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend ?

From: Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3 :33 PM

To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caro line----do you w ant to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary
booking informatio n for Sec. and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact goes with him )?
I' d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics !

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott hommel .ios.doi.aov>
Cc : Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subj ect: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,

 It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the
Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate
booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a political/unofficial
stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work
with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will
he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b)
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

(6)

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Mon May 08 2017 15:32:19 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: RNC May 11

He has two connecting rooms—confirmation #s: 23933034

and 23933031

 From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:59 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Did Kim help book hotels? We're working on trying to reserve rooms for our two security detail.
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Okay—he is confirmed for his room on Wed and Thursday night at Hotel Del Coronado. They are booking the Wed. night flight.
Please work with Kim at MacNair travel regarding the flight on Friday morning—this is their travel agent who can help with reimbursement, changing the flight,
split payment, etc.

Kim's email is KNorwood@macnairtravel.com and her phone number is (202) 640-5827.
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hey Julia,
I had actually just started an email to you! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally proceed
with payment for everything. After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been determined that the
RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC, but that DOI needs to pay
for the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but we have a flight on hold now too,
and will work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cancellation of his flights.
--Yes!
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)
However, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/11 Depart SLC 8:35AM, land SAN 9:29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be staying
in?
--His security detail will provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be able to
help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he prefers going off
of those rather than reading a formal speech).
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

 I wil l find out and get right back to you . Will the detail be at the event with him ?

Fro m: Caroline Boulton [majlto·carolioe
boulton@jos
dojgo)(]
Sent : Thursday, May 4 , 2017 11:47 AM
To : Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc : Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subje ct : Re: RNC May 11
Hi J ulia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017 , at 8 :4 1 AM, Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/WHO

wrote:

Thank you- I'll have them go ahead and book. Let me kn ow what ethics says- we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in the
worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Thursday , May 4 , 2017 8:37 AM

To: Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/W HO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi J ulia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics ...1'11check in with them again today.
Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta skv miles:DOB Full ~n
Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need anyt hing
else, j ust let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to Billings
at this point.
Caroline
Sentfrom my iPhone
On May 4 , 2017, at 8 :33 AM, Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/W HO
wrote:
Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn 't sell out. Can
we go ahead and book that for Sec. Zink e today ? Caroline , if you can send me his information I will book it
ASAP .
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend ?

From: Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3 :33 PM

To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caro line----do you w ant to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary
booking informatio n for Sec. and Mrs . Zinke (if she in fact goes with him )?
I' d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics !

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov)
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott hommel .ios.doi.aov>
Cc : Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subj ect: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,

 It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with the
Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate
booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a political/unofficial
stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll work
with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured out. Will
he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Hi Julia,

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu May 11 2017 09:36:16 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Re: RNC May 11

 I know you're very busy over there; would you be able to help me track down the following information?
Cost per person of the RNC dinner
Rate for the hotel for the two nights the Secretary is staying there
Thank you!
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
He has two connecting rooms—confirmation #s: 23933034

and 23933031

wrote:

(6)

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:59 PM

To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

(6)

Did Kim help book hotels? We're working on trying to reserve rooms for our two security detail.
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Okay—he is confirmed for his room on Wed and Thursday night at Hotel Del Coronado. They are booking the Wed. night flight.
Please work with Kim at MacNair travel regarding the flight on Friday morning—this is their travel agent who can help with reimbursement, changing the flight,
split payment, etc.

Kim's email is KNorwood@macnairtravel.com and her phone number is (202) 640-5827.
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hey Julia,
I had actually just started an email to you! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally
proceed with payment for everything. After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been
determined that the RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC, but
that DOI needs to pay for the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but we have a
flight on hold now too, and will work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cancellation of his flights.
--Yes!
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)
However, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/11 Depart SLC 8:35AM, land SAN 9:29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be
staying in?
--His security detail will provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be able
to help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he prefers
going off of those rather than reading a formal speech).
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

wrote:

 From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursday , May 4, 2017 12:42 PM

To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_homme l 10s. 01.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel w ith him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4 , 2017 , at 11 :52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO

wrote:

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him ?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto :caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursday, May 4 , 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4 , 2017 , at 8:41 AM , Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Thank you-I' ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says-we
the worst case scenario.

wrote:
can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_bou lton@ios.doi.gov ]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8 :37 AM

To: Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/WHO
Cc : Scott Hommel <scott hommel
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi J ulia,
Still w aiting to hear from Ethics ...1'11check in with them again today .
Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta skv miles:DOBFull ~n
Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need
anything else, j ust let me know !
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to
Billings at this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On Mav 4 . 2017. at 8:33 AM. Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/WHO
wrote:
Hi sorry to keep bugging yall-I just want to make sure the SAN to Billing s Delta flight doesn ' t sell out.
Can we go ahead and book that for Sec . Zinke today? Caroline , if you can send me his information I will
book it ASAP .
Have we confirmed if Mrs . Zinke would like to attend ?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday , May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov >; Scott Hommel
<scott_ hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subj ect: RE: RNC May 11

 Caroline—do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary
booking information for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I’d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with
the Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate
booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a
political/unofficial stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll
work with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured
out. Will he want to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 -Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b)
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

(6)

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Thu May 11 2017 09:40:57 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: RNC May 11

Will find out right now! Also—does Secretary still need talking points from the RNC for tonight? Did everything work out for his room there, etc?

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:36 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
I know you're very busy over there; would you be able to help me track down the following information?
Cost per person of the RNC dinner
Rate for the hotel for the two nights the Secretary is staying there
Thank you!
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
He has two connecting rooms—confirmation #s: 23933034

(6)

wrote:

and 23933031

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:59 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

(6)

Did Kim help book hotels? We're working on trying to reserve rooms for our two security detail.
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Okay—he is confirmed for his room on Wed and Thursday night at Hotel Del Coronado. They are booking the Wed. night flight.
Please work with Kim at MacNair travel regarding the flight on Friday morning—this is their travel agent who can help with reimbursement, changing the flight,
split payment, etc.

Kim's email is KNorwood@macnairtravel.com and her phone number is (202) 640-5827.
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hey Julia,
I had actually just started an email to you! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally
proceed with payment for everything. After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been
determined that the RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC, but
that DOI needs to pay for the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but we have a
flight on hold now too, and will work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cancellation of his flights.
--Yes!
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)

 However, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/11 Depart SLC 8:35AM, land SAN 9:29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be
staying in?
--His security detail will provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be able
to help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he prefers
going off of those rather than reading a formal speech).
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

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Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

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I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Thank you—I’ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says—we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in in
the worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

--

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke

 His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need
anything else, just let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to
Billings at this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
Hi sorry to keep bugging yall—I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn’t sell out.
Can we go ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caroline, if you can send me his information I will
book it ASAP.
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline—do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any necessary
booking information for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I’d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up with
the Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to coordinate
booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a
political/unofficial stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
>
> Will send over the invite when I get it for your ethics team.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll
work with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured

 out. Will he wan t to stay overnight at the hotel do you think?
>

Caro line Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance

caeolioe
Bounoo@
iosdoj aoyI Sched
ulioa@
josdoj aoy

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios .doi.gov I Scheduling@ios .doi.gov

Caro line Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_boulton@ ios.doi.gov>
Thu May 11 2017 09:59:09 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Griswo ld, Jul ia C. EOP/WHO"
Re: RNC May 11

His room worked out! If there are talking points , we'll take them , but if not, he'll be fine w ithout them.
On Thu , May 11, 2017 at 11:40 AM, Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO
Will find out right now! Also-does

wrote :

Secretary still need talking points from the RNC for tonight ? Did everything work out for his room there , etc?

From:Boulton, Carol ine [mailto :caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Thursday , May 11, 2017 11 :36 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
I know you're very busy over there; would you be able to help me track down the follow ing information?
• Cost per person of the RNC dinner
• Rate for the hotel for the two nights the Secretary is stay ing there
Thank you!
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Griswold, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO
He has two connecting rooms----confirmation #s : 23933034

and 23933031

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto :caroline_ boulton@ios .doi.gov )
Sent: Monday , May 8, 2017 2:59 PM
To: Grisw old, Julia C. EOP/WHO

wrote :

 Subje ct: Re: RNC May 11
Did Kim help book hote ls? We're working on trying to reserve rooms for our two secur ity deta il.
On Mon , May 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO

wr ote :

Okay- he is confirmed for his room on Wed and Thursday ni ght at Hotel Del Coronado . They are bookin g the Wed . night flight .
Please work with Kim at MacNair travel regardin g the flight on Frida y mornin g- this is their travel agent who can help wi th reim bursement , changing the
flight, split paym ent, etc.

Kim's ema il is KNorwood@macna irtravel.com and her phone number is (202 ) 640-5827 .

From:Boulton , Caroline [mailto :caro line boulton@ios.do i.gov)
Sent: Monda y, May 8, 2017 2 :18 PM

To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hey J ulia,
I had actua lly j ust started an email to you ! In order of your questions :
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday , but there were lingering questions regard ing how to legally
proceed with paymen t for everyth ing. After debate and consu ltation with Office of Specia l Counsel , it has been
dete rmined that the RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hote l stay) and then from SAN to SLC ,
but that DO I needs to pay for the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC , but we
have a flight on hold now too, and will work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cance llation of his
flights .
--Yes !
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesda y night late on the follow ing flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM , land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909 )
However, if that is not possib le on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following :
5/ 11 Depart SLC 8 :35AM , land SAN 9 :29AM (Delta 2295 )
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as wh at hotel he will be
staying in?
--His secu rity deta il will provide transportation for him
--In my conversat ions with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be
able to help with the craft ing of remarks ; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he
prefers going off of those rather than reading a formal speech ).

Best ,
Caro line
On Mon , May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, J ulia C . EOP/W HO

wrote :

Hey Carolin e ! Checkin g in to mak e sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Coup le of outstand ing questions from me :
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we n eed to book the Sec. any oth er travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hote l?
-Who will be writing his speech/ prepping him on the event - I can help provide ta lking po ints, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_bou lton@ios.doi.gov )
Sent: Thursday, May 4 , 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/W HO
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_ hommel

I0s. 01.gov

Subje ct: Re: RNC May 11
Yes ! Two secur ity deta il travel with him; no other staff will be there .
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017 , at 11:52AM , Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
I will find out and get right back to you . Will th e detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios .doi.gov)

wr ote :

 Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Thank you—I’ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says—we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in
in the worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

--

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need
anything else, just let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to
Billings at this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
Hi sorry to keep bugging yall—I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn’t sell out.
Can we go ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caroline, if you can send me his information I will
book it ASAP.
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline—do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any
necessary booking information for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I’d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)

 This is the ear liest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/ 12 to meet up
with the Vice President for that trip. Let me know w hat we'll need to do to
coordinate booking and paying for flights , given that he'll be coming from a
politica l/ unofficial stop.
Thanks ,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel
<scott hommel@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi J ulia,
Copying Caroline . I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time .
Scott
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior

> On Mav 1. 2017. at 12:25 PM. Griswold, Julia C. EOP/W HO
wrote :
>

> Will send over the invite when I get it for your eth ics team .
>

> On the travel front , who would you like me to work with in your shop? I'll
work with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred travel figured
out. Will he w ant to stay overnight at the hote l do you think ?
>

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caro line_Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios.doi.gov

Caro line Boulton
Departm ent of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Carol ine Boulton@ios.do i.gov I Schedu ling@iosdo i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

CarolineBoylton
@jos dojgovI Schedu ling@ios.doi.gov

Caro line Boulton
Depa rtment of the Interior
Sched uling & Adva nce
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

 "Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b)
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

(6)

"Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6)
Thu May 11 2017 10:01:49 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
RE: RNC May 11

Great! All good as well for his flight tomorrow morning?
Answers below:

$75 for dinner and his room is $269 and $729
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:59 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
His room worked out! If there are talking points, we'll take them, but if not, he'll be fine without them.
On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 11:40 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Will find out right now! Also—does Secretary still need talking points from the RNC for tonight? Did everything work out for his room there, etc?

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:36 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
I know you're very busy over there; would you be able to help me track down the following information?
Cost per person of the RNC dinner
Rate for the hotel for the two nights the Secretary is staying there
Thank you!
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
He has two connecting rooms—confirmation #s: 23933034

(6)

wrote:

and 23933031

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:59 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

(6)

Did Kim help book hotels? We're working on trying to reserve rooms for our two security detail.
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Okay—he is confirmed for his room on Wed and Thursday night at Hotel Del Coronado. They are booking the Wed. night flight.
Please work with Kim at MacNair travel regarding the flight on Friday morning—this is their travel agent who can help with reimbursement, changing the
flight, split payment, etc.

Kim's email is KNorwood@macnairtravel.com and her phone number is (202) 640-5827.
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hey Julia,
I had actually just started an email to you! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally
proceed with payment for everything. After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been
determined that the RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC, but
that DOI needs to pay for the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but we have
a flight on hold now too, and will work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cancellation of his
flights.

 --Yes!
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)
However, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/11 Depart SLC 8:35AM, land SAN 9:29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be
staying in?
--His security detail will provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be
able to help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he
prefers going off of those rather than reading a formal speech).
Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

(6)

Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

(6)

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Thank you—I’ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says—we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs in
in the worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

 --

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need
anything else, just let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to
Billings at this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
Hi sorry to keep bugging yall—I just want to make sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn’t sell out.
Can we go ahead and book that for Sec. Zinke today? Caroline, if you can send me his information I will
book it ASAP.
Have we confirmed if Mrs. Zinke would like to attend?

From: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To: 'Boulton, Caroline' <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline—do you want to go ahead and send me preferred flights to and from San Diego and any
necessary booking information for Sec. and Mrs. Zinke (if she in fact goes with him)?
I’d like to try to book those flights today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
It's looking like the Secretary will need to take the following flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872)
11:00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669)
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up
with the Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to
coordinate booking and paying for flights, given that he'll be coming from a
political/unofficial stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel
<scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he would like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is checking flights to arrive in
time.
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting)
Department of the Interior
> On May 1, 2017, at 12:25 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:
>

 > Will send over the invite whe n I get it for your ethics tea m.
>
> On the trave l front, who woul d you like me to wo rk with in your shop? I'll
work with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred trave l figured
out. Will he want to stay overn ight at the hotel do you think?
>

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ ios.do i.gov

Carol ine Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.do i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios.do i.gov

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Schedul ing & Advanc e
Caroline Boulton@ ios.do i.gov I Scheduling@ ios.do i.gov

Caro line Boulton
Departmen t of the Interior
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov >
From:
Sent:
To:
Subje ct:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caro line_bou lton@ ios.doi.gov>
Thu May 11 2017 10:06:09 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Griswo ld, Ju lia C. EOP/WHO"
Re: RNC May 11

We shou ld be all set for the flight too .
Than ks for the help, Julia!
On Thu , May 11, 20 17 at 12:01 PM, Griswo ld , Julia C. EOP/WHO
Great ! Al l good as we ll for his flight tomorrow morning ?
Answers below:

$75 for di nner and his room is $269 and $729

From:Boulton, Caroline [mailto: caroline boulton@ios.doi. gov]
Sent: Thursday , May 11, 20 17 11 :59 AM
To: Griswold , Julia C. EOP/WHO

wrote :

 Subject: Re: RNC May 11
His room worked out! If there are talking points, we'll take them, but if not, he'll be fine without them.
On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 11:40 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Will find out right now! Also—does Secretary still need talking points from the RNC for tonight? Did everything work out for his room there, etc?

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:36 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
I know you're very busy over there; would you be able to help me track down the following information?
Cost per person of the RNC dinner
Rate for the hotel for the two nights the Secretary is staying there
Thank you!
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
He has two connecting rooms—confirmation #s: 23933034

(6)

wrote:

and 23933031

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:59 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11

(6)

Did Kim help book hotels? We're working on trying to reserve rooms for our two security detail.
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

wrote:

Okay—he is confirmed for his room on Wed and Thursday night at Hotel Del Coronado. They are booking the Wed. night flight.
Please work with Kim at MacNair travel regarding the flight on Friday morning—this is their travel agent who can help with reimbursement, changing the
flight, split payment, etc.

Kim's email is KNorwood@macnairtravel.com and her phone number is (202) 640-5827.
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:18 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hey Julia,
I had actually just started an email to you! In order of your questions:
--We had gotten the thumbs up from Ethics on Friday, but there were lingering questions regarding how to legally
proceed with payment for everything. After debate and consultation with Office of Special Counsel, it has been
determined that the RNC needs to pay for travel from SLC to SAN (and his hotel stay) and then from SAN to SLC,
but that DOI needs to pay for the portion from SLC to BIL. I know that flight was already booked by the RNC, but
we have a flight on hold now too, and will work with Delta to ensure he makes it to Billings without any cancellation
of his flights.
--Yes!
The Secretary is interested in flying to San Diego on Wednesday night late on the following flight:
Depart SLC 10:18PM, land in SAN 11:14PM (Delta 1909)
However, if that is not possible on the RNC's side, the Secretary will want to be on the following:
5/11 Depart SLC 8:35AM, land SAN 9:29AM (Delta 2295)
--My understanding is that the RNC will be covering his hotel--can you confirm that as well as what hotel he will be
staying in?
--His security detail will provide transportation for him
--In my conversations with Ethics, they have determined this is a political-related function and thus no staff will be
able to help with the crafting of remarks; if you are able to provide talking points for him, that would be great (he
prefers going off of those rather than reading a formal speech).

 Best,
Caroline
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

(6)

Hey Caroline! Checking in to make sure you guys are getting all that you need for this event on Thursday night.
Couple of outstanding questions from me:
-Did you get the thumbs up from ethics?
-Do we need to book the Sec. any other travel?
-Does he need a car service from the airport to the hotel?
-Who will be writing his speech/prepping him on the event – I can help provide talking points, etc.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:42 PM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Yes! Two security detail travel with him; no other staff will be there.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

wrote:

(6)

I will find out and get right back to you. Will the detail be at the event with him?

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 11:47 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Is there a security contact for the event? Our detail is asking.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b)

(6)

Thank you—I’ll have them go ahead and book. Let me know what ethics says—we can always cancel the flight 24 hrs
in in the worst case scenario.

From: Caroline Boulton [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:37 AM
To: Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO <(b) (6)
Cc: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: RNC May 11
Hi Julia,
Still waiting to hear from Ethics...I'll check in with them again today.

--

Sec. Zinke Delta info:
Delta sky miles: (b) (6)
DOB (b) (6)
Full Name: Ryan Keith Zinke
His sky miles account number should auto fill all his other information but if you need
anything else, just let me know!
My understanding is that Mrs Zinke may attend in California but will not be traveling to
Billings at this point.
Caroline
Sent from my iPhone
On May 4, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Griswold, Julia C. EOP/WHO
<(b) (6)
wrote:

wrote:

 Hi sorry to keep bugging yall- I jus t want to mak e sure the SAN to Billings Delta flight doesn 't sell
out . Can we go ahead and book that for Sec . Zink e today? Carolin e, if you can send me his
informat ion I will book it ASAP .
Have we confirme d if Mrs . Zinke would like to atten d?

From: Griswold, Jul ia C. EOP/W HO
Sent : Wednesda y, May 3, 2017 3:33 PM
To : 'Boulton , Caroline' <caroijne boy!ton@jos doj gov>; Scott Hommel
<scott hommel@ios.do i.gov>
Subject: RE: RNC May 11
Caroline----do you want to go ahead and sen d me preferr ed flights to and from San Diego and any
necessary bookin g informatio n for Sec. and Mrs . Zink e (if she in fact goes wi th him) ?
I' d like to try to book those fligh ts today once approved by ethics!

From: Boulton , Caroline [mailto:caro line boulton@ ios.doi.gov )
Sent : Monday, May 1, 2017 4 :38 PM
To : Scott Hommel <scott hommel .ios.doi.aov>
Cc: Grisw old, J ulia C. EOP/W HO
Subje ct: Re: RNC May 11
Hi J ulia,
It's look ing like the Secretary will need to take the follow ing flight on 5/12:
6:15AM Depart SAN, land SLC 9:15AM (Delta 2872 )
11 :00AM Depart SLC, land BIL 12:29PM (Delta 4669 )
This is the earliest flight he can get on to get to Billings on 5/12 to meet up
with the Vice President for that trip. Let me know what we'll need to do to
coordina te book ing and paying for flights , given that he'll be coming from a
politica l/unofficia l stop.
Thanks,
Caroline
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Scott Hommel
<scott hommel@ ios.do i.gov> wrote:
Hi Julia,
Copying Caroline. I'm sure he w ould like to spend the night and head
to Billings in the am but Caroline is check ing flights to arrive in
time .
Scott
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff (acting )
Departmen t of the Interior
> On Mav 1. 2017. at 12:25 PM . Griswold, J ulia C. EOP/W HO
w rote :
>
> Will send over the invite w hen I get it for your ethics tea m.
>
> On the travel front, who would you like me to work with in your shop?
I'll work with the RNC on payment once we get all the preferred trave l
figured out. Will he want to stay overn ight at the hotel do you think?
>

Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios doi gov I Scheduling@ios doi gov

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Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
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Department of the Interior
Schedu ling & Advance

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Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
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Department of the Interior
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Fwd: DOI Cab inet Affairs Report for 10/5/2017
DAILY UPDATE FOR CABIN ET AFFAIRS 10-05-17 .docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DAILY UPDATE FOR CABINET AFFAIRS - 10/05/17
Lori Mashb urn, White House Liaison
STATUS OF THE SECRETARY

10/5 Florida Fort Pierce, FL --National Navy UDT-SEA L Museum
Canal Point, FL - Lake Okeechobee & Herbert Hoover Dike V isit with Governor Rick
Scott (tent.)
Boynton Beach, FL - Loxahatchee Nationa l Wi ldlife Refuge Tour
10/6 Florida cont'd Big Cypress Nationa l Preserve Tour
o Tour Clyde Butcher Gallery

 o Vis it National Preserve Hurricane Cleanup Act ivity (assist in cleanup at Fire
Prairie Trail)
Everglades City, FL - Tour Damaged Everglades National Park Sites & meet with NPS
staff
o All Southern Florida NPS Employee Meeting
Tour Damaged Big Cypress National Preserve Headquarters Faci lities
10/7 Florida cont'd Everglades , FL -- Python Briefing at Ernest F. Coe V isitor Center
Flamingo, FL - V iew Hurricane Damaged Areas, Meet Impacted Employees , Commerc ial
Operators
Homestead, FL - Incident Command Center V isit
10/8, Florida cont'd Biscayne Nationa l Park Tour Park and Hurricane Clean Up
o Tour Park Islands, Stiltsville , Convoy Point Vis itor Center
STATUS OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY
TODAY: The Deputy Secretary is Wash ington, DC.
Meeting with National Aud ubon Society, Trout Unlimited, and others re: Colorado
River
MEDIA TODAY
Readout of the First Meeting of Re-chartered U.S. Interior Royalty Policy Committee
First Meeting Marks Significant Step Toward Restoring Public Trust, Collaborative Development
of Federal Lands
WASHINGTON - Today , U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Counselor to the
Secretary for Energy Policy V incent DeVito we lcomed new members of the Royalty Policy
Comm ittee, which was re-chartered on March 29 by the Secretary after an 8 year absence.
After introductions by the Secretary , new members were briefed on a variety of top ics from the ir
ethical respons ibilities as appo intees under the Federa l Advisory Comm ittee Act , to a deta iled
acco unt of economic cons iderat ions the Department uses when offering public lands for lease.
The Comm ittee was re-chartered in an effort to provide a continuo us for um for interested
stakeho lders to debate and deliberate recommendations to the Secretary on ensur ing the public
receives full va lue of natural resources produced on federa l and Indian lands , including
renewab le energy sources. The Comm ittee may also advise on the potent ial impacts of
proposed policies and regulat ions related to revenue collect ion, including whether a needs
exists for regu latory reform.
Topics presented at the meeting ranged from ways to promote the expansion of American
energy deve lopment, to providing greater input for local communities affected by leas ing
activities , to reassessing the economic models used by the Department.
Another top ic discussed was val uation of oil, gas, and coal for royalty purposes. Long-stand ing
regulations govern ing va luation were amended by the Consolidated Federa l Oil and Gas and
Federal and Indian Coal Val uation Reform Rule, wh ich was to take effect on Jan uary 1, 2017,
but was stayed , then repealed , after discovery of certa in difficu lties in implementation. The
Committee has been tasked with determ ining the need for regulatory change that is consistent
with this administration's goals of increasing domest ic energy production and revenues wh ile

 reducing regu latory burdens .
After the members were briefed on these issues, three subcommittees were formed: the
Subcommittee on Fair Return and Revenue , which will review fair market return from resources
produced on public lands ; the Subcommittee on Planning, Analysis , and Competitiveness,
which will assess the economic modeling used by the Department , present and future royalty
rates , and ways to increase revenues and competitio n; and the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs,
which will address issues spec ific to Triba l lands and trust.
The Committee is composed of 28 state, Tribal, and other stakeholder representat ives. This is
the first time the Committee has feat ured a member from the renewable energy sector . The
Chairman is V incent DeVito, Counselor to the Secretary for Energy Policy, and the Executive
Director is James Schindler.
WH COM MS REPORT (submitted Wednesday, 10/4)
Press Inquiries:
• Many small inquiries and logistical inquiries .
• ** Multiple inquires on travel**
•
DOI Statement: "The Interior Department under the Trump Admin istrat ion
has always and will always continue to work to ensure all officials follow
appropriat e rules and regu lations when travel ing, includ ing using government
coac h class fare options at all times appropr iate and feasib le, to ensure the
efficient use of government resources."
• ** Multiple inquires on Joel Clement, the Whistle-b lower**
•
Statement on Clement: The Department does not comm ent on ongoi ng
matters such as whistleblower comp laints. We look forward to working with the
Office of Specia l Cou nsel to address any questions they might have about this
matter .
•
Regarding the shuffling of SES at DOI: The President signed an
exec utive order to reorganize the federal governm ent for the future and the
Secretary has been absolut ely out front on that issue. In fact , he mentioned a
Department -wide, front lines-focused reorganization on his first day address to all
emp loyees. The purpose of the Senio r Executive Servic e is to ens ure that the
exec utive management of the government of the United States is responsive to
the needs, policies, and goals of the Nation and otherw ise is of the highest
quality. Senior executives are the highest paid employees in the fede ral
governm ent and signed up for the SES knowing that they cou ld be called upon to
work in different positions at any time . Congress meant for the SES to be a
mobile force that are capabl e of taking on different assignments to meet the needs
of the agency. Person nel moves among the Senior Executive Service are being
conducted to better serve the taxpayer and the Department's operatio ns .
Top Stories
• Wall Street Journal: Government to Reopen Sage Grouse Lands for Potential Mining
Projects
• Washington Post: Interior Department whistleblower resigns, calling Ryan Zin ke's
leadership a failure
• Washington Examiner: House GOP wants to compare Interior's Ryan Zinke's travel with
predecessors
• U.S. News and World Report : Stonewall Jackson Monument Vanda lized at Manassas
Park
• Knoxville News Sentinel: Chimney Tops Trail in Smokies, where Gatl inburg fire started,
to reopen
Top Issues and Accomplishments

 • Interior continues to support all Hurricane Harvey , Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria
efforts. All bureaus are executing their emergency plans and assisting in Hurricane relief.
• This week, Secretary Zinke is tour ing the Southeast. Monday , he was in South Carol ina,
and on Tuesday Zinke held and all team meeti ng with the Southeastern Regional
emp loyees in Atlanta, Georgia. The Secretary will spend the rest of the trip in Florida .
There will 3 media opport unities throug hout the trip in Florida .
• Today, Interior hosted the first Royalty Policy Comm ittee (RPC) meet ing. The meeting was
open press .
AGENCY MEDIA
WEEK AHEAD October 4 thru October 12, 2017 (Submitted 1014)
U.S. Department of the Interior

Secretarial -level Announcements / Events/ Interviews
• October 2-8: Secretary Zinke is travel ing to South Caro lina, Georgia, and Florida for
multiple events. The main focus of th is trip will be to visit with DOI personnel aiding in
hurricane preparation and recovery efforts and to view damage to DOI assets . On Oct. 2,
he will vis it Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center to meet with staff and tour Fort Sumter
Nationa l Monument. On Tues. , Oct 3, he will hold an all-hands meet ing with DOI Regiona l
Directors in Atlanta . On Wed. , Oct 4, he will tour Okefenokee National Wildlif e Refuge in
Folkston, GA. On Thurs., Oct 5 he will vis it Lake Okeec hobee & Herbert Hoover Dike with
Florida Governor Rick Scott. He will also tour Loxahatc hee National Wildlife Refuge. On
Friday, Oct. 7, he will visit Big Cypress Nationa l Preserve and participate in Hurricane
clean-up efforts, as well as tour damaged Everglades National Park Sites and hold briefing
with all southern Florida National Park emp loyees. On Saturday , Oct. 7, he will tour
Everglades Nationa l Park and hold a media avai lability with Senator Marco Rubio and
TBD Cong ressional delegat ion. On Sunday , Oct. 8, he will vis it Biscayne National Park
Headquarters and assess and assist with hurrican e clean- up efforts.
• October 11: Secretary Zinke will give remarks to the Co ngress ional Coal Caucus
• October 4: Department-level Release: DOI and BLM will announce the totals from all
September oil and gas lease sales .
• October 5: Department-level Release: DOI and BOEM press release on Proposed
Notice of Sale for Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 .
Interior Social Media Updates
• October 5 (tent.): Department-level blog post: DOI to publish a story on how FWS first
responders saved wome n in Puerto Rico who was trapped under her mobility scooter
thanks to the help of her dog.
• October 10: Department-level video: DOI to release a video highlighting natio nal wildlife
refuges for National Wildlife Refuge Week.
• October 11: Department-level blog post: DOI to publish a blog post on tips for fish ing
on public lands.
National Park Service
• October 5 (tent.): National NPS Release: NPS will announce the Director's Partnersh ip
Awards, which recog nizes 17 NPS partners who support ed six different comp lex, multiyear proj ects , including historic building rehab and trail construction projects .
• October 6: Local NPS Release: War in the Pacific NHP, American Memorial Park
superint endent announcement. PWR aiming to release by the end of the week .
• October TBD: National NPS Release: Historic Preservation Tax Cred its: NPS and/or
DOI announcement of ann ual Rutgers report on NPS Federal Historic Preservat ion Tax
Incentives Program economic impact. Tax credits 2016 contributed $12.3 billion in outp ut
to the U.S. economy, added $6.2 billion in GDP. Historic preservation tax incentives
encourage investments in historic preservation and revital izatio n of comm unities small and
large across the country.

 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• October 5: Local FWS Release(s): FWS will send 12-month findings on 25 spec ies ,
finding that none warrant ESA protections. These findings are for 14 Nevada springsnail
spec ies , Barbour's map turtle, Big Blue Springs cave crayfis h, Bicknell's thrus h, blackbacked woodpecker , boreal toad, fisher , Florida Keys mole skink, Great Sand Dunes tiger
beetle, Kirtland's snake , Pacific walrus and San Felipe gamb usia. Outreach will be
conducted on a region-by-region basis , including news releases with supporting FAQs
where appropriate , to be sent to stakeholders and members of Cong ress. Some findings
may be controvers ial. The Bicknell's thr ush , fis her and Pacific walrus will likely attract
significant media atte ntion.
• October TBD: Local FWS Release: FWS will announce the final listing of four
Everglades plants- the Everg lades bully, Florida pineland crabg rass , pineland sandmat
and Florida prairie-clover , plants that occur in so uth Florida . This action is not
controversia l.
• October TBD: Local FWS Release: FWS will announce a six-mo nth extension of the fi nal
determ ination of list the Louisiana pine snake , found in Louisiana and Texas. While the
Louisiana pine snake listing is controversial , the six-mo nth extension is not expected to be
controversia l.
Bureau of Land Management
• October 5: National BLM Release: SLM will issue a release regarding the
delay/suspens ion of the Waste Prevention Rule (Venting and Flaring).
• October 10-11: SLM-AK Fire Service will host the Alaska Wildfire Coordinat ing Group
lnteragency Fall Review in Fairbanks. The annual interagency review is a for um for
federal , state , local and tribal wildland fire partners , land managers and agency
adm inistrators to focus on the respo nse to this season's fires , issues with the Wildla nd Fire
Decisio n Support system and fire management plans and other issues of interest to
various agenc ies in Alaska.
• October 11: SLM-WY Casper Field Office will meet with loca l ranchers to discuss their
concerns about tribal consu ltation on split-estate and wells built on private surface that
intersect both private and federal minera ls in Douglas.
CONGRESSIONAL
UPCOMING HNRC HEARING: The House Natural Resources Federal Lands Subcomm ittee
will hold a legislative heari ng on a series of bills. DOI will be sending a NPS witness for the
Subcomm ittee Chairman 's (McClintock ) bill, HR3907 . Written stateme nts will be provided on the
remaining bills.
Timing: 10 am, October 11, 2017
Contact: Micah Chambers , Deputy Director , Congress ional Affairs
UPCOMING HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS HEARING: The House Small Business Comm ittee
will be holding an overs ight hearing on the Federal government's comp liance to the Paperwor k
Reduction Act. The committee has requested FWS provide a witness within the context of
comp lying with the ESA. The witness will be Steve Guertin , Deputy Director , U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service .
Timing: 11 am, October 11, 2017
Contact: Micah Chambers , Deputy Director , Congress ional Affairs
UPCOMING HNRC HEARING: The House Natural Resources Water , Power , and Ocea ns
Subcomm ittee is hosting a legislative heari ng on two bills: Rep. Calvert , H.R. _ , the
"Endangered Species Conso lidation Act of 2017" and Rep. McMorris Rodgers , H.R. 3144, "To
provide for operations of the Federa l Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certai n
operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes." Cha irman Calvert 's bill will
be supported by the Department , but will likely rece ive some oppos ition from Commerce. Ala n
Mikkelsen , the Acting Commiss ioner for the Bureau of Reclamat ion, is set to testify on beha lf of
the Department.

 Timing: October 12, 20 17
Contact: Amanda Kaster, Policy Adviser, Congress ional Affairs
POLITICAL APPOINTEE UPDATE

DOI politicals on board = 59
3 PAS confirmed as of 9/ 18.
4 nominated awaiting confirmation:
Pending Senate floor vote : Susan Combs , Ass istant Secretary Policy Managemen t
and Budget.
Pending Senate floor vote : Brenda Berman, Comm issio ner , Bureau of
Reclamation.
Pending Senate floor vote : Joe Balash , Ass istant Secretary , Land and Minerals
Pending Senate floor vote : Ryan Douglas Nelson, Solicitor
Overall:
Schedule C: 33 of 68 onboard; 4 starting ; 6 in process
NC-SES: 23 of 44 onboard ; 2 starti ng; 4 in process
PAS: 3 Confirmed ; 4 An nounced; 15 of 17 Submitted to PPO
SECRETARY SPEAKING INVITATIONS

Accepted
10/ 11 - Congress ional Sportsme n Foundation event (Lexington, NC)
10/ 13 - Nationa l Park Foundation BOD Meet ing (Grand Canyon , AZ )
10/21 - DEPA BOD Meeting (CA)
Oct (TBC date) - Weyr ich Lunch (DC)
Open (date TBC)- America ns for Tax Reform (DC)
Open (date TBC)- Detroit Economic Club
Outsta nding Invitations in Process
10/ 11 - Remarks at 2nd National Wildlife Refuge System Expo co-hosted by the Congress ional
Wildlife Refuge Caucus and the Cooperat ive Alliance for Refuge Enhancemen t (CAR E) (DC)
10/ 15-17 - Heritage Ann ual President's Club Meeting (DC)
10/ 15 - National Congress of Amer ican Indians 74 Ann ual Conve ntion (Milwaukee , WI)
10/30-11/3 - International Mining and Resources Conference (Melbourne , A ustralia)
Declining
10/5 - Alamoc ita Creek Land Protection and Access Project Celebratio n and Tour (Pie Town,

NM)
10/ 10 - Natural Areas Confere nce (Ft. Collins, CO)
10/ 1O - American Sport fishi ng Associat ion Annual Meeting (Clearwater Beach, FL)
10/ 13 - Public Land & Resources Law Review's Public Land Law Confere nce (Misso ula, MT)
10/ 15-17 - Heritage Ann ual President's Club Meeting (DC)
10/ 16 - Carlsbad Mayor's Energy Summit (Carlsbad , NM)
10-16-17 Americans For Tax Reform Coa lition Leaders Summ it (Miami Beach, FL)
10/ 17 - Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project Complet ion Ceremony (Folsam, CA)
10/ 17 - National Association of Sporting Goods Who lesa lers (San Anto nio, TX)
10/ 18 - Environmenta l Law Institute (ELI) 2017 Award Dinner (DC)
10/ 19 - USO Gala (Washi ngton, DC)
10/ 19 - Gra nd Junction Petroleum and Mining Club (Grand Junction , CO)
10/20 - TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum (Woodlands , TX)
10/26 - Montana Chamber Ann ual Meeting (Great Falls, MT)
10/28 - Catt le Producers of Washi ngton An nual Meeting (Airway Heights, WA)
10/31 - George B. Hartzog, Jr . Awards and Speaker Program Clemson University (SC)
11/4 Governor Reynolds Ann ual Pheasa nt Hunt
11/7-9 National Ranger Council A nnual Meet ing (Gettysburg, PA)
11/8 - WY Governor A nnual Business Forum (Cheye nne, WY )
11/9 - America First Energy Conference hosted by Heartland Institute (Houston , TX )
11/9 - Bass Fishi ng Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at the Wonders of Wi ldlife (Springfield, MO)

 11/14 – George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Quarter Launch (Vincennes, Indiana)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (new)
The National Weather Service (NWS) reports chances for shower and thunderstorm activity will
increase across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands today and Friday as deep tropical
moisture streams in from the east. Some storms will be capable of producing heavy downpours,
cloud to ground lightning, and flooding of low lying areas. In addition, hot and humid conditions
will persist with heat indices approaching 100 degrees which may cause heat related illness
resulting from prolonged exposure.
The Department of Homeland Security reports that an additional 87 gas stations have opened in
Puerto Rico, bringing the total to 837.
Stabilization efforts continue for the Guajataca Dam spillway, and evacuations remain in effect.
Seven Department of Defense ships are scheduled to arrive today with 3.5 million liters of water
and 5.5 million meals. A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Enhanced Mobile Incident Command Post
is also scheduled to arrive in San Juan today. Hurricane response operations throughout Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are being supported by the U.S. National Guard from 36
states.
In the U.S. Virgin Islands, a Boil Water Advisory remains in effect. There are four days of
emergency water storage for St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, totaling more than
207,000,000 gallons of water. Most highways on St. Croix are open, while numerous roads are
closed or partially closed on St. Thomas and St. John.
While more than 30,000 households in Texas and Florida remain in temporary housing, Gulf
Coast states have begun monitoring the development of Tropical Depression Sixteen.
One team member from Maria Quick Response Team (QRT) 3 demobilized Wednesday.
Nineteen members from QRT 2 arrived in Orlando, Florida, yesterday. Continuing operations
involve providing force protection for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), Disaster Medical
Assistance Teams (DMAT), and other Federal Operations Support (FOS) missions.
NPS reports that distribution of supplies aboard the Motor Vessel (M/V) Fort Jefferson docked at
Christiansted National Historic Site/St. Croix has begun. Staff are working abbreviated
schedules to allow time for personal recovery. Air conditioning units powered by generators are
being brought in to preserve museum collections. At Virgin Islands National Park, cleanup,
debris removal, and debris disposal coordination efforts continue at the park. NPS approved
usage of the Baseball Field for the U.S. Postal Service to set up operations. A commercial dive
team was hired to assess moorings. At San Juan National Historic Site, a majority of the
Incident Management Team (IMT) returned to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at
Convention Center for connectivity and communications purposes. A dock at the pier was
secured for the return of MV Fort Jefferson. The US Army approached NPS to request a
Landing Zone (LZ) for patients requiring evacuation from San Juan to the USNS Comfort which
docked nearby; the request was approved by the superintendent and IMT, but a more suitable
LZ was located and established nearby.
FWS Teams 1 and 2 have combined resources and are now referred to as the FWS Team. The
team continues performing welfare checks on employees unable to reach distribution points.
Additionally, the team will conduct initial damage assessments on FWS facilities, coordinate
with FEMA on aviation support, provide security to FWS assets and infrastructure, and assist
with debris removal. The high demand for flights departing the island creates a challenge for
FWS team member rotation. FWS has arranged to have a representative at the Joint Field
Office (JFO) in Puerto Rico to enhance coordination efforts. The FWS Information Technology
(IT) Specialist will combine efforts with the DOI Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to
assist with infrastructure impacts and other relevant issues. FWS continues coordination with
ESF #8 (Public Health and Medical Services) in order to provide assistance for an employee
family member in critical need of treatment.
USGS is working to safely install new streamgages downstream of the Guajataca Lake spillway.
In addition to gage repair and installation, USGS is monitoring the Guajataca spillway via video

 feed. Lights and a generator are still needed in order to provide 24-hour monitoring.
Twenty-six employees from DOI Bureaus and Offices are current ly supporting the FEMA Surge
Capacity Force. The gro up is compr ised of vol unteers supporting recovery efforts in Puerto
Rico, Texas, the U.S. V irgin Islands, Mississ ippi, Nevada , and Alabama . OEM is working with
FEMA to deploy an additional 27 DOI emp loyees on October 8.
The Small Business Adminis tration (SBA ) is working with 67 DOI emp loyees in order to place
them roles with the SBA to provide support to hurricane victims. These personnel may be
deployed as early as weeks' end. DOI is working to identify other resources that can support the
SBA mission in the coming weeks.
There are 170 personne l supporting interagency efforts in respons e to Hurricanes Irma and
Maria .
OUTSIDE MEDIA OF INTEREST (new)
Interior Secretary Zinke To Visit Florida This Week.
The Tampa Bay (FL) Times (10/4, Leary) reports that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will travel to
Florida on Thursday to "conduct on-the-ground assessments of hurricane damage at National
Park Service locations and to receive a briefing on Everglades Restoration ," according to a
release. On Thursday , Zinke will receive "a briefing on infrastructure upgrades and Everglades
restoration at Lake Okeechobee. " On Friday , Zinke will assess "hurricane damage and clean-up
at Big Cypress National Preserve." And Saturday , Zinke will "hold a media event with Sen .
Marco Rubio and members of the congressional delegation. "
Additional coverage was provided by the Palm Beach (FL) Post (10/4, Bennett ) and WJXTTVJacksonville , FL (10/4).
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Visits Okefenokee Swamp. The Florida TimesUnion (10/4, Dickson ) reports that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke visited Okefenokee National
Wildlife and held "closed door talks with the refuge management. " The Okefenokee Swamp is "a
watery field right now after the persistent late spring and early summer rain that extinguished
the enormous West Mims Fire and more recently a dousing from Tropical Storm Irma." Zinke
"had said he will concentrate on restoring revenue streams that could meet a lot of shortages in
the National Park Service and others ."
House GOP Wants To Compare Interior's Ryan Zinke 's Travel With Predecessors.
The Washington Examiner (10/4, Ferrechio ) reports that "House Republicans want to compare
the travel records of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke with those of the department heads during
President Obama 's administration. " House Natural Resources Comm ittee Chairman Rob Bishop
"asked Zinke to provide records on the use of private , chartered , rented, and governmentowned aircraft by secretaries of the interior dating back to Obama 's first day in office ." Bishop is
looking "to compare non-commercial aircraft use by Obama Interior Secretaries Ken Salazar
(2009-2013 ) and Sally Jewell (2013-2017 ) to that of Zinke , who is under investigation by the
department's inspector general for using chartered and military planes for official travel that was
also mixed with political business."
Also reporting are Roll Call (10/4), the AP (10/4), Politico Morning Energy (10/4, Adragna ),
and Law360 (10/4, Westney ).
• Zinke's not alone: Obama administrat ion officials had their own struggles mixing official
business with politics. A watchdog group requested a probe of whether then-Secretary
Ken Salazar had violated the Hatch Act while taking an Obama re-election campaign RV
tour of Colorado. The Office of Specia l Counsel found HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
vio lated the Hatch Act in 2012 , saying she had made "extemporaneous partisan remarks"
in North Caro lina. Former Interior chief Sally Jewell said she thought Zin ke was within his
rights, noting she once appeared at a fundraiser for Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwellthat
she paid her own way to . "If he had legitimate business while he's on the island , to do a
political th ing on the side I don't think that is that unusua l," Jewell said.
House Democrats Demand More Transparency In National Monument Review.

 The Salt Lake (UT) Tribune (10/5, Burr) reports that Democrats in the House on
Wednesday "introduced a resolution to require more transparency of the Interior Department's
review of nationa l monuments, a move that could force a vote of the chamber ." The resolution
"demands action within 14 legislative days by the House Natural Resources Comm ittee or,
under House rules , the Democrats could take their cha llenge to the House floor ." According to
the article , "shou ld the resolution come before the full House, the likely outcome of a vote would
be a rejection, give n the partisa n breakdown of the GOP-contro lled Congress. "
• The President Is Quietly Taking Aim At Our National Monuments. For the "Congress"
blog of The Hill (10/4, Grija lva), Rep. Raul M. Grijalva claims that the Trump
Administration , "urged on by well-funded ideologues and fossil fue l interests , is engaged in
an unpreceden ted effort to destroy our country's system of public lands ." Grijalva warns
that "if President Trump , Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and their allies on Capitol Hill have
their way, few monumen ts - whether they protect historic Native Amer ican sites, iconic
natural wonders or world-class wildlife habitats - will be safe over the long haul." Grijalva
criticizes Zinke's handling of the review of national monuments , as well as his
recommendation to shrink four monuments.
Court Blocks Trump's 'Unlawful'Delay Of Obama MethaneLeak Rule.

The Hill (10/4, Cama) reports that "late Wednesday " Judge Elizabeth Laporte of the District
Court for the Northern District of California ruled "that t he Trump adm inistration broke the law
when it tried this summer to delay an Obama adm inistrat ion rule related to greenhouse gas
released through oil and natural gas drilling. " Laporte "said the Interior Department cannot use a
provision in the Adm inistrative Proced ure Act to delay the rule on methane emissions on federal
land, as it tried to do in June." The j udge's decision "represents another bump in the road on the
Trump adm inistration 's deregulatory agenda ," and "it means that for now, the January 2018
comp liance date for the rule is in effect."
• Interior Moves To Delay Obama-era Rule On Methane Emissions. The AP (10/4, Daly)
reports that the Interior is attempt ing to delay a regulat ion that is meant to restrict methane
emiss ions on federal lands coming from oil and gas production. The department hopes to
delay the Obama-era rule, which was fina lized last November , until January 2019. The AP
states "the Interior Department said in a notice to be published Thursday in the Federal
Register that an analysis cond ucted dur ing the Obama adm inistration may have
underestima ted costs and overestimated benefits."
• The Hill (10/4, Cama) reports that the Department of the Interior's notice said "the SLM is
current ly reviewing the 2016 fina l rule and wants to avoid imposing temporary or
permanent compl iance costs on operators for requirements that may be rescinded or
significant ly revised in the near future." American Petroleum Institute Director of Upstream
Operations Erik Milito said "we welcome BLM's efforts to get this right and encourage the
agency to develop an ach ievable rule in the months ahead that serves to prevent waste
and conserve resources while encouraging energy production on federa l lands ."
• Natural Gas Intelligence (10/4, Passut) reports that Bureau of Land Management Act ing
Director Michael Nedd said "as we strengthen America 's energy independence , we intend
to eval uate regulat ions to determ ine if they unnecessari ly encumber energy production ,
constra in econom ic growth, or prevent job creation ." Nedd also said , "our proposa l would
give the SLM sufficient time to review the 2016 final rule and consider revising or
rescinding its requirements ."
Interior DepartmentWhistleblowerResigns,Calling Ryan Zinke's LeadershipA Failure.

The Washing ton Post (10/4, Fears) reports that "an Interior Department executive turned
whistleblower who claimed the Trump adm inistration retaliated against him for public ly
disclosing how climate change affects Native Alaskan comm unities resigned Wednesday. " The
Hill (10/4, Cama) reports that in a resignat ion letter to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke , Joe l
Clement "said he objected to his June reassignment out of a climate change role." Clement
"also cited 'poor leadership ' by Zinke, climate change skept icism and wasted tax money."

 Ryan Zinke Focuses On Energy Development On Public Lands As New Committee Starts.
The Washington Examiner (10/4, Siciliano) reports that the Interior Department held the first
meeting for its new Royalty Policy Committee Wednesday. The department's Energy Policy
Counselor Vincent DeVito said the comm ittee's creat ion represe nts the start of a more
heighte ned prioritization for energy instead of a "sleepy portfo lio." DeVito said "this is a business
committee, this is our board, our share holders are the America n people."
25 Species, Including Pacific Walru s, Denied Endangered Protection By Trump
Admini stration.
USA Today (10/4 , Rice) reports that the Trump Adm inistrat ion on Wednesday "declined to list
25 species as endangered, noting that extra protection 'is not warranted at th is time ."' USA
Today says environme ntal gro ups are particularly concerned about the Pacific wa lrus, but the
US Fish and Wi ldlife Service "reported that it can't say with certai nty that the Pacific wa lrus is
likely to become endangered , despite an extens ive loss of Arct ic Sea ice due to globa l
warm ing." The decision that was "applauded" by Alas ka's Repub lican congressiona l delegation.
Stonew all Jack son Monument Vandalized At Manassas Park.
The AP (10/4) reports that the National Park Service "says it is making repairs to a Stonewall
Jackso n monument that was vandal ized at Manassas National Battlefie ld." The NPS "says the
vandal ism at the monument dep icting the Confederate general was discovered
ear ly Wednesday morning and occurred overnight." Accordi ng to the article, "white paint was
splashed on the granite base of the monument , and the word 'Dead!' was added in gold spray
paint."
FEDERAL REGISTER LISTINGS:
REG0007 176 BLM Notice of Appl ication for a Recordab le Disclaimer of Interest: Harris County,
Texas -- The BLM provides notice that it has received an application pursuant to the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA ) for a Recordab le Discla imer of Interest from
RKE-2 Real Estate, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, for certain surface land in Harris
County, Texas. The BLM invites public comments over 90 days and anno unces its intent to
grant the requested Disclaimer of Interest if it receives no val id objections within that period.
Notice 10/04/20 17
REG0007353 BLM Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmenta l Impact Statement for the Alka li
Creek Reservo ir Project, Big Horn County , Wyom ing -- The BLM anno unces its intent to prepare
an environmenta l impact statement (EIS) for the proposed Al kali Creek Reservoir Project and
invites public scoping comments over 30 days. The BLM also anno unces that the proposed
action may require an amendment to the 2015 Worland Field Office Resource Management
Plan (RMP) . Notice 10/04/2017
REG0007455 BLM Notice of Public Meetings : Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Counc il -The Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Counci l is sched uled to meet on Monday , October
16 & Tuesday , October 17, 2017, in Lakeview, OR. Notice 10/04/2017
REG0007483 BLM Notice of Public Meeting: Sierra Front-Northwestern Great Basin Resource
Advisory Council The Sierra Front-North western Great Basin Resource Advisory Council will
hold a public meeting on Thursday , October 12, 2017 and a fie ld trip on Friday , October 13,
2017 to the Porter Springs Recreation Area. Notice 10/04/2017
REG0007408 FWS Receipt of App lications for Incidental Take Permit; Draft Low-Effect Habitat
Conservation Plan for the California Tiger Salamander; Rice Ranch Development Project, Santa
Barbara County, CA -- FWS has received an application from John Scardino of Highlands at
Double R, LLC for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. Notice
10/04/2017
REG0007434 FWS Information Collection Act ivities; Administrative Proced ures for U.S. Fish

 and Wildlife Service Financial Assistance Programs --This Notice, under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), announces that FWS will ask the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) to renew (and revise) its approval of an information collection associated with
financial assistance programs administered by the Service. FWS is requesting public comments
on the renewal for 60 days. Notice 10/04/2017
REG0007437 FWS Receipt of Application for Incidental Take Permit; Draft Low-Effect Habitat
Conservation Plan for the California Tiger Salamander; La Purisima Golf Course Solar Array
Project, Santa Barbara County -- FWS received an application from Protek Investments, LLC for
an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act Notice 10/04/2017
REG0007490 FWS Agency Information Collection Activities; Land-Based Wind Energy
Guidelines This Notice, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), announces that
FWS will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew its approval of an
information collection for the Service's voluntary Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines. FWS is
requesting public comments on the renewal for 60 days. Notice 10/04/2017
Lori K. Mashburn
White House Liaison
Department of the Interior
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DAILY UPDATE FOR CABINET AFFAIRS-10
Lori Mashb urn, White House Liaison
STATUS OF THE SECRETARY
10/3 Charleston , SC & Atlanta, GA
Fort Sumter National Monument Tour
Atlanta -- Regional Directors Meeti ng followed by DOI All Person nel Meeting
10/4 Atla nta , GA -

/03/17

 Conference Call into inaugural Royalty Policy Comm ittee Meeting
Folkston , GA -- Okefenokee Nationa l Wi ldlife Refuge Tour
Travel to Jacksonv ille, FL
10/5 Florida Fort Pierce, FL --National Navy UDT-SEA L Museum
Canal Point, FL - Lake Okeechobee & Herbert Hoover Dike V isit with Governor Rick
Scott (tent.)
Boynton Beach, FL - Loxahatchee Nationa l Wi ldlife Refuge Tour
10/6 Florida cont'd Big Cypress Nationa l Preserve Tour
o Tour Clyde Butcher Gallery
o Vis it National Preserve Hurricane Cleanup Act ivity (assist in cleanup at Fire
Prairie Trail)
Everglades City, FL - Tour Damaged Everglades National Park Sites & meet with NPS
staff
o All Southern Florida NPS Employee Meeting
Tour Damaged Big Cypress National Preserve Headquarters Faci lities
10/7 Florida cont'd Everglades , FL -- Python Briefing at Ernest F. Coe V isitor Center & Python Hunt in
Everglades Nationa l Park
Flamingo, FL - V iew Hurricane Damaged Areas , Meet Impacted Employees , Commerc ial
Operators
Homestead , FL - Incident Command Center V isit
10/8, Florida cont'd Biscayne Nationa l Park Tour Park and Hurricane Clean Up
o Tour Park Islands , Stiltsville , Convoy Point Vis itor Center
o Scuba Diving and Lionfish Hunting
STATUS OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARY

TODAY: The Deputy Secretary is Wash ington, DC .
Call with Congressman Tom Emmer
2 nd Annua l BBQ and Fish Fry to benefit Rivers of Recovery
WH COM MS REPORT (submitted Monday , 10/2)
Press Inquirie s :

• Many small inquiries and logistical inquiries .

 • ** Multiple inquires on travel**
o DOI Statement: "The Interior Department under the Trump Admi nistratio n has
always and will always conti nue to work to ensure all officia ls fo llow appropr iate
rules and regu lations when traveli ng, includ ing using government coac h class fare
options at all times appropriate and feasib le, to ensure the efficient use of
governmen t resources ."
Top Stories
• Politico: Interior watchdog opens investigation into Zinke's travel
• Wall Street Journal: A Return to the Conservation Ethic
Top Issues and Accompli shments
• Interior continues to support all Hurricane Harvey , Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria
efforts. All bureaus are executing their emerge ncy plans and assisting in Hurricane relief.
• This week, Secretary Zinke will tour the Southeast , and visit South Caroli na, Georg ia, and
Florida. He will meet with employees , and see how Hurricane relief efforts are going on
the gro und.
• Wednesday , Interior will be hosting the first Royalty Policy Committee (RPC) meeting. The
meeting will be ope n press.
OF NOTE
Four IG Reports were submitted to the Hill. Summaries below . They are posted publicly
on doioig.gov .
1. This report presents the results of our inspection of the Perini Manageme nt Services , Inc .
billings for Tas k Order No. P14PD00557 with the National Park Service (NPS) between March
20, 2014 , and May 31, 2016. We fo und that Perini did not invoice for unperformed work. We
also fo und, however, that Perini did not properly reflect reductio ns resulti ng from unperformed
work in its SOV, and did not properly reflect changes to the scope of work in two
modificatio ns . We offer one recommenda tion to make the cha nge order process more
transparent and help prevent overpayment of task order amounts. The attachme nt provides our
audit scope and methodo logy.
2. We reviewed the curre nt policies of the USGS for managing its scie ntific collect ions .
Specifically, we reviewed these policies for consistency with estab lished DOI policies and
compared them with those of two other bureaus-(NPS and FWS. We found that USGS scientific
collectio n managemen t policies are not consistent with DOI policies as defi ned in the
Department Manua l (OM) and are not comparable to policies of the other two bureaus. In
additio n, we found that USGS did not have a fi nal policy on the managemen t of its biologic
spec imens; therefore , we cou ld not review this policy for cons istency with the OM . This report
provides the findi ngs of our eva luation and offers one recommendatio n to USGS to adj ust its
policies to be cons istent with the OM to ens ure the USGS protects and preserves val uable
scie ntific specimens.
3. This report presents the results of our audit of the U.S. Virgin Islands' Public Finance
Author ity (PFA). We examined the PFA's system of interna l controls and its comp liance with
contract terms and cond itions , applicable laws, and PFA board resolution. We found that PFA
did not maintain sufficient internal contro ls to safeguard assets and did not provide reasonable
assurance that financial transactions and related reports were accurate , as evidenced by the
$50 million in fi nancia l discrepanc ies , conflicts of interest , and the $101 .1 million in quest ionable
expend itures we fo und during our fieldwork. We offered 21 recommenda tions to help improve
the PF A's operat ions. We provided the results of our audit to the U.S. Virgin Islands Governor ,
Kenneth Mapp , and the Virgin Islands Legis lature's Senate President, Myron Jackso n.
4. This report contains the results of the manageme nt advisory we issued as a resu lt of our
findings during an audit of the managemen t of the U.S. V irgin Islands' Public Finance Authority
(PFA) (Report No. ER-IN-VIS-0015-20 14). During the audit , we identified poor procurement

 practices and major deficiencies in the management of proj ects paid for with bond proceeds .
The magnitude of these defic ienc ies , which involved severa l Government of the Virgin Islands
(GVI) agencies , warranted this adv isory.
MEDIA TODAY
Interior to Host Royalty Policy Committee Meeting
WASHINGTON - Wednesday , October 4, 2017 , the U.S. Department of the Interior will host the
first meet ing of the Royalty Policy Committee (RPC). On March 29, 2017 , U.S. Secretary of the
Interior Ryan Zinke signed the Charter establ ish ing a Royalty Policy Committee. This Royalty
Policy Committee is a discretionary comm ittee establ ished under the authority of the Secretary
of the Interior , and regu lated by the Federa l Advisory Committee Act (FACA). This is the first
time in history that renewable energy will be represen ted on the Royalty Policy Committee. All
members of the press wishing to attend the committee meet ing must RSVP to A lex Hinson
at interior press@ ios.do i.gov with the name , phone number, and emai l address of every
member of the reporting team. More deta ils will be made available with confirmat ion of RSVP.
AGENCY MEDIA
WEEK AHEAD September 27 thru October 5, 2017
U.S. Department of the Interior
Secretarial-level Announcements / Events/ Interviews
• October TBD: Department-level Release: DOI and BLM will announce the totals from all
September oil and gas lease sales .
• October 2-7 : Secretary Zinke is traveling to South Carol ina, Georgia, and Florida for
multiple events. The main focus of th is trip will be to visit with DOI personne l aiding in
hurricane preparation and recovery efforts and to view damage to DOI assets . On Oct. 2,
he will vis it Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center to meet with staff and tour Fort Sumter
Nationa l Monument. On Tues. , Oct 3, he will hold an all-hands meet ing with DOI Regiona l
Directors in Atlanta . On Wed. , Oct 4, he will tour Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in
Folkston, GA. On Thurs., Oct 5 he will vis it Lake Okeechobee & Herbert Hoover Dike with
Florida Governor Rick Scott. He will also tour Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. On
Friday, Oct. 7, he will visit Big Cypress Nationa l Preserve and participate in Hurricane
clean-up efforts, as well as tour damaged Everglades National Park Sites and hold briefing
with all southern Florida National Park employees. On Saturday , Oct. 7, he will to ur
Everglades Nationa l Park and hold a media avai lability with Senator Marco Rubio and
TBD Cong ress ional delegat ion.
• October 5: Department-level Release: DOI and BOEM press release on Proposed
Notice of Sale for Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 250 .
National Park Service
• October 2 (tent.): National NPS Release: NPS will anno unce the Director's Partnersh ip
Awards, which recognizes 17 NPS partners who supported six different complex, multiyear proj ects , including historic building rehab and trail construction projects .
• September /October TBD: Nation al NPS Release: Historic Preservation Tax Credits:
NPS and/or DOI anno uncement of annual Rutgers report on NPS Federal Histor ic
Preservat ion Tax Incentives Program economic impact. Tax cred its 2016 contributed
$12 .3 billion in output to the U.S. economy , added $6.2 billion in GDP . Historic
preservation tax incentives encourage investments in historic preservation and
revitalization of communi ties small and large across the country.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• October 2: Nation al FWS Release: FWS will announce Nationa l Wi ldlife Refuge Week ,
which will take place October 8-14. Refuge Week is an annual celebrat ion of the nation's
wildlife conserva tion heritage and the nationa l wildlife refuges that protect it. The timing

 provides notice for print and online media to announce the annual celebration and regional
events for the public to plan ahead , as well as for the regions and refug es to begin
preparing additiona l promotiona l information.
Bureau of Land Management
• October 2: The 30-day comment period for the public to submit suggestions for priorities
not yet cons idered for Round 11 of the Lincoln County Archaeo logical Initiative concl udes.
Existing priorities include use of innovative technolo gy for preserving and interpreting
archaeo logica l resources ; public outreach and educat ion on archaeo logy; development
and application of archaeo logical contexts; and archaeo logical ident ification and
eva luation research.
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
• October 3 (tent.): National BSEE Release: BSEE will put out a read-out highlighting
BSEE Director Angelle's activities and meet ings in Anchorage , Alaska. Socia l media
platforms will be used to amplify News Brief .
Bureau of Indian Affairs
• October 2: Gav in Clarkson , Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Energy and Econom ic
Development will lead a consultation on revisions of the "Licensed Indian Traders"
regulations at the Native American Finance Officers Assoc iation (NAFOA) 2017 Fall
Finance & Triba l Econom ies Conference , River Spirit Casino Resort, 8330 Riverside
Pkwy , Tulsa , OK.
CONGRESSIONAL (Updated)
UPCOMING SCIA HEARING: The Senate Comm ittee on Indian Affairs is holding an oversigh t
hearing on "Doub ling Down on Indian Gaming: Examin ing New Issues and Opportunities for
Success in the Next 30 Years ." The Department has been asked to speak to the challenges of
off reservation gam ing and any new policies on the overall issue. Witness is set to be John
Tahsuda , Principa l Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. Chairman of the NIGC,
Jonodev Osceola Chaudhur i, has also been asked to test ify on the federal panel.
Timing: 2:30 pm, October 4, 2017
Contact: Amanda Kaster, Policy Adviser, Congress ional Affairs
UPCOMING HNRC HEARING: The House Natural Resources Federal Lands Subcommittee
will hold a legislative hearing on a series of bills. DOI will be sending a NPS witness for the
Subcommittee Chairman's (McClintock ) bill, HR3907 . Written statements will be provided on the
remaining bills.
Timing: 1O am, October 11, 2017
Contact: Micah Chambers, Deputy Director, Congress ional Affairs
UPCOMING HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS HEARING: The House Small Business Committee
will be holding an overs ight hearing on the Federal governmen t's comp liance to the Paperwor k
Reduction Act. The committee has requested FWS provide a witness within the context of
comp lying with the ESA. The witness will be Steve Guertin, Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service .
Timing: 11 am, October 11, 2017
Contact: Micah Chambers, Deputy Director, Congress ional Affairs
UPCOMING HNRC HEARING: The House Natural Resources Water , Power , and Oceans
Subcommittee is hosting a legislative hearing on two bills: Rep. Calvert, H.R. _, the
"Endangered Species Consolida tion Act of 2017" and Rep. McMorris Rodgers , H.R. 3144, "To
provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain
operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes." Cha irman Calvert 's bill will
be supported by the Department , but will likely rece ive some oppos ition from Commerce. Alan

 Mikkelsen, the Acting Commiss ioner for the Bureau of Reclamat ion, is set to testify on beha lf of
the Department.
Timing: October 12, 20 17
Contact: Amanda Kaster, Policy Adv iser, Congressional Affairs
POLITICAL APPOINTEE UPDATE
DOI politicals on board = 59
3 PAS confirmed as of 9/ 18.
4 nominated awaiting confirmation:
• Pending
Budget.
• Pending
• Pending
• Pending

Senate floo r vote: Susan Combs, Assistant Secretary Policy Management and
Senate floo r vote: Brenda Berman, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation.
Senate floo r vote: Joe Balash, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals
Senate floo r vote: Ryan Doug las Nelson, Solicitor

Overall :
• Schedule C: 33 of 68 onboard ; 4 starting ; 6 in process
• NC-SES: 23 of 44 onboa rd; 2 start ing; 4 in process
• PAS : 3 Confi rmed; 4 Anno unced; 15 of 17 Subm itted to PPO
SECRETARY SPEAKING INVITATIONS (Updates in Bold)
Accepted
10/11 - Congressional Sportsmen Foundation event (Lexington , NC)
10/13 - National Park Foundation BOD Meeting (Grand Canyon , AZ)
10/21 - DEPA BOD Meeting (CA)
Oct (TBC date) - Weyr ich Lunch (DC)
Open (date TBC)- Americans for Tax Reform (DC)
Open (date TBC)- Detroit Economic Club
Outstandin g Invitations in Process
10/ 11 - Remarks at 2nd National Wildlif e Refuge System Expo co-hosted by the Congressional
Wildlife Refuge Caucus and the Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancemen t (CAR E) (DC)
10/15-17 - Heritage Annual President 's Club Meeting (DC)
10/ 15 - National Congress of American Indians 74 Ann ual Convention (Milwaukee , WI)
10/30-11/3 - International Mining and Resources Conference (Melbourne , Australia)
Declining
10/ 1-3 - New Mexico Oil and Gas Assoc iation (Santa Fe)
10/2 - IOGCC Annual Meeting (Pittsburgh PA)
10 /3 12th Annua l Governmen t to Government Violence Aga inst Women Tribal Consultation
(DC)
10/3 - ShaleTech Permian (Odessa, Texas)
10/4 - NOIA Fall Meeting (Cody, WY)
10/4 - Ripon Society Breakfast event (DC)
10/4-Annual Convention of the Montana Equipment Dealers Association
10/5 - Alamoc ita Creek Land Protection and Access Project Celebration and Tour (Pie Town,

NM)
10/10 - Natural Areas Conference (Ft. Collins , CO)
10/10 -American Sport fishing Association Annual Meeting (Clearwater Beach, FL)
10/ 13 - Public Land & Resources Law Review's Public Land Law Conference (Misso ula, MT)
10/ 15-17 - Heritage Ann ual President's Club Meeting (DC)
10/ 16 - Carlsbad Mayor's Energy Summit (Carlsbad , NM)
10-16-17 Americans For Tax Reform Coa lition Leaders Summit (Miami Beach, FL)
10/ 17 - Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project Complet ion Ceremony (Folsam, CA)
10/ 17 - Nationa l Association of Sporting Goods Who lesa lers (San Antonio , TX)

 10/18 - Environmental Law Institute (ELI) 2017 Award Dinner (DC)
10/19 – USO Gala (Washington, DC)
10/19 – Grand Junction Petroleum and Mining Club (Grand Junction, CO)
10/20 - TXOGA Lone Star Energy Forum (Woodlands, TX)
10/26 - Montana Chamber Annual Meeting (Great Falls, MT)
10/28 – Cattle Producers of Washington Annual Meeting (Airway Heights, WA)
10/31 - George B. Hartzog, Jr. Awards and Speaker Program Clemson University (SC)
11/4 Governor Reynolds Annual Pheasant Hunt
11/7-9 National Ranger Council Annual Meeting (Gettysburg, PA)
11/8 – WY Governor Annual Business Forum (Cheyenne, WY)
11/9 - America First Energy Conference hosted by Heartland Institute (Houston, TX)
11/9 - Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at the Wonders of Wildlife (Springfield,
MO)
11/14 – George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Quarter Launch (Vincennes, Indiana)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (new)
The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for
portions of the municipalities of Isabela and Quebradillas in Puerto Rico, as the risk of failure of
the Guajataca Dam continues to increase. According to the NWS, a dam failure would cause
life-threatening flash flooding downstream of the dam. The current Flash Flood Warning remains
in effect until 10:00 a.m. EDT on October 4.
FEMA is reporting that all the airports in Puerto Rico are open. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the
airport in St. Thomas is open, and the airport in St. Croix is open under special conditions.
Approximately 8-percent of the roads in Puerto Rico are open, and 25-percent of the roads are
partially open. All of the highways in the U.S. Virgin Islands are open with at least one lane of
travel. Commercial motor vehicle movement in the U.S. Virgin Islands is being limited due to
clearance in some areas.
In Puerto Rico, a communications tower has been restored near Roosevelt Roads, and 18 Wifi
hotspots are operational in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The San Juan financial district is now back
on the electrical grid, and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority expects a 15-percent
restoration within the next two weeks. A total of 170 out of the 200 requested generator preinstallation inspections have been completed in the U.S. Virgin Islands. In Puerto Rico, 14 out of
67 hospitals have been restored to the electrical grid, and an additional 50 hospitals are
operating on generator power. A fuel rotation plan has been established to ensure hospitals
have continuous power. The USNS Comfort is expected to arrive to the response area today.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of
Planning and Natural Resources assessed 101 out of the 161 public waters systems in the U.S.
Virgin Islands. A total of 66 were found to be functional. A Boil Water Advisory remains in effect
for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. At the Guajataca Dam, U.S. Marine Corps assets
have been placing concrete barriers and “super” sandbag reinforcement of the spillway.
Evacuations remain in effect for area residents. Seven Department of Defense ships are
scheduled to arrive in Puerto Rico by October 5 with 3.5 million liters of water and 5.5 million
meals. Over 4,200 residents in Puerto Rico have registered for Individual Assistance, and 7,500
residents in the U.S. Virgin Islands have registered for Individual Assistance.
DOI Maria Quick Response Teams (QRTs) 1 and 2 are expected to demobilize on Wednesday,
October 4. One team member from DOI MARIA QRT 3 will demobilize today. The Emergency
Support Function (ESF) 13 National Coordination Center is working through the U.S. Marshall
Service for special deputation challenges for non-Department of Justice agencies.
The NPS Eastern Incident Management Team (EIMT) has established base operations in San
Juan, Puerto Rico. All six NPS Caribbean units remain closed, and all employees and their
immediate family members are accounted for. Employees at the San Juan National Historic
Site, the Virgin Islands National Park, and the parks in St. Croix have begun preliminary cleanup
of park grounds and visitor centers. All park units are working under a 100-percent power
outage, and emergency electrical needs are being met by the use of generators.

 Due to Stafford Act limitations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which is conducting
debris clean-up throughout the USVI, cannot conduct such operations at Virgin Islands National
Park without payment. Therefore, Virgin Islands National Park is looking to contract with USACE
to assist in debris removal and disposal. The M/V Fort Jefferson remains docked at St. John. At
San Juan National Historic Site, the body of a deceased male was found in the La Perla district
and the park is emphasizing safety to all personnel. A request was made for 50 handheld radios
and additional communications equipment, which is scheduled to ship today.
At Big Cypress National Preserve, clearing operations were temporarily suspended due to the
presence of poisonwood, and equipment has been ordered to help accomplish safe debris
removal in this area. At Everglades National Park, several trails, including the Gumbo Limbo
Trail and the Pa-hay-okee Overlook, remain closed. Clearing operations continue along the
main road toward Flamingo in addition to operations in the Flamingo, the Shark Valley, and the
Gulf Coast areas. The park will remain closed at night. Restrooms and water options are limited
throughout the park. Park boat operators are continuing to mark underwater debris, and rising
flood waters in the Shark Valley area are threatening administrative buildings and park housing.
The Shark Valley area, the Gulf Coast Visitor Center, and the Flamingo area remain closed. At
Fort Pulaski National Monument, an Arborist Incident Team has begun working to remove
damaged limbs and trees, and work began yesterday on water tank replacement and electrical
work.
FWS reports that communications have degraded in the last 24 hours and satellite phones are
often only providing one-way communication. FWS is consulting with ESF #8 (Public Health and
Medical Services) concerning an employee’s family member who requires specialized medical
treatment.
FWS Team 1 continues to provide welfare checks. A second Kodiak aircraft arrived on October
1 and provided 150 gallons of aviation fuel, a 2000-watt generator, and various other supplies to
help support the team. Five additional generators were acquired, and three generators were
delivered to Aguadilla to support operations conducted by Federal Wildlife Officers (FWOs).
Planning is underway for team member rotation. The demobilization of existing team members
will occur no later than Friday.
FWS Team 2 gained two members, an electrician and an additional FWO. Three additional
FWOs were scheduled to arrive yesterday. The team delivered 110 cases of water, 65 cases of
meals ready to eat (MREs), and canned/dry food via aircraft to FWS locations yesterday. FWS
Team 2 also provided two representatives for a security mission in support of the USGS as they
repaired/installed monitoring equipment for the Guajataca Dam, as well as provided support to
FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) and other assessment-related missions.
The team has identified the need for an Ecological Services specialist.
USGS is reporting that personnel have inspected 26 stream gage sites, with 34 sites still
requiring inspection. Personnel have repaired 15 gages and noted that five were destroyed. The
remaining gage sites will require moderate repair and six additional personnel will arrive in San
Juan today and tomorrow to assist with those repairs. USGS has requested a large generator
and overhead lighting to assist with monitoring of the dam’s spillway at night. USGS will also
use video monitoring. The Landslide Hazards Program will examine available imagery to identify
landslide extent in the drainage basins above the Guajataca Dam.
Twenty-three (23) employees from DOI Bureaus and Offices are currently supporting the FEMA
Surge Capacity Force. The group is comprised of volunteers supporting recovery efforts in
Puerto Rico, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mississippi, Nevada, and Alabama. The Office of
Emergency Management is working with FEMA to deploy an additional 27 DOI employees
on October 8.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is working with 68 DOI employees to place them in
roles within the SBA to help provide support to hurricane victims. These 68 employees could be
deployed as early as the end of the week. DOI is working to identify other resources that can
support the SBA mission in the coming weeks.
There are 224 personnel supporting interagency efforts in response to Hurricanes Irma and

 Maria.
Hurricane Harvey Recovery:
There are 15 personnel supporting interagency efforts in response to Hurricane Harvey .
Wildland Fire Reporting:
On October 2, the National Wild land Fire Preparedness Level was lowered to Level 2 due to
moderated fire potential and avai lable resources.
No Incident Summary Status was provided for the Sprague Fire in Montana. Reporting will
continu e as updates become avai lable.
OUTSIDE MEDIA OF INTEREST (new)
Zinke Under Investigation For Taxpayer-Funded Flights.
The Los Angeles Times (10/2, Halpe) reports that the Interior Department's Office of Inspector
General has launched an invest igation into whether Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke 's "taxpayerfunded flights on private planes ...were a legitimate gove rnment expense. " The investigat ion
comes in the wake of "news reports late last week that revealed a $12,375 flight Zinke chartered
from Las Vegas to an airport near his home in Monta na, where he spe nt the night."
The AP (10/2) says the investigat ion came at the request of Rep. Raul Grijalva, the senior
Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee , and Rep. Donald McEach in, the "top
Democrat on the pane l's subcommi ttee on oversight and investigat ions." Politico (10/2,
Lefebvre) quotes Nancy K. DiPaolo , spokeswoma n for Interior's Office of the Inspector Genera l,
as sayi ng the IG has "received numerous complaints."
In a speec h to the Heritage Foundatio n on Friday, Zinke "denied any inappropriate travel " and
"said his travels were approved by 'career emp loyees ,"' Reuters (10/2) reports. Zinke "called
reports about his recent use of chartered private flights 'a little B.S."'
• WHAT ABOUT LOLA? Two House Democrats want Interior's inspecto r gene ral to expand
its newly announced investigation into Secretary Ryan Zinke's non-comm ercial travel to
also include his wife , Lola, in light of her involvement with a GOP Senate campaign in
Montana , Pro's Esther Wh ieldon reports . "Beca use the secretary's spo use is leading a
Senate campaign in Montana , tax-payer funded travel for Mrs. Zinke, especia lly to or from
Montana , deserves heightened scrutiny," Raul Grijalva and Donald McEachin wrote in g_
letter Monday .
How Interior , NGA , DHS Provided A Common Picture For Hurricane First Responders.
Federal News Radio (DC) (10/2, Miller) reports that at the request of FEMA, an interagency
team - made up of officia ls from OHS, the NGA, and the Department of Interior - launched the
Homela nd Infrastructure Foundation Level Data (HIFLD) to serve "as a hub to aggregate and
dissem inate open data to support the mapping activities for hurricane response and recovery. "
Tod Dabolt , the geospatial informat ion officer in the Office of the CIO at Interior, "said this
geospatial effort is making information shar ing easier , better and faster than ever before." He
added that while the initial platform was for first responders and others with knowledge of
geospatial informatio n, Interior and its agency partners hope to see how HIFLD , as it matures ,
"can use search and other forms of technology to improve the navigatio n for non-GIS users."
Statoil Loses Challenge To DOI Royalty Reports Penalty.
Law360 (10/2, Lidgett) reports that "a Texas federal judge tossed as premat ure Friday a Statoil
unit's claims that by issuing the harshest penalties for inadverte nt reporting errors, the U.S.
Department of the Interior subverted the congressio nally approved civil penalty structure for
companies that fa il their federal oil and gas royalty obligations." U.S. District Judge Va nessa D.
Gilmore "granted t he DOI summary j udgment against Statoi l USA E&P Inc."
BLM Backs Out Of Sage-Grouse Pact, Possibly Prompting Litigation And Lost Revenue.
The Daily Yonder (10/2, Oates) reports that as the Bureau of Land Management decided to
back out of a sage-grouse habitat agreement in September , the federal Treasury added another

 $15 ,000 in public-land leases . However , the government may now have to spend much more in
legal fees over legal actions relating to the agreement 's dissolution. According to Department of
the Interior officials, other sage grouse habitats may be leased across the West.
• Wyoming Governor Concerned By Anticipated Sage Grouse Changes. The Casper
(WY) Star-Trib une (10/2, Richards ) reports that Wyoming Gov . Matt Mead expressed his
concerns Fridayregarding the potential sage grouse management plan changes . Gov.
Mead reiterated that the western states of the US should be consulted regarding any
changes. Gov. Mead commented on the topic "after the New York Times leaked
information Thursday about the Trump Administration 's plans to make significant changes
to sage grouse management in the coming days."
Drillers Decline Trump 's Marine Sanctuary Offer.
Oil Price (10/3, Slav) reports that the Trump administration has begun a review that could
culminate in the opening of 11 marine sanctuaries for oil and gas drilling. While the American
Petroleum Institute has "only had praise for the new administration 's initiatives so far , this time
reactions are more lukewarm." Oil Price reasons that "it's not too difficult for Big Oil to imagine
the public and shareholder backlash against any oil company bold enough to drill in a previously
protected offshore area ," as well as the "public relations nightmare that would undoubtedly
ensue. "
Nude Sculpture Four Storie s Tall Planned For National Mall.
The New York Times (10/2, Caron) reports that "activists are working to bring a steel sculpture
of a 45-foot-tall nude woman to Washington, where she will temporarily face the White House
from a perch on the National Mall." The sculpture was "created for the Burning Man festival in
2015 but is being repurposed for Catharsis on the Mall, a gathering in Washington that seeks to
bring about social change. " Catharsis on the Mall is "scheduled for Veterans Day weekend , Nov.
10-12, but the sculpture would remain in place for up to four months to raise awareness about
the Equal Rights Amendment , organizers said." The National Park Service is "still reviewing the
group 's proposal, Russell Newell, a spokesman for the Department of the Interior, said in an
email."
Trump To Visit Puerto Rico Tuesday.
While the mass shooting in Las Vegas prompted speculation that President Trump might cancel
his scheduled visit to Puerto Rico on Tuesday, Trump has confirmed that "he still plans to visit
and defend his administration 's efforts to supply Puerto Rico with sufficient power , food , and
potable water ," USA Today (10/2, Jackson ) reports. USA Today adds that "the visit may prove a
critical test of Trump 's leadership ," in the wake of criticism of the Administration response to
Hurricane Maria. John Roberts reported on Fox News' Special Report (10/2) that while he is in
Puerto Rico, the President is expected to meet with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, who
he "accused ...on Twitter of 'poor leadership ,' lumped her in with 'politically motivated ingrates '
and claimed she has 'now been told the Democrats you must be nasty to Trump .' Cruz said she
would be happy to meet with the President and seemed to have shifted her opinion of the
federal response ." Cruz : "I have been quite complimentary of the people from HHS and FEMA .
Their heart is in the right place, but we have to cut the red tape ."
FEDERAL REGISTER LISTINGS:
REG0007370 FWS Fore ign Endangered Spec ies Issuance of Permits -- This batched notice
informs the public that the Service has issued 6 Endangered Species Act permits. Notice
10/02/2017
REG0007371 FWS Fore ign Endangered and Threatened Species ; Receipt of Appl ications for
Permit -- This is a batched notice announc ing the receipt of applicat ions received by FWS for
Endangered Species Act permits. Notice 10/02/2017
REG0007372 FWS Fore ign Endangered and Threatened Species ; Receipt of Appl ications for

 Permit -- This is a batched notice announcing the receipt of applications received by FWS for
Endangered Species Act permits. Notice 10/02/2017
REG0007458 FWS 6-month Extension of Final Determination on the Proposed Threatened
Status for the Louisiana Pine Snake -- The Service is announcing a 6-month extension of the
final determination of whether to list the Louisiana pinesnake as a threatened species. We are
taking this action based on substantial scientific disagreement. Proposed Rule 10/02/2017
REG0007468 FWS Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Listing Rule for Four
Everglades Plants -- This rule finalizes the listing for four Everglades plants: Florida prairieclover, Everglades bully, Florida pineland crabgrass, and pineland sandmat. The determination
for Florida prairie-clover is an endangered species and the remaining three plants are
threatened species. Final Rule -- 10/02/2017
Lori K. Mashburn
White House Liaison
Department of the Interior
202.208.1694

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Fwd: Spouses Ethics Briefing 10/20

"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_ boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Mon Sep 18 2017 07:42 :39 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Lolita Zinke
Fwd : Spouses Eth ics Briefing 10/20

Hi Lola!
Passing this along to yo u. Let me know if this is someth ing yo u'll be in tow n for and able to
attend!
Caroline
--Forwarded message - -From : McBride , Emily J. EOP/WHO
Date: Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 3 :03 PM
Subject: Spouses Eth ics Briefing 10/20
To : "Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/W HO"
Cc: "Murphy , Christine M. EOP
EOP/WHO "

>, "Uli, Gabriella M.
HO"

Good afternoon ,
Cabinet Affairs w ill host an important eth ics briefing for all Cab inet spo uses and significant
others on Friday , October 20 from 10:00 a .m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Secretary of War Suite (EEOB
230A) . Stefan Passantino with White House Counsel w ill conduct the briefing and be avai lab le
for questions.
Following the eth ics briefing , we will have a protoco l expert give a presentation spec ifically
tailored for Cabinet spouses . Top ics w ill include frequ ently asked questions , including titles and
forms of address, precedence , gifts , seat ing, official enterta ining , and cross-c ultural literacy .
Please let me know if yo ur Cabinet member's spouse or significant other w ill be ava ilable to
attend.
Thanks,
Emily J. McBr ide
Associate Director
Office of Cabinet Affairs
The White House
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 Caroli ne Boulton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Carol ine_Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedul ing@ios .doi .gov

Lolita Zinke
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Lolita Zinke
Mon Sep 18 2017 09: 17:28 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Bo ulton, Caroli ne" <carol ine_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov >
Re: Spouses Ethics Briefing 10/20

Carolina, I will not be in town on that date . Last time I went to ethics briefing, I was held outside
gate for 45 min and missed most of briefing. That was after I bought my own cross country
airline tic ket. Also , what the heck is cross cultu ral literacy??? L
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 6:42 AM , Boulton , Caro line <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Lola!
Passing this along to you. Let me know if th is is something yo u'll be in town for and able to
attend!
Caroline
- -Forwarded message --From : McBride , Emily J. EOP/WHO
Date: Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 3:03 PM
Subject: Spouses Ethics Briefing 10/20
To: "Gunn, Ashley L. EOP/W HO"
Cc: "Murp hy, Christine M. EOP
M. EOP/W HO"

>

Good afternoon,
Cabinet Affairs will host an importa nt ethics briefing for all Cab inet spo uses and significa nt
others on Friday , October 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Secretary of War Suite
(EEOB 230A ). Stefa n Passa ntino with Wh ite House Cou nsel will cond uct the briefing and be
ava ilable for quest ions.
Following the ethics briefing , we will have a protoco l expert give a presentatio n spec ifically
tailored for Cabinet spouses . Top ics will include frequent ly asked questions, including titles
and forms of address , precede nce , gifts, seati ng, offic ial entertai ning, and cross-cu ltural
literacy .
Please let me know if yo ur Cabinet member's spouse or significant other will be ava ilable to
attend.
Thanks,

 Emily J. McBride
Associate Director
Office of Cabinet Affairs
The White House
C:
(no text ing)
D

Carol ine Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@
ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Lolita C. Zinke

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Boulton, Caro line" <carol ine_ boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Mon Sep 18 2017 09:38 :35 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Lolita Zinke
Re: Spouses Ethics Briefing 10/20

We'll let them know ! Also --I have NO idea (and neither does Elinor).
On Mon , Sep 18, 2017 at 11:17 AM , Lolita Zin ke
w rote:
Carolina , I w ill not be in tow n on that date . Last Ime wen o e Ics riefing , I was held
outside gate for 45 min and missed most of briefing. That was after I boug ht my ow n cross
country airline ticket. Also , what the heck is cross cultural literacy??? L
On Mon , Sep 18, 2017 at 6:42 AM , Boulton , Carol ine <caroline_bou lton@ ios .doi.gov > w rote:
Hi Lola!
Passing this along to you. Let me know if th is is something you'll be in tow n for and able to
attend!
Caro line
--Forwarded message --From: McBride , Emily J. EOP/WHO

 Date: Fri, Sep 15, 20 17 at 3:03 PM
Subject: Spouses Ethics Briefing 10/20
To: "Gunn , Ashley L. EOP/WHO"
Cc : "Murphy , Christine M. EOP
M. EOP/WHO "

> , "Uli, Gabr iella

/WHO "

Good afternoon ,
Cab inet Affairs w ill host an important eth ics briefing for all Cabine t spo uses and sign ificant
others on Friday , October 20 from 10:00 a .m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Secretary of War Suite
(EEOB 230A ). Stefan Passantino w ith Wh ite House Counsel w ill cond uct the briefing and
be available for questions .
Follow ing the ethics briefing , we w ill have a protoco l expert give a presentation specifically
ta ilored for Cab inet spouses. Topics w ill include freq uently asked questions , including titles
and forms of address , precedence , gifts , seating , offic ial entertaining , and cross-cu ltural
literacy .
Please let me know if yo ur Cab inet member's spouse or sign ificant other w ill be ava ilable to
attend.
Than ks,
Emily J . McBr ide
Associate Director
Office of Cab inet Affairs
The Whi te House
C
(no texting )
D

Caro line Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_ Boulton@ios.doi.govI Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Lolita C. Zinke

 Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Re: WHHA Dinn er- Zinke?

"Getto, Leila" <leila getto@ios.doi.gov>
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To:
CC:

Subject:

"Getto , Leila" <leila_ getto@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Sep 12 20 17 07:39:50 GMT -0600 (MDT)
Scott Hommel <scott_ hommel@ios.do i.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ ios.do i.gov> , Downey
Maga llanes <downey _ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>
Re: W HHA Dinner- Zinke?

Hi Scott! I have not received an invitation from the Historical Associat ion. Caro line is doub le
check ing but I don't think she has. Wo uld yo u like me to follow up wit h Ashley or Faith to get the
deta ils? Thanks.
Leila Sepehri Getto
U.S. Departmentof the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Deputy Director, Schedulingand Advance
Direct: (202) 208-5359
Cell: (202) 706-9435

On Tue , Sep 12, 2017 at 9:19 AM , Scott Homme l <scott hommel@ios.doi. gov > wrote:
Did we get an invite and did we respond?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Department of the Inter ior

Begin forwarded message:

From: "G unn, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO"
Date: September 12, 2017 at 8:54:4 1
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios .doi.gov >
Subject: Fwd: WHHA Dinner- Zinke?

Ashley Gunn
Sen ior Director
Cab inet Affairs
(no text)
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se
Begin forwarded message:

 From: "Mc Pherson. Faith 0 . EOP/WHO "
a e: ep em er
,
a
To: "Gunn , Ashl ey L. EOP/WHO "
Cc: "Biddle , Emily K. EOP/WHO"
Subject: WHHA Dinner- Zinke?

Good morning Ashl ey !
Have you heard anything from Secretary Zinke he and his wife will be
able to make it to the Historical Associat ion Dinner on Thursday?
Thanks!!
Faith 0 . McPherson
Executive Office of the President
C:
O:

"Boulton , Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

"Bo ulton, Caroline" <carol ine_boulton@ios .doi.gov >
Tue Sep 12 2017 07:42 :2 1 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Getto , Leila" <leila_getto@ios .doi.gov>
Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ ios.doi.gov>, Downey Magallanes
<downey_ magallanes@ios .doi.gov>
Re: W HHA Dinner- Zinke?

Confirmed , have not received anything .
On Tue, Sep 12, 20 17 at 9:39 AM, Getto, Leila <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott ! I have not received an invitation from the Historical Associat ion. Caroline is double
chec king but I don't th ink she has. Wo uld yo u like me to follow up with Ashley or Faith to get
the deta ils? Thanks .
Leila Sepehri Getto
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance
Direct: (202) 208-5359
Cell: (202) 706-9435

On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 9:19 AM, Scott Homme l <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Did we get an invite and did we respond?
Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Department of the Interior

 Beg in fo rwarded message:

From: "G unn , Ash ley L. EO P/WHO"
Date: September 12, 20 17 at 8:54:4
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov
Subject: Fwd: WHHA Dinner-Zinke?

>

>

As hley Gu nn
Sen ior Director
Cab inet Affairs
(no text)
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Beg in fo rwarded messag e:

From: "McPh erson. Faith 0. EOP/W HO "

a e: ep em er
,
a
To: "Gun n, Ash ley L. EOP/WHO "
Cc: "B idd le , Emily K. EO P/WHO"
Subject: WHHA Dinner- Zinke?

Good morning As hley!
Have you heard anyth ing from Secretary Zinke he and his w ife w ill
be ab le to mak e it to the Histor ical Assoc iation Din ner on Th ursday?
T han ks!!
Faith 0. McPh erson
Executive Office of the President
C:
O:

Caroli ne Bou lton
Departmen t of the Interio r
Sched uling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ ios.doi.gov I Schedu ling@ios .doi.gov

"Getto , Leila" <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>
From:

"Getto , Leila" <leila_ getto@ios.doi.gov >

 Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:

Tue Sep 12 20 17 12:55:01 GMT -0600 (MDT)
Scott Homme l <scott_ hommel@ios.do i.gov>
Caro line Boulton <caro line_ boulton@ ios.do i.gov> , Downey
Magallanes <downey _ magallanes@ios.do i.gov>
Re: W HHA Dinner- Zinke?

FYI on ly -- the Secretary is the on ly cabinet member that was invited to this event because he is
the on ly independent supporter (prior to becoming Secretary). Thanks!
Leila Sepehri Getto
U.S. Departmentof the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Deputy Director, Schedulingand Advance
Direct: (202) 208-5359
Cell: (202) 706-9435

On Tue , Sep 12, 2017 at 9:39 AM , Getto , Lei la <leila getto@ios.doi.gov > wrote:
Hi Scott ! I have not rece ived an invitation from the Historica l Associat ion. Caroline is do uble
check ing but I don't th ink she has. Wo uld yo u like me to follow up with Ashley or Faith to get
the deta ils? Thanks.
Leila Sepehri Getto
U.S. Departmentof the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Deputy Director, Schedulingand Advance
Direct: (202) 208-5359
Cell: (202) 706-9435

On Tue , Sep 12, 20 17 at 9:19 AM , Scott Homme l <scott hommel@ios.doi.gov > wro te :
Did we get an invite and did we respond?
Scott C. Homme l
Chief of Staff
Department of the Inter ior

Begin forwarded message:
From: "G unn, Ashley L. EOP/WHO"
Date: September 12, 20 17 at 8:54:4 1
To: Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov >
Subject: Fwd: WHHA Dinner-Zinke?

Ashley Gunn
Sen ior Director
Cab inet Affairs
(no text)
~se
Beg in forwarded message:

From: "McPherson , Faith 0. EOP/WHO "
>

>

 Date: September 12, 2017 at 8:35:24 AM EDT
To: "Gunn, Ashl ey L. EOP/WHO "
Cc: "Biddle, Emily K. EOP/WHO"
Subject: WHHA Dinner- Zinke?

Good morning As hley!
Have you heard anyth ing from Secretary Zinke he and his wife will
be able to make it to the Historical Assoc iation Dinner on Thursday?
Than ks!!
Faith 0. McPherson
Executive Office of the President
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FW: Dinner Invitation from Wayne and Catherine Reynolds

"Moore, Vanessa" <vmoore@cbrf.org>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

"Moore, Vanessa" <vmoore@cbrf.org>
Mon Dec 11 2017 13:41:31 GMT-0700 (MST)
"russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov" <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>,
"caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
FW: Dinner Invitation from Wayne and Catherine Reynolds

Dear Mr. Roddy and Ms. Boulton,
I tried to follow up with Mrs. Zinke but have not heard back from her. Please let me know if they are able to attend.
have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email me.

If you

Regards,
Vanessa Moore
Office of the Chairman
The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation
703-889-6000 office
From: Moore, Vanessa
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 4:32 PM
To: (b) (6)
<(b) (6)
Subject: FW: Dinner Invitation from Wayne and Catherine Reynolds
Dear Mrs. Zinke,
I just wanted to be sure you saw this invitation. We hope you both can attend.
Regards,
Vanessa Moore
From: Moore, Vanessa
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2017 7:01 AM
To: (b) (6)
Subject: Dinner Invitation from Wayne and Catherine Reynolds
Dear Secretary and Mrs. Zinke,
Wayne and Catherine Reynolds would like to invite you to join them for an intimate holiday dinner on Sunday, December 17 at
7:00pm at the American Academy of Achievement headquarters located at 1222 16th Street NW in Washington, D.C. It is
festive holiday attire.
Please RSVP to me by email or by phone at 703-889-6000 no later than December 1.
We look forward to seeing you on December 17.
Regards,
Vanessa Moore
Office of the Chairman
The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation
703-889-6000 office

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Fwd: Museum of the Bible Dedication Ceremony
Attachments:
/2. Fwd: Museum of the Bible Dedication Ceremony/1.1 image001.jpg
/2. Fwd: Museum of the Bible Dedication Ceremony/1.2 Secretary Zinke Invitation .pdf
/2. Fwd: Museum of the Bible Dedication Ceremony/2.1 image001.jpg
/2. Fwd: Museum of the Bible Dedication Ceremony/2.2 Secretary Zinke Invitation .pdf
/2. Fwd: Museum of the Bible Dedication Ceremony/3.1 image001.jpg

"SIO, Scheduling" <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

"SIO, Scheduling" <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Nov 01 2017 13:44:23 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Museum of the Bible Dedication Ceremony
image001.jpg Secretary Zinke Invitation .pdf

The organizers said the VP might be participating in the ceremony. Do you mind confirming? Thank you!
Leila Sepehri Getto
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance
Direct: (202) 208-5359
Cell: (202) 706-9435

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Courtni Wyatt <CWyatt@susandavis.com>
Date: Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 5:50 PM
Subject: Museum of the Bible Dedication Ceremony
To: "exsec@ios.doi.gov" <exsec@ios.doi.gov>, "scheduling@ios.doi.gov" <scheduling@ios.doi.gov>

Greetings,
On behalf of the Museum of the Bible’s President and Executive Director we cordially invite you to
the Dedication Ceremony and Gala(s) for the Grand Opening of the Museum of the Bible.
Additional information about the Museum can be found at museumoftheBible.org
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thanks,
Courtni Wyatt
Courtni Wyatt
Director of Public Relations
Susan Davis International
1101 K Street, NW, Ste 400
Washington, DC 20005
(o) 202.414.0797
www.SusanDavis.com

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Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Re: Veterans Day Invite from SECVA for T.H. The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Zinke
Attachments:
/3. Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Re: Veterans Day Invite from SECVA for T.H. The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Zinke/1.1 image001.png
/3. Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Re: Veterans Day Invite from SECVA for T.H. The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Zinke/2.1 image001.png

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Oct 26 2017 12:41:51 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Roddy Rusty <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Re: Veterans Day Invite from SECVA for T.H. The Secretary of the
Interior and Mrs. Zinke
image001.png

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: RSVP Protocol <vacorsvppr@va.gov>
Date: October 26, 2017 at 10:41:50 AM EDT
To: "Boulton, Caroline" <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Veterans Day Invite from SECVA for T.H. The Secretary of the
Interior and Mrs. Zinke

Hi Caroline.
This is a draft sequence of events.
1015 – Guests arrive Arlington National Cemetery.
1045 – Veterans Affairs (VA) staff escorts VSOs and VA leadership to observe wreath laying.
1045 – Military District of Washington (MDW) escorts Department of Defense (DoD) leadership and
Government officials to observe wreath laying.
1050 – Senior Government Official (SGO) arrives.
1055 – MDW escorts official party to their positions in front of the brass railing.
1059 – Wreath laying ceremony.
1105 – VA staff and MDW escort guests to box seats/stage seats.
1110 – Guests in place, MDW announces official party onto stage.
1112 – MC asks guests to remain standing for parade of VSO Colors (render honors).
1120 – VA Chaplain delivers invocation.
1122 – Pledge of Allegiance (render honors).
1124 – MC introduces Veterans Day Committee leadership.
1132 – MC introduces host VSO (remarks).
1136 – MC introduces SECVA for remarks and introduction of SGO.
1140 – SGO remarks.
1150 – MC asks audience to join in “God Bless America.” (first verse only)
1152 – MC asks guests to stand for retiring of colors.
1200 – MC asks audience to be seated for SGO departure. MDW escorts official party from stage for
departure.
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]

 Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 9:51 AM
To: RSVP Protocol
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Veterans Day Invite from SECVA for T.H. The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Zinke

Hello,
One follow up question: would William be the best contact for a draft agenda for the event as well or is there a
better contact for us to reach out to?
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 11:21 AM, RSVP Protocol <vacorsvppr@va.gov> wrote:

Thank you Caroline. We look forward to Secretary Zinke’s attendance.
Please contact William Boone with the Military District of Washington who will provide information on
arrival and parking. william.p.boone2.civ@mail.mil
Best regards,
Office of Protocol
Department of Veterans Affairs
From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 11:04 AM
To: RSVP Protocol
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Veterans Day Invite from SECVA for T.H. The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Zinke

Hello,
Secretary Zinke would be pleased to attend the Veterans Day National Ceremony on November 11 at 10:30AM.
Unfortunately Mrs. Zinke will be out of town and unable to attend, though she greatly appreciates the invitation.
Please advise as to any arrival procedures for the event.
Thank you,
Caroline
On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 9:10 AM, RSVP Protocol <vacorsvppr@va.gov> wrote:

Please find attached an invitation for T.H. The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Zinke from The Secretary of Veterans Affairs and The Veterans Day National
Committee to attend the Sixty-fourth Annual Veterans Day National Ceremony on
Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., at the Memorial Amphitheater,
Arlington National Cemetery. A hard copy invitation will follow.
Kindly respond by November 1st
at (202) 461-0054 or rsvpprotocol@va.gov

Office of Protocol   Office of the Secretary
Department of Veterans Affairs
T: 202.461.0054   F: 202.273.5959

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-Caroline Boulton

 Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Special Assistant to the Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Fwd: Potential Non-Compliant Use of Government Resom·ces

Scott Hommel <scott hommel@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

Scott Hommel <scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov>
Thu Oct 05 2017 13:22:25 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>, Leila Sepehri Getto
<leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Potential Non-Compliant Use of Government Resources

Scott C. Hommel
Chief of Staff
Department of the Interior

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From: "Jorjani, Daniel" <daniel.jorjani@sol.doi.gov >
Date: October 5, 2017 at 2:21 :03 PM EDT
To: Scott Hommel <scott hommel@ios .doi.gov >
Subject: Potential Non-Compliant Use of Government Resources

Daniel H. Jorjani
U.S. Department of the Interior
Acting Solicitor & Principal Deputy
Solicitor
Main Interior Building, Suite 6356
' 202-219-3861 (Voice)

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202-706-9018 (Cell)

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Fwd: Okefenokee NWR Concession Contract

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Wed Oct 04 2017 06:37:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Roddy Rusty <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Fwd: Okefenokee NWR Concession Contract

Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "McDonnell, Edward" <edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov>
Date: October 4, 2017 at 8:27:53 AM EDT
To: "Getto, Leila" <leila getto@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: "Nigborowicz, Timothy" <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov>, "Heindl, Jennifer"
<jennifer.heindl@sol.doi.gov>, Kimberly Benton <kimberly.benton@sol.doi.gov>, Aaron Thiele
<aaron thiele@ios.doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov>, Dan Jorjani
<daniel jorjani@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: Okefenokee NWR Concession Contract
Hi Leila,

(b) (5)

 

To make a
call on that, we would have to have sufficient information to make that comparison.
If folks would like to meet and discuss, I'd be happy to.
Thanks,
Ed

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On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 10:18 PM, Getto, Leila <leila getto@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Dear Ed,
Thank you for your email. Below is the updated schedule for that portion of the trip tomorrow
(Wednesday, October 4). Can DOI pay the concessioner $18.75 (fair market value) per DOI
employee? Mrs. Zinke would pay for herself personally. And the press, Hill staff, and private sector it
would be up to the Concessioner if they wanted to charge them (Hill staff reffered to their ethics
office)?
2:00-5:00pm EDT:

Tour of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

2:00-2:05pm EDT:
Arrive Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Location: 1337 Suwannee Canal Road
Folkston, GA 31537
Note:
Greeted by Michael Lusk, Refuge Manager, Okefenokee NWR
Note:
Proceed into Auditorium of Robert S. Bolt Visitor Center
2:05-2:20pm EDT:
Overview of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge by Michael Lusk
Note:
20-30 FWS Employees Present,
Local Attendees: Nancy Bobbitt, Senator Isakson’s Office
Sam Tostensen, Senator Perdue’s Office
Charles White, Senator Perdue’s Office
Hunter Hall, Congressman Carter’s Office
Mike Conlon, Rayonier Inc, GOAL
Dawn Malin, Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce
Cheryl Hargrove, Tourism Project Manager, GA Department
of Economic Development
Bryan Gray, Stephen C. Foster State Park
Dr. William Clark, Okefenokee Swamp Park Board of Directors
Russell Barber, Okefenokee Wildlife League
Jim Burkhart, Okefenokee Wildlife League
Jim Holler, Okefenokee Wildlife League
Vivian Dickerson, Okefenokee Wildlife League
Genny Gowen, Okefenokee Wildlife League
Lynn Crews, Okefenokee Wildlife League
Josh Howard, Okefenokee Wildlife League
Marward Howard, Okefenokee Wildlife League
Approximately 1-5 Refuge Volunteers
1:15-2:25pm EDT:
Note:

Overview of Greater Okefenokee Association of Landowners
Mike Conlon will provide quick overview of Okefenokee’s partnership with
surrounding private landowners

 2:30-3:00pm EDT:
Note:

Secretary Addressing Employees and Q&A
Local Attendees and Partners will be present. No Media present

3:00-3:10pm EDT:
Note:

National Wildlife Refuge Passport Stamp
Front Desk of Visitor’s Center with Volunteers

3:10-3:20pm EDT:

Employee Photo in front of building

3:20-3:30pm EDT:

Walk through Okefenokee Adventures (Concessionaire)

3:30-5:00pm EDT:
Boat Tour into Chesser Prairie and Cedar Hammock Camping Shelter
Boat Manifest:
Boat 1: RZ
Mrs. Zinke
Michael Lusk, Refuge Manager
Chris Cooley, Acting Deputy Refuge Manager
Laura Rigas
Susie Heisey, Sup Refuge Ranger
Rocky Chesser, Work Supervisor (driver)
Boat 2: Sheila Carter, Okefenokee Adventures Employee (driver)
Mark Woods, Times Union
Terry Dickson, Times Union
Matt Gardner, Herald
Russ Bynum, AP
Charles White, Perdue’s Office
Sam Tostensen, Perdue’s Office
Hunter Hall, Carter’s Office
Russell Barber, OWL
Thank you!
Leila
Leila Sepehri Getto
U.S. Department of the Interior
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance
Direct: (202) 208-5359
Cell: (202) 706-9435

On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 9:10 PM, McDonnell, Edward <edward.mcdonnell@sol.doi.gov> wrote:
All,
I received Leila's voicemail and I have reviewed the contract.
At the outset (b) (5)
 
 
 

 (b) (5)

 

 

Thanks,
Ed
 
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Office of the Solicitor
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Located at:
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On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 6:54 PM, Nigborowicz, Timothy <timothy_nigborowicz@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hello all. I've attached a copy of the Okefenokee NWR concession contract. The refuge manager
said that the applicable passage is Page 10, Section G, #2:
"The Concessioner may grant complimentary or reduced rates under such circumstances as are
customary in businesses of the character conducted under this Contract. However, the Refuge
Manager reserves the right to review and modify Concessioner's complimentary or reduced rate

 policies and practices."
When you have a chance, can you please review this and provide Ethics and General Law
guidance regarding the Secretary and staff and Mrs. Zinke using the concessioner boat for the
tour of the refuge on Wednesday?
Thank you.
Tim Nigborowicz
Office of Scheduling and Advance
202-208-7551

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Re: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:
CC:
Subject:

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Tue Sep 12 2017 09:23:18 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Boulton, Caroline" <caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Jay Weinkam <jweinkam@911memorial.org>
Re: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

The Secretary and Mrs Zinke were really disappointed that they were unable to visit the site on this trip. I feel
confident we will be back in the area in the not too distant future and it will be in our must do list.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 12, 2017, at 10:59 AM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov> wrote:
Hi Jay,
Unfortunately with the need to squeeze as much as possible from a two day trip into one day, there is
not availability for him to stop and have the time he would need to tour the site and museum. We will
keep it on the list of options for next trip!
Best,
Caroline
On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Jay Weinkam <jweinkam@911memorial.org> wrote:
Hi Caroline – I understand plans changed and the Secretary had to be out in Flight 93 yesterday, but let me
know if he has time to visit today while in town or anytime in the near future.
Best,
Jay
Jay Weinkam • EVP, Government & Community Affairs
NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM
200 Liberty Street, 16th Floor • New York, NY 10281
O) 212.312.8788 • M) 917.756.3994
www.911memorial.org

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 6:08 PM
To: Jay Weinkam <jweinkam@911memorial.org>
Cc: Lauren (Weisberg) Daly <ldaly@911memorial.org>; Rusty Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: Re: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Thanks Jay! I appreciate the helpful information.
I've added Rusty Roddy, our Director of Scheduling & Advance, who will be advancing the Secretary's New
York trip. He may have additional questions!
Best,
Caroline
On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 5:25 PM, Jay Weinkam <jweinkam@911memorial.org> wrote:
Hi Caroline – Happy to discuss further with any advance staff or meet onsite this week for a walkthrough.
Below is the timeline for the ceremony and I’ve also attached a site map detailing vehicle drop-off location on
West Street.
Let me know if you have any questions, my contact info is below.
Jay
9/11 Ceremony Timeline:

·

7:00 a.m.

Memorial Opens to Family Members

 ·
·

8:40 a.m.
8:46 a.m.

·
·
·
·
·

9:03 a.m.
9:37 a.m.
9:59 a.m.
10:03 a.m.
10:28 a.m.

·

3:00 p.m.

Ceremony begins
1st Moment of Silence (Flight 11 flown into North Tower)
·
Reading of the names begins following moment of silence
nd
2 Moment of Silence (Flight 175 flown into South Tower)
3rd Moment of Silence (Flight 77 flown into Pentagon)
4th Moment of Silence (South Tower collapse)
5th Moment of Silence (Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, PA)
6th Moment of Silence (North Tower collapse)
·
Reading of the names continues until concluded (approx. 1pm)
Memorial Plaza opens to the general public

Jay Weinkam • EVP, Government & Community Affairs
NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM
200 Liberty Street, 16th Floor • New York, NY 10281
O) 212 312.8788 • M) 917.756 3994
www.911memorial.org

From: Boulton, Caroline [mailto:caroline_boulton@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 5:09 PM
To: Jay Weinkam <jweinkam@911memorial.org>
Subject: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Hi Jay,
I know Joshua Laird has been in touch with you regarding the Secretary's attending the memorial ceremony
in New York next week. I wanted to touch base with you and see if you had a timeline for the event and any
details that you would be able to share with us.
I would also like to connect our advance staffer with whoever you think would be most appropriate for the
event. Please let me know who that would be if someone other than yourself!
Best,
Caroline
-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline_Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

-Caroline Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov l Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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(Shoul d Be) Fina l Schedule for NYC
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/8. (Shou ld Be) Final Schedu le fo r NY C/1. 1 Tr ip 9.10-9. 13 PA NY (4 ).pdf
/8. (Shou ld Be) Final Schedu le fo r NYC/2. 1 Trip 9.10-9. 13 PA NY (4 ).pdf

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Heilemann <Tami_Hei leman n@ ios .do i.gov>, Caro line Bou lton
<ca roline_ bou lton@ ios.doi.go v> , Scott Homme l <scott_homme l@ ios.doi.go v> ,
"Maga llanes , Dow ney" <down ey_maga llanes@ ios.doi.go v>
(Shou ld Be) Final Schedu le fo r NYC
Trip 9.10-9. 13 PA NY (4 ).pdf

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Upd ate d NYC Schedul e for Monda y, Tu esda y, We dn esday
Atta chm ents:
/10 . Updated NYC Schedu le for Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday/ 1.1 Trip 9.10-9.13 PA NY.pdf
/10 . Updated NYC Schedu le for Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday/2 .1 Trip 9.10-9.13 PA NY.pdf

"Roddy, Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:

Subject:
Attachments:

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_ roddy@ ios.do i.gov>
Mon Sep 11201700:33:00 GMT-0600 (MDT)
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Heilemann <Tami_ Heilemann@ ios .doi.gov>, Caroline Boulton
<caroline_boulton@ ios.doi.gov >, "Getto , Leila" <leila_getto@ ios .doi.gov>, Scott
Hommel <scott_hommel@ ios.doi.gov>, "Magallanes, Downey"
<downey_ magallanes@ ios .doi.gov>
Updated NYC Schedu le for Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday
Trip 9.10-9.13 PA NY.pdf

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Conta ct Informati on for M 1·. & Mrs. Wise

Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.g ov>
From:

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov>

Sent:

Fri Jul 07 2017 19:29 :38 GMT-0600 (MDT )
Lolita Zinke
Re: Contact Informat ion for Mr. & Mrs. Wise

To:
Subje ct:

Thanks ! I w ill give her a buzz . I sat next to her at dinne r and we had the Alabama and Florida panhand le connect ion
in common
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 7, 2017 , at 3:25 PM, Lolita Zinke

wrote :

Rusty , I don't have the ir address . Her name is Bet. Here is her cell
her cell w ith you. L

Tell her I shared

On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 9:44 PM, Roddy, Russe ll <russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov > w rote:
Hey ...Governor Burgum 's w ife sent me a note ask ing for contact informat ion fo r all w ho attended the
dinner in Montana last w eek . I can get everyone else's info but do you guys have an add ress fo r Mr.
& Mrs. Wise (Doug and ???). Than ks.
Rusty

Lolita C. Zinke

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Tom· Vehicle

"Roddy, Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
To:

"Roddy , Russell" <russell_ roddy@ ios.do i.gov>
Mon Ju l 03 2017 23:19:52 GMT -0600 (MDT)
Pau l Coussan <pcoussan@c ivilwar.org>, Susan Tra il <susan_tra il@nps .gov>

Subject :

Tour Veh icle

Sent:

Hey , Pau l & Susan. Please see the vehic le man ifest below for the Secretary's driving tour of Ant ietam on
Wednesday . Pau l ...do you have a veh icle in which you, Doug & Doug's guest cou ld ride? Also, I thought we had
10 fo lks in the large van but I can on ly come up w ith 9. Who am I missing? Finally, since we w ill need to have 3
veh icles instead of 2, will we still be ab le to full all 3 veh icles in the area at which we w ill pa rk by the bridge?
Vehicle Manifest:
Van:
RKZ
Mrs. Zinke
Sgt. -

Jim ~vii
War Trust President
Will Shafroth , National Park Foundation President
John Nau, Civil War T rust and National Park Foundation Board Member
T eresa Hildreth , Guest of John Nau
Susan Trail , Antietam NB Superintendent
Keith Snider , Antietam NB Chief of Interpretation
Staff Vehicle 1:
Rusty Roddy
T ami Heilemann
Sgt. -Sgt.
Staff Vehicle 2 :
Doug Domenech
David Bufkin , Historian
Paul Coussan, Civil War Trust

Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org>
From:
Sent:

To:
Subje ct:

Pau l Coussan <pcoussan@c ivilwa r.org>
Tue Ju l 04 2017 06:54 :42 GMT-0600 (MDT)
"Roddy , Russell" <russell_ roddy@ ios.do i.gov>, Susan Tra il <susan _tra il@nps.gov>
Re: Tour Vehic le

A ll:
I wanted to pass on the current list of folks participat ing in the VIP tour before the news conference. Currently I have 12
people in the VIP Van, and 3 staff following in a separate vehic le . Please let me know if you have any changes to this list, or if
there are any corrections I need to make . Thank you ! See you all this afternoon .

VIP Tou r Att en dees
Main Van
Sec. Ryan Zinke
Ms. Lolita Zinke
Susan Tra il - Antietam NB Superintendent
Jim Lighthizer - Civil War Trust President
Will Shafroth - National Park Foundation President
John Nau - Civil War Trust and National Park Foundation Board Member
Teresa Hildreth - Guest of Mr. Nau

 Doug Domenech - Department of the Int erior
David Bufkin - Historian, guest of Mr. Domen ech
Secretary's Security Detail
Keith Snider - Antietam NB Chief of Interpretation
Paul Coussan - Civil War Tru st (driving)
Staff Vehicle
Laura Rigas
Tami Heilemann
Roddy Russell
Paul Coussan
Federal Relations Manager
Civil War Trust
From: Roddy, Russell [mailto:russell_ roddy@ios.doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 20 17 4 :37 PM
To: Boulton, Caroline <caroline_ boulton@ios.doi.gov>
Cc: Paul Coussan <pcoussa n@civilwar.org>; Meg Martin <mmartin@civilwar.org>; Aaro n Thie le <aaron_thiele@ios.doi.gov>
Subje ct: Re: Civil War Grant Announcement

Hey, all. Also, my cell number is-

. Looking forward to a great event on Wednesday!

Rusty
On Thu, Jun 29, 20 17 at 4 :29 PM, Boulton, Caroline <caroline boulton@ios.doi. gov> wrote:
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the information and photos ! I have added Rusty and Aaro n so that you have their contact information.
We are looking to have the following on the tour:
Secretary Zinke
Mrs. Zinke
Laura Rigas
Aaron OR Rusty
Doug Domenech
Tami Heilemann (photographer)
Security detail (1)
Best,
Caroline
On Thu , Jun 29, 2017 at 4 :16 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civilwar.org> w rote:
Thanks for chatting w ith us!
I'm sending the link to the Antietam NB map. The driving tour would gene rally follow that route, and we'd stop at The
Cornfield (3, 4), Bloody Lane (8) and Lower Bridge (9) before heading back to the news conference at the Dunker
Church/ Maryland Monument (1). The lunch would be at the Mumma Barn (6).
https:/lwww .nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/upload/park%20map.pdf
Attac hed are a few pictures of the Cornfield, Dunker Church, Bloody Angle and Burnside's bridge . I'm also including an
map of the news conference setup.
Could you send me the names of the folks you all would want to have on the private tour? Just so we can have a head
count in case we need to have the van and a staff car follow ing behind.
Thank you guys for all your work to make this event happen - we're very much looking forward to it! We've been in
contact with Doug Domenech, Heather Swift and Jen nifer Mummart as well. Please let me know if you need anything
from us . We w ill see you out on the battlefield Monday!
Paul Coussan
Civil War Trust
From: Caroline Boulton [mailto :caroline_bo ulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 20 17 2:31 PM
To: Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civ ilwar.org>
Subject: Re: Civil War Grant Anno uncement

Okay great! 3 is fine. 202-208-4025 is the best number.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 20 17, at 2 :27 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@civ ilwar.org> w rote :

 Great! What is the best number to reach you? Would 3pm work? Meg Martin, our comms director will join as
w ell.
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 29, 20 17, at 2 :25 PM, Boulton , Caroline <caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov> w rote:
Hi Paul,
We should be able to in a few minutes- look for a call then! I'd be w ith Rusty Roddy, our Director
of Scheduling & Advance.
Best,
Caroline
On Thu, Jun 29, 20 17 at 2:20 PM, Paul Coussan <pcoussan@ci vilwar.org> wrote:
Caroline,
Would you be available for a quick call to discuss the Secretary's schedule next Wednesday,
July 5 at A ntietam? Thanks !
Paul Coussan
Civil War Trust
202-367- 186 1
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Paul Coussan <pcoyssan@cjyj)war org
>
Date: June 29, 20 17 at 2:05:44 PM EDT
To : Jim Campi <jcampj@cjy j!war org
>, Meg Martin <mmartjn@cjyj)war
Subject: Fwd : Civil Wa r Grant Ann ouncement

org>

Yes she was
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jim Campi <jcampj@cjyj)war org
>
Date: June 28, 20 17 at 9:33 :30 PM EDT
To : "Boulton, Caroline" <>
Cc : Meg Martin <mmartjn@cjyj !war org
>. Paul Coussan
<pcoussan@civil war org>
Subj ect: RE: Civ il Wa r Grant A nn o un cem ent

Caroline,
Thank you for your email - we are excited about the event as well!
I've copied Meg Martin (our Communications Manager) and Paul
Coussan (our Federal Relations Manager) on this email.
I have asked Paul to get back to you tomorrow regarding the vehicle
manifest for the VIP tour. We are picturing the event speakers, a
driver, an NPS historian, and the Secretary and other DOI
leaders/staff.
Regarding the lunch, Meg is working on those details. The park
recommended that the Secretary have lunch w ith a small group of
V IPs, rather than w ith NPS personnel. We w ill get you a
recommended list of lunch attendees tomorrow too . The Civil War
Trust w ill provide the lunches.
I hope this is helpful - thanks again!
Jim
From: Boulton, Caroline (mailto:caroline boulton@ios .doi.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 20 17 3:56 PM
To: Jim Campi <jcampi@civilwar.org>
Subject: Civil War Grant Announcement

 Hi Jim,
I'm helping coo rdinate logis tics for the Sec retary 's trip to An tieta m
next w eek . I w as hop ing you co uld help out w ith the follow ing :

• W ho w ould be join ing the tour? W e w ill need to coo rdinate a
veh icle ma nifest to ensu re everyo ne has a seat and to ens ure
the proper people are in the vehicle w ith the Sec retary .
• In rega rds to the lunch- w e are happy to have th e Sec retary do
a lunch afterwards , espec ially if NPS employees are able to
j oin . Wh at w ere you imag ining for the lunch? W ould it be BYO
or w ould the Civil W ar Trust be providi ng lunc hes?
W e ap prec iate your help w ith setting this event up , and w e're excited
it's fin ally happe ning! Please fee l free to reac h out if you have any
questions for me as w ell.
Bes t,
Caro line

Caro line Boulton
Department of the Interior
Scheduling & Advance

carolioeBou1ton@jos
dojaoyI Schedu
lioa@jos
doj aoy

Carol ine Bou lton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling & Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

Caroline Boulton
Departmentof the Interior
Scheduling& Advance
Caroline Boulton@ios.doi.gov I Scheduling@ios.doi.gov

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Big Cha n ges to Mo n day

Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject :

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 01 :32:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
don_str iker@nps.gov , aaron_thiele@ios.doi.gov
Big Changes to Monday

I am the messenger. Secretary w ants to do a hike w ith you and Gretchen and Mrs Zinke and have late lunch w ith he
and Mrs Z inke and you and Gretchen. Thoughts on a good hike and lunch? And then head to anchorage but " we
w ill be back." I have already sent not ice to cance l our charter flight from Denali to anchorage. Let's chat in am but
not too early. Sent from my iPhone

Donald Striker <don striker@nps.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:
CC:
Subje ct:

Donald Striker <don_striker@nps.gov>
Tue May 30 2017 02:33:07 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ ios.doi.gov>
"aaron_thiele@ ios.doi.gov " <aaron_thiele@ios.doi.gov>
Re: Big Changes to Monday

Hey Pards, Hope the rest of your week is smooth. We had an AWESOME time with team Interior and are so
psyched to be w orking w ith you! Next time w ill be even better (and we'll have appropriately sized diet cokes).
Thanks for your terrific work! Personally , we were really honored to have the Zinkes here on such an important
weeke nd. Gretchen w anted me to oive Mrs. Zinke her persona l ema il in case she wants to stay in touch or plan
personal stuff in the future
. Miss you already - until next time (better here than
there ...haha!). Rusty - our in ensIves w I oca sc oo kids are in early Sept - perhaps you want to be a guest
speake r? Best , Don Striker Superintendent ---> On May 27, 2017 , at 11 :33 PM, Russell Roddy
<russell_ roddy@ ios.do i.gov> w rote: > > I a~r.
Secretary w ants to do a hike w ith you and Gretchen >
and Mrs Z inke and have late lunch with he and Mrs Zinke and you and> Gretchen . Thoug hts on a good hike and
lunch? And then head to> anchorage but " we w ill be back." I have already sent notice to cancel> our charter flight
from Denali to anchorage . Let's chat in am but not> too early.>> Sent from my iPhone

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C ai· to Byer s Lak e / Denali

Russell Roddy <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:
To:

CC:
Subject:

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 00:55:07 GMT-0600 (MDT)
stephen_wackowski@ios.doi.gov, micah chambers@ ios.doi.gov, Tami Heilemann
<Tami Heilemann@ios.do i.gov>,
ios.doi.gov,_
._
ios .doi.gov>
aaron_thiele@ios.doi.gov
Car to Byers Lake / Denali

So that RKZ and Mrs Zinke can have some private time on drive from Fairbanks to Byers lake I have asked Steve to
get a rental car for himself, Micah and Tami. You guys please coordinate together to connect in the morning prior to
RKZ departure. Aaron and I will be to Byers lake early if you guys want to leave before RKZ. Sent from my iPhone

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy @ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:

CC:
Subject:

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 01:00:13 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Micah Chambers <micah_chambers@ios.do i.gov>
"stephen_wackowski@ios .doi.gov" <stephen wackowski@ios .doi.gov>, Tami
Heilemann <Tami_Heilemann@ios .doi.gov>,'
ios.doi.gov"
ios.doi.gov> ,__
1os.doi.gov>,
oi.gov" <aaro~
s. 01.gov>
Re:
Car
to
Byers
Lake
/
Denali
-

I spoke to steve and he said he was going to get a rental car. There is a reason for this. You and your bags will not
fit in the car. Sent from my iPhone > On May 27, 2017, at 10:57 PM, Micah Chambers
<micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov> wrote: > > We are going to ride with Rz most likely but will try and get a car in >
the morning. Unlikely though this last minute in Fairbanks>> Sent from my iPhone >»On
May 27, 2017, at 10:55
PM, Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov> wrote:»»
So that RKZ and Mrs Zinke can have some private
time on drive from» Fairbanks to Byers lake I have asked Steve to get a rental car for » himself , Micah and Tami.
You guys please coordinate together to» connect in the morning prior to RKZ departure. Aaron and I will be to»
Byers lake early if you guys want to leave before RKZ. » » Sent from my iPhone

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy @ios.doi.gov>
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject:

Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.doi.gov>
Sun May 28 2017 03:31 :06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Micah Chambers <micah_chambers@ios.do i.gov>
Re: Car to Byers Lake / Denali

Thanks ! Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2017, at 1:30 AM, Micah Chambers <micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov>
wrote: > > He said he'd try . Fairbanks alaska on Sunday morning isn't easy. Most> cars are sold out already , but
we're try ing. >>Sent from my iPhone >»On
May 27, 2017, at 11:00 PM, Russell Roddy
<russell_ roddy@ios.doi.gov> wrote: » » I spoke to steve and he said he was going to get a rental car. There »
is a reason for this. You and your bags will not fit in the car. »»
Sent from my iPhone >>»>On
May 27, 2017,
at 10:57 PM, Micah Chambers <micah_chambers@ ios.doi.gov> wrote : »>»>
We are going to ride with Rz most
likely but will try and get a car in »> the morning. Unlikely though this last minute in Fairbanks »> »> Sent from
my iPhone »>»»On
May 27 , 2017, at 10:55 PM, Russell Roddy <russell_roddy@ios.do i.gov> wrote:»»
»»
So that RKZ and Mrs Zinke can have some private time on drive from »»
Fairbanks to Byers lake I have
asked Steve to get a rental car for »»
himself, Micah and Tami. You guys please coordinate together to»»

 connect in the morning prior to RKZ departure. Aaron and I will be to >>>> Byers lake early if you guys want to
leave before RKZ. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone

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Final Schedule for Friday
Attachments:
/28 . Final Schedu le for Friday/1 .1 Trip5.6Mon tanaUtahMon tana (6).pdf
/28 . Final Schedu le for Friday/2 .1 Trip5.6Mon tanaUtahMon tana (6).pdf

"Roddy, Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:

To:

"Roddy, Russell" <russell_ roddy@ ios.do i.gov>
Fri May 12 2017 01:08:52 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Laura Rigas <laura_r igas@ ios .doi.gov>, Heather Sw ift <heather_ sw ift@ ios.do i.gov> ,
Caroline Boulton <caroline_boulton@ ios.do i.qov> , Scott Hommel
<scott homme l@ios .doi.qov>,
@ios.doi.gov >,

Subject:
Atta chments:

nps.gov> ,
Final Schedu le for Friday
Trip5.6Mo ntanaUtahMo ntana (6).pdf

Sent:

ios.do i.gov>

AIL .please see attached a copy of tomorrow's schedu le. Caro line w ill fill in the final information tomorro w regarding
Saturday until RKZ's arrival back in D.C .

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"Roddy, Russell" <russell roddy@ios.doi.gov>
From:
To:

"Roddy , Russell " <russe ll_roddy@ios.do i.gov>
Thu May 04 2017 09:5 1:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Jon Jorgense n <jjorgensen@chand lery.com >

Subje ct:

Info

Sent:

Hey, Jon. Could you please help me get contact informat ion for Tony Brown's girlfr iend who went on the boat to
Santa Rosa. Since she was brough t as a guest of a subject area expert , we w ill have to send her an invoice for her
travel on the boat (or we can send to Tony if that is what he prefers ...just need his contact info if that is the case).
We also did the same fo r Mrs. Zinke and Aunt Betty . The amount that each perso n is charged is 47.36 fo r a round
trip ride .
Rusty

 museum of the Bible
September 18, 2017
The Honorable Ryan Zinke and Mrs. Zinke
Secretary of the Interior
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Dear Mr. Secretary and Mrs. Zinke:
On Friday, November 17, we will dedicate the Museum of the Bible, located at 400 Fourth Street, SW
in our nation’s capital, with the mission of documenting the narrative, history, and impact of the
Bible. We would be honored if you and Mrs. Zinke would join us for this long-anticipated ceremony.
The ceremony takes place in the Museum’s Performing Arts Theater with an audience of 450 special
guests. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. to be followed immediately by a lunch in the Museum’s Gathering
Room.
We would be pleased to provide you and your family a private tour of the Museum at your
convenience. We are eager to share with you the immersive and personalized experience that the
Museum will provide visitors through cutting-edge technology that brings the Bible to life.
Additionally, we would be delighted if you and Mrs. Zinke would join us on Thursday evening,
November 16 for our Dedication Gala in the Trump International Hotel ballroom as we celebrate
with those whose support has made this new museum possible. It will begin with a VIP reception at
6:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend Thursday night’s Gala, we invite you to attend the Grand
Opening Gala at the Museum of the Bible on Friday evening, November 17, with a reception at 5:30
p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.
We look forward to providing additional information and answering any questions about the
Dedication and Galas. It is our sincere hope that you will be able to join us for this important
occasion. To RSVP, please email rsvp@susandavis.com by Monday, October 30. For further
information, your staff may contact Courtni Wyatt, cwyatt@susandavis.com, 202-414-0797.
Sincerely,

Cary L. Summers
President
Museum of the Bible

Tony Zeiss
Executive Director
Museum of the Bible

7507 SW 44th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73179 •

PHONE:

405.996 .4900

 United​ ​States​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior
Official​ ​Travel​ ​Schedule​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Secretary

Pennsylvania​ ​&​ ​New​ ​York
September​ ​10​ ​-​ ​September​ ​13,​ ​2017
FINAL

1

 TRIP​ ​SUMMARY
THE​ ​TRIP​ ​OF​ ​THE​ ​SECRETARY​ ​TO

Pennsylvania​ ​&​ ​New​ ​York

September​ ​10​ ​-​ ​September​ ​13,​ ​2017
Weather:
Camp​ ​David
Shanksville,​ ​PA
New​ ​York​ ​City:

Saturday:
Sunday:
Sunday:
Monday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:

Time​ ​Zone:
Maryland/Pennsylvania/New​ ​York
Advance​ ​(Pennsylvania):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(New​ ​York):​
Security​ ​Advance
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Traveling​ ​Staff:
Agent​ ​in​ ​Charge
Deputy​ ​Comms​ ​Dir.
Press​ ​Secretary
Photographer

High​ ​61º,​ ​Low​ ​47º,​ ​Mostly​ ​Sunny
High​ ​64º,​ ​Low​ ​50º,​ ​Mostly​ ​Sunny
High​ ​65º,​ ​Low​ ​48º,​ ​Sunny
High​ ​69º,​ ​Low​ ​54º,​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy
High​ ​80º,​ ​Low​ ​63º;​ ​Sunny;​ ​0%​ ​Chance​ ​of​ ​Precipitation
High​ ​83º,​ ​Low​ ​65º;​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​10%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation
High​ ​81º,​ ​Low​ ​79º;​ ​Mostly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​20%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation

Eastern​ ​Daylight​ ​Time
Cell Phone:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Luke​ ​Bullock

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Russell​ ​Newell
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami​ ​Heilemann

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
Saturday​ ​(Camp​ ​David): Business​ ​Casual​ ​(carry​ ​a​ ​tie)​ ​//​ ​Camp​ ​Casual​ ​(sport​ ​coat​ ​+​ ​carry​ ​a​ ​tie)​ ​for​ ​cocktails/dinner
Spouse:​ ​Casual​ ​Elegance
Sunday​ ​(PA):
Business​ ​//​ ​Flat​ ​shoes​ ​recommended​ ​for​ ​entire​ ​event
Spouse:​ ​Business​ ​//​ ​Flat​ ​shoes​ ​may​ ​be​ ​needed​ ​due​ ​to​ ​terrain
Monday​ ​(PA):
Business
Spouse:​ ​Business​ ​//​ ​Flat​ ​shoes​ ​highly​ ​recommended​ ​for​ ​Wreath​ ​Laying​ ​Portion
Monday​ ​PM​ ​(NYC):
Business
Tuesday​ ​(NYC):
Park​ ​Casual​ ​for​ ​NPS​ ​visits​ ​/​ ​Business​ ​for​ ​Media
Wednesday​ ​(NYC):
Park​ ​Casual​ ​for​ ​NPS​ ​visits​ ​/​ ​Business​ ​for​ ​Media

2

 Saturday,​ ​September​ ​9,​ ​2017
Washington,​ ​DC​ ​→​ ​Camp​ ​David
9:35-9:45am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Residence​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​McNair
Location:
Fort​ ​McNair​ ​Parade​ ​Field
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Note:
Must​ ​be​ ​on​ ​field​ ​by​ ​10:00AM
Must​ ​arrive​ ​by​ ​9:45AM

10:00-10:30am​ ​EDT:

Board​ ​Helicopter

10:30-10:45am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Camp​ ​David
Helo​ ​Manifest: RZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Secretary​ ​Steven​ ​Mnuchin
Mrs.​ ​Louis​ ​Linton
Attorney​ ​General​ ​Jeff​ ​Sessions
Mrs.​ ​Mary​ ​Sessions
Secretary​ ​Alex​ ​Acosta
Mrs.​ ​Jan​ ​Acosta
Secretary​ ​Wilbur​ ​Ross
Mrs.​ ​HIlary​ ​Ross
Secretary​ ​Tom​ ​Price
Dr.​ ​Betty​ ​Price

10:45-11:00am​ ​EDT:

Walk​ ​to​ ​Chapel
Greeted​ ​By:
Jeffrey​ ​Deviney,​ ​Camp​ ​David​ ​Commanding​ ​Officer
Note:
Military​ A
​ ides​ ​will​ ​bring​ ​luggage​ ​to​ ​assigned​ ​cabins

11:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Briefing​ ​in​ ​Chapel
Jeffrey​ ​Deviney​ ​will​ ​lead​ ​briefing

11:30-11:45am​ ​EDT:

Walk​ ​to​ ​Aspen

11:45-12:00pm​ ​EDT:

Cabinet​ ​Group​ ​Photo​ ​at​ ​Aspen

12:00-12:20pm​ ​EDT:

Gather​ ​at​ ​Laurel​ ​for​ ​Luncheon

12:20-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Seated​ ​Luncheon

2:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Cabinet​ ​Meeting
Note: Spouses​ ​attend​ ​a​ ​Historic​ ​Camp​ ​David​ ​Presentation

4:00-6:00pm​ ​EDT:

Activities​ ​//​ ​Downtime
Note: Guided​ ​walking​ ​tours,​ ​skeet​ ​shooting,​ ​gym,​ ​pool​ ​available
Note: Sign​ ​up​ ​required​ ​for​ ​skeet​ ​shooting​ ​and​ ​walking​ ​tour

6:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Cocktail​ ​Gathering​ ​at​ ​Laurel

6:30-7:45pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

3

 7:45-10:00pm​ ​EDT:

Optional​ ​Evening​ ​Activities
Note: Movies,​ ​bowling,​ ​Camp​ ​David​ ​Bar,​ ​game​ ​room​ ​available

4

 Sunday,​ ​September​ ​10,​ ​2017
Camp​ ​David​ ​→​ ​Stoystown,​ ​PA
7:00-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Breakfast:​ ​Buffet​ ​at​ ​Laurel

8:00am​ ​EDT:

Service:​ ​Catholic​ ​Mass​ ​at​ ​Chapel
Note:
Camp​ ​Casual​ ​Elegant​ ​attire

9:00am​ ​EDT:

Service:​ ​Protestant​ ​Service​ ​at​ ​Chapel
Note:
Camp​ ​Casual​ ​Elegant​ ​attire

10:00am​ ​EDT:

Luggage​ ​Call

11:00-1:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Camp​ ​David​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial
Location:
6424​ ​Lincoln​ ​Highway
Stoystown,​ ​PA​ ​15563
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Drive​ ​time:
​ ​2​ ​hours,​ ​10​ ​minutes​ ​+

1:00-1:15pm​ ​EDT

Lunch:​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters
Location:
National​ ​Park​ ​HQ​ ​Office
Attendees:
RZ
Staff:
Luke​ ​Bullock

1:15-1:17pm​ ​EDT

Depart​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters​ ​en​ ​route​ ​to​ ​Event​ ​ICP
Location:
FL​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​Park​ ​Maintenance​ ​Bldg.
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​1:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Russell​ ​Newell
Note:​ ​A​ ​sandwich​ ​platter​ ​has​ ​been​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​the​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Foundation

1:20-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Meet​ ​&​ ​Greet:​ ​NPS/Flight​ ​93​ ​Events​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center​ ​(ICP)
Location:
FL​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​Park​ ​Maintenance​ ​Bldg.
Attendees:
Staff/Volunteers/Partners​ ​of:​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service,
National​ ​Park​ ​Foundation,​ ​Friends​ ​of​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial
Press:
Closed
Remarks:
In-Formal
Format:
1:00​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​arrives​ ​at​ ​ICP;​ ​greeted​ ​by​ ​Stephen​ ​Clark
1:03​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Clark​ ​hosts​ ​tour​ ​of​ ​ICP​ ​main​ ​area​ ​while​ ​mixing​ ​&​ ​mingle
1:17​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Clark​ ​ends​ ​tour/mix​ ​&​ ​mingle​ ​&​ ​begins​ ​brief​ ​remarks
1:20​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Remarks​ ​conclude;​ ​RZ​ ​gives​ ​remarks
1:25​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​concludes​ ​remarks​ ​&​ ​departs;​ ​photo-ops​ ​en​ ​route
1:30​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​departs​ ​ICP

5

 1:45-1:49pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​NPS/Flight​ ​93​ ​Events​ ​ICP​ ​en​ ​route​ ​to​ ​Park​ ​Visitor’s​ ​Center
Location:
Main​ ​Event​ ​Staging​ ​Area​ ​in​ ​Park
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Drive​ ​Time:
~4​ ​minutes

1:50-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

Filming:​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Foundation​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​Memorial​ ​Video
Location:
Park​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Remarks:
Formal;​ ​Scripted
Staff:
Russell​ ​Newell

3:30-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Speech:​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​Groundbreaking​ ​Ceremony
Location:
Future​ ​Site​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Tower​ ​of​ ​Voices
(approx.​ ​1/16​ ​mi​ ​from​ ​entrance)
Attendees:
400+​ ​Invited​ ​(Open​ ​to​ ​Public)
Stephen​ ​M.​ ​Clark
Press:
Remarks:
Set​ ​Up:

Open
Formal
Flight​ ​93​ ​Families/Guest​ ​Seats/ADA​ ​Needs
Podium;​ ​Full​ ​A/V​ ​connect​ ​&​ ​ASL​ ​Interpreter;​ ​US​ ​Flag/DOI​ ​Flag/Seal

3:30​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Hartman​ ​gives​ ​welcoming​ ​remarks;​ ​introduces​ ​John​ ​Reynolds​ ​&​ ​Walker.
3:34​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Reynolds​ ​gives​ ​remarks;​ ​welcomes​ ​Walker​ ​to​ ​podium
3:38​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Walker​ ​gives​ ​remarks
3:42​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Walker​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​Hartman​ ​introduces​ ​Will​ ​Shafroth
3:43​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Shafroth​ ​gives​ ​remarks
3:47​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Shafroth​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​Hartman​ ​introduces​ ​White​ ​&​ ​Schenkel
3:48​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​White​ ​gives​ ​remarks
3:51​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Whate​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​welcomes​ ​Schenkel​ ​to​ ​podium
3:52​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Schenkel​ ​gives​ ​remarks
3:55​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Schenkel​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​Hartman​ ​proceeds​ ​to​ ​podium
3:56​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Hartman​ ​introduces​ ​RZ
3:57​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​gives​ ​remarks
4:00​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​concludes​ ​remarks
4:01​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Groundturning​ ​Begins
4:05​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Groundturning​ ​Concludes
4:06​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Hartman​ ​introduces​ ​Paul​ ​Murdoch
4:07​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Murdoch​ ​give​ ​remarks;​ ​leads​ ​audience​ ​in​ ​Soundbreaking
4:12​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Murdoch​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​Soundbreaking​ ​begins
4:14​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Soundbreaking​ ​concludes;​ ​Hartman​ ​begins​ ​closing​ ​remarks
4:16​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Event​ ​concludes;​ ​RZ​ ​departs
4:30-4:50pm​ ​EDT:

Downtime:​ ​TBD
Location:
TBD
Staff:
Luke​ ​Bullock

6

 5:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Event:​ ​Reception​ ​with​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​Families
Location:
TBD
Press:
Closed

6:30-6:55pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Hampton​ ​Inn​ ​Somerset
324​ ​Laurel​ ​Crest​ ​Road
Somerset,​ ​PA​ ​15501
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Russell​ ​Newell
Drive​ ​time:
~25​ ​minutes

6:55-7:30pm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON
Location:
RON
Staff:
Luke​ ​Bullock

7:30-7:32pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Pine​ ​Grill
Location:
800​ ​N​ ​Center​ ​Ave
Somerset,​ ​PA
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drivetime:
Walktime:

~2​ ​minutes
~5​ ​minutes

7:30-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner:​ ​Pine​ ​Grille​ ​Restaurant
Location:
800​ ​N​ ​Center​ ​Ave
Somerset,​ ​PA
Staff:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Info:
Reservation​ ​for​ ​9

9:00-9:05pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Hampton​ ​Inn​ ​Somerset
324​ ​Laurel​ ​Crest​ ​Road
Somerset,​ ​PA​ ​15501
RON

9:05pm​ ​EDT:

RZ
Luke​ ​Bullock
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann

7

 Monday,​ ​September​ ​11,​ ​2017
Stoystown,​ ​PA​ ​→​ ​New​ ​York,​ ​NY
8:45-9:10am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial
Location:
6424​ ​Lincoln​ ​Highway
Stoystown,​ ​PA​ ​15563
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Russell​ ​Newell
Drive​ ​time:
~25​ ​minutes

9:15-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Meeting:​ ​Speakers​ ​Briefing
Location:
Visitor​ ​Center

9:30-11:00am​ ​EDT:

Event:​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​Annual​ ​Remembrance​ ​Ceremony
Location:
Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​Park
Participants:
Vice​ ​President​ ​Pence
RZ
Steve​ ​Clark,​ ​Superintendent
Governor​ ​Tom​ ​Wolf​ ​(D-PA)
Gordon​ ​Felt,​ ​President,​ ​Families​ ​of​ ​Flight​ ​93
Format:
9:30-9:44​ ​Prelude:​ ​Celtic​ ​Aire,​ ​U.S.​ ​Air​ ​Force
9:45-9:48​ ​Superintendent​ ​Steve​ ​Clark​ ​welcomes
9:48-9:51​ ​National​ ​Anthem
9:51-9:55​ ​Moment​ ​of​ ​Silence
9:55-10:10​ ​Name​ ​Presentation/Ringing​ ​of​ ​Bells​ ​by​ ​Ranger​ ​Ranz
10:10-10:14​ ​Musical​ ​Selection
10:15-10:18​ ​Superintendent​ ​Clark​ ​introduces​ ​Governor​ ​Wolf
10:19-10:23​ ​Governor​ ​Wolf​ ​Remarks
10:23-10:24​ ​Governor​ ​Wolf​ ​introduces​ ​Gordon​ ​Felt
10:24-10:31​ ​Gordon​ ​Felt​ ​Remarks
10:31-10:32​ ​Superintendent​ ​Clark​ ​introduces​ ​RZ
10:33-10:36​ ​RZ​ ​Remarks;​ ​introduces​ ​VPOTUS
10:37-10:47​ ​VPOTUS​ ​Remarks
10:47-10:53​ ​Musical​ ​Selection
10:54-10:57​ ​Superintendent​ ​Clark​ ​closing​ ​remarks
10:57-11:02​ ​Postlude:​ ​Celtic​ ​Aire,​ ​U.S.​ ​Air​ ​Force

11:15-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​en​ ​route​ ​New​ ​York,​ ​NY
Location:
New​ ​York​ ​Marriott​ ​Marquis
1535​ ​Broadway
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​time:
~​ ​4​ ​hours,​ ​50​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

8

 4:00-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time​ ​at​ ​Hotel

6:15-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fox​ ​Studio
Location:
1211​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​time:
~​ ​15​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

-

6:30-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Prepare​ ​for​ ​Interview

7:00-7:30pm​ ​EDT:

Interview:​ ​ ​Fox​ ​News
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift

7:30-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Studio​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner
Location:
116​ ​East​ ​80th​ ​Street
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​ ​10021
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​time:
~​ ​15​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic
Note: Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

-

8:00-10:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner
Location:

10:00-10:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Dinner​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
New​ ​York​ ​Marriott​ ​Marquis
1535​ ​Broadway
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke

116​ ​East​ ​80th​ ​Street
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​ ​10021

-

9

 Drive​ ​time:
10:30pm​ ​EDT:

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
~​ ​45​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

RON

Tuesday,​ ​September​ ​12,​ ​2017
New​ ​York,​ ​NY
8:00-9:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​(Gateway​ ​National​ ​Recreation​ ​Area)
Location:
210​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Avenue
Staten​ ​Island,​ ​NY​ ​10305
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~55​ ​minutes
Note: Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

-

9:00-10:30am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Location:
Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​Overlook
Greeted​ ​by:
Joshua​ ​Laird,​ ​Commissioner,​ ​National​ ​Parks​ ​of​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Harbor
Jen​ ​Nersesian,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Gateway​ ​National​ ​Recreation​ ​Area
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Note: Tour​ ​includes​ ​Fort​ ​Tompkins,​ ​Battery​ ​Weed,​ ​Camp​ ​Hudson​ ​Campgrounds​ ​area
Note: RKZ​ ​passport​ ​will​ ​be​ ​stamped​ ​at​ ​Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​Overlook​ ​on​ ​tour
Note: From​ ​greeting​ ​to​ ​departure,​ ​Commissioner​ ​Joshua​ ​Laird​ ​will​ ​be​ ​in​ ​Secretary’s
vehicle​ ​on​ ​tour
Note: Group​ ​photo​ ​with​ ​30​ ​-​ ​40​ ​NPS​ ​Employees​ ​during​ ​tour

10:30-11:45am​ ​EDT:

Horseback​ ​Ride​ ​with​ ​United​ ​States​ ​Park​ ​Police​ ​Representatives
Location:
Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​Beach
Note: Group​ ​photo​ ​with​ ​6​ ​-​ ​10​ ​USPP​ ​officers​ ​upon​ ​arrival​ ​to​ ​horseback​ ​riding​ ​area
Note: Rusty​ ​Roddy​ ​&​ ​Tami​ ​Heilemann​ ​will​ ​accompany​ ​on​ ​an​ ​ATV

11:45-12:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​en​ ​route​ ​SiriusXM​ ​Studio
Location:
1221​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann

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10

 Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour
Note: Heather​ ​Swift​ ​&​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C) ​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure​ ​at​ ​beginning​ ​of
Horseback​ ​ride

-

12:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​SiriusXM​ ​Studio​ ​for​ ​Radio​ ​Interviews
Location:
1221​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
1:00-1:30pm​ ​Interview:​ ​Anthony​ ​Rivera​ ​ ​ ​David​ ​Webb​ ​Show
1:30-2:00pm​ ​Interview:​ ​Michael​ ​Binns​ ​ ​ ​The​ ​Wilkow​ ​Majority
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift

2:15-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​SiriusXM​ ​Studio​ ​en​ ​route​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina​ ​-​ ​World​ ​Financial​ ​Center
Location:
395-399​ ​South​ ​End​ ​Avenue
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​ ​10280
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Heather​ ​Swift
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~45​ ​minutes
Note: Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

-

3:00-3:05pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Boat
Greeted​ ​by:
Joshua​ ​Laird,​ ​Commissioner,​ ​National​ ​Parks​ ​of​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Harbor

3:05-3:20pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Liberty​ ​Island
Location:
Liberty​ ​Island​ ​Main​ ​Dock​ ​-​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Slip
Vessel:
44​ ​Foot​ ​Moose​ ​Boat​ ​Catamaran
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Jack​ ​Daly
Brian​ ​Kilmeade,​ ​Fox​ ​&​ ​Friends
Nicole​ ​del​ ​Castillo,​ ​Fox​ ​&​ ​Friends
Joshua​ ​Laird
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
3​ ​Crew​ ​Members

11

 3:20-5:00pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Liberty​ ​Island​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Statue​ ​of​ ​Liberty
Met​ ​by:
Cherie​ ​Butler,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Statue​ ​of​ ​Liberty​ ​National
Monument
Tour​ ​Participants:
RKZ​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Mrs.​ ​Zinke​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Jack​ ​Daly​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Brian​ ​Kilmeade,​ ​Fox​ ​&​ ​Friends​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Nicole​ ​del​ ​Castillo,​ ​Fox​ ​&​ ​Friends​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Joshua​ ​Laird​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Cherie​ ​Butler​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Rusty​ ​Roddy​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Heather​ ​Swift​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Tami Heilemann​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Michael​ ​Amato,​ ​NPS​ ​Chief,​ ​Interpretation,​ ​Education​ ​&
Visitor​ ​Services​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
TBD​ ​NPS​ ​Ranger​ ​(crown​ ​tour​ ​only)
Note: Tour​ ​will​ ​include​ ​tours​ ​of​ ​the​ ​ ​Statue​ ​of​ ​Liberty​ ​Crown,​ ​grounds,​ ​ ​museum
Note: RKZ​ ​passport​ ​will​ ​be​ ​stamped​ ​on​ ​tour

5:00-5:15pm​ ​EDT:

Interview​ ​with​ ​Brian​ ​Kilmeade
Location:
Liberty​ ​Island​ ​Shuttle​ ​Dock
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift

5:15-5:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Liberty​ ​Island​ ​en​ ​route​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina
Vessel:
44​ ​Foot​ ​Moose​ ​Boat​ ​Catamaran
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Jack​ ​Daly
Brian​ ​Kilmeade
Nicole​ ​del​ ​Castillo
Joshua​ ​Laird
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
3​ ​Crew​ ​Members

5:30-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Ambassador​ ​Nikki​ ​Haley’s​ ​Residence
Location:
50​ ​United​ ​Nations​ ​Plaza
[345​ ​East​ ​46th​ ​Street]
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10017
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ

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12

 Note:

Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​will​ ​return​ ​to​ ​RON

-

6:15-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Meeting​ ​with​ ​Ambassador​ ​Nikki​ ​Haley
Location:
50​ ​United​ ​Nations​ ​Plaza
[345​ ​East​ ​46th​ ​Street]
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10017

7:00-7:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Ambassador​ ​Nikki​ ​Haley’s​ ​Residence​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner
Location:
Dinner​ ​location​ ​to​ ​be​ ​determined​ ​by​ ​Secretary​ ​&​ ​Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

-

7:30-9:30pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

9:30-9:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Dinner​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
New​ ​York​ ​Marriott​ ​Marquis
1535​ ​Broadway
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

-

9:45pm​ ​EDT:

RON

Wednesday,​ ​September​ ​13,​ ​2017
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​→​ ​Washington,​ ​DC
7:00-7:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Theodore​ ​Roosevelt​ ​Birthplace​ ​National​ ​Historic​ ​Site
Location:
28​ ​East​ ​20th​ ​Street
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10003
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ

-

13

 Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~30​ ​minutes
Note: Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

-

7:30-8:15am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Theodore​ ​Roosevelt​ ​Birthplace​ ​National​ ​Historic​ ​Site​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Location:
28​ ​East​ ​20th​ ​Street
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10003
Greeted​ ​by:
Joshua​ ​Laird,​ ​Commissioner,​ ​National​ ​Parks​ ​of​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Harbor
Danny​ ​Prebutt,​ ​Chief​ ​Manhattan​ ​Curator,​ ​NPS​ ​New​ ​York​ ​City​ ​Sites
Tweed​ ​Roosevelt,​ ​Great​ ​Grandson​ ​of​ ​Theodore​ ​Roosevelt
Note: RKZ​ ​passport​ ​will​ ​be​ ​stamped​ ​on​ ​tour

8:15-8:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Theodore​ ​Roosevelt​ ​Birthplace​ ​National​ ​Historic​ ​Site​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fox​ ​Studios
Location:
1211​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

-

8:30-9:00am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fox​ ​Studios​ ​&​ ​Prepare​ ​for​ ​Interview

9:00-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Interview:​ ​Varney​ ​&​ ​Company​ ​ ​ ​Fox​ ​Business
Location:
1211​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036

9:30-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fox​ ​Studios​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Washington,​ ​DC
Location:
Residence
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

-

Drive​ ​time:

~​ ​4​ ​hours,​ ​10​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

14

 United​ ​States​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Interior
Official​ ​Travel​ ​Schedule​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Secretary

Pennsylvania​ ​&​ ​New​ ​York
September​ ​10​ ​-​ ​September​ ​13,​ ​2017
9/10/2017

1

 TRIP​ ​SUMMARY
THE​ ​TRIP​ ​OF​ ​THE​ ​SECRETARY​ ​TO

Pennsylvania​ ​&​ ​New​ ​York

September​ ​10​ ​-​ ​September​ ​13,​ ​2017
Weather:
Camp​ ​David
Shanksville,​ ​PA
New​ ​York​ ​City:

Time​ ​Zone:
Maryland/Pennsylvania/New​ ​York
Advance​ ​(Pennsylvania):​
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Advance​ ​(New​ ​York):​
Security​ ​Advance
Security​ ​Advance
Advance
Traveling​ ​Staff:
Agent​ ​in​ ​Charge
Deputy​ ​Comms​ ​Dir.
Press​ ​Secretary
Photographer

Saturday:
Sunday:
Sunday:
Monday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:

High​ ​61º,​ ​Low​ ​47º,​ ​Mostly​ ​Sunny
High​ ​64º,​ ​Low​ ​50º,​ ​Mostly​ ​Sunny
High​ ​65º,​ ​Low​ ​48º,​ ​Sunny
High​ ​69º,​ ​Low​ ​54º,​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy
High​ ​80º,​ ​Low​ ​63º;​ ​Sunny;​ ​0%​ ​Chance​ ​of​ ​Precipitation
High​ ​82º,​ ​Low​ ​64º;​ ​Partly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​0%​ ​Chance​ ​of​ ​Precipitation
High​ ​78º,​ ​Low​ ​68º;​ ​Mostly​ ​Cloudy;​ ​20%​ ​Chance​ ​of
Precipitation

Eastern​ ​Daylight​ ​Time
Cell Phone:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Luke​ ​Bullock

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Russell​ ​Newell
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami​ ​Heilemann

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
Cell Phone:
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)

(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

(b) (6)
(b) (6)
(b) (6)

Attire:
Saturday​ ​(Camp​ ​David): Business​ ​Casual​ ​(carry​ ​a​ ​tie)​ ​//​ ​Camp​ ​Casual​ ​(sport​ ​coat​ ​+​ ​carry​ ​a​ ​tie)​ ​for​ ​cocktails/dinner
Spouse:​ ​Casual​ ​Elegance
Sunday​ ​(PA):
Business​ ​//​ ​Flat​ ​shoes​ ​recommended​ ​for​ ​entire​ ​event
Spouse:​ ​Business​ ​//​ ​Flat​ ​shoes​ ​may​ ​be​ ​needed​ ​due​ ​to​ ​terrain
Monday​ ​(PA):
Business
Spouse:​ ​Business​ ​//​ ​Flat​ ​shoes​ ​highly​ ​recommended​ ​for​ ​Wreath​ ​Laying​ ​Portion
Monday​ ​PM​ ​(NYC):
Business
Tuesday​ ​(NYC):
Park​ ​Casual​ ​for​ ​NPS​ ​visits​ ​/​ ​Business​ ​for​ ​Media
Wednesday​ ​(NYC):
Park​ ​Casual​ ​for​ ​NPS​ ​visits​ ​/​ ​Business​ ​for​ ​Media

2

 Saturday,​ ​September​ ​9,​ ​2017
Washington,​ ​DC​ ​→​ ​Camp​ ​David
9:35-9:45am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Residence​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​McNair
Location:
Fort​ ​McNair​ ​Parade​ ​Field
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Note:
Must​ ​be​ ​on​ ​field​ ​by​ ​10:00AM
Must​ ​arrive​ ​by​ ​9:45AM

10:00-10:30am​ ​EDT:

Board​ ​Helicopter

10:30-10:45am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Washington,​ ​DC​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Camp​ ​David
Helo​ ​Manifest: RZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Secretary​ ​Steven​ ​Mnuchin
Mrs.​ ​Louis​ ​Linton
Attorney​ ​General​ ​Jeff​ ​Sessions
Mrs.​ ​Mary​ ​Sessions
Secretary​ ​Alex​ ​Acosta
Mrs.​ ​Jan​ ​Acosta
Secretary​ ​Wilbur​ ​Ross
Mrs.​ ​HIlary​ ​Ross
Secretary​ ​Tom​ ​Price
Dr.​ ​Betty​ ​Price

10:45-11:00am​ ​EDT:

Walk​ ​to​ ​Chapel
Greeted​ ​By:
Jeffrey​ ​Deviney,​ ​Camp​ ​David​ ​Commanding​ ​Officer
Note:
Military​ A
​ ides​ ​will​ ​bring​ ​luggage​ ​to​ ​assigned​ ​cabins

11:00-11:30am​ ​EDT:

Briefing​ ​in​ ​Chapel
Jeffrey​ ​Deviney​ ​will​ ​lead​ ​briefing

11:30-11:45am​ ​EDT:

Walk​ ​to​ ​Aspen

11:45-12:00pm​ ​EDT:

Cabinet​ ​Group​ ​Photo​ ​at​ ​Aspen

12:00-12:20pm​ ​EDT:

Gather​ ​at​ ​Laurel​ ​for​ ​Luncheon

12:20-2:00pm​ ​EDT:

Seated​ ​Luncheon

2:00-3:30pm​ ​EDT:

Cabinet​ ​Meeting
Note: Spouses​ ​attend​ ​a​ ​Historic​ ​Camp​ ​David​ ​Presentation

4:00-6:00pm​ ​EDT:

Activities​ ​//​ ​Downtime
Note: Guided​ ​walking​ ​tours,​ ​skeet​ ​shooting,​ ​gym,​ ​pool​ ​available
Note: Sign​ ​up​ ​required​ ​for​ ​skeet​ ​shooting​ ​and​ ​walking​ ​tour

6:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Cocktail​ ​Gathering​ ​at​ ​Laurel

6:30-7:45pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

3

 7:45-10:00pm​ ​EDT:

Optional​ ​Evening​ ​Activities
Note: Movies,​ ​bowling,​ ​Camp​ ​David​ ​Bar,​ ​game​ ​room​ ​available

4

 Sunday,​ ​September​ ​10,​ ​2017
Camp​ ​David​ ​→​ ​Stoystown,​ ​PA
7:00-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Breakfast:​ ​Buffet​ ​at​ ​Laurel

8:00am​ ​EDT:

Service:​ ​Catholic​ ​Mass​ ​at​ ​Chapel
Note:
Camp​ ​Casual​ ​Elegant​ ​attire

9:00am​ ​EDT:

Service:​ ​Protestant​ ​Service​ ​at​ ​Chapel
Note:
Camp​ ​Casual​ ​Elegant​ ​attire

10:00am​ ​EDT:

Luggage​ ​Call

11:00-1:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Camp​ ​David​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial
Location:
6424​ ​Lincoln​ ​Highway
Stoystown,​ ​PA​ ​15563
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Drive​ ​time:
​ ​2​ ​hours,​ ​10​ ​minutes​ ​+

1:00-1:15pm​ ​EDT

Lunch:​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters
Location:
National​ ​Park​ ​HQ​ ​Office
Attendees:
RZ
Staff:
Luke​ ​Bullock

1:15-1:17pm​ ​EDT

Depart​ ​Park​ ​Headquarters​ ​en​ ​route​ ​to​ ​Event​ ​ICP
Location:
FL​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​Park​ ​Maintenance​ ​Bldg.
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Staff​ ​Vehicle​ ​1:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Russell​ ​Newell
Note:​ ​A​ ​sandwich​ ​platter​ ​has​ ​been​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​the​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Foundation

1:20-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Meet​ ​&​ ​Greet:​ ​NPS/Flight​ ​93​ ​Events​ ​Incident​ ​Command​ ​Center​ ​(ICP)
Location:
FL​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​Park​ ​Maintenance​ ​Bldg.
Attendees:
Staff/Volunteers/Partners​ ​of:​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Service,
National​ ​Park​ ​Foundation,​ ​Friends​ ​of​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial
Press:
Closed
Remarks:
In-Formal
Format:
1:00​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​arrives​ ​at​ ​ICP;​ ​greeted​ ​by​ ​Stephen​ ​Clark
1:03​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Clark​ ​hosts​ ​tour​ ​of​ ​ICP​ ​main​ ​area​ ​while​ ​mixing​ ​&​ ​mingle
1:17​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Clark​ ​ends​ ​tour/mix​ ​&​ ​mingle​ ​&​ ​begins​ ​brief​ ​remarks
1:20​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Remarks​ ​conclude;​ ​RZ​ ​gives​ ​remarks
1:25​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​concludes​ ​remarks​ ​&​ ​departs;​ ​photo-ops​ ​en​ ​route
1:30​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​departs​ ​ICP

5

 1:45-1:49pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​NPS/Flight​ ​93​ ​Events​ ​ICP​ ​en​ ​route​ ​to​ ​Park​ ​Visitor’s​ ​Center
Location:
Main​ ​Event​ ​Staging​ ​Area​ ​in​ ​Park
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Drive​ ​Time:
~4​ ​minutes

1:50-3:15pm​ ​EDT:

Filming:​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​Foundation​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​Memorial​ ​Video
Location:
Park​ ​Visitor​ ​Center
Remarks:
Formal;​ ​Scripted
Staff:
Russell​ ​Newell

3:30-4:30pm​ ​EDT:

Speech:​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​Groundbreaking​ ​Ceremony
Location:
Future​ ​Site​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Tower​ ​of​ ​Voices
(approx.​ ​1/16​ ​mi​ ​from​ ​entrance)
Attendees:
400+​ ​Invited​ ​(Open​ ​to​ ​Public)
Stephen​ ​M.​ ​Clark
Press:
Remarks:
Set​ ​Up:

Open
Formal
Flight​ ​93​ ​Families/Guest​ ​Seats/ADA​ ​Needs
Podium;​ ​Full​ ​A/V​ ​connect​ ​&​ ​ASL​ ​Interpreter;​ ​US​ ​Flag/DOI​ ​Flag/Seal

3:30​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Hartman​ ​gives​ ​welcoming​ ​remarks;​ ​introduces​ ​John​ ​Reynolds​ ​&​ ​Walker.
3:34​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Reynolds​ ​gives​ ​remarks;​ ​welcomes​ ​Walker​ ​to​ ​podium
3:38​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Walker​ ​gives​ ​remarks
3:42​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Walker​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​Hartman​ ​introduces​ ​Will​ ​Shafroth
3:43​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Shafroth​ ​gives​ ​remarks
3:47​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Shafroth​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​Hartman​ ​introduces​ ​White​ ​&​ ​Schenkel
3:48​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​White​ ​gives​ ​remarks
3:51​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Whate​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​welcomes​ ​Schenkel​ ​to​ ​podium
3:52​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Schenkel​ ​gives​ ​remarks
3:55​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Schenkel​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​Hartman​ ​proceeds​ ​to​ ​podium
3:56​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Hartman​ ​introduces​ ​RZ
3:57​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​gives​ ​remarks
4:00​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​RZ​ ​concludes​ ​remarks
4:01​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Groundturning​ ​Begins
4:05​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Groundturning​ ​Concludes
4:06​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Hartman​ ​introduces​ ​Paul​ ​Murdoch
4:07​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Murdoch​ ​give​ ​remarks;​ ​leads​ ​audience​ ​in​ ​Soundbreaking
4:12​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Murdoch​ ​concludes​ ​remarks;​ ​Soundbreaking​ ​begins
4:14​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Soundbreaking​ ​concludes;​ ​Hartman​ ​begins​ ​closing​ ​remarks
4:16​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​Event​ ​concludes;​ ​RZ​ ​departs
4:30-4:50pm​ ​EDT:

Downtime:​ ​TBD
Location:
TBD
Staff:
Luke​ ​Bullock

6

 5:00-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Event:​ ​Reception​ ​with​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​Families
Location:
TBD
Press:
Closed

6:30-6:55pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Hampton​ ​Inn​ ​Somerset
324​ ​Laurel​ ​Crest​ ​Road
Somerset,​ ​PA​ ​15501
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RZ
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Russell​ ​Newell
Drive​ ​time:
~25​ ​minutes

6:55-7:30pm​ ​EDT:

Downtime​ ​at​ ​RON
Location:
RON
Staff:
Luke​ ​Bullock

7:30-7:32pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Pine​ ​Grill
Location:
800​ ​N​ ​Center​ ​Ave
Somerset,​ ​PA
Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Drivetime:
Walktime:

~2​ ​minutes
~5​ ​minutes

7:30-9:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner:​ ​Pine​ ​Grille​ ​Restaurant
Location:
800​ ​N​ ​Center​ ​Ave
Somerset,​ ​PA
Staff:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Info:
Reservation​ ​for​ ​9

9:00-9:05pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
Hampton​ ​Inn​ ​Somerset
324​ ​Laurel​ ​Crest​ ​Road
Somerset,​ ​PA​ ​15501
RON

9:05pm​ ​EDT:

RZ
Luke​ ​Bullock
Russell​ ​Newell
Tami​ ​Heilemann

7

 Monday,​ ​September​ ​11,​ ​2017
Stoystown,​ ​PA​ ​→​ ​New​ ​York,​ ​NY
8:45-9:10am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial
Location:
6424​ ​Lincoln​ ​Highway
Stoystown,​ ​PA​ ​15563
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Luke​ ​Bullock
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Russell​ ​Newell
Drive​ ​time:
~25​ ​minutes

9:15-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Speakers​ ​Briefing
Location:
Visitor​ ​Center

9:30-11:00am​ ​EDT:

Flight​ ​93​ ​Annual​ ​Remembrance​ ​Ceremony
Location:
Between​ ​the​ ​Visitor​ ​Center​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Memorial​ ​Groves
Participants:
Vice​ ​President​ ​Pence
RZ
Steve​ ​Clark,​ ​Superintendent
Governor​ ​Tom​ ​Wolf​ ​(D-PA)
Gordon​ ​Felt,​ ​President,​ ​Families​ ​of​ ​Flight​ ​93
Format:
9:30-9:44​ ​Prelude:​ ​Celtic​ ​Aire,​ ​U.S.​ ​Air​ ​Force
9:45-9:48​ ​Superintendent​ ​Steve​ ​Clark​ ​welcomes
9:48-9:51​ ​National​ ​Anthem
9:51-9:55​ ​Moment​ ​of​ ​Silence
9:55-10:10​ ​Name​ ​Presentation/Ringing​ ​of​ ​Bells​ ​by​ ​Ranger​ ​Ranz
10:10-10:14​ ​Musical​ ​Selection
10:15-10:18​ ​Superintendent​ ​Clark​ ​introduces​ ​Governor​ ​Wolf
10:19-10:23​ ​Governor​ ​Wolf​ ​Remarks
10:23-10:24​ ​Governor​ ​Wolf​ ​introduces​ ​Gordon​ ​Felt
10:24-10:31​ ​Gordon​ ​Felt​ ​Remarks
10:31-10:32​ ​Superintendent​ ​Clark​ ​introduces​ ​RZ
10:33-10:36​ ​RZ​ ​Remarks;​ ​introduces​ ​VPOTUS
10:37-10:47​ ​VPOTUS​ ​Remarks
10:47-10:53​ ​Musical​ ​Selection
10:54-10:57​ ​Superintendent​ ​Clark​ ​closing​ ​remarks
10:57-11:02​ ​Postlude:​ ​Celtic​ ​Aire,​ ​U.S.​ ​Air​ ​Force

11:15-4:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Flight​ ​93​ ​National​ ​Memorial​ ​en​ ​route​ ​New​ ​York,​ ​NY
Location:
New​ ​York​ ​Marriott​ ​Marquis
1535​ ​Broadway
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​time:
~​ ​4​ ​hours,​ ​50​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

8

 4:00-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Personal​ ​Time​ ​at​ ​Hotel

6:15-6:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fox​ ​Studio
Location:
1211​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​time:
~​ ​15​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

-

6:30-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Prepare​ ​for​ ​Interview

7:00-7:30pm​ ​EDT:

Interview:​ ​ ​Fox​ ​News
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift

7:30-8:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Studio​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner
Location:
116​ ​East​ ​80th​ ​Street
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​ ​10021
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​time:
~​ ​15​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic
Note: Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

-

8:00-10:00pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner
Location:

10:00-10:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Dinner​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
New​ ​York​ ​Marriott​ ​Marquis
1535​ ​Broadway
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke

116​ ​East​ ​80th​ ​Street
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​ ​10021

-

9

 Drive​ ​time:
10:30pm​ ​EDT:

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
~​ ​45​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

RON

Tuesday,​ ​September​ ​12,​ ​2017
New​ ​York,​ ​NY
8:00-9:00am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​(Gateway​ ​National​ ​Recreation​ ​Area)
Location:
210​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Avenue
Staten​ ​Island,​ ​NY​ ​10305
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~55​ ​minutes
Note: Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

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9:00-10:30am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Location:
Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​Overlook
Greeted​ ​by:
Joshua​ ​Laird,​ ​Commissioner,​ ​National​ ​Parks​ ​of​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Harbor
Jen​ ​Nersesian,​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Gateway​ ​National​ ​Recreation​ ​Area
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Advance:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Note: Tour​ ​includes​ ​Fort​ ​Tompkins,​ ​Battery​ ​Weed,​ ​Camp​ ​Hudson​ ​Campgrounds​ ​area
Note: RKZ​ ​passport​ ​will​ ​be​ ​stamped​ ​at​ ​Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​Overlook​ ​on​ ​tour
Note: From​ ​greeting​ ​to​ ​departure,​ ​Commissioner​ ​Joshua​ ​Laird​ ​will​ ​be​ ​in​ ​Secretary’s
vehicle​ ​on​ ​tour
Note: Group​ ​photo​ ​with​ ​30​ ​-​ ​40​ ​NPS​ ​Employees​ ​during​ ​tour

10:30-11:45am​ ​EDT:

Horseback​ ​Ride​ ​with​ ​United​ ​States​ ​Park​ ​Police​ ​Representatives
Location:
Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​Beach
Note: Group​ ​photo​ ​with​ ​6​ ​-​ ​10​ ​USPP​ ​officers​ ​upon​ ​arrival​ ​to​ ​horseback​ ​riding​ ​area
Note: Rusty​ ​Roddy​ ​&​ ​Tami​ ​Heilemann​ ​will​ ​accompany​ ​on​ ​an​ ​ATV

11:45-12:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fort​ ​Wadsworth​ ​en​ ​route​ ​SiriusXM​ ​Studio
Location:
1221​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann

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 Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~1​ ​hour
Note: Heather​ ​Swift​ ​&​ (b)
​ (6), (b) (7)(C) ​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

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12:45-2:15pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​SiriusXM​ ​Studio​ ​for​ ​Radio​ ​Interviews
Location:
1221​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
1:00-1:30pm​ ​Interview:​ ​Anthony​ ​Rivera​ ​ ​ ​David​ ​Webb​ ​Show
1:30-2:00pm​ ​Interview:​ ​Michael​ ​Binns​ ​ ​ ​The​ ​Wilkow​ ​Majority
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift

2:15-3:00pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​SiriusXM​ ​Studio​ ​en​ ​route​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina​ ​-​ ​World​ ​Financial​ ​Center
Location:
395-399​ ​South​ ​End​ ​Avenue
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​ ​10280
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Heather​ ​Swift
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~45​ ​minutes
Note: Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

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3:00-3:05pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Boat
Greeted​ ​by:
Joshua​ ​Laird,​ ​Commissioner,​ ​National​ ​Parks​ ​of​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Harbor

3:05-3:20pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Liberty​ ​Island
Location:
Liberty​ ​Island​ ​Main​ ​Dock​ ​-​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Slip
Vessel:
44​ ​Foot​ ​Moose​ ​Boat​ ​Catamaran
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Jack​ ​Daly
Brian​ ​Kilmeade,​ ​Fox​ ​&​ ​Friends
Joshua​ ​Laird
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Other​ ​Press???
3​ ​Crew​ ​Members

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 3:20-5:15pm​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Liberty​ ​Island​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Statue​ ​of​ ​Liberty
Met​ ​by:
Cherie​ ​Butler,​ ​Deputy​ ​Superintendent,​ ​Statue​ ​of​ ​Liberty​ ​National
Monument
Tour​ ​Participants:
RKZ​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Mrs.​ ​Zinke​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Jack​ ​Daly​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Brian​ ​Kilmeade,​ ​Fox​ ​&​ ​Friends​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Joshua​ ​Laird​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Cherie​ ​Butler​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Rusty​ ​Roddy​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Heather​ ​Swift​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Tami Heilemann​ ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ​(including​ ​crown​ ​tour)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
Michael​ ​Amato,​ ​NPS​ ​Chief,​ ​Interpretation,​ ​Education​ ​&
Visitor​ ​Services​ ​(general​ ​tour​ ​only)
TBD​ ​NPS​ ​Ranger​ ​(crown​ ​tour​ ​only)
Other​ ​Press???
Note: Tour​ ​will​ ​include​ ​tours​ ​of​ ​the​ ​grounds,​ ​ ​museum,​ ​Statue​ ​of​ ​Liberty​ ​Crown
Note: RKZ​ ​passport​ ​will​ ​be​ ​stamped​ ​on​ ​tour

5:00-5:15pm​ ​EDT:

Interview​ ​with​ ​Brian​ ​Kilmeade
Location:
Liberty​ ​Island​ ​Shuttle​ ​Dock
Staff:
Heather​ ​Swift

5:15-5:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Liberty​ ​Island​ ​en​ ​route​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina
Vessel:
44​ ​Foot​ ​Moose​ ​Boat​ ​Catamaran
Boat​ ​Manifest:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Jack​ ​Daly
Brian​ ​Kilmeade
Joshua​ ​Laird
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Other​ ​Press????
3​ ​Crew​ ​Members

5:30-6:15pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​North​ ​Cove​ ​Marina​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Ambassador​ ​Nikki​ ​Haley’s​ ​Residence
Location:
50​ ​United​ ​Nations​ ​Plaza
[345​ ​East​ ​46th​ ​Street]
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10017
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke

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 Note:

Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​will​ ​return​ ​to​ ​RON

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6:15-7:00pm​ ​EDT:

Meeting​ ​with​ ​Ambassador​ ​Nikki​ ​Haley
Location:
50​ ​United​ ​Nations​ ​Plaza
[345​ ​East​ ​46th​ ​Street]
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10017

7:00-7:30pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Ambassador​ ​Nikki​ ​Haley’s​ ​Residence​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Dinner
Location:
Dinner​ ​location​ ​to​ ​be​ ​determined​ ​by​ ​Secretary​ ​&​ ​Mrs.​ ​Zinke
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

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7:30-9:30pm​ ​EDT:

Dinner

9:30-9:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Dinner​ ​en​ ​route​ ​RON
Location:
New​ ​York​ ​Marriott​ ​Marquis
1535​ ​Broadway
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

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9:45pm​ ​EDT:

RON

Wednesday,​ ​September​ ​13,​ ​2017
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​→​ ​Washington,​ ​DC
7:00-7:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​RON​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Theodore​ ​Roosevelt​ ​Birthplace​ ​National​ ​Historic​ ​Site
Location:
28​ ​East​ ​20th​ ​Street
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10003
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ ​Zinke

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 Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Staff​ ​Vehicle:
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Heather​ ​Swift
Tami Heilemann
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Drive​ ​Time:
~30​ ​minutes
Note: Staff​ ​vehicle​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

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7:30-8:15am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Theodore​ ​Roosevelt​ ​Birthplace​ ​National​ ​Historic​ ​Site​ ​&​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​Tour
Location:
28​ ​East​ ​20th​ ​Street
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10003
Greeted​ ​by:
Joshua​ ​Laird,​ ​Commissioner,​ ​National​ ​Parks​ ​of​ ​New​ ​York​ ​Harbor
Danny​ ​Prebutt,​ ​Chief​ ​Manhattan​ ​Curator,​ ​NPS​ ​New​ ​York​ ​City​ ​Sites
Tweed​ ​Roosevelt,​ ​Great​ ​Grandson​ ​of​ ​Theodore​ ​Roosevelt
Note: RKZ​ ​passport​ ​will​ ​be​ ​stamped​ ​on​ ​tour

8:15-8:30am​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Theodore​ ​Roosevelt​ ​Birthplace​ ​National​ ​Historic​ ​Site​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Fox​ ​Studios
Location:
1211​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Rusty​ ​Roddy
Tami​ ​Heilemann
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
(b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Note: Heather​ ​Swift​ ​&​ ​
​ ​will​ ​depart​ ​prior​ ​to​ ​RKZ​ ​departure

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8:30-9:00am​ ​EDT:

Arrive​ ​Fox​ ​Studios​ ​&​ ​Prepare​ ​for​ ​Interview

9:00-9:30am​ ​EDT:

Interview:​ ​Varney​ ​&​ ​Company​ ​ ​ ​Fox​ ​Business
Location:
1211​ ​Avenue​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Americas
New​ ​York,​ ​NY​ ​10036

9:30-1:45pm​ ​EDT:

Depart​ ​Fox​ ​Studios​ ​en​ ​route​ ​Washington,​ ​DC
Location:
Residence
Vehicle​ ​Manifest:
Lead​ ​Vehicle:
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Secretary’s​ ​Vehicle:
RKZ
Mrs.​ Zinke
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)
Sgt.​ (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)

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Drive​ ​time:

~​ ​4​ ​hours,​ ​10​ ​minutes​ ​without​ ​traffic

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