SECRETARY ZINKE VISIT TO ANTIETAM July 5, 2017 Schedule for Event 9:45 a.m. Secretary Zinke and VIPs meet at the Visitor Center parking lot for tour that will highlight recent preservation and restoration successes, along with park maintenance opportunities. NPS Historian Keith Snyder to lead tour. 11:15 a.m. Secretary and VIPs arrive at news conference site (parking near Dunker Church) to greet assembled guests. 11: 30 a.m. – noon News conference announcing $7.2 million in American Battlefield Land Grants and projects that will benefit from President Trump’s battlefield maintenance donation (see news conference agenda, below). 12:15 p.m. (approx.) Tour of battlefield for members of the media who were brought to event by DOI. Civil War Trust historian Garry Adelman available to lead tour. 12:15 p.m. (approx.) Public walking tour of battlefield begins (we typically offer public tours for attendees after an event as a thank you). 12:15 p.m. (approx.) VIPs take van to historic Mumma Barn for VIP lunch. 1:15 p.m. Secretary Zinke departs Antietam NB. News Conference Agenda Susan Trail (NPS Superintendent) Jim Lighthizer (CWT President) Will Shafroth (NPF President) John L. Nau, III (CWT Former Chair) Secretary Zinke All Speakers Susan Trail Welcome and Introductions (4-5 mins) Remarks (4-5 mins) Remarks (4-5 mins) Remarks and Introduce Secretary (5 mins) Keynote (7-10 minutes) Check to Secretary/Photo Op (5 mins) Concluding Remarks (2-3 mins) 1 Legislative Summary from the Legislative Counsel Tuesday, June 20, 2017 To: All Interested Interior Offices Attached for your info1mation is today ' s Legislative Summruy. In order to keep the Summary as up-to-date as possible , we request that any bmeau or office contacted directly regarding heruings or mru·kups notify tliis office immediately. New infonnation about schedu led hearings and business meetings appears shaded in yellow. Heruings printed in bold italic type indicate DOI involvement. If you have any questions or corrections , please contact Joseph Nevils on (202) 208-4580 , or via E-Mail (Joseph Nevils@ios.doi.gov ). 2017 Congressional Recess Schedule Senate Holidays & Special Days House State Work Period Jul. 3-Jul. 7 Independence Day Jul. 4 State Work Period Jul. 31 - Sep. 4 Labor Day Sep.4 District Work Week Jul. 3- Jul. 7 District Work Week Aug . 1 - Sep. 1 Labor Day Sep.4 District Work Week Sep. 18 - Sep. 22 State Work Period Sep. 21 - Sep. 22 State Work Period Oct. 9 - Oct. 13 Columbus Day Oct. 9 State Work Period Nov. 20 - Nov. 24 State Work Period Dec. 18 - Dec. 29 Veterans Day Nov. 10 (Observed) Thanksgiving Day Nov. 23 Christmas Day Dec. 25 Columbus Day Oct. 9 District Work Week Oct. 16 - Oct. 20 District Work Week Nov. 20- Nov. 24 2 Scheduled Floor Action House TUESDAY, JUNE 20TH On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: H.R. 2847 - Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act H.R. 2866 - Reducing Barriers for Relative Foster Parents Act H.R. 1551 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities H.R. 2742 - Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care H.R. 2834 - Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Abuse Act, as amended H.R. 2857 - Supporting Families in Substance Abuse Treatment Act, as amended H.R. 2484 - Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 H.R. 2132 - Traveler Redress Improvement Act of 2017, as amended H.R. 625 - REPORT Act, as amended H.R. 2131 - DHS FIRM Act, as amended H.R. 2283 - DHS MORALE Act, as amended H.R. 1282 - DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2017, as amended H.R. 2190 - Streamlining DHS Overhead Act, as amended H.R. 1393 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m.for legislative business. H.R. 1873 - Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (Subject to a Rule) THURSDAY, JUNE 22ND On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: H.R. 2353 - Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act H.R. 1654 - Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act (Subject to a Rule) FRIDAY, JUNE 23RD On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m. H.R. 2842 - Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) 3 Senate During the balance of the week, the Senate may consider any cleared legislative and executive business. 4 Recent Legislative Activity of Interest Senate By Mr. HELLER (for himself and Mr. Manchin): S. 1363. A bill to streamline the process for broadband facility location applications on Federal land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Heller, and Mr. Rubio): S. 1364. A bill to establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of the American Latino, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Warren, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Booker, and Mr. Nelson): S. 1368. A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. By Mr. WICKER (for himself, Mr. Cochran, and Mr. Cassidy): S. 1373. A bill to designate the Gulf of Mexico Alliance as a Regional Coordination Partnership of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Heinrich, and Mr. Booker): S. 1375. A bill to repeal section 3003 of the Carl Levin and Howard P . ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Measures Reported: S. 304, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to allow the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of a copayment of an Indian or Alaska Native veteran receiving medical care or services from the Department of Veterans Affairs. (S. Rept. No. 115–112) S. 346, to provide for the establishment of the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 115–113) 5 House By Mr. TIPTON: H.R. 2907. A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to develop and publish an all-of-the-above quadrennial Federal onshore energy production strategy to meet domestic energy needs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. By Mr. LYNCH (for himself, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico, Mr. Sarbanes, Ms. Norton, Mr. Welch, Mr. Capuano, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Tonko, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Clark of Massachusetts, Mr. McEachin, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Payne, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Keating, Mr. Evans, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Lowenthal, and Mr. Peters): H.R. 2908. A bill to direct Federal departments and agencies to perform certain functions to ensure that climate change-related impacts are fully considered in the development of national security doctrine, policies, and plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Curbelo of Florida, Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Mr. Cardenas, Mrs. Torres, Mr. Hurd, Mr. King of New York, and Mr. Newhouse): H.R. 2911. A bill to establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of the American Latino, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for onsideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Mr. Cole, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Cardenas, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Beyer, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Gallego, Mrs. Torres, Ms. Norton, Ms. Tsongas, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Ms. DelBene, Mrs. Dingell, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Polis, Mr. Ruiz, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico, Mr. Hastings, Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Mr. Sablan, and Ms. Hanabusa): H.R. 2915. A bill to repeal section 3003 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015; to the Committee on Natural Resources. By Mr. CRAMER (for himself, Mr. Polis, Mr. Coffman, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Buck, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Tipton, Ms. DeGette, and Mr. Kind): 6 H.R. 2921. A bill to establish a vegetation management pilot program on National Forest System land to better protect utility infrastructure from passing wildfire, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Palazzo, and Mr. Richmond): H.R. 2923. A bill to designate the Gulf of Mexico Alliance as a regional coordination partnership of Federal and State actions related to the management of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 7 The Department has been invited to the following hearings: Tue., June 20 DOI Budget Request Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Murkowski) Full Committee oversight hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Request for the Department of the 10:00 a.m.; Room 366 Dirksen Invitation Received 6.8.17 Witness: Ryan Zinke, Secretary (Testimony Received) Tue., June 20 State and Federal Partnerships Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining (Lee) Subcommittee oversight hearing on Collaborative Initiatives: Restoring Watersheds and Large Landscapes across Boundaries through State and Federal partnership 2:30 p.m.; Room 366 Dirksen Hearing Noticed 6.7.17 Witness: Kristin Bail, Assistant Director for Resources & Planning, Bureau of Land Management (Testimony Received) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Wed., June 21 DOI Budget Request Senate Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Murkowski) Subcommittee oversight hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Request for the Department of the Interior 9:30 a.m.; Room 124 Dirksen Hearing Noticed 6.15.17 Witness: Ryan Zinke, Secretary 8 Wed., June 21 Helium Discussion Draft Bill House Natural Resources Committee (Bishop) Full Committee hearing on H.R.__, Helium Extraction Act of 2017 (Discussion Draft) 10:00 a.m.; Room 1324 Longworth Hearing Noticed 6.15.2017 Witness: Tim Spisak, BLM Acting Assistant Director for Energy, Minerals and Realty Management (Testimony Received) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Thu., June 22 DOI Budget Request House Natural Resources Committee (Bishop) Full Committee hearing on the Department of the Interior’s Spending Priorities and the President’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal 9:30 a.m.; Room 1324 Longworth Invitation Received 6.9.17 Witness: Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior Tue., June 22 Markup – Pending Legislation House Natural Resources Committee (Bishop) Full Committee markup; details TBD 4:00 p.m.; Room 1324 Longworth No Request for DOI witness ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Tue., June 27 Markup – Pending Legislation House Natural Resources Committee (Bishop) Full Committee markup; details TBD 10:00 a.m.; Room 1324 Longworth No Request for DOI witness ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Thu., June 29 Oil and Gas Leasing (Tentative) House Natural Resources Committee (Bishop) Oversight Hearing on Bureau of Land Management Oil and Gas Leasing Program Time and Location TBD Tentative Witness: Kate MacGregor, Acting Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management POS PONEMEN 10 11 Hearings of Interest: Tue., June 20 Combating Gang Violence on Long Island House Homeland Security S/C on Counterterrorism and Intelligence (King) Subcommittee oversight field hearing on Combating Gang Violence on Long Island: Shutting Down the MS-13 Pipeline 9:30 a.m.; Alfonse M. D’Amato U.S. Courthouse, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, N.Y. No request for DOI witness Tue., June 20 Universal Service Fund/ Rural Broadband Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation S/C on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet (Wicker) Subcommittee oversight hearing on Universal Service Fund and Rural Broadband 10:00 a.m.; Room 253 Russell No request for DOI witness Tue., June 20 Discussion – Environmental Issues House Science, Space and Technology Committee (Smith) Full Committee discussion on the effects of climate change that have already occurred, what can we expect in the future, and what actions are and should be taken to address this growing crisis 10:00 a.m.; Room 2360 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Tue., June 20 Department of Energy Budget House Appropriations S/C on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies (Simpson) Subcommittee oversight hearing on the Department of Energy’s Budget Request for FY 2018 1:00 p.m.; Room 2359 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Tue., June 20 State-Federal Watershed/Large Landscape Restoration Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands, Forests and Mining (Lee) Subcommittee hearing on Collaborative Initiatives, Focusing on Restoring Watersheds and Large Landscapes across Boundaries through State and Federal Partnerships 2:30 p.m.; Room 366 Dirksen No request for DOI witness - Tue., June 20 (Postponed) 12 Innovative Water Infrastructure Financing Senate Environment and Public Works S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Water (Boozman) Subcommittee oversight hearing on Innovative Financing and Funding: Addressing America’s Crumbling Water Infrastructure 2:30 p.m.; Room 406 Dirksen No request for DOI witness Tue., June 20 Business Meeting House Rules Committee Business Meeting (Sessions) Full Committee Business Meeting to formulate a rule on H.R.1873, Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R. 1654, Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act 5:00 p.m.; Room H-313 Capitol No request for DOI witness ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Wed., June 21 Environmental Technology Advance House Science, Space and Technology S/C on Environment (Biggs) Subcommittee oversight hearing on Leading the Way: Examining Advances in Environmental Technologies 10:00 a.m.; Room 2318 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Wed., June 21 OMB Budget House Appropriations S/C on Financial Services and General Government (Graves) Subcommittee oversight hearing on Office of Management and Budget FY 2018 Budget Request 2:00 p.m.; Room 2359 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Wed., June 21 (Postponed) Antiquities/ Art Trade Illicit Activity House Financial Services S/C on Terrorism and Illicit Finance (Pearce) Subcommittee oversight hearing on The Exploitation of Cultural Property: Examining Illicit Activity in the Antiquities and Art Trade 10:00 a.m.; Room 2128 Rayburn No request for DOI witness 13 Wed., June 21 Broadband Coverage in America House Energy and Commerce S/C on Communications and Technology (Blackburn) Subcommittee oversight hearing on Defining and Mapping Broadband Coverage in America 10:00 a.m.; Room 2123 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Wed., June 21 Markup – Pending Legislation House Judiciary Committee (Goodlatte) Full Committee markup on H.R. 495, Protection of Children Act H.R. 2826, A bill to provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes H.R. 1096, Judgment Fund Transparency Act 10:00 a.m.; Room 2141 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Wed., June 21 Cybersecurity Regulation Harmonization Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (Johnson) Full Committee oversight hearing on Cybersecurity Regulation Harmonization 10:30 a.m.; Room 342 Dirksen No request for DOI witness Wed., June 21 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report Senate Foreign Relations Committee (Corker) Full Committee closed briefing on Preparing the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report 11:00 a.m.; Room S-116 Capitol Building No request for DOI witness Wed., June 21 Indian Health Service Improvement House Natural Resources S/C on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs (LaMalfa) Subcommittee oversight hearing on H.R. 2662 (Noem), Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act 2:00 p.m.; Room 1324 Longworth No request for DOI witness 14 Wed., June 21 OMB Budget House Appropriations S/C on Financial Services and General Government (Graves) Subcommittee oversight hearing on FY 2018 Budget for the Office of Management and Budget 2:00 p.m.; Room 2359 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Wed., June 21 Markup - National Defense Authorization Act House Armed Services S/C on Emerging Threats and Capabilities (Stefanik) Subcommittee markup on H.R. 2810 (Thornberry), National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 2:30 p.m.; Room 2212 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Wed., June 21 Energy Budget Senate Appropriations S/C on Energy and Water Development (Alexander) Subcommittee hearing on Proposed Budget Estimates and Justifications for FY 2018 for Energy Development. 2:30 p.m.; Room 138 Dirksen No request for DOI witness Wed., June 21 Markup - National Defense Authorization Act House Armed Services S/C on Tactical Air and Land Forces (Turner) Subcommittee markup on H.R. 2810 (Thornberry), National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 4:00 p.m.; Room 2118 Rayburn No request for DOI witness ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Thu., June 22 Markup - National Defense Authorization Act House Armed Services S/C on Military Personnel (Coffman) Subcommittee markup of H.R. 2810 (Thornberry), National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 9:00 a.m.; Room 2212 Rayburn No request for DOI witness 15 Thu., June 22 Markup - National Defense Authorization Act House Armed Services S/C on Readiness (Wilson) Subcommittee markup of H.R. 2810 (Thornberry), National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 9:00 a.m.; Room 2212 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Thu., June 22 Department of Energy Budget Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands, Forests and Mining (Lee) Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Energy’s budget request for FY 2018 10:00 a.m.; Room 366 Dirksen No request for DOI witness Thu., June 22 Marine Debris Solutions Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation S/C on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard (Sullivan) Subcommittee hearing on Marine Debris: Efforts on Marine Debris in the Oceans and the Great Lakes 10:00 a.m.; Room 253 Russell No request for DOI witness Thu., June 22 Human Trafficking Bills/Boyd Nomination Senate Judiciary Committee (Grassley) Full Committee markup on S. 1331, A bill to establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program, and for other purposes S. 1312, Trafficking Victims Protection Act. 10:00 a.m.; Room 226 Dirksen No request for DOI witness Thu. June 22 Improving Rural Broadband Deployment House Small Business S/C on Agriculture, Energy and Trade (Blum) House Small Business S/C on Health and Technology (Radewagen) Joint Subcommittee oversight hearing on Improving Broadband Deployment: Solutions and Rural America 10:00 a.m.; Room 2360 Rayburn No request for DOI witness 16 Thu., June 22 Job Corps Program Student Safety House Education and the Workforce Committee (Foxx) Full Committee oversight hearing on Student Safety in the Job Corps Program 10:00 a.m.; Room 2175 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Thu., June 22 Next Farm Bill House Agriculture Committee (Conaway) Full Committee oversight hearing on The Next Farm Bill: University Research 10:00 a.m.; Room 1300 Longworth No request for DOI witness Thu., June 22 Juvenile Justice Reform House Judiciary S/C on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations (Gowdy) Subcommittee oversight hearing on Juvenile Justice Reform in the Modern Era 10:00 a.m.; Room 2141 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Thu., June 22 Intercity Passenger Rail Service House Transportation and Infrastructure S/C on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials (Denham) Subcommittee oversight hearing on Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Challenges and Opportunities for Intercity Passenger Rail Service 10:00 a.m.; Room 2167 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Thu., June 22 Markup - Small Business Innovation/ Technology Improvements House Science, Space and Technology Committee (Smith) Full Committee markup on H.R. 2763, Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act 10:00 a.m.; Room 2318 Rayburn No request for DOI witness Thu., June 22 Markup - National Defense Authorization Act House Armed Services S/C on Strategic Forces (Rogers) Subcommittee markup on H.R. 2810 (Thornberry), National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 10:30 a.m.; Room 2118 Rayburn No request for DOI witness 17 Thu., June 22 Markup - National Defense Authorization Act House Armed Services S/C on Seapower and Projection Forces (Wittman) Subcommittee markup on H.R. 2810 (Thornberry), National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 12:30 p.m.; Room 2118 Rayburn No request for DOI witness ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fri., June 23 Antiquities/ Art Trade Illicit Activity (Rescheduled) House Financial Services S/C on Terrorism and Illicit Finance (Pearce) Subcommittee oversight hearing on The Exploitation of Cultural Property: Examining Illicit Activity in the Antiquities and Art Trade 10:00 a.m.; Room 2128 Rayburn No request for DOI witness 18 Status of DOI Testimony November 14, 2017 Bureau/Preparer Witness Committee Subject/Bill Number/Sponsor OCL Date of Date OCL Attorney Hearing Notified Due to OMB Bureau Notified Date Due to OCL Date Rec’d in OCL Bail BLM S-ENR State/Federal Partnerships Quinn 6.20.17 6.7.17 -- BLM -- -- BLM Spisak H-NR Helium Draft Bill (Tentative) Quinn 6.21.17 -- -- BLM -- -- A/S-LM MacGregor H-NR Oil and Gas Leasing (Tentative) Quinn 6.29.17 -- -- A/S-LM -- -- OS Zinke S-ENR FY 2018 DOI Budget Request Salotti 6.20.17 6.8.17 -- OS -- -- OS Zinke S-App FY 2018 DOI Budget Request (Tentative) Salotti 6.21.17 6.2.17 -- OS -- -- OS Zinke H-NR FY 2018 DOI Budget Request Salotti 6.22.17 6.9.17 -- OS -- -- 19 The following requests for comments have been received Monday, June 19, 2017 HRG #27 TRANSPORTATION (Chao) Questions for the Record from 5/17/17 Hearing Re: Improving America’s Transportation Infrastructure: The Road Forward (10 pages) DUE 6/19/17 Atty: Dominic Maione S. 168 DHS Views Letter Re: Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (3 pages) DUE 6/21/17 Atty: Dominic Maione S. 304 OMB Request for Views Re: Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act (5 pages) DUE 6/22/17 Atty: Chris Salotti HRG #16 EPA Questions for the Record from 3/29/17 Hearing Re: Cleaning up Our Nation’s Cold War Legacy Sites (11 pages) DUE 6/22/17 Atty: Dominic Maione Dear >>>>>>>>, (b) (5) Ryan K. Zinke U.S. Secretary of the Interior U.S. Congressman, Montana (fmr) U.S. Navy SEAL Commander (ret) Made in America: Promoting the All-American Outdoor Experience This week, President Trump kicked off “Made in America Week.” At the Department of the Interior, we are taking this opportunity to promote and strengthen America’s tradition of outdoor recreation on public lands, which is made possible, in large part, thanks to private foundations, American businesses, and the thousands of public-privatepartnerships across our public lands. We already have thousands of partners across the country who fund and assist with visitor services, infrastructure, and even land acquisition. Boston Harbor National Recreation Area is a unique example of a public-private-public partnership where federal, state, and private organizations work together to manage the land, provide boats between islands, restore historic lighthouses and forts, provide educational tours, and carry out janitorial and maintenance tasks. All of this could not be possible without the joint effort. Private partners also help maintain our buildings and aging infrastructure. For example, earlier this year, President Trump donated his first quarter salary of about $78,000 to the National Park Service to restore historic battlefields. Private foundations like the Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save Historic Antietam all chipped in, and with matching donations we were able to fund a $263,000 project to restore a historic structure and nearly mile-long fence at Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland. Some of our most-iconic, all-American outdoor experiences, like riding a historic Ford “Red Jammer” bus in Glacier National Park, staying overnight in the El Tovar lodge at the Grand Canyon, or whale watching in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park, would not be possible without public-private partnerships. To highlight and expand on Made in America partnerships, this week Interior is hosting a roundtable with outdoor recreation industry leaders to brainstorm innovative ideas for how we can work together to build upon the outdoor experience on public lands. Some ideas I’ve already heard is for a food truck in parking lot, energy-efficient cabins in a national monument, and mobile youth fishing centers in urban areas across the country. The Department is focused on identifying and expanding the best existing services and bringing in new services to parks and recreation areas. For example, Wi-Fi, internal transportation, campgrounds, boat ramps, concessions, and even restrooms are not available on many public lands. Also, once somebody gets to a recreation area, services like boat, ATV and fishing pole rentals are often unavailable. This would be like going on a ski vacation and not being able to rent skis or have access to a lift up the mountain. This leaves many families without practical and affordable options for camping, hiking, and recreating. Having three kids and two granddaughters myself, I can’t imagine going on a family vacation without some of these basic services. More partnerships does not mean privatizing our parks as some have wrongly suggested. I am opposed to the sale or transfer of our public lands, and under my watch our public lands will remain public. Having partners on public lands also does not mean the tour bus will look like a race car covered in corporate stickers. Some of our most iconic features are only possible thanks to partnerships. Expanding partnerships will allow parks and public lands to deliver greater services to more visitors, while allowing our rangers to focus on things like the health of the ecosystem, guided tours, educational services, and land management. Partners are also able to deliver many services to the American people at a lower cost than the government can. With the right amount of ingenuity and originality, we can foster the All-American Outdoor Experience through our work at Interior. The Roosevelt Arch at Yellowstone National Park reads, “For the enjoyment of the people.” Enjoying recreation on public lands is at the core of our shared American heritage. The All-American Outdoor Experience is part of who we are as Americans, but it’s also a big economic driver for communities across the country. As a whole, the outdoor recreation industry generates $887 billion in consumer spending and supports 7.6 million American jobs, according to industry analysts. In addition, the revenue the industry produces is a major boost to our economy. Made in America is about products as much as it is about our shared heritage and values. It is about making memories by taking a kid fishing for the first time, or in my case, taking my wife hiking early in our relationship. There’s a reason 330 million people from across the country and the world visit our parks every year, and millions more flock to public lands coast to coast: It’s because these spaces are uniquely American. This “Made in America” Week, let’s with under a common pride in our country, standing behind American businesses and engaging in American outdoor traditions that have stood the test of time. • Chairman McCain, Ranking Member Reed, Members of the Committee…I’d like to introduce my friend, an American patriot • Captain Cully Stimson is President Donald Trump’s nominee for General Counsel of the United States Navy. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Most Qualified for the Job) • Important for Navy to have the most-qualified individuals in positions of leadership—Capt. Stimson fits the bill. • We served together in the Navy, he has 20+ years experience as a lawyer, first served in Navy JAG Corps in 1990s. • I worked with him and Congressman DeStefano on a bill to ensure victims of sexual assault in the military receive the legal services they deserve. • Captain Stimson’s story is a lifetime of commitment to both community and country. o Captain of the Men’s Soccer Team at Kenyon College • Graduated George Mason University School of LaW • Navy JAG Corps – 5 years active duty • Called back to active duty 2001, to support Joint Special Ops Task Force JAG for SEAL Group Two. • Served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Detainee Affairs under Pres. George W. Bush o Advised Secretaries of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates about Pentagon detention operations. • Has been with Heritage Foundation as a Senior Legal Fellow & Manager of their Nat’l Security Law Program since 2007 • Served our nation 2+ decades in Navy, recently as Dep. Chief Judge of Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary & adjunct law prof./instructor at Naval Justice School in reserve capacity. 1 PERSONAL LIFE (High-Character Human Being, Fit to Serve) • Teaching high school/coaching & mentoring young Americans— devoted countless hours to cultivating next generation. • Chairman of the Board, U.S. Soccer Foundation (charitable arm of U.S. Soccer): offers assistance to 35,000+ underserved and minority children. • Captain Stimson has been married since 1995. He and his wife adopted four orphans. • Epitome of a military officer: always first one to help others o Dozens of rec. letters for his students o Quietly paid tuition for two of his mentees who could not afford to take the Law School Admission Test. o Founded the Bryon J. Horn Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of a fallen fraternity brother. BIPARTISAN LEADER (comfortable working across party lines) • Worked with Jeh Johnson, then-General Counsel of the Dept of Defense, on a number of issues to keep our nation safe. o Eventually led to Capt. Stimson extending, and Johnson accepting, invitation to speak to the Heritage Foundation. o In that speech, Sec. Johnson remarked: “The office of General Counsel of the Defense Dept., particularly in the post-9/11 world, is in the middle of many difficult, front page issues.” o As General Counsel of the Navy, Capt. Stimson will confront a host of these difficult issues as well. I have full confidence in his ability to tackle them. • Friend & brother-in-arms Capt. Stimson: Navy gaining an eminently qualified attorney, an honorable military officer, and an individual with vast experience/fidelity to law & our country. • Long career of exemplary service in law & defense, excellent fit for the position to which he was nominated. No doubt he will be a wonderful General Counsel of the Navy. 2 SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS – SEC. ZINKE PRESERVATION ANNOUNCEMENT Maryland State Monument, Antietam National Battlefield 5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782 SUGGESTED FORMAT: Susan Trail will welcome guests and provide opening remarks. She will introduce Jim Lighthizer, who will discuss the partnership between the Civil War Trust and NPS at Antietam. Jim will then introduce Will Shafroth to talk about the National Park Foundation’s work with NPS. Will will introduce Trust Chairman emeritus John Nau, who will discuss the many benefits of battlefield preservation and then introduce Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. It is suggested Secretary Zinke announce the battlefield grants and the donation of the President’s salary to Antietam NB maintenance. Following the Secretary’s remarks, there will be a check presentation to Antietam NB. Susan Trail will then return to the podium to make concluding remarks and recognize VIPs. Speakers • Susan Trail: Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield • Jim Lighthizer: President, Civil War Trust • Will Shafroth: President and CEO, National Park Foundation • John L. Nau, III: Chairman emeritus, Civil War Trust • Honorable Ryan Zinke: Secretary of the Interior SUSAN TRAIL – WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS (4-5 MINUTES) • Susan, please welcome everyone to Antietam National Battlefield and thank those in attendance for coming together to celebrate new battlefield preservation achievements. • Your fellow speakers are Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, Jim Lighthizer, Will Shafroth, and John Nau. John is chairman emeritus of the Civil War Trust and serves on the boards of both the Trust and the Foundation. • Mention the number of special guests, friends and partners present, and how excited we all are to welcome the Secretary of the Interior to Antietam. • You may want to provide a brief background of the establishment of Antietam National Battlefield, and mention a couple of highlights in its 125-year history. Please reference the role of nonprofit organizations in helping to preserve Antietam. • You may want to mention the thousands of visitors who attended the Salute to Independence over the weekend. DIRECTION: Please ask Jim Lighthizer to the podium. JIM LIGHTHIZER – (4-5 MINUTES) • It is my privilege to serve as president of the Civil War Trust. We have saved more than 46,000 acres of battlefield land in 24 states, including 314 acres at Antietam and nearly 1,400 acres in Maryland. • In 2015, the Trust and our partners preserved the Wilson Tract here at Antietam, located just over my shoulder, one of the most significant unprotected pieces of battleground anywhere in the country. • This land, some of the bloodiest ground from the bloodiest day in American history, stood for years as a glaring hole on Antietam Battlefield, almost entirely devoid of monuments or interpretation, and inaccessible to tours and visitors. • The Antietam battlefield is a special place for me, and a fitting backdrop for today’s announcement. These fields are where I first realized the critical importance of saving the hallowed grounds of America’s wars and memorializing the men who fought here. • These battlefields tell a story of who we are as Americans and the sacrifice required by our forefathers to make this nation what it is today. • Before the battle was fought, this was farmland – quiet, peaceful, anonymous. But when the thousands of men who bled and died here fought on September 17, 1862, they forever transformed this landscape, and consecrated it as hallowed ground. • Recognizing the importance of this site, much of the land was preserved for future generations, first by the War Department, and then the National Park Service, which continues to preserve and maintain Antietam and other battlefield parks to this day. • Without a doubt, the National Park Service is the strongest partner of the Civil War Trust. Together, we have preserved more than 27,000 acres of battleground through the American Battlefield Protection Program. • While the Trust has saved land at major battlefield sites like Antietam and Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Gaines Mill and Appomattox Courthouse, it is important to note that much of what we’ve saved has been at the sites of smaller battles. • For example, before they arrived here at Antietam, the armies clashed among the passes of South Mountain; after the Battle of Antietam, Union forces chased Confederates back into what was then West Virginia at Shepherdstown – both battlefields where the Trust, partnering with the American Battlefield Protection Program and local organizations, has preserved considerable acreage. 2 • Here at Antietam, we have enjoyed an incredible partnership with one of the best local battlefield preservation organizations in the country – the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. • It is our honor to be joined today by the Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke. Secretary Zinke is passionate about protecting battlefield land for future generations, and we look forward to a partnership with him to continue this legacy. • It is also an honor to be here today with my good friend, Will Shafroth. We had done a lot of good work at battlefields over the years – first while he was at DOI, and now as he leads the outstanding National Park Foundation. DIRECTION: Please ask Will Shafroth to the podium. WILL SHAFROTH – (4-5 MINUTES) • Will, please briefly speak to the mission of the National Park Foundation as the official charitable partner of the National Park Service. Consider mentioning your family vacations to national parks as a child that sparked a lifelong passion for conservation and outdoor recreation. • There are more than 70 parks in the National Park System with resources that are related to the history of the Civil War, including 25 National Battlefield parks. These parks provide Americans with opportunities to learn about this defining period in our nation’s history and to appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of the citizen-soldiers who fought in the conflict. • These parks also have real economic benefits for the communities in which they are located. Last year, the Foundation released the first-ever study to provide a comprehensive economic valuation of America’s national parks and the programming provided by NPS, finding the total economic value of national parks and the National Park Service’s programs to be $92 billion, clearly demonstrating the public’s shared perception of the incredible benefits of national parks and programs. • The National Park Foundation has long been a supporter of Antietam National Battlefield. For example, in 2012, NPF awarded Antietam NB a grant from our Active Trails program to refurbish the Rohrbach group campground and increase visitor accessibility to the area. • As most of you know, the National Park Service celebrated its 100th birthday in 2016. Together with the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation worked closely with partners and stakeholders across the country to ensure that the Centennial was more than just a birthday. Early last year, NPF and NPS launched the Find Your Park public 3 education and engagement campaign to inspire all Americans to connect with , enjoy , and suppo1t America 's national parks. This movement continues beyond the Centennial , helping people discover that parks can be more than beautiful natural landscapes and that parks are relevant to all of our lives . • We also cheer the National Park Service Centennial Act , bipaitisan legislation which was developed and passed last year with the support of national park pa1tners and champions , including the National Park Foundation and the National Parks Conse1vation Association . Included in this Act was the establishment of the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund which will build on the on the Centennial Challenge program ' s proven success at leveraging philanthropic suppo1t for projects and programs across the National Park System. • ~ the past few yearsl Congress has approp1iated a total of $25 million for the Centennial Challenge program , while NPS and partners such as NPF and local Ftiends Groups raised more than $45 million. These funds Fifesupporting several projects at Antietam by the Nationa l Park Foundation , the Save Historic Antietam Foundation , and the Western Maryland Interpretive Association , including the construction of an accessible walkway and the removal of non -historic trees from Antietam National Cemetery , and the restoration of the Otto House landscape. • As we look forward to the next 100 years of the National Park Service it is vitally imp01iant that these sites remain world -class destinations for Ame1icans and people from all over the globe to visit, enjoy , and reflect. [)IRECTION : Please ask John Nau to the podium. JOHN N AU - BAlTLEFIELD BENEFITS AND INTRODUCTIO~ OF SECRETARY (5 MINUTES) • The protection of battlefield landscapes will stand the test of time. Every acre we save is an investment in our country's future. There can be no more lasting and fitting tribute than protecting the sites where the Civil War 's outcome was decided - the battlefields them.selves. • Preserved battlefields can be economic engines for local communi ties - creating jobs , driving tourism , and protecting valuable open space. • Visitors to battlefields tend to spend more and stay longer than other tomists at other attractions. Last year alone , Antietam National Battlefield was hosted more than 350,000 tourists , one of the higl1est visitation totals on record . • In 2015 , visitors to Washington County , where we stand today , had a direct consumer benefit of $10 .3 million for the county. There is little doubt that preserved battlefields are a boon for local communities. 4 ___,----{Commented [AGl ]: Asoftheendof2016 Commented [A62 ]: Have supported? The NPF project is from D.'...2!!Jj Il2lWi Theo~twoarefrom • In addition, battlefields are outdoor classrooms; the Trust has invested considerable resources in its education initiatives, becoming a nonprofit leader in providing online history resources, including videos, animated maps, and mobile apps. • At a time when many schools find it difficult to make ends meet, the Civil War Trust provides educators with free resources that encourage students to connect with history in dynamic and innovative ways. • Our annual National Teacher Institute enables teachers to bring history and education alive for thousands of students. Our Generations Program, developed to help young people engage with history, holds family-friendly events at Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War sites, attracting more than 5,000 participants in the past 2 years. • The Trust, along with our other battlefield partners – especially the National Park Foundation and National Park Service – will continue to explore new initiatives to connect Americans with these battlefields so they better understand how the actions of those who fought here translate to the America we know today. • As a veteran of the Marine Corps, these fields have a special meaning to me, as living memorials to the soldiers who fought here as well as fields for training the modern American military. • Professional military education tours, traditionally called “staff rides,” are frequently conducted on preserved battlefields and are an important element of U.S. Armed Forces training. • On these staff rides, which are often led by military instructors or historians, soldiers learn valuable lessons and skills by studying historic terrain in person and placing themselves in the shoes of combat commanders from long ago. • The Maryland Campaign and the Battle of Antietam provide exceptional opportunities for military education. According to National Park Service estimates, the Antietam National Battlefield hosts between 30 and 50 staff rides a year. • As a military veteran himself, former Navy SEAL Secretary Zinke appreciates these battlefields as well – as a place of history, of sacrifice, reflection, and education. • It is our great honor to have Secretary Zinke here. A former Congressman from Montana, Sec. Zinke is a friend of preservation and American history. • It is my distinct honor to welcome the 51st Secretary of the Interior of the United States, the Honorable Ryan Zinke. 5 DIRECTION: Ask Secretary Zinke to the podium. SECRETARY RYAN ZINKE – SUGGESTED KEYNOTE REMARKS (7-10 MINUTES) • Secretary Zinke, please considering sharing with the audience your interest and enthusiasm in American battlefields, and what they mean to you. • You may want to discuss the role of the National Park Service in preserving and maintaining America’s most famous battlegrounds, and how NPS relies on nonprofit partners like the Civil War Trust to accomplish its mission. • Additionally, you may want to give some background on the American Battlefield Protection Program and its Battlefield Land Grants Program, which the Trust and its partners utilize to acquire unprotected battlefield land across the country. • A little history: the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission was created in 1990 to prioritize America’s battlefields and identify cost-effective ways to preserve these sites. • It also recommended the creation of the Battlefield Land Grant Program, a matching grant program administered by the American Battlefield Protection Program, that is designed work within the private sector market place to preserve battlefields. • It is one of the most successful land preservation tools in the country, and has been used to save more than 27,000 acres of Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields to date. • Preserved battlefields are our link to the past, and these landscapes offer us the chance to look back and understand the events that transpired here, and how they shaped the country we know today. • Today, I am pleased to announce 23 new grants totaling more than $7.2 million to protect 1,196 acres at 19 Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields. They are (these will be visually represented on a poster): o o o o o o o Prairie Grove, Ark.; South Mountain and Williamsport, Md.; Brices Cross Roads, Miss.; Fort Ann and Sackets Harbor, N.Y.; Brandywine, Pa.; Eutaw Springs, S.C.; Fort Donelson, Tenn.; 6 o Nine battlefields in Virginia: Appomattox Courthouse, Fredericksburg, Gaines Mill, Kelly’s Ford, Malvern Hill, New Market, Second Manassas, Third Winchester, and Trevilian Station, Va.; o Shepherdstown, W.Va. • It should be noted that this is the first time the Battlefield Land Grant Program has been used to preserve a War of 1812 site – Sackets Harbor in New York – since the program was expanded in December 2014 to include the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. • The National Park Service protects 417 sites that paint a full picture of the United States of America, from Antietam to the Grand Canyon, and from Denali to Dry Tortugas. • Years of neglect and delay have resulted in a $12 billion backlog of deferred maintenance projects at our national parks. At America’s 25 national battlefield parks, there currently exists a $229 million backlog. That is no way to preserve our history, and this administration is taking steps to rectify this situation. • In April, I was proud to announce President Trump’s decision to donate his first quarterly salary as president to the National Park Service’s battlefield parks. • Today, I am announcing that this contribution, totaling $79,000, will be given to Antietam National Battlefield, specifically for the upkeep and maintenance of the monuments on the battlefield. • The Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save Historic Foundation have agreed to match the President’s generous challenge donation and – as a result – the President’s 79,000 has generated a total of $264,212 for maintenance at Antietam. • The gift of the President and the three nonprofit groups will go toward preservation of the historic Newcomer House, along with replacement of 5,000 linear feet of deteriorated rail fencing along the Hagerstown Turnpike where some of the most intense fighting of the battle occurred. I want to invite the Civil War Trust, the National Park Foundation and the Save Historic Foundation to return to the podium to present a check to the National Park Service to match the President’s donation (nonprofit donation: $185,212). DIRECTION: Have Jim Lighthizer, Will Shafroth, John Nau, Susan Trail, and a representative of the Save Historic Antietam Foundation return to podium for photo op. • Preserving and maintaining these sites, especially projects like we’re celebrating today, provides future generations a place to reflect on the heroism, sacrifice and 7 determination of American soldiers throughout history, and the principles for which they fought. I am humbled to work toward such a remarkable goal. DIRECTION: Ask Susan to make concluding remarks. SUSAN TRAIL – ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & CLOSING REMARKS (3-4 MINUTES) • Thanks again to Sec. Zinke, John Nau, Will Shafroth and Jim Lighthizer, and to everyone who came out to Antietam today. • Please recognize VIPs in audience not previously recognized. We will provide a short list during the event. • To all of our friends, partners and members, especially those of you here today, thank you for making it possible to continue our mission, to keep these hallowed grounds preserved forever. 8 Speaker Biographies Susan Trail, Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield Susan Trail was named superintendent of Antietam National Battlefield in 2011. Before that, she served as superintendent of Monocacy National Battlefield for eight years. Trail was also assistant superintendent at Antietam, cultural resource manager at C&O Canal National Historic Park and supervisory archaeologist at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Trail is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. O. James Lighthizer, President, Civil War Trust Jim’s years of public service began in 1979 when he was elected to the Maryland State Legislature. In 1982, he was elected to the first of two terms as Anne Arundel County Executive. During his tenure as county executive, he established a county farmland protection program and embarked on an aggressive waterfront park acquisition effort. In 1991, Jim was appointed as Maryland’s Secretary of Transportation, where he created an unprecedented program that to date has saved more than 4,500 acres of Civil War battlefield. In December 1999, Jim accepted the presidency of the Civil War Preservation Trust, a new organization created by the merger of two other national battlefield preservation groups. When Jim took the reins, the fledgling organization had 22,000 members and its predecessor organizations had saved 7,000 acres in the previous 13 years. During Jim’s tenure as President of the Trust, the group has saved 34,000 additional acres, and now boasts 55,000 members nationwide. Will Shafroth, President and CEO, National Park Foundation Will Shafroth joined the National Park Foundation as president and CEO in July of 2015. In this role, he oversees the Foundation’s work, including its operations, philanthropic support through individual and foundation giving, corporate partnerships, and its promotion of the National Park Service Centennial celebration. Shafroth leads the Foundation’s efforts toward the success of its mission to enrich America’s national parks and programs by providing a measure of excellence made possible through private support. He has more than three decades of experience working to advance conservation and outdoor recreation. In September 2013, Shafroth launched Red Sheep Consulting to support strategic philanthropy, aiding nonprofit leaders in achieving their goals, and assisting conservation groups in navigating the complexities of Washington, D.C. Prior to establishing Red Sheep Consulting, Shafroth served as Counselor to the Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar. In that role, he was responsible for developing and executing a 21st-century conservation and recreation agenda for America’s land, water, and wildlife. Shafroth also served as principal deputy assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior. Prior to his work at Interior, Shafroth served as executive director of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund and the Colorado Conservation Trust and chairman of the Land Trust Alliance and Resources Legacy Fund. 9 John Nau, Chairman Emeritus, Civil War Trust In May 2011, John L. Nau, III, concluded two successful terms as chairman of the Board of the Civil War Trust. Beyond his involvement with the Civil War Trust, Nau has a long history of leadership within other history- and preservation-minded organizations. He has served as multi-term chairman of both the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the Texas Historical Commission and sits on the Board of Directors of the National Parks Foundation. On July 1, 2011, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell appointed Nau to serve on the Board of Visitors of his alma mater, the University of Virginia. He serves in leadership capacities with a variety of charitable entities and is president and chief executive officer of Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P., the nation’s largest distributor of Anheuser-Busch products and the number one beer distributor in Texas. Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary, Department of the Interior Ryan Zinke was sworn in as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior on March 1, 2017. A fifth-generation Montanan and former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, Ryan Zinke built one of the strongest track records in the 114th Congress on championing sportsmen’s access, conservation, regulatory relief, forest management, responsible energy development, and smart management of federal lands. Zinke is widely praised for his voting record supporting the Teddy Roosevelt philosophy of managing public lands, which calls for multiple-use to include economic, recreation and conservation. As Secretary of the Interior, Zinke leads an agency with more than 70,000 employees who are stewards for 20 percent of the nation’s lands, including national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges and other public lands. The department oversees the responsible development of conventional and renewable energy supplies on public lands and waters; is the largest supplier and manager of water in the 17 Western states; and upholds trust responsibilities to the 567 federally recognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. Ryan Zinke represented the state of Montana in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2014. Before that he served in the Montana State Senate from 2009 to 2011, but the bulk of his public service was 23 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer. Zinke enlisted in the Navy in 1985 and was soon selected to join the elite force where he would build an honorable career until his retirement in 2008. He retired with the rank of Commander after leading SEAL operations across the globe, including as the Deputy and Acting Commander of Joint Special Forces in Iraq and two tours at SEAL Team Six. Zinke was the first Navy SEAL elected to the U.S. House and is the first SEAL to serve as a cabinet secretary. Zinke holds a Geology degree from the University of Oregon, where he was an All-PAC 10 football player; a Master’s degree in Business Finance from National University; and a Master’s degree in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. Ryan and his wife Lolita (Lola) have three children and two granddaughters. Zinke is proud to be an adopted member of the Assiniboine Sioux Tribe at the Fort Peck Reservation in Northeast Montana. 10 United States Department of the Interior Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary Youngstown, OH July 25, 2017 FINAL 1 TRIP SUMMARY THE TRIP OF THE SECRETARY TO Youngstown, OH July 25, 2017 Weather: Youngstown, OH High 76º, Low 59º; Partly Cloudy; 10% Chance of Precipitation Time Zone: Youngstown, OH Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) Advance:​ Security Advance Advance Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Rusty Roddy Cell Phone: (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6) Traveling Staff: None Attire: Business Attire 2 Tuesday, July 25, 2017 Washington, DC → Youngstown, OH → Washington, DC 2:50-3:30pm EDT: Depart Department of the Interior en route Andrews Air Force Base (KADW) Vehicle Manifest: Secretary’s Vehicle: RKZ Ben Collins 3:30-3:40pm EDT: Arrive Andrews Air Force Base (KADW) & Board Air Force One 4:15pm EDT: The President & Mrs. Trump arrive Andrews Air Force Base & Board Air Force One 4:25pm EDT5:25pm EDT: Wheels up Washington, DC (DCA) en route Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport (KYNG) Flight: Air Force One Principals: POTUS The First Lady RKZ Secretary Rick Perry Secretary David Shulkin Flight time: ~1 hour 5:25pm EDT: Wheels down Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport (KYNG) Location: Air Reserve Station Building 407 3796 King - Graves Road Vienna, Ohio 44473 5:25-5:35pm EDT: Proceed to Motorcade Vehicle & Await POTUS Arrival to Motorcade 5:35-5:55pm EDT: Depart Airport en route AMVETS Post 44 Location: AMVETS Post 44 Northside Rear Entrance 205 Elm Street Struthers, OH 44471 Vehicle Manifest: Secretary’s Vehicle: RKZ Rusty Roddy Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Ben Collins 5:55-6:00pm EDT: Arrive Salute to American Heroes Event & Proceed to Offstage Announce Area Attendees: Terry Stocker, Mayor of Struthers, OH 150 invited service members and veterans Press: Pool Press 6:00-6:35pm EDT: Participate in Salute to American Heroes Event Backdrop: American flag, Ohio flag, Armed Services flags, Red, White & Blue Salute to American Heroes step & repeat banner, local veterans Staging: Podium with Presidential seal & mic; ground level wooden floor stage 3 Program: Note: Offstage announce of Secretary Rick Perry Secretary Rick Perry delivers remarks (2 minutes) & introduces RKZ RKZ delivers remarks (2 minutes) & introduces Secretary David Shulkin Secretary David Shulkin delivers remarks (2 minutes) & introduces POTUS POTUS delivers remarks Prior to speaking, Secretaries Perry, Zinke & Shulkin wait in offstage announce area until being announced to the stage. After speaking, Secretaries Perry, Zinke & Shulkin stand stage right while POTUS delivers remarks 6:35-6:40pm EDT: Proceed to Motorcade Vehicle & Await POTUS Arrival to Motorcade 6:40-6:50pm EDT: Depart AMVETS Post 44 en route Covelli Center Location: Covelli Center Rear Loading Dock Entrance 229 East Front Street Youngstown, Ohio 44503 Vehicle Manifest: Secretary’s Vehicle: RKZ Rusty Roddy Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Ben Collins 6:50-7:00pm EDT: Arrive Covelli Center & Proceed to Staff & Guest Viewing Area Location: Covelli Center arena floor Front of Section 218 Note: POTUS & the First Lady will participate in photo op with local Supporters prior to rally 7:00-7:45pm EDT: Make America Great Again Rally Attendance: 7,000 7:45-8:00pm EDT: Proceed to Motorcade Vehicle & Await POTUS Arrival to Motorcade Note: POTUS & the First Lady will participate in photo op with law enforcement at conclusion of rally prior to departure 8:00-8:20pm EDT: Depart Covelli Center en route Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport (KYNG) Location: Air Reserve Station Building 407 3796 King - Graves Road Vienna, Ohio 44473 Vehicle Manifest: Secretary’s Vehicle: RKZ Rusty Roddy Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Ben Collins 8:20-8:30pm EDT: Arrive Airport & Board Air Force One 8:30pm EDT- 4 9:35pm EDT: Wheels up Youngstown - Warren Regional Airport (KYNG) en route Washington, DC (KADW) Flight: Air Force One Principals: POTUS The First Lady RKZ Secretary Rick Perry Secretary David Shulkin Flight time: ~1 hour, 5 minutes 9:35-9:45pm EDT: Wheels down Andrews Air Force Base & Board Vehicle 9:45-10:00pm EDT: Depart Andrews Air Force Base en route Residence Vehicle Manifest: Secretary’s Car: RKZ Ben Collins 5 United States Department of the Interior Official Travel Schedule of the Secretary Antietam National Battlefield July 5, 2017 FINAL 1 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 - 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) 2 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 - 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 4 Drive Time: Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ~1 hour, 30 minutes without traffic 5 Ryan Douglas Nelson of Idaho to be Solicitor, Department of the Interior. Mr. Nelson is a seasoned attorney with broad experience advising government and corporate executives in the public and private sector. Mr. Nelson has worked for all three branches of government. He served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice, where he managed the natural resource, wildlife and appellate sections of the Division, and as Deputy General Counsel for the White House Office of Management and Budget. He also served as Special Counsel for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and as a law clerk for the Senate Legal Counsel. After graduating from BYU Law School with Honors, Mr. Nelson clerked for Judge Henderson on the DC Circuit and for Richard Mosk and Charles Brower on the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal in The Hague, The Netherlands. Mr. Nelson was an associate at Sidley Austin and is currently General Counsel for Idaho-based wellness company, Melaleuca, Inc. He has argued 13 federal courts of appeals cases on complex environmental and constitutional issues. Mr. Nelson resides in his hometown of Idaho Falls, Idaho, with his wife, Barbara Baer Nelson, and their seven children. SUPPORT FOR DAVID BERNHARDT, DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR NOMINEE On April 28, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated David Bernhardt to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Given his notable and extensive prior experience at the Department of the Interior and in the Commonwealth of Virginia, he has received broad support from his former colleagues, the sporting and conservation community, and Indian Country, including notable mentions such as the following: • "We believe Mr. Bernhardt is well positioned to help lead the Department of the Interior in a manner that respects and upholds the federal government's trust and treaty responsibilities to Indian tribes and empowers tribal communities to exercise greater self-determination." - National Congress of American Indians (5/2512017). • "I have known and worked with David Bernhardt for more than IO years and could not be more pleased with his nomination for Deputy Secretary of the lnterior ... He is a man with personal and professional integrity that is beyond reproach and has always advocated for the proper implementation of the law." -Dale Hall, CEO, Ducks Unlimited, and former Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (4/2812017). • "Mr. Bernhardt is a dedicated hunter-conservationist, and he is committed to facilitating the economic and conservation benefits that result from hunting. He has extensive knowledge and experience in crafting solutions to complex problems of restoring wildlife habitat and developing economic incentives and markets for conservation actions." -Boone and Crockett Club (5/11/2017). • "Dave Bernhardt is an excellent choice to be Deputy Secretary. After I became Secretary of the Interior, Dave was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be the Solicitor, Interior's highest ranking legal officer. Dave provided wide counsel based on thoroughly understanding issues being decided. He is thoughtful and fair. The Solicitor's Office, Interior political and career staff and the Department's diverse stakeholders respected Dave's intellect, leadership and management skill. I commend President Trump and Secretary Zinke for selecting Dave to help manage a Department that has operations in all 50 states and many parts of the world." - Former Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne (4/28/2017). • "Given Mr. Bernhardt's familiarity with our Tribe's story and his stellar qualifications, we believe that Mr. Bernhardt is well-positioned to help lead the Department of the Interior in a manner that respects the federal responsibility to Indian tribes and empowers tribal communities to exercise greater self-determination." Southern Ute Indian Tribe (5117/2017). • "During his tenure at DOI, David was responsible for drafting a ten year plan to implement President George W. Bush's Executive Order 13443, which expanded hunting opportunities on federal lands, as well as the management of game species and their habitats. He clearly understands the vital role hunters play in conserving our natural resources." - National Rifle Association of America (5117/2017). • "Mr. Bernhardt's extensive experience with the diverse responsibilities and mandates of the Department and its agencies will allow him to move quickly into a leadership role and ensure a smooth transition ... Mr. Bernhardt's significant experience will ensure that issues are assessed and addressed quickly." - Delta Waterfowl (51512017). Other support includes the Archery Trade Association; Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; Camp Fire Club of America; Colorado Water Congress; Colorado Water District; Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation; Conservation Force; Dallas Safari Club; Family Farm Alliance; Gila River Indian Community; Houston Safari Club; Masters of Foxhounds Association & Foundation; Mule Deer Foundation; National Cattlemen's Beef Association; National Shooting Sports Foundation; National Wild Turkey Federation; Oneida Indian Nation; Orion -The Hunter's Institute; Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable; Penobscot Nation; Pheasants Forever; Professional Outfitters and Guides of America; Public Lands Council; Quail Forever; Quality Deer Management Association; Quapaw Tribe; Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Safari Club International; Seneca Nation of Indians; Shikar-Safari Club; Sportsmen's Alliance; Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership; Wild Sheep Foundation; Wildlife Forever; Wildlife Management Institute; and Wildlife Mississippi. NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS May25, 2017 HonorableLisa Murkowski,Chair Committeeon Energy & Natural Resources United States Senate Washington,DC 205I 0 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Re: Support for David Bernhardtas DeputySecretaryof the Departmentof Interior PRESIDENT BrlanCladooally ~ Ta Dear Chairman Murkowski, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT FawnSharp Quinautt IndianNB1ion On behalf of the National Congressof AmericanIndians, I am writing to express our support for David Bernhardt's nominationto serve as Deputy Secretary for the Departmentof Interior.The NationalCongressof American Indiansadvocates for policies that promotetribal sovereigntyand a strong government-to-government relationshipbetween Tribal Nationsand the United States, and we believe that Mr. Bernhardtpossessesthe perspective,knowledge,and skills to serve as an able proponentof such policies. RECORDINGSECRETARY AaronPayment S8ullSte.MatieTr.beolCltipptlwa Indiansol Miclllg81t TREASURER W,RonAIJen J.wnesfownS'IOdamTn!:le REGIONAL VICE• PRESIDENTS ALASKA J8ffflsaac NBIJW Vl1aged TanllCl'OA As you know, Mr. Bernhardtworkedfor the Administrationunder PresidentBush and gained extensive experiencewith tribal governmentissues during that time. We beli~vehe understandsthe complexchallengesfor economicdevelopment,law enforcement,educationand transportationon tribal lands, and the need to support tribal solutionsto address those challenges.Mr. Bernhardtalso has experience workingon tribal water rights, an issuethat is vital to our future. EASTERNOKlAHOMA JoeByrd C1let0ll88 Nation GREATPLAINS LanyWrfght, Jr. An:& TadNebtaslca MIDWEST RogerRader A:llcagar,&nddRltawatOmi NORTHEAST LanceGum!,s Sllblnacodc lndiBnNBtiOII N0RTHWl:ST MetSheldon. Jr. Tcdal/pTlitles PACIFIC Jack Potter,Jr. Red:tilgRsnthetia ROCKYMOUNTAIN DamnOld Coyote CrowNalion SOUTHEAST uny To.nsend In his earlier work, Mr. Bernhardtplacedconsiderablefocus on trust mismanagementlitigation.Most of that litigationhas since been settled, and NCAI is · encouraginga new focus on collaborationwith tribal governmentsin implementing the Indian Trust Asset ManagementReformAct of 2016. Together with Tribal Nations and Congress,we are startinga new path towards self-determinationand economicdevelopmentin tribal land management,and we urge continuingthe restorationof the tribal land base to addressthe land loss and fractionationthat are the legacy of failed policy eras of the past. l.aml:l8f,Tnbe SOUTHERNPLAINS UanaOn:nen A'aii&Bln:Jd~Nation SOUTHWEST JoeGan:la ONmyCMilgehAdb WESTERN BNce!BMdO CJre fllcfanTlifle ExecuTIVE DIRECTOR Jacquellfte Pata We believe Mr. Bernhardtis well positionedto help lead the Departmentof the Interior in a manner that respectsand upholdsthe federal government's trust and treaty responsibilitiesto Indiantribes and empowerstribal communitiesto exercise greater self-determination.We urge the approvalof Mr. Bernhardt's nominationby the Senate Committeeon Energyand NaturalResources. Thank you for your leadershipon this importantmatter. 1»igit NCAIHEADQUARTERS 1516P Street. N.W. 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" I am excited to announce the President and I have selected Da ve Be rnhardt to help me lead the Inte rior Department." said Secretary Zinke . "Bernhardt's exte nsive experie nce serving under former Interior Secretaries Norton and Kempthome and his esteemed legal career is exactly what is needed to help streamline government and make the Interior and our public lands work for the American economy." · "Dave. Bernhardt is an excellent choice to be Deputy Secretary. After I became Secretary of the Interior, Dave was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be the Solicitor, Interior's highest rankinglegal officer. Dave provided wide counsel based on thoroughly understanding issues being decided. He is thoughtful and fair. The Solicitor's Office, Interior political and career staff and the Department's diverse stakeholders respected Dave's intellect, leadership and management skill. I commend President Trump and Secretary Zinke for selecting Dave to help manage a Department that has operations in all 50 states and many parts of the world,11 said fonner Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthome. Bernhardt is an avid hunter and fisherman and recently served on the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has previously served as the United States Commissioner to the International Boundary Commission, U.S. and Canada. From 2001 and 2009, he held several positions within the Deparbnent of the Interior, including serving as Solicitor. Previously he served then-Secretary Norton as a deputy solicitor, deputy chief of staff and counselor to the Secretary. and as director of congressional and legislative affairs and counselor to the Secretary. Currently, Bernhardt chairs the natural resource law practice at Brownstein, Hyatt Farber and Schreck, LLP. A native of Rifle, Colorado, Bernhardt earned a B.A. from the University of Northam Colorado. He graduated with honors from the George Washington University National Law Center and is admitted to various state and federal court bars. He is married to Gena Bemharclt. They have two children. and reside in Arlington, Virginia. The position of Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior is the Chief Operating Officer of the Department and Bemhardt's nomination is subject to confirmation by the United States Senate. ti## AN \fay 17.2017 U.S . Senator Cory Gardner 354 Russell Buildin"'" Washington . D.C. 20510 Re: Support for David Bernhardt to be Deput Secretary for the Department of Interior Dear Senator Gardner. On behalf of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. [ am wr iting to express our support for David Bernhardt's nomination to serve as Deput y Secretary for the Department of Interior. Our Tribe advocates for policies that promote Indi an energ_ developmem, tribal sovereignty. Indian selfdetermination, and a positi ve government-to-government relation hip between Indian tribes and the Un ited States. As you know. Indian country faces man y challenges, including reconsolidating fractionated lands, tribal economic development. and providing quality programs and services to tribal members. After decades of disciplined governance and energy resource development. our Tribe ha! buill an economy that is balanced mature. and diversified . ft is no exaggeration to say that our economy is the engine of grow1h and household incomes in southwe t Colorado. A a result. our Tribe has long been invol ve d in helping the Congress and federal agencies ·hape a rational, pro-development energy policy. As a nat ive of Colorado. Mr. Bernhardt is a\,l.:areof our Tribe's unique history, particu larly the rol that meaningful self -determination coupled with prudent energy development has pla ye d in achieving economic prosperity for our Tr ibe our tribal members. and surrounding communities . Given Mr. Bernhardt's familiarity with our Tribc·s sto ry and his ste llar qualifications we believe chat Mr. Bernhardt is well-positioned to hdp lead the Departmem of the fnterior in a manner that respects the federal tru t responsibil ity to Indian tribes and empowers tribal communities to exercise greater self -determination. We urge swift approval of Ir. Bernhardt's nomination by the Senate Committee on Energ and atural Resources. Thank you for your leadership on this importa nt matter. Sincerely, ~--~~ Clement J. r-rost Chaim1an P . O . Box 737 • lGNACIO. CO 81137 • P11n NE : 970 - 563 - 0J00 BE N.,l !O:SAL RIFLE ,\,!,CJ(.I INSTITUTE ,\ I IL•;-; 01 :\ .\11:IU C.~ FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION 11250 \.\·.,P l F, i\(11 I RO\P r.\lRI-.-\X, \'iH<,l;-;f I !lOJ O _\NRA Officeof1J:i:h.tccu1r:eDzr,xwr CHRIS W. Cox Mayl7,20!7 ·111eHonorable Milch McC01rncll Senate Majority Leader 317 Russell Senale Oniee Building Wash ingt on. D.C. 20510 The Honorable Charles E. Schwner Senate Minority Leader 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Majority Leader McConne ll and Minority Leader Schumer: Jam writing to express the >lational Rille Association·s support for David Bernhardt's nomination as Deputy Secretary, U.S. Depar tment of the interior (001). Originally from Rifle, Colorado, David is an avid hunter, shooter, and fisherman. His commitment to preserving America 's wildlife resources is rooted in his own experience as an ouldoorsman. David has extensive knowledge of DOr s operations, having served rhe Department in multiple capacities throughout his career. In 2006 he was unanimously confirmed by the U.S . Sena te for the position of Sol icitor. DO r s third-ranking o fficial and chief legal officer. In that role, he provided a wide range of adv ice and counsel to various DOI agencies on legal and policy matters . or ln addition, David served on the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries for the Commonwea lth Virginia, where he currently lives with his wife and children . This expe1ience has provided him with an w1derslanding of the importanc e of federa l-stale partnersh ips in managing Ame rica 's fish and wildlife populations. During his tenure at DOI, David was responsible for drafting a ten year plan to imp lement President George W. Bush's Exec utive Order 13443, which expanded hunting opport unities on federal lands , as well as the management of game spec ies and their habitats. He clear ly understand s the vital role hunters pla y in conservi ng our natural res o urces. For these reasons, the NRA asks that the Senate quick ly confirm David Bern h ardt for the position of Deputy Secretary at DO I. Sincere ly. ..... C'hris W. Cox ,·"·, \11 DELTA \\' -\T FH.H )\\' I 1'-lay5. 2017 The I lonL1rnbleLisa \lurk o\, ski Chairman Committc..:c..: 011Enc..:rgyand ~atural Rc..:sourcc..: s 522 I-Inn, enate Onice Bui lding Washington. DC 20510 lh: I lunorabk 1'bria Cant\\ell Ra11h.i11g tvkmbc.;r Co111111it1c..:e on l·.ncrgy and Natural Resources 511 I Ian ·c:nalt.:Onicc..:Auilding \\'ashington . DC 20510 Dear Chairman \furh.o\\ ·sh.i and R,1nking 1'11:'.mbc.;r Cant\,dl : Dd ta \Vaterfo\\ ·I is ,,-riting toda) in :mppon 01·the no111ina1i on or i\fr. Dm·id Bernhardt as De put~ Secretar~ or the Department or Interior. .'\s an organization committe d to thc future or ducks and dud hunting. ,,e believe ivlr. Bernh ardt has the expe ric.;ncc.;. t:Xpt:nise <.1 11<.lrn luc..:snecessary to consc 1Tc our ,·as! and cli,,crse natural resources \\'hik serving hunters. anglers nnd conservat ionists in this critic.;ally imponam role. ;-.1r.Bernhardt de, ·eloped an early appreciation for hunting. fishing and public lands ,,hilc gro" ing up in Colorado. and these expe riences ha\'c.;had a signilicant impact on his \\·oriel ,·ic"· and professional life. \\ 'c bclie,e it is critical !) important that the Oc.;panrnL·nt of the lllli.!riorshare.;these core ,·alues as one l1r the primar~· constituenc ies or Depanme ,11arc tile.;111 illiL1 11surhuntt.Tsand anglers whu cherish the opc..:n spal:es and access provided by our nat ion· s pub!ii.:lands. \ Ir. Bernhardt ·s extcnsi, ·e ex pc.;r ii::ncc.;,, ith the:di\ ersl.!n.:sponsibiI itil.!s and mandates or the Dcpanmcnt an,c ,\\l()< J' ~ ~-52' .L,," , l:,:..,_ ·- RVA RVDA~ Int t,JI u,al Fri0.- 1 ~I) ij;~NPHA ,,. 00 _,, 11 CIIA T10 H V t fflC\l tNOU UI t 4U O(J A f10H ' • ,, ·· ... lh ,H ----~----------- -- --..._._ - - -- May 15, 2017 The Hono rable Lisa Murkowski, Chairman Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United State s Senate 304 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington , D.C. 20510 VIA FAX 202-224-6163 Dear Chairman Murkows ki: The Outdoo r Recreat ion Industry Roundt able (ORIR) supports the President's nomination of David Longly Bernhardt to serve as Deput y Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, an appointment of great importance to t he outdoor recreation industry . As t he stewa rd of more than 25% of the nation 's land-ba se - including prime recreation sites on public lands and w aters drawing more than a billion visits annually- the Department is of vital importance to our industry and its customers. Many of us have known David Bernhar dt for years through his prior pub lic service at the Department. We have found him responsive, int elligent and committed to cooperation among government agencies at all levels and the recreation communit y's private sector . He understands that we manufactu re, sell and service equipm ent ranging from RVs to boats, skis to fishing equipment and much more that make being outd oors fun. He understands that our industry has designed, built and now operates ski areas and lodging, campgrounds and marinas on pub lic lands, and provides outfitter and guid e services - again, helpin g Americans enjoy and ben efit from the shared legacy of our nat ional parks, nat ional forests, nationa l w ildlife refuges, vast BLMmanaged assets, the waters overseen by the Bureau of Reclamation and mor e. David grew up with an app reciat ion of t he outdoors in and arou nd Rifle, Colorado, and those experiences have shaped his prior itie s and outlook . We w orked with him in his role as Inte rior's Director of Congressional Affairs on numer ous issues, includin g the crafting of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, and later dur ing his service as the department's Deputy Chief of Staff and Solicito r. The Department needs leadership fr om tho se aware of the complexities of balancing recr eation , conservation and commodity purpo ses - and a person who unde rstand s t hat t here are usually solut ions t o even very difficul t matter s if time is invested in under stand ing the full range of alternatives and then gaining broad buy-in by the range of interests invo lved in Interio r top ics. Those leadin g the Department of th e Interi or w ill play a central ro le in determining whether the outdoor recreation industry , now estim ated to generate $887 bi llion in annua l spending 1200 G Str eet , NW • Suite 650 • Was hin gton, DC 20005 • 202-682-9530 Letter to the Hon. LisaMurkowski May 15, 2017, PageTwo and supporting some 7 .6 million jobs, will continue to grow and generate economic and health benefits and support long term community sustainabilityin areaswith major public lands. We are convincedthat Mr. Bernhardtwill respondto thesechallengesand assistSecretaryZinkein very positiveways. We respectfully request that this letter and its messageof support be included in the record of the May 18, 2017,confirmationhearingby your committee on this nomination. TheOutdoor RecreationIndustryRoundtableis comprisedof America'sleadingoutdoor recreation trade associations,representingthousandsof U.S.businesses that produceand provide equipment,gear,apparel,vehiclesand servicesfor some150 million Americanswho enjoy our nation'spublic lands,waterways,and byways.Spanningoutdoor recreationalactivitiessuchas boating,fishing,hunting, camping,snowsportsand powersports,and includingrecreational vehicles,outdoor equipment and clothingusedto pursuethese activities,the Outdoor Recreation IndustryRoundtableis dedicatedto growingdiverseoutdoor participation,expandingrecreational accessfor Americansand promoting conservation.More information on ORIRis attached. We look forward to working with Mr. Bernhardtandthe team at the Departmentof Interior to advancethe outdoor recreationsector,grow jobs in the U.S.,and ensurerobust public accessand treasuredexperiencesin the outdoorsthat alsoboostour nation's physicaland mental well-being~ Sincerely, AmericanRecreationCoalition ArcheryTradeAssociation BoatU.S. InternationalSnowmobileManufacturersAssociation Marine RetailersAssociationof America MotorcycleIndustryCouncil NationalAssociationof RV Parksand Campgrounds (ARVC) NationalMarine ManufacturersAssociation NationalParkHospitalityAssociation NationalShootingSportsFoundation,Inc. RecreationVehicleDealersAssociation RecreationVehicleIndustryAssociation RecreationalOff-HighwayVehicleAssociation SpecialtyEquipmentMarket Association SpecialtyVehicleInstituteof America cc: Members, Energyand Natural ResourcesCommittee,United StatesSenate May 23. 2017 The Honorabk Cory Gardner United States Senate Washington. D.C. 20510 (\·ia email) Dear Senator Gardner: On behal r of the Colorado Ri\·er Wmer Consc1Yation District. I write to endorse and urge your suppon for confirmation or David Bernhardt as Deputy Secretary tor the Department of the Interior. The Colorado Ri\·er District has enjoyed \\·orking \\·ith Da\·id in a rn riety of capacit ies in the past. We have worked with David Bernhardt on both lcgislati,·e and regulatory issues. He has always been advocate !or \\·estern water and a problem-soh ·er. :Vlr. Bernhardt is highly qualified for this position. 1-k spent his youth in Rin e. Colorado and learned \\ater policy and water law from such exemplar~ mentors as Russell George and Scott Ylclnnis. More recently. his se1Yiceas the Solicitor !or the Department of the Interior and his other D.C. expe rience will serve him and Interior extremely well in this new position. As a longtime ad\·ocatc for western \\·acer. coupled \\·ith his understanding of both the legislative and regulatory process make him highly qualified 10 serve in this posit ion. The Department and the nation would be well scn ·ed 10 ha\·e someone with David·s qualifications and persona l integrity in this position. The Colorado River District encourages your support and that or the US Senate for the prompt confirm ation or· David Bernhardt as Deputy Secretary. Department or the Interior. Sincere!). R. Eric Kuhn. General Manager 201 Centennia l Street / PO Box 1120 • Glenwood Springs , CO 81602 (970) 945-8522 • (970 ) 945-8799 Fax www .ColoradoR1ver01str ict org Col !/ -·7)- 1. ~ ,Q Doug Keki.plr Executive Director 11gw:rGiti~ .-.,) Andy Colos imo Federal Affairs Comm ittee Chair - ) Chris Treese Federa l Affa irs Commit t ee Vice Chair P.O. Box 216 Protecting Water for Western Irrigat ed Ag ricultur e Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (54 l )-892 -6244 www.f'amil y farma lliancc.org May I S. 20 17 The Honorable Lisa Murkowski. Chairwoman The Honorable Maria Ca ntwell. Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and \'atural Resource~ 304 Dirksen Senate Building Washington, DC 20 5 10 Dear Cha irman Mu rkowsk i, Ranking iVk mber Cantwell and Members of the Commiuee: On behalf of Lhe Family Farm Alliance (Alliance). \\'e apprec iate the oppo n unity to strongly endorse Mr. David Bernhard t as the next Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Depanmcn l of the Interior (fntcr ior). The Alliance is a grassroo ts organization or family farmers . ranchers . irriga tion di:;tri<.:L s and allied industries in 16 Western states. The Alliance is focused on one mission: To ensure Lheavailability of reliable . affordab le.:irrigation water supp lies LoWt:stern l'armt:rs and ranchers . We arc also committed to the fundamental proposition rhat Western irrigated agriculture must he preserved and protected for a host of economic . sociolog ical. en,· ironmemal and national security reasons - many of which are often overlooked in the co ntext o r other national policy ckcisil)ns. Our organization worb cons truetivt::lywith many federal dt::panments and agencies . but Lhe relationship wt::have with tht::Dt:pan ment of the lllla ior - and panic ularly, with the Bureau of Reclama tion - is our c loses t. We believe Mr. Bernhardt is a strong leader: a person with ,·ision . commo n sense and high ethica l standards . We have worked with Mr. Bernhardt in the past on severa l Wes tern water issues and. as a Westerne r himself, believe he unde rstands the unique challenges faced by rural ag producas living in states where the federal government is the majorit) landow ner and plays a sign ifi cant role in the management of land and water lhal can impact. our mcmhers. Mr. Bernhan.lt has extcnsi,·c rederal polic~-lcvcl experience gained from his pub lic service both as the Department of the Interior' s chief legal counse l and as a policymaker who led efforts related lo spec ies const:rvation. co nventiona l and alternative energy dt:,·elop ment. natu ral reso urces planni ng, environmental comp liance . climate changt: and Indian affairs at Lhc Departme nt. He has a proven track record aL Interior, whe re he was unanimou.,ly confirmed in 2006 by Lht: United State!-> Senate to serve as Lhc Depan menl So licitor. Prior Loserving as Solicitor. he held several othe r high-leve l positions in Lhe Geo rge W . Bush Ad ministratio n includi ng: Deputy Solicitor. Deputy Chief of Staff. Cou nselor Lo the Secretary or tht: lntt:rior. and Director uf tht.:Office orCongress ional and Legislalivc Affairs . As Solicitor. Mr. Bt:rnhardt servt.:dwith distinc tion as tht.:Chief Legal Offic er and third ranking orlicia l at Interior. He prov ided adv ice and counsel on a wiJc range or legal and policy matters to each of lhe agencies that make up the Departm ent or the l111 crior. while leading a Learno r nearly 500 attorneys and staff. It is our hope and expectation that Mr. Bernhardt will bring a level of practical experience, empathy for rural producers, and intelligence into this position that will serve not only the interests of the Trump Administration, but also farmers and ranchers throughout the Western United States. The Family Farm Alliance respectfully requests your support of David Bernhardt's nomination as the next Deputy Secretary of Interior. We know he will serve our Nation well in this important position. Sincerely, . ') ,,•.. / (_JtU -i ( ·. -1 I /J 1- c.. ..~fe-o-<£ Patrick O'Toole President --~-~- f/ Dan Keppen Executive Director 1 AT I O 1 ti• l J Ill ,\ L \ I IO O fl ' l; \ 1'0 R1 \ I OUN () ;\ T I ON . I NC • I 1ff I t Ill, I "-" 1·t•• H " I • t r • ~ I r.., , , . • ',., • 1 ,.. . 1 : • · , •• _ , • I I • : •- • · F,u , r LAWR ENC E G. KEANE May 10. 20 17 The Honorabk Martin I kinri ch United States Senate 303 Han Senate O rfice Build ing Washington. D.C. 20510 Dear Senator I lcinrich: The I ational Shooting Sports fou ndation ( 1 SSF) is the trade association for the firearms. ammunition. hunting and recreational shooting sports industry. On bcha l r o r our nearly 13.000 member companies nationwide. we write to express our strong support for the nomination of David Bernhardt as Depul) Sccreta r:- of the United States Department ort he Interior. Ha,·ing gro,,n up huntin g and lishing in rural \\CStern Colorado on public lands outside the to,,n o r Rifle. Mr. Bernhardt remains an active sportsman and recreational shooter. In his pn.:v ious capac ity as the Solicitor o l'the Department ol' ll1e Interio r under then-Secretary Dirk Kempthorne. Mr. Bernhardt. ,,h o was unanimous!: confirmed 10 scrve. provec:part111c111 urlntc:riur ,1ho undc:r, tand s publii: land,. and "h0 , alu..:s1rui.:cmipcra1i11n"ith , 1al-.cl111ld.:r , i!>in 1hi.:bc:st i111c:r..:st u f all t\111cricans. Pl .C :md \JCB.-\ appri.:,.:iatc1h..:opp11rtu11it~1,1prcn idi.:,1t ir i11p11 11111 hch:111 · ,1r c1ur 111..:mbi.:rs - the nation·~ fooJ and libi.:rprnduc:c:rs.\\ 'i.: urg..: th..:. cnatc: to ct,11lir111 \Ir Bi.:rnhardt\, itlHHli dcla) . . inccr<.!l). ..'! . lJ,I\<.:~liason l'ri.:sic.knt Public Land, Coun.:il Craig l'ckn Pri.:, idi.:111 ,ational Cn1tk111.:11 ·s 13i.:cf.-\;soc:imion QUAPAW TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA P.O . Box765 Quapaw, OK 74363 -0765 (918) 542 - 1853 FAX(9 18) 542-4694 '.--1:iy I,. 2017 Hon. Lisa \llurkowski Chairn1an Commiucc on Energy and >!atural Resources United Simes Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Hon. ~!aria Camwell Ranking Member Commiucc on Energy and Natural Rcsoun.:cs United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 SupportJi>rDurie/ L. Ba11/wrdF FObe D<1pwySecretwT - l.,·.s. D<1parFme11F 2--W00 Fax ( 716) 532-62n PRESII>l:."NT TacldG,,rc•., TRE.-tSt·RI::R .\l,mrtn· .-\.Jnlm. Sr. nERK l.,•11itl, K. \fotc•rmcm 90 Ohi:yo· Way Allegany Territory Seneca Nation Salamanca. NY 14779 Phone(7l6)945-l790 Fax <716J 945-0150 June I, 2017 The Honorable Lisa Murkowski, Chainnan The Honorable Maria Cantwell, RankingMember Committeeon Energy & Natural Resources United States Senate Washington,DC 20S l 0 RE: Support for Nomination of Mr. David Bernhardtas Deputy Secretary of the Departmentof the Interior Dear Chainnan Murkowski and RankingMemberCantwell, I write on behalf of the Seneca Nation to support the nominationof Mr. David Bernhardtto serve as the Deputy Secretary for the Departmentof the Interior. Our support is based on our previous interactionswith Mr. Bernhardt when he served as the Solicitor for the Departmentduring the Presidencyof George W. Bush. In his previous capacity as Solicitor,Mr. Bernhardtwas asked to opine on the regulatory frameworkinvolving the interplaybetween the federal Indian Gaming RegulatoryAct and the Part 292 regulations regarding restricted fee lands.This was a complex matter that related to the SenecaNation's ability to use funds from the SenecaNation SettlementAct to purchase lands in restricted fee status and how those lands would be treated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. We found Mr. Bernhardt to be diligent,to consult with all stakeholders,to recognize the unique federal responsibility of the Departmentto tribal nations, and to fonn a record that carefully analyzed the relevant statutory and regulatoryframework.More importantly,we appreciatedMr. Bernhardt not rushing the decision,but acting in a patient and deliberate manner to ensure that whatever the decision would ultimatelybe it was supported by an adequate record and analysis. Given our prior interactions with Mr. Bernhardt,we believe that he will be a capable and competent Deputy Secretary who fully understandsthe relationshipbetween the federal governmentand tribal nations and the appropriaterole the Departmentof the Interiorhas to protect the trust assets of tribal nations but also support our self-detennination. For these reasons, we support the nominationof Mr. David Bernhard to serve as Deputy· Secretaryof the InteriorDepartment. Nya:weh, 7P/4;,;:cTodd Gates, President SENECANATIONOF INDIANS GILARIVERINDIANCOMMUNITY '£,,·ecut1ve Q_ffc ce of the (_jo1 ernor & Lieutenant (jovenwr 1 ··rutting Our Pcorlc First·· ,·, eplien 'RoeLem.) I ,11\,·r11 0 1 .'Ato11na Ly1111 .: \J1to11e I .w111,·11:1111 (,11\1•n111r June L 20 17 The Honorab le Lisa Murkow ski, Chairwoman Committee on Energy & Natural Resources United States Senate Washington. DC 205 10 RE: Support for Nom ination of Mr. David Bernhardt as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior Dear Chairwoman Murkowski. I write on behalf of the Gi la River Indian Comm unity in support of the nomination of Mr. David Bernhardt to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Department or the Interior. Our support stems from our exper ience working with Mr. Bernhardt during his previous tenure as a senior official at the Department of Interior. In particular. we negotiated extensively with Mr. Bernhardt on our water settlement- the Gila River Indian Communit y Water Rights Settlement that was enacted into law in 2004 as part or the Arizona Water Settlement s Act. Mr. Bernhardt was a tough negot iator for the Department but also understood that the Communit y had legitimate rights to water. He was able to balance his role as an advocate for the Department with the understanding that the Department had a trust responsib ility to the Commun ity. Once a final settlement was reached. the Commun ity found Mr. Bernhardt helpful in navigating the legislative process to ensure that Cong ress understood that the sett lement benefited both the Community and the Federal govern ment. As a result. the Community·s water settlement was enacted into law and brought critical water resources to the Communit y and our members. Based on our experience in negotiating and working on complex issues with Mr. Bernhardt we support his position as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. We believe he has an understanding of tribal sovereignty and the United States· trust responsibi lity to tribal nations. including the Gila River Indian Community. Sincerely. ~..-----r-- ----- Stephen Roe Lewis Governor 525 West Gu u Ki · P.O. Box 97 · Sacaton, Arizona 85 1..J.7 Telephone: 520-562-98..J.l • Fax: 520·562-98-t9 · Email: executin mail@gric.nsn.us The HonorableLisaMurkowski, Chairman Energyand Natural ResourcesCommittee United StatesSenate WashingtonDC20510 The HonorableMariaCantwell, RankingMember Energyand Natural ResourcesCommittee United StatesSenate WashingtonDC20510 May 11, 2017 DearChairwomanMurkowski and RankingMember Cantwell, The Theodore RooseveltConservationPartnership(TRCP)supports the nomination of David Bernhardt to becomethe Deputy Secretaryof the Department of the Interior. The Department of the Interior has 10 major bureaus,70,000employeesand managesmore than 500 million acresof public land. The missionof the Departmentof Interior, to protect America'sgreat outdoors and natural resourcesis of absolutely critical importanceto our nation's $887 billion outdoor recreation economy,which includesAmerica'shunters and anglers. · The importance of the Department of Interior, the chief steward of our national public lands,requires a DeputySecretarywho understandshow the department functions and understandsthe complexities associatedwith balancingthe resource needsof our country, both now, and most importantly, for future generationsof Americans.David Bernhardtwill provide much needed departmental experience to the Interior leadershipteam at a time when important natural resourcedecisionswith wide impact are being considered. The Senatedoes have a responsibility to examinethe potential conflicts of interest brought on by Mr. Bernhardt's privatelegal career, where he representedvarious parties with financial stakesin Department of the Interior decisions,and the TRCPsupportsthis examination. In our experience,we havefound Mr. Bernhardt to be fair, curious,thoughtful and committed to ensuringthe Department of the Interior lives up to its responsibility to conservethe nation's lands and resourcesfor future generations. Mr. Bernhardt also boastsa first-hand appreciationfor public lands,a critical component of his qualificationsto help lead the Department. Growingup in Rifle,Colorado,Mr. Bernhardt enjoyed hunting and fashingon national public lands.Thesesamelandswere also heavily used for oil and gas production, giving him an early perspectiveabout the necessityof balancingthe many usesof our national landscapes.Mr. Bernhardt also understandsthe closepartnershipthat must exist between the federal government and the states and our neighborsto the north and south. He served on the Boardof Gameand Inland Fisheriesfor the Commonwealthof Virginia and was the United States Commissioner to the International BoundaryCommission. In summary,we believe that David Bernhardt hasthe experience,temperament and judgment to make an excellent Deputy Secretaryfor the Department of the Interior, and we support his nomination. Whit Fosburgh Presidentand CEO Theodore RooseveltConservationPartnership United States Departtnent of the Interior NATIONALPARK SERVICE Pacific West Region 333 Bush Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104-2828 IN kl ,l'i. Y lfft-"l·R lO : 9.C. (PWR- PI) NPS- 2017-00 890 JUL1 3 2017 Mr. Jeff Ruch Execut ive Director Public Employees for Environmental Respon sibility Via ema il: jruch @peer.org 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 610 Silver Sprin g, MD 20910 Dear Mr. Ruch: Th is is our final response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated June 9, 2017 and rece ived by the National Park Service (NPS) on June 12. 2017. The Department of the Interior (DOI) trackin g number for this request is NPS- 2017-00890. Pleas e c ite this tracking number in any future communicat ion with our office regard ing your requ est. Your request stated: In April of !his y ear, Interior Secrel mJ' Ryan Zinke vi.-.ited you r area as well as Channel Islands National Park (CHIS). fl is our information thal !he National Par k Service (NPS) dispatched a boa/ lo Santa Barbara Jo pick up Sec. Z inke and orher parti es Jo lran.,porJ !hem Jo and back ./i'om CHIS. 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" I am excited to announce the President and I have selected Da ve Be rnhardt to help me lead the Inte rior Department." said Secretary Zinke . "Bernhardt's exte nsive experie nce serving under former Interior Secretaries Norton and Kempthome and his esteemed legal career is exactly what is needed to help streamline government and make the Interior and our public lands work for the American economy." · "Dave. Bernhardt is an excellent choice to be Deputy Secretary. After I became Secretary of the Interior, Dave was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be the Solicitor, Interior's highest rankinglegal officer. Dave provided wide counsel based on thoroughly understanding issues being decided. He is thoughtful and fair. The Solicitor's Office, Interior political and career staff and the Department's diverse stakeholders respected Dave's intellect, leadership and management skill. I commend President Trump and Secretary Zinke for selecting Dave to help manage a Department that has operations in all 50 states and many parts of the world,11 said fonner Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthome. Bernhardt is an avid hunter and fisherman and recently served on the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has previously served as the United States Commissioner to the International Boundary Commission, U.S. and Canada. From 2001 and 2009, he held several positions within the Deparbnent of the Interior, including serving as Solicitor. Previously he served then-Secretary Norton as a deputy solicitor, deputy chief of staff and counselor to the Secretary. and as director of congressional and legislative affairs and counselor to the Secretary. Currently, Bernhardt chairs the natural resource law practice at Brownstein, Hyatt Farber and Schreck, LLP. A native of Rifle, Colorado, Bernhardt earned a B.A. from the University of Northam Colorado. He graduated with honors from the George Washington University National Law Center and is admitted to various state and federal court bars. He is married to Gena Bemharclt. They have two children. and reside in Arlington, Virginia. The position of Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior is the Chief Operating Officer of the Department and Bemhardt's nomination is subject to confirmation by the United States Senate. ti## AN \fay 17.2017 U.S . Senator Cory Gardner 354 Russell Buildin"'" Washington . D.C. 20510 Re: Support for David Bernhardt to be Deput Secretary for the Department of Interior Dear Senator Gardner. On behalf of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. [ am wr iting to express our support for David Bernhardt's nomination to serve as Deput y Secretary for the Department of Interior. Our Tribe advocates for policies that promote Indi an energ_ developmem, tribal sovereignty. Indian selfdetermination, and a positi ve government-to-government relation hip between Indian tribes and the Un ited States. As you know. Indian country faces man y challenges, including reconsolidating fractionated lands, tribal economic development. and providing quality programs and services to tribal members. After decades of disciplined governance and energy resource development. our Tribe ha! buill an economy that is balanced mature. and diversified . ft is no exaggeration to say that our economy is the engine of grow1h and household incomes in southwe t Colorado. A a result. our Tribe has long been invol ve d in helping the Congress and federal agencies ·hape a rational, pro-development energy policy. As a nat ive of Colorado. Mr. Bernhardt is a\,l.:areof our Tribe's unique history, particu larly the rol that meaningful self -determination coupled with prudent energy development has pla ye d in achieving economic prosperity for our Tr ibe our tribal members. and surrounding communities . Given Mr. Bernhardt's familiarity with our Tribc·s sto ry and his ste llar qualifications we believe chat Mr. Bernhardt is well-positioned to hdp lead the Departmem of the fnterior in a manner that respects the federal tru t responsibil ity to Indian tribes and empowers tribal communities to exercise greater self -determination. We urge swift approval of Ir. Bernhardt's nomination by the Senate Committee on Energ and atural Resources. Thank you for your leadership on this importa nt matter. Sincerely, ~--~~ Clement J. r-rost Chaim1an P . O . Box 737 • lGNACIO. CO 81137 • P11n NE : 970 - 563 - 0J00 BE N.,l !O:SAL RIFLE ,\,!,CJ(.I INSTITUTE ,\ I IL•;-; 01 :\ .\11:IU C.~ FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION 11250 \.\·.,P l F, i\(11 I RO\P r.\lRI-.-\X, \'iH<,l;-;f I !lOJ O _\NRA Officeof1J:i:h.tccu1r:eDzr,xwr CHRIS W. Cox Mayl7,20!7 ·111eHonorable Milch McC01rncll Senate Majority Leader 317 Russell Senale Oniee Building Wash ingt on. D.C. 20510 The Honorable Charles E. Schwner Senate Minority Leader 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Majority Leader McConne ll and Minority Leader Schumer: Jam writing to express the >lational Rille Association·s support for David Bernhardt's nomination as Deputy Secretary, U.S. Depar tment of the interior (001). Originally from Rifle, Colorado, David is an avid hunter, shooter, and fisherman. His commitment to preserving America 's wildlife resources is rooted in his own experience as an ouldoorsman. David has extensive knowledge of DOr s operations, having served rhe Department in multiple capacities throughout his career. In 2006 he was unanimously confirmed by the U.S . Sena te for the position of Sol icitor. DO r s third-ranking o fficial and chief legal officer. In that role, he provided a wide range of adv ice and counsel to various DOI agencies on legal and policy matters . or ln addition, David served on the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries for the Commonwea lth Virginia, where he currently lives with his wife and children . This expe1ience has provided him with an w1derslanding of the importanc e of federa l-stale partnersh ips in managing Ame rica 's fish and wildlife populations. During his tenure at DOI, David was responsible for drafting a ten year plan to imp lement President George W. Bush's Exec utive Order 13443, which expanded hunting opport unities on federal lands , as well as the management of game spec ies and their habitats. He clear ly understand s the vital role hunters pla y in conservi ng our natural res o urces. For these reasons, the NRA asks that the Senate quick ly confirm David Bern h ardt for the position of Deputy Secretary at DO I. Sincere ly. ..... C'hris W. Cox ,·"·, \11 DELTA \\' -\T FH.H )\\' I 1'-lay5. 2017 The I lonL1rnbleLisa \lurk o\, ski Chairman Committc..:c..: 011Enc..:rgyand ~atural Rc..:sourcc..: s 522 I-Inn, enate Onice Bui lding Washington. DC 20510 lh: I lunorabk 1'bria Cant\\ell Ra11h.i11g tvkmbc.;r Co111111it1c..:e on l·.ncrgy and Natural Resources 511 I Ian ·c:nalt.:Onicc..:Auilding \\'ashington . DC 20510 Dear Chairman \furh.o\\ ·sh.i and R,1nking 1'11:'.mbc.;r Cant\,dl : Dd ta \Vaterfo\\ ·I is ,,-riting toda) in :mppon 01·the no111ina1i on or i\fr. Dm·id Bernhardt as De put~ Secretar~ or the Department or Interior. .'\s an organization committe d to thc future or ducks and dud hunting. ,,e believe ivlr. Bernh ardt has the expe ric.;ncc.;. t:Xpt:nise <.1 11<.lrn luc..:snecessary to consc 1Tc our ,·as! and cli,,crse natural resources \\'hik serving hunters. anglers nnd conservat ionists in this critic.;ally imponam role. ;-.1r.Bernhardt de, ·eloped an early appreciation for hunting. fishing and public lands ,,hilc gro" ing up in Colorado. and these expe riences ha\'c.;had a signilicant impact on his \\·oriel ,·ic"· and professional life. \\ 'c bclie,e it is critical !) important that the Oc.;panrnL·nt of the lllli.!riorshare.;these core ,·alues as one l1r the primar~· constituenc ies or Depanme ,11arc tile.;111 illiL1 11surhuntt.Tsand anglers whu cherish the opc..:n spal:es and access provided by our nat ion· s pub!ii.:lands. \ Ir. Bernhardt ·s extcnsi, ·e ex pc.;r ii::ncc.;,, ith the:di\ ersl.!n.:sponsibiI itil.!s and mandates or the Dcpanmcnt an,c ,\\l()< J' ~ ~-52' .L,," , l:,:..,_ ·- RVA RVDA~ Int t,JI u,al Fri0.- 1 ~I) ij;~NPHA ,,. 00 _,, 11 CIIA T10 H V t fflC\l tNOU UI t 4U O(J A f10H ' • ,, ·· ... lh ,H ----~----------- -- --..._._ - - -- May 15, 2017 The Hono rable Lisa Murkowski, Chairman Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United State s Senate 304 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington , D.C. 20510 VIA FAX 202-224-6163 Dear Chairman Murkows ki: The Outdoo r Recreat ion Industry Roundt able (ORIR) supports the President's nomination of David Longly Bernhardt to serve as Deput y Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, an appointment of great importance to t he outdoor recreation industry . As t he stewa rd of more than 25% of the nation 's land-ba se - including prime recreation sites on public lands and w aters drawing more than a billion visits annually- the Department is of vital importance to our industry and its customers. Many of us have known David Bernhar dt for years through his prior pub lic service at the Department. We have found him responsive, int elligent and committed to cooperation among government agencies at all levels and the recreation communit y's private sector . He understands that we manufactu re, sell and service equipm ent ranging from RVs to boats, skis to fishing equipment and much more that make being outd oors fun. He understands that our industry has designed, built and now operates ski areas and lodging, campgrounds and marinas on pub lic lands, and provides outfitter and guid e services - again, helpin g Americans enjoy and ben efit from the shared legacy of our nat ional parks, nat ional forests, nationa l w ildlife refuges, vast BLMmanaged assets, the waters overseen by the Bureau of Reclamation and mor e. David grew up with an app reciat ion of t he outdoors in and arou nd Rifle, Colorado, and those experiences have shaped his prior itie s and outlook . We w orked with him in his role as Inte rior's Director of Congressional Affairs on numer ous issues, includin g the crafting of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, and later dur ing his service as the department's Deputy Chief of Staff and Solicito r. The Department needs leadership fr om tho se aware of the complexities of balancing recr eation , conservation and commodity purpo ses - and a person who unde rstand s t hat t here are usually solut ions t o even very difficul t matter s if time is invested in under stand ing the full range of alternatives and then gaining broad buy-in by the range of interests invo lved in Interio r top ics. Those leadin g the Department of th e Interi or w ill play a central ro le in determining whether the outdoor recreation industry , now estim ated to generate $887 bi llion in annua l spending 1200 G Str eet , NW • Suite 650 • Was hin gton, DC 20005 • 202-682-9530 Letter to the Hon. LisaMurkowski May 15, 2017, PageTwo and supporting some 7 .6 million jobs, will continue to grow and generate economic and health benefits and support long term community sustainabilityin areaswith major public lands. We are convincedthat Mr. Bernhardtwill respondto thesechallengesand assistSecretaryZinkein very positiveways. We respectfully request that this letter and its messageof support be included in the record of the May 18, 2017,confirmationhearingby your committee on this nomination. TheOutdoor RecreationIndustryRoundtableis comprisedof America'sleadingoutdoor recreation trade associations,representingthousandsof U.S.businesses that produceand provide equipment,gear,apparel,vehiclesand servicesfor some150 million Americanswho enjoy our nation'spublic lands,waterways,and byways.Spanningoutdoor recreationalactivitiessuchas boating,fishing,hunting, camping,snowsportsand powersports,and includingrecreational vehicles,outdoor equipment and clothingusedto pursuethese activities,the Outdoor Recreation IndustryRoundtableis dedicatedto growingdiverseoutdoor participation,expandingrecreational accessfor Americansand promoting conservation.More information on ORIRis attached. We look forward to working with Mr. Bernhardtandthe team at the Departmentof Interior to advancethe outdoor recreationsector,grow jobs in the U.S.,and ensurerobust public accessand treasuredexperiencesin the outdoorsthat alsoboostour nation's physicaland mental well-being~ Sincerely, AmericanRecreationCoalition ArcheryTradeAssociation BoatU.S. InternationalSnowmobileManufacturersAssociation Marine RetailersAssociationof America MotorcycleIndustryCouncil NationalAssociationof RV Parksand Campgrounds (ARVC) NationalMarine ManufacturersAssociation NationalParkHospitalityAssociation NationalShootingSportsFoundation,Inc. RecreationVehicleDealersAssociation RecreationVehicleIndustryAssociation RecreationalOff-HighwayVehicleAssociation SpecialtyEquipmentMarket Association SpecialtyVehicleInstituteof America cc: Members, Energyand Natural ResourcesCommittee,United StatesSenate May 23. 2017 The Honorabk Cory Gardner United States Senate Washington. D.C. 20510 (\·ia email) Dear Senator Gardner: On behal r of the Colorado Ri\·er Wmer Consc1Yation District. I write to endorse and urge your suppon for confirmation or David Bernhardt as Deputy Secretary tor the Department of the Interior. The Colorado Ri\·er District has enjoyed \\·orking \\·ith Da\·id in a rn riety of capacit ies in the past. We have worked with David Bernhardt on both lcgislati,·e and regulatory issues. He has always been advocate !or \\·estern water and a problem-soh ·er. :Vlr. Bernhardt is highly qualified for this position. 1-k spent his youth in Rin e. Colorado and learned \\ater policy and water law from such exemplar~ mentors as Russell George and Scott Ylclnnis. More recently. his se1Yiceas the Solicitor !or the Department of the Interior and his other D.C. expe rience will serve him and Interior extremely well in this new position. As a longtime ad\·ocatc for western \\·acer. coupled \\·ith his understanding of both the legislative and regulatory process make him highly qualified 10 serve in this posit ion. The Department and the nation would be well scn ·ed 10 ha\·e someone with David·s qualifications and persona l integrity in this position. The Colorado River District encourages your support and that or the US Senate for the prompt confirm ation or· David Bernhardt as Deputy Secretary. Department or the Interior. Sincere!). R. Eric Kuhn. General Manager 201 Centennia l Street / PO Box 1120 • Glenwood Springs , CO 81602 (970) 945-8522 • (970 ) 945-8799 Fax www .ColoradoR1ver01str ict org Col !/ -·7)- 1. ~ ,Q Doug Keki.plr Executive Director 11gw:rGiti~ .-.,) Andy Colos imo Federal Affairs Comm ittee Chair - ) Chris Treese Federa l Affa irs Commit t ee Vice Chair P.O. Box 216 Protecting Water for Western Irrigat ed Ag ricultur e Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (54 l )-892 -6244 www.f'amil y farma lliancc.org May I S. 20 17 The Honorable Lisa Murkowski. Chairwoman The Honorable Maria Ca ntwell. Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and \'atural Resource~ 304 Dirksen Senate Building Washington, DC 20 5 10 Dear Cha irman Mu rkowsk i, Ranking iVk mber Cantwell and Members of the Commiuee: On behalf of Lhe Family Farm Alliance (Alliance). \\'e apprec iate the oppo n unity to strongly endorse Mr. David Bernhard t as the next Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Depanmcn l of the Interior (fntcr ior). The Alliance is a grassroo ts organization or family farmers . ranchers . irriga tion di:;tri<.:L s and allied industries in 16 Western states. The Alliance is focused on one mission: To ensure Lheavailability of reliable . affordab le.:irrigation water supp lies LoWt:stern l'armt:rs and ranchers . We arc also committed to the fundamental proposition rhat Western irrigated agriculture must he preserved and protected for a host of economic . sociolog ical. en,· ironmemal and national security reasons - many of which are often overlooked in the co ntext o r other national policy ckcisil)ns. Our organization worb cons truetivt::lywith many federal dt::panments and agencies . but Lhe relationship wt::have with tht::Dt:pan ment of the lllla ior - and panic ularly, with the Bureau of Reclama tion - is our c loses t. We believe Mr. Bernhardt is a strong leader: a person with ,·ision . commo n sense and high ethica l standards . We have worked with Mr. Bernhardt in the past on severa l Wes tern water issues and. as a Westerne r himself, believe he unde rstands the unique challenges faced by rural ag producas living in states where the federal government is the majorit) landow ner and plays a sign ifi cant role in the management of land and water lhal can impact. our mcmhers. Mr. Bernhan.lt has extcnsi,·c rederal polic~-lcvcl experience gained from his pub lic service both as the Department of the Interior' s chief legal counse l and as a policymaker who led efforts related lo spec ies const:rvation. co nventiona l and alternative energy dt:,·elop ment. natu ral reso urces planni ng, environmental comp liance . climate changt: and Indian affairs at Lhc Departme nt. He has a proven track record aL Interior, whe re he was unanimou.,ly confirmed in 2006 by Lht: United State!-> Senate to serve as Lhc Depan menl So licitor. Prior Loserving as Solicitor. he held several othe r high-leve l positions in Lhe Geo rge W . Bush Ad ministratio n includi ng: Deputy Solicitor. Deputy Chief of Staff. Cou nselor Lo the Secretary or tht: lntt:rior. and Director uf tht.:Office orCongress ional and Legislalivc Affairs . As Solicitor. Mr. Bt:rnhardt servt.:dwith distinc tion as tht.:Chief Legal Offic er and third ranking orlicia l at Interior. He prov ided adv ice and counsel on a wiJc range or legal and policy matters to each of lhe agencies that make up the Departm ent or the l111 crior. while leading a Learno r nearly 500 attorneys and staff. It is our hope and expectation that Mr. Bernhardt will bring a level of practical experience, empathy for rural producers, and intelligence into this position that will serve not only the interests of the Trump Administration, but also farmers and ranchers throughout the Western United States. The Family Farm Alliance respectfully requests your support of David Bernhardt's nomination as the next Deputy Secretary of Interior. We know he will serve our Nation well in this important position. Sincerely, . ') ,,•.. / (_JtU -i ( ·. -1 I /J 1- c.. ..~fe-o-<£ Patrick O'Toole President --~-~- f/ Dan Keppen Executive Director 1 AT I O 1 ti• l J Ill ,\ L \ I IO O fl ' l; \ 1'0 R1 \ I OUN () ;\ T I ON . I NC • I 1ff I t Ill, I "-" 1·t•• H " I • t r • ~ I r.., , , . • ',., • 1 ,.. . 1 : • · , •• _ , • I I • : •- • · F,u , r LAWR ENC E G. KEANE May 10. 20 17 The Honorabk Martin I kinri ch United States Senate 303 Han Senate O rfice Build ing Washington. D.C. 20510 Dear Senator I lcinrich: The I ational Shooting Sports fou ndation ( 1 SSF) is the trade association for the firearms. ammunition. hunting and recreational shooting sports industry. On bcha l r o r our nearly 13.000 member companies nationwide. we write to express our strong support for the nomination of David Bernhardt as Depul) Sccreta r:- of the United States Department ort he Interior. Ha,·ing gro,,n up huntin g and lishing in rural \\CStern Colorado on public lands outside the to,,n o r Rifle. Mr. Bernhardt remains an active sportsman and recreational shooter. In his pn.:v ious capac ity as the Solicitor o l'the Department ol' ll1e Interio r under then-Secretary Dirk Kempthorne. Mr. Bernhardt. ,,h o was unanimous!: confirmed 10 scrve. provec:part111c111 urlntc:riur ,1ho undc:r, tand s publii: land,. and "h0 , alu..:s1rui.:cmipcra1i11n"ith , 1al-.cl111ld.:r , i!>in 1hi.:bc:st i111c:r..:st u f all t\111cricans. Pl .C :md \JCB.-\ appri.:,.:iatc1h..:opp11rtu11it~1,1prcn idi.:,1t ir i11p11 11111 hch:111 · ,1r c1ur 111..:mbi.:rs - the nation·~ fooJ and libi.:rprnduc:c:rs.\\ 'i.: urg..: th..:. cnatc: to ct,11lir111 \Ir Bi.:rnhardt\, itlHHli dcla) . . inccr<.!l). ..'! . lJ,I\<.:~liason l'ri.:sic.knt Public Land, Coun.:il Craig l'ckn Pri.:, idi.:111 ,ational Cn1tk111.:11 ·s 13i.:cf.-\;soc:imion QUAPAW TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA P.O . Box765 Quapaw, OK 74363 -0765 (918) 542 - 1853 FAX(9 18) 542-4694 '.--1:iy I,. 2017 Hon. Lisa \llurkowski Chairn1an Commiucc on Energy and >!atural Resources United Simes Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Hon. ~!aria Camwell Ranking Member Commiucc on Energy and Natural Rcsoun.:cs United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 SupportJi>rDurie/ L. Ba11/wrdF FObe D<1pwySecretwT - l.,·.s. D<1parFme11F 2--W00 Fax ( 716) 532-62n PRESII>l:."NT TacldG,,rc•., TRE.-tSt·RI::R .\l,mrtn· .-\.Jnlm. Sr. nERK l.,•11itl, K. \fotc•rmcm 90 Ohi:yo· Way Allegany Territory Seneca Nation Salamanca. NY 14779 Phone(7l6)945-l790 Fax <716J 945-0150 June I, 2017 The Honorable Lisa Murkowski, Chainnan The Honorable Maria Cantwell, RankingMember Committeeon Energy & Natural Resources United States Senate Washington,DC 20S l 0 RE: Support for Nomination of Mr. David Bernhardtas Deputy Secretary of the Departmentof the Interior Dear Chainnan Murkowski and RankingMemberCantwell, I write on behalf of the Seneca Nation to support the nominationof Mr. David Bernhardtto serve as the Deputy Secretary for the Departmentof the Interior. Our support is based on our previous interactionswith Mr. Bernhardt when he served as the Solicitor for the Departmentduring the Presidencyof George W. Bush. In his previous capacity as Solicitor,Mr. Bernhardtwas asked to opine on the regulatory frameworkinvolving the interplaybetween the federal Indian Gaming RegulatoryAct and the Part 292 regulations regarding restricted fee lands.This was a complex matter that related to the SenecaNation's ability to use funds from the SenecaNation SettlementAct to purchase lands in restricted fee status and how those lands would be treated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. We found Mr. Bernhardt to be diligent,to consult with all stakeholders,to recognize the unique federal responsibility of the Departmentto tribal nations, and to fonn a record that carefully analyzed the relevant statutory and regulatoryframework.More importantly,we appreciatedMr. Bernhardt not rushing the decision,but acting in a patient and deliberate manner to ensure that whatever the decision would ultimatelybe it was supported by an adequate record and analysis. Given our prior interactions with Mr. Bernhardt,we believe that he will be a capable and competent Deputy Secretary who fully understandsthe relationshipbetween the federal governmentand tribal nations and the appropriaterole the Departmentof the Interiorhas to protect the trust assets of tribal nations but also support our self-detennination. For these reasons, we support the nominationof Mr. David Bernhard to serve as Deputy· Secretaryof the InteriorDepartment. Nya:weh, 7P/4;,;:cTodd Gates, President SENECANATIONOF INDIANS GILARIVERINDIANCOMMUNITY '£,,·ecut1ve Q_ffc ce of the (_jo1 ernor & Lieutenant (jovenwr 1 ··rutting Our Pcorlc First·· ,·, eplien 'RoeLem.) I ,11\,·r11 0 1 .'Ato11na Ly1111 .: \J1to11e I .w111,·11:1111 (,11\1•n111r June L 20 17 The Honorab le Lisa Murkow ski, Chairwoman Committee on Energy & Natural Resources United States Senate Washington. DC 205 10 RE: Support for Nom ination of Mr. David Bernhardt as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior Dear Chairwoman Murkowski. I write on behalf of the Gi la River Indian Comm unity in support of the nomination of Mr. David Bernhardt to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Department or the Interior. Our support stems from our exper ience working with Mr. Bernhardt during his previous tenure as a senior official at the Department of Interior. In particular. we negotiated extensively with Mr. Bernhardt on our water settlement- the Gila River Indian Communit y Water Rights Settlement that was enacted into law in 2004 as part or the Arizona Water Settlement s Act. Mr. Bernhardt was a tough negot iator for the Department but also understood that the Communit y had legitimate rights to water. He was able to balance his role as an advocate for the Department with the understanding that the Department had a trust responsib ility to the Commun ity. Once a final settlement was reached. the Commun ity found Mr. Bernhardt helpful in navigating the legislative process to ensure that Cong ress understood that the sett lement benefited both the Community and the Federal govern ment. As a result. the Community·s water settlement was enacted into law and brought critical water resources to the Communit y and our members. Based on our experience in negotiating and working on complex issues with Mr. Bernhardt we support his position as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. We believe he has an understanding of tribal sovereignty and the United States· trust responsibi lity to tribal nations. including the Gila River Indian Community. Sincerely. ~..-----r-- ----- Stephen Roe Lewis Governor 525 West Gu u Ki · P.O. Box 97 · Sacaton, Arizona 85 1..J.7 Telephone: 520-562-98..J.l • Fax: 520·562-98-t9 · Email: executin mail@gric.nsn.us The HonorableLisaMurkowski, Chairman Energyand Natural ResourcesCommittee United StatesSenate WashingtonDC20510 The HonorableMariaCantwell, RankingMember Energyand Natural ResourcesCommittee United StatesSenate WashingtonDC20510 May 11, 2017 DearChairwomanMurkowski and RankingMember Cantwell, The Theodore RooseveltConservationPartnership(TRCP)supports the nomination of David Bernhardt to becomethe Deputy Secretaryof the Department of the Interior. The Department of the Interior has 10 major bureaus,70,000employeesand managesmore than 500 million acresof public land. The missionof the Departmentof Interior, to protect America'sgreat outdoors and natural resourcesis of absolutely critical importanceto our nation's $887 billion outdoor recreation economy,which includesAmerica'shunters and anglers. · The importance of the Department of Interior, the chief steward of our national public lands,requires a DeputySecretarywho understandshow the department functions and understandsthe complexities associatedwith balancingthe resource needsof our country, both now, and most importantly, for future generationsof Americans.David Bernhardtwill provide much needed departmental experience to the Interior leadershipteam at a time when important natural resourcedecisionswith wide impact are being considered. The Senatedoes have a responsibility to examinethe potential conflicts of interest brought on by Mr. Bernhardt's privatelegal career, where he representedvarious parties with financial stakesin Department of the Interior decisions,and the TRCPsupportsthis examination. In our experience,we havefound Mr. Bernhardt to be fair, curious,thoughtful and committed to ensuringthe Department of the Interior lives up to its responsibility to conservethe nation's lands and resourcesfor future generations. Mr. Bernhardt also boastsa first-hand appreciationfor public lands,a critical component of his qualificationsto help lead the Department. Growingup in Rifle,Colorado,Mr. Bernhardt enjoyed hunting and fashingon national public lands.Thesesamelandswere also heavily used for oil and gas production, giving him an early perspectiveabout the necessityof balancingthe many usesof our national landscapes.Mr. Bernhardt also understandsthe closepartnershipthat must exist between the federal government and the states and our neighborsto the north and south. He served on the Boardof Gameand Inland Fisheriesfor the Commonwealthof Virginia and was the United States Commissioner to the International BoundaryCommission. In summary,we believe that David Bernhardt hasthe experience,temperament and judgment to make an excellent Deputy Secretaryfor the Department of the Interior, and we support his nomination. Whit Fosburgh Presidentand CEO Theodore RooseveltConservationPartnership SECRETARY ZINKE VISIT TO ANTIETAM Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Note: Document Revised 7/3 at 10 a.m. Schedule for Event 9:45 a.m. Secretary Zinke and VIPs meet at the Visitor Center parking lot for tour that will highlight recent preservation and restoration successes, along with park maintenance opportunities. NPS Historian Keith Snyder to lead tour. 11:15 a.m. Secretary and VIPs arrive at news conference site (parking near Dunker Church) to greet assembled guests. 11: 30 a.m. – noon News conference announcing $7.2 million in American Battlefield Land Grants and projects that will benefit from President Trump’s battlefield maintenance donation (see news conference agenda, below). 12:15 p.m. (approx.) Tour of battlefield for members of the media who were brought to event by DOI. Civil War Trust historian Garry Adelman available to lead tour. 12:15 p.m. (approx.) Public walking tour of battlefield begins (we typically offer public tours for attendees after an event as a thank you). 12:15 p.m. (approx.) VIPs take van to historic Mumma Barn for VIP lunch. 1:15 p.m. Secretary Zinke departs Antietam NB. News Conference Agenda Susan Trail (NPS Superintendent) Jim Lighthizer (CWT President) Will Shafroth (NPF President) John L. Nau, III (CWT Former Chair) Secretary Zinke All Speakers Susan Trail Welcome and Introductions (4-5 mins) Remarks (4-5 mins) Remarks (4-5 mins) Remarks and Introduce Secretary (5 mins) Keynote (7-10 minutes) Check to Secretary/Photo Op (5 mins) Concluding Remarks (2-3 mins) VIP Tour Attendees Main Van Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke Lolita Zinke – wife of Secretary Zinke Susan Trail – Antietam NB Superintendent Jim Lighthizer – President, Civil War Trust Will Shafroth – President and CEO, National Park Foundation President John Nau – Chairman Emeritus, Civil War Trust Teresa Hildreth – Guest of Mr. Nau Doug Domenech – Senior Advisor, Department of the Interior David Bufkin -- Historian Secretary’s Security Detail Keith Snyder – Antietam NB Chief of Interpretation Paul Coussan – Civil War Trust (driving) Staff Follow Vehicle Laura Rigas Tami Heilemann Roddy Russell VIP Tour Schedule (90-minute tour – times approximate. Tour commences at 9:45 a.m. at Visitor Center. Keith Snyder will be historian leading tour.) 9:45 a.m. 9:55 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 10:35 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Tour begins at Visitor Center parking lot Introductions and summary of Maryland Campaign of 1862 Arrive Cornfield/Wilson Tract stop (stop at former house site) Depart Cornfield/Wilson Tract Arrive Sunken Road tour stop Depart sunken road Arrive Burnside Bridge Depart Burnside Bridge Arrive at news conference site Press Tour Schedule (90-minute tour – times approximate. Tour commences at 12:15 p.m. following news conference. Keith Snyder and Garry Adelman will be historians on tour.) 12:15 p.m. 12:25 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 1:25 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 1:55 p.m. Tour begins at Visitor Center parking lot Introductions and summary of Maryland Campaign of 1862 Arrive/Wilson Tract stop (stop at former house site) Depart Cornfield/Wilson Tract Arrive Sunken Road tour stop Depart Sunken Road Arrive Burnside Bridge Depart Burnside Bridge Arrive Newcomer House Depart Newcomer House Return to Visitor Center parking lot SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS – SEC. ZINKE PRESERVATION ANNOUNCEMENT Maryland State Monument, Antietam National Battlefield 5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782 SUGGESTED FORMAT: Susan Trail will welcome guests and provide opening remarks. She will introduce Jim Lighthizer, who will discuss the partnership between the Civil War Trust and NPS at Antietam. Jim will then introduce Will Shafroth to talk about the National Park Foundation’s work with NPS. Will will introduce Trust Chairman emeritus John Nau, who will discuss the many benefits of battlefield preservation and then introduce Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. It is suggested Secretary Zinke announce the battlefield grants and the donation of the President’s salary to Antietam NB maintenance. Following the Secretary’s remarks, there will be a check presentation to Antietam NB. Susan Trail will then return to the podium to make concluding remarks and recognize VIPs. Speakers • Susan Trail: Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield • Jim Lighthizer: President, Civil War Trust • Will Shafroth: President and CEO, National Park Foundation • John L. Nau, III: Chairman emeritus, Civil War Trust • Honorable Ryan Zinke: Secretary of the Interior SUSAN TRAIL – WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS (4-5 MINUTES) • Susan, please welcome everyone to Antietam National Battlefield and thank those in attendance for coming together to celebrate new battlefield preservation achievements. • Your fellow speakers are Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, Jim Lighthizer, Will Shafroth, and John Nau. John is chairman emeritus of the Civil War Trust and serves on the boards of both the Trust and the Foundation. • Mention the number of special guests, friends and partners present, and how excited we all are to welcome the Secretary of the Interior to Antietam. • You may want to provide a brief background of the establishment of Antietam National Battlefield, and mention a couple of highlights in its 125-year history. Please reference the role of nonprofit organizations in helping to preserve Antietam. • You may want to mention the thousands of visitors who attended the Salute to Independence over the weekend. DIRECTION: Please ask Jim Lighthizer to the podium. JIM LIGHTHIZER – (4-5 MINUTES) • It is my privilege to serve as president of the Civil War Trust. We have saved more than 46,000 acres of battlefield land in 24 states, including 314 acres at Antietam and nearly 1,400 acres in Maryland. • In 2015, the Trust and our partners preserved the Wilson Tract here at Antietam, located just over my shoulder, one of the most significant unprotected pieces of battleground anywhere in the country. • This land, some of the bloodiest ground from the bloodiest day in American history, stood for years as a glaring hole on Antietam Battlefield, almost entirely devoid of monuments or interpretation, and inaccessible to tours and visitors. • The Antietam battlefield is a special place for me, and a fitting backdrop for today’s announcement. These fields are where I first realized the critical importance of saving the hallowed grounds of America’s wars and memorializing the men who fought here. • These battlefields tell a story of who we are as Americans and the sacrifice required by our forefathers to make this nation what it is today. • Before the battle was fought, this was farmland – quiet, peaceful, anonymous. But when the thousands of men who bled and died here fought on September 17, 1862, they forever transformed this landscape, and consecrated it as hallowed ground. • Recognizing the importance of this site, much of the land was preserved for future generations, first by the War Department, and then the National Park Service, which continues to preserve and maintain Antietam and other battlefield parks to this day. • Without a doubt, the National Park Service is the strongest partner of the Civil War Trust. Together, we have preserved more than 27,000 acres of battleground through the American Battlefield Protection Program. • While the Trust has saved land at major battlefield sites like Antietam and Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Gaines Mill and Appomattox Courthouse, it is important to note that much of what we’ve saved has been at the sites of smaller battles. • For example, before they arrived here at Antietam, the armies clashed among the passes of South Mountain; after the Battle of Antietam, Union forces chased Confederates back into what was then West Virginia at Shepherdstown – both battlefields where the Trust, partnering with the American Battlefield Protection Program and local organizations, has preserved considerable acreage. 2 • Here at Antietam, we have enjoyed an incredible partnership with one of the best local battlefield preservation organizations in the country – the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. • It is our honor to be joined today by the Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke. Secretary Zinke is passionate about protecting battlefield land for future generations, and we look forward to a partnership with him to continue this legacy. • It is also an honor to be here today with my good friend, Will Shafroth. We had done a lot of good work at battlefields over the years – first while he was at DOI, and now as he leads the outstanding National Park Foundation. DIRECTION: Please ask Will Shafroth to the podium. WILL SHAFROTH – (4-5 MINUTES) • Will, please briefly speak to the mission of the National Park Foundation as the official charitable partner of the National Park Service. Consider mentioning your family vacations to national parks as a child that sparked a lifelong passion for conservation and outdoor recreation. • There are more than 70 parks in the National Park System with resources that are related to the history of the Civil War, including 25 National Battlefield parks. These parks provide Americans with opportunities to learn about this defining period in our nation’s history and to appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of the citizen-soldiers who fought in the conflict. • These parks also have real economic benefits for the communities in which they are located. Last year, the Foundation released the first-ever study to provide a comprehensive economic valuation of America’s national parks and the programming provided by NPS, finding the total economic value of national parks and the National Park Service’s programs to be $92 billion, clearly demonstrating the public’s shared perception of the incredible benefits of national parks and programs. • The National Park Foundation has long been a supporter of Antietam National Battlefield. For example, in 2012, NPF awarded Antietam NB a grant from our Active Trails program to refurbish the Rohrbach group campground and increase visitor accessibility to the area. • As most of you know, the National Park Service celebrated its 100th birthday in 2016. Together with the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation worked closely with partners and stakeholders across the country to ensure that the Centennial was more than just a birthday. Early last year, NPF and NPS launched the Find Your Park public 3 education and engagement campaign to inspire all Americans to connect with , enjoy , and suppo1t America 's national parks. This movement continues beyond the Centennial , helping people discover that parks can be more than beautiful natural landscapes and that parks are relevant to all of our lives . • We also cheer the National Park Service Centennial Act , bipaitisan legislation which was developed and passed last year with the support of national park pa1tners and champions , including the National Park Foundation and the National Parks Conse1vation Association . Included in this Act was the establishment of the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund which will build on the on the Centennial Challenge program ' s proven success at leveraging philanthropic suppo1t for projects and programs across the National Park System. • ~ the past few yearsl Congress has approp1iated a total of $25 million for the Centennial Challenge program , while NPS and partners such as NPF and local Ftiends Groups raised more than $45 million. These funds Fifesupporting several projects at Antietam by the Nationa l Park Foundation , the Save Historic Antietam Foundation , and the Western Maryland Interpretive Association , including the construction of an accessible walkway and the removal of non -historic trees from Antietam National Cemetery , and the restoration of the Otto House landscape. • As we look forward to the next 100 years of the National Park Service it is vitally imp01iant that these sites remain world -class destinations for Ame1icans and people from all over the globe to visit, enjoy , and reflect. [)IRECTION : Please ask John Nau to the podium. JOHN N AU - BAlTLEFIELD BENEFITS AND INTRODUCTIO~ OF SECRETARY (5 MINUTES) • The protection of battlefield landscapes will stand the test of time. Every acre we save is an investment in our country's future. There can be no more lasting and fitting tribute than protecting the sites where the Civil War 's outcome was decided - the battlefields them.selves. • Preserved battlefields can be economic engines for local communi ties - creating jobs , driving tourism , and protecting valuable open space. • Visitors to battlefields tend to spend more and stay longer than other tomists at other attractions. Last year alone , Antietam National Battlefield was hosted more than 350,000 tourists , one of the higl1est visitation totals on record . • In 2015 , visitors to Washington County , where we stand today , had a direct consumer benefit of $10 .3 million for the county. There is little doubt that preserved battlefields are a boon for local communities. 4 ___,----{Commented [AGl ]: Asoftheendof2016 Commented [A62 ]: Have supported? The NPF project is from D.'...2!!Jj Il2lWi Theo~twoarefrom • In addition, battlefields are outdoor classrooms; the Trust has invested considerable resources in its education initiatives, becoming a nonprofit leader in providing online history resources, including videos, animated maps, and mobile apps. • At a time when many schools find it difficult to make ends meet, the Civil War Trust provides educators with free resources that encourage students to connect with history in dynamic and innovative ways. • Our annual National Teacher Institute enables teachers to bring history and education alive for thousands of students. Our Generations Program, developed to help young people engage with history, holds family-friendly events at Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War sites, attracting more than 5,000 participants in the past 2 years. • The Trust, along with our other battlefield partners – especially the National Park Foundation and National Park Service – will continue to explore new initiatives to connect Americans with these battlefields so they better understand how the actions of those who fought here translate to the America we know today. • As a veteran of the Marine Corps, these fields have a special meaning to me, as living memorials to the soldiers who fought here as well as fields for training the modern American military. • Professional military education tours, traditionally called “staff rides,” are frequently conducted on preserved battlefields and are an important element of U.S. Armed Forces training. • On these staff rides, which are often led by military instructors or historians, soldiers learn valuable lessons and skills by studying historic terrain in person and placing themselves in the shoes of combat commanders from long ago. • The Maryland Campaign and the Battle of Antietam provide exceptional opportunities for military education. According to National Park Service estimates, the Antietam National Battlefield hosts between 30 and 50 staff rides a year. • As a military veteran himself, former Navy SEAL Secretary Zinke appreciates these battlefields as well – as a place of history, of sacrifice, reflection, and education. • It is our great honor to have Secretary Zinke here. A former Congressman from Montana, Sec. Zinke is a friend of preservation and American history. • It is my distinct honor to welcome the 51st Secretary of the Interior of the United States, the Honorable Ryan Zinke. 5 DIRECTION: Ask Secretary Zinke to the podium. SECRETARY RYAN ZINKE – SUGGESTED KEYNOTE REMARKS (7-10 MINUTES) • Secretary Zinke, please considering sharing with the audience your interest and enthusiasm in American battlefields, and what they mean to you. • You may want to discuss the role of the National Park Service in preserving and maintaining America’s most famous battlegrounds, and how NPS relies on nonprofit partners like the Civil War Trust to accomplish its mission. • Additionally, you may want to give some background on the American Battlefield Protection Program and its Battlefield Land Grants Program, which the Trust and its partners utilize to acquire unprotected battlefield land across the country. • A little history: the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission was created in 1990 to prioritize America’s battlefields and identify cost-effective ways to preserve these sites. • It also recommended the creation of the Battlefield Land Grant Program, a matching grant program administered by the American Battlefield Protection Program, that is designed work within the private sector market place to preserve battlefields. • It is one of the most successful land preservation tools in the country, and has been used to save more than 27,000 acres of Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields to date. • Preserved battlefields are our link to the past, and these landscapes offer us the chance to look back and understand the events that transpired here, and how they shaped the country we know today. • Today, I am pleased to announce 23 new grants totaling more than $7.2 million to protect 1,196 acres at 19 Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields. They are (these will be visually represented on a poster): o o o o o o o Prairie Grove, Ark.; South Mountain and Williamsport, Md.; Brices Cross Roads, Miss.; Fort Ann and Sackets Harbor, N.Y.; Brandywine, Pa.; Eutaw Springs, S.C.; Fort Donelson, Tenn.; 6 o Nine battlefields in Virginia: Appomattox Courthouse, Fredericksburg, Gaines Mill, Kelly’s Ford, Malvern Hill, New Market, Second Manassas, Third Winchester, and Trevilian Station, Va.; o Shepherdstown, W.Va. • It should be noted that this is the first time the Battlefield Land Grant Program has been used to preserve a War of 1812 site – Sackets Harbor in New York – since the program was expanded in December 2014 to include the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. • The National Park Service protects 417 sites that paint a full picture of the United States of America, from Antietam to the Grand Canyon, and from Denali to Dry Tortugas. • Years of neglect and delay have resulted in a $12 billion backlog of deferred maintenance projects at our national parks. At America’s 25 national battlefield parks, there currently exists a $229 million backlog. That is no way to preserve our history, and this administration is taking steps to rectify this situation. • In April, I was proud to announce President Trump’s decision to donate his first quarterly salary as president to the National Park Service’s battlefield parks. • Today, I am announcing that this contribution, totaling $79,000, will be given to Antietam National Battlefield, specifically for the upkeep and maintenance of the monuments on the battlefield. • The Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save Historic Foundation have agreed to match the President’s generous challenge donation and – as a result – the President’s 79,000 has generated a total of $264,212 for maintenance at Antietam. • The gift of the President and the three nonprofit groups will go toward preservation of the historic Newcomer House, along with replacement of 5,000 linear feet of deteriorated rail fencing along the Hagerstown Turnpike where some of the most intense fighting of the battle occurred. I want to invite the Civil War Trust, the National Park Foundation and the Save Historic Foundation to return to the podium to present a check to the National Park Service to match the President’s donation (nonprofit donation: $185,212). DIRECTION: Have Jim Lighthizer, Will Shafroth, John Nau, Susan Trail, and a representative of the Save Historic Antietam Foundation return to podium for photo op. • Preserving and maintaining these sites, especially projects like we’re celebrating today, provides future generations a place to reflect on the heroism, sacrifice and 7 determination of American soldiers throughout history, and the principles for which they fought. I am humbled to work toward such a remarkable goal. DIRECTION: Ask Susan to make concluding remarks. SUSAN TRAIL – ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & CLOSING REMARKS (3-4 MINUTES) • Thanks again to Sec. Zinke, John Nau, Will Shafroth and Jim Lighthizer, and to everyone who came out to Antietam today. • Please recognize VIPs in audience not previously recognized. We will provide a short list during the event. • To all of our friends, partners and members, especially those of you here today, thank you for making it possible to continue our mission, to keep these hallowed grounds preserved forever. 8 Speaker Biographies Susan Trail, Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield Susan Trail was named superintendent of Antietam National Battlefield in 2011. Before that, she served as superintendent of Monocacy National Battlefield for eight years. Trail was also assistant superintendent at Antietam, cultural resource manager at C&O Canal National Historic Park and supervisory archaeologist at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Trail is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, the College of William and Mary and the University of Virginia. O. James Lighthizer, President, Civil War Trust Jim’s years of public service began in 1979 when he was elected to the Maryland State Legislature. In 1982, he was elected to the first of two terms as Anne Arundel County Executive. During his tenure as county executive, he established a county farmland protection program and embarked on an aggressive waterfront park acquisition effort. In 1991, Jim was appointed as Maryland’s Secretary of Transportation, where he created an unprecedented program that to date has saved more than 4,500 acres of Civil War battlefield. In December 1999, Jim accepted the presidency of the Civil War Preservation Trust, a new organization created by the merger of two other national battlefield preservation groups. When Jim took the reins, the fledgling organization had 22,000 members and its predecessor organizations had saved 7,000 acres in the previous 13 years. During Jim’s tenure as President of the Trust, the group has saved 34,000 additional acres, and now boasts 55,000 members nationwide. Will Shafroth, President and CEO, National Park Foundation Will Shafroth joined the National Park Foundation as president and CEO in July of 2015. In this role, he oversees the Foundation’s work, including its operations, philanthropic support through individual and foundation giving, corporate partnerships, and its promotion of the National Park Service Centennial celebration. Shafroth leads the Foundation’s efforts toward the success of its mission to enrich America’s national parks and programs by providing a measure of excellence made possible through private support. He has more than three decades of experience working to advance conservation and outdoor recreation. In September 2013, Shafroth launched Red Sheep Consulting to support strategic philanthropy, aiding nonprofit leaders in achieving their goals, and assisting conservation groups in navigating the complexities of Washington, D.C. Prior to establishing Red Sheep Consulting, Shafroth served as Counselor to the Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar. In that role, he was responsible for developing and executing a 21st-century conservation and recreation agenda for America’s land, water, and wildlife. Shafroth also served as principal deputy assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior. Prior to his work at Interior, Shafroth served as executive director of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund and the Colorado Conservation Trust and chairman of the Land Trust Alliance and Resources Legacy Fund. 9 John Nau, Chairman Emeritus, Civil War Trust In May 2011, John L. Nau, III, concluded two successful terms as chairman of the Board of the Civil War Trust. Beyond his involvement with the Civil War Trust, Nau has a long history of leadership within other history- and preservation-minded organizations. He has served as multi-term chairman of both the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the Texas Historical Commission and sits on the Board of Directors of the National Parks Foundation. On July 1, 2011, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell appointed Nau to serve on the Board of Visitors of his alma mater, the University of Virginia. He serves in leadership capacities with a variety of charitable entities and is president and chief executive officer of Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P., the nation’s largest distributor of Anheuser-Busch products and the number one beer distributor in Texas. Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary, Department of the Interior Ryan Zinke was sworn in as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior on March 1, 2017. A fifth-generation Montanan and former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, Ryan Zinke built one of the strongest track records in the 114th Congress on championing sportsmen’s access, conservation, regulatory relief, forest management, responsible energy development, and smart management of federal lands. Zinke is widely praised for his voting record supporting the Teddy Roosevelt philosophy of managing public lands, which calls for multiple-use to include economic, recreation and conservation. As Secretary of the Interior, Zinke leads an agency with more than 70,000 employees who are stewards for 20 percent of the nation’s lands, including national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges and other public lands. The department oversees the responsible development of conventional and renewable energy supplies on public lands and waters; is the largest supplier and manager of water in the 17 Western states; and upholds trust responsibilities to the 567 federally recognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Natives. Ryan Zinke represented the state of Montana in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2014. Before that he served in the Montana State Senate from 2009 to 2011, but the bulk of his public service was 23 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer. Zinke enlisted in the Navy in 1985 and was soon selected to join the elite force where he would build an honorable career until his retirement in 2008. He retired with the rank of Commander after leading SEAL operations across the globe, including as the Deputy and Acting Commander of Joint Special Forces in Iraq and two tours at SEAL Team Six. Zinke was the first Navy SEAL elected to the U.S. House and is the first SEAL to serve as a cabinet secretary. Zinke holds a Geology degree from the University of Oregon, where he was an All-PAC 10 football player; a Master’s degree in Business Finance from National University; and a Master’s degree in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. Ryan and his wife Lolita (Lola) have three children and two granddaughters. Zinke is proud to be an adopted member of the Assiniboine Sioux Tribe at the Fort Peck Reservation in Northeast Montana. 10 PROGRAM BEGIN AT 11:30 AM SUSAN TRAIL (4-5 minutes) – Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield Introduce Jim Lighthizer JIM LIGHTHIZER (4-5 minutes) – President, Civil War Trust Introduce Will Shafroth WILL SHAFROTH (4-5 minutes) – President and CEO, National Park Foundation Introduce John Nau JOHN NAU (5 minutes) – Board Member, Civil War Trust and National Park Foundation Introduce Secretary Ryan Zinke HON. RYAN ZINKE (7-10 minutes) – Secretary of the Interior Announcement of Battlefield Grants, Donation of President’s Salary to Antietam NB FOLLOWING REMARKS: Have Jim Lighthizer, Will Shafroth, John Nau, Susan Trail, and Dr. Tom Clemens of the Save Historic Antietam Foundation return to podium for photo op (5 minutes). Ask SUSAN TRAIL to make concluding remarks. SUSAN TRAIL (2-3 minutes) – Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield Acknowledgments and Closing I I "u 'llhl'v'lLake Ontario 1 I St. Louis I TREVILIAN STATION l- ., .. Richmund 5 I Jamed Rive/Tar MALVE ILL 11' I Louisville 'Frankfurt I I APPOMAT 0X I I I 1/ Salem . - I ?t I 5 CA 0 INA News? . I?ll Fayette?nglle 5 Charlotte I I I . Wilmingtort?Il I ATLANTIC IXCEAN '.51l'i I.. llILI ?ill .llVar-Baton RougeI . Xl?f-O b? I RevolutionaryWarSite I . I . 7: I New Orleans 1 II I I ll?In364:1 51; CIVII War Site I II .. 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Susan Trail will then return to the podium to make concluding remarks and recognize VIPs. Speakers • Susan Trail: Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield • Jim Lighthizer: President, Civil War Trust • Will Shafroth: President and CEO, National Park Foundation • John L. Nau, III: Chairman emeritus, Civil War Trust • Honorable Ryan Zinke: Secretary of the Interior SUSAN TRAIL – WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS (4-5 MINUTES) • Susan, please welcome everyone to Antietam National Battlefield and thank those in attendance for coming together to celebrate new battlefield preservation achievements. • Your fellow speakers are Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, Jim Lighthizer, Will Shafroth, and John Nau. John is chairman emeritus of the Civil War Trust and serves on the boards of both the Trust and the Foundation. • Mention the number of special guests, friends and partners present, and how excited we all are to welcome the Secretary of the Interior to Antietam. • You may want to provide a brief background of the establishment of Antietam National Battlefield, and mention a couple of highlights in its 125-year history. Please reference the role of nonprofit organizations in helping to preserve Antietam. • You may want to mention the thousands of visitors who attended the Salute to Independence over the weekend. DIRECTION: Please ask Jim Lighthizer to the podium. JIM LIGHTHIZER – (4-5 MINUTES) • It is my privilege to serve as president of the Civil War Trust. We have saved more than 46,000 acres of battlefield land in 24 states, including 314 acres at Antietam and nearly 1,400 acres in Maryland. • In 2015, the Trust and our partners preserved the Wilson Tract here at Antietam, located just over my shoulder, one of the most significant unprotected pieces of battleground anywhere in the country. • This land, some of the bloodiest ground from the bloodiest day in American history, stood for years as a glaring hole on Antietam Battlefield, almost entirely devoid of monuments or interpretation, and inaccessible to tours and visitors. • The Antietam battlefield is a special place for me, and a fitting backdrop for today’s announcement. These fields are where I first realized the critical importance of saving the hallowed grounds of America’s wars and memorializing the men who fought here. • These battlefields tell a story of who we are as Americans and the sacrifice required by our forefathers to make this nation what it is today. • Before the battle was fought, this was farmland – quiet, peaceful, anonymous. But when the thousands of men who bled and died here fought on September 17, 1862, they forever transformed this landscape, and consecrated it as hallowed ground. • Recognizing the importance of this site, much of the land was preserved for future generations, first by the War Department, and then the National Park Service, which continues to preserve and maintain Antietam and other battlefield parks to this day. • Without a doubt, the National Park Service is the strongest partner of the Civil War Trust. Together, we have preserved more than 27,000 acres of battleground through the American Battlefield Protection Program. • While the Trust has saved land at major battlefield sites like Antietam and Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Gaines Mill and Appomattox Courthouse, it is important to note that much of what we’ve saved has been at the sites of smaller battles. • For example, before they arrived here at Antietam, the armies clashed among the passes of South Mountain; after the Battle of Antietam, Union forces chased Confederates back into what was then West Virginia at Shepherdstown – both battlefields where the Trust, partnering with the American Battlefield Protection Program and local organizations, has preserved considerable acreage. 2 • Here at Antietam, we have enjoyed an incredible partnership with one of the best local battlefield preservation organizations in the country – the Save Historic Antietam Foundation. • It is our honor to be joined today by the Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke. Secretary Zinke is passionate about protecting battlefield land for future generations, and we look forward to a partnership with him to continue this legacy. • It is also an honor to be here today with my good friend, Will Shafroth. We had done a lot of good work at battlefields over the years – first while he was at DOI, and now as he leads the outstanding National Park Foundation. DIRECTION: Please ask Will Shafroth to the podium. WILL SHAFROTH – (4-5 MINUTES) • Will, please briefly speak to the mission of the National Park Foundation as the official charitable partner of the National Park Service. Consider mentioning your family vacations to national parks as a child that sparked a lifelong passion for conservation and outdoor recreation. • There are more than 70 parks in the National Park System with resources that are related to the history of the Civil War, including 25 National Battlefield parks. These parks provide Americans with opportunities to learn about this defining period in our nation’s history and to appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of the citizen-soldiers who fought in the conflict. • These parks also have real economic benefits for the communities in which they are located. Last year, the Foundation released the first-ever study to provide a comprehensive economic valuation of America’s national parks and the programming provided by NPS, finding the total economic value of national parks and the National Park Service’s programs to be $92 billion, clearly demonstrating the public’s shared perception of the incredible benefits of national parks and programs. • The National Park Foundation has long been a supporter of Antietam National Battlefield. For example, in 2012, NPF awarded Antietam NB a grant from our Active Trails program to refurbish the Rohrbach group campground and increase visitor accessibility to the area. • As most of you know, the National Park Service celebrated its 100th birthday in 2016. Together with the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation worked closely with partners and stakeholders across the country to ensure that the Centennial was more than just a birthday. Early last year, NPF and NPS launched the Find Your Park public 3 education and engagement campaign to inspire all Americans to connect with, enjoy, and support America’s national parks. This movement continues beyond the Centennial, helping people discover that parks can be more than beautiful natural landscapes and that parks are relevant to all of our lives. • We also cheer the National Park Service Centennial Act, bipartisan legislation which was developed and passed last year with the support of national park partners and champions, including the National Park Foundation and the National Parks Conservation Association. Included in this Act was the establishment of the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund, which will build on the on the Centennial Challenge program’s proven success at leveraging philanthropic support for projects and programs across the National Park System. • In the past few years, Congress has appropriated a total of $25 million for the Centennial Challenge program, while NPS and partners such as NPF and local Friends Groups raised more than $45 million. These funds are supporting several projects at Antietam by the National Park Foundation, the Save Historic Antietam Foundation, and the Western Maryland Interpretive Association, including the construction of an accessible walkway and the removal of non-historic trees from Antietam National Cemetery, and the restoration of the Otto House landscape. • As we look forward to the next 100 years of the National Park Service, it is vitally important that these sites remain world-class destinations for Americans and people from all over the globe to visit, enjoy, and reflect. DIRECTION: Please ask John Nau to the podium. JOHN NAU – BATTLEFIELD BENEFITS AND INTRODUCTION OF SECRETARY (5 MINUTES) • The protection of battlefield landscapes will stand the test of time. Every acre we save is an investment in our country's future. There can be no more lasting and fitting tribute than protecting the sites where the Civil War’s outcome was decided — the battlefields themselves. • Preserved battlefields can be economic engines for local communities – creating jobs, driving tourism, and protecting valuable open space. • Visitors to battlefields tend to spend more and stay longer than other tourists at other attractions. Last year alone, Antietam National Battlefield was hosted more than 350,000 tourists, one of the highest visitation totals on record. • In 2015, visitors to Washington County, where we stand today, had a direct consumer benefit of $10.3 million for the county. There is little doubt that preserved battlefields are a boon for local communities. 4 • In addition, battlefields are outdoor classrooms; the Trust has invested considerable resources in its education initiatives, becoming a nonprofit leader in providing online history resources, including videos, animated maps, and mobile apps. • At a time when many schools find it difficult to make ends meet, the Civil War Trust provides educators with free resources that encourage students to connect with history in dynamic and innovative ways. • Our annual National Teacher Institute enables teachers to bring history and education alive for thousands of students. Our Generations Program, developed to help young people engage with history, holds family-friendly events at Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War sites, attracting more than 5,000 participants in the past 2 years. • The Trust, along with our other battlefield partners – especially the National Park Foundation and National Park Service – will continue to explore new initiatives to connect Americans with these battlefields so they better understand how the actions of those who fought here translate to the America we know today. • As a veteran of the Marine Corps, these fields have a special meaning to me, as living memorials to the soldiers who fought here as well as fields for training the modern American military. • Professional military education tours, traditionally called “staff rides,” are frequently conducted on preserved battlefields and are an important element of U.S. Armed Forces training. • On these staff rides, which are often led by military instructors or historians, soldiers learn valuable lessons and skills by studying historic terrain in person and placing themselves in the shoes of combat commanders from long ago. • The Maryland Campaign and the Battle of Antietam provide exceptional opportunities for military education. According to National Park Service estimates, the Antietam National Battlefield hosts between 30 and 50 staff rides a year. • As a military veteran himself, former Navy SEAL Secretary Zinke appreciates these battlefields as well – as a place of history, of sacrifice, reflection, and education. • It is our great honor to have Secretary Zinke here. A former Congressman from Montana, Sec. Zinke is a friend of preservation and American history. • It is my distinct honor to welcome the 51st Secretary of the Interior of the United States, the Honorable Ryan Zinke. 5 DIRECTION: Ask Secretary Zinke to the podium. SECRETARY RYAN ZINKE – SUGGESTED KEYNOTE REMARKS (7-10 MINUTES) • Secretary Zinke, please considering sharing with the audience your interest and enthusiasm in American battlefields, and what they mean to you. • You may want to discuss the role of the National Park Service in preserving and maintaining America’s most famous battlegrounds, and how NPS relies on nonprofit partners like the Civil War Trust to accomplish its mission. • Additionally, you may want to give some background on the American Battlefield Protection Program and its Battlefield Land Grants Program, which the Trust and its partners utilize to acquire unprotected battlefield land across the country. • A little history: the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission was created in 1990 to prioritize America’s battlefields and identify cost-effective ways to preserve these sites. • It also recommended the creation of the Battlefield Land Grant Program, a matching grant program administered by the American Battlefield Protection Program, that is designed work within the private sector market place to preserve battlefields. • It is one of the most successful land preservation tools in the country, and has been used to save more than 27,000 acres of Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields to date. • Preserved battlefields are our link to the past, and these landscapes offer us the chance to look back and understand the events that transpired here, and how they shaped the country we know today. • Today, I am pleased to announce 23 new grants totaling more than $7.2 million to protect 1,196 acres at 19 Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battlefields. They are (these will be visually represented on a poster): o o o o o o o Prairie Grove, Ark.; South Mountain and Williamsport, Md.; Brices Cross Roads, Miss.; Fort Ann and Sackets Harbor, N.Y.; Brandywine, Pa.; Eutaw Springs, S.C.; Fort Donelson, Tenn.; 6 o Nine battlefie lds in Virginia: Appomattox Courthouse, Fredericksburg , Gaines Mill , Kelly's Ford , Malvern Hill , New Market Second Manassas , Thi.rd Winchester , and Trevilian Station , Va.; o Shepherdstown , W .Va . • It should be noted that this is the first time the Battlefield Land Grant Pro gram has been used to preserve a War of 1812 site - Sackets Harbor in New York - since the program was expanded in December 2014 to include the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. • The National Park Service protects 4 17 sites that paint a full picture of the United States of America , from Antietam to the Grand Canyon , and from Denali to Dry Tortugas. • Years of neglect and delay have resulted in a $ 12 billion backlog of defetTed maintenance projects at our national parks. At America's 25 national battlefield parks there cunently exists a $229 million backlog. That is no way to preserve our history and this administration is taking steps to rectify this situation. • In Apri l, I was proud to announce President Trump's decision to donate his first quar terly salary as president to the National Park Service ' s battlefield parks . • Today I am announcing that this contribution , totaling $78 ~333 6 will be given to Antietam National Battlefield , specifically for the upkeep and maintenance of the monuments on the battlefie ld. • The Civil War Tmst , National Park Foundation , and Save Hist01ic Foundation have agreed to match the President 's generous challenge donation and - as a result - the President's $78 ,~33 has enerated a total of $264 13 for maintenance at Antietam. .,..----1 Commented [JC1] : Revised Commented [JC2]: Revised Commented [JC3] : Revised • The gift of the President and the three nonprofit groups will go toward preservation of the his toric Newcomer House , along with replacement of 5,000 linear feet of dete1iorated rail fencing along the Hagerstown Turnpike where some of the most intense fighting of the battle occurred. I want to invite the Civil War Tmst , the National Park Foundation and the Save Historic Foundation to return to tl1e podium to present a check to the National Park Service to match the President's donation (nonprofit donation: $185 ,~ 8~ . ------ ...-----{Commented DIRECTION : Have Jim Lighthi.zer. Will Shafroth. John Nau . Susan Trail. and a 1·epresentative of the Save Hist01ic Antietam Foundation return to podium for photo op. • Preserving and maintaining these sites , especially proj ects like we 're celebrating today , provides future genera tions a place to reflect on the hero ism sacrifice and 7 [JC4]: Re,,-i,e From: Sent: To: Subject: "Adams, Nathan" Wed Sep 06 2017 13:58:07 GMT-0600 (MDT) Rebecca Matulka , Laura Rigas , "Newell, Russell" , "Swift, Heather" FOR REVIEW: Hispanic Heritage Month photo gallery All, Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 and we developed a photo gallery to highlight Interiormanaged sites dedicated to preserving Hispanic American history. It's very similar to what we've done in the past for Black History Month and Women's History Month. Please let us know if you have any red flags. We'd like to post this next Thursday morning. Thanks! PHOTO GALLERY - NOT A BLOG Discover Hispanic heritage at these historic sites Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15. Interior and its bureaus preserve and interpret historic sites across the country. For American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, these places connect them to our nation’s shared history. From early explorers to modern day leaders, Hispanic Americans have impacted America’s culture and played an important role in society. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting one of the historic sites near you. El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail In the 17th century, Spanish explorers made military expeditions into the future states of Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico. Building on Native American trading paths, the Spanish created “royal roads,” called camino reals. Competing against British and French colonial expansion, they established military forts, trading posts and missions for the religious and social conversion of American Indians. These settlements and cultural exchange laid the foundation for art, architecture, language, music, food and traditions that define the region today. Visit El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail and San Antonio Mission National Historical Park in Texas and El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail in New Mexico to experience this rich history. Assateague Island National Seashore Not far offshore of Assateague Island National Seashore in Virginia, two Spanish shipwrecks rest under the ocean waters. Testaments to the dangers of colonial era shipping, artifacts from the La Galga and the Juno shipwrecks are on display in the visitor center. According to popular legend, which Marguerite Henry famously retold in her classic children’s book Misty of Chincoteague, Assateague’s Chincoteague ponies are descendants of Spanish horses that came ashore after escaping the La Galga or another shipwreck. César E. Chávez National Monument César E. Chávez National Monument in California preserves the office and burial place of one of the most important Latino leaders during the 20th century in the United States. César E. Chávez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union -- the United Farm Workers of America. His leadership brought sustained international attention to the plight of farm workers, and secured them higher wages and safer working conditions. This had a major impact on labor rights and the recognition of Hispanic Americans to the economy and culture. Fort Frederica National Monument The British colony of Georgia was founded in part to act as a buffer zone between South Carolina and the Spanish territory of Florida. Fort Frederica was built on St. Simon’s Island as a military installation, but it also became a lively commercial center. Under founder James Oglethorpe, the settlement furthered a social agenda that advocated for penal reform and the abolition of slavery. It is best remembered as the site of the 1742 Battle of Bloody Marsh between the British and Spanish, which ensured English dominion over Georgia and limited Spanish influence to Florida. Today, Fort Frederica National Monument preserves the fort’s remains and helps tell the story of the cultures that shaped the area’s early history. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Alaska might be the last place in America people think of when it comes to Spanish influence, but a series of Spanish expeditions along the West Coast in the 1700s left their mark on the Last Frontier. As part of a fiveyear scientific voyage, Alessandro Malaspina’s expedition took botanical and mineralogical findings, updated maps, searched for new trade routes and made contact with the Tlingit Alaskan Natives. While the Spanish eventually lost all claim to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, the Spanish legacy is still evident in places like the Malaspina Glacier in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area After the United States annexed Mexico’s northern territories in 1848, many of the new American citizens moved north and east. One of these Hispanic Americans was Teofilo Trujillo, who settled with his wife in Colorado’s San Luis Valley west of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in 1865. The Trujillo homesteads are now a National Historic Landmark and part of the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. The two ranches, where the Trujillo family had struggles and success, help reveal the settlement history and influences of Hispanic culture in the Southwest. Freedom Tower in Miami Originally built as a newspaper headquarters, the Freedom Tower in Miami, Florida, is considered the "Ellis Island of the South” for its role as the Cuban Assistance Center from 1962 to 1974. A National Historic Landmark, the Freedom Tower is the single most important physical manifestation of this period of Cold War era politics and the Cuban exodus experience. The 17-story building, based on the design of a Spanish cathedral tower, served as a symbol of hope and freedom, and the firm belief that democracy should be available to all who fight against tyranny. The Cubans who passed through its halls became a vital part of the South Florida community. Santa Fe National Historic Trail In 1821, Mexico gained its independence from Spain’s 200 years of control and unlocked a great gateway to the West -- the Santa Fe Trail. From 1821 until 1880, trade between Mexico and the United States flourished and western migration expanded. People shared their products and culture along the trail at places like Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in Colorado and Pecos National Historical Park in New Mexico. Today, living historians recreate the sights, sounds and smells of the past with guided tours, demonstrations and special events. National Mall and Department of the Interior Building Just off the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Virginia Avenue runs directly in front of the Department of the Interior headquarters. Along this street stand five statues that honor Hispanic liberators José Gervasio Artigas, Simón Bolívar, José de San Martín, Bernardo de Gálvez and Benito Juarez. These statues were gifts from Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela to the United States as a gesture of mutual commitment to freedom and democracy. The shared history of revolution against colonial powers binds together the nations of the Americas. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Spanish culture remains prevalent throughout the Southwest. You can see it in the architecture, accents, food, music and religion. It’s been almost 400 years since Fray Francisco Fonte arrived in New Mexico and began establishing missions to convert native Pueblo people to Christianity. Franciscan Friars met stiff resistance and when drought, epidemics and natural disasters began to decimate the population of the Salinas Valley, the Pueblo peoples felt they had insulted the spirits and returned to their old beliefs. This story comes alive at the extensive ruins preserved at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. San Juan National Historic Site This Spanish system of fortifications in San Juan, Puerto Rico is the oldest European construction in U.S. territory and one of the oldest in the New World. Expanded many times over 150 years, the walls eventually protected the entire city of San Juan against repeated attacks from the British and Dutch. Designated a World Heritage Site, San Juan National Historic Site preserves these massive fortifications and offers programs on the Spanish and Latino history of the island forts. These remarkable buildings are an important part of Puerto Rico’s history and provide a stunning backdrop to the vibrant culture of San Juan. Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is a natural oasis in the urban landscape of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Urban refuges like Valle de Oro offer unique environmental education and recreation opportunities in highly populated areas while promoting the mission of the refuge system to protect wildlife and their habitats. The refuge works closely with the neighboring Hispanic community to improve residents’ well-being and access to green space and inspire the next generation of public land stewards. "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Swift, Heather" Wed Sep 06 2017 14:05:24 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Adams, Nathan" Rebecca Matulka , Laura Rigas , "Newell, Russell" Re: FOR REVIEW: Hispanic Heritage Month photo gallery ​Do we have somebody who can translate this into espanol? ​ Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Adams, Nathan wrote: All, Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 and we developed a photo gallery to highlight Interior-managed sites dedicated to preserving Hispanic American history. It's very similar to what we've done in the past for Black History Month and Women's History Month. Please let us know if you have any red flags. We'd like to post this next Thursday morning. Thanks! PHOTO GALLERY - NOT A BLOG Discover Hispanic heritage at these historic sites Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15. Interior and its bureaus preserve and interpret historic sites across the country. For American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, these places connect them to our nation’s shared history. From early explorers to modern day leaders, Hispanic Americans have impacted America’s culture and played an important role in society. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting one of the historic sites near you. El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail In the 17th century, Spanish explorers made military expeditions into the future states of Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico. Building on Native American trading paths, the Spanish created “royal roads,” called camino reals. Competing against British and French colonial expansion, they established military forts, trading posts and missions for the religious and social conversion of American Indians. These settlements and cultural exchange laid the foundation for art, architecture, language, music, food and traditions that define the region today. Visit El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail and San Antonio Mission National Historical Park in Texas and El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail in New Mexico to experience this rich history. Assateague Island National Seashore Not far offshore of Assateague Island National Seashore in Virginia, two Spanish shipwrecks rest under the ocean waters. Testaments to the dangers of colonial era shipping, artifacts from the La Galga and the Juno shipwrecks are on display in the visitor center. According to popular legend, which Marguerite Henry famously retold in her classic children’s book Misty of Chincoteague, Assateague’s Chincoteague ponies are descendants of Spanish horses that came ashore after escaping the La Galga or another shipwreck. César E. Chávez National Monument César E. Chávez National Monument in California preserves the office and burial place of one of the most important Latino leaders during the 20th century in the United States. César E. Chávez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union -- the United Farm Workers of America. His leadership brought sustained international attention to the plight of farm workers, and secured them higher wages and safer working conditions. This had a major impact on labor rights and the recognition of Hispanic Americans to the economy and culture. Fort Frederica National Monument The British colony of Georgia was founded in part to act as a buffer zone between South Carolina and the Spanish territory of Florida. Fort Frederica was built on St. Simon’s Island as a military installation, but it also became a lively commercial center. Under founder James Oglethorpe, the settlement furthered a social agenda that advocated for penal reform and the abolition of slavery. It is best remembered as the site of the 1742 Battle of Bloody Marsh between the British and Spanish, which ensured English dominion over Georgia and limited Spanish influence to Florida. Today, Fort Frederica National Monument preserves the fort’s remains and helps tell the story of the cultures that shaped the area’s early history. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Alaska might be the last place in America people think of when it comes to Spanish influence, but a series of Spanish expeditions along the West Coast in the 1700s left their mark on the Last Frontier. As part of a fiveyear scientific voyage, Alessandro Malaspina’s expedition took botanical and mineralogical findings, updated maps, searched for new trade routes and made contact with the Tlingit Alaskan Natives. While the Spanish eventually lost all claim to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, the Spanish legacy is still evident in places like the Malaspina Glacier in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area After the United States annexed Mexico’s northern territories in 1848, many of the new American citizens moved north and east. One of these Hispanic Americans was Teofilo Trujillo, who settled with his wife in Colorado’s San Luis Valley west of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in 1865. The Trujillo homesteads are now a National Historic Landmark and part of the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. The two ranches, where the Trujillo family had struggles and success, help reveal the settlement history and influences of Hispanic culture in the Southwest. Freedom Tower in Miami Originally built as a newspaper headquarters, the Freedom Tower in Miami, Florida, is considered the "Ellis Island of the South” for its role as the Cuban Assistance Center from 1962 to 1974. A National Historic Landmark, the Freedom Tower is the single most important physical manifestation of this period of Cold War era politics and the Cuban exodus experience. The 17-story building, based on the design of a Spanish cathedral tower, served as a symbol of hope and freedom, and the firm belief that democracy should be available to all who fight against tyranny. The Cubans who passed through its halls became a vital part of the South Florida community. Santa Fe National Historic Trail In 1821, Mexico gained its independence from Spain’s 200 years of control and unlocked a great gateway to the West -- the Santa Fe Trail. From 1821 until 1880, trade between Mexico and the United States flourished and western migration expanded. People shared their products and culture along the trail at places like Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in Colorado and Pecos National Historical Park in New Mexico. Today, living historians recreate the sights, sounds and smells of the past with guided tours, demonstrations and special events. National Mall and Department of the Interior Building Just off the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Virginia Avenue runs directly in front of the Department of the Interior headquarters. Along this street stand five statues that honor Hispanic liberators José Gervasio Artigas, Simón Bolívar, José de San Martín, Bernardo de Gálvez and Benito Juarez. These statues were gifts from Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela to the United States as a gesture of mutual commitment to freedom and democracy. The shared history of revolution against colonial powers binds together the nations of the Americas. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Spanish culture remains prevalent throughout the Southwest. You can see it in the architecture, accents, food, music and religion. It’s been almost 400 years since Fray Francisco Fonte arrived in New Mexico and began establishing missions to convert native Pueblo people to Christianity. Franciscan Friars met stiff resistance and when drought, epidemics and natural disasters began to decimate the population of the Salinas Valley, the Pueblo peoples felt they had insulted the spirits and returned to their old beliefs. This story comes alive at the extensive ruins preserved at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. San Juan National Historic Site This Spanish system of fortifications in San Juan, Puerto Rico is the oldest European construction in U.S. territory and one of the oldest in the New World. Expanded many times over 150 years, the walls eventually protected the entire city of San Juan against repeated attacks from the British and Dutch. Designated a World Heritage Site, San Juan National Historic Site preserves these massive fortifications and offers programs on the Spanish and Latino history of the island forts. These remarkable buildings are an important part of Puerto Rico’s history and provide a stunning backdrop to the vibrant culture of San Juan. Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is a natural oasis in the urban landscape of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Urban refuges like Valle de Oro offer unique environmental education and recreation opportunities in highly populated areas while promoting the mission of the refuge system to protect wildlife and their habitats. The refuge works closely with the neighboring Hispanic community to improve residents’ well-being and access to green space and inspire the next generation of public land stewards. Russell Newell From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Russell Newell Wed Sep 06 2017 14:07:23 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift, Heather" "Adams, Nathan" , Rebecca Matulka , Laura Rigas Re: FOR REVIEW: Hispanic Heritage Month photo gallery I think so Sent from my iPhone On Sep 6, 2017, at 4:06 PM, Swift, Heather wrote: ​Do we have somebody who can translate this into espanol? ​ Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Adams, Nathan wrote: All, Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 and we developed a photo gallery to highlight Interior-managed sites dedicated to preserving Hispanic American history. It's very similar to what we've done in the past for Black History Month and Women's History Month. Please let us know if you have any red flags. We'd like to post this next Thursday morning. Thanks! PHOTO GALLERY - NOT A BLOG Discover Hispanic heritage at these historic sites Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15. Interior and its bureaus preserve and interpret historic sites across the country. For American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, these places connect them to our nation’s shared history. From early explorers to modern day leaders, Hispanic Americans have impacted America’s culture and played an important role in society. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting one of the historic sites near you. El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail In the 17th century, Spanish explorers made military expeditions into the future states of Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico. Building on Native American trading paths, the Spanish created “royal roads,” called camino reals. Competing against British and French colonial expansion, they established military forts, trading posts and missions for the religious and social conversion of American Indians. These settlements and cultural exchange laid the foundation for art, architecture, language, music, food and traditions that define the region today. Visit El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail and San Antonio Mission National Historical Park in Texas and El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail in New Mexico to experience this rich history. Assateague Island National Seashore Not far offshore of Assateague Island National Seashore in Virginia, two Spanish shipwrecks rest under the ocean waters. Testaments to the dangers of colonial era shipping, artifacts from the La Galga and the Juno shipwrecks are on display in the visitor center. According to popular legend, which Marguerite Henry famously retold in her classic children’s book Misty of Chincoteague, Assateague’s Chincoteague ponies are descendants of Spanish horses that came ashore after escaping the La Galga or another shipwreck. César E. Chávez National Monument César E. Chávez National Monument in California preserves the office and burial place of one of the most important Latino leaders during the 20th century in the United States. César E. Chávez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union -- the United Farm Workers of America. His leadership brought sustained international attention to the plight of farm workers, and secured them higher wages and safer working conditions. This had a major impact on labor rights and the recognition of Hispanic Americans to the economy and culture. Fort Frederica National Monument The British colony of Georgia was founded in part to act as a buffer zone between South Carolina and the Spanish territory of Florida. Fort Frederica was built on St. Simon’s Island as a military installation, but it also became a lively commercial center. Under founder James Oglethorpe, the settlement furthered a social agenda that advocated for penal reform and the abolition of slavery. It is best remembered as the site of the 1742 Battle of Bloody Marsh between the British and Spanish, which ensured English dominion over Georgia and limited Spanish influence to Florida. Today, Fort Frederica National Monument preserves the fort’s remains and helps tell the story of the cultures that shaped the area’s early history. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Alaska might be the last place in America people think of when it comes to Spanish influence, but a series of Spanish expeditions along the West Coast in the 1700s left their mark on the Last Frontier. As part of a five-year scientific voyage, Alessandro Malaspina’s expedition took botanical and mineralogical findings, updated maps, searched for new trade routes and made contact with the Tlingit Alaskan Natives. While the Spanish eventually lost all claim to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, the Spanish legacy is still evident in places like the Malaspina Glacier in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area After the United States annexed Mexico’s northern territories in 1848, many of the new American citizens moved north and east. One of these Hispanic Americans was Teofilo Trujillo, who settled with his wife in Colorado’s San Luis Valley west of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in 1865. The Trujillo homesteads are now a National Historic Landmark and part of the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. The two ranches, where the Trujillo family had struggles and success, help reveal the settlement history and influences of Hispanic culture in the Southwest. Freedom Tower in Miami Originally built as a newspaper headquarters, the Freedom Tower in Miami, Florida, is considered the "Ellis Island of the South” for its role as the Cuban Assistance Center from 1962 to 1974. A National Historic Landmark, the Freedom Tower is the single most important physical manifestation of this period of Cold War era politics and the Cuban exodus experience. The 17story building, based on the design of a Spanish cathedral tower, served as a symbol of hope and freedom, and the firm belief that democracy should be available to all who fight against tyranny. The Cubans who passed through its halls became a vital part of the South Florida community. Santa Fe National Historic Trail In 1821, Mexico gained its independence from Spain’s 200 years of control and unlocked a great gateway to the West -- the Santa Fe Trail. From 1821 until 1880, trade between Mexico and the United States flourished and western migration expanded. People shared their products and culture along the trail at places like Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in Colorado and Pecos National Historical Park in New Mexico. Today, living historians recreate the sights, sounds and smells of the past with guided tours, demonstrations and special events. National Mall and Department of the Interior Building Just off the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Virginia Avenue runs directly in front of the Department of the Interior headquarters. Along this street stand five statues that honor Hispanic liberators José Gervasio Artigas, Simón Bolívar, José de San Martín, Bernardo de Gálvez and Benito Juarez. These statues were gifts from Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela to the United States as a gesture of mutual commitment to freedom and democracy. The shared history of revolution against colonial powers binds together the nations of the Americas. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Spanish culture remains prevalent throughout the Southwest. You can see it in the architecture, accents, food, music and religion. It’s been almost 400 years since Fray Francisco Fonte arrived in New Mexico and began establishing missions to convert native Pueblo people to Christianity. Franciscan Friars met stiff resistance and when drought, epidemics and natural disasters began to decimate the population of the Salinas Valley, the Pueblo peoples felt they had insulted the spirits and returned to their old beliefs. This story comes alive at the extensive ruins preserved at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. San Juan National Historic Site This Spanish system of fortifications in San Juan, Puerto Rico is the oldest European construction in U.S. territory and one of the oldest in the New World. Expanded many times over 150 years, the walls eventually protected the entire city of San Juan against repeated attacks from the British and Dutch. Designated a World Heritage Site, San Juan National Historic Site preserves these massive fortifications and offers programs on the Spanish and Latino history of the island forts. These remarkable buildings are an important part of Puerto Rico’s history and provide a stunning backdrop to the vibrant culture of San Juan. Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is a natural oasis in the urban landscape of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Urban refuges like Valle de Oro offer unique environmental education and recreation opportunities in highly populated areas while promoting the mission of the refuge system to protect wildlife and their habitats. The refuge works closely with the neighboring Hispanic community to improve residents’ well-being and access to green space and inspire the next generation of public land stewards. I Conversation Contents Fwd: VT Public Radio Interview Request Today - Conte Refuge CCP Gavin Shire From: Sent: To: Subject: Gavin Shire Wed Sep 06 2017 09:01:12 GMT-0600 (MDT) Heather Swift , Russell Newell , Laura Rigas , Paul Ross Fwd: VT Public Radio Interview Request Today - Conte Refuge CCP Can I get your thoughts on this interview request? The region would like to be responsive understanding the sensitivities. They'd let me to get back to them with a yes/no in an hour or so if possible. Thanks, G On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 8:58 AM, Hastie, Kyla wrote: Gavin We received a media query from Vermont Public Radio yesterday afternoon about the Conte NWR CCP. Because DOI and Greg Sheehan are aware of this issue, wanted to coordinate with you before response and give you the chance to coordinate with DOI Communications if needed. Reporter is hoping for interview with refuge manager today - we will try to delay until we hear from you. The reporter is likely aware that VT governor just sent a letter to Secretary Zinke (forwarded below).We propose that the refuge manager gives a brief on-the-record phone interview with these messages: · We just received the letter we are carefully reviewing it. We look forward to working further with the state of Vermont to address their concerns and achieve our common conservation goals. · For private landowners interested in voluntary conservation options, the CCP stresses easements, cooperative agreements and partnerships with private landowners, Forest Legacy, or acquisition or management by state and local government and non-profit groups. Federal fee title land acquisition is only one of a suite of conservation tools. · We are working collaboratively with private landowners and communities throughout Vermont to support local economies and keep working lands working. · Note the reporter sounds like his angle is “benefits national wildlife refuges" – so we’d also like to highlight hunting and fishing access provided by the existing refuge lands. We will keep it high level - will not get into point-by-point response to Governor's letter - do not want to use press to communicate a response to Governor’s office! Of course, responses to some of the Governor's concerns are in the CCP online, so reporter may find some of that data himself. If asked about CCP status, we will use the same message we used previously (which you reviewed) when we received press queries: "The record of decision for the final CCP/EIS was signed by the Regional Director in January. It is currently being reviewed by the Department of the Interior." Let us know if you are ok with this response strategy or if we need to discuss. Kyla ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Weber, Wendi Date: Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 2:13 PM Subject: Fwd: To: Scott Kahan , "Mrs. Sharon Marino" , Deborah Rocque , Christine Eustis , Kyla Hastie ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Sheehan, Greg Date: Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 1:38 PM Subject: Fwd: To: "Weber, Wendi" ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Smith, Steven Date: Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 10:44 AM Subject: Fwd: To: Todd Willens , Greg Sheehan , Casey Hammond For your records. Attached is a letter from Governor Phil Scott's Office (VT) concerning the Silvio O. Conte NFWR. This is the letter I mentioned was coming in my Vermont Brief. Respectfully, Steve -Steven M. Smith Advisor - Intergovernmental Affairs Immediate Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior Desk: (202) 513-0888 Cell: (202) 706-9438 NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act. -Greg Sheehan Principal Deputy Director US Fish and Wildlife Service 1849 C Street NW, Room 3358 Washington, DC 20240 Office 202-208-4545 Cell 202-676-7675 -Wendi Weber Regional Director Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley, MA 01035-9589 413/253-8300 413/253-8308fax 413/531-5163cell wendi weber@fws.gov -Kyla Hastie Assistant Regional Director-External Affairs Northeast Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley, MA 01035 office: (413) 253-8325 cell: (413) 262-3667 -David T. Eisenhauer Public Affairs and Communications U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 413-253-8492 (o) 413-313-3554 (m) david eisenhauer@fws.gov I Conversation Contents *News Alert* 'You 're Fired' may be harder than Trump thinks when it comes to federa l workers "Hinson, Alex" From: Sent: To: BCC: Subject: "Hinson , Alex" Tue Aug 22 2017 07:20 :26 GMT-0600 (MDT) undisclosed-recip ients :; Laura_ Rigas@ios.do i.gov *News Alert * 'You 're Fired' may be harder than Trump thinks when it comes to federal workers Washington Post: 'You're Fired' may be harder than Trump thinks when it comes to federa l workers Lisa Rein August 21, 2017 Anxious to remake the federal government , the Trump administration is cracking down on emp loyees who break the rules, taking action in some instances in disciplinary cases that had langu ished under former president Barack Obama . The White House in April instructed agencies to "remove poor performers" as they construct plans to shrink the workforce as part of a federal downsiz ing. Trump vowed during the campa ign to shake up a govern ment awash in "waste , fraud and abuse" - and the new administration has been vocal about its strategy. Budget director Mick Mulvaney laid out detailed mandates to ensu re that poor conduct be handled swiftly and poor performe rs monitored closely or given "appropriate discipline ." After years criticizing the Obama administration for going easy on cases involving problem employees , Republicans are taking a hard line against misconduct at several troub led agencies. [Trump's hard-line plan for government workers]Veterans Affairs, still recover ing from criticism in 2014 that employee misconduct led to manipulated patient wait ing lists at its medical cente rs, in July began publishing disciplinary actions online , including 525 firings since Trump took office. With 350 ,000 employees, VA in June became the model for a broader job protections shake-up sought by conservat ives when Trump signed a bill creating a quick path for VA Secretary David Shulkin to fire employees who fail to meet conduct or performance standards . At Homeland Security , the inspector genera l is conducting an agencyw ide review of misconduct actions. Employees were asked in a July survey whether the sprawling department created after the 9/1 1 attacks has "sufficient processes and procedu res to address conduct issues." Comme rce Secretary Wilbur Ross is asking career officia ls at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to expla in how they have handled imprope r time and attendance reporting, an agency officia l familia r with the inquiry said. Investigato rs and congressional Republicans say the problems related to time and attendance track ing have gone unaddressed for years. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has vowed zero tolerance for sexual harassers. This month the Yellowstone National Park superintendent went public with disciplinary actions he is taking against a dozen emp loyees involved in a harassment case . [Congress clears Trump-backed bill to fast-track firing of VA workers] But in its efforts to fulfill the president’s campaign promise to “drain the swamp”of entrenched federal workers, the new political leadership in Washington is meeting resistance from powerful federal employee unions and finding that maneuvering around long-guaranteed civil service protections is not easy. This month an administrative board ordered a stay of the firing of the former director of the VA Medical Center in Washington, who had been removed from his post to an administrative job in April. An inspector general’s probe found that patient health was endangered by managerial dysfunction.Brian Hawkins was fired for a “failure to provide effective leadership,” VA officials said. He claimed wrongful termination and is back at work while his case is independently reviewed. In a test of the new law, which offers fewer protections for employees, Shulkin plans to remove Hawkins again based on another inspector general’s investigation, VA officials said. That inquiry found that he violated agency rules by sharing sensitive information about employees with his wife on their personal email accounts. Hawkins did not respond to a request for comment. Even cases that Trump officials inherited from the Obama administration have been challenging. The Census Bureau took over litigation that sprang from an inspector general’s findings two years ago that employees in its hiring office gamed the system to improperly collect $1.1 million in salaries. It is still unresolved, an agency spokesman said. A case now playing out at the Patent and Trademark Office shows the complexities of carrying out Trump’s mandate. After a three-year investigation, the office has moved recently to fire or suspend 18 of about two dozen employees in a clerical support unit that dockets trademark applications, according to current and former agency staff and other government officials familiar with the case. One worker has been fired. [Patent office filters out worst telework abuses in report to watchdog] Agency officials conducted an internal inquiry whose findings were shared with The Washington Post, showing that the employees improperly charged the government hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years. In the most egregious cases, officials found that some employees worked two hours a day but billed taxpayers for eight, plus two more overtime hours. A union official denied any impropriety, saying his members “were available to work” but often finished their tasks quickly and awaited more assignments, a practice that went on for as long as a decade. “My employees are not in the wrong,” said Harold Ross, president of Local 243 of the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents the unit. “They produce fast. They’re available for the whole time. All of a sudden, management wants to come against them.” Patent office spokesman Paul Rosenthal said in an email the agency does not comment on specific personnel cases. “More broadly, the USPTO has always taken its time and attendance policies seriously,” he wrote. “Employees must accurately record their time worked. And the overwhelming majority of our employees do just that. But employees who falsify their work records or work hours . . . will continue to be held accountable.” In another sign of the Trump administration’s efforts to more forcefully address employee misconduct, Rosenthal cited an agreement — signed by the union representing patent examiners — to allow supervisors to monitor staff work habits with tracking software that indicates whether employees are at their computers. Labor had resisted these changes, which the union signed the day before Trump took office. Timecard abuse has been documented over several years in reports by the inspector general at the Commerce Department, the patent office’s parent agency. The office has been praised for its flexible work hours and telework policies. [Patent office workers costs taxpayers millions by playing hooky, watchdog finds] The Post reported in 2014 that an internal investigation found patent examiners repeatedly misrepresented their hours and received unsubstantiated overtime pay and bonuses. Top agency officials removed the most damaging revelations from material turned over to the inspector general, documents provided to The Post showed. Commerce officials said the material was in draft form. At the time, Obama officials pledged to hold employees accountable. But critics said few patent examiners were punished or paid restitution. Commerce’s then-acting inspector general, Dave Smith, opened an investigation into the trademark employees, according to government sources. But top patent officials prevailed after asking that they be allowed to conduct their own inquiry. Last fall, Smith released a computer analysis showing discrepancies between the time claimed by patent examiners and hours worked. But privacy laws prevented the agency from acting against 415 employees identified as the worst offenders. Under a new law, management is allowed to pursue administrative or criminal enforcement in such cases. It is unclear if the patent office plans to act. Republicans’ frustration with patent officials and the unions boiled over at a House hearing in December after Trump’s election. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s panel on government operations, dressed down the agency’s No. 2 Obama appointee, Russell Slifer, and the head of the patent examiners’ union for tolerating abuses. The agency had long suspected timecard abuses in the trademark division, where jobs have been outpaced by automation. But managers could not document it until 2013, when they installed tracking software. “We had never seen anything like it,” recalled Bill House, who retired in 2015 from the employee relations office, which investigates misconduct. The number of cases, the money allegedly bilked and the hours the employees spent not working “was so bad they pulled other [employee relations] specialists to work on it,” House recalled. The treasury employees union is fighting the proposed discipline, said union and management officials who requested anonymity to discuss the subject. An arbitrator is scheduled in October to hear the first case, of the sole employee who has been fired. Tim Hannapel, the NTEU’s national counsel, said the tracking software detects only part of the work employees are asked to do — tasks that include emails, phone calls, and monitoring rules and regulations. “It’s substantive stuff, but there isn’t a code that tracks this work,” he said. The union has turned down management’s offers to allow employees to resign with clean records if they reimburse taxpayers for unearned compensation, according to union officials and others familiar with the discussions. The employees, who are paid $59,693 annually on average, remain on the payroll. The NTEU also is alleging disparate racial treatment because almost all of the employees are black. The union says relatively few higher-paid white patent examiners have been disciplined for similar misconduct claims. The agency did not comment on the settlement negotiations or the discrimination claim. “They turned a blind eye to the other employees,” Ross, the local union president, said of patent examiners. Slifer, now an intellectual-property attorney in Boise, Idaho, said that when he and the unions worked together to respond to Congress’s accountability requests, it was clear that the relationship with the Trump administration would be different. “The recognition that having a GOP majority in Congress and in the White House certainly put the unions on notice that they don’t necessarily enjoy the same support from Republicans as they have from Democrats,” he said. He said employee accountability is more complicated than saying “if someone isn’t putting in their 80 hours [every two weeks] they need to be canned. 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PO ITICOPLAYBOOK Today's POLITICO Playbook presented by Chevron 08/22/2017 06:33 AM EDT By JAKE SHERMAN (sherman@po litico.com ; @JakeShe rman ), ANNA PALMER (anna@po litico.com ; @apa lmerdc ) and DANIEL LIPPMAN (dan iel@po litico.com ; @dlippman ) Listen to the Playbook Aud io Briefing I Subscr ibe on iTunes I Vis it the online home of Playbook DRIVING THE DAY Good Tuesday morning. SIREN: INSIDE THE DEBT-CEILING DRAMA ... THE NATION'S BORROWING LIMIT needs to be lifted in the next month or so , and House and Senate Republicans and the Trump administration have NO IDEA AND NO PLAN how it's going to get done, according to sources in each corner of the fight. ELEMENTS IN THE WHITE HOUSE have signaled to Hill leaders they believe Congress will pass a clean increase -- lifting the debt cap without other provisions. This will not fly with some conservative members , who want some sort of policy concessions. HOUSE and SENATE REPUBLICANS tell us they have not decided on a strategy as of yet. The prevailing theory among GOP aides continues to be that the Senate will pass a clean debt ceiling increase and jam the House with it. That seems risky, and aides are worried. -- MITCH MCCONNELL, yesterday in Kentucky: "There is zero chance -- no chance -- we will not raise the debt ceiling." -- FROM A GOP HILL AIDE: "Leadership has no plan for debt ceiling. Zero specifics on tax reform. We are six weeks away for funding the government and no one has any idea what will happen . Leadership has nothi ng they've art iculated." THE BOSTON GLOBE'S VICKY MCGRANE -- "Businesses fret over Congress' ability to avoid debt default" http ://bit.ly/2vUBW8X NANCY COOK on tax reform : "There is broad conse nsus, according to five sources familia r with th e behi nd-the -scenes talks, on som e of the best ways t o pay for cutting both the individual and corpo rate tax rates. The options include capping the mortgage interest deductio n for homeowners; scrapping people's ability to deduct state and local t axes; and eliminati ng businesses' ability t o dedu ct interest , while also phasing in so-called full expensing for small bus inesses that allows th em t o immed iately deduct investments like new equipment or facilities." http ://po liti.co/2imiAoC ABOUT LAST NIGHT ... PRES IDENT TRUMP'S WAR .... -- NYT's MARK LANDLER and MAGGIE HABERMAN: "Angry Trump Grilled His Generals About Troop Increase , Then Gave In": "Presid ent Trump's skepticism about America 's involvement in Afghanista n was no secret to his staff. But his t op natio nal secmity officials were still t aken aback at a meet in g in the Situation Room on Jul y 19, when an angry Mr . Trump bega n ripping apart their lates t proposal to send thousands of additional American troops to the countly . 'We're losing,' the president declared, according to a person who was in the room . The plan , he comp lained, was vague and open-ended, with no definition of vict ory. 'v\Thatdo es success look like? ' he asked . "The day before that meeting , Mr. Trump had invited four sold iers who had served in Afghanis t an to the White House for lunch. His exchanges with these enlisted men , an official said, left him sober abo ut the prospects for tu rn ing around a war that has dragged on for nearly 16 years. He showed up the next day dete rmined to ask ha rd qu estio ns." http://nyti.ms/2x8hUGr ... Video of Trump's speech http ://bit.ly/ 2imLh S9 -- ELIANA JOHNSON: "How Trump swallowed a bitter Afghanistan pill,": "The plan - which will maintain an unspecified U.S. troop prese nce without withd rawal time tables and intensify press ure on Pakistan to crack down on terrorist safe havens - was the prod uct of a months -long strategy review in which the preside nt' s nat ional secmity team t alked him out of endi ng the costly 16-year war . 'It wasn't a debate ,' said a senio r White House aide . 'It was an attempt to convince the president.' ... If the re was a worldview behind the remarks, it was what Trump called a 'principled realis m ' devoted to rooti ng out terro rists without bu ilding up the count ries that host them - a balance between the preside nt's isolationist tende ncies and the neoconservative ideo logy tha t animated the last Republican admi nistrati on. 'We are not nation -building again,' Trump said . 'We are killing te rrorists.'" ht tp: //poli ti .co/2wsSVRg --WAPO'S PHIL RUCKER and BOB COSTA: "Trump's private deliberations -- detailed in interviews with more tha n a dozen senior adm inistrat ion officials and outside allies -- reveale d a president unattached to any pa1ticular foreign-policy doctrine, but willing to be persuaded as long as he could be seen as a strong and decisive leader. 'This has been many months in the maki ng,' said Kellyanne Conway, counse lor to the presiden t. 'The hallmark of leadership is a deliberative process, not an impulsive reactio n, and that is precisely the protocol he followed here .' "Part of that listening included hearing out the military about sha ring the burden in the region and getti ng Pakista n more involved in managing the war . 'When Secretary [J im] Mattis said this would be a South Asia strategy, that tells you a lot,' said John Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the Unite d Nations, referring to recent remarks by the defense secreta1y. 'The big issue wasn't land -war tac tics. The big issue is Pakistan.' He called Trump's Monday speech the 'defining mome nt of the Trump policy seven months into the admi nistration.'" httl): //wapo.st/2wzzHVS -- POLITICAL REALITY , via WaPo's Thomas Gibbons -Neff and Anne Gearan: "Trump's decisio n is a middle path that does not hew t o either of the mai n foreign policy themes he a1ticulated as a candidate: to stay out of expensive overseas quagmires , and to decisively win any conflict worth ente ring." httl)://wapo .st/2v1XbGZ BREITBART HEADLINES: "Trump Reverses Course , Will Send More Troops to Afghanistan" ... "Defends Flip-Flop in Somber Speech" ... " ...TRUMP'S 'AMERICA FIRST' BASE UNHAPPY WITH FLIP-FLOP AFGHANISTAN SPEECH ..." ... "... HIS MCMASTER'$ VOICE: IS TRUMP'S AFGHAN ISTAN POLICY THAT DIFFERENT FROM OSAMA'S?" http://bi t.lv/iFMhXp k -- SUSAN GLASSER: "America Is Out of Ideas in Afghanistan": "President Trump proved one thing beyond the shadow of a doubt in his Afghanista n strategy speech Monday night : After nearly 16 years of fighting America's longest war, the re are no new ideas. He called his plan 'dramatically different .' It wasn 't . The only thing tha t seemed a striking chang e from his two preside ntia l predec essors ' approach to the war lau nched after the attacks of Septembe r 11, 200 1, was Trump's escalato1y rheto ric. He repeatedly vowed to 'win' a conflict that his Defense Secretary J ames Mattis told Congress recent ly 'we are not win ning' and sharply criticized Afghanista n's neighbor Pakista n, a troublesome ally Trump excoriated for offering 'safe haven' to terro rists." http://polit i.co/2goWUxg --WHAT KABUL IS THINKING --AP: "Afghanistan's government is applauding Preside nt Donald Trump's speech for focusing on needs and conditions instead of timeli nes. Afghan Ambassador to the U.S. Hamdullah Mohib calls it a '10 out of 10.' He tells The Associated Press by telephone from Kabul that Afghans heard 'exactly what we needed to .' Mohib says critiques of the spe ech for failing to disclose troop numbe rs are misguided . He says the focus on numbe rs detracts from the 'real focus' on conditions and suppo1t needed for Afghanis t an to succeed and achieve peace . "The ambassador is also praising Trump for 'breaking the silence' about Pakistan's sheltering of what he calls terrorists . Trump emphas ized the need for Pakista n to stop harbo ring the Taliban . Mohib says Afghanistan has made progress and is comm itted t o pu rsuing reforms to show it merits continuing he lp from the U.S.'' http://bit.ly/2wzxWvf WHAT TRUMP IS WAKING UP TO -- N.Y. POST: "THE TRUMP DOCTRINE: We stayinA'Stan, bu t 'no nation bu ilding"' http ://nyp .st/2algwpl ... N.Y. DAILY NEWS: "MAKE WAR SURGE AGAIN: Trum p touts new plan for Afghanistan bu t won't give strategy " http ://nydn .us/2vUhEMX ... ANOTHER DAILY NEWS COVER: "NOT TOO BRIGHT !: Trump ignores fake news warn ing, stares at eclipse" ... N.Y. TIMES: "IN SPEECH, TRUMP SETS U.S. STRATEGYFOR AFGHAN v\TAR... Generals' War nings Overrode Initia l Skepticism ... Expa nding Role in a Conflict He Once Called Futile" httP://nyti.ms/2wzQOKT ... ... WAPO: "Troop increase planned in Afghan war ... Behind the decision: Debate, infighting and stalemate, and finally a bow to the generals ... NEW STRATEGYAFfER INTERNAL REVIEW: Trump previously called conflict a waste oftime" ... WSJ: "Trump Vows New Afghan Tack: President will boost pressure on Pakistan, avoid telegraphing U.S. military strategy". -- ONE THOUGHT: Trump says he will not detail publicly how many more troops he's sending to Afghanistan. We'll see if that flies with lawmakers when Defense Secretary Jim Mattis heads to Capitol Hill to testify this fall. ***'lrl<* A message from Chevron: vVhen an endangered butterfly was found near a Chevron refinery, we protected the habitat and still plant the only thing the y eat-buckwheat. Watch the video: http: //politi.co/2ie5voA ****** FOR YOUR RADAR -- "Navy to Pause Operations, Review Collisions, With 10 Missing: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis responds as storm impedes search for sailors from USS John S. McCain," byWSJ's Nancy Youssef in Washington and Jake Maxwell Watts in Singapore: "The U.S. Navy announced a pause in its global operations and patrols and has begun a broad investigation after the destroyer USS John S. McCain on Monday collided with a merchant vessel, leaving 10 sailors missing, the second such incident in just over two months. "The response by the U.S. military signals the Navy believes it needs to examine whether there may be institutional problems behind the deadly collisions, and that it may need to retrain some of its personnel in seamanship. Navy Adm. John Richard son, the chief of naval operations, announced 'an operational pause be taken in all of our fleets around the world' -- a move that officials said was rare." http://on.wsj .com/2g1ZEdN TRUMP'S TUESDAY --TRUMP is going out west. He'll head to Yuma, Arizona, at noon. He'll go on a tour of "U.S. Customs and Border Protection equipment" and meet with Marines. He 'll then head to Phoenix for a campaign rally. -- WE HEAR the ·white House was working the Hill to drum up support for Trump's trip to the border. The Hou se Freedom Caucus is taking the lead in that effort. VP MIKE PENCE is accompanying Trump to the rally in Phoenix. JUST A NOTE: Pence and Jeff Flake served together in the House and know each other well. If Trump attacks Flake, it will be interesting to see Pence's reaction. NEXT UP... "GOP on eggshells as Trump storms into Phoenix," by Alex Isenstadt in Phoenix: "President Donald Trump faces a decision on Tuesday evening with profound implications for his already strained relationship with the GOP: Whether to attack a vulnerable Republican senator on his home turf. While White House officials won't say exactly what's on Trump' s agenda when he holds a campaign-style rally here, there is a widespread expectation that he will go after GOP Sen. Jeff Flake , a loud critic of the president who recently published an anti-Trump manifesto, 'Conscience of a Conservative.' "Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Majority vVhip John Cornyn, and [NRSC] Chairman Cory Gardner all declared that Flake had their full suppo rt. On Tuesda y morning, Senate Leadership Fund, a sup er PAC closely aligned with McConne ll, will amp the pressure. The group is set to release a blistering digital ad campaign that target s former Kelli Ward, a conservative former state senator and Flake primary opponent who Trump praised in a tweet last week. "The ad paints Ward as an extreme figure with 'crazy ideas' who engages in 'embarrass ing behavior.' People close to the group describe the offensive as part of a broade r effort to show that any Trump-l ed push to undermine Flake, or any GOP incumbent for that matter, won't go uncontested." h:tU>://poli ti .co/ 2vkusZf ... The ad http ://bit.ly/2w zsVmg -- @KFILE: ".@kelliwardaz' s new ad ties Jeff Flake to Obama , but it looks like a photo from bill sign ing for judge killed in the Giffords attack." http :// bit.l y/ 2imt L04 -- SEN. JEFF FLAKE (R-ARIZ.) to Kmtis Lee of the L.A. Times: "What did he think about Trump calling him toxic on Twitter , reporters asked Flake on Monday after speaking to a gathering of local business leader s? 'I don't worry about it at all,' Flake said at an events center here in the suburbs east of Phoenix. Is Trump right in offering aid and comfort to his primary challenger, former state Sen. Kelli Ward? 'That 's not my realm. That's somebody else's. I j ust - I'm running my own campaign . It's going well. And what the president does , that's his prer ogative,' Flake said." btti:r//]at ms(2vUpgis -- "Arpaio keeping his calendar clear for possible Trump pardon ," by Ted Hesson: "Forme r Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Monday that he doesn't know wheth er President Donald Trump will grant him a pardon this week -- but he's keeping his calendar open. When asked whether he would be available when Trump visits Phoenix on Tuesday, the 85-year-old former Arizona lawman told POLITICO that 'of course' he would be . ... The former she riff was convicted in late July of criminal contempt in a racial profiling case and faces a maximum of six months in jail. He is scheduled to be senten ced Oct. 5." http ://p oliti .co/2 xzZojz BEHIND THE SCENES -- "Trump aides plot big immigration deal - that breaks a campaign promise ," by McClatchy's Anita Kumar: "Donald Trump 's top aides are pushing him to protect young people brought into the country illegally as children -- and then use the issue as a barga ining chip for a larger immigration deal -- despite the president's campaig n vow to deport so-called Dreamers. The ·white Hou se officials want Trump to strike an ambitious deal with Congress that offers Dreamers protection in exchange for legislat ion that pays for a borde r wall and more detention facilities, curbs legal immigration and implements E-verify, an onlin e system that allows businesses to check immigration status, according to a half-dozen people familiar with situation, most involved with the negotiatio ns. "The group includes former and curren t White Hou se chiefs of staff, Reince Pri ebus and John Kelly, the president's daughter , Ivanka Trump , and her husband , Jared Kushner, who both serve as presidential advisers, they said . Others who have not been as vocal publicly about thei r sta nce but are thought to agree include Vice President Mike Pence , who as a congressman worked on a failed immigration deal that called for citizenship , National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster and Gary Cohn, a Democrat who serves as director of the Natio nal Economic Council. ... "On the other side, a smaller group - including Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his form er aides, Stephen Miller, who serves as Trump 's senior policy advise r, and Rick Dearborn, v\Thite House deputy chief of staff - opposes citizenship, according to sources familiar with the discussions. ... Miller was ordered not to brief the president on the issue in recent months, according to two of the people." http://bit.ly/2vaiYIy RYAN FACES LOCAL PEPPERING -- FIRST TOWN HALL SINCE 2015 -- "Ryan faces heat back home in Wisconsin," by Rachael Bade in Racine, Wisconsin: "Paul Ryan was one of most popular Republicans in the country last fall, routing his Democratic challenger and beating back a Donald Trump-inspired primary challenger who trolled him at every turn. Yet there he was, taking flak from discontent constituents at a town hall in Racine on Monday night. ... "In this small southeast Wisconsin town on Lake Michigan, the speaker fares no better than any other congressional Republican facing unhappy crowds. And in some ways his powerful position in Washington makes it worse because he controls the 240-strong House Republican majority. While the CNN-hosted Ryan town hall was carefully choreographed, packed with about 300 well-behaved attendees, interviews with constituents who have voted for Ryan showed many were disquieted by the GOP's failure to deliver on key campaign promises. ... "To be sure, Ryan is still extremely popular with Republicans here in the First District. All but one Republican interviewed for this story said he or she would vote for Ryan again, and many praised him as 'honest,' 'tenacious' and 'hard-working.' Some, like Franksville-native Bill Jaeck, even parroted Ryan's talking points about House-passed bills stalled in the Senate -- an echo worthy of Ryan's Washington press conference. "But there's a sinking feeling among some Ryan supporters that the man they've known and voted in for years is not the superman they'd hoped. 'Being speaker of the House has become a setback. ... It's basically ruined his career for a while, because he's forced to do many unpopular things,' said Marlene Lamberton of Caledonia, a longtime supporter." http://politi.co/2in2zyq INTERESTING BITES FROM RYAN... ON NEW AFGHANISTAN STRATEGY: "I'm pleased with the decision. I'm actually pleased with the way he went about making this decision. ... So I also think what I heard tonight for the first time -- this is what I wasn't briefed on -- is I think I heard a new Trump strategy, or a doctrine, so to speak. Principled realism I think is how he described it." -- ON TRUMP'S HANDLING OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE SITUATION: "[I] think it was in New York on an infrastructure press conference, in answer to a question, I think he made comments that were much more morally ambiguous, much more confusing. And I do think he could have done better. I think he needed to do better. I actually think what he did two days ago in commending the peaceful protests against the hate in Boston was a good start. And I think just what I heard, I don't know, 25 minutes ago, was exactly what a president needs to say and what we needed to hear. So I do believe that he messed up in his comments on Tuesday, when it -- it -- it sounded like a moral equivocation, or at the very least moral ambiguity, when we need extreme moral clarity." -- ON CENSURING TRUMP: "I will not support that. I think that would be -- that would be so counterproductive. If we descend this issue into some partisan hack-fest, into some bickering against each other, and demean it down to some political food fight, what good does that do to unify this country?" PER BEN WHITE'S MORNING MONEY - "MNUCHIN'S WIFE HITS TURBULENCE - Lot of buzz on Twitter last night over an Instagram post and reply from Louise Linton, the actress who recently wed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The initial post showed Linton and Mnuchin getting off an official plane from a trip to Kentucky. And Linton hashtaggedjust about everything including her high end ensemble featuring #tomford sunglasses, #roulandmouret pants and #hermesscarf. A commenter on the post said: 'Glad we could pay for your little getaway. #deplorable.' That apparently set Linton off. In a long response she said, among other things: 'Have you given more to the economy than me or my husband .... I'm pretty sure we paid more taxes toward our day 'trip' than you did .... Thanks for your passive aggressive nasty comment.' ... Linton's Insta account is now private. Needless to say, saying 'my husband and I are richer than you' is probably not a great move." The deleted lnstapic http : //bit.ly/2wiD1 IK THE JUICE ... -- SPOTTED AT THE SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP OFFICES: Laura Ingraham yesterday meeting with David Smith, the company's executive chairman. -- AMERICAN ACTION NETWORK is doubling down on tax reform. The group is running ads in 34 congressional districts as part of a $1 million radio campaign running through the end of the month. Six of the districts will be up with a Spanish version. The ad htt p: //bit.ly/2v1U6GX MEDIAWATCH - "Ross Levinsohn named new publisher and CEO of Los Angeles Times as top editors ousted," by LA Times ' Meg James: "In a dramatic shakeup at the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago-based parent company has installed new leadership and plans to invest more resources in the news organization to move it more quickly into the digital age. Ross Levinsohn, 54, a veteran media executive who worked at Fox and served as interim chief of Yahoo, was named publisher and chief executive of the 135-year-old news organization .... "Jim Kirk, 52, a veteran Chicago news executive, who was publisher and editor of the Chicago Sun- Times until las t week , was named interim editor of the storied newspaper. The two men replace Davan Maharaj, who has served as both editor and publisher since March 2016. Maharaj was terminated Monday morning, along with a handful of other senior editors, including Managing Editor Marc Duvoisin, Deputy Managing Editor for Digital Megan Garvey and Assistant Managing Editor of Investigations Matt Doig." http ://lat .ms/2x8gSKU Chevron PLAYBOOK READS PHOTO DU JOUR: President Donald Trump looks up towards the partial solar eclipse while joined by First Lady Melania Trump on the Truman Balcony at the White House on August 21. I Mark Wilson/Getty Images TOP ECLIPSE TWEETS -- @GeorgeHWBush: "FmITgenerations of family taking in the partial eclipse today. Already looking forward to the next one in Texas in 2024!" htm: //bit.Iv /2x8w36G ... @JoePerticone: "Most adorable eclipse photo goes to ... Jeff Sessions" http: //bit.ly(2vkAPfe ... @LaraleaTrump: "When you don 't have #EclipseGlasses, you find the next best option in a builder's office: #WeldingMask #eclipse2017" http : //bit.ly/2wzuctW ... @lvankaTrump: "Sharing the #Eclipse2017 experience with the President, First Lady & Cabinet Secretaries on the vVhite House Truman Balcony. #STEM #NASA" htqr//bit.ly/2wiQ5xM ... @ScottGustin: "International Space Station #Eclipse photobomb via @NASA" http://bit.ly/2g16gcB ... @AP: "l11is multiple exposure photo shows the eclipse as it passed over the St . Louis Arch." http:/ /bit.1y/2xnSB04 -- CLICKERS: CNN -- 22 eclipse pix on one page http://cnn.it/2x8nhWl ... NYT -- 55 reader pix on one page http: //nyti.ms/2g12Rdz JUST POSTED - TRUMP. INC - "Here's How the Trump Brothers Are Running the Family Business: Usually with other people's money, sometimes with dubious parb1ers. Inside the empire, under new management," by Bloomberg Businessweek's Peter Robison and Michael Smith: "Donald Jr., 39, and Eric, 33, ... [have] repeatedly pursued licensing arrangements in which they attach the family name to projects, generating cash without bearing much risk. They have a seemingly ad hoc, opportunistic style that's sometimes led to partnerships with questionable characters, including people barred for securities violations or sued for fraud. And they've walked away, leaving employees, customers, or business partners with the fallout." https ://bloom. bg/2in3ocn FIRST PERSON - "How I Became Fake News: I witnessed a terrorist attack in Charlottesville. Then the conspiracy theories began," by Brennan Gilmore in POLITICO Magazine: "On Saturday morning I witnessed James Fields smash his car into a crowd of demonstrators, killing Heather Heyer and wounding 19 others. Although I immediately shared the footage with police on the scene, it took me a half hour to decide to post it publicly . ... Desperate to lay blame on anyone besides the alt-right, [conspirac y theori sts] seized on these facts to suggest a counter-narrative to the attack, claiming there was no way that som eone with my background just happened to be right there to take the video . ... "They wrote that I was a CIA operative, funded by (choose your own adventure) George Soros, Hillar y Clinton, Barack Obama, the IMF /World Bank, and/ or a global Jewish mafia to orchestrate the Charlottesville attack in order to turn the general public against the alt-right. I had staged the attack and then worked with MSNBC and other outlets controlled by the left to spread propaganda. They claimed my ultimate goal was to start a race war that would undermine and then ove1throw Donald Trump on behalf of the 'Deep State.' (I'm generalizing here as the theories are widely variant, logically inconsistent and I'm only aware of the small percentage I could be bothered to read.)" http://politi .co/2vizgHP THE BENCH -- "Dems' first wave of recruits 'outsiders' in 2017 version of Tea Party," by Heidi Przybyla in Murphysboro, Illinois: "Much like the Republican men and women who swept into Washington in the 2010 Tea Party wave, the majority of Democratic candidates are new to state -level or national politics. Unlike the Tea Pa1ty, many of these Democrat s have a long record of public service . They are former public prosecutors, doctors, CIA operatives and veterans, and they are concentrated in 'heartland' states like Kansas, Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota." https· //nsat ly/2vZRU06 2020 WATCH ... HAVE AT IT! -- "This House Democrat Lost A Leadership Race To Nancy Pelosi. Now He May Run For President," by BuzzFeed's Alexis Levinson in Manchester, New Hamp shire: "It's still more than three years until the next presidential election, and yet here was Ray Buckley -- the chairman of the New Hamp shire Democratic Pruty for the last decade -- riding shotgun last Wednesday from Boston to Hopkinton , New Hamp shire, with Rep. Tim Ryan, the 44year old Democrat from Youngstown, Ohio . ... last week's New Hamp shire visit was not just a reunion of old friends. In June, Ryan campaigned for a Democratic candidate in South Carolina. Next month, he'll make his second trip of the year to Iowa." http ://bzfd.it/2yjYT1W -- "Dems prep for Trump primary challengers in 2020," by Gabe Debenedetti: "The [DNC] is cond ucting full-scale opposition research on multiple Republicans it believes could challenge President Donald Trump for reelection - or are likely to run if he does not. The effo1t, which began in late spring, covers Vice President Mike Pence , Ohio Gov. John Kasich, United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse, among others." http://politi .co(2wz0E2i ***.,,.* A message from Chevron : This is a story about DOERS, butterflies, and buckwheat. In '75, the endangered El Segundo Blue butterfly was found near a Chevron refine1y. We protected the habitat and planted the only thing they eat-buckwheat. We're still planting and keeping an eye on our littlest neighbor. Watch the video: http ://polit i.co/2 ie5v0A ****** JON MEACHAM in the NYT, "Why Lee Should Go, and Washington Should Stay": "'I wonder,' Mr. Trump said, 'is it George Washington next week, and is it Thomas Jefferson the week after? You know, you really have to ask yourself, where does it stop?' "To me, the answer to Mr. Trump's question begins with a straightforward test: Was the person to whom a monument is erected on public property devoted to the American experiment in liberty and self-governme nt? Washington and Jefferson and Andrew Jackson were. Each owned slaves; each was largely a creature of his time and place on matters of race. Yet each also believed in the transcendent significance of the nation, and each was committed to the journey toward 'a more perfect Union. "By definition, the Confederate hierarchy fails that test. Those who took up arms against the Union were explicitly attempting to stop the American odyssey. While we should judge each individual on the totality of their lives ( defenders of [Robert E.] Lee, for instance, point to his attempts to be a figure of reconciliation after the war), the forces of hate and of exclusion long ago made Confederate imagery their own. Monuments in public places of veneration to those who believed it their duty to fight the Union have no place in the Union of the 21st century- a view with which Lee himself might have agreed. 'I think it wiser,' he wrote in 1866, 'not to keep open the sores of war."' http ://nyti .ms/2vgr t nh ... Meacham's latest for Time, "American Hate, a History" http :// t i.me/2g1af8 Z TEVI TROY in POLITICO Magazine, "Why the White House Needs Another Bannon: Every GOP president needs an intellectual wrangler. Trump can't succeed without one": "For the past four decades, Republicans have viewed themselves as the party of ideas -- and a crucial part of that self-perception has been having a person inside the White House to serve as a conduit to conservative thinkers . ... Steve Bannon wasn't a traditional liaison to that world, but there's no question he served this function for the Trump administration ... One major difference between Bannon and his predecessors, though, is that he did not appear to be able to get his boss interested in his reading. [Daniel Patrick] Moynihan often recommended books to Nixon, and [Karl] Rove even had a reading contest with Bush." http ://poli ti.co/2x8h8cK ISAAC DOVERE talks with REV. AL SHARPTON and REP. JERRY NADLER (D-N.Y.) in the latest "Off Message" podcast. "We're in a poisonous atmosphere that is being increased by the president of the United States. It's like turning on the gas in a room ," Sharpton told Dovere. "Any match could lead to an explosion, and we're getting that kind of atmosphere from this president." Nadler, who wrote the censure resolution, told Dovere he thinks Trump shou ld quit, and warned Republicans now not to count on House Democrats for the votes to pass a continuing resolution or raise the debt ceiling, unless both are clean-even if that leads to a shutdown or economic meltdown: "We can 't give in to that kind of blackmail." As for the Jewish aides who defend Trump, including his daughter and son-in-law Jared Kushner: "I don't care what Jared Kushner said about the fact that Donald Trump loves, loves him and Ivanka and other people," Nadler said. "He was willing to traffic in anti-Semitism. He was willing to use anti-Semitic imagery. And then, when caught up in it, refused to repudiate it, and denied that it was what it clearly was." http ://politi.co/2v1T6CM FUTURE OF NEWS -- "CNN Launches a Daily News Show for Snapchat," by WSJ's Alexandra Bruell: "CNN is launching a daily news show for Snapchat called 'The Update,' the latest reflection of how media companies are stepping up their interest in the mobile messaging platform. The show will include a news roundup that airs at 6 p.m., with updates from CNN's anchors and rep01ters around the world, said Turner, the network's parent company, in a statement. There will also be breaking news segments. If news breaks after the show, CNN might update the running list of news featured on its show and change the cover photo to reflect the update." http://on .wsj .com/2ajc~Uz PLAYBOOKERS SPOTTED: Sean Spicer in his Navy uniform at the Pentagon Monday for reserve duty. TRANSITIONS - Julie Morse starts next Monday as a producer at "CBS This Morning". She has her last day as a producer for MSNBC Friday. WEEKEND WEDDINGS -- OBAMA ALUMNI -- Melissa Nitti, public affairs manager at Google, and Mark Beatty, partner at 270 Strategies, got married on Sunday. Pool report: The couple "said their vows ... in Hood River, [Oregon] against the majestic backdrop of Mt. Hood-- the same mountain that welcomed Melissa's great, great grandparents when they made their journey along the Oregon Trail. The bride and groom met on the 2012 Obama for America campaign where Melissa was a member of the media team and Mark served as deputy battleground states director. The happy couple was feted by friends and family-- including proud parents Rick and Jan Nitti and Duane and Elaine Beatty -- who came from around the count1y to join the celebration." Pie http: //politi.co/2v2zBXn SPOTTED: Jeremy Bird (who served as the wedding officiant), best man Stephen Brokaw, Mitch Stewart, Isaac Baker, Kristina Peterson , Betsy Hoover, Lauren Kidwell, Meg Ansara, Lynda Tran, Sara El-Amine , Jeff Gabriel, Greg Schultz, and Chris Wyant, Kelly Norton, Anne Sokolov, Kate Sokolov, and Stephanie Gent, Jessica Santillo, Keith Maley , Niraj Chokshi, Jamie Hill and Stephanie Gunter. WELCOME TO THE WORLD -- Erik Elam, LD for Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and Amy Elam, events principal at HIS/Markit, on Sunday welcomed their son Everett Brooks Elam into the world. He's 6 lbs, 9 oz. Pie http: //po liti.co(2vl64a4 BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY: National Review editor Rich Lowry is 49. He tells us he's "been reading almost exclusively about nationalism lately for a potential book project." How he got his start in journalism: "I wrote for an alternative conservative publication at UVa called the Virginia Advocate. I still have boxes of old issues that are fun, if wince-inducing, to look back at. I always tell people that I was sophomoric as a first-year -- I was precocious that way. "My first real journalism job was as a research assistant with Charles Krauthammer. This was back before he was a TV star. Probably the most notable thing I did working for him was inadvertently inse1t a typo into his vVashington Post column at the last minute. I mentioned this at a tribute dinner to Charles a couple of years ago, and merciful and gracious man that he is, he officially forgave me." Read his Playbook Plus Q&A: http://politi.co(2vkL2bL BIRTHDAYS: Luke Russert is ageless ... Obama WH alum Jess Allen, a JD candidate at NYU Law, is 28 (hat tip : Rachel Racusen) ... Paul Singer is 73 ... Steve Kroft is 72 ... Morton Dean is 81 ... Jennifer Loven, managing director at Glover Park Group and an AP alum ... Steve Brill, celebrating with a road tlip up the coast of Maine (h/t wife Cynthia) ... 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I Conversation Contents *News Alert* Greens fault Zinke for overseas trip as report deadline looms "Hinson, Alex" From: Sent: To: BCC: Subject: "Hinson, Alex" Thu Aug 17 2017 12:26:29 GMT-0600 (MDT) undisclosed-recipients:; Laura_ Rigas@ios.do i.gov *News Alert* Greens fault Zinke for overseas trip as report deadline looms Greens fault Zinke for overseas tr ip as report deadline looms Jennifer Yachn in August17,2017 Conservat ionists slammed Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke today for traveling overseas ahead of the deadline for his review of dozens of national monuments, noting that the Trump administration official has visited less than a third of the sites under evaluation. The Center for Western Priorities pointed to a photograph published today by Zinke's wife, Lola Zinke, on her Twitter account, which shows the couple at sunrise along Turkey's Bosporus . Several hours later, Lola Zinke published another photo of herself with the tags "Happ iness #Mykonos," possibly referring to the Greek island in the Aegean Sea. The Interior Department did not immediate ly respond to a request for comment on Zinke's whereabouts, although a spokeswoman stated last week that the secretary could not be reached at that time as he celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary. Zinke is scheduled to submit his final recommendations for potent ial reductions or even elimination of dozens of national monuments to President Trump next week. The president ordered an assessment in late April of all national monuments created since 1996 that encompass more than 100,000 acres of land or sea. "Our national monuments are full of beautiful places to take a summer trip. Secretary Zinke promised a rigorous analysis of national monuments, but what the American public got was a sham review and a foreign vacation," Center for Western Priorities Deputy Director Greg Zimmerman said. He added , "If he bothered to listen , Secretary Zinke would have found that national monuments are cornerstones of Western economies , that they protect exceptional and unique lands, and, most of all, that virtually no Americans support eliminating national monuments. I worry, instead , he's moving to permanently shut down nationa l monuments." While Zinke has granted reprieves to six monuments to date - announcing yesterday that Californ ia's Sand to Snow National Monument would remain unchanged - and called for significant reductions to Utah's Bears Ears National Monument, he has yet to comment on the other 20 monuments under review (E&E News PM, Aug. 16). Although the secretary has traveled across the country during the 3½ month review , he has visited eight of the 27 monuments included in his assessment. His stops have included Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, Nevada's Gold Butte and Basin and Range, New Mexico's Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters, Oregon's Cascade-Siskiyou, and the Atlantic Ocean's Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine national monuments. Notably, he has not made official visits to any of the sites he has excused from the review to date, although his staff notes that he was familiar with the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in Montana as a native and a former House lawmaker of the state. ### -Alex Hinson Deputy Press Secretary Department of the Interior C: 202-641-5381 Conversation Contents American Heroes Week You Tube link Attachments: /22. American Heroes Week You Tube link/2.1 /22. American Heroes Week You Tube link/2.2 /22. American Heroes Week You Tube link/2.3 /22. American Heroes Week You Tube link/2.4 /22. American Heroes Week You Tube link/2.5 IMG IMG IMG IMG IMG 3937.JPG 3963.JPG 3923.JPG 3941.JPG 0788.JPG "'BergIing, Timothy"' From: Sent: To: Subject: "Bergling, Timothy" Tue Jul 25 2017 11:16:07 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift, Heather" , "Rigas, Laura" American Heroes Week You Tube link http://www .youtube .com/watch?v=WMnTmhvc93U "'Swift, Heather"' From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: Ii Zinke_Pence-23 .jpg Ii IMG_3937.JPG Ii IMG_3 941.JPG Ii IMG_3963.JPG "Swift, Heather" Tue Jul 25 2017 11:50:16 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Bergling, Timothy" "Rigas, Laura" Re: American Heroes Week You Tube link IMG 3937.JPG IMG 3963.JPG IMG 3923.JPG IMG 3941.JPG IMG 0788.JPG A couple photo swaps: 1. For the intro "hi I'm Ryan Zinke" photo, can you please use one from the Secretary at the Vietnam memorial 2. For the part where he talks about visiting arlington with Mrs. Z can you use one of the attached? They were taken when he was in Congress. 3. For the closing when he says shake the hand and say thanks, can you use one of the attached? Thanks! PS - Here's other hand shake photos to choose from https ://www. fl ickr .com/photos/do iphotog/353 73208605/in/a Ibum-7215768518 7815345/ https://www .flickr.com/photos/do iphotog/35206726902/in/a lbum-72157685187815345/ https://www .flickr .com/photos/do iphotog/352067250 12/in/a lbum-72157685187815345/ lnline image 1 Inline image 4 Inline image 3 lnline image 2 Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOI PressSec Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Tue , Jul 25, 2017 at 1:16 PM, Bergling, Timot hy wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMnTmhvc93U Conversation Contents Remarks for Ohio Attachments: /23. Remarks for Ohio/2 .1 Remarks HeroesWeek final.docx "'Roddy, Russell"' From: Sent: To: Subject: "Roddy, Russell" Mon Jul 24 2017 23:25:23 GMT-0600 (MDT) Eli Nachmany , Laura Rigas , Heather Swift Remarks for Ohio Hey, ladies. When you get a chance , please send me the Secretary's remarks for tomorrow's Ohio event. I think you already know, but each Secretary is allotted two minutes of speaking time. I will print out a copy and put it in a blue folder as a back up. Thanks . Rusty "'Swift, Heather"' From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Swift, Heather" Tue Jul 25 2017 06:39:47 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Roddy, Russell" Eli Nachmany , Laura Rigas Re: Remarks for Ohio Remarks- HeroesWeek - final.docx attached. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOI PressSec Heather Swift@ios.do i.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Tue , Jul 25, 2017 at 1:25 AM, Roddy, Russell wrote : Hey, ladies. When you get a chance, please send me the Secretary's remarks for tomorrow 's Ohio event. I think you already know , but each Secretary is allotted two minutes of speaking time. I will print out a copy and put it in a blue folde r as a back up. Thanks. Rusty Russell Roddy From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Russell Roddy Tue Jul 25 2017 09:33:58 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift , Heather" Eli Nachmany , Laura Rigas Re: Remarks for Ohio Thanks! Sent from my iPhone On Jul 25 , 20 17, at 8:40 AM, Swift , Heather wrote: attached. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOI PressSec Heather Swift@ios.do i.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 1:25 AM, Roddy, Russell wrote: Hey, ladies. When you get a chance, please send me the Secretary's remarks for tomo rrow's Ohio event. I think you already know, but each Secretary is allotted two minutes of speak ing time. I will print out a copy and put it in a blue folder as a back up. Thanks. Rusty "Roddy, Russell" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Roddy, Russell" Tue Jul 25 20 17 09:50 :40 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift , Heather" Eli Nachmany , Laura Rigas Re: Remarks for Ohio Hey ...the line that shows up highlighted in yellow mentioning the 20% at DOI doesn't read correctly ...perhaps " ...proud to have 20% ..." shou ld be changed to " ...proud to say that 20% ..." On Tue , Jul 25, 2017 at 8:39 AM , Swift , Heather wrote: attached. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ ios .doi.gov On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 1:25 AM, Roddy, Russell wrote: Hey, ladies. When you get a chance, please send me the Secretary's remarks for tomorrow's Ohio event. I think you already know, but each Secretary is allotted two minutes of speaking time. I will print out a copy and put it in a blue folder as a back up. Thanks. Rusty Conversation Contents Remarks - Oh io Heroes' Week Attachments: /25. Remarks - Ohio Heroes' Week/1.1 Remarks - HeroesWeek - v1 .docx /25. Remarks - Ohio Heroes' Week/2.1 Remarks - HeroesWeek - v1 .docx "'Swift, Heather"' From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Swift , Heather" Mon Jul 24 20 17 09:52:47 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Nachmany , Eli" , Laura Rigas , Russell Newell Remarks - Ohio Heroes' Week Remarks - HeroesWeek - v1 .docx The Secretary wanted the remarks printed as is. No note cards . He also asked if they would be loaded into the prompter. Heather Swift Departme nt of the Interior @DOI PressSec Heather Swift@ios.do i.gov I Interior Press@ios.do i.gov Eli Nachmany From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: Eli Nachmany Mon Jul 24 20 17 10:08:09 GMT-0600 (MDT) Ashley.L.Gunn@who.eop.gov Julia. C.Griswold@who .eop.gov, William.J .McGinley@who.eop .gov , laura_r igas@ios.doi.gov, russell_ newell@ios.do i.gov , heather_ swift@ios.doi.gov Fwd: Remarks - Ohio Heroes' Week Remarks HeroesWeek v1 .docx - - Good afternoon, Attached please find Secretary Zinke's remarks for tomorrow evening's event. Please let us know if we're alright to go ahead with these. In addition, please advise on whether these remarks will be loaded into a Teleprompter . Sincerely, Eli Nachmany Writer , U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 706-9285 Begin forwarded message : From: "Swift, Heather" Date: July 24, 2017 at 11 :52:47 AM EDT To: "Nachmany , Eli" , Laura Rigas , Russell Newell Subject: Remarks - Ohio Heroes' Week The Secretary wanted the remarks printed as is. No note cards. He also asked if they wou ld be loaded into the prompter. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.do i.gov I Interior Press@ ios.doi .gov Laura Rigas Laura Rigas Mon Jul 24 2017 10:10:29 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift, Heather" "Nachmany , Eli" , Russell Newell Re: Remarks - Ohio Heroes' Week From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Thanks , Heather! Laura Keehner Rigas Commun ications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Jul 24, 2017, at 8:53 AM, Swift, Heather wrote: The Secretary wanted the remarks printed as is. No note cards . He also asked if they wou ld be loaded into the prompter. Heather Swift Department of the Inter ior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.do i.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov - - Conversation Contents SECOND DRAFT: RZ Veterans Remarks 07/25 Ohio Attachments: /26. SECOND DRAFT: RZ Vetera ns Remarks 07/25 Ohio/1 .1 SECOND DRAFT RZ Veterans Remarks Eli Nachmany From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: Eli Nachmany Sun Jul 23 2017 23:36:25 GMT-0600 (MDT) laura_r igas@ios .doi.gov russell_ newell@ios.doi.gov, heather_ swift@ios.doi.gov SECO ND DRAFT: RZ Veterans Remarks 07/25 Ohio SECO ND DRAFT RZ Veterans Remarks Hey all, below (and attached) is a second draft of the remarks for Tuesday in OH with the vets and their fam ilies (for American Heroes Week !). These cut out the substantive references to veterans' healthcare and likely fit better w ith the event themes (added a fam ily part as the closer). Let me know if you'd like to edit any more and then I'll send it over to WH . ... It's an honor to be with you this evening . This week is American Heroes Week, and I can think of no better place to be than with true American heroes like the ones here tonight. I'm proud to head a Department with a great trad ition of hiring veterans. Veterans are detail-oriented. They 're committed , they 're cool under pressure , and they're compassionate . They're the kind of people who make a great addition to any team . As a veteran myself, I know too well the sacrifices you all have made on behalf of this country. The nation owes you a debt that can never be repaid. We tend to think of this debt in numbers, from veterans ' healthcare to jobs programs , but it's about much more than that. The truth is, the debt this country owes its veterans can't be put into numbers. The debt is the gap between how we have treated those who put everyth ing on the line for our freedoms , and how we should be treating them. It's about our values as one Ame rican people, and it's abo ut the shared respect we have for our American heroes . To the veterans with us tonight , and to all those who have served our country in uniform, let me say with clarity that this Adm inistrat ion has the utmost respect for you and your sacrifices . One of the reasons I support President Trump so strongly is how much he cares about the wellbe ing of our veterans. He's closing the gap. You are the mortar that has held together the bricks of our sturdy republic since George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River and won our independence . We are foreve r gratefu l for your service. Yo u are heroes . American heroes come in many forms , however , and I notice a lot of veterans have some family here with you tonight. So I say this: To the husband or wife who kept a house a home while your spouse was off serving our country , you are a hero. To the mother or father who entrusted this nation with the one you hold most dear , so that we could all be free , you are a hero. To the child who spent long nights missing mom or dad while they were haltvvay across the world in uniform , American Heroes Week is your week , too. This week , and every week , let's celebrate the Heroes who have kept America safe and prosperous for so long. With that, I'd like to introduce another American hero, an Air Force capta in from the great state of Texas , my friend , and the United States Secretary of Energy , Rick Perry. Thank you . Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: Laura Rigas Mon Jul 24 20 17 06:39:58 GMT-0600 (MDT) Eli Nachma ny CC: Subject: "russell_newell@ios.doi.gov" , "heather_swift@ios.doi.gov" Re: SECOND DRAFT: RZ Veterans Remarks 07/25 Ohio Hi-- this seems a bit long. How much time does he have? Heather, can you pls run this by him (and offer edits) if he's coming in this am? I'm sure we need to get it through WH ASAP. Thanks, L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior > On Jul 23, 2017, at 10:36 PM, Eli Nachmany wrote: > > Hey all, below (and attached) is a second draft of the remarks for > Tuesday in OH with the vets and their families (for American Heroes > Week!). These cut out the substantive references to veterans' > healthcare and likely fit better with the event themes (added a family > part as the closer). Let me know if you'd like to edit any more and > then I'll send it over to WH. > > ... > > It’s an honor to be with you this evening. This week is American > Heroes Week, and I can think of no better place to be than with true > American heroes like the ones here tonight. > > I’m proud to head a Department with a great tradition of hiring > veterans. Veterans are detail-oriented. They’re committed, they’re > cool under pressure, and they’re compassionate. > > They’re the kind of people who make a great addition to any team. > > As a veteran myself, I know too well the sacrifices you all have made > on behalf of this country. The nation owes you a debt that can never > be repaid. > > We tend to think of this debt in numbers, from veterans’ healthcare to > jobs programs, but it’s about much more than that. > > The truth is, the debt this country owes its veterans can’t be put into numbers. > > The debt is the gap between how we have treated those who put > everything on the line for our freedoms, and how we should be treating > them. > > It’s about our values as one American people, and it’s about the > shared respect we have for our American heroes. > > To the veterans with us tonight, and to all those who have served our > country in uniform, let me say with clarity that this Administration > has the utmost respect for you and your sacrifices. > > One of the reasons I support President Trump so strongly is how much > he cares about the wellbeing of our veterans. He's closing the gap. > > You are the mortar that has held together the bricks of our sturdy > republic since George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware > River and won our independence. > > We are forever grateful for your service. You are heroes. > > American heroes come in many forms, however, and I notice a lot of > veterans have some family here with you tonight. > > So I say this: To the husband or wife who kept a house a home while > your spouse was off serving our country, you are a hero. > > To the mother or father who entrusted this nation with the one you > hold most dear, so that we could all be free, you are a hero. > > To the child who spent long nights missing mom or dad while they were > halfway across the world in uniform, American Heroes Week is your > week, too. > > This week, and every week, let’s celebrate the Heroes who have kept > America safe and prosperous for so long. > > With that, I’d like to introduce another American hero, an Air Force > captain from the great state of Texas, my friend, and the United > States Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry. Thank you. > > Eli Nachmany From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Eli Nachmany Mon Jul 24 2017 07:45:18 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas "russell_newell@ios.doi.gov" , "heather_swift@ios.doi.gov" Re: SECOND DRAFT: RZ Veterans Remarks 07/25 Ohio Cut it down and moved some stuff around so it still flows well/is sufficiently shorter. Can't send as an attachment because I'm in the car on the way to the site, but text is below: It’s an honor to be with you this evening. This week is American Heroes Week, and I can think of no better place to be than with true American heroes like the ones here tonight. One of the reasons I support President Trump so strongly is how much he cares about the wellbeing of those who put everything on the line for our freedoms. I’m proud to head a Department with a great tradition of hiring veterans. Veterans are detail-oriented. They’re committed, they’re cool under pressure, and they’re compassionate. They’re the kind of people who make a great addition to any team. As a veteran myself, I know too well the sacrifices you all have made on behalf of this country. You are the mortar that has held together the bricks of our sturdy republic since George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River and won our independence. We are forever grateful for your service. You are heroes. American heroes come in many forms, however, and I notice a lot of veterans have some family here with you tonight. So I say this: To the husband or wife who kept a house a home while your spouse was off serving our country, you are a hero. To the child who spent long nights missing mom or dad while they were halfway across the world in uniform, you are a hero. To the mother or father who entrusted this nation with the one you hold most dear, so that we could be free, American Heroes Week is your week, too. This week, and every week, let’s celebrate the Heroes who have kept America safe and prosperous for so long. With that, I’d like to introduce another American hero, an Air Force captain from the great state of Texas, my friend, and the United States Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry. Thank you. On Jul 24, 2017, at 8:40 AM, Laura Rigas wrote: Hi-- this seems a bit long. How much time does he have? Heather, can you pls run this by him (and offer edits) if he's coming in this am? I'm sure we need to get it through WH ASAP. Thanks, L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Jul 23, 2017, at 10:36 PM, Eli Nachmany wrote: Hey all, below (and attached) is a second draft of the remarks for Tuesday in OH with the vets and their families (for American Heroes Week!). These cut out the substantive references to veterans' healthcare and likely fit better with the event themes (added a family part as the closer). Let me know if you'd like to edit any more and then I'll send it over to WH. ... It’s an honor to be with you this evening. This week is American Heroes Week, and I can think of no better place to be than with true American heroes like the ones here tonight. I’m proud to head a Department with a great tradition of hiring veterans. Veterans are detail-oriented. They’re committed, they’re cool under pressure, and they’re compassionate. They’re the kind of people who make a great addition to any team. As a veteran myself, I know too well the sacrifices you all have made on behalf of this country. The nation owes you a debt that can never be repaid. We tend to think of this debt in numbers, from veterans’ healthcare to jobs programs, but it’s about much more than that. The truth is, the debt this country owes its veterans can’t be put into numbers. The debt is the gap between how we have treated those who put everything on the line for our freedoms, and how we should be treating them. It’s about our values as one American people, and it’s about the shared respect we have for our American heroes. To the veterans with us tonight, and to all those who have served our country in uniform, let me say with clarity that this Administration has the utmost respect for you and your sacrifices. One of the reasons I support President Trump so strongly is how much he cares about the wellbeing of our veterans. He's closing the gap. You are the mortar that has held together the bricks of our sturdy republic since George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River and won our independence. We are forever grateful for your service. You are heroes. American heroes come in many forms, however, and I notice a lot of veterans have some family here with you tonight. So I say this: To the husband or wife who kept a house a home while your spouse was off serving our country, you are a hero. To the mother or father who entrusted this nation with the one you hold most dear, so that we could all be free, you are a hero. To the child who spent long nights missing mom or dad while they were halfway across the world in uniform, American Heroes Week is your week , too. This week, and every week , let's celebrate the Heroes who have kept America safe and prosperous for so long. With that , I'd like to introduce another Amer ican hero, an Air Force capta in from the great state of Texas, my friend , and the United States Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry . Thank you. "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Swift, Heather" Mon Jul 24 20 17 07:47:50 GMT-0600 (MDT) Eli Nachmany Laura Rigas , "russell_newe ll@ios.do i.gov" Re: SECOND DRAFT: RZ Veterans Remarks 07/25 Ohio Justtalked to Sec. Will send rewrite shortly. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOI PressSec Heatherswjft@josdoigovI loterjorPcess@jos doiQPY On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 9:45 AM, Eli Nachmany wrote: Cut it down and moved some stuff around so it still flows well/ is sufficiently shorter. Can't send as an attachment because I'm in the car on the way to the site, but text is below: It's an honor to be with you this evening. This week is American 1 Heroes Week, and I can think of no better place to be than with true American heroes like the ones here tonight. One of the reasons I support President Trump so strongly is how much he cares about the wellbeing of those who put everything on the I line for our freedoms. I’m proud to head a Department with a great tradition of hiring veterans. Veterans are detail-oriented. They’re committed, they’re cool under pressure, and they’re compassionate. They’re the kind of people who make a great addition to any team. As a veteran myself, I know too well the sacrifices you all have made on behalf of this country. You are the mortar that has held together the bricks of our sturdy republic since George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River and won our independence. We are forever grateful for your service. You are heroes. American heroes come in many forms, however, and I notice a lot of veterans have some family here with you tonight. So I say this: To the husband or wife who kept a house a home while your spouse was off serving our country, you are a hero. To the child who spent long nights missing mom or dad while they were halfway across the world in uniform, you are a hero. To the mother or father who entrusted this nation with the one you hold most dear, so that we could be free, American Heroes Week is your week, too. This week, and every week, let’s celebrate the Heroes who have kept America safe and prosperous for so long. With that, I’d like to introduce another American hero, an Air Force captain from the great state of Texas, my friend, and the United States Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry. Thank you. On Jul 24, 2017, at 8:40 AM, Laura Rigas wrote: Hi-- this seems a bit long. How much time does he have? Heather, can you pls run this by him (and offer edits) if he's coming in this am? I'm sure we need to get it through WH ASAP. Thanks, L Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Jul 23, 2017, at 10:36 PM, Eli Nachmany wrote: Hey all, below (and attached) is a second draft of the remarks for Tuesday in OH with the vets and their families (for American Heroes Week!). These cut out the substantive references to veterans' healthcare and likely fit better with the event themes (added a family part as the closer). Let me know if you'd like to edit any more and then I'll send it over to WH. ... It’s an honor to be with you this evening. This week is American Heroes Week, and I can think of no better place to be than with true American heroes like the ones here tonight. I’m proud to head a Department with a great tradition of hiring veterans. Veterans are detail-oriented. They’re committed, they’re cool under pressure, and they’re compassionate. They’re the kind of people who make a great addition to any team. As a veteran myself, I know too well the sacrifices you all have made on behalf of this country. The nation owes you a debt that can never be repaid. We tend to think of this debt in numbers, from veterans’ healthcare to jobs programs, but it’s about much more than that. The truth is, the debt this country owes its veterans can’t be put into numbers. The debt is the gap between how we have treated those who put everything on the line for our freedoms, and how we should be treating them. It’s about our values as one American people, and it’s about the shared respect we have for our American heroes. To the veterans with us tonight, and to all those who have served our country in uniform, let me say with clarity that this Administration has the utmost respect for you and your sacrifices. One of the reasons I support President Trump so strongly is how much he cares about the wellbeing of our veterans. He's closing the gap. You are the mortar that has held together the bricks of our sturdy republic since George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River and won our independence. We are forever grateful for your service. You are heroes. American heroes come in many forms, however, and I notice a lot of veterans have some family here with you tonight. So I say this: To the husband or wife who kept a house a home while your spouse was off serving our country, you are a hero. To the mother or father who entrusted this nation with the one you hold most dear, so that we could all be free, you are a hero. To the child who spent long nights missing mom or dad while they were halfway across the world in uniform, American Heroes Week is your week, too. This week, and every week, let’s celebrate the Heroes who have kept America safe and prosperous for so long. With that, I’d like to introduce another American hero, an Air Force captain from the great state of Texas, my friend, and the United States Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry. Thank you. Conversation Contents Bernhardt Attachments: /27. Bernhardt/2 .1 3F2C747C-3960-4BED-8D36-C01 BFD1 ECB56.png /27. Bernhardt/2.2 DOI Deputy Secretary Nominee David Bernhardt Support Letter Package .pdf "Daly, Matthew" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Daly , Matthew" Fri Jul 21 2017 13:52:18 GMT-0600 (MDT) "heathe r_ swift@ios.doi .gov" "Rigas , Laura" Bernhardt Does Sec . Zinke have a comment on Bernhardt nomination? I am doing a preview for Monday ahead of Senate vote. Dems are challenging his work as a lobbyist for Calif water group. Thanks. Matthew Matthew Daly Congressional Reporter The Assoc iated Press 202-641-9481 direct ~ cell Follow me on Twitte r: @MatthewDalyWDC The information contai ned in this commuriica!ioriis intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this commun ication is not the intended recipient , you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error, and that any review , dissemination , distribution or copying of this comm unication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communicat ion in error , please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1500 and delete this email. Thank you. "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Swift , Heather" Fri Jul 21 2017 14:19:07 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Daly, Matthew'' "Rigas , Laura" , Interior Press Re: Bernhardt 3F2C7 4 7C-3960-4BED-8D36-C0 1BFD1 ECB56 .png DOI Deputy Secretary Nominee David Bernhardt Suppo rt Letter Package .pdf Hey there , Matthew - it's too late in the date on a summer Friday for you to be work ing. Go home! :) Statement for your question -> The Interior is excited to have David Bernhardt , a highly-qua lified, veteran official, return to the Departme nt to help advance Secretary Zinke and President Trump 's Amer ica First policy priorities. Stronglyworded press releases issued by special interest gro ups alleging any w rongdoing are patently false and are desperate attempts to stop the progress that is being made at the Department on behalf of the American people. Pease see the Secretary's stateme nt when David Bernha rdt was announced. The Secretary stands by his word. https:ffwww. doi.gov/pressre leases/secreta ry-zinke-applauds- nomination-david-bernhard t-deputy-sec retary-interior Background --> Please see the attached doc with countless statements in support of Bernhardt's nomination from individuals and organizations who actua lly worked w ith him during his li me at Interior. Lastly, see below the press release from U.S. Senator Daines and the Western Caucus which demonstrates broad support for Bernhardt. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2017 Senate Western Caucus Urges Confirmation of Bernhardt for Deputy Secretary of the Interior U.S. SENATE — Today, the Senate Western Caucus, led by Chairman Steve Daines (R-MT), urged the confirmation of Department of the Interior veteran David Bernhardt for Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). Bernhardt, a Westerner from Rifle, Colorado, brings years of personal experience as an avid hunter and fisherman as well as professional experience having served under former DOI Secretaries Gale Norton and Dirk Kempthorne in multiple positions. Bernhardt was announced as President Donald J. Trump’s choice for Deputy Secretary on April 28 and was subsequently approved by the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on June 6. Less than a month away from the August recess, the Senate has confirmed only 23 percent of President Trump’s 216 nominations. By the first August recess during President Obama’s first term, the Senate had confirmed 69 percent of his 454 nominations. U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT): “David Bernhardt will be a partner to Montanans and to Secretary Ryan Zinke – which makes for the best kind of Deputy Secretary of the Interior. David will work to improve access to public lands, restore American energy dominance and empower Montanans ability to best serve their families and communities. We need to confirm David Bernhardt so he can get to work on behalf of Montanans and the West.” U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO): “As a native Coloradan from Rifle, David Bernhardt has a deep understanding of Western land issues, and his expertise and experience will serve the Department well. Unfortunately, a partisan minority in the Senate continues to block Mr. Bernhardt’s nomination, and I hope that the confirmation process has not become a broken process that disincentives qualified people, like Mr. Bernhardt, who are held in high professional regard, from becoming public servants.” U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ): “David Bernhardt has the deep water background we need to continue efforts to protect our Colorado River supplies” said Senator Jeff Flake, the Chairman of the Water and Power Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “We need this experienced nominee confirmed without delay.” U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT): “I applaud the nomination of Dave Bernhardt for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Interior. President Trump and Secretary Zinke have already made great progress in restoring trust between Westerners and the federal government, but significant work remains, especially in Utah where reduced access to our public land has hmt our rnral economies. As a fo1mer fute1ior Solicitor , Dave has the legal and political background necessa1y to confront some of the most difficult challenges ahead , such as expanding responsible development of our natmal resources , protecting and promoting multiple-use , and expanding opportun ities for recreati onal access . I am confident that Dave's breadth of expelience makes him uniquely qualifie d for this position , and I look fo1ward to working with him." U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT): "I can think of no one who is more qualified to be deputy secretaiy of the futerior than David Bernhardt. He has a long track record of distinguished service in the depa1tment and he understands the impo1tance of efficient and collaborative federal land and resource management. David's extensive knowledge , experience, and leadership will go a long way in advancing Secreta1y Zinke ' s goal of restoring the Amelican people 's trnst in the futerior Depaitment. I urge my colleagues to support David's nomination and confum him as soon as possible." U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK): "Dave Bernhardt is an excellent choice to help set strategic direction and nm the Department of the fute1ior on a day-to-day basis. He grew up in the West , has extensive knowledge of issues that are important to Alaskans , and will be a great asset to Secretaiy Zinke and his team. We repo1ted his nomination from the Energy and Natural Resource s Committee with bipaitisai1 suppo1t more than a month ago, so I urge my colleagues to supp01t the swift confiimation of this we ll-qualified nominee." U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ): "David Bemhai·dt 's experience working on water policy and Native Amelican issues makes him uniquely suited to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the futelior Depaitment Administration. I am confident David will serve the state of Arizona and the nation with distinction, and I encourage my colleagues to vote in favor of his nomination. " Bernhardt also has wide support from across the country: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • National Congress of Amelican fudians Ducks Unlimited Boone and Crockett Club Southern Ute Indian Tlibe NRA Delta Wate1fowl Arche1y Trade Association Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Camp Fire Club of Ame1ica Congressional Spo1tsmen's Fotmdation Conservat ion Force Dallas Safa1i Club Houston Safali Club Masters of Foxhounds Association & Foun dation Mule Deer Foundation National Shooting Sp01ts Found ation National Wild Turkey Federation 01ion - The Hunter's fustitute Pheasants Forever Professional Outfitter s and Guides of America Quail Forever Quality Deer Management Association Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Safaii Club International Shikai·-Safali Club Spo1tsmen's Alliance Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Paitner ship Wild Sheep Foundation Wildlife Forever Wildlife Management Institute Wildlife Mississippi • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ame1ican Recreation Coalition BoatU.S . futemationa l Snowmobile Manufacturers Associa tion Ma1ine Retailers Association of America Motorcycle fudustly Council National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) National Ma1ine Manufacturers Associat ion National Parks Hospitality Association Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association Recreat ion Vehicle fudustly Association Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Specialty Equipment Market Association Specialty Vehicle fustitute of America Colorado River Water Conservation Disttict Colorado Water Congress Family Faim Alliance Oneida fudian Nation Penobsco t Nation Public Lands Council National Cattlemen's Beef Association Quapaw Tlibe Of Oklahoma Seneca Nation of fudians Gila River Indian Community Former United States Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) : "Hav ing worked with David Bernhardt for many years on a vaiiety of Depa11mentof the futelior matters, in paitic ular on fudian water settlements , I know he 'll be a great addition to the team. " David Allen President/CE O Rocky Mountain Elk Found ation : "The Senate has not yet acted on several impo1tant positions that remain unfilled at the futerior Depai1ment. Among them is the nominat ion of David Bemhai·dt to be Deputy Secretaiy. This is a clitica l posit ion that not only ensures the Deparunent's programs are nm effectively , but also succeeds the Secretaiy in ce1tain siniations. Bemhai·dt is a Coloradan , a hunter and angler, and fo1mer high-ranking officer at futerior who tmderstands the issues impo1tant to spo1tsmen and women. We encourage the Senate to act on his n01nination without delay." Dale Hall, Chief Executive Officer, Ducks Unlimited: "I have known and worked with David for more than 10 yeai·s and could not be more pleased with his nomination for Deputy Secretaiy of the futerior . For David Benlhai·dt, integrity is doing the 1ight thing even when the easiest decision would be to continue with the stams quo. I believe David is a man with persona l and professional integiity that is beyond reproach and has always advocated for the proper application of science and implementation of the law, especially when it comes to species conservation. I believe David will continue to advocate for som1d and balanced resource management and advocate for the use of best available science ." Whit Fosburgh, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership President and CEO: "The Depaitment of Interior , the chief stewai·d of our national public lands , requires a Deputy Secretaiy who tmderstands how the depa11Illentfunctions and m1derstands the complexities associated with balancing the resource needs of our countly , both now, and most impo1tantly, for funire generations of Amelicans. David Benlhai·dt will provide much needed depai1mental expelience to the fute1ior leadership team at a time when impo1tant naniral resource decisions with wide impact ai·e being considered." Jeffrey Vorberger, Vice President, Poli cy & Government Aff airs of NOIA: "NOIA strongly encourages the Senate to confi1m David Bemhai·dt as the Deputy Secretaiy of the futerior sooner rather than later. Sti·ong, expelienced leadership at all levels of the Depaitment are necessruy as America strives to become energy d01ninant. David has a proven record, is beyond qualified and his extensive experience serving the Depa11mentoffute1ior tmder the George W. Bush administi·ation will make hin1 a vital asset to Secretaiy Zinke. Fmther delay on his confumation is a lost opp01tlmity." Peter Hayes, Associate General Manager & Chief Public Affairs Executive, Salt River Project: "David Bernhardt has for many years exhibited strong leadership on federal land, water, and natural resources policies, having previously served the public as a senior official at the Depru.tmentof the Intelior. SRP urges quick confumation in the Senate for Mr. Bernhru.·dtand looks fo1wru.·dto continuing its long-standing collaborative pru.tnershipwith the Depru.tmentunder Secretru.yZinke and Mr. Be1nhru.·dt's leadership." Russell Begaye, President of the Navajo Nation: "Mr. Be1nhardtblings yeru.·sof experience working on Indian countiy's most pressing issues. I look fo1wru.·dto working with him and the rest of the Depru.tmentof the Inte1ior leadership team to bring the Bureau oflndian Affairs into the 21st centmy." Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor, Gila River Indian Community, AZ: "Based on our expe1ience in negotiating and working on complex issues with Mr. Be1nhru.·dt , we supp01t his position as Deputy Secreta1y of the Depaitment of the Intelior. We believe he has an understanding of tribal sovereignty and the United States' t:111st responsibility to t1ibalnations, including the Gila River Indian Community." White Mountain Apache Tribal Council, AZ: "David Be1nhru.·dt is respected by the White Mountain Apache Tribe and enjoys widespread respect in Indian County as being fair and well versed in Native American issues and the histolic time-honored government to government and t:111st relationship between Indian Nations and the United States." The position of Deputy Secreta1y of the Depaitment of the Interior is the Chief Operating Officer of the Depaitment ai1dBe1nhardt's nomination is subject to confumation by the United States Senate. Be1nhardt also previously se1ved as the United States Commissioner to the International Boundaiy Commission, U.S. and Canada. He eained his bachelor's degree from the University ofN01them Colorado and graduated with honors from George Washington University National Law Center. He recently se1ved on the Boru.·dof Game and Inland Fishelies for the Commonwealth of Virginia, where he resides in Arlington with his wife Gena and their two children. As Deputy Secreta1y, Be1nhardtwill make Inte1ior a better neighbor, ensure Amelican energy dominance to create jobs and return Endangered Species Act to its oliginal intent. ### Contact: Marcie Kinzel, Katie Waldman Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 3:52 PM, Daly, Matthew wrote: Does Sec. Zinke have a comment on Bernhardtnomination? I am doing a preview for Monday ahead of Senate vote. Dems are challenginghis work as a lobbyist for Calif water group. Thanks. Matthew Matthew Daly CongressionalReporter The Associated Press 202-641-9481 direct cell Follow me on Twitter: @MatthewDalyWDC (b) (6) The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1500 and delete this email. Thank you. Conversation Contents Re: Following up on Bernhardt Attachments: /28. Re: Following up on Bernhardt/ 1.1 3F2C747C-3960-4BED-8D36-C0 1BFD1ECB56.png /28. Re: Following up on Bernhardt/ 1.2 DOI Deputy Secretary Nominee David Bernhardt Support Letter Package .pdf "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: BCC: Subject: Attachments: "Swift , Heather" Fri Jul 21 2017 14:16:33 GMT-0600 (MDT) Benjamin Wolfgang Interior Press laura_r igas@ios.doi.gov Re: Following up on Bernha rdt 3F2C7 4 7C-3960-4BED-8D36-C0 1BFD1 ECB56 .png DOI Deputy Secretary Nominee David Bernhardt Support Letter Package .pdf Hi Ben - The Interior is excited to have David Bernhardt , a highly-qualified , veteran offic ial, return to the Department to help advance Secretary Zinke and President Trump 's America First policy priorities. Strongly-worded press releases issued by specia l interest groups alleging any wrongdoing are patently fa lse and are desperate attempts to stop the progress that is being made at the Department on behalf of the Amer ican people. Pease see the Secretary's statement wh en David Bernhardt was announced. The Secretary stands by his word . https://www .doi.gov/pressreleases /secretary-z inke-app 1auds-nom ination-dav id-bernhardt-deputy -secretary- interior Background Please see the attached doc with countless statements in support of Bernhardt's nomination from individuals and organ izations who actually worked with him dur ing his time at Interior. Lastly, see below the press release from U.S. Senator Daines and the Western Caucus which demonst rates broad support for Bernhardt. FOR IlvfMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 20 17 Senate Western Caucus Urges Confirmation of Bernhardt for Deputy Secretary of the Interior U.S. SENATE — Today, the Senate Western Caucus, led by Chairman Steve Daines (R-MT), urged the confirmation of Department of the Interior veteran David Bernhardt for Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). Bernhardt, a Westerner from Rifle, Colorado, brings years of personal experience as an avid hunter and fisherman as well as professional experience having served under former DOI Secretaries Gale Norton and Dirk Kempthorne in multiple positions. Bernhardt was announced as President Donald J. Trump’s choice for Deputy Secretary on April 28 and was subsequently approved by the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on June 6. Less than a month away from the August recess, the Senate has confirmed only 23 percent of President Trump’s 216 nominations. By the first August recess during President Obama’s first term, the Senate had confirmed 69 percent of his 454 nominations. U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT): “David Bernhardt will be a partner to Montanans and to Secretary Ryan Zinke – which makes for the best kind of Deputy Secretary of the Interior. David will work to improve access to public lands, restore American energy dominance and empower Montanans ability to best serve their families and communities. We need to confirm David Bernhardt so he can get to work on behalf of Montanans and the West.” U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO): “As a native Coloradan from Rifle, David Bernhardt has a deep understanding of Western land issues, and his expertise and experience will serve the Department well. Unfortunately, a partisan minority in the Senate continues to block Mr. Bernhardt’s nomination, and I hope that the confirmation process has not become a broken process that disincentives qualified people, like Mr. Bernhardt, who are held in high professional regard, from becoming public servants.” U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ): “David Bernhardt has the deep water background we need to continue efforts to protect our Colorado River supplies” said Senator Jeff Flake, the Chairman of the Water and Power Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “We need this experienced nominee confirmed without delay.” U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT): “I applaud the nomination of Dave Bernhardt for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Interior. President Trump and Secretary Zinke have already made great progress in restoring trust between Westerners and the federal government, but significant work remains, especially in Utah where reduced access to our public land has hurt our rural economies. As a former Interior Solicitor, Dave has the legal and political background necessary to confront some of the most difficult challenges ahead, such as expanding responsible development of our natural resources, protecting and promoting multiple-use, and expanding opportunities for recreational access. I am confident that Dave’s breadth of experience makes him uniquely qualified for this position, and I look forward to working with him.” U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT): “I can think of no one who is more qualified to be deputy secretary of the Interior than David Bernhardt. He has a long track record of distinguished service in the department and he understands the importance of efficient and collaborative federal land and resource management. David’s extensive knowledge, experience, and leadership will go a long way in advancing Secretary Zinke’s goal of restoring the American people’s trust in the Interior Department. I urge my colleagues to support David’s nomination and confirm him as soon as possible.” U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK): “Dave Bernhardt is an excellent choice to help set strategic direction and run the Department of the Interior on a day-to-day basis. He grew up in the West, has extensive knowledge of issues that are important to Alaskans, and will be a great asset to Secretary Zinke and his team. We reported his nomination from the Energy and Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support more than a month ago, so I urge my colleagues to support the swift confirmation of this well-qualified nominee.” U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ): "David Bernhardt's experience working on water policy and Native Amelican issues makes him unique ly suited to serve as the Deputy Secretaiy of the Intelior Depaitment Administration. I am confident David will serve the state of Arizona and the nation with distinction , and I encourage my colleagues to vote in favor of his nomination ." Bernhardt also has wide support from across the country: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • National Congress of Ame1ican Indians Ducks Unlimited Boone and Crockett Club Southern Ute Indian Tlibe NRA Delta Waterfowl Arche1y Trade Association Association off ish and Wildlife Agencies Camp Fire Club of Amelica Congressional Sp01tsmen's Foundation Conservation Force Dallas Safa1i Club Houston Safari Club Masters of Foxhounds Association & Foundation Mule Deer Foundation National Shooting Spo1ts Foundation National Wild Turkey Federation Odon - The Hunter 's Institute Pheasants Forever Professional Outfitters and Guides of America Quail Forever Quality Deer Management Association Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Safaii Club International Shikai·-Safali Club Spo1tsmen's Alliance Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Pa1tnership Wild Sheep Foundation Wildlife Forever Wildlife Management Institute Wildlife Mississippi Ame1ican Recreation Coalition BoatU.S. International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association Ma1ine Retailers Association of America Motorcycle Industty Council National Association of RV Pai·ks and Campgrounds (ARVC) National Ma1ine Manufac turers Association National Pai·ks Hospitality Associa tion Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association Recreation Vehicle Industty Association Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Specialty Equipment Market Association Specialty Veh icle Institute of America Colorado River Water Conservation Disttict Colorado Water Congress Family Frum Alliance Oneida Indian Nation Penobscot Nation Public Lands Council National Cattlemen's Beef Association Quapaw Tlibe Of Oklahoma • Seneca Nation oflndians • Gila River Indian Community Former United States Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ): "Having worked with David Bernhardt for many years on a vaiiety of Department of the Inte1ior matters , in paiticular on Indian water settlements , I know he 'll be a great addition to the team. " David Allen President/CEO Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: "The Senate has not yet acted on several impo1ta11tpositions that remain unfilled at the Intetior Depa1tment. Among them is the nomination of David Bemhai·dt to be Deputy Secreta1y. This is a ctitica l position that not only ensures the Depaitment 's programs are nm effectively , but also succeeds the Secretaty in ce1tain situation s. Bemhai·dt is a Coloradan , a hunter and angler, and fo1mer high-ranking officer at Intetior who understands the issues imp01tant to spo1tsmen and women. We encourage the Senate to act on his n01nination without delay. " Dale Hall, Chief Executive Officer , Ducks Unlimited: "I have known and worked with David for more than 10 years and could not be more pleased with his n01nination for Deputy Secreta1y of the Intetior. For David Bemhai·dt, integiity is doing the 1ight thing even when the easiest decision would be to continue with the status quo. I believe David is a man with personal and profe ssional integiity that is beyond reproach and has always advocated for the proper application of science and implementation of the law, especially when it comes to species conse1vation. I believe David will continue to advocate for sound and balanced resource management and advocate for the use of best available science ." Whit Fosburgh, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership President and CEO: "The Depaitment of Interior , the chief stewai·d of our national public lands, requires a Deputy Secretaiy who lmderstands how the depa1tment functions ai1dtmderstands the complexities associ ated with balancing the resource needs of our cotmtly , both now , and most impo1tantly, for future generations of Ame1icans. David Bemhai·dt will provide much needed depa1tmental expetience to the Intetior leadership team at a time when impo1tant natural resource decisions with wide impact ai·e being considered. " Jeffrey Vorberger, Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs of NOIA: "NOIA strongly encourages the Senate to confnm David Bemhai·dt as the Deputy Secretaiy of the Interior sooner rather than later. Sti·ong, expetienced leadership at all levels of the Depaitm ent are necessaiy as America sti·ives to become energy do1ninant. David has a proven record , is beyond qualified and his extensive experience se1ving the Department ofln telior lmder the George W. Bush administration will make him a vital asset to Secretaiy Zinke. Fmther delay on his confumation is a lost oppo1tunity." Peter Hayes, Associate General Manager & Chief Public Affairs Executive, Salt River Project: "David Bernhardt has for many yeai·s exhibited sti·ong leadership on federal land, water , and natural resource s policies , having previously served the public as a senior official at the Depaitment of the Intetior. SRP urges quick confumation in the Senate for Mr. Bemhai·dt and looks fo1wai·d to continuing its long-standing collaborative paitnership with the Depa1tment lmder Secretaiy Zinke and Mr. Bemhai·dt's leadership." Russell Begaye, President of the Navajo Nation: "Mr. Bemhai·dt btings yeai·s of experience working on Indian countly's most pressing issues. I look fo1wai·d to working with him and the rest of the Depaitment of the Inte1ior leadership team to bring the Bureau of Indian Affairs into the 21st centmy. " Stephen Roe Lewis, Governor, Gila River Indian Community, AZ: "Based on our expe1ience in negotiating and working on complex issues with Mr. Bemhai·dt, we supp 01t his position as Depu ty Secreta1y of the Depaitment of the Intetior . We believe he has an understanding of tribal sovereignty and the United States' t111stresponsibility to t1ibal nations , including the Gila River Indian Community." White Mountain Apache Tribal Council, AZ: "David Bemhai·dt is respected by the White Mountain Apache Tribe and enjoys widespread respect in Indian County as being fair and well versed in Native American issues and the historic time-honored government to government and trnst relationship between Indian Nations and the United States." The pos ition of Deputy Secretaiy of the Depru1ment of the Interior is the Chief Operating Officer of the Deprut ment and Bernhardt's nomin ation is subject to confnm ation by the United States Senate . Bernhardt also previo usly se1ved as the United States Conunissioner to the International Boundruy Commission , U.S. and Canada. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University ofN01thern Colorado and graduated with honors from George Washington University Nat ional Law Center. He recently se1ved on the Boru·dof Game and Inland Fishe1ies for the Commonwealth of Virginia, where he resides in Arlington with his wife Gena and their two children. As Deputy Secreta1y, Bernhardt will make Intelior a better neighbor , ensure Amelican energy dominance to create jobs and return Endangered Species Act to its original intent. ### Contact: Marcie Kinzel, Katie Wa ldman Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 2:50 PM, Benjamin Wolfgang wrote: Hey Heather,just following up on David Bernhardt. Headed to a meeting this afternoon so I wanted to check in one more time. Criticism is rolling in. I got this from the Northwest Guides and Anglers Association today: "Before they vote on David Bernhardt 's nomination , I hope Senators remember Bernhardt helped suppress scientific data during his time at Interior in the George W. Bush Administration. His lack of respect for the role of science in decision-making on issues affecting sportsmen and wildlife habitat raises major red flags for me. Senators should be equally concerned , and should vote against David Bernhardt." And, as I mentioned earlier, this from Center for Biological Diversity, citing the complaint about his lobbying for Westlands Water District while on the transition team. "These disturbing revelations should slam the brakes on this confirmation ," said Noah Greenwald , the Center 's endangered species director. "Bernhardt's close ties to the very industries he'd be charged with regulating at Interior are bad enough. But now that it appears he may have violated federal lobbying law, this appointment should be a sunk ship. " Writing a story to run in Monday's paper, ahead of the Senate vote. Does Interior have responses to these specific charges, or any other comment? Thanks! 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Letter Family of fallen marine/1.1 Lette v3.docx "'Swift, Heather"' From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Swift , Heather" Fri Jul 21 201711 :47:56 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas , Scott Hommel Letter Family of fallen marine Letter--_v3 .docx Here's the letter that has to qo throuqh the exec-sec process. Heather Swift Departme nt of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather_Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior_Press@ios .doi .gov Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Laura Rigas Fri Jul 21 2017 12:17:54 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift , Heather" Scott Hommel Re: Letter Family of fallen marine Thanks, Heather. Good from me. Laura Keehner Rigas Communicat ions Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Jul 21, 2017, at 11:48 AM, Swift , Heather wrote: Here's the letter that has to qo throuqh the exec-sec process. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift ios.doi. ovl Interior Press ios.doi. 0v I Conversation Contents Fwd: Deleted Pages "Gillick, Larry" From: Sent: To: Subject: "Gillick, Larry" Fri Jul 21 2017 07:45:46 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas , "Swift, Heather" , Thomas Baptiste Fwd: Deleted Pages Good morning, In case anyone asks , here's a relatively complete list of the pages in /eeo that were deleted (or at least moved/renamed) yesterday: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Things are a bit "in flux" in that section . Most of the content is just being moved around. The person doing the work (not the decision-maker) and I had a lovely chat this morning about timing, sensitivitv , and the value of a good webpage redirect. I'll admit that it was tempered by the presence of in the hotel room, but I think it was effective. That's it for me. See you next week. Larry Larry Gillick Deputy Director of Digital Strategy Drupal PaaS Evangelist U.S. Department of the Interior 202-208-5 14 1 (0) / 202-573-0306 (C) Drupal Questions? https ://sites.qoog le.com/a/ios.do i.gov/doi-qov-cms / "'Swift, Heather"' From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Swift, Heather" Fri Jul 21 2017 07:50:23 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Gillick, Larry" Laura Rigas , Thomas Baptiste Re: Deleted Pages Always the diplomat. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 9:45 AM , Gillick, Larry wrote: Good morning, In case anyone asks , here's a relatively complete list of the pages in /eeo that were deleted (or at least moved/renamed) yesterday: Things are a bit "in flux" in that section. Most of the content is just being moved around. The person doing the work (not the decision-maker ) and I had a lovely chat this morning about timing , sensitivity, and the value of a good webpage redirect. I'll admit that it was tempered by the presence of in the hotel room, but I think it was effective. That's it for me. See you next week. Larry Larry Gillick Deputy Director of Digital Strategy Drupal PaaS Evangelist U.S. Department of the Interior 202-2 08-5 14 1 (o) / 202-573-0306 (c) Orupal Questions? https ://sites .google .com/a/ios.do i.gov/doi-gov -cms/ I Conversation Contents News Alert: Senate advances Bernhardt for Deputy "Hinson, Alex" From: Sent: To: BCC: Subject: "Hinson, Alex" Thu Jul 20 20 17 15:37:49 GMT-0600 (MDT) undisclosed-recip ients:; Laura_ Rigas@ios.do i.gov News Alert: Senate advances Bernhardt for Deputy E&E News : Senate advances Bernhardt for deputy July 20, 2017 The Senate this afternoon advanced the nomination of David Bernhardt for Interior Department deputy secretary, teeing up the fina l confirmat ion vote expected Monday. Senators voted 56-39 to invoke cloture on the nomination. All Republicans present , six Democrats and one independent voted in favor . Democrats Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota , Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Joe Donnelly of Indiana , Brian Schatz of Hawaii and Michael Bennet of Colorado voted with Republicans , as did independent Angus King of Maine. Senators not voting were : Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) , Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb .) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), recovering from surgery and recently diagnosed with brain cancer, was absent. Bernhardt's nomination has attracted strong support because of his extensive public policy experience in the executive and legislative branches , but also robust opposition from Democrats and green groups alarmed by his ties to oil and gas lobbyists. The Campaign for Accountability today filed a complaint with the U.S. attorney for the District of Columb ia to investigate whether Bernhardt violated the Lobbying Disclosure Act by continuing to lobby despite forma lly withdrawing his registration in 2016. Emails obtained through the California Public Records Act show Bernhardt continued to advise the Westlands Water District, a California agricultural organizat ion, after terminating his lobbying registration (Greenwire, July 18). Bernhardt was registered as a Westlands lobbyist between June 20 11 and Nov. 18, 2016, when he was a member of the Trump administration's Interior Department transition team and potential nominee. The president formally picked him in April. Bernhardt , who had served as chairman of the natural resources department at the law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP, previous ly promised lawmakers that if confirmed, he wou ld "not participate persona lly or substantially in any particular matter involving" his former clients or "specific parties in which I know the firm is a party or represents a party" for two years, unless he receives author ization to do so . Admin istration aides have said they thoroughly vetted Bernhardt on ethics. They and other defenders, including Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo .), call him an experienced nominee. In addition to his lobbying career, the Coloradan has worked as a Capitol Hill aide and served as an Interior official during the George W. Bush administration. Bernhardt has taken heat over allegations of mismanagement at Interior during his tenure there, including a drug and sex scandal at the former Minerals Management Service and political interference in endangered species decisions. 'Disqualifying' Energy and Natural Resources Committee ranking member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) has led the opposition to Bernhardt and spoke on the floor before today's vote. Cantwell said that while it's true Bernhardt has "considerable" experience to do the job, the revolvingdoor nature of his career continues to concern her and raises a serious appearance of conflict-ofinterest issues. By putting forward Bernhardt as Interior's No. 2, President Trump is not helping to drain the swamp, "he's helping to fill it," Cantwell said. The League of Conservation Voters also reiterated its opposition to Bernhardt today after sending a letter last month to the full Senate urging it to reject the nomination. "Bernhardt's long list of conflicts of interest alone should be disqualifying — but given the Trump administration's incredible disregard for integrity, science and facts, it's no surprise that a top nominee would have a record of altering government science for political gain and overseeing an office plagued by scandal," said Tiernan Sittenfeld, LCV's senior vice president for government affairs. Sittenfeld added: "We strongly urge senators to oppose Bernhardt's nomination and will continue to hold Congress and the administration accountable for putting polluter profits ahead of our clean air, clean water, public lands and families' health." Zinke 'miserable' by lack of help Gardner on the floor today praised Bernhardt's experience and commitment to public service, noting that other nominees considered by the Energy and Natural Resources panel have toggled between government and the private sector. "What we see is another nominee, dedicated public servant, who gained experience in the private sector and is willing to come back to public service to give back to our great country," said Gardner, who noted that Bernhardt worked with his wife, Jaime, at Interior during the Bush administration. "Mr. Bernhardt's integrity and ability are two of his strongest qualities for his nomination." Several stakeholders have voiced their support for Bernhardt as well, including the Colorado River District, Colorado Water Congress, Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable and Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. Yesterday, House Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) talked with reporters about the lack of confirmed appointees in place at Interior — and how it's making Secretary Ryan Zinke's life "miserable." "There are a whole lot of problems that could be solved if Bernhardt was there now," the chairman said. "The Senate waiting as long as it has is wrong, it's simply wrong." ### -Alex Hinson Deputy Press Secretary Department of the Interior C: 202-641-5381 Conversation Contents "'Goodrich, Andrew" "Goodrich, Andrew" Sat Jul 15 2017 20:43 :46 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift, Heather" Laura Rigas Re: Letter re: Gunnery Sgt Letter--_Revised_v2.docx From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: Hi Heather! I hope you ' re h aving a great Monday a f ternoon , I decided back t o you so you can h ave weekend. I nstead o f making you wa i t un til t o come in ove r t h e weekend t o get th i s letter it rea dy for the Exe c Sec Monday morning. Please me i f y ou should feel free t o contact ha ve any questi ons . -A nd rew On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 11:59 AM, Swift, Heather wrote: Hey Andrew, want to take a look at this before we send it through the exec sec process? Heather Swift Departmentof the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather_ Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior_P ress@ios.doi.gov And rew D. Goodrich, USMC (ret.) U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary Military Liaison & Veteran Affa irs Coor din ator 202.208.1923 :OFFICE UNCLASSIFIED: a ndrew goodrich@ ios.do i. gov HSDN : and rew .goodrich@dhs.sgov.gov JwIcs: goodricha@doi id icgov "'Swift, Heather"' "Swift, Heather" Mon Jul 17 2017 10:15:44 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Goodrich, Andrew" Laura Rigas Re: Letter re: Gunnery Sgt From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Thanks for your input, Andrew. Good suggestions , will incorporate some into the fina l product , appreciate it. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 10:43 PM, Goodrich, Andrew wrote: Hi Heather! I hope you're having a great weekend . Instead of making you wait until Monday afternoon, I decided to come in over the weekend to get this letter back to you so you can have it ready for the Exec Sec Monday morn i ng . Please feel free to contact me if you should have any questions . -An drew On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 11:59 AM, Swift, Heather wrote: Hey Andrew, want to take a look at this before we send it through the exec sec process? Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather_ Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior_ Press@ios.doi.gov Andrew D. Goodrich, USMC (ret.) U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Secretary Military Liaison & Veteran Affairs Coordinator 202.208.1923 :OFFICE UNCLASSIFI ED: andrew goodrich@ios .doi.gov HSDN: andrew .goodrich@dhs.sgov.gov JWICS: goodricha@doi.id.ic.gov Conversation Contents Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER Attachments: /33. Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/1 .1 New Picture (1).bmp /33. Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/1 .2 NPS-20 17-00890 170713 Ruch Final Reply from Joss CHIS.pdf /33. Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/1 .3 NPS-20 17-00890 Records released .zip /33. Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/2 .1 New Picture (1).bmp /33. Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/3 .1 New Picture (1).bmp /33 . Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/4. 1 New Picture (1).bmp /33. Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/4.2 NPS-20 17-00890 170713 Ruch Final Reply from Joss CHIS.pdf /33 . Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/4.3 NPS-20 17-00890 Records released.z ip /33 . Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/5. 1 New Picture (1).bmp /33. Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/5.2 NPS-20 17-00890 170713 Ruch Final Reply from Joss CHIS.pdf /33. Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/5 .3 NPS-20 17-00890 Records released .zip /33. Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/6 .1 New Picture (1).bmp /33 . Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER/7 .1 New Picture (1).bmp "Barnum, Jeremy" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Barnum, Jeremy" Thu Jul 13 20 17 15:05:32 GMT-0600 (MDT) Heather Swift , Laura Rigas Paul Ross , Tom Crosson Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER New Picture (1 ).bmp NPS-2017-00890 170713 Ruch Final Reply from Joss CHIS.pdf NPS-2017-00890 Records released.zip DOI Colleag ues, We j ust received the attached material from the NPS Pacific West Region that wi ll be released per a FOIA request today at COB (PDT) to PEER. The records are related to the Secretary's visit to Channe l Islands NP. Jeremy K. Barnum Public Affairs Officer National Park Service Office : (202) 513-7262 Mobile: (202) 6 17-7973 Facebook Twitter In st ag ra m YouTub e "'Swift, Heather"' From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Swift , Heather" Thu Jul 13 20 17 15:08:23 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Barnum, Jeremy" Laura Rigas , Paul Ross , Tom Crosson Re: Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER New Picture (1 ).bmp Please do not send until Laura has signed off. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Sw ift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.do i.gov On Thu , Jul 13, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Barnum, Jeremy wrote: DOI Colleagues, We just received the attached material from the NPS Pacific West Region that will be released per a FOIA request today at COB (PDT) to PEER. The records are related to the Secretary's visit to Channel Islands NP. Jeremy K. Barnum Public Affairs Officer Nationa l Park Service Office : (202 ) 513-7262 Mobile : (202 ) 617-7973 I[ J Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube "'Barnum, Jeremy" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Barnum, Jeremy" Thu Jul 13 2017 15:34:38 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift , Heather" Laura Rigas , Paul Ross , Tom Crosson Re: Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER New Picture (1 ).bmp Roger that, we've asked them to hold. Just FYI, they've informed us it's overdue. Jeremy K. Barnum Public Affa irs Officer Nationa l Park Service Office : (202 ) 513-7262 Mobile: (202) 617-7973 Facebook Twitter Instaqram YouTube On Thu , Jul 13, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Swift, Heather wrote : Please do not send until Laura has signed off. Heather Swift Department of t he Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Thu , Jul 13, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Barnum, Jeremy wrote: DOI Colleagues , We j ust received the attached material from the NPS Pacific West Region that will be released per a FOIA request today at COB (PDT) to PEER The records are related to the Secretary's visit to Channel Islands NP. Jeremy K. Barnum Public Affairs Officer National Park Service Office: (202 ) 513-7262 Mobile: (202) 617-7973 II ~---~ Facebook Twitter Instaqram YouTube "Rigas, Laura" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: Hi all - "Rigas , Laura" Thu Jul 13 20 17 16:55:37 GMT-0600 (MDT) Daniel Jorjani , Scott Hommel , "Magallanes , Downey" , Todd Willens , "Johnson, Virginia" Heather Swift Fwd: Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER New Picture (1).bmp NPS-2017-00890170713 Ruch Final Reply from Joss CHIS .pdf NPS-2017-00890 Records released.zip Attached pis find docs whic h will be released by the NPS tomorrow afternoon to PEER. The records are related to the Secretary's visit to Channel Islands NP. If you want to discuss the contents , please let me know . There are a few pieces which might be newsworthy. I can give you a download offline. Pis let me know if you have any issues before 2pm. Thanks , L --Forwarded message --From: Barnum, Jeremy Date: Thu , Jul 13, 2017 at 5:05 PM Subject: Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER To : Heather Swift , Laura Rigas Cc: Paul Ross , Tom Crosson DOI Colleagues , We just received the attached material from the NPS Pacific West Region that will be released per a FOIA request today at COB (PDT) to PEER. The records are related to the Secretary's visit to Channe l Islands NP. Jeremy K. Barnum Public Affairs Officer National Park Service Office : (202) 513-7262 Mobile : (202) 617-7973 [ 7 Facebook Twitte r InstagramYouJube "Rigas, Laura" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Rigas , Laura" Fri Jul 14 2017 11:-08:42 GMT-0600 (MDT) Douglas Domenech Fwd: Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER New Picture (1).bmp NPS-2017-00890 170713 Ruch Final Reply from Joss CHIS.pdf NPS-2017-00890 Records released.zip My apologies. I thought I included you ... Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior --Forwarded message -------From: Rigas, Laura Date: Thu , Jul 13, 2017 at 6:55 PM Subj ect: Fwd: Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER To : Daniel Jorjani , Scott Hommel , "Magallanes, Downey" , Todd Willens , "Johnson , Virginia" Cc: Heather Swift Hi all Attached pis find docs which will be released by the NPS tomorrow afternoon to PEER. The records are related to the Secretary's visit to Channe l Islands NP. If you want to discuss the contents , please let me know . There are a few pieces which might be newsworthy. I can give you a download offline. Pis let me know if you have any issues before 2pm. Thanks , L --Forwarded message --From: Barnum, Jeremy Date: Thu , Jul 13, 2017 at 5:05 PM Subj ect: Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER To : Heather Swift , Laura Rigas Cc: Paul Ross , Tom Crosson DOI Colleag ues, We j ust received the attached material from the NPS Pacific West Region that w ill be released per a FOIA request today at COB (PDT) to PEER. The records are related to the Secretary's visit to Channe l Islands NP. Jeremy K. Barnum Public Affairs Officer National Park Service Office: (202 ) 513-7262 Mobile: (202 ) 6 17-7973 Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube "'Rigas, Laura" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Rigas , Laura" Fri Jul 14 2017 11:09:17 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Barn um, Jeremy" Heather Swift , Paul Ross , Tom Crosson Re: Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER New Picture (1 ).bmp This is ok to send at the end of the day, please. Thanks. Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Thu , Jul 13, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Barnum, Jeremy wrote : DOI Colleagues, We just received the attached material from the NPS Pacific West Region that will be released per a FOIA request today at COB (PDT) to PEER. The records are related to the Secretary's visit to Channel Islands NP. Jeremy K. Barnum Public Affairs Officer Nationa l Park Service Office : (202 ) 513-7262 Mobile: (202 ) 617-7973 Facebook rw;tter lnstagram YouTube "Barnum, Jeremy" From: "Barnum , Jeremy" Sent: To: Subject: Fri Jul 14 201711 :47:59 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Rigas , Laura" Re: Heads Up on FOIA Release to PEER New Picture (1 ).bmp Attachments: Thanks, Laura. Jeremy K. Barnum Public Affairs Officer National Park Service Office : (202 ) 513-7262 Mobile: (202 ) 617-7973 Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube On Fri, Jul 14, 20 17 at 1:09 PM, Rigas, Laura wrote: This is ok to send at the end of the day , please . Thanks . Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Barnum, Jeremy wrote: DOI Colleagues , We j ust received the attached material from the NPS Pacific West Region that will be released per a FOIA request today at COB (PDT) to PEER The records are related to the Secretary's visit to Channel Islands NP. Jeremy K. Barnum Public Affa irs Officer National Park Service Office : (202 ) 513-7262 Mobile: (202) 617-7973 I[ Facebook Twitter I nstagram YouTube I Conversation Contents Update on Theresa Asmussen Mark Asmussen Mark Asmusse n Fri Jul 14 20 17 07:58:03 GMT-0600 (MDT) Caroline Boulton , Rusty Roddy , Raul Matias , Heathar Putnam , christine_ lopez@ios.do i.gov , Greg Knee , laura_rigas@ios .doi.gov , heather_swift@ ios.do i.gov , Aaron Thie le , downey_maga llanes@ios .doi.gov , scott_homme l@ios.doi.gov, Mark Schuette , scott_ brecht@nps.gov Update on Theresa Asmussen From: Sent: To: Subject: Laura Rigas Laura Rigas Fri Jul 14 2017 08:19:04 GMT-0600 (MDT) Mark Asmusse n Re: Update on Theresa Asmussen From: Sent: To: Subject: Than ks so much for the update . p g - y - . y ,: y . Conversation Contents Short Deadline for White House Attachments: /35. Short Deadline for White House/1.1 OpEd_MadeInAmerica_Rec_V2.docx "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: "Swift, Heather" Thu Jul 13 2017 13:24:18 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Johnson, Virginia" , "Magallanes, Downey" , Laura Rigas , "Domenech, Douglas" , Daniel Jorjani , Scott Hommel , Micah Chambers , "Nachmany, Eli" Short Deadline for White House OpEd_MadeInAmerica_Rec_V2.docx Apologies for the short deadline. Below​ and attached​ is an op-ed ​for USA Today ​drafted for the Secretary titled, Made In America​:​ Promoting the All-American Outdoor Experience ​P​lease review and return edits NO LATER THAN 4:30. This has been run through NPS PPPs. They are getting back to me if there are any issues we need to be aware of on the examples chosen. Made in America: Promoting the All-American Outdoor Experience This week, President Trump kicked off “Made in America Week.” At the Department of the Interior, we are taking this opportunity to promote and strengthen America’s tradition of outdoor recreation on public lands, which is made possible, in large part, thanks to private foundations, American businesses, and the thousands of public-privatepartnerships across our public lands. We already have thousands of partners across the country who fund and assist with visitor services, infrastructure, and even land acquisition. Boston Harbor National Recreation Area is a unique example of a public-private-public partnership where federal, state, and private organizations work together to manage the land, provide boats between islands, restore historic lighthouses and forts, provide educational tours, and carry out janitorial and maintenance tasks. All of this could not be possible without the joint effort. Private partners also help maintain our buildings and aging infrastructure. For example, earlier this year, President Trump donated his first quarter salary of about $78,000 to the National Park Service to restore historic battlefields. Private foundations like the Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save Historic Antietam all chipped in, and with matching donations we were able to fund a $263,000 project to restore a historic structure and nearly mile-long fence at Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland. Some of our most-iconic, all-American outdoor experiences, like riding a historic Ford “Red Jammer” bus in Glacier National Park, staying overnight in the El Tovar lodge at the Grand Canyon, or whale watching in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park, would not be possible without public-private partnerships. To highlight and expand on Made in America partnerships, this week Interior is hosting a roundtable with outdoor recreation industry leaders to brainstorm innovative ideas for how we can work together to build upon the outdoor experience on public lands. Some ideas I’ve already heard is for a food truck in parking lot, energy-efficient cabins in a national monument, and mobile youth fishing centers in urban areas across the country. The Department is focused on identifying and expanding the best existing services and bringing in new services to parks and recreation areas. For example, Wi-Fi, internal transportation, campgrounds, boat ramps, concessions, and even restrooms are not available on many public lands. Also, once somebody gets to a recreation area, services like boat, ATV and fishing pole rentals are often unavailable. This would be like going on a ski vacation and not being able to rent skis or have access to a lift up the mountain. This leaves many families without practical and affordable options for camping, hiking, and recreating. Having three kids and two granddaughters myself, I can’t imagine going on a family vacation without some of these basic services. More partnerships does not mean privatizing our parks as some have wrongly suggested. I am opposed to the sale or transfer of our public lands, and under my watch our public lands will remain public. Having partners on public lands also does not mean the tour bus will look like a race car covered in corporate stickers. Some of our most iconic features are only possible thanks to partnerships. Expanding partnerships will allow parks and public lands to deliver greater services to more visitors, while allowing our rangers to focus on things like the health of the ecosystem, guided tours, educational services, and land management. Partners are also able to deliver many services to the American people at a lower cost than the government can. With the right amount of ingenuity and originality, we can foster the All-American Outdoor Experience through our work at Interior. The Roosevelt Arch at Yellowstone National Park reads, “For the enjoyment of the people.” Enjoying recreation on public lands is at the core of our shared American heritage. The All-American Outdoor Experience is part of who we are as Americans, but it’s also a big economic driver for communities across the country. As a whole, the outdoor recreation industry generates $887 billion in consumer spending and supports 7.6 million American jobs, according to industry analysts. In addition, the revenue the industry produces is a major boost to our economy. Made in America is about products as much as it is about our shared heritage and values. It is about making memories by taking a kid fishing for the first time, or in my case, taking my wife hiking early in our relationship. There’s a reason 330 million people from across the country and the world visit our parks every year, and millions more flock to public lands coast to coast: It’s because these spaces are uniquely American. This “Made in America” Week, let’s with under a common pride in our country, standing behind American businesses and engaging in American outdoor traditions that have stood the test of time. ######################## Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 2:08 PM, Swift, Heather wrote: Heads up - you'll have an oped to review in about an hour. The WH would like us to write an op-ed for Made in America Week focusing on the all-American outdoor experience which are made possible by public private partnerships. Target is Sunday USA Today. Unfortunately they need it COB TODAY to hit deadline! I'm finalizing first draft and will send around 3 o'clock. Thanks. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov Virginia Johnson From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Virginia Johnson Thu Jul 13 2017 14:38:15 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift, Heather" "Magallanes, Downey" , Laura Rigas , "Domenech, Douglas" , Daniel Jorjani , Scott Hommel , Micah Chambers , "Nachmany, Eli" Re: Short Deadline for White House Hi. I'm just emerging from a meeting on the Hill so sorry I'm tardy. The quote from the Roosevelt Arch is "For the benefit and enjoyment of the people." There's a word missing after "let's" in the last paragraph. Where you say "provide boats between islands," you may want to say something like "provide boat service" (or "transportation" or something along those lines.) I hope this is helpful. Virginia > On Jul 13, 2017, at 3:25 PM, Swift, Heather I Conversation Contents GOING SOON: Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior: TEST "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: Subject: "Swift, Heather" Wed Jul 12 2017 12:41:49 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Willens, Todd" , Laura Rigas , Lori Mashburn , "Magallanes, Downey" , "Domenech, Douglas" , Scott Hommel GOING SOON: Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior: TEST GOING SOON U.S. D -epartment of the Interior Date: July 12, 2017 Contact: Interior Press@ios.doi.gov Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tribal Leaders, Congressional Officials, Others Praise Selection WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the ​appointment of former Interior Department official ​and former Chief of ​Staff to Rep. Steve Pearce (NM) ​Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior. In this role, Willens will work closely with yet-to-be-confirmed Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt​.​ ​Willens brings with him more than 20 years of public policy and governmental affairs experience, with proven successes on behalf of prior Administrations, Members of Congress, national associations, and the private sector. He possesses a deep knowledge and understanding of the Department’s many complex policies, ranging from land to energy, wildlife, and water management. ​In addition to being a westerner, ​Todd brings a​ strong ​combination of public and private sector experience to the Interior Department,” Secretary Ryan Zinke said. “​Most of Interior's holdings and responsibilities are in the ​West, and ​Todd’s intimate understanding of the West, from growing up in rural California to​ his previous time at Interior to his tenure with Congressman Pearce, will be a major asset to the people we serve​. I look forward to Todd helping us advance Interior’s mission​ and the work of the Administration on behalf of local communities​.​"​ "It is an honor and privilege to be appointed as Interior's Assistant Deputy Secretary,” Willens said. “I thank Secretary Zinke for his confidence in my abilities to serve the Department and the Administration. I look forward to getting to work contributing to the implementation of the President's priorities for the Department and our Agencies, making America great again." ​Willens served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Willens provided strategic advice and operational oversight to meet the needs of the constituents of the 2nd Congressional District of New Mexico. He worked closely with various stakeholders in this capacity, including local government officials, Congress, and the previous Administration to ramp up operations at defense bases, prevent job-killing regulatory action, and increase federal accountability significantly for the people of New Mexico. "Todd's dedication to New Mexico and the West made him a most effective manager of people and policies,” Congressman Pearce said. “More than anything though, my wife Cynthia and I consider him a close friend. He has run my congressional operations for nearly seven years and been my top adviser on numerous items, delivering countless successes on my behalf. I congratulate Todd and the Administration on his appointment to this important position."​ “The selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary deepens the bench at Interior,” Jackie Johnson Pata, Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, said. “In his prior work as Chief of Staff for Congressman Stevan Pearce, Todd handled a wide range of Native issues. In that role, he earned the great respect of many in Indian Country. ​ ​As the Administration and Tribal Nations partner to advance economic development and self-sufficiency for Native communities, Todd’s expertise and experience will be a valuable asset.” “I have worked with Todd for several years. He has an exceptional understanding of western issues in general, and Native issues in particular,” Chairman Paul Torres of the All Pueblo Council of Governors said. “Todd is exactly the kind of leadership that can advance Interior’s trust responsibility to tribes, while supporting tribal sovereignty and self-determination. This is an exceptional selection by the Administration.” “The Tehama Colusa Canal Authority couldn’t be more pleased with the selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior," Jeff Sutton, General Manager of the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority, said. "A native of Northern California, Todd has a great deal of experience in Western water issues and, as a sportsman-conservationist, he has a long track record of delivering mutually beneficial policy outcomes for the benefit of fish, wildlife and water users throughout the Western United States. We look forward to workin​​g with Todd in his new capacity.” "The Civil War Trust strongly supports the appointment of Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior," James Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Trust, said. "In his previous service on Capitol Hill and in the Department of the Interior, Todd has been a champion of our national parks and historic battlefield sites. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with him to preserve America's battlefield parks as places of remembrance as well as heritage tourism destinations." “The Boone and Crockett Club proudly supports Todd Willens’ appointment,” said Paul Phillips, co-chair of the​ Boone and Crocket​ Club’s Policy Committee. “Mr. Willens is a conservationist who hunts. He has this personal passion and understands the ecological and economic benefits that follow for the public. His experience in the complexities of policy at the Department of the Interior will serve the country and conservation community all very well.” ​Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Willens served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior from 2006 to 2008. While at the Department, he worked on the National Parks Centennial, and the historic recovery of the Bald Eagle. In addition, Willens also served as Senior Policy Advisor for United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources from 2003 to 2006. In this capacity, he worked closely with the Chairman to develop key legislation, including the 2005 Endangered Species Act Reauthorization and the 2005 Energy Bill.​ ​A California native, Willens is a 1994 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and four children. ​###​ Update subscription Unsubscribe Help Contact Us This email was sent to Email Address by: U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington DC 20240 202-208-3100 gOVDELIVERYIJI "Rigas, Laura" From: Sent: To: Subject: "Rigas, Laura" Wed Jul 12 2017 12:49:58 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift, Heather" , Alex Hinson Re: GOING SOON: Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior: TEST There's something funny with the spacing, too... Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 2:41 PM, Swift, Heather wrote: GOING SOON U.S. D -epartment of the Interior Date: July 12, 2017 Contact: Interior Press@ios.doi.gov Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tribal Leaders, Congressional Officials, Others Praise Selection WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the ​appointment of former Interior Department official ​and former Chief of ​Staff to Rep. Steve Pearce (NM) ​Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior. In this role, Willens will work closely with yet-to-be-confirmed Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt​.​ ​Willens brings with him more than 20 years of public policy and governmental affairs experience, with proven successes on behalf of prior Administrations, Members of Congress, national associations, and the private sector. He possesses a deep knowledge and understanding of the Department’s many complex policies, ranging from land to energy, wildlife, and water management. ​In addition to being a westerner, ​Todd brings a​ strong ​combination of public and private sector experience to the Interior Department,” Secretary Ryan Zinke said. “​Most of Interior's holdings and responsibilities are in the ​West, and ​Todd’s intimate understanding of the West, from growing up in rural California to​ his previous time at Interior to his tenure with Congressman Pearce, will be a major asset to the people we serve​. I look forward to Todd helping us advance Interior’s mission​ and the work of the Administration on behalf of local communities​.​"​ "It is an honor and privilege to be appointed as Interior's Assistant Deputy Secretary,” Willens said. “I thank Secretary Zinke for his confidence in my abilities to serve the Department and the Administration. I look forward to getting to work contributing to the implementation of the President's priorities for the Department and our Agencies, making America great again." ​Willens served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Willens provided strategic advice and operational oversight to meet the needs of the constituents of the 2nd Congressional District of New Mexico. He worked closely with various stakeholders in this capacity, including local government officials, Congress, and the previous Administration to ramp up operations at defense bases, prevent job-killing regulatory action, and increase federal accountability significantly for the people of New Mexico. "Todd's dedication to New Mexico and the West made him a most effective manager of people and policies,” Congressman Pearce said. “More than anything though, my wife Cynthia and I consider him a close friend. He has run my congressional operations for nearly seven years and been my top adviser on numerous items, delivering countless successes on my behalf. I congratulate Todd and the Administration on his appointment to this important position."​ “The selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary deepens the bench at Interior,” Jackie Johnson Pata, Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, said. “In his prior work as Chief of Staff for Congressman Stevan Pearce, Todd handled a wide range of Native issues. In that role, he earned the great respect of many in Indian Country. ​ ​As the Administration and Tribal Nations partner to advance economic development and selfsufficiency for Native communities, Todd’s expertise and experience will be a valuable asset.” “I have worked with Todd for several years. He has an exceptional understanding of western issues in general, and Native issues in particular,” Chairman Paul Torres of the All Pueblo Council of Governors said. “Todd is exactly the kind of leadership that can advance Interior’s trust responsibility to tribes, while supporting tribal sovereignty and selfdetermination. This is an exceptional selection by the Administration.” “The Tehama Colusa Canal Authority couldn’t be more pleased with the selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior," Jeff Sutton, General Manager of the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority, said. "A native of Northern California, Todd has a great deal of experience in Western water issues and, as a sportsman-conservationist, he has a long track record of delivering mutually beneficial policy outcomes for the benefit of fish, wildlife and water users throughout the Western United States. We look forward to workin​​g with Todd in his new capacity.” "The Civil War Trust strongly supports the appointment of Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior," James Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Trust, said. "In his previous service on Capitol Hill and in the Department of the Interior, Todd has been a champion of our national parks and historic battlefield sites. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with him to preserve America's battlefield parks as places of remembrance as well as heritage tourism destinations." “The Boone and Crockett Club proudly supports Todd Willens’ appointment,” said Paul Phillips, co-chair of the​ Boone and Crocket​ Club’s Policy Committee. “Mr. Willens is a conservationist who hunts. He has this personal passion and understands the ecological and economic benefits that follow for the public. His experience in the complexities of policy at the Department of the Interior will serve the country and conservation community all very well.” ​Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Willens served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior from 2006 to 2008. While at the Department, he worked on the National Parks Centennial, and the historic recovery of the Bald Eagle. In addition, Willens also served as Senior Policy Advisor for United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources from 2003 to 2006. In this capacity, he worked closely with the Chairman to develop key legislation, including the 2005 Endangered Species Act Reauthorization and the 2005 Energy Bill.​ ​A California native, Willens is a 1994 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and four children. ​###​ Update subscription Unsubscribe Help Contact Us This email was sent to Email Address by: U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington DC 20240 202-208-3100 gOVDELIVERYIJII "Mashburn, Lori" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Mashburn, Lori" Wed Jul 12 2017 12:50:16 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift, Heather" "Willens, Todd" , Laura Rigas , "Magallanes, Downey" , "Domenech, Douglas" , Scott Hommel Re: GOING SOON: Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior: TEST Oops. Forgot to send a note. I think it looks great. Lori K. Mashburn White House Liaison Department of the Interior 202.208.1694 On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 2:41 PM, Swift, Heather wrote: GOING SOON OFF! E.OF THE SE RIT RY U.S. Department of the Inte1·ior Date: July 12, 2017 Contact: Interior Press@ios.doi.gov Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tribal Leaders, Congressional Officials, Others Praise Selection WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the ​appointment of former Interior Department official ​and former Chief of ​Staff to Rep. Steve Pearce (NM) ​Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior. In this role, Willens will work closely with yet-to-be-confirmed Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt​.​ ​Willens brings with him more than 20 years of public policy and governmental affairs experience, with proven successes on behalf of prior Administrations, Members of Congress, national associations, and the private sector. He possesses a deep knowledge and understanding of the Department’s many complex policies, ranging from land to energy, wildlife, and water management. ​In addition to being a westerner, ​Todd brings a​ strong ​combination of public and private sector experience to the Interior Department,” Secretary Ryan Zinke said. “​Most of Interior's holdings and responsibilities are in the ​West, and ​Todd’s intimate understanding of the West, from growing up in rural California to​ his previous time at Interior to his tenure with Congressman Pearce, will be a major asset to the people we serve​. I look forward to Todd helping us advance Interior’s mission​ and the work of the Administration on behalf of local communities​.​"​ "It is an honor and privilege to be appointed as Interior's Assistant Deputy Secretary,” Willens said. “I thank Secretary Zinke for his confidence in my abilities to serve the Department and the Administration. I look forward to getting to work contributing to the implementation of the President's priorities for the Department and our Agencies, making America great again." ​Willens served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Willens provided strategic advice and operational oversight to meet the needs of the constituents of the 2nd Congressional District of New Mexico. He worked closely with various stakeholders in this capacity, including local government officials, Congress, and the previous Administration to ramp up operations at defense bases, prevent job-killing regulatory action, and increase federal accountability significantly for the people of New Mexico. "Todd's dedication to New Mexico and the West made him a most effective manager of people and policies,” Congressman Pearce said. “More than anything though, my wife Cynthia and I consider him a close friend. He has run my congressional operations for nearly seven years and been my top adviser on numerous items, delivering countless successes on my behalf. I congratulate Todd and the Administration on his appointment to this important position."​ “The selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary deepens the bench at Interior,” Jackie Johnson Pata, Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, said. “In his prior work as Chief of Staff for Congressman Stevan Pearce, Todd handled a wide range of Native issues. In that role, he earned the great respect of many in Indian Country. ​ ​As the Administration and Tribal Nations partner to advance economic development and selfsufficiency for Native communities, Todd’s expertise and experience will be a valuable asset.” “I have worked with Todd for several years. He has an exceptional understanding of western issues in general, and Native issues in particular,” Chairman Paul Torres of the All Pueblo Council of Governors said. “Todd is exactly the kind of leadership that can advance Interior’s trust responsibility to tribes, while supporting tribal sovereignty and selfdetermination. This is an exceptional selection by the Administration.” “The Tehama Colusa Canal Authority couldn’t be more pleased with the selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior," Jeff Sutton, General Manager of the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority, said. "A native of Northern California, Todd has a great deal of experience in Western water issues and, as a sportsman-conservationist, he has a long track record of delivering mutually beneficial policy outcomes for the benefit of fish, wildlife and water users throughout the Western United States. We look forward to workin​​g with Todd in his new capacity.” "The Civil War Trust strongly supports the appointment of Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior," James Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Trust, said. "In his previous service on Capitol Hill and in the Department of the Interior, Todd has been a champion of our national parks and historic battlefield sites. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with him to preserve America's battlefield parks as places of remembrance as well as heritage tourism destinations." “The Boone and Crockett Club proudly supports Todd Willens’ appointment,” said Paul Phillips, co-chair of the​ Boone and Crocket​ Club’s Policy Committee. “Mr. Willens is a conservationist who hunts. He has this personal passion and understands the ecological and economic benefits that follow for the public. His experience in the complexities of policy at the Department of the Interior will serve the country and conservation community all very well.” ​Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Willens served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior from 2006 to 2008. While at the Department, he worked on the National Parks Centennial, and the historic recovery of the Bald Eagle. In addition, Willens also served as Senior Policy Advisor for United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources from 2003 to 2006. In this capacity, he worked closely with the Chairman to develop key legislation, including the 2005 Endangered Species Act Reauthorization and the 2005 Energy Bill.​ ​A California native, Willens is a 1994 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and four children. ​###​ Update subscription Unsubscribe Help Contact Us This email was sent to Email Address by: U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington DC 20240 202-208-3100 gOVDELIVERYP "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: "Swift, Heather" Wed Jul 12 2017 12:51:04 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Rigas, Laura" Alex Hinson Re: GOING SOON: Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior: TEST Subject: weird! I fixed that before sending. Alex, you'll have to strip the formatting in another program and copy paste it back in. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Rigas, Laura wrote: There's something funny with the spacing, too... Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 2:41 PM, Swift, Heather wrote: GOING SOON OFFICE OF THE ECRETARY U.S. Department of the Interior WW . ·I .g .ws leas Date: July 12, 2017 Contact: Interior Press@ios.doi.gov Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tribal Leaders, Congressional Officials, Others Praise Selection WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the ​appointment of former Interior Department official ​and former Chief of ​Staff to Rep. Steve Pearce (NM) ​Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior. In this role, Willens will work closely with yet-to-be-confirmed Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt​.​ ​Willens brings with him more than 20 years of public policy and governmental affairs experience, with proven successes on behalf of prior Administrations, Members of Congress, national associations, and the private sector. He possesses a deep knowledge and understanding of the Department’s many complex policies, ranging from land to energy, wildlife, and water management. ​In addition to being a westerner, ​Todd brings a​ strong ​combination of public and private sector experience to the Interior Department,” Secretary Ryan Zinke said. “​Most of Interior's holdings and responsibilities are in the ​West, and ​Todd’s intimate understanding of the West, from growing up in rural California to​ his previous time at Interior to his tenure with Congressman Pearce, will be a major asset to the people we serve​. I look forward to Todd helping us advance Interior’s mission​ and the work of the Administration on behalf of local communities​.​"​ "It is an honor and privilege to be appointed as Interior's Assistant Deputy Secretary,” Willens said. “I thank Secretary Zinke for his confidence in my abilities to serve the Department and the Administration. I look forward to getting to work contributing to the implementation of the President's priorities for the Department and our Agencies, making America great again." ​Willens served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Willens provided strategic advice and operational oversight to meet the needs of the constituents of the 2nd Congressional District of New Mexico. He worked closely with various stakeholders in this capacity, including local government officials, Congress, and the previous Administration to ramp up operations at defense bases, prevent jobkilling regulatory action, and increase federal accountability significantly for the people of New Mexico. "Todd's dedication to New Mexico and the West made him a most effective manager of people and policies,” Congressman Pearce said. “More than anything though, my wife Cynthia and I consider him a close friend. He has run my congressional operations for nearly seven years and been my top adviser on numerous items, delivering countless successes on my behalf. I congratulate Todd and the Administration on his appointment to this important position."​ “The selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary deepens the bench at Interior,” Jackie Johnson Pata, Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, said. “In his prior work as Chief of Staff for Congressman Stevan Pearce, Todd handled a wide range of Native issues. In that role, he earned the great respect of many in Indian Country. ​ ​As the Administration and Tribal Nations partner to advance economic development and selfsufficiency for Native communities, Todd’s expertise and experience will be a valuable asset.” “I have worked with Todd for several years. He has an exceptional understanding of western issues in general, and Native issues in particular,” Chairman Paul Torres of the All Pueblo Council of Governors said. “Todd is exactly the kind of leadership that can advance Interior’s trust responsibility to tribes, while supporting tribal sovereignty and selfdetermination. This is an exceptional selection by the Administration.” “The Tehama Colusa Canal Authority couldn’t be more pleased with the selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior," Jeff Sutton, General Manager of the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority, said. "A native of Northern California, Todd has a great deal of experience in Western water issues and, as a sportsman-conservationist, he has a long track record of delivering mutually beneficial policy outcomes for the benefit of fish, wildlife and water users throughout the Western United States. We look forward to workin​​g with Todd in his new capacity.” "The Civil War Trust strongly supports the appointment of Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior," James Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Trust, said. "In his previous service on Capitol Hill and in the Department of the Interior, Todd has been a champion of our national parks and historic battlefield sites. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with him to preserve America's battlefield parks as places of remembrance as well as heritage tourism destinations." “The Boone and Crockett Club proudly supports Todd Willens’ appointment,” said Paul Phillips, co-chair of the​ Boone and Crocket​ Club’s Policy Committee. “Mr. Willens is a conservationist who hunts. He has this personal passion and understands the ecological and economic benefits that follow for the public. His experience in the complexities of policy at the Department of the Interior will serve the country and conservation community all very well.” ​Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Willens served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior from 2006 to 2008. While at the Department, he worked on the National Parks Centennial, and the historic recovery of the Bald Eagle. In addition, Willens also served as Senior Policy Advisor for United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources from 2003 to 2006. In this capacity, he worked closely with the Chairman to develop key legislation, including the 2005 Endangered Species Act Reauthorization and the 2005 Energy Bill.​ ​A California native, Willens is a 1994 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and four children. ​###​ Update subscription Unsubscribe Help Contact Us This email was sent to Email Address by: U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington DC 20240 202-208-3100 gOVDELIVERYP I Conversation Contents FOR FINAL REVIEW: Press Release Todd "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Swift, Heather" Wed Jul 12 2017 09:32:04 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas , Lori Mashburn , "Willens, Todd" "Nachmany, Eli" FOR FINAL REVIEW: Press Release Todd Below is the press release for Todd we'd like to send out this afternoon. Please send me edits by 1:00 PM. EE is on deadline and is writing about ​Todd's appointment for NOON publication. I shared the release below, minus Sec quote because it hasn't been approved yet. Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official​ ​Todd Willens as​ ​Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior ​Tribal Leaders, Congressional Officials, Others​ ​Praise Selection ​(WASHINGTON) U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the ​appointment of former Interior Department official ​and former Chief of ​Staff to Rep. Steve Pearce (NM) ​Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior. In this role, Willens will work closely with yet-to-be-confirmed Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt​.​ ​Willens brings with him more than 20 years of public policy and governmental affairs experience, with proven successes on behalf of prior Administrations, Members of Congress, national associations, and the private sector. He possesses a deep knowledge and understanding of the Department’s many complex policies, ranging from land to energy, wildlife, and water management. ​In addition to being a westerner, ​Todd brings a​ strong ​combination of public and private sector experience to the Interior Department,” Secretary Ryan Zinke said. “​Most of Interior's holdings and responsibilities are in the west, and ​Todd’s intimate understanding of the West, from growing up in rural California to​ his previous time at Interior to his tenure with Congressman Pearce, will be a major asset to the people we serve​. I look forward to Todd helping us advance Interior’s mission​ and the work of the Administration on behalf of local communities​.​"​ "It is an honor and privilege to be appointed as Interior's Assistant Deputy Secretary,” Willens said. “I thank Secretary Zinke for his confidence in my abilities to serve the Department and the Administration. I look forward to getting to work contributing to the implementation of the President's priorities for the Department and our Agencies, making America great again." ​Willens served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Willens provided strategic advice and operational oversight to meet the needs of the constituents of the 2nd Congressional District of New Mexico. He worked closely with various stakeholders in this capacity, including local government officials, Congress, and the previous Administration to ramp up operations at defense bases, prevent job-killing regulatory action, and increase federal accountability significantly for the people of New Mexico. "Todd's dedication to New Mexico and the West made him a most effective manager of people and policies,” Congressman Pearce said. “More than anything though, my wife Cynthia and I consider him a close friend. He has run my congressional operations for nearly seven years and been my top adviser on numerous items, delivering countless successes on my behalf. I congratulate Todd and the Administration on his appointment to this important position."​ “The selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary deepens the bench at Interior,” Jackie Johnson Pata, Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, said. “In his prior work as Chief of Staff for Congressman Stevan Pearce, Todd handled a wide range of Native issues. In that role, he earned the great respect of many in Indian Country. ​ ​As the Administration and Tribal Nations partner to advance economic development and self-sufficiency for Native communities, Todd’s expertise and experience will be a valuable asset.” “I have worked with Todd for several years. He has an exceptional understanding of western issues in general, and Native issues in particular,” Chairman Paul Torres of the All Pueblo Council of Governors said. “Todd is exactly the kind of leadership that can advance Interior’s trust responsibility to tribes, while supporting tribal sovereignty and self-determination. This is an exceptional selection by the Administration.” “The Tehama Colusa Canal Authority couldn’t be more pleased with the selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior," Jeff Sutton, General Manager of the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority, said. "A native of Northern California, Todd has a great deal of experience in Western water issues and, as a sportsman-conservationist, he has a long track record of delivering mutually beneficial policy outcomes for the benefit of fish, wildlife and water users throughout the Western United States. We look forward to workin​​g with Todd in his new capacity.” "The Civil War Trust strongly supports the appointment of Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior," James Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Trust, said. "In his previous service on Capitol Hill and in the Department of the Interior, Todd has been a champion of our national parks and historic battlefield sites. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with him to preserve America's battlefield parks as places of remembrance as well as heritage tourism destinations." “The Boone and Crockett Club proudly supports Todd Willens’ appointment,” said Paul Phillips, co-chair of the​ Boone and Crocket​ Club’s Policy Committee. “Mr. Willens is a conservationist who hunts. He has this personal passion and understands the ecological and economic benefits that follow for the public. His experience in the complexities of policy at the Department of the Interior will serve the country and conservation community all very well.” ​Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Willens served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior from 2006 to 2008. While at the Department, he worked on the National Parks Centennial, and the historic recovery of the Bald Eagle. In addition, Willens also served as Senior Policy Advisor for United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources from 2003 to 2006. In this capacity, he worked closely with the Chairman to develop key legislation, including the 2005 Endangered Species Act Reauthorization and the 2005 Energy Bill.​ ​A California native, Willens is a 1994 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and four children. ​###​ "Willens, Todd" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Willens, Todd" Wed Jul 12 2017 09:48:47 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift, Heather" Laura Rigas , Lori Mashburn , "Nachmany, Eli" Re: FOR FINAL REVIEW: Press Release Todd I am good on the facts. Do we want to capitalize all the uses of "west" in the Sec's quote? I defer to you all on that. Otherwise, good from me. Todd Willens Assistant Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW -- MIB Room 6116 Washington, DC 20240 office: 202-208-6291 cell: 202-706-9041 On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Swift, Heather wrote: Below is the press release for Todd we'd like to send out this afternoon. Please send me edits by 1:00 PM. EE is on deadline and is writing about ​Todd's appointment for NOON publication. I shared the release below, minus Sec quote because it hasn't been approved yet. Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official​ ​Todd Willens as​ ​Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior ​Tribal Leaders, Congressional Officials, Others​ ​Praise Selection ​(WASHINGTON) U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the ​appointment of former Interior Department official ​and former Chief of ​Staff to Rep. Steve Pearce (NM) ​Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior. In this role, Willens will work closely with yet-to-be-confirmed Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt​.​ ​Willens brings with him more than 20 years of public policy and governmental affairs experience, with proven successes on behalf of prior Administrations, Members of Congress, national associations, and the private sector. He possesses a deep knowledge and understanding of the Department’s many complex policies, ranging from land to energy, wildlife, and water management. ​In addition to being a westerner, ​Todd brings a​ strong ​combination of public and private sector experience to the Interior Department,” Secretary Ryan Zinke said. “​Most of Interior's holdings and responsibilities are in the west, and ​Todd’s intimate understanding of the West, from growing up in rural California to​ his previous time at Interior to his tenure with Congressman Pearce, will be a major asset to the people we serve​. I look forward to Todd helping us advance Interior’s mission​ and the work of the Administration on behalf of local communities​.​"​ "It is an honor and privilege to be appointed as Interior's Assistant Deputy Secretary,” Willens said. “I thank Secretary Zinke for his confidence in my abilities to serve the Department and the Administration. I look forward to getting to work contributing to the implementation of the President's priorities for the Department and our Agencies, making America great again." ​Willens served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Willens provided strategic advice and operational oversight to meet the needs of the constituents of the 2nd Congressional District of New Mexico. He worked closely with various stakeholders in this capacity, including local government officials, Congress, and the previous Administration to ramp up operations at defense bases, prevent job-killing regulatory action, and increase federal accountability significantly for the people of New Mexico. "Todd's dedication to New Mexico and the West made him a most effective manager of people and policies,” Congressman Pearce said. “More than anything though, my wife Cynthia and I consider him a close friend. He has run my congressional operations for nearly seven years and been my top adviser on numerous items, delivering countless successes on my behalf. I congratulate Todd and the Administration on his appointment to this important position."​ “The selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary deepens the bench at Interior,” Jackie Johnson Pata, Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, said. “In his prior work as Chief of Staff for Congressman Stevan Pearce, Todd handled a wide range of Native issues. In that role, he earned the great respect of many in Indian Country. ​ ​As the Administration and Tribal Nations partner to advance economic development and self-sufficiency for Native communities, Todd’s expertise and experience will be a valuable asset.” “I have worked with Todd for several years. He has an exceptional understanding of western issues in general, and Native issues in particular,” Chairman Paul Torres of the All Pueblo Council of Governors said. “Todd is exactly the kind of leadership that can advance Interior’s trust responsibility to tribes, while supporting tribal sovereignty and self-determination. This is an exceptional selection by the Administration.” “The Tehama Colusa Canal Authority couldn’t be more pleased with the selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior," Jeff Sutton, General Manager of the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority, said. "A native of Northern California, Todd has a great deal of experience in Western water issues and, as a sportsman-conservationist, he has a long track record of delivering mutually beneficial policy outcomes for the benefit of fish, wildlife and water users throughout the Western United States. We look forward to workin​​g with Todd in his new capacity.” "The Civil War Trust strongly supports the appointment of Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior," James Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Trust, said. "In his previous service on Capitol Hill and in the Department of the Interior, Todd has been a champion of our national parks and historic battlefield sites. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with him to preserve America's battlefield parks as places of remembrance as well as heritage tourism destinations." “The Boone and Crockett Club proudly supports Todd Willens’ appointment,” said Paul Phillips, co-chair of the​ Boone and Crocket​ Club’s Policy Committee. “Mr. Willens is a conservationist who hunts. He has this personal passion and understands the ecological and economic benefits that follow for the public. His experience in the complexities of policy at the Department of the Interior will serve the country and conservation community all very well.” ​Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Willens served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior from 2006 to 2008. While at the Department, he worked on the National Parks Centennial, and the historic recovery of the Bald Eagle. In addition, Willens also served as Senior Policy Advisor for United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources from 2003 to 2006. In this capacity, he worked closely with the Chairman to develop key legislation, including the 2005 Endangered Species Act Reauthorization and the 2005 Energy Bill.​ ​A California native, Willens is a 1994 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and four children. ​###​ "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Swift, Heather" Wed Jul 12 2017 09:50:48 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Willens, Todd" Laura Rigas , Lori Mashburn , "Nachmany, Eli" Re: FOR FINAL REVIEW: Press Release Todd good call. Thanks. Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 11:48 AM, Willens, Todd wrote: I am good on the facts. Do we want to capitalize all the uses of "west" in the Sec's quote? I defer to you all on that. Otherwise, good from me. Todd Willens Assistant Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW -- MIB Room 6116 Washington, DC 20240 office: 202-208-6291 cell: 202-706-9041 On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Swift, Heather wrote: Below is the press release for Todd we'd like to send out this afternoon. Please send me edits by 1:00 PM. EE is on deadline and is writing about ​Todd's appointment for NOON publication. I shared the release below, minus Sec quote because it hasn't been approved yet. Secretary Ryan Zinke Appoints Veteran Interior Official​ ​Todd Willens as​ ​Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior ​Tribal Leaders, Congressional Officials, Others​ ​Praise Selection ​(WASHINGTON) U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced the ​appointment of former Interior Department official ​and former Chief of ​Staff to Rep. Steve Pearce (NM) ​Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior. In this role, Willens will work closely with yet-to-be-confirmed Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt​.​ ​Willens brings with him more than 20 years of public policy and governmental affairs experience, with proven successes on behalf of prior Administrations, Members of Congress, national associations, and the private sector. He possesses a deep knowledge and understanding of the Department’s many complex policies, ranging from land to energy, wildlife, and water management. ​In addition to being a westerner, ​Todd brings a​ strong ​combination of public and private sector experience to the Interior Department,” Secretary Ryan Zinke said. “​Most of Interior's holdings and responsibilities are in the west, and ​Todd’s intimate understanding of the West, from growing up in rural California to​ his previous time at Interior to his tenure with Congressman Pearce, will be a major asset to the people we serve​. I look forward to Todd helping us advance Interior’s mission​ and the work of the Administration on behalf of local communities​.​"​ "It is an honor and privilege to be appointed as Interior's Assistant Deputy Secretary,” Willens said. “I thank Secretary Zinke for his confidence in my abilities to serve the Department and the Administration. I look forward to getting to work contributing to the implementation of the President's priorities for the Department and our Agencies, making America great again." ​Willens served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM) from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure as Chief of Staff, Willens provided strategic advice and operational oversight to meet the needs of the constituents of the 2nd Congressional District of New Mexico. He worked closely with various stakeholders in this capacity, including local government officials, Congress, and the previous Administration to ramp up operations at defense bases, prevent job-killing regulatory action, and increase federal accountability significantly for the people of New Mexico. "Todd's dedication to New Mexico and the West made him a most effective manager of people and policies,” Congressman Pearce said. “More than anything though, my wife Cynthia and I consider him a close friend. He has run my congressional operations for nearly seven years and been my top adviser on numerous items, delivering countless successes on my behalf. I congratulate Todd and the Administration on his appointment to this important position."​ “The selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary deepens the bench at Interior,” Jackie Johnson Pata, Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, said. “In his prior work as Chief of Staff for Congressman Stevan Pearce, Todd handled a wide range of Native issues. In that role, he earned the great respect of many in Indian Country. ​ ​As the Administration and Tribal Nations partner to advance economic development and self-sufficiency for Native communities, Todd’s expertise and experience will be a valuable asset.” “I have worked with Todd for several years. He has an exceptional understanding of western issues in general, and Native issues in particular,” Chairman Paul Torres of the All Pueblo Council of Governors said. “Todd is exactly the kind of leadership that can advance Interior’s trust responsibility to tribes, while supporting tribal sovereignty and self-determination. This is an exceptional selection by the Administration.” “The Tehama Colusa Canal Authority couldn’t be more pleased with the selection of Todd Willens to serve as Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Department of the Interior," Jeff Sutton, General Manager of the Tehama Colusa Canal Authority, said. "A native of Northern California, Todd has a great deal of experience in Western water issues and, as a sportsman-conservationist, he has a long track record of delivering mutually beneficial policy outcomes for the benefit of fish, wildlife and water users throughout the Western United States. We look forward to workin​​g with Todd in his new capacity.” "The Civil War Trust strongly supports the appointment of Todd Willens as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Interior," James Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Trust, said. "In his previous service on Capitol Hill and in the Department of the Interior, Todd has been a champion of our national parks and historic battlefield sites. We are excited about the opportunity to partner with him to preserve America's battlefield parks as places of remembrance as well as heritage tourism destinations." “The Boone and Crockett Club proudly supports Todd Willens’ appointment,” said Paul Phillips, co-chair of the​ Boone and Crocket​ Club’s Policy Committee. “Mr. Willens is a conservationist who hunts. He has this personal passion and understands the ecological and economic benefits that follow for the public. His experience in the complexities of policy at the Department of the Interior will serve the country and conservation community all very well.” ​Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Willens served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks at the Department of the Interior from 2006 to 2008. While at the Department, he worked on the National Parks Centennial, and the historic recovery of the Bald Eagle. In addition, Willens also served as Senior Policy Advisor for United States House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources from 2003 to 2006. In this capacity, he worked closely with the Chairman to develop key legislation, including the 2005 Endangered Species Act Reauthorization and the 2005 Energy Bill.​ ​A California native, Willens is a 1994 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and four children. ​###​ Conversation Contents Final: Congressional Testimony Cully Attachments: /39. Final: Congressional Testimony Cully/1.1 Remarks_BulletsCully.docx /39. Final: Congressional Testimony Cully/1.2 Remarks_Cully_v2.docx "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attachments: "Swift, Heather" Tue Jul 11 2017 13:39:10 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas , Micah Chambers , "Magallanes, Downey" "Nachmany, Eli" Final: Congressional Testimony Cully Remarks_BulletsCully.docx Remarks_Cully_v2.docx Bullets and full testimony attached. Cleared by Aaron Thiele (who handled military issue for Rep. Zinke) and Micah. Micah, does the statement for the record need to be formatted any particular way? Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov I Conversation Contents Fwd: President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration Lori Mashburn From: Sent: Lori Mashburn Mon Jul 10 2017 17:19:19 GMT-0600 (MDT) Heather Swift , Laura Rigas , micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov, scott_hommel@ios.doi.gov, downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov, douglas_domenech@ios.doi.gov Fwd: President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration To: Subject: Susan's announcement just went. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Locetta, Jennifer R. EOP/WHO" <(b) (6) > Date: July 10, 2017 at 7:04:49 PM EDT To: "lori mashburn@ios.doi.gov" Subject: Fwd: President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration Jennifer R. Locetta Special Assistant to the President Associate Director, Presidential Personnel Office Begin forwarded message: From: White House Press Office Date: July 10, 2017 at 7:03:45 PM EDT To: <(b) (6) Subject: President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration Reply-To: THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2017 President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: Ronald L. Batory of New Jersey to be the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation. Mr. Batory has more than 45 years of diverse leadership in the railroad industry. In his last capacity with Consolidated Rail Corporation, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that affiliation, he was President of the Belt Railway Company of Chicago. Mr. Batory earned his B.A. from Adrian College and his M.A. from Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Batory and his wife, Barbara, reside in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Susan Combs of Texas to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Policy, Management and Budget. Ms. Combs has an extensive career in elected public office and in the private sector as a small business owner running a ranch in the Big Bend area of Texas. She served in the Texas Legislature, writing and passing the State’s private property legislation, and working to ensure greater transparency in government spending. She was also elected to two Texas statewide offices: as the State’s first woman Agriculture Commissioner; and then as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Combs spent 16 years in statewide elected leadership. Lewis M. Eisenberg of Florida to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Italian Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of San Marino. Mr. Eisenberg is a prominent American financier, investor, and philanthropist. Co-founder and managing partner of Ironhill Investments in New York, he has a record of engaging with State and local governments on complex issues. Mr. Eisenberg was the Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for six years and was named a Founding Board Member of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, where he chaired its 9/11 Victims’ Families and Transportation Advisory Councils. He is an Emeritus Member of Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management Advisory Council and Life Member of the Cornell University Council. He earned a B.A. at Dartmouth College and a M.B.A. at Cornell Johnson School of Business. Robert P. Kadlec of New York to be Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Preparedness and Response. Currently, Dr. Kadlec is the Deputy Staff Director for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Previously, he served as a Special Assistant to the President for Biodefense Policy for President George W. Bush. Dr. Kadlec holds a B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy; a M.D. from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and a M.A. in National Security Studies, Georgetown University. Stephen B. King of Wisconsin to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Czech Republic. Mr. King is a prominent public servant and businessman who successfully acquired, built, and sold a specialty chemical manufacturing business and founded a family investment business. Earlier in his career, Mr. King investigated civil rights violations for the Federal Bureau Investigation, served as an investigator for the U.S. Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and was named Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for liaison between USDA and the Agriculture Committees of the House and Senate. Mr. King earned a M.A. and a B.S. at Western Illinois University. Randal Quarles of Colorado to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the remainder of a 14-year term expiring January 31, 2018, and for an additional 14-year term expiring January 31, 2032, and to be Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Federal Reserve System for a term of 4 years. Mr. Quarles has had an extensive career in government and international finance. He served as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance in the George W. Bush Administration, and before that as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs and U.S. Executive Director of the IMF. He had earlier served in the George H.W. Bush Administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Policy. He is a founder and managing director of The Cynosure Group, a private investment firm in Salt Lake City. Before founding Cynosure, Mr. Quarles was a partner of The Carlyle Group and, earlier, of the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell. He graduated summa cum laude in philosophy and economics from Columbia University and earned a J.D. from the Yale Law School. Mary Kirtley Waters of Virginia to be an Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs. Since early 2017, Ms. Waters has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Legislative Affairs at the State Department. Ms. Waters was a cabinet confirmation team leader for the Presidential Transition Team. Previously, she served as President of the North American Millers’ Association, Vice President for Corporate Relations with the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, and Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations at the Department of Agriculture. She spent 15 years as Senior Director and Legislative Counsel in the Washington office of ConAgra Foods. Ms. Waters earned a B.A. from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. ___ President Donald J. Trump Announces Intended Appointments to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to appoint the following individuals as members of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity: · · J. Christian Adams of Virginia Alan Lamar King of Alabama ### ----Unsubscribe The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 20500 202-456-1111 Scott Hommel From: Sent: To: Scott Hommel Mon Jul 10 2017 17:32:18 GMT-0600 (MDT) Lori Mashburn Heather Swift , Laura Rigas , "micah_chambers@ios.doi.gov" , "downey_magallanes@ios.doi.gov" , "douglas_domenech@ios.doi.gov" Re: President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration CC: Subject: Outstanding Scott C. Hommel Chief of Staff Department of the Interior On Jul 10, 2017, at 7:19 PM, Lori Mashburn wrote: Susan's announcement just went. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Locetta, Jennifer R. EOP/WHO" Date: July 10, 2017 at 7:04:49 PM EDT To: "lori mashburn@ios.doi.gov" Subject: Fwd: President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration Jennifer R. Locetta Special Assistant to the President Associate Director, Presidential Personnel Office Begin forwarded message: From: White House Press Office Date: July 10, 2017 at 7:03:45 PM EDT To: Subject: President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration Reply-To: THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2017 President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: Ronald L. Batory of New Jersey to be the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation. Mr. Batory has more than 45 years of diverse leadership in the railroad industry. In his last capacity with Consolidated Rail Corporation, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that affiliation, he was President of the Belt Railway Company of Chicago. Mr. Batory earned his B.A. from Adrian College and his M.A. from Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Batory and his wife, Barbara, reside in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Susan Combs of Texas to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Policy, Management and Budget. Ms. Combs has an extensive career in elected public office and in the private sector as a small business owner running a ranch in the Big Bend area of Texas. She served in the Texas Legislature, writing and passing the State’s private property legislation, and working to ensure greater transparency in government spending. She was also elected to two Texas statewide offices: as the State’s first woman Agriculture Commissioner; and then as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Combs spent 16 years in statewide elected leadership. Lewis M. Eisenberg of Florida to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Italian Republic, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of San Marino. Mr. Eisenberg is a prominent American financier, investor, and philanthropist. Co-founder and managing partner of Ironhill Investments in New York, he has a record of engaging with State and local governments on complex issues. Mr. Eisenberg was the Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for six years and was named a Founding Board Member of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, where he chaired its 9/11 Victims’ Families and Transportation Advisory Councils. He is an Emeritus Member of Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management Advisory Council and Life Member of the Cornell University Council. He earned a B.A. at Dartmouth College and a M.B.A. at Cornell Johnson School of Business. Robert P. Kadlec of New York to be Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Preparedness and Response. Currently, Dr. Kadlec is the Deputy Staff Director for the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Previously, he served as a Special Assistant to the President for Biodefense Policy for President George W. Bush. Dr. Kadlec holds a B.S. from the U.S. Air Force Academy; a M.D. from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and a M.A. in National Security Studies, Georgetown University. Stephen B. King of Wisconsin to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Czech Republic. Mr. King is a prominent public servant and businessman who successfully acquired, built, and sold a specialty chemical manufacturing business and founded a family investment business. Earlier in his career, Mr. King investigated civil rights violations for the Federal Bureau Investigation, served as an investigator for the U.S. Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and was named Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for liaison between USDA and the Agriculture Committees of the House and Senate. Mr. King earned a M.A. and a B.S. at Western Illinois University. Randal Quarles of Colorado to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the remainder of a 14-year term expiring January 31, 2018, and for an additional 14-year term expiring January 31, 2032, and to be Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Federal Reserve System for a term of 4 years. Mr. Quarles has had an extensive career in government and international finance. He served as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance in the George W. Bush Administration, and before that as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs and U.S. Executive Director of the IMF. He had earlier served in the George H.W. Bush Administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Policy. He is a founder and managing director of The Cynosure Group, a private investment firm in Salt Lake City. Before founding Cynosure, Mr. Quarles was a partner of The Carlyle Group and, earlier, of the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell. He graduated summa cum laude in philosophy and economics from Columbia University and earned a J.D. from the Yale Law School. Mary Kirtley Waters of Virginia to be an Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs. Since early 2017, Ms. Waters has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Legislative Affairs at the State Department. Ms. Waters was a cabinet confirmation team leader for the Presidential Transition Team. Previously, she served as President of the North American Millers’ Association, Vice President for Corporate Relations with the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, and Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations at the Department of Agriculture. She spent 15 years as Senior Director and Legislative Counsel in the Washington office of ConAgra Foods. Ms. Waters earned a B.A. from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. ___ President Donald J. Trump Announces Intended Appointments to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to appoint the following individuals as members of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity: · · J. Christian Adams of Virginia Alan Lamar King of Alabama ### ----Unsubscribe The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 20500 202-456-1111 Conversation Contents Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement Attachments: /41. Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement/1.1 WH Bio Final.docx /41. Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement/1.2 ATT00001.htm /41. Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement/1.3 Resume.docx /41. Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement/1.4 ATT00002.htm /41. Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement/2.1 WH Bio Final.docx /41. Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement/2.2 Resume.docx /41. Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement/3.1 WH Bio Final.docx /41. Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement/3.2 Resume.docx Ryan Nelson From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Ryan Nelson Mon Jul 10 2017 16:27:57 GMT-0600 (MDT) "laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov" Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement WH Bio Final.docx ATT00001.htm Resume.docx ATT00002.htm Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Ryan Nelson Date: July 9, 2017 at 12:38:55 PM MDT To: "susan wheeler@crapo.senate.gov" Subject: Solicitor at Interior public statement Susan: It was good to talk with you last night. As I mentioned, the White House has informed me that President Trump plans to nominate me as Solicitor for the Department of the Interior when the Senate returns to session next week, possibly Monday or Tuesday. Along with the nomination, the Department of the Interior will issue a press release and I wanted to see if Senator Crapo would be willing to add a public statement in support of my nomination. I have attached a draft of a White House nomination announcement (this is not final) along with my resume. I am from Idaho Falls and Senator Crapo will know my family (my parents are Doug and Billie Nelson —my father is an attorney in Idaho Falls) and I have met the Senator a few times as well. Some things that Senator Crapo could focus on in a public statement (and any other comments he may desire): · My deep roots in Idaho and the west. I may be one of the highest ranking Idaho nominees in the Trump administration to come for a Senate hearing and confirmation. Solicitor is the #3 ranking official at the Department of the Interior. · My background on natural resources, endangered species act, Indian law and environmental issues, including my work as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the DOJ, Environment and Natural Resources Division; and Deputy General Counsel at the White House Office of Management and Budget handling environmental and natural resource regulatory issues · My work for the last eight years as General Counsel for one of Idaho’s largest private employers at Melaleuca · Stellar academic and professional background that will serve the Department of the Interior’s interests well Let me know if you have any questions or need any additional infonnation. As always , I appreciate you keeping all of this confidential rn1tilit is made public so no one gets ahead of the White House or the Depa1iment of the Interior on this. I appreciate your help. (cell) Laura Rigas Laura Rigas Mon Jul 10 2017 16:39:01 GMT-0600 (MDT) Micah Chambers Fwd: Sol icitor at Interior public statement WH Bio Final.docx Resume .docx From : Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @ Interior Begin forwarded message: From: Ryan Nelson Date: July 10, 2017 at 6:27:57 PM EDT To: "laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov " Subje ct: Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement Sent from my iPhone Begin forwa rded message: From: Ryan Nelson Date: July 9, 2017 at 12:38:55 PM MDT To: "susan_ w heeler@crapo.senate .gov" Subject: Soli cito r at Interior public statement Susan: It was good to talk with you last night. As I mentioned, the White House has infonned me that President Trrnnp plans to nominate me as Solicitor for the Department of the Interior when the Senate retums to session next week, possibly Monday or Tuesday. Along with the nomination , the Department of the Interior will issue a press release and I wanted to see if Senator Crapo would be willing to add a public statement in support of my nomination. I have attached a draft of a White House nomination announcement (this is not final) along with my resume. I am from Idaho Falls and Senator Crapo will know my family (my parents are Doug and Billie Nelson- my father is an attomey in Idaho Falls) and I have met the Senator a few times as well. Some things that Senator Crapo could focus on in a public statement (and any other comments he may desire): My deep roots in Idaho and the west. I may be one of the highest ranking Idaho nominees in the Trump administrntion to come for a Senate hearing and confinnation . Solicitor is the #3 ranking official at the Department of the Interior . My background on natrn-alresorn-ces, endangered species act , Indian law and environmental issues, including my work as Deputy Assistant Attomey General at the DOJ, Environment and Natma l Resources Division; and Deputy General Cornisel at the White House Office of Management and Budget handling environmental and natmal resorn-ceregulatory issues My work for the last eight years as General Counsel for one ofldaho's largest private employers at Melaleuca Stellar academic and professional background that will serve the Depa1iment of the Interior's interests well Let me know if you have any questions or need any additional info1mation. As always, I appreciate you keeping all of this confidentia l until it is made public so no one gets ahead of the White House or the Department of the Interior on this. I appreciate yom help . (cell) Laura Rigas Laura Rigas Wed Jul 12 2017 09:01:31 GMT-0600 (MDT) alex_hinson@ios.doi.gov Fwd: Solicitor at Interior public statement WH Bio Final.docx Resume.docx From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @ Interior Begin forwarded message: From: Ryan Nelson Date: July 10, 2017 at 6:27:57 PM EDT To : "laura_rigas@ ios.doi.gov" Subj ect: Fwd: Soli ci tor at Interior pub lic statem ent Sent from my iPhone Begin forwa rded message: Fro m: Ryan Nelson Date: July 9, 2017 at 12:38:55 PM MDT To : "susan_wheeler@crapo .senate.gov" Subj ect : So li cito r at Int eri o r pub lic statement Susan : It was good to talk with you last night. As I mentioned , the White House has info1med me that President Tnunp plans to nominate me as Solicitor for the Department of the Interior when the Senate returns to session next week, possibly Monday or Tuesday. Along with the nomination , the Department of the Interior will issue a press release and I wanted to see if Senator Crapo would be willing to add a public statement in support of my nomination. I have attached a draft of a White House nomination announcement (this is not final) along with my resume. I am from Idaho Falls and Senator Crapo will know my family (my parents are Doug and Billie Nelson- my father is an attorney in Idaho Falls) and I have met the Senator a few times as well. Some things that Senator Crapo could focus on in a public statement (and any other comments he may desire): My deep roots in Idaho and the west. I may be one of the highest ranking Idaho nominees in the Trump administration to come for a Senate hearing and confinnation. Solicitor is the #3 ranking official at the Department of the Interior . · My background on natural resources, endangered species act, Indian law and environmental issues, including my work as Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the DOJ, Environment and Natural Resources Division; and Deputy General Counsel at the White House Office of Management and Budget handling environmental and natural resource regulatory issues · My work for the last eight years as General Counsel for one of Idaho’s largest private employers at Melaleuca · Stellar academic and professional background that will serve the Department of the Interior’s interests well Let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information. As always, I appreciate you keeping all of this confidential until it is made public so no one gets ahead of the White House or the Department of the Interior on this. I appreciate your help. Ryan (b) (6) (cell) Conversation Contents Fwd: FW: Ryan Nelson - Interior - BIO Attachments: /42. Fwd: FW: Ryan Nelson - Interior - BIO/1.1 Nelson , Ryan.docx /42 . Fwd: FW: Ryan Nelson - Interior - BIO/2.1 Nelson , Ryan.docx "Mashburn, Lori" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attach men ts: "Mashburn, Lori" Mon Jul 10 2017 12:01:49 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Chambers, Micah" , Laura Rigas , Heather Swift Fwd : FW: Ryan Nelson - Interior - BIO Nelson , Ryan.docx Hey all , Below is the blm·b that Ryan Nelson sent in for the WH pre ss release. I have also attached his re sum e. Thanks , Lori K. Mashburn White House Liaison Department of the Interior 202 .208.1694 ---------- Forwarded message --From: Locetta, Jennifer R. EOP/WHO Date: Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 1:59 PM Subject: FW: Ryan Nelson - Interior - BIO To: "Mashburn, Lori" -----Or igina l Message---From: Locetta, Jennifer R. EOP/WHO Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 8:53 A M To: Bullock , Katja EOP/WHO Cc: Bucci , Kristine A. EOP/WH Subject: Ryan Nelson - Interior - B Ryan Douglas Nelso n of Idaho to be Solic itor, Depart ment of the Interior. Mr. Nelson is a seaso ned attorney with broad experie nce adv ising government and corporate execu tives in the publ ic and private secto r. Mr. Nelson has worked for all three branc hes of government. He served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Environment and Natura l Resources Divis ion of the Department of Justice , where he managed the natural resource , w ildlife and appe llate sections of the Division , and as Deputy Genera l Counsel for the White House Office of Management and Budget. He also served as Spec ial Counsel for the U.S. Senate Jud iciary Committee and as a law clerk for the Senate Legal Counsel. After graduating from BYU Law School with Honors, Mr. Nelson clerked for Judge Henderson on the DC Circuit and for Richard Mask and Char les Brower on the lran-U .S. Claims Tribunal in The Hague , The Netherlands. Mr. Nelson was an associate at Sid ley A ustin and is current ly General Counsel for Idaho-based wellness company , Melaleuca , Inc. He has argued 13 federal courts of appeals cases on complex env ironmen tal and constitu tional issues. Mr. Nelson resides in his hometown of Idaho Falls, Idaho , with his wife, Barbara Baer Nelson, and their seven children. Than ks, Jennifer R. Locetta Spec ial Assistant to the President Associate Director for President ial Personnel Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: Subject: Attach men ts: Laura Rigas Wed Jul 12 2017 09:01:48 GMT-0600 (MDT) alex_h inson@ios.doi.gov Fwd: Ryan Nelson - Interior - BIO Nelson, Ryan.docx Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior Begin forwarded message: From: "Mashburn , Lori" Date: July 10, 2017 at 2:01:49 PM EDT To: "Chambers , Micah" , Laura Rigas , Heather Swift Subject: Fwd: FW: Ryan Nelson - Interior - BIO Hey all, Below is the blurb that Ryan Nel son sent in for the WH press release. I have also attached his resum e. Thanks , Lori K. Mas hburn White Hou se Liai son Depar tment of the Interior 202.208 .1694 --------- Forwarded message---------From: Locetta, Jennifer R. EOP/WHO Date: Mon, Jul 10, 2017 at 1:59 PM Subject: FW: Ryan Nelson - Interior - BIO To: "Mashburn , Lori" > ----Original Message---From: Locetta, Jenn ifer R. EOP/WHO Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 8:53 AM To: Bullock , Katja EOP/WHO Cc: Bucci , Kristine A. EOP/W Subject: Ryan Nelson - Interior Ryan Douglas Nelson of Idaho to be Solicitor, Department of the Interior. Mr. Nelson is a seasoned attorney with broad exper ience advising government and corporate execut ives in the public and private sector. Mr. Nelson has worked for all three branches of government. He served as Deputy Assistant Attorney Genera l in the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice, whe re he managed the natural resource , wildlife and appellate sections of the Division, and as Deputy General Counsel for the White House Office of Management and Budget. He also served as Special Counsel for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and as a law clerk for the Senate Legal Counsel. After graduating from BYU Law School with Honors, Mr. Nelson clerked for Judge Henderson on the DC Circuit and for Richard Mosk and Charles Brower on the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal in The Hague, The Netherlands. Mr. Nelson was an associate at Sidley Austin and is currently General Counsel for Idaho-based wellness company, Melaleuca, Inc. He has argued 13 federal courts of appeals cases on complex environmental and constitutional issues. Mr. Nelson resides in his hometown of Idaho Falls, Idaho, with his wife, Barbara Baer Nelson, and their seven children. Thanks, Jennifer R. Locetta Special Assistant to the President Associate Director for Presidential Personnel Conversation Contents Schedule for Tomorrow Attachments: /43. Schedule for Tomorrow/ 1.1 Trip7.5Antietam (2).pdf "Roddy, Russell" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attach men ts: "Roddy , Russell" Tue Jul 04 2017 17:12:34 GMT-0600 (MDT) Raul Matias , Heather Putnam . Mark Asmussen . Aaron Thie le , Caroline Boulton , Laura Rigas , Heather Swift , Douglas Domenech , Scott Hommel , "Magallanes, Downey" Schedule for Tomorrow Trip7.5Ant ietam (2).pdf A few minor changes from last nite ...schedu le for tomorrow attached. Now, off to enjoy the 4th! Rusty Downey Magallanes From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Downey Magallanes Tue Jul 04 2017 21 :50:04 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Roddy, Russell" Raul Matias , Heather Putnam , Mark Asmussen , Aaron Thiele , Caroline Boulton , Laura Rigas , Heather Swift , Douglas Domenech , Scott Hommel Re: Schedule for Tomorrow Doug should be in the 15 passenger van for the tour staring at 9:45 of the battlefield with the Secretary. The Secretary should not be unstaffed.> On Jul 4, 2017, at 7:12 PM, Roddy, Russell wrote : >> A few minor changes from last nite ...schedule for tomorrow attached. Now, off to enjoy the 4th!>> Rusty> Conversation Contents Schedule for Wednesday Attachments: /44. Schedule for Wednesday/1.1 Trip7.5Ant ietam .pdf "Roddy, Russell" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attach men ts: "Roddy, Russell" Tue Jul 04 2017 00:14:51 GMT-0600 (MDT) Scott Hommel , "Magallanes, Downey" , Laura Rigas , Heather Swift , Caroline Boulton , Aaron Thiele , Douglas Domenech , Gregory Knee , Mark Asmussen , Raul Matias Schedule for Wednesday Trip7.5Ant ietam .pdf Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: Subject: Laura Rigas Tue Jul 04 2017 06:07:34 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Roddy, Russell" Re: Schedule for Wednesday Hi- you my have worked this out "off book" but want to make sure that you and Doug meet up with the boss before he's officially greeted (to go over run of show , background on who he will meet, etc.). Also , are we ok with no staff riding in the vehicle for the tour? I defer to you but usually he likes someone in case there's an after-action or something to follow up on. Maybe there's no room though. Leave it to you! Thanks for adding the media time. Happy 4th and see you later, L Laura Keehner Rigas Communicat ions Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior> On Jul 4 , 2017, at 2:14 AM, Roddy, Russell wrote:> >> Conversation Contents Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Attachments: /45 . Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised 2017 v3.docx /45. Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Template - Zinke 7-2017 .docx /45. Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Sheet 6-30-20 17 DRAFT v6.doc /45 . Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised 7-3-20 17 10 am - vers ion5).docx /45 . Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised 7-3-2017 10 am - vers ion5 ).docx /45. Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised REVIEW DRAFT v4 6-28-2017 .doc /45 . Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised v2.docx /45 . Revised Schedu le , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised FINAL 6-29-20 17.pdf /45 . Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised REV IEW DRAFT v5 6-28-20 17.doc /45 . Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised 070317.pdf /45 . Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised 7-3-2017 10 am - vers ion5 ).docx /45. Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised 7-5-20 17 (DRAFT - CWT REVIEW ).docx /45 . Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised 7-5-20 17 (DRAFT - CWT REV IEW v2 ).docx Fact SheeU1.1 Antietam Event Schedu le 6-30Fact SheeU1.2 Multiple Group Release Fact SheeU1.3 Ant ietam Zinke Event - Fact Fact SheeU7 .1 Ant ietam Event Schedu le (rev Fact SheeU9. 1 Antietam Event Schedu le (rev Fact SheeU11.1 Suggested TPs Ant ietam DOI Fact SheeU11.2 Zinke Podium Cheat Sheet Fact SheeU13.1 Battlefie ld Grant Awards Fact SheeU13.2 Suggested TPs Antietam DO I Fact SheeU13.3 novelty-c heck- illustrat ionFact SheeU15.1 Ant ietam Event Schedu le (rev Fact SheeU18.1 DOI Release - Zinke An tietam Fact SheeU19.1 DOI Release - Zinke Antietam Jim Campi From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attach men ts: Jim Campi Fri Jun 30 2017 13:36:37 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift , Heather" , "Mummart , Jenn ifer" , Laura Rigas , April Slayton , Susan Trai l , Alanna Sobe l , "Barnu m, Jeremy" , "Crosson , Thomas" , Jenn ifer Anze lmo-Sar les Meg Martin , Paul Coussa n Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Antietam Event Schedu le 6-30-20 17 v3.docx Multiple Gro up Release Temp late Zinke 7-20 17.docx Ant ietam Zinke Event - Fact Sheet 6-30-2017 DRAFT v6.doc All: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation, for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Cam pi Chief Policy and Communica tions Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Wash ington DC 20005 (p) 202-367-1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) jcamp i@civi lwar_orq CIVIL WAR TRUST I Saving America 's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar.01·9 Heather Swift From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Heather Swift Fri Jun 30 2017 13:56:40 GMT-0600 (MDT) Jim Campi "Mummart , Jennifer" , Laura Rigas , Apr il Slayton , Susan Trail , Alanna Sobel , "Barnum, Jeremy" , "Crosson , Thomas" , Jennifer Anzelmo-Sar les , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Thanks Jim. Review ing. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 30, 2017 , at 3:39 PM, Jim Campi wrote : All: A few other items for the group : {1} a revised schedu le for Wednesday ; {2} possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route ); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet , we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185 ,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust , Nationa l Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78 ,333 donation , for a total of $263 ,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Cam pi Chief Policy and Commun ications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW , Suite 900 , Was hington DC 20005 (p) 202-367 -1861 (m) 202-277 -8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (el jcampi@civ ilwar .org CIVIL WAR TRUST I Saving America's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar.or g "Anzelmo-Sarles, Jenny" From: Sent: To: "Anze lmo-Sarles , Jenny " Fri Jun 30 2017 14:01 :17 GMT-0600 (MDT) Jim Campi "Swift , Heather" , "Mummart , Jenn ifer" , Laura Rigas , April Slayton , Susan Trail , Alanna Sobe l , "Barnum , Jeremy" , "Crosson , Thomas" , Meg Martin , Paul Coussan Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet CC: Subject: Thanks Jim, When are you hoping for possible feedback by? I'd also like to request that we label draft materials as DRAFT//DELIBERATIVE moving forward for records management sake. Thanks, Jenny Jenny Anzelmo-Sar1es Spokespe rson National Park Service National Capital Region Office (202) 619-7177 Cell: (307) 690-2355 FINDYOUR PARK The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the Ame rican people so that all may experience our heritage_ EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA ® On Fri, Jun 30 , 2017 at 3:36 PM, Jim Campi wrote : All: I A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation, for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jhn Crunp i Chief Policy and Communica tions Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW , Suite 900 , Washing ton DC 20005 (p) 202-367 - 1861 (m} 202-277 -8560 (f) 202 -367-1865 (e) icamp i@civilwar.org CIVIL W AR TR UST I Sa v ing America 's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar .or·g Jim Campi From: Sent: To: Jim Campi Fri Jun 30 2017 14:05:20 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Anzelmo-Sarles , Jenny" "Sw ift , Heather" , "Mummart, Jenn ifer" , Laura Rigas , Apri l Slayton , Susan Trai l , Alanna CC: Sobel , "Barnum , Jeremy" , "Crosson , Thomas" , Meg Martin , Paul Coussan Subject: RE : Revised Schedu le , Draft Re lease Letterhead , Rev ised Fact Sheet Jenny , Over the weekend or Monday is fine . The schedule is a revised version of one we've been circulating for a few days, and I don't imagine will change much unless the Secretary's schedule changes. Unless someone tells me differently , I consider the fact sheet final. Thanks , Jim From: Anzelmo-Sarles , Jenny [mailto:jenny_anzelmo-sarles@nps .gov] Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 4:01 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift, Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Thanks Jim, When are you hoping for possible feedback by? I'd also like to request that we label draft materials as DRAFT//DELIBERAT IVE moving forward for records management sake. Thanks , Jenny Jenny Anze lmo-Sarles Spokesperson National Park Service National Cap ita l Reg ion Office : (202) 619-7177 Cell: (307) 690-2355 FINDVOUR PARK The Nationa l Park Service cares for special places saved by the Ame rican people so that all may experie nce our heritage. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA ® On Fri, Jun 30 , 20 17 at 3:36 PM, Jim Campi wrote: All: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday ; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185 ,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust , National Park Foundation, and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation , for a total of $263 ,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim JimCamp i Chief Policy and Commu nications Officer I Civil War Trust 115615 th Street NW, Suite 900 , Wash ington DC 20005 (p) 202-367-186 "1 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) jcampi@civilwar_org CIVIL WAR TRUST I Saving America 's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar .orq "Swift, Heather" "Swift, Heather" Mon Jul 03 2017 07:09:12 GMT-0600 (MDT) Jim Campi "Anzelmo-Sarles , Jenny" , "Mummart , Jennifer" , Laura Rigas , April Slayton , Susan Trail , Alanna Sobel , "Barnum, Jeremy" , "Crosson, Thomas" , Meg Martin , Paul Coussan Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: This is going soon OFfI CC OF THE ECR · T RY U.S. Department of the Interior www.do ·.go Med a Adv ory Date : July 3, 2017 Contact: Interior Press@ios.doi.l?ov Secretary Zinke joins Civil War Trust and National Park Foundation for battlefield preservation announcement (Washington) -- On Wednesday , July 5, U .S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the National Park Service will join the Civil War Trust and the National Park Foundation at Antietam National Battlefield for an exciting announcemen t about recent battlefield preser vation effmis at Antietam and throughout the nation. The news conference will begin at 11 :30 am . near the Antietam National Battlefield Vi sitor Center. Joining Interior and National Park Service official s at the event will be Civil War Trust President Jame s Lighthizer , Trust Chainnan emeritus John L. Nau , III , and National Park Fom1dation President and CEO Will Shafroth. The ceremony w ill occm rain or shine . Please follo w the direction al signs for parking locations . A public tour of the battlefield will follow the c-eremony. WHAT: WHO: WHEN: WHERE: RSVP: NOTE: Exciting Historic Pre servation Announcemen t on Antietam Battlefield Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and NPS official s, national nonprofi t pre servation leaders Wednes day , July 5, at 11 :30 a.rn. E.D.T. Antietam Nation al Battlefield , 583 1 Dunker Church Rd. , Sharp sburg , Md To RSVP plea se contact Alex at Interior Press@ios.doi.1wv A press van with linuted space will be available for media leaving from Wa shington , DC. If you are interested in a spot in the van plea se let Alex know and include the name s, email addre sses and cell phone number s of the people in the repmi ing team . Expec ted round trip will be 8:00 am. - 3:0 0 p.m . ### Heather Swift Departmen t of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov Jim Campi Jim Campi Mon Jul 03 20 17 07:39:50 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift , Heather" "Anzelmo-Sarles, Jenny" , "Mummart , Jennifer" , Laura Rigas , April Slayton , Susan Trail , Alanna Sobel , "Barnum , Jeremy" , "Crosson, Thomas" , Meg Martin , Paul Coussan RE: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Heather , Please let us know as soon as this goes out - we will have our PR firm also promote the event w ith the press . Also : can w e indicate that Secretary Zinke will be in attendance on our social med ia? That co uld he lp us with generating a crowd. Thanks , Jim From: Swift , Heather [mailto :heather_s w ift@ios.do i.gov] Sent: Monday , Ju ly 3, 2017 9 :09 AM To: Jim Camp i Cc: Anze lmo-Sarles , Jenny ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; Apr il Slayton ; Susan Trai l ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnu m , Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Re lease Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet This is going soon OF F fC · OF THE • R ,.T r RY U.S. Department of the Interior www .do·.g M .d1aAdvi ory Date : July 3, 2017 Contact: Interior Pre ss@ ios.do i.imv Secretary Zinke joins Civil War Trust and National Park Foundation for battlefield preservation announcement (Washington) -- On Wednesday, July 5, U.S . Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the N ation al Park Serv ice will join the Civil Wa1·Trnst and the National Park Foundation at Antie tam National Ba ttlefield for an exciting announcement about recent battlefield preservat ion efforts at Antietam and throughout the nation . The news conference will begin at 11 :30 am. near the Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center. Joining Interior and National Park Service officials at tl1e event will be Civil War Trust President James Lighthizer , Trnst Chainnan emeritus John L. Nau , III , and National Park Foundation Pres ident and CEO Will Shafroth. The ceremony will occur rain or shine. Please follow the directional signs for parking locations. A pub lic tour of the battlefield will follow the ceremony. WHAT: WHO: WHEN: WHERE: RSVP: NOTE: Exciting His toric Preservation Announcement on Antietam Battlefield Interior Secreta 1y Ryan Zinke and NPS officials , national nonprofit preservation leaders Wednesday , July 5, at 11 :30 am. E.D.T. Antietam Nationa l Battlefield , 5831 Dunker Church Rd ., Sha1l)sburg, Md To RSVP please contact Alex at Inte 1i or Press@ios.doi.gov A press van with limited space will be available for media leaving from Washington DC. If you are interested in a spot in the va11please let Alex know and include tl1e names , email addresses and cell phone numbers of the peop le in the reporting team. Expected round trip will be 8:00 a.m . - 3:00 p.m . Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec HeatherSwjft@jos dojgovI loterjor Pcess@ jos doj gov Jim Campi From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attach men ts: Jim Campi Mon Jul 03 2017 08:14:38 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Sw ift, Heather" , "Mummart, Jenn ifer" , Laura Rigas , April Slayton , Susan Trail , Alanna Sobe l , "Barnum, Jeremy" , "Crosson, Thomas" , Jenn ifer Anzelmo-Sarles , "doug las_ domenech@ ios. doi .gov" Meg Martin , Paul Coussan RE: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Antietam Event Schedule (rev 7-3-2017 10 am - versionS).docx All: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday. Although the schedule itself has not changed, we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2 , along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions. Thanks, Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April STayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Jennifer Anze lmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civ ilwar.org) Subject: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedule for Wed nesday ; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,2 12 donation fro m the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundatio n) plus the President's $78,333 donation, for a tota l of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim JimCampi Chief Policy and Comm unications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 ·15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Wash ington DC 20005 (p) 202-367-1861 (m} 202-2TT-8560 (f) 202-367- 1865 (e) jcamp i@civi lwar_org CIVIL WAR TR UST I Sav ing A mer ica's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar.o m "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Swift , Heather" Mon Jul 03 2017 08:26:39 GMT-0600 (MDT) Jim Campi , Russell Roddy "Mummart , Jennifer" , Laura Rigas , April Slayton , Susan Trail , Alanna Sobe l , "Barnum , Jeremy " . "Crosson , Thomas " , Jenn ife r Anzelmo-Sar les , "douglas_domenech@ios .doi.gov " , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Please include Rusty Roddy from the Secretary's office on emai ls. I CCed him Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec HeatherSwjft@jos doigovI loterjorPress@jos doigov On Mon, Jul 3, 20 17 at 10:14 AM , Jim Campi wrote: All: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday. Althoug h the schedule itself has not changed , we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2 , along with itinerar ies for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any quest ions or revisions . Thanks , Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 20 17 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobe l ; Barnum , Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sa rles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civ ilwar.org ) Subject: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedu le for Wednesday ; (2} possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet , we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust , Nationa l Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation , for a tota l of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim JimCa mp i Chief Policy and Communica tions Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washingto n DC 20005 (p) 202-367 - 1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) icampi@civilwar.org CIVIL WAR TR US T I Saving America's Civ il War Battlefields I Ciuilwar.o rq "Domenech, Douglas" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attach men ts: "Domenech , Douglas" Mon Jul 03 2017 10:31:57 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas , Russell Roddy Fwd: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Antietam Event Schedule (rev 7-3-2017 10 am - version5 ).docx Doug Domenech Senior Adv isor US Department of the Interior NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subj ect to release under the Freedom of Informatio n A ct. -------- Forwarded message --From: Jim Campi Date: Mon, Jul 3, 20 17 at 10:14 AM Subject: RE: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet To : "Swift, Heather" , "Mummart , Jennifer " , Laura Rigas , April Slayton , Susan Tra il , Alanna Sobel , "Barnum , Jeremy" , "Crosson , Thomas" , Jenn ifer Anzelmo-Sarles , "doug las domenech@ ios.doi.gov" Cc: Meg Martin , Paul Coussan A ll: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday. Although the schedule itself has not changed , we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. V IP tour on page #2 , along w ith itineraries for the VIP and press tours . Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions. Thanks , Jim From : Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart, Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson, Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civilwar.org) Subject: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route}; and (3} a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation, for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim J im Cam pi Chief Policy and Communications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367-186 1 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) jcamp i@civilwar.org CIVIL W AR TR UST I Sav ing America 's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwal' .org "Rigas, Laura" From: Sent: To : CC: Subject: "Rigas , Lau ra" Mon Ju l 03 2017 12:00:08 GMT-0600 (MDT ) Jim Campi "Swift , Hea ther " , "douglas_dome nech@ios.doi.gov" , Meg Mart in , Pau l Coussan Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Thanks , Jim , for all your help w ith this event. Wou ld you m ind re-send ing the draft talk ing po ints you created for the Secreta ry? I will final ize those today. My best , Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Commun ications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897- 7022 cell @Interi or On Mon , Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM , Jim Campi w rote : All: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday. Although the schedule itself has not changed, we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2, along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions. Thanks, Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart, Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson, Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civilwar.org) Subject: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday ; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation, for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Campi Chief Policy and Communicat ions Officer I Civil Wa r Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367- 186 1 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) jcamp i@civi lwar.org CIVIL WAR TRU ST I Saving America's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar .orq Jim Campi From: Sent: Jim Campi To: "Rigas, Laura" CC: "Sw ift , Heather" , "douglas_domenech@ios .doi.gov" , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan Subject: RE: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Rev ised Fact Sheet Attach ments: Suggested TPs Antietam DOI - REVIEW DRAFT v4 6-28-2017.doc Z inke Pod iu m Cheat Sheet v2.docx Mon Jul 03 2017 12:04:53 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura, They are attached. I have also attached the "cheat sheer we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda. Thanks , Jim From: Rigas, Laura [mailto:laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift, Heather ; douglas_domenech@ios.doi.gov; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Thanks , Jim, for all your help with this event. Would you mind re-sending the draft talking points you created for the Secretary? I will finalize those today. My best, Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7 022 cell @Interior On Mon , Jul 3, 20 17 at 10:14 AM , Jim Campi w rote: All: Attached is a revised schedu le for Wednesday. Although the schedu le itself has not changed , we have added the list of VIPs attend ing the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2, along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours . Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions . Thanks , Jim From: Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift , Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; Apr il Slayton ; Susan Trai l ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum , Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Jennifer Anze lmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussa n (pcoyssan@ciyjlwar orq) Subject: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group : (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday ; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route ); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet , we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donat ion from the three nonprofit groups {Civil War Trust , Nationa l Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78 ,333 donatio n, for a total of $263 ,545 for maintenance at Ant ieta m NB . Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Cam.pi Chief Policy and Communicat ions Officer [ Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Wash ington DC 20005 (p) 202-367-1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367- 1865 (e) jcampi@ civilwar.org CIVIL WAR TRUST I Saving America's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar .orq Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Laura Rigas Mon Jul 03 20 17 12:30:56 GMT-0600 (MDT ) Jim Campi "Swift , Heather" , "douglas_ domenec h@ios .doi.gov" , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan Re: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Many than ks, Jim! Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Jul 3, 2017 , at 2:08 PM, Jim Campi wrote : Laura , They are attached. I have also attac hed the "cheat sheet" we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda. Thanks, Jim From:Rigas, Laura [mailto :laura rigas@ios.doi.gov) Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift, Heather : doug las domenech@jos doj goy: Meg Martin : Paul Coussan Subject: e: Revised Schedule , Draft Re e ase Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Thanks, Jim, for all your help with this event. Would you mind re-sending the draft talk ing points you created for the Secretary? I will fina lize those today. My best, Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Mon , Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM, Jim Campi wrote : All: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday. Although the schedu le itself has not changed , we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2, along with itinera ries for the V IP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions. Thanks, Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; Apr il Slayton ; Susan Tra il ; Alanna Sobe l ; Barnum , Jeremy ; Crosson, Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@ civilwar.org) Subject: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet All : A few other items for the group: (1) a revised sched ule for Wednesday; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donat ion from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust , National Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Ant ietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donat ion , for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antieta m NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Campi Chief Policy and Communication s Officer I Civil War Trust 115615th Street NW, Suite 900 , Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367-1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) jcampi@civilwar.org CIVIL WAR TRU ST I Sav ing America 's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar.or g Jim Campi From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attach men ts: Jim Campi Mon Jul 03 2017 12:25:53 GMT-0600 (MDT ) "Rigas , Laura" "Swift , Heather " , "douglas_domenech@ios.doi.gov" , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan RE: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Battlefield Grant Awards - FINAL 6-29-2017 .pdf Suggested TPs Ant ietam DOI REVIEW DRAFT v5 6-28-2017.doc novelty-check-illustration-070317 .pdf Laura , Please use this version instead. It reflects (in red) the slight changes in the numbers regarding President Trump's donation ($78,333) , the nonprofit donation ($185,880) , and the tota l cost of the 2 maintenance projects to be undertaken ($264,213 ). Also , because the $7.2 million in American Battlefield Land Grants being announced is too many for someone to remember , we are providing a map (attached) showi ng the 19 battlefields that will benefit from the grants . I have also attached the ceremonial check . Please let me know if you have any questions . Thanks again , Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 2:05 PM To: 'Rigas , Laura' Cc: Swift, Heather ; douglas_domenech@ ios.doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: RE: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Laura , They are attached. I have also attached the "cheat sheet" we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda. Thanks , Jim From: Rigas, Laura [mailto:laura rigas@ios.doi.gov ] Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Sw ift, Heather ; douglas domenech@ ios.doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Thanks , Jim , for all your help with this event. Would you mind re-sending the draft talking points you created for the Secretary? I will fina lize those today . My best, Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7-7022 cell @Interior On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM , Jim Campi w rote: All: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday. Although the schedu le itself has not changed , we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2, along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions . Thanks , Jim From: Jim Campi Sent: Friday , June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart, Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum , Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussa n@civi lwar.org ) Subject: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group: (1} a revised schedule for Wednesday ; (2} possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185 ,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust , National Park Foundation, and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation , for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Ant ietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim JimCampi Chief Policy and Communicatio ns Officer [ Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Wash ington DC 20005 (p) 202-367- 186'1 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202 -367- 1865 (e) jcampi@civilwar.org CIVIL WAR TRUST I Saving Ame rica's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar·.orq Heather Swift From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Heather Swift Mon Jul 03 2017 13:41:40 GMT-0600 (MDT) Jim Campi "Rigas, Laura" , "doug las_domenech@ ios.doi.gov" , Meg Martin , Paul Coussan Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Jim and Meg. Because we have an additional $7.2 m illion in grants to announce we are going to issue a DOI release that is a little different than origina lly planned. I'll send you ours shortly. We'd love to have you include the Secretary 's quote and any details you 'd like from ours . We'd also love to have your quotes included too. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017 , at 2:08 PM, Jim Campi wrote: Laura , They are attached. I have also attached the "cheat sheet" we wi ll have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda. Thanks, Jim From: Rigas, Laura [mailto:la ura rigas@ ios.doi.gov ] Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift, Heather ; doug las domenech@ios .doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Thanks, Jim, for all your help with this event. Would you mind re-sending the draft talk ing points you created for the Secretary? I will fina lize those today. My best, Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7-7022 cell @Interior On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM , Jim Campi wrote: IAll: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday . Although the schedu le itself has not changed , we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2 , along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions. Thanks , Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday , June 30 , 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift , Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum , Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civi lwar .org ) Subject: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedu le for Wednesday ; (2) possible news release letterhead w ith all four logos (if we want to go that route) ; and (3} a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet , we made a change to avoid confusion about the math : $185 ,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust , Nationa l Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donat ion , for a total of $263 ,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Campi Chief Policy and Commun ications Office r I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367 -1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) icampi@civi lwar.org CIVIL W AR TR U ST I Saving America 's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar .orq Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attach men ts: Schedu le attached. Laura Rigas Mon Jul 03 2017 14:47:39 GMT-0600 (MDT) Caroline Boulton Russell Roddy Fwd: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Antietam Event Schedu le (rev 7-3-201710 am - versionS).docx Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202 ) 897-7022 cell @Interior Begin forwarded message: From: "Domenech, Douglas" Date: July 3, 2017 at 12:31:57 PM EDT To: Laura Rigas , Russell Roddy Subject: Fwd: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Doug Domenech Senior Advisor US Department of the Interior NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act. -------- Forwarded message -------From: Jim Campi Date: Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 10 :14 AM Subject: RE: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet To: "Swift, Heather" , "Mummart, Jennifer" , Laura Rigas , April Slayton , Susan Trail , Alanna Sobel , "Barnum , Jeremy " , "Crosson , Thomas " , Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles , "dougias dome nech@jos doi gov" Cc: Meg Martin , Paul Coussan All: Attached is a revised schedu le fo r Wednesday . Although the schedule itself has not changed , we have added the list of V IPs attending the 9:45 a.m. V IP tour on page #2 , along with itine raries fo r the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any quest ions or revisions. Thanks, Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift , Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum , Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Jennifer Anze lmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@c ivilwar .org) Subject: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet All: A few othe r items for the group: (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday; (2) possible news release letterhead with all fou r logos (if we want to go that route ); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet , we made a change to avoid confus ion about the math : $185 ,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust , Nationa l Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation ) plus the President 's $78 ,333 donation , for a total of $263 ,545 for maintenance at Ant ietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Campi Chief Policy and Communications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367 -1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367 - 1865 (el jcampi@civilwar.org CIVIL WAR TRUST I Sa ving America 's Civil Wal' Battlefields I Civilwal' .or q Jim Campi From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Jim Campi Mon Jul 03 2017 15:24:13 GMT-0600 (MDT ) Heather Swift "Rigas , Laura" , "do uglas_domenech@ ios.do i.gov " , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan RE: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Heather , I was reading Doug Domenech's email on my cell phone , and didn 't realize it included a draft DOI release. I'll take a look at that momentaril y. We will revise our release to include the Secretary 's quote and other material in your release. If NPF is okay with doing so, it may wind up being a joint Civil War Trust-Nationa l Park Foundation release. Meg Martin is check ing with Alanna Sobel at NPF . Thanks! Jim From: Heather Swift [mailto:heather_swift@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 3:42 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Rigas, Laura ; douglas_domenech@ ios.doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Jim and Meg. Because we have an additional $7.2 million in grants to announce we are going to issue a DOI release that is a little different than originally planned. I'll send you ours shortly. We'd love to have you include the Secretary's quote and any details you'd like from ours. We'd also love to have your quotes included too. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017, at 2:08 PM, Jim Campi wrote: Laura , They are attached . I have also attached the "cheat sheet" we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda . Thanks , Jim From: Rigas, Laura [mailto:laura rigas@ios .doi.gov) Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift, Heather ; doug las domenech@ ios.doi.gov; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Thanks , Jim , for all your help with this event. Wou ld you mind re-sending the draft talking points you created for the Secretary? I will fina lize those today. My best, Laura Laura Keehne r Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interi or On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM, Jim Campi wrote: All: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday . Although the schedule itself has not changed , we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2 , along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions. Thanks , Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday , June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@c ivilwar.org ) Subject: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday ; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route ); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, Nationa l Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation, for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Ji mCa.lll pi Chief Policy and Commun ications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367 -1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367- 1865 (e) icampi@civilwar.o rg CIVIL W AR TR.U ST I Saving America 's Civi l War Battlefields I Civilwar.or g Heather Swift From: Sent: To: Heather Swi ft Mon Jul 03 2017 15:40:42 GMT-0600 (MDT) Jim Campi CC: "Rigas, Laura" , "doug las_domenech@ ios.do i.gov " , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Works for me. Thanks Jim . Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3 , 2017 , at 5:24 PM , Jim Campi wrote : Heather, I was reading Doug Domenech's email on my cell phone, and didn't realize it included a draft DOI release. I'll take a look at that momentarily. We will revise our release to include the Secretary's quote and other material in your release. If NPF is okay with doing so, it may wind up being a joint Civil War Tr ust-National Park Foundation release. Meg Martin is checking with Alanna Sobel at NPF. Thanks! Jim From:Heather Swift [mailto: heather swift@ios .doi.gov) Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 3:42 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Rigas, Laura ; douglas domenech@ios .doi.gov ; Meg Martin : Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Jim and Meg. Because we have an additiona l $7.2 million in grants to announce we are going to issue a DOI release that is a little different than originally planned. I'll send you ours shortly. We'd love to have you include the Secretary's quote and any detai ls you'd like from ours. We'd also love to have your quotes included too. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017, at 2:08 PM, Jim Campi wrote: Laura, They are attached. I have also attached the "cheat sheet" we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda. Thanks, Jim From:Rigas, Laura [mailto: laura rigas@ios .doi.gov] Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift, Heather ; douglas domenech@ios.doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Thanks, Jim, for all your help with this event. Wou ld you mind re-sending the draft talking points you created for the Secretary? I will finalize those today. My best, Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM, Jim Campi wrote: All: Attached is a revised schedu le for Wednesday. Although the schedule itself has not changed, we have added the list of V IPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2, along with itineraries for the V IP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions. Thanks , Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart, Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson, Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg artin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civi lwar.ora Subject: Revised Schedu le , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group : (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (if we want to go that route) ; and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet , we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation , for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Campi Chief Policy and Communications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367-1861 (m) 202-277 -8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) jcam pi@civilwar .org CIVIL WAR TRUST I Saving America's Civil War Battlefields I Ciuilwar .orq Jim Campi From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attach ments: Jim Campi Mon Jul 03 2017 16:32:01 GMT-0600 (MDT) Heather Swift "Rigas, Laura" , "douglas_domenech@ ios.do i.gov" , Meg Martin , Paul Coussan RE: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet DOI Release - Zinke Antietam 7-5-20 17 (DRAFT - CWT REVIEW).docx Heather , Attached are some comments on the DOI release using track changes. -- Regarding the $22K anonymous gift , I didn 't know it would be part of the announcement. Unless you tell me otherwise , that doesn 't change the $185,880 donation figure from the three nonprofits (CWT, NPF, SHAF), correct? -- I'll get you quotes from Jim Lighthizer and John Nau later this evening . Is that soon enough? They will probably be similar to the ones in our release. -- Note that the number of grants is 23, but number of battlefields benefitting is 19. On the list of battlefields , do you want us to indicate if they are Rev War, 1812, or Civil War? Thanks! Jim From: Heather Swift [mailto:heather_swift@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 5:41 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Rigas, Laura ; douglas_domenech@ios.doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Works for me. Thanks Jim. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017 , at 5:24 PM, Jim Campi wrote : Heather, I was reading Doug Domenech's ema il on my cell phone, and didn 't realize it included a draft DOI release. I'll take a look at that momentari ly. We will revise our release to include the Secretary 's quote and other material in your release. If NPF is okay with doing so, it may wind up being a joint Civil War Trust-National Park Foundat ion release. Meg Martin is checking with Alanna Sobel at NPF. Thanks! Jim From:Heather Swift [mailto:heather swift@ios .doi.gov] Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 3:42 PM To : Jim Campi Cc: Rigas , Laura : douglas domenech@jos doj gov: Meg Martin : Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Jim and Meg. Because we have an additiona l $7.2 million in grants to announce we are going to issue a DOI release that is a little different than originally planned. I'll send you ours shortly. We'd love to have you include the Secretary 's quote and any detai ls you'd like from ours. We'd also love to have your quotes included too. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017, at 2:08 PM, Jim Campi wrote: Laura, They are attached. I have also attached the "cheat sheet" we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda. Thanks , Jim From:Rigas , Laura [mailto :laura rigas@ios .doi.gov ) Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift , Heather ; douglas domenech@ ios.doi.go v ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Thanks, Jim, for all your help with this event. Wou ld you mind re-send ing the draft talking points you created for the Secretary? I will finalize those today. My best, Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Mon , Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM, Jim Campi wrote: All: Attached is a revised schedu le for Wednesday. Although the schedule itself has not changed, we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2, along with itineraries for the V IP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions. Thanks , Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson , Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civilwar.ora Subject: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group : (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday ; (2) possible news release letterhead w ith all four logos (if we want to go that route}; and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation , for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Camp i Chief Policy and Communications Officer I Civil War T rust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367 -1861 (m) 202-277 -8560 (f) 202-367 -"1865 (e) jcampi@civ ilwar.o rg CIVIL WAR TRUST I Saving America's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar .or q Jim Campi From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Attach ments: Jim Campi Mon Jul 03 20 17 18:54:47 GMT-0600 (MDT) Heather Sw ift "Rigas , Laura " , "doug las_domenech@ ios.do i.gov " , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan RE : Rev ised Schedule , Draft Re lease Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet DOI Re lease - Zinke Antietam 7-5-20 17 (DRAFT - CWT REVIEW v2).docx Heather , Here are the quotes you requested (they are also included in the attached release): JjmLjghthjzer;"It is an honor to be standing here today with Secretary Zinke for these exciting announcements ," remarked Civil War Trust President James Lighthizer . "We are proud of our long-standing partnership with the Department of the Interior to protect America's endangered battlefie ld parks, and look forward to working with President Trump and Secretary Zinke to preserve these irreplaceable national treasures." John Nau: John L. Nau Ill , chairman emeritus of the Civil War Trust and a director of the National Park Foundation, noted the benefits of battlefield preservation: "We have in Secretary Zinke a leader who 'gets it.' He understands the many benefits of protecting battlefields, which serve as outdoor classrooms for teaching history, as places of remembrance to honor America 's fallen, as heritage tourism destinations that bolster local economies , and as training grounds for the modern U.S. military." Please let me know if you have any questions. I will be available tomorrow to help with event materials and prep. Thanks , Jim From: Jim Campi Sent: Monday, July 3, 20 17 6:32 PM To: 'Heather Swift' Cc: Rigas, Laura ; douglas_domenech@ios.doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: RE: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Heather , Attached are some comments on the DOI release using track changes . -- Regard ing the $22K anonymous gift , I didn 't know it would be part of the announcement. Unless you tell me otherwise, that doesn 't change the $185,880 donation figure from the three nonprofits (CWT , NPF, SHAF ), correct? -- I'll get you quotes from Jim Lighthizer and John Nau later this even ing. Is that soon enough? They will probably be similar to the ones in our release. -- Note that the number of grants is 23 , but number of battlefields benefitting is 19. On the list of battlefields, do you want us to indicate if they are Rev War , 1812, or Civil War? Thanks! Jim From:Heathe r Swift (mailto :heather swift@ios.doi .gov] Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 5:41 PM To: Jim Camp i Cc: Rigas, Laura ; douglas domenech@ios.doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Works for me. Thanks Jim . Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017 , at 5 :24 PM, Jim Campi wrote : Heathe r, I was reading Doug Domenech 's ema il on my cell phone , and didn't realize it included a draft DOI release. I'll take a look at that momenta rily. We will revise our release to include the Secretary 's quote and othe r materia l in your release. If NPF is okay with doing so , it may wind up being a joint Civil War Trust-National Park Foundation release. Meg Martin is checking with Alanna Sobel at NPF. Thanks! Jim From: Heather Swift [majlto ·heather swjft@jos doj gox) Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 3:42 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Rigas , Laura : doyglas domenech@jos doj gov: Meg Martin : Paul Coussan <~coyssan@cjvilwac org> Subject: e : Revised Schedule , Draft Re e ase Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Jim and Meg . Because we have an addit iona l $7.2 million in grants to announce we are going to issue a DOI release that is a little different than originally planned. I'll send you ours shortly. We'd love to have you include the Secretary 's quote and any deta ils you'd like from ours. We'd also love to have your quotes included too. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017 , at 2:08 PM, Jim Campi w rote: Laura , They are attached. I have also attached the "cheat sheet" we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda . Thanks , Jim From:Rigas , Laura (mailto :laura rigas@ios .doi.gov) Sent: Monday , Ju ly 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Camp i Cc: Swift, Heather : doygjas domenech@jos doj gov : Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Thanks , Jim, for all your help wi th this event. Wou ld you mind re-send ing the draft talk ing points you created for the Secretary? I will finalize those today. My best , Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 89 7-7022 cell @Inte rior On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM , Jim Campi wrote: All: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday. Although the schedule itself has not changed, we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2, along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions. Thanks, Jim From: Jim Campi Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart, Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson, Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civilwar.org) Subject: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group : (1} a revised schedule for Wednesday; (2} possible news release letterhead w ith all four logos {if we want to go that route); and {3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation, for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Ji m Cam pi Chief Policy and Communications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Washing ton DC 20005 (p) 202-367 -1861 (m) 202-277 -8560 (f) 202-36 7-1865 (e) jcampi@civilwar.org CIVIL WAR TRUS T I Saving America 's Civil War Battlefields I Civilwar .orq Heather Swift From: Heather Swift Sent: Mon Jul 03 2017 19:04:19 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: Jim Campi "Rigas, Laura" , "douglas_domenech@ ios.do i.gov " , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan CC: Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Many thanks! Just saw your release edits too. Appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017 , at 8:58 PM, Jim Campi w rote : Heather, Here are the quotes you requested (they are also included in the attached release): Jim Lighthizer: "It is an honor to be standing here today with Secretary Zin ke for these exciting announcements, • remarked Civil War Trust President James Lighthizer. "We are proud of our long-standing partnership with the Department of the Interior to protect America 's endangered battlefield parks , and look forward to working with President Trump and Secretary Zinke to preserve these irreplaceable national treasures ." John Nau: John L. Nau 111 , chairman emeritus of the Civil War Trust and a director of the National Park Foundation, noted the benefits of battlefield preservat ion: "We have in Secretary Zinke a leader who 'gets it.' He understands the many benefits of protect ing battlefields , which serve as outdoor classrooms for teaching history, as places of remembrance to honor America's fallen , as heritage tourism destinations that bolster local economies, and as training grounds for the modern U.S . military ." Please let me know if you have any questions . I wi ll be available tomorrow to help with event materials and prep. Thanks, Jim From: Jim Campi Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 6:32 PM To: 'Heather Swift' Cc: Rigas , Laura : dougras domenech@jos doj gov: Meg Martin : Paul Coussan <~coyssan@c jvj(war org> Subject: ~ E: Revised Schedule , Draft Re ease Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Heather, Attached are some comments on the DOI release using track changes. -- Regarding the $22K anonymous gift , I didn't know it would be part of the announcement. Unless you tell me otherwise , that doesn 't change the $185 ,880 donation figure from the three nonprofits (CWT, NPF, SHAF), correct? -- I'll get you quotes from Jim Lighthizer and John Nau later this eveni ng. Is that soon enough? They will probably be similar to the ones in our release . - Note that the number of grants is 23 , but number of battlefields benefitting is 19. On the list of battlefields , do you want us to indicate if they are Rev War , 1812, or Civil War? Thanks! Jim From: Heather Swift [majlto·heather swjft@jos doj gov) Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 5:41 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Rigas , Laura : dougras domenech@jos doj gov : Meg Martin : Paul oussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Works for me. Thanks Jim. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017 , at 5:24 PM, Jim Campi wrote: Heather , I was reading Doug Domenech 's email on my cell phone, and didn 't realize it included a draft DOI release. I'll take a look at that momentar ily. We will revise our release to include the Secretary's quote and other material in your release. If NPF is okay with doing so, it may wi nd up being a jo int Civil War Trust-National Park Foundation release. Meg Martin is checking with Alanna Sobel at NPF. Thanks! Jim From:Heathe r Sw ift (mailto :heathe r sw ift@ios.doi.gov ] Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 3:42 PM To: Jim Camp i Cc: Rigas , Laura ; douglas domenech@ ios.doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Jim and Meg. Because we have an addit ional $7.2 million in grants to announce we are go ing to issue a DOI release that is a little different than originally planned. I'll send you ours shortly. We'd love to have you include the Secretary's quote and any details you'd like from ours. We'd also love to have your quotes included too. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 3, 2017 , at 2:08 PM , Jim Campi wrote: Laura , They are attached. I have also attached the "cheat sheet " we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda. Thanks, Jim From:Rigas , Laura (mailto:laura rigas@ios .doi .gov] Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift, Heath er ; douglas domenech@ ios .doi.gov; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: Re: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Thanks, Jim , for all your help with this event. Would you mind re-sending the draft talking points you created fo r the Secretary? I will finalize those today. My best , Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Mon , Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM , Jim Campi wrote: All: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday . Although the schedu le itself has not changed, we have added the list of VIPs attend ing the 9:45 a .m. VIP tour on page #2 , along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any questions or revisions . Thanks , Jim From: Jim Campi Sent: Friday , June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer : Laura Rigas : Apr il Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy : Crosson , Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo- arles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civ ilwar.org ) Subject: Revised Schedu le , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet All: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedule for Wednesday ; (2) possible news release letterhead with all fou r logos (if we want to go that route ); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation, and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donation, for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Campi Chief Policy and Comm unications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20005 (Pl 202-367-1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e\ CIVIL WAR TRUST jcamp j@civilwac org I Saving America 's Civil War· Battlefields I Civjlwm · grg Conversation Contents Fwd: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Attachments: /46. Fwd: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact SheeU1.1 Battlefield Grant Awards FINAL 6-29-2017.pdf /46. Fwd: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact SheeU1.2 Suggested TPs Antietam DOI - REVIEW DRAFT v5 6-28-2017.doc /46. Fwd: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact SheeU1.3 novelty-check-illustration070317.pdf Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: Subject: Attach men ts: Laura Rigas Mon Jul 03 2017 14:47:05 GMT-0600 (MDT) Caroline Boulton Fwd: Revised Schedu le, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Battlefield Grant Awards - FINAL 6-29-2017.pdf Suggested TPs Ant ietam DOI REVIEW DRAFT v5 6-28-2017.doc novelty-check-illustration-070317 .pdf Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior Begin forwarded message: From: Jim Campi To: "Rigas , Laura" Cc: "Swift , Heather" , "douq las domenech@ ios .doi.gov" , Meg Martin , Paul Coussan Subject: RE: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Laura, Please use this vers ion instead. It reflects (in red) the slight changes in the numbers regarding President Trump 's donation ($78 ,333) , the nonprofit donation ($185 ,880), and the total cost of the 2 maintenance projects to be undertaken ($264 ,213). Also , because the $7.2 million in American Battlefield Land Grants being announced is too many for someone to remember , we are providing a map (attached) showing the 19 battlefields that will benefit from the grants . I have also attached the ceremonia l check. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks again , Jim From: Jim Campi Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 2:05 PM To: 'Rigas , Laura' Cc: Swift , Heather ; doug las domenech@ ios.doi.gov ; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: RE: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Laura , They are attached. I have also attached the "cheat sheet" we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda. Thanks, Jim From:Rigas, Laura [mailto :laura rigas@ ios.doi.gov ) Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift, Heather : douglas domenech@jos doj goy: Meg Martin : Paul Coussan Subject: e : Revised Schedule , Draft Re e ase Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Thanks, Jim, for all your help with this event. Would you mind re-sending the draft talk ing points you created for the Secretary? I will fina lize those today. My best, Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Mon , Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM, Jim Campi wrote : Al l: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday. Although the schedule itself has not changed , we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2, along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any quest ions or revisions. Thanks , Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday , June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson, Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civ ilwar.org) Subject: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Al l: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedu le for Wednesday; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (ifwe want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donat ion , for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Campi Chief Policy and Communications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367-1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) jcampi@civilwar.org CIVIL W AR TRUST I Sav ing America 's Civil Wm· Battlefields I Civilwm·.or g Conversation Contents Fwd: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Attachments: /47. Fwd: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet/1 .1 Battlefield Grant Awards FINAL 6-29-2017.pdf /47. Fwd: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead , Rev ised Fact Sheet/1.2 Suggested TPs Antietam DOI - REVIEW DRAFT v5 6-28-2017.doc /47. Fwd: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Rev ised Fact Sheet/1.3 nove lty-check-illustration070317.pdf Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: Subject: Attach men ts: Laura Rigas Mon Jul 03 2017 13:57:43 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas Fwd : Revised Schedu le , Draft Release Letterhead , Revised Fact Sheet Battlefield Grant Awards - FINAL 6-29-2017.pdf Suggested TPs Ant ietam DOI REVIEW DRAFT v5 6-28-2017.doc novelty-check-illustration-070317 .pdf Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior Begin forwarded message: From: Jim Campi To: "Rigas , Laura" Cc: "Swift , Heather" , "douglas_domenech@ios.doi.gov " , Meg Mart in , Paul Coussan Subject: RE: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Laura, Please use this version instead. It reflects (in red) the slight changes in the numbers regarding President Trump's donation ($78,333), the nonprofit donation ($185,880), and the total cost of the 2 maintenance projects to be undertaken ($264,213). Also, because the $7.2 million in American Battlefield Land Grants being announced is too many for someone to remember, we are providing a map (attached) showing the 19 battlefields that will benefit from the grants. I have also attached the ceremonial check. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks again, Jim From: Jim Campi Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 2:05 PM To: 'Rigas, Laura' Cc: Swift, Heather ; douglas_domenech@ios.doi.gov; Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan Subject: RE: Revised Schedule, Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Laura, They are attached. I have also attached the "cheat sheet" we will have at podium to help guide speakers through event agenda. Thanks, Jim From:Rigas, Laura [mailto :laura rigas@ ios.doi.gov ) Sent: Monday , July 3, 2017 2:00 PM To: Jim Campi Cc: Swift, Heather : douglas domenech@jos doj goy: Meg Martin : Paul Coussan Subject: e : Revised Schedule , Draft Re e ase Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Thanks, Jim, for all your help with this event. Would you mind re-sending the draft talk ing points you created for the Secretary? I will fina lize those today. My best, Laura Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Mon , Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM, Jim Campi wrote : Al l: Attached is a revised schedule for Wednesday. Although the schedule itself has not changed , we have added the list of VIPs attending the 9:45 a.m. VIP tour on page #2, along with itineraries for the VIP and press tours. Please let us know if you have any quest ions or revisions. Thanks , Jim From:Jim Campi Sent: Friday , June 30, 2017 3:37 PM To: Swift, Heather ; Mummart , Jennifer ; Laura Rigas ; April Slayton ; Susan Trail ; Alanna Sobel ; Barnum, Jeremy ; Crosson, Thomas ; Jennifer Anzelmo-Sarles Cc: Meg Martin ; Paul Coussan (pcoussan@civ ilwar.org) Subject: Revised Schedule , Draft Release Letterhead, Revised Fact Sheet Al l: A few other items for the group: (1) a revised schedu le for Wednesday; (2) possible news release letterhead with all four logos (ifwe want to go that route); and (3) a revised fact sheet for the event. On the fact sheet, we made a change to avoid confusion about the math: $185,212 donation from the three nonprofit groups (Civil War Trust, National Park Foundation , and Save the Historic Antietam Foundation) plus the President's $78,333 donat ion , for a total of $263,545 for maintenance at Antietam NB. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback - thanks! Jim Jim Campi Chief Policy and Communications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Washington DC 20005 (p) 202-367-1861 (m) 202-277-8560 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) jcampi@civilwar.org CIVIL W AR TRUST I Sav ing America 's Civil Wm· Battlefields I Civilwm·.or g I Conversation Contents Details for Antietam Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Laura Rigas Fri Jun 30 2017 09:58:58 GMT-0600 (MDT) Caroline Boulton , Russell Roddy Heather Swift , timothy_wi lliams@ ios.do i.gov, Micah Chambers 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 respect ive constituencies? Thanks! My best, L Laura Keehner Rigas Communicat ions Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior "Roddy, Russell" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Roddy , Russell" Sat Jul 01 2017 21 :52:00 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas Caroline Boulton , Heather Swift , Timothy Williams , Micah Chambers 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 fina lize 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 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 mute Sharpsbm·g, MD Location : Antietam National Battlefield 5831 Dunker Church Road Sharpsburg, MD 21782 9:30-9:4Sam EDT:Anive Antietam National Battlefield // Proceed to Passenge1· Van Locat ion: 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-ll:30am EDT: To See: The Cornfield Bloody Lane Lower Bridge D1iving Tom· of Antietam National Battlefield 11:30-12:lSpm EDT: Chi! Wa.- Grant Announc.ement & 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 S.hafroth, National Park Foundation President 12:15-12:J0pm 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 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 constituencies? Thanks! My best , L I Laura Keehner Rigas Commun ications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Swift, Heather" Mon Jul 03 2017 06:45:46 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Roddy, Russel l" Laura Rigas , Carol ine Boulton , Timothy Williams , Micah Chambers Re: Details for Antietam Thanks, Rusty. What we are thinking is having press van leave DOI around 8:00-8:30. Press would do an abbreviated tour and the press conference. Do you think it would be possib le to have some sort of 8-Roll and photography opportunities for press to get Z at the battlefie ld and where the POTUS donation 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 wrote: Hey ...not sure if anyone replied ...but, this is what we have SO FAR (will be out there on Monday to do wa lk thru with them at 1:ODpm ...and will fina lize 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 you 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:Depar t Residence en route Sharpsburg , l\ID Location : Antietam National Battlefiel d 5831 Dunker Church Road S.haJpsburg, MD 21782 9:30-9:45am EDT:Arrive Antietam National Battlefield // Proceed to Passenger Van Location : Visito r Center Antietam Natio nal Battlefiel d Greeted By : Jim Lighlhizer , 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 Drhing Tour of Antietam National Battlefield 11:30-12:ISpm EDT: Civil Wa1· Grant Announcement & Media Availability Location : Maryland Monll!llent Participants: RKZ Susan Trail , Superintendent, Antietam National Battlefield Jim Lighlhizer , 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 Monll!llent 12:30-1:30pm EDT: Lunch Location : Mumma Barn 1:30-3:00pm EDT: Depart Sharpsburg, l\ID en route DOI On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Laura Rigas wrote : Hi guys -Can you pis send the address for the event and the general sketch of the tim ing so we can send to our respective const ituencies? Thanks! My best, L Laura Keehner Rigas Commun ications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior "Chambers, Micah" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Chambers, Micah" Mon Jul 03 2017 07:17:08 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Swift , Heather" "Roddy, Russel l" , Laura Rigas , Caroline Boulton , Timothy Williams Re: Details for Antietam Did we get any sort of confirmat ion/readout on the Governor? On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:45 AM , Swift , Heather wrote: Thanks , Rusty. What we are thinking is having press van leave DOI around 8:00-8:30. Press wou ld do an abbreviated tour and the press conference. Do you think it wou ld be poss ible to have some sort of 8-Roll and photography opportunities for press to get Z at the battlefield and where the POTUS donatio n 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, 20 17 at 11:52 PM, Roddy , Russell wrote : Hey ...not sure if anyone replied ...but, this is wh at we have SO FAR (will be out there on Monday to do walk thru with them at 1:DOpm ...and will finalize 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 Sba1·psburg , MD Location: Antietam National Battlefield 5831 Dunker Church Road Sharpsburg , MD 21782 9:30-9:45am EDT:A1Th 'e Antietam Nati onal Battlefield // Proceed to Passenger Van Location: Visitor Center Antietam Na tional 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 Super!Iltendent Keith Snider , Antietam NB Chief of Inteipretation Paul Coussan or Jim Campi, Civil War Trust 9:45-ll:30am EDT: To See: The Cornfield Bloody Lane Lower Bridge Driving Tour of Antietam 'ational Battlefield 11:30-12:lSpm 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 MonUlllen t 12:30-1:30pm EDT : Lunch Location : Mumma Barn 1:30-3 :00pm EDT: Depart Sha.-psburg, MD en route DOI On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 11:58 AM , Laura Rigas 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 const ituencies? Thanks! My best, L Laura Keehner Rigas Commun ications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Inter ior Micah Chambers Acting Director Office of Congressional & Legislative Affairs Office of the Secretary of the Interior Timothy Williams Timothy Williams Mon Jul 03 2017 13:20:45 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Chambers, Micah" "Swift, Heather" , "Roddy, Russell" , Laura Rigas , Caroline Boulton , Downey Magallanes , Steven Smith Re: Details for Antietam From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: The Governor will be unable to attend the event. Tim Williams Timothy Williams External and Intergovernmental Affairs Department of the Interior Cell: (202) 706-4982 On Jul 3, 2017 , at 9:17 AM, Chambers , Micah wrote: Did we get any sort of confirmation/readout on the Governor? On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:45 AM, Swift, Heather wrote: Thanks , Rusty. What we are thinking is having press van leave DOI around 8:00-8 :30. Press would do an abbreviated tour and the press conference. Do you think it would be possible to have some sort of B-Roll and photography opportunities for press to get Z at the battlefield and where the POTUS donation will be spent? Heather Swift Department of tile Interior @DOI PressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 11:52 PM, Roddy, Russell 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 you 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:Depa1·t Residence en mute Sharpsburg, MD Location: Antietam Nati onal Battlefield 583 1 Dunker Church Road Sha.tpsburg, ~ 21782 9:30-9:45am EDT :Anive Antietam National Battlefield // Proceed to Pa sse nger Van Location: Visitor Center Antietam N ational 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 Superintenden t 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 D1iving Tom · of Antietam National Battlefield 11:30-12:lSpm EDT : Civil War Gmnt 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 WarTmst Will Shafroth, National Park Foundation President 12:15-12:JOpm EDT: Meet & Greet with DOI Employees Location: Maryland Monument 12:30-1:30pm EDT: Lunch Location: Mumma Barn 1:30-3:00pm EDT: Depa1t Sharpsburg, MD en route DOI On Fri, Jun 30, 20 17 at 11 :58 AM , Laura Rigas 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 constituencies? Thanks! My best, L Laura Keehner Rigas Commun ications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior Micah Chambers Acting Director Office of Congressiona l & Legislat ive Affairs Office of the Secretary of the Interior Laura Rigas From : Sent: To: Subject: Laura Rigas Mon Jul 03 20 17 13:27:18 GMT-0600 (MDT) Timothy Williams Re: Details for Antietam Thx! Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Jul 3, 2017, at 3:20 PM, Timothy Williams wrote: The Governor will be unable to attend the event. Tim Williams 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 wrote: Did we get any sort of confirmation/readout on the Governor? On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:45 AM, Swift , Heather wrote : Thanks, Rusty. What we are thinking is having press van leave DOI around 8:00-8:30. Press would do an abbrev iated tour and the press conference. Do you think it would be possible to have some sort of 8-Roll and photography opportun ities for press to get Z at the battlefie ld and where the POTUS donation will be spent? Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Sw ift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ios.doi.gov On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 11 :52 PM, Roddy, Russell 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 w ill 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 you 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:Depa1t Residence en route Sharpsburg, MD Location: Antietam National Battlefie ld 583 l Dunker Church Road Sharpsburg , MD 21782 9:30-9:45am EDT:Anive Antietam ational Battlefield II 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 Foun .dation 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-ll:30am EDT : To See: The Cornfield Bloody Lane Lower Bridge Driving Tour of Antietam National Battll'field 11:30-12:lSpm EDT: Civil War Grnnt Announcement & Media Availability Location : Maryland Monument Participant s : RKZ Susan Trail, Superiutendent , Antietam National Battlefie ld 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 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 Conversation Contents Fwd: Suggested Talking Points - July 5 Event Attachments: /49. Fwd: Suggested Talking Points - July 5 EvenU1.1 Suggested TPs Antietam DOI - REVIEW DRAFT v4 6-28 -2017 .doc /49 . Fwd: Suggested Talking Points - July 5 EvenU1.2 novelty-check -illustration-0628 17-smaller.pdf "Domenech, Douglas" From: Sent: To : Subject: Attach men ts: "Domenech , Douglas" Mon Jul 03 2017 12:09:29 GMT-0600 (MDT ) Laura Rigas Fwd: Suggested Talking Points - July 5 Event Suggested TPs Antietam DOI - REVIEW DRAFT v4 6-28-20 17.doc novelty-checkii lustration-062817-smaller.pdf Doug Domenech Senior Adv isor US Department of the Interior NOTE: Every email J send or receive is subjec t to release under the Freedom of Information A ct ---------- Forwarded message --From : Jim Campi Date : Wed , Jun 28, 2017 at 4:12 PM Subject: Suggested Talk ing Points - July 5 Event To: "Swift , Heathe r" , "Mummart , Jennifer " , Alanna Sobe l , Angela Hearn Cc: "Domenech , Douglas" , Susan Trail , Meg Martin , Paul Coussan All : Attached are suggested talking points for the July 5 event. Note that these are suggestions only - please revise to better reflect the messag ing Secretary Zinke and the Department seeks to convey . We typically do our talking points in this format to try to avoid dupl ication in remarks (Doug , Susan - you will probably recogn ize the outline ). Please note the suggested format for the event on the first page {we have each speaker introducing the next speake r, rather than having an emcee ), and biographica l info on the final tvvopages. Alanna and Angie - in the case of Will Shafroth , we pulled mater ial from his previous remarks , and noted NPF involvement at Antietam. Also attached is the draft novelty check we propose to have the three nonpro fits (Civil War Trust , NPF , and Save Historic Antietam Founda tion) present to Secretary Domenech and Superintendent Trail toward the end of the event. Note the dollar amount ($185,212 ) doesn 't include the $79 ,000 already donated by President Trump-although that comes up frequent ly in the remarks. Are we all okay with that? We hope to get a draft news release out to this group for review early tomorro w morning. We would also be happy to participate in a j oint release with DOI/N PS. I will be on the road tomorro w - but Meg and Paul will be back in the office and able to coordinate efforts . Thanks! Jim Jim Cam pi Chief Policy and Comm unications Officer I Civil War Trust 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900 , Washi ngton DC 20005 (p) 202-367-186 1 (f) 202- 367-1865 (e} jcampi@civi lwar.org CIVIL WAR TR UST I Savi ng America 's Civil Wa r Batt lefields I Civilwar .om Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: Subject: Laura Rigas Mon Jul 03 2017 12:32:18 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Domenech , Douglas" Re: Suggested Talking Points - July 5 Event Thx! Laura Keehner Rigas Communicat ions Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior > On Jul 3, 2017, at 2:09 PM, Domenech, Douglas wrote:>> Doug Domenech > Senior Advisor > US Department of the Interior > > NOTE:* Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the> Freedom of Information Act.* >>>>>>-------Forwarded message----------> From: Jim Campi > Date: Wed, Jun 28 , 20 17 at 4:12 PM> Subject: Suggested Talking Points - July 5 Event> To: "Swift, Heather" , "Mummart , Jennifer"<> jennifer_mummart@nps.gov> , Alanna Sobel , Angela> Hearn > Cc: "Domenech , Douglas" , Susan Trail <> susan_trail@nps.gov> , Meg Martin , Paul Coussan < > pcoussan@c ivilwar.org> >> >A ll:>>>> Attached are suggested talking points for the July 5 event. Note that > these are suggestions only - please revise to better reflect the messaging> Secretary Zinke and the Department seeks to convey . We typically do our> talking points in this format to try to avoid duplication in remarks (Doug, > Susan - you will probably recognize the outline).>>>> Please note the suggested format for the event on the first page (we have > each speaker introducing the next speaker , rather than having an emcee ), > and biographical info on the fina l two pages. >>>> Alanna and Angie in the case of Will Shafroth, we pulled material from > his previous remarks, and noted NPF involvement at Antietam.>>>> Also attached is the draft novelty check we propose to have the three> nonprofits (Civil War Trust, NPF, and Save Historic Antietam Foundation ) > present to Secretary Domenech and Superintendent Trail toward the end of> the event. Note the dollar amount ($185,212) doesn't include the $79,000 > already donated by President Trump - although that comes up frequently in > the remarks. Are we all okay with that? > > > > We hope to get a draft news release out to this group for review early> tomorrow morning. We would also be happy to participate in a jo int release > with DOI/NPS. I will be on the road tomorrow - but Meg and Paul will be > back in the office and able to coordinate efforts. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > *Jim Campi* > > Chief Policy and Communications Officer I Civil War Trust > > 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900, Washington DC 20005 > > (p) 202-367- 1861 (f) 202-367-1865 (e) jcampi@civilwar.org >>>> *CIV IL WAR TRUST* I *Saving America's Civil War Battlefields I **Civilwar.org > * > > I Conversation Contents TourToday Downey Magallanes From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Downey Magallanes Mon Jul 03 2017 06:06:24 GMT-0600 (MDT) elaine_hackett@nps.gov Caroline Boulton , laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov Tour Today Elaine- Laura and I are joining the Lincoln tour today. The Secretary mentioned it is in the morning. What time is it? Also probably need Greg or someone to drive us as overflow . Thanks. "Hackett, G" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Hackett , G" Mon Jul 03 2017 06:11:50 GMT-0600 (MDT) Downey Magallanes Caroline Boulton , laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov Re: Tour Today I let Lola know yesterday afternoon that Rick Fowler with the BB called and told me they were not gettirig into DC until late this morn ing. They may not be able to do the Lincoln today , but are open to Wedne sday morning .....they are going to get the Secretary backstage to meet them this evening at the Dress Rehearsal. Sorry! On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:06 AM, Downey Magallanes wrote: Elaine- Laura and I are joining the Lincoln tour today. The Secretary mentioned it is in the morning. What time is it? Also probably need Greg or someone to drive us as overflow . 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) Downey Magallanes From: Sent: Downey Magallanes Mon Jul 03 2017 06:17:40 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: CC: Subject: "Hackett, G" Caroline Boulton , "laura_r igas@ios.doi.gov" Re: Tour Today Ok. Thanks. On Jul 3, 2017, at 8:11 AM, Hackett, G 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 backstage to meet them this evening at the Dress Rehearsal. Sorry! On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 8:06 AM, Downey Magallanes wrote: Elaine- Laura and I are joining the Lincoln tour today. The Secretary mentioned it is in the morning . What time is it? Also probably need Greg or someone to drive us as overflow. Thanks. Elaine Hackett Office of the Secretary Elaine Hackett NPS Congressional Liaison 1849 C Street - NW Room 3325 Wash ington, DC 20240 202-208-7331 (direct) 202-329-5735 (cell) I Conversation Contents fyi - mike reynolds "Swift, Heather" From: Sent: To: Subject: Partial EE article below "Swift, Heather" Wed Jun 28 2017 08:29:25 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Johnson , Virginia" , Laura Rigas , "Magallanes, Downey" fyi - mike reynolds https"{/';NWW eenewsnet1cijmatewjre1201z1os12a1storjes(1 osoo566B2 For years, Zinke has touted the melting of Grinnell Glacier, one of the park's famous features, as evidence that he understands the impacts of dimate change. He often tells a story of visiting the park with his wife, Lolita, and observing the glacier shrinking over lunch. But it's unclear if Zinke will tackle climate change. President Trump has called it a "hoax" and is attempting to repeal rules aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. After being confirmed, Zinke signed a secretarial order launching a review of climate policies (Climatewire , March 30). Zinke has also disputed the level of influence human actions have on warming. He called that aspect "still unsettled ." Michael Reynolds, acting director of the National Park Service, told E&E News earlier this month the science is settled and the agency is continuing to plan for the impacts of climate change, even if the politics are not. "The climate, as far as our science tells us, is changing, and so we're dealing with the resiliency factors in it, and we're dealing with the science and the facts as best we can," he said. "There may be some adjustments as we're getting used to a new set of leaders that want us to talk about it in different ways, but we're continuing to work on it." Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios .doi.gov I Interior Press@ios .doi.gov I Conversation Contents Fwd: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts Douglas Domenech Douglas Domenech Mon Jun 26 2017 17:07:01 GMT-0600 (MDT) Swift Heather , laura_rigas@ios.doi.gov Fwd: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts From: Sent: To: Subject: Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: White House Press Office Date: June 26, 2017 at 7:05:35 PM EDT To: Subject: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts Reply-To: TIIB WHITE HOU SE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jlllle 26 , 2017 President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate PersollJlel to Key Adminish·ation Posts President Donald J. Trump today annmmced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: Brenda Burman of Arizona to be Commissioner of Reclamation, Deparhnent of the Interior. Ms. Bmman is ctuTently Director of Water Strategy at the Salt River Proj ect, which operates one of the 01iginal Reclama tion projects approved in 1903. Ms. Bwman has worked for nearly 20 years on western water matters including T1ibal water settlements , Colorado River and other 1iver basin issues. Under the George W. Bush Administration, Ms. Bmman se1v ed as Deputy Commissioner the number two position at Reclamation , before becoming Deputy Assistant Secretaiy for Water and Science. Ms. Bunnan holds a J.D. from the University of Atizona and a B.A. from Kenyon College . Peter B. Davidson of Virginia to be General Counsel, Deparhnent of Commerce. Mr. Davidson recently served as Senior Vice Presiden t for Congressional Relations at Verizon Communications , and prior to that, as General Cotlllsel to the United States Trade Representative. He has also se1ved as Vice President for Congressional Relations at US WEST and Qwest, General Counsel and Policy Director to the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Attorney-advisor in the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice , director of congressional and media relations at tl1eUnited States Inf01mation Agency , staff to Repre sentatives Dick Atmey and Bill Frenzel, ai1dlaw clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Mr. Davidson has degrees from Cai-JetonCollege and TI1e University of Virginia School of Law, where he served as Notes Editor on the Law Review . He was raised in l\.finnesota and northern Wisconsin and currently resides in Virginia witlt his wife Kari , and they have three children: Madeleine , Sophie , and Bjorn. Douglas W. Domenech of Virginia to be an Assistant Secreta11' of the Inte1ior, Insular Affairs. Mr. Domenech ctmentl y serves as Senior Advisor to the Secreta1y of the Interior. Previously he was the Secretaiy of Natural Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia, overseeing six state environmental, recreation , and historic resource agencies . He also previously worked for the Forest Resources Association. Dwing tlte George W. Bush Administration , Domenech se1ved at tlte Interior Depru1ment as White House Liaison and Depu ty Chief of Staff to Secretaries Gale Norton and Dirk Kempthome . In addition, he se1ved as the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretaiy for Insular Affairs. Mr . Domenech cmTently serves as the Secretary 's appointee to the Advisory Council of the Conseivation Tm st of Puerto Rico. His family is from Pueito Rico , and he holds a B.S . in Forestry ai1dWildlife Managemen t from Virginia Tech University . He is manied to Jeanne Domenech and they reside in Alexandria Virginia . Jason Kearns of Colorado to be a Commissione1 · of the United States International Trade Commission for the remainder of a 9 year term expiling December 16, 2024. Mr. Keams cull"ently se1ves as Chief Interna tional Trade Counsel (Democratic Staff) to the Committee on Ways and Means in the House of Representatives. In fuat position, he advises Members of Congres s on legislation concerning trade and on oversight issues involving the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and other agencies involved in international trade policy and regulation. Before that, he seived for three yeai·s in the Office oftl1e General Counsel to the U. S. Trade Representative. From 2000 tluough 2003 , Mr. Keams worked in the inteinational trade group of the law fi nn, Wilmei·Hale. Mr. Ke.ams holds a M.P .P. from the Kennedy School of Government at Haivard University , a J.D . from tl1eUniversity of Pennsylvania and a B.A . from the University of Denver. He is manied to Lindy ArnofKearns and they have tluee children . ### unsubscr jbe The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. NW Washington DC 20500 202-456-1111 Laura Rigas Laura Rigas Mon Jun 26 2017 17:13:30 GMT-0600 (MDT) Douglas Domenech Swift Heather Re: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personne l to Key Adm inistration Posts From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Congrats!!!!!! !!!! Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Jun 26, 2017 , at 4:07 PM, Douglas Domenech wrote: Sentrrommy iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Wh ite House Press Office Date: June 26, 2017 at 7:05:35 PM EDT To: Subject: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts Reply-To: THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretaiy FOR Il'vfMEDIATE RELEASE June 26 , 2017 President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nomina te Personnel to Key Administration Posts President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nomina te the following individuals to key position s in bis Administration : Brenda Burman of Arizona to be Commissioner of Reclamation, Depa1iment of the Interior. Ms. Bunnan is cunently Director of Water Strategy at the Salt River Proj ect, which operates one of the original Reclamation projects approved in 1903. Ms. Bunnan has worked for nearly 20 years on we stern water matter s including Tribal water settlement s, Colorado River , and other liver basin issues . Under the George W. Bush Admini stration , Ms. Bwman seived as Deputy Commissioner , the number two po sition at Reclamation, before becoming Deputy Assistan t Secreta1y for Water and Science. Ms . Btuman holds a J.D. from the University of Arizona and a B.A . from Kenyon College . Peter B. Davidson of Virginia to be General Counsel, Department of Commerce. Mr. Davidson recently se1v ed as Senior Vice President for Congre ssional Relations at Vetizon Communications , and prior to that , as General Counsel to the United States Trade Repre sentative . He has also seived as Vice President for Congres sional Relations at USWEST and Qwest , General Counsel and Policy Director to the Majority Leader of the House of Representative s, Attorney-advi sor in the Office of Legal Com1Selof the Department of Justice, director of congressional and media relati011Sat the United States Infonnation Agency , staff to Representati v es Dick Anney and Bill Frenzel , and law clerk on the United States Com1 of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Mr. Davidson has degrees from Cal"leton College and The University ofVirginia School of Law , where he seived as Notes Editor on the Law Review. He was rai sed in Minnesota and northern Wisconsin and cmTently resides in Virginia with lli.s wife Kali , and they have three children: Madeleine , Sophie , and Bjom. Douglas ,v. Domenech of Virginia to be an Assistant Secretary oftbe Inte1i01·, Insular Affail'S. Mr. Domenech cunently seives as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Inte1ior. Previously he wa s the Secretaiy of Natural Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia , overseeing six state environmental recreation, and historic resource agencies. He also previously worked for the Fore st Resources Association. During the George W. Bush Administration, Domenech served at the Interior Department as White House Liaison and Deputy Chief of Staff to Secreta1ies Gale N011on and Dirk Kempthorne . In addition , he se1ved as the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insulai· Affairs. Mr. Domenech cwTently seives as the Secretaiy 's appointee to the Advi s01y Cmmcil of the Conse1vation Trnst of Puerto Rico . llis family is from Puerto Rico , and he holds a B.S. in Forest!y and Wildlife Management from Virginia Tech Uni versity. He is marlied to Jeanne Domenech and they reside in Alexandria , Virginia. Jason Keuns of Colorado to be a Commissioner of tbe United States International Trade Commission for the remainder of a 9 year tei·m expiring December 16, 2024. Mr. Keam s cmTently seives as Chief Intemational Trade Counsel (Democratic Staff) to the Committee on Ways and Means in the House of Representative s. In that position , he advises Members of Congress on legislation concerning trade and on oversight issues involving the Office of the U.S . Trade Representati ve and other agencies involved in international trade policy and regulation . Before that , he seived for tluee years in the Offic,e of the General Cmmsel to the U .S. Trade Representative . From 2000 through 2003 , Mr. Keains worked in the international trade group oftl1e law furn , WilmerHale . Mr. Keam s holds a M.P .P. from the Kennedy School of Government at Haivard University , a J.D . from the University of Pennsyl vailia, and a B.A. from tl1e University of Denver. He is mairied to Lindy Arnof Keams and they have tluee cllildren. t##I- Unsubscribe The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 20500 202-456-1111 Heather Swift From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Heather Swift Mon Jun 26 2017 17:15:46 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas Douglas Domenech Re: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Admin istration Posts Happy dance Sent from my iPhone On Jun 26, 2017 , at 7:14 PM, Laura Rigas wrote: Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Jun 26, 2017 , at 4:07 PM, Douglas Domenech wrote: Sent from my iPhone Begin foiwarded message: From: White House Press Office Date: June 26, 2017 at 7:05:35 PM EDT To: Subject: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts Reply-To: TIIB WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 20 I 7 Pres.ident Donald J. TrUIIlpAnnounces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Adminish·ation Posts President Donald J. Tnunp today am10unced his intent to nominate the following individua ls to key position s in his Administration: Brenda Burman of Arizona to be Commissioner of Reclamation, Deparhnent of the Inte1ior. Ms . Burman is ctmently Director of Water Strategy at the Salt River Project, which operates one of the original Reclamation projects approved in 1903. Ms. Bunnan has worked for nearly 20 years on western water matters including Tribal water settlements , Colorado River, and other 1iver basin issues. Under the George W. Bush Administration , Ms. Burman served as Deputy Commiss ioner, the number two position at Reclamation , before becoming Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science. Ms. Burman holds a J.D. from the University of Arizona and a B.A. from Kenyon College. Peter B. Davidson of Vil·ginia to be General Counsel, Deparhnent of Commerce. Mr . Davidson recently se1ved as Senior Vice President for Congressional Relations at Verizon Communications , and prior to that, as General Counsel to the United States Trade Representative. He has also served as Vice President for Congressional Relations at US WEST and Qwest , General Counsel and Policy Director to the Majority Leader of the House of Representati ves, Attorney-advisor in the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice , director of congres sional and media relations at the United States Infonnation Agency , staff to Repre sentatives Dick Arn1ey and Bill Frenzel , and law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Mr . Davidson has degrees from Carleton College and The University of Virginia School of Law , where he served as Notes Editor on the Law Review . He was raised in Minnesota and northern Wiscon sin and cu!l'et1tlyresides in Virginia ·with his wife Kati , and tl1eyhave tluee children : Madeleine Sophie , and Bjorn. Douglas W. Domenech of Vil·ginia to be an Assistant Secretary of tbe Interior, Insular Affairs. Mr. Domenech ctmently se1ves as Senior Advisor to tl1e Secretruy of the lntetior. Previously he was tl1e Secretary ofNatmal Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia , overseeing six state environmental , recreation , and historic resource agencies . He also previously worked for the Forest Resomces Associat ion. During tl1e George W. Bush Administration , Domenech setved at the Interior Department as White House Liaison and Deputy Chief of Staff to Secretaries Gale Norton and Dirk Kempthome. In addition , he served as the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular Affair s. Mr. Domenech cunently serves as the Sec1-etary's appointee to the Advisory Council of the Conservation Tmst of Puerto Rico . His family is from Puet1:oRico, and he holds a B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife Managemen t from Virginia Tech University. He is married to Jeanne Domenech and they reside in Alexandtia , Virginia. Jason Kearns of Colorado to be a Commissione1· of the United States International Trade Commission for the remainde1· of a 9 year term expiring December 16, 2024. Mr. Kearns cu!l"ently serves as Chief International Trade Counsel (Democratic Staff) to the Committee on Ways and Means in the House of Representatives. In that position, he advises Members of Congress on legislation concerning trade and on oversight issues involving the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and other agencies involved in international trade policy and regulation. Before that, he served for three years in the Office of the General Counsel to the U.S. Trade Representative. From 2000 through 2003, Mr. Kearns worked in the international trade group of the law firm, WilmerHale. Mr. Kearns holds a M.P.P. from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. from the University of Denver. He is married to Lindy Arnof Kearns and they have three children. ### ----Unsubscribe The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 20500 202-456-1111 I Conversation Contents Intro Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: Subject: Laura Rigas Mon Jun 26 2017 13:30:34 GMT-0600 (MDT) bfoley@fnf.com Intro Hi Bill, here are some suggested points that you could use for your introduction of the Secretary tonight. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks again and looking forward to it. My best, L SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior Ryan Zinke was sworn in as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior on March 1, 2017. A fifth-generation Montanan and former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, Ryan Zinke built one of the strongest track records in the 114th Congress on championing sportsmen's access , conservation , regulatory relief, forest management, responsib le energy development, and smart management of federal lands. As Secretary of the Interior, Zinke leads an agency with more than 70,000 employees who are stewards for 20 percent of the nation's lands, including national parks, monuments, wild life refuges and other public lands. Ryan Zinke represented the state of Montana in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2014. Before that he served in the Montana State Senate from 2009 to 2011 , but the bulk of his public service was 23 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer. Zinke enlisted in the Navy in 1985 and was soon selected to join the elite force where he would build an honorable career until his retirement in 2008. He retired with the rank of Commander after leading SEAL operations across the globe, including as the Deputy and Acting Commander of Joint Special Forces in Iraq and two tours at SEAL Team Six. Zinke was the first Navy SEAL elected to the U.S. House and is the first SEAL to serve as a cabinet secretary. Zinke holds a Geology degree from the University of Oregon, where he was an AllPAC 10 football player; a Master's degree in Conversation Contents POLITICO Playbook, presented by Starbucks: TRUMP declines to blame Obama on FOX -- BILL COHAN on how GARY COHN 'fell for' Trump -KOCH network plans to spend 300-400M in '18 -SPOTTED at MNUCHIN's wedding -FIELDS/WEINSTEIN nuptials pool report Business Finance from National Univers ity ; and a Master's degree in Global Leadership from the Univers ity of San Diego. Ryan and his wife Lolita (Lola) have three children and two granddaughters . Anna Palmer Jake Sherman Daniel Lippman Anna Palmer Jake Sherman Daniel Lippman Sun Jun 25 2017 09:13:11 GMT-0600 (MDT) POLITICO Playbook, presented by Starbucks: TRUMP declines to blame Obama on FOX -- BILL COHAN on how GARY COHN 'fell for' Trump -- KOCH network plans to spend 300-400M in '18 -- SPOTTED at MNUCH IN's wedding -- FIELDS/WEINSTE IN nuptials pool report From: Sent: To: Subject: View online version I Add politicoplaybook@pomico.com to your address book. POLI COPLAYBOOK Today's POLITICO Playbookpresentedby Starbucks 06 / 25 / 201 7 11 :10 AM EDT ranna@ponuco com:@apa!merdc t JAKE SHERMAN (sherman@poutjco com: @Jake Sherman ) and DANIEL LIPPMAN (daniel@politico .com: @dlippman) By ANNA PALMER Yisit theonune homeof Playbook DRIVING THE DAY Good Sunday morning. THE PRESIDENT left the vVhite House at 9:16 a.m. "in golf clothes (white shilt, white cap, dark slacks) ," per pooler Alexis Simendinger. "Agents are dressed in their khakis and plaid, baggy , sb01t-sleeved shirts --attire accessolized with ball caps. One was just practicing a pantomimed golf swing in the driveway. " ... Trump pulled into Trump National Golf Club in Virginia at 9:51 a.m. STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP (@realDonaldTrump) at 8 a.m.: "Hillary Clinton colluded with the Democratic Party in order to beat Crazy Bernie Sanders. Is she allowed to so collude? Unfair to Bernie !" -- NOTE: Hilla1y Clinton became the Democratic Party's nominee 334 days ago. Trump beat her 229 days ago. MICHAEL KRUSE in POLITICO Magazine, "I Found Trump's Diary -- Hiding in Plain Sight: Legally risky, undiplomatic and sometimes wrong, Trump's Twitter feed is a document for the ages. And historians don't want to lose it ": "In the presumed absence, then, of a more traditional version of the form , Trump's collected tweets comprise the closest thing to a diary this presidency will produce. "And that is what makes the messages from @realDonaldTrump , almost 800 and counting since January 20, 20 17, such a p1ize to those who care the most about lasting insight into the president and this administra tion. If @realDonaldTrump was to go dark, and Trump stopped tweeting to his more than 32 million followers, humans and bots alike, the loss from a histo1ical standpoin t would be acute." bll!.r//politj co/2tgdyzX TRUMP ON "FOX AND FRIENDS" SUNDAY MORNING •• PETE HEGSETH: "Who's been your biggest opponent? Has it been Democrats resisting? Has it been fake news media? Has it been deep state leaks? What's -- when you think about it, what holds it up the most? --" ... TRUMP: ... "One of the things that should be solved, but it probably won 't be, is that the Republicans and Democrats don't get together. And I'm open arms; but, I don't see that happening . They fight each other. The level of hostility. In other words, this isn' t just Trump , this has been like this for years. You've been doing this for a long time , it's been like tha t for a long time. But the level of hostility - as an example, the healthcare bill tha t you are reporting on and that everybody's repo1ting on." --TRUMP WAS TEED UP, BUT DECLINES TO BLAME OBAMA: HEGSETH: "How frustrating is it to have former President Obama there , out there leading the resistance?" TRUMP: "Well I think- I don't think he's leading it. He actually just put out a small statemen t . I don' t see that leading it. But other people are leading." •• TRUMP HITS WARREN ... AGAIN: HEGSETH: "How do you overcome that when someone like Senator Warren - Elizabeth Warren literally says 'People are going to die because of President Trump 's health-care bill'?" TRUMP: "Well I actually think she's a hopeless case. I call her Pocahontas , and that's an insult to Pocaltontas. I actually think that she is just somebody that's got a lot of hatred, a lot of anger." WHAT TO WATCH FOR THIS WEEK·· "Will Anthony Kennedy step down from the Supreme Court?" by AP's Mark Sherman: "The Supreme Comt enters its final week of work before a long sullllller hiatus with action expected on the Trump adminish·ation's travel ban and a decision due in a separatio n of church and state case that aiises from a Missomi church playground. The biggest news of all, though, would be if Justice Anthony Kennedy were to use the court's last public session on Monday to aimounce his retirement. "To be sure, Kennedy has given no public sign that he will retire this year and give President Donald Trump his second high court pick in the first months of his administra tion. Kennedy's depa1ture would allow conservatives to take firm control of the court. But Kennedy turns 81 next month and has been on the court for nearly 30 years. Several of his former law clerks have said they think he is contemplating stepp ing down in the next year or so. Kenned y and his clerks were gatheling over the weekend for a reu nion that was pushed up a year and helped spark talk he might be leaving the court." http : //bi t.ly/2 t5r BWQ •• KELLYAN NE CONWAY on ABC'S "THIS WEEK": CONWAY: "I will never reveal a conversation between a sitting justice ai1dthe president or the White House, but we're paying very close attention to these last bit of decisions. And I can tell you one thing , jus t as the president did with Justice Neil Gorsuch, whenever there ai·e vacancies, whenever that happens, he will look for somebody who has fidelity to the constitution, who doesn't make up the law as they go along, and somebody who has the judicial temperament and a record that's beyond reproach, as did Ju stice Gorsuch. "We just hope the next time we can get more than a handful of Democratic senators to vote for our nominee to the Supreme Comt and to the federal courts. We'd like a lot more cooperation from our Democratic friends. We know obstru ction and resistanc e is their motto. It's not working. An d it's not working for the American people , Supreme Comt nominations and otherwise ." THE BIG PICTURE -- "The weakest defense in Washington? Saying 'I don't recall' ," by Darr en Samuelsohn: "Some of Preside nt Donald Trump's closest confidants seem to be suffeling from an affliction common in high-stakes White House investigations: memory loss. In his recent testimony before the Senate Int elligence Committ ee concernin g h is role in th e unfolding Russia saga, Att orn ey General Jeff Sessions answered questions with some va1iation of 'I do not recall' more than 20 times. Amnes ia is often a favorite respo nse from witnesses in crimin al and congressional investigatio ns, and it's often the most truthful reply-but peop le caught up in scandals can win d up facing perjury or other charges if prosecu tors can later show they were intentionally tryi ng to dodge tough questions ." httir // politi.co/ 2t5ihSQ HOW TIMES CHANGE -- "Freedom Caucus holds fire on Senate Obamacare repeal bill," by Kyle Cheney and Rachael Bade : "The most hardline conserva tives in the House are taking an unusually cautious approach to the Senate 's Obamacar e replacement , promising to keep an open mind about whatever the ir colleagues across th e Capitol send back. It's a change in stra tegy for the House Freedom Caucus. When House lead ers first released a health care bill in February, for instance, group members took to television talk shows to pan the plan as 'Obamacare lit e,' furious that it didn't, in their eyes, do enough to unrave l th e 20 10 health care law. "They also threatened to withhold their support until changes were made, and later won concessions. For now, those hardball tactics have disappear ed . As the Senate looks to pass its own heal th care legislation th is week, thos e same House conservatives are taking a more measured approach -- even as several conservatives in th e Senate are currently balki ng at the bill." htnr // politi.co/2u2U DDF ******A message from Starbu cks: One in eight .Americans struggles to get enough to eat . Insp ired by the commitment from our pa1tners (employees), Starbucks is working with Feeding America to chann el om unsold fresh food to feed the communities we serve . By 202 0, as our FoodShare program grows, we'll donate 50 million meals each year : b:tUr //shnxco/2sBiWeM ****** BUT, BUT, BUT ... "Senate health-care bill faces serious resistance from GOP moderates ," by WaPo's Ju liet Eilperi n and Amy Goldstein: "A small group of mode rate Republican senators, worried tha t their leaders' hea lth-care bill could damage the nation's social safety net, may pose at least as significant an obstacle to the measur e's passage as their colleagues on the 1ight. The vast changes the legislation would make to Medicaid, the country's broades t source of public heal th insurance, would rep resent the largest single step the governme nt has ever taken toward conservativ es' long-held goal of reining in federal spendi ng on heal th-care entitleme nt programs in favor of a free-marke t system. "That dramatic shift and the bill's bold redistribution of wealth - th e billions of dollars taken from coverage for the poor would h elp fund tax cuts for the wealthy - is creating substa nti al anxiety for several Republican modera tes whose states have especially benefi te d from the expansion of Medicaid that the Affordable Care Act has allowed since 20 14 ." htti;r/ /wapost/2sPOf36 --WHO TO WATCH: Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Rob Po1tman (R-Ohio), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.). •· THE PROBLEM: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is going to have to cajole and lean on moderate and conserva tive senators to find enough votes. While he may be able to tweak the bill on the margins to b1ing some of the lawmakers on board -- and lawmakers will be able to add amendments to the underlying bill text -- it's unclear if he'll be able to thread the needle for passage next week. As we wrote earlier this week, McConnell is going to put this bill up for a vote no matter what -- he wants lawmakers on the record. KOCH WATCH•· "Koch network ramps up political spending while trying to push Trump team," by Kevin Robillard in Colorado Springs, Colorado: "The leadership of the Koch brothers' network is brushing off its occasionally chilly attitude toward President Donald Trump, trying to nudge the adm inistration in its direction as the group's annual summit began Saturday just after Charles Koch met with Vice President Mike Pence. The network of conservative donors announced Saturday it plans to spend between $300 million and $400 million on politics and policy during the 2018 cycle. ... "The millions from the Koch network and its wealthy allies will boost the Trump administration on some key priorities, especially tax reform and rolling back regulations. It also will help push back against others - especially Attorney General Jeff Sessions' desire to implement tough-onc1ime policies - and working to make Obamacare repeal efforts more conservative. And they could prove c1itical to Republican effo1ts to retain the House and expand a majo1ity in the Senate." htnr //politi .co /2t9Ii4k -- "Koch chief says health care bill insufficiently conservative," by AP's Steve Peoples : "Tim Phillips , who leads Ame1icans For Prospe1ity, the Koch network 's political arm, called the Senate's plans for Medicaid 'a slight nip and tuck' of President Barack Obama's health care law, a modest change he described as 'immoral.' 'This Senate bill needs to get better,' Phillips said. 'It has to get better."' http: //apne .ws/2sFaGts FOR YOUR RADAR -- "Trump allies push White House to consider regime change in Tehran," by Michael Crowley: "As the White House formulates its official policy on Iran, senior officials and key Trump allies are calling for the new adminish·ation to take steps to topple Tehran's militant cle1ical government. Supporters of dislodging Iran's iron-fisted clerical leadership say it's the only way to halt Tehran's dangerous behavior, from its pursuit of nuclear weapons to its sponsorship of terro1ism. "Critics say that political meddling in Iran, where memories of a 1953 CIA-backed coup remain vivid, risks a popular backlash that would only empower hardliners. That's why President Barack Obama assured Iranians, in a 2013 speech at the United Nations, that 'we are not seeking regime change.' But influential Iran hawks want to change that under Trump. 'The policy of the United States should be regime change in Iran ,' said Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who speaks regularly with White House officials about foreign policy. 'I don't see how anyone can say America can be safe as long as you have in power a theocratic despotism,' he added." http :/{politi.co/2tINGIF •· "Trump's Team Faces Reality in the Middle East," by the Times oflsrael's Herb Keinon : "Washington is adopting a much different approach to peacemaking than the previous administration, a sign that it has learned from US President Barack Obama 's mistakes. And the mother of all Obama's mistakes on the Israeli-Palestinian issue came when --just a few months after being sworn into office -- he made a very clear demand for Israel to stop all settlement activity, everywhere ... The Trump administration is taking a different approach. It is making no public demands ... And, all the while, it is probing the sides to see what they are - and are not willing to give, and then trying to see if there are ways to bridge the gaps. And it is doing this all very much behind closed doors, without megaphone diplomacy, without public threats of laying down an Ame1ican blueprint, or dangling promises of high-profile summits." http : //bit.ly/2u398Y5 COMING ATTRACTIONS -- "U.S. top court set to rule on religious rights ; trave l ban looms ," by Reuters' La,.,,rence Hurley: "The U.S. Supreme Comt is set to rule on Monday in a closely watched religious rights case involving limits on public funding for churches and other religious entities as the justices issue the final rulings of the ir current term. The nine justices are due to rule in sbccases, not including their decision expected in the coming days on whether to take up President Donald Trump's bid to revive his ban on travelers from sbcpredom inantly Muslim countries in which an emergency appeal is pending. Of tl1e remaining cases argued during the court's current term, which began in October, the most eagerly awaited one concerns a Missouri church backed by a conserva tive Ch1istian legal group. The ruling potentially could narrow the separation of chmch and state." h ttl)://reut.rs/2s9V9yl THE JUICE .... •• SPOTTED AT STEVEN MNUCHIN and LOUISE LINTON' s WEDDING last night at tl1e Mellon Audit01ium: Presiden t Donald Trump (in black tie) and First Lady Melania Trump, Vice Presiden t Mike Pence (who officiated) and Karen Pence, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, Reince Priebus and Sally P1iebus, DHS Secretary John Kelly, CIA director Mike Pompeo , Inte1ior Secretary Mike Zinke, Transpo1tation Secretary Elaine Chao, HUD Secretary Ben Carson and Candy Carson , Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, EPA Adminis trator Scott Pruitt, Agii culture Secretary Sonny Perdue , U.S. Trade Representative Robe1t Lighthizer, National Secmity Advisor H.R. McMaster, White House Counsel Don McGahn and Shannon McGahn, deputy nat ional security advisor Dina Powell and David McCormick ... ... Sean and Rebecca Spicer, Kellyanne Conway, Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau, John Paulson , J im Donovan, Steve Rotl1, Eddie Lampe1t , Woody Johnson, Lee Eisenberg, Sen . Onin Hatch (R-Utah) , Tom Barrack, Eli and J enna Miller, Stephen Miller, House Majo1ity Whip Kevin McCa1thy, C. Boyden Gray, Brad and Candice Parscale, Tommy Hicks, Reed Cordish, Rudy Giuliani, Richard and Karen LeFrak and Hanison LeFrak, Bill Paxon and Susan Molinari, Mike Shields and Katie Walsh, Ken Duberstein, Anthony Scaramucci. Seafood was served during cocktail hom , along with filet for dinner and a big white wedding cake. There was lots of beautiful flowers at tl1e wedding, balle1inas performed, bagpipes and tl1en a big band and many people hit the dance floor, according to attendees. Full report from Darren Samue/sohn, Rebecca Morin and Cristiano Lima http :// p oliti.co/2 t8w9MZ ... 25 phot os on one page h ttp ://dailvm .ai/2s Eil6A •· MNUCHIN was spotted witl1 three agents at DCA early tl1is morni ng -- he was dropp ing off one of his kids at the airpo1t. --WE REPORTED YESTERDAY THAT REP. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT (D-N.Y.) filed a financial disclosure form tha t listed a checking account with between $5 million and $25 million . His office said he filed the repo1t in error , and the account has between $1,000 and $15,000. The new repo1t has not yet showed up on tl1e clerk's website. SUNDAY BEST •• GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS speaks to SENATE MINORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER (D-N.Y.) on ABC'S "THIS WEEK"·· STEPHANOPOULOS: "Are they going to pass this bill?" SCHUMER: "I tl1ink it's 50 -50. First, Democrats, we are doing eve1ything we can to fight this bill because it's so devastating for the middle class. I think they have, at best, a 50 -50 chance of passi ng this bill. To get three senators to vote no, probably -- you can say yes, you can say no, probably 50 -50." •• BRIT HUME talks with HHS SECRETARY TOM PRICE on "FOX NEWS SUNDAY"·· PRICE: "What we're trying to do here, admittedly, is to thread a needle to make it so that, as the presiden t says, every single Ame1ican needs to be able to have access to the kind of coverage tha t 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." More from Patrick Templ e-West, whose birthd ay is today htt p :// politi.co/2t 5LvB6 •• DANA BASH speaks with OHIO GOV . JOHN KASICH on CNN 'S "STATE OF THE UNION " ·· BASH •• HE'S OPPOSED TO THE SENATE GOP HEAL TH CARE BILL: "OK. So, given the problems tha t you just laid out, do you think that Senator Portman of Ohio should vote no?" KASICH : "Well, I -- I don't think the bill's adequate now. And unless it gets fixed, I would -- look, I'm against it. And I'm not against it just because I want to be agains t it. There's some things in these bill -- in these bills, in these -- in these provisions that are an improvemen t . My job, as I see my jo b as a governor of the state, not as a Republican governor, but the governor of this state, my job is to look not just today, but in the out years, at the impact it's going to have on people who have -- who need help. "Dan a, I was at a resta urant on Frid ay . And I was at a Wendy's, actually. And I was -- there was a partition. And I looked over at the people that had gathered there. And there were about, I don't know, 25 kids. All of them were here in Columbus for Special Olympics. And I looked at them and I thought, are these people being served? Are they going to be served by this bill in the future? My conolusion right now is no." •• CHUCK TODD speaks to SEN. RON JOHNSON (R-WISC. ) on NBC'S "MEET THE PRESS": JOHNSON ·• ON HEALTH CARE: "[W]hat I'd like to do is slow the process down, get the information, go through the problem -solving process, actually reduce these premiums that have been artificially driven up because of Obamacare mandates. So let's actually fix the problem . But in the end, I come from manufacturing base. I will look at whatever I'm forced to vote on, and I'll ask myself, 'Is this better tomorrow than where we are today? Is it continuous improveme nt?' And that's what will guide my decision." PLAYBOOK READS PHOTO DU JOUR: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump depart the White House on June 24 to attend Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Louise Linton's wedding . I Ron Sachs/Pool/Getty DEEP DIVE ·• WILLIAM D. COHAN in August's Van ity Fair, "The Untold Story of How Gary Cohn Fell for Donald Trump": "While [Lloyd] Blankfein was recuperating, Cohn seemed to delight in the atten tion and adulation he received when he filled in for his boss on earnings calls, indus try presentations, and media events, such as The New York T:imes's DealBook Conference. That's when, some say, he became overconfident and decided to inquire of several of his fellow board members about becoming C.E.O., even as Blankfein was responding well to his chemotherapy treatments. 'Gary made a play to replace Lloyd,' according to a former Goldman part ner. It didn't work. The board was 'noncommittal' to Cohn, he continues. 'There's a lot of loyalty to Lloyd on the board.' ... "The timing was perfect for Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in -law, to pounce. He approached Cohn, supposedly at the suggestion of mutual friends. 'Jared Kushner has always been a little starstruck with Goldman Sachs people,' says a former Goldman partner who knows him well. 'He's always liked that so1t of promotional edginess that Goldman Sachs has had, and he's always liked the reputation that Goldman Sachs has the best people, quote unquo te, the smaites t, savviest people . The idea , by the way, that Jared was sudde nly in a position where he actually had the power to call on and hire and lure a number of people like that to the bench side, if you will, was a very, very intoxicating, enticing, and really kind of exciting th ing to him,' the former pa1tner continues. 'This was an incredibly so1t of convenien t and opportune kind of thing that came along for Gary because -whether he was going to Washington or not -Gary was out."' http ://bit.lv/2u3jTd1 MATT VISER in the Boston Globe, "Jared Kushner got his start as Somerville landlord ": "At 19, he was in the training -wheels stage of his career as a developer , learning as he went, making his share of mistakes, acquiring a landlord's tough edge and cool calculus -- traits he still manifests in the White House. Learning to fix up and flip clusters of low-end apa1t ment buildi ngs, he used Somerville as his own p1ivate laborato1y. And he passed the first key test -- he made a profit . Of course , he had a heads ta1t. Much as Trump began his career of deals with a multimillion -dollar boost from his father, Kushner staited out with his wealthy father acting as senior partner and offering crucial assistance -- includi ng help ing secure $9 million in mortgage loans .... "And his efforts paid off -- the properties he bough t for $8.3 million sold four years later for $13 million. But Kushner, who did not respond to requests for an interview to discuss his business record in Somerville, also made a number of rookie errors and left numerous angry tenants in his wake. His properties amassed 25 hous ing complain ts over four years , including complaints about overflowing dumpsters, pests , and sewage odors, according to th e Globe review. Tenants complained of what they called nonsensical financial dealings. Some renter s say they went an entire winter without heat. " httt?://bi t.ly/2 t5dGju WHAT ERIC HOLDER IS READING ·• "Analysis indicates partisan gerrymandering has benefited GOP," by AP's David Lieb: "The 2016 presiden tial contes t was awash with charges that the fix was in: Republican Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that the election was rigged against him , while Democrats have accused the Russians of stacking the odds in Trump 's favor. Less attention was paid to manipulation that occmTed not dming the presidential race, but before it - in the drawing of lines for hundreds of U.S. and state legislative seats. The result , according to an Associated Press analysis : Republicans had a real advantage . "The AP scrutinized the outcomes of all 435 U.S. House races and abou t 4,700 state House and Assembly seats up for election last year using a new statistical method of calculating partisan advantage. It's designed to detect cases in which one party may have won, widened or retained its g1ip on power through political gerrymandering. The analysis found four tin1es as many states with Republican-skewed state House or Assembly dishicts than Democratic ones. Among the two dozen most populated states that determine th e vast majo1ity of Congress, there were nearly th ree times as many with Republican-tilted U.S. House dishicts." http·/ /apnews/2s5yoEz BUSINESS BURST -- "Facebook Is Going Hollywood, Seeking Scripted TV Programming," by WSJ's Joe Flint and Deepa Seetharaman: "Facebook to Hollywood: Let's do lunch. Social networking giant Facebook In c. is moving its ambitions in 1V-qualityvideo to the front burner , takin g meetings and making deals with an eye toward launching a slate of 01iginal programming by the end of summer, people familiar with the matter said. In meetings with major talent agencies including Creative Altists Agency, United Talent Agency, William Monis Endeavor and Inte rna tional Creative Management Partners, Facebook has indicated it is willing to commit to production budgets as high as $ 3 million per episode, people familiar with the situation say." b:t1Jr /Ionwsjcomt 2rQ60mz ******A message from Starbucks: One in eight Ame1icans struggles to get enough to eat. In spired by the commitm ent from our paitners (employees), Starbucks is working with Feeding Ame1ica to channe l our unsold fresh food to feed the communities we serve. By 2020, as our FoodShare progratn grows, we'll donate 50 million meals each year: httP ://s bux .co/2 sBiWeM ****** BEYOND THE BELTWAY •• POLITICO Magazine's "America's 11 Most Interesting Mayors": Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles ... Hillary Schieve , Reno, Nev . ... Kevin Faulconer , San Diego ... Greg Fischer , Louisville, Ky. ... Marty Walsh , Boston ... Michael Hancock , Denver ... Jennifer Roberts , Charlotte , N.C. ...Tomas Regalado , Miami, Florida ... Jackie Biskupski, Salt Lake City, Utal1 ... Bill Peduto, Pitt sburgh ... Dan Gilbert, the shadow mayor of Detroit. h ttP: // politi.co/ 2sEZmow BONUS GREAT WEEKEND READS, curated by Daniel Lippman , filing from Palm Beach, Florida: -- "My Father's Fashion Tips," by Tom Junod in GQ: "In 1996, in a piece that was nominated for a National Magazine Award, Tom Junod wrote not only of his dad's impeccable style but also of the secrets -- and undenvear rules -- of a lost generation." httP :// bit.ly /2sz LZP8 -- "Deepest Dive Ever Under Antarctica Reveals a Shockingly Vibrant World," by Laurent Ballesta in July's NatGeo: "Our special repo1t offers a rare look at life beneath the frozen continent -- where penguins, seals, and exotic creatures thrive ."With 15 pix on one page http ://on. natgeo.com/2s2rV 9e 01/ t Blake Hounshell) -- "Crimson Tidings: The primordial color gets its due," by Elizabeth Powers in the Weekly Standard: http :// tvvs.io/2r LD4gR 01/ t ALDaily.com) -- "The Wages of War Without Strategy ," by Robe1t Cassidy and J acqueline Tame on the Strategy Bridge: "In its wars since 11 September 200 1, the United States has arguably cultivated the best -equipped , most capable, and fully seasoned combat forces in remembered history. They att ack, kill, capture , and win battles with great nimble ness and strength . But absen t strategy, these victo1ies are fleeting. Divorced from political objectives , successful tactics are without mean ing. " http : / /b it.Iv /2szM g4p -- "This Is How Big Oil Will Die," by Seth Miller in NewCo: "It's 2025, and 80 0,000 tons of used high stre ngth ste el is coming up for auction. The steel made up the Keystone XL pipeline ... [which at] its peak ... carried over 500,000 barrels a day for processing at refine1ies in Texas and Louisiana . But in 2025, no one wants the oil." httJ.r //bit ly/2szZhL1l -- "Supertasters Among the Dreaming Spires ," by Dan Rosenheck in 1843 Magazine : "Every Oxford taster is a scient ist in one form or another , ranging from endearingly geeky to absurdly so ... Camb1idge [tasters] were methodical, precise and pragmat ic - much like Camb1idge. Whereas Oxford had people who grew up with wine. They'd just taste and say: Oh, tha t's obviously Bordeaux ." ht1Jr//bit ly/2rl&5NI -- "Camille Paglia: On Trump , Democrats , Transgenderism , and lslamist Terror," by The Weekly Standard 's J onathan V. Last : "Today's liberalism has become grotesquely mechanistic and autho1itarian : It's all about reduci ng individuals to a group identity, defining that group in permane nt victim terms , and denying others their democra tic right to challenge that group and its ideology. Political co1Tecb1essrepresents the fossilised institutio n alisation of once-vital revolutionary ideas , which have become mere rote formulas. " http :// tws.io/ 2szPMfe (h/ t TheBrowser.com) -- "Confessions of a Carte l Hit Man," by Maitin Corona in Men 's Jou rn al: ht1Jl·llmjm a~/2tDcVyH -- "Can We Blame the Mafia on Lemons?" by Cara Giaimo in Atlas Obscura : "Lemon trees need well-fe1tilised soil, steady water , and protec tion from wind and extre me temperature, which come at great cost. Trees need to be coddled for seven or eight years before they produce enough lemons to sell. When they do beai· fruit, it's easy enough for people to steal it." http : //bit.ly/ 2toxjJl -- "The 2017 Jefferson Lecture -- Powerlessness and the Politics of Blame" -- Ma1tha C. Nussbaum at the Kennedy Center on May 1: "The Greeks and Romans saw a lot of ai1ger ai·ound them. But they did not embrace or valorise anger . They did not define manliness in terms of anger, and tended to impu te it to women, whom they saw as lacking rationality. However much they felt and expressed anger , they waged a cultural struggle against it, seeing it as destructive of human well-being and demo cratic institu tions ." httv· //bit ly(2tDB5X4 -- "About Tom orrow," by Bruce Wexler in E-Flux: "Human beings differ from other an imals with regard to ... post -natal neurop lasticity in two impo1tant ways. First , our brains are mor e immature at bilth and susceptible to environm ent al shapi ng to a greater degree ai1d for a longer time. Second, huma ns ai·e the only animals that shape and reshape the environments that shapes the ir brain . This powerful combinat ion is the basis of cultural evolution, and of most features of human minds, behavior and communities." http ://bit.Iv /2sL8uPw PLAYBOOKERS SPOTTED: Former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday, with a small Secret Service detail, on the Acela out of New York. He got off in Wilmington, rocking a pair of sunglasses, one earbud in and carrying a briefcase -- "looking as relaxed and cool as ever," per our tipster. OUT AND ABOUT -- Susan Glasser and Peter Baker hosted a farewell party last night at their house for Indira Lakshmanan and Dermot Tatlow, who are moving t o St. Petersburg , Florida, next week as Indira takes up her post as Craig Newmark Chair in Journalism Ethics at The Poynter Institute for Media. SPOTTED : German Amb. Peter Wittig and Huberta von Voss-Witt ig, Afghan Amb. Hamdullal1 Mohib and Lael Mohib , Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt , Marty Baron, Andrea Mitchell , Nihal Krishan , Nancy Cook and Christopher Rowland, former Pakist ani Amb. Husain Haqqani and Faralmaz lspahani, Mike Oreskes and Gerald ine Baum , former U.S. Ambs. Melanne and Phil Verveer, former U.S. Amb. Steve Sestanovich , Katharine Weymouth, Mark Landler , Julie Davis, David Sanger, Margare t Carlson , Juliet Eilperin , Laura Meckler, Ben Chang, Christina Sevilla and Steve Rochlin , Justin Kenny, Heidi Crebo-Rediker and Doug Rediker, Dana Thomas , Amanda Downes, David Rennie , Jonas Parello-Plesner, Bay Fang, St eve Heuser, Mary Louise Kelly, Manuel Roig-Fran.zia and Ceci Connolly, Nicole Raben, Denise Couture. •· SPOTTED at a surprise birthday party last night for Ziad Ojakli at Kellari Taverna on K Street: Sumya Ojakli, Angela Flood , Alison Jones, Mercy and Matt Schlapp, David and Gretchen Hobbs, Bruce Andrews, Pam Thiess en , Nick Calio and Eric Ueland. -- SPOTTED on the rooftop of The Brixton for a mini-reunion of alumni of the Obama administration NSC: Terry Szuplat, Eric Pelofsky, Dan Schneiderman, Jon Wolfsthal, Yael Lempe1t, Michael Sessums, Ben Chang, Salman Allmed, Evan Medeiros, Bernadette Meehan, Meg Dohe1ty, Stacey May, Andrew Scott, Matt Kaczmarek, Brian Nilsson. SPOTTED at Ron and Sara Bonjean's annual "Good Pants Ranch Summer Paity" yesterday in Purcellville, Va. (a camel made an appearance): Paul Kane, Jo Maney, John Scofield, Dai1a Bash, Anne Brady , Matt Dornic and Kyle Volpe, Doug Heye, Emily Miller , Fran Decker, Jared Allen and Jackie Kucinich , Kenny Day, Rebecca Haller, Sheldon and Shannon Bream, Matt Wolking, Tom Williams, David and Jenny Drucker , Chris Bond, Dan Ronayne , Tracey and Nick Lintott , Jim Richai·ds and Brian Walsh. --The RNC held their summer meeting this weekend at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Chicago, Illinois. SPOTTED: Vice President Mike and Mrs. Karen Pence, Speaker Paul Ryan, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Rep. Michael Burgess CR-Texas), RNC Chainvoman Ronna Romney McDaniel, RNC co-chairman Bob Paduchik, RNC chief of staff Sara Armstro ng, Arkai1sas state chairman Doyle Webb, Ohio state chairwoman Jane Timken, Hu nter Wallace and Suhail Khan. WEE KEND WEDDI NGS •• MICHELLE FIELDS manied JA MIE WEI NSTEIN in a ceremony yesterday at the Breakers in Palm Beach. Dinner and dancing was held in the Medit erranean Ballroom overlooking tl1e Atlan tic Ocean. Fields is a Breitba1t and HuffPo alum who now runs JMW Strategies with Weinstein, a commen t ator and host of "The Jamie Weinste in Show" podcast. They met as repo1ters at the Daily Caller. They served crab cakes, lobster tail medallions , sliced beef tenderloin, and citrus panko crusted sea bass along witl1 huge ice-cream sundaes (there were also two tomato bars in a pre-dinner reception because Jamie is a big fan of tomatoes ). Pa1tiers hoisted Fields and Weinstein in the air during the hora. Colorful pe1formers dancing on stilts also were a hit. The couple is flying out to Europe today on their honeymoon: they 'll visit Italy and Morocco and take a river cruise from Budapest to Munich . SPOTTED: Juleanna Glover hitting the dance floor early with Ch1istopher Reiter , Benny Johnson shaking hands with Oliver Darcy (who had written critical pieces on IJR) , bridesmaids Lauren Hagen, Betsy Woodruff , and Kathryn Lyons, Will Ralrn, Taylor Lorenz, Ben Jacobs , Olivia Nuzzi, Asawin Suebsaeng and Liz Brown, Jonathan Swan, Vince and Alison Coglianese, Tim Lim, Josiah Ryan, Matt Lewis andErin DeLullo, Katelyn Rieley Johnson , Alex and Nancy Pappas, Jonathan and Anna Beth Strong, Mike Dunkle, Mitchell Sutherland, Guy Benson, Amber Smith. --P/CS http ://bit.lv/2rQjf1M ... h:tn?://bit.lv/2tgfjx9 ... http://bit.ly/2sPQu60 ... h:tn?://bit.ly/2sEZpt2 ... First kiss http ://bit.ly/2u3cWJ2 ... First dance h:tn?://bit.lv/2u3enHg ... The decadent cake htnr //bit ly/2sPMgU3 -- Politico repo1ter (and author of Morning Energy) Anthony Adragna married longtime girlfriend Meghan Cassidy in a ceremony at the hist01ic St . Francis Hall in No1theast D.C. on Saturday evening. Cassidy is a teacher at Gonzaga High School who just graduated from a master's program at Georgetown. The couple met in summer 2013, hit it off after being set up on a blind date by mutual friends and have been together ever since. Pool repo1t: "The couple exchanged vows outdoors, surrounded by the lush greenery of the histo1ic Renaissance-style hall, built in 1931. The lively reception featured everything from the Isley Brother's Shout to Taylor Swift's Shake It Off and had guests young and old on the dance floor all night long. " Pies h:tn?://bit.lv/2t8YfHp ... htt1r//bit ly/2t9Pldo SPOTTED: Heather Caygle and Aaron Lorenzo, Brian Fung and Ryan Kellett, Mikaela Lefrak, Dean Scott and Rachel Leven •·"Kristin Donnelly, Rick Bosh" •· N.Y. Times: "The bride, 36, is a White House producer in Washington for NBC News. She graduated from Syracuse .... The groom, 36 and known as Rick, is a producer for 'Andrea Mitchell Repo1ts' on MSNBC. He graduated from Southern Methodist University .... The couple met in March 2010 when they worked as producers for day programming at MSNBC." With pie http://nvti.ms/2u2PMlS -- "Pia Carusone, Leanne Pittsford": "Ms. Carusone, 37, is a political consultant and a senior adviser to Americans for Responsible Solutions , a Washington-based gun violence prevention organization , founded by Gabrielle Gifford and Mark Kelly. Ms. Carusone was until June 2012 the chief of staff to Ms. Giffords, then an Alizona congresswoman. Ms. Carusone is also a founder of Republic Restoratives Distillery, which is also in Washington and makes vodka, bourbon and 1ye whiskey . She graduated from Bard College and is now a governor of the school's alumni association .... Ms. Pittsford, 36, is the chief executive of Stait Somewhere , a company in Washington that operates Lesbiai1s vVho Tech and two other programs aiming to increase diversity in the technology sector. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo , and received a master's degree in education with a concentration on equity ai1d social justice from San Francisco State University." With pie httJ.:> ·// uyti ms(2t8yfyQ BIRTHWEEK (was yesterday): Kirsten Hughes , chair of the MassGOP (hat tip: Natalie Boyse) BIRTHDAYS: WSJ and POLITICO alum Patrick O'Connor, now with CGCN Group, is 41 ... CNN's Betsy Klein ... Josh Lahey, p1incipal of the Podesta Group, who once hiked all 2,100 miles of the Appalachian Trail sta1ting in Georgia and ending in Maine ... Justice Sonia Sotomayor is 63 ... civil rights activist James Meredith is 84 ... Anthony Bourdain is 61 ... Jeremy Bearer-Friend, Sen. Elizabeth Warren's tax policy maven, moving to NYC this fall to teach tax law at NYU (h/t Alex Levy) ... tech guru Laurent Crenshaw, YELP's director of public policy, is 37 --he celebrated Friday evening at a pop-up party inside of the National Union Building on 9th and F st NW with some of Capitol Hill's finest (h/t Stewart Verdery) ... Politico's Patrick Temp le -West ... N.Y. Post's Reuven Fenton ... Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) is 65 ... Dan Meyers, VP at DCI Group ... John Randall, VP of digital at CRAFT ... Robert Harvey ... Jackie Bradford, pres and GM of NBC4 in DC ... Danielle Doheny is 3-0 ... CBS and Reuters alum Corbett Daly, bro of Uncles Matthew and Brendan ... AP alum John Heilprin, now senior journalist and editor for the int'l service of the Swiss Broadcasting Corp .... Ambassador Melanne Verveer ... Tita Freeman ... Alan McQuinn ... former Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick (D-Mich.) is 72 ... ... Scott Zumwalt , senior director at Bully Pulpit Interactive, is 33 ... Alan McQuinn, ITIF's research analyst (h/t Samantha Greene) ... John Randolph Thornton, author of the novel "Beautiful Country," is 26 ... John Meyer ... Dan Spinelli ... Eric Litmer ... Taylor Haulsee ... Alberto "Beto" Cardenas of Vinson & Elkins ... Abbie Sorrendino of Senate Rules ...Gretchen Yelmini ... Bryan Bernys ... IAVA alum John Alexander Nicholson ... Mike Gehrke ... Jon Carson ... Summer Oesch ... Jason Stephany ... Martha Vukelich-Austin ... Marc Caplan ... Mora Segal ... Heidi Johnson (h/ts Teresa Vilmain) ... James Michael Thornberry ... Hank Greenwald, famed for his long run as the SF Giants baseball play-by-play man ... Ted Pease is 62 ... Carly Simon is 72 ... Phyllis George is 68 ... Ricky Gervais is 56 (h/ts AP) ***irttA message from Starbucks: One in eight Americans struggles to get enough to eat. Inspired by the commitment from our partners (employees), Starbucks is working with Feeding America to channel our unsold fresh food to feed the communities we serve. 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I Conversation Contents Fwd: Confidential FYI: CAVE update "Ross, Paul" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Ross , Paul" Tue Jun 20 2017 14:01 :43 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas , "Swift, Heather" Alex Hinson , Rebecca Matulka Fwd: Confidential FYI: CAVE update Laura/HeatherFor your awareness regarding the bodies being found of two missing hikers at Carlsbad Caverns. I'll keep you informed if we receive further information. P• ulR.RON Senior Public Affairs Specialist Office of Communications U.S. Department of the Interior Office: (202) 501-46331 Cell: (202) 507-1689 -------- Forwarded message --From: Thomas Crosson Date : Tue , Jun 20, 2017 at 3:57 PM Subject Confidential FYI: CAVE update To: Paul Ross Paul, FYL ..this is from Carlsbad Caverns in NM. From: Doyle, James [mailto:james doy le@nps.gov] Sent : Tuesday , June 20 , 2017 3:32 PM To: Masica, Sue; Katharine (Kate) Hammond ; Rick Frost; Thomas Crosson Subiect: CAVE update confidential information Two overdue hikers at the park have been the subject of intense searches for the bast 30+ hours. The search efforts have transit ioned to recoveries. The body of the second victim at CAVE was discovered approx. 1 1/2 hours ago. A first body was located earlier and has been transported to the Eddy County ME's office for identification and investigation. The second victim's body is being recovered at this time. No identifications of the victims have been made officially. We have a draft press release pending the recoveries and processing of the ME. The mother and wife of the victims had planned to travel to Carlsbad but has elected to stay in Houston with another son who Texas Rangers are en route to notify her of the passing of her husband and son. Temperatures at CAVE have been in the the 100's for the past days the pair have been missing and likely contributed to their passing. We are working with the ME's office and will hold off on any press release until positive identifications have been made and the surviving family members have been notified. As Tom alerted me a Texas news station has already reported the missing duo and identified them. htto·lfwwwkyjacomlnewsltexas/corpus--christi -men-reportedly -missing-near-cadsbad -cayems-national -Park/553294688 James Doyle National Park Service Chief- IMR Communications and Legislation 303-969-2321 "Rigas, Laura" From: Sent: "Rigas, Laura" Tue Jun 20 2017 15:56:23 GMT-0600 (MDT) To: CC: Subject: "Ross, Paul" "Swift, Heather" , Alex Hinson , Rebecca Matulka Re: Confidential FYI: CAVE update Awful. Thanks. Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Tue , Jun 20, 2017 at 4:01 PM, Ross, Paul w rote: Laura/HeatherFor your awareness regard ing the bodies being found of two missing hikers at Carlsbad Caverns. I'll keep you informed if we receive further information. Paul It.Ro .. Senior Public Affairs Specialist Office of Communications U.S. Department of the Interio r Office: (202) 501-46331 Cell: (202) 507-1689 --------- Forwarded message --------From: Thomas Crosson Date: Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 3:57 PM Subject: Confidential FYI: CAVE update To: Paul Ross Paul, FYl. .. this is from Carlsbad Caverns in NM. From: Doyle, James [mailto james doyle@nps gov) Sent: Tuesday , June 20 , 2017 3:32 PM To : Masica , Sue; Kathar ine (Kate) Hammond ; Rick Frost ; Thom as Crosson Subject: CAVE update confident ial information Two overdue hikers at the park have been the subject of intense searches for the bast 30+ hours. The search efforts have transitioned to recove ries. The body of the second victim at CAVE was discovered approx. 1 1/2 hours ago. A first body was located earlie r and has been transported to the Eddy County ME's office fo r identification and investigation. The second victim's body is being recovered at this time. No identifications of the victims have been made officially . We have a draft press release pending the recoveries and processin g of the ME. The mother and wife of the victims had planned to travel to Carlsbad but has elected to stay in Houston with another son who . Texas Rangers are en route to notify her of the passing of her husband and son. Temperatures at CAVE have been in the the 100's for the past days the pair have been missing and likely contributed to their passing . We are working with the ME's office and will hold off on any press release until positive identificat ions have been made and the surviving fam ily members have been notified. As Tom alerted me a Texas news station has already reported the missing duo and identified them . http://www .kvia.com/news/texas/corpus-ehristi-men-reportedly-missing-near-carlsbad-cavems-national-park/553294688 James Doyle National Park Service Chief - IMR Communications and Legislation 303-969-2321 I Conversation Contents Following up re Mrs. Zinke "Swift , Heather" From: Sent: To: CC: BCC: Subject: "Swift , Heather" Mon Jun 19 2017 13:34:34 GMT-0600 (MDT) Corbin Hiar Noelle Straub laura_rigas@ios.do i.gov Following up re Mrs. Zinke Hi Corbin , I saw you subm itted FOIA requests regarding Mrs. Zinke last week. Is there anything you need followup informat ion on? Than k you , Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swjft@jos doi gov I loterjor Press@jos doi gov Heather Swift From: Sent: To: Subject: Heather Swift Tue Jun 20 20 17 06:17 :25 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas , Scott Hommel Fwd: Following up re Mrs. Zinke Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Corbin Hiar Date: June 19, 2017 at 9:29:58 PM EDT To: "Swift , Heather" Cc: Noelle Straub Subject: RE: Following up re Mrs. Zinke Hi Heather , Thanks for reaching out and I'm sorry about the radio silence on my end. Because the editors weren't comfortable running my unnamed sources' claims against your stated denials , we've decided to hold the story for now. Best, Corbin From : Swift, Heather [heather swift@ios.doi.gov ] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 3:34 PM To: Corbin Hiar Cc: Noelle Straub Subject: Following up re Mrs. Zinke Hi Corbin, I saw you submitted FOIA requests regarding Mrs. Zinke last week. Is there anything you need follow-up information on? Thank you, Heather Swift Department of the Interior @DOIPressSec Heather Swift@ios.doi.gov l Interior Press@ios.doi.gov Conversation Contents Fwd: Mashpee Final Decision Attachments: /59. Fwd: Mashpee Final Decision/1.1 _SOL DIA-MWT Remand-FINAL.2.docx /59. Fwd: Mashpee Final Decision/2.1 _SOLD IA-MWT Remand-FINAL.2.docx "Cason, James" From: Sent: To: Subject: Attach men ts: "Cason, James" Mon Jun 19 2017 15:09:17 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas , Nedra Darling Fwd: Mashpee Final Decision _SO LD IA-MWT Remand-FINAL.2.docx -------- Forwarded message --From: Kelly, Matthew Date: Mon , Jun 19, 2017 at 7:02 AM Subject: Mashpee Final Decision To: Robert Howarth , Steve Lowery Cc: James Cason , "Shepard, Eric" , Jennifer Turner Good morning Rob. Attached please find the final draft of the Mashpee decision for processing. Matthew Kelly Attorney-Advisor U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor , Division of Indian Affairs Branch of Environment and Lands MS-6513 1849 C Street , NW Washington , DC 20240 (202) 208-5353 (Direct) (202) 208-4115 (Fax) matthew keflv@s01 ctoiaoy This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain informa tion that is privileged , confidential , or otherwise protected by applicable law_ If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination , distr bution, copying , or use of this e-mail or its content is strictly prohibited. If you receive this emai l in error, please notify the sender immed iately and destroy all copies . Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: Subject: Attach men ts: Laura Rigas Mon Jun 19 2017 15:13:35 GMT-0600 (MDT) Heather Swift Fwd: Mashpee Final Decision _SO LDIA-MWT Remand-FINAL.2.docx Just for your files. Let's discuss. Thx. Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior Begin forwarded message: From: "Cason , James" Date: June 19, 2017 at 5:09:17 PM EDT To: Laura Rigas , Nedra Darling Subject: Fwd: Mashpee Final Decision -------- Forwarded message ------From: Kelly, Matthew Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 7:02 AM Subject: Mashpee Final Decision To: Robert Howarth , Steve Lowery Cc: James Cason , "Shepard, Eric" , Jennifer Turner Good morning Rob. Attached please find the final draft of the Mashpee decision for processing. Matthew Kelly Attorney-Advisor U.S. Departmen t of the Interior Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs Branch of Environmen t and Lands MS-6513 1849 C Street, NW Wash ington , DC 20240 (202) 208-5353 (Direct) (202) 208-4115 (Fax) matthew .kelly@sol .doi.gov This emai l (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed _It may contain informat ion that is privileged , confidentia l, or otherw ise protected by applicable law . If you are not the intended recipient , you are hereby notified that any dissemination , distr ibution , copying , or use of this e-ma il or its content is strictly proh bited. If you receive this email in error , please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies . "Darling, Nedra" From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: "Darling , Nedra" Mon Jun 19 2017 15:27:53 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Cason, James" Laura Rigas Re: Mashpee Final Decision Thanks Jim . Will we be able to release the decision once we receive a fina l copy with your signature? On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 5:09 PM, Cason, James Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 7:02 AM cason@ias doj gay > wrote: Subject: Mashpee Final Decision To: Robert Howarth , Steve Lowery Cc: James Cason , "Shepard, Eric" , Jennifer Turner Good morning Rob. Attached please find the final draft of the Mashpee decision for processing. Matthew Kelly Attorney-Advisor U.S. Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs Branch of Environment and Lands MS-6513 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5353 (Direct) (202) 208-4115 (Fax) matthew kel!v@sol doiaov This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed . It may contain information that is privileged , confidential , or otherwise protected by applicable law . If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified ttiat any dissemination , distr bution , copying, or use of this e-mail or its content is strictly prohibited . If you receive this email in error , please notify the sender immed iately and destroy all copies. Laura Rigas From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Laura Rigas Mon Jun 19 2017 15:33:28 GMT-0600 (MDT) "Darling, Nedra" "Cason, James" Re: Mashpee Final Decision Pis hold. Let's discuss. Thx! Laura Keehner Rigas Communications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Interior On Jun 19, 2017 , at 5:27 PM, Darling, Nedra wrote: Thanks Jim. Will we be able to release the decision once we receive a final copy with your signature? On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 5:09 PM, Cason , James wrote: -------- Forwarded message ------From: Kelly, Matthew Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 7:02 AM Subject: Mashpee Final Decision To: Robert Howarth , Steve Lowery Cc: James Cason , "Shepard, Eric" , Jennifer Turner Good morning Rob. Attached please find the final draft of the Mashpee decision for processing . Matthew Kelly Attorney-Advisor U.S. Department of the Inter ior Office of the Solicitor, Divisio n of Indian Affai rs Branch of Environmen t and Lands MS-6513 1849 C Street , NW Was hington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5353 {Direct) (202) 208-41 15 {Fax) matthew kellv@sol doiaov This email (including any attachments) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed . It may contain informat ion that is privileged , confidentia l, or otherw ise protected by applicable law . If you are not the intended recipient , you are hereby notified that any dissemina tion, distribution , copying, or use of this e-ma il or its content is strictly prohibited . If you receive this ema il in error , please notify the sende r immediate ly and destroy all copies . "Darling, Nedra" "Darling , Nedra" Mon Jun 19 2017 15:43:18 GMT-0600 (MDT) Laura Rigas "Cason, James" Re: Mashpee Final Decision From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Calling you now thanks On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 5:33 PM, Laura Rigas wrote: Pis hold. Let's discuss. Thx! I Laura Keehner Rigas Commun ications Director U.S. Department of the Interior (202) 897-7022 cell @Inter ior On Jun 19, 2017 , at 5:27 PM, Darling , Nedra wrote: Thanks Jim. Will we be able to release the decision once we receive a final copy with your signature? On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 5:09 PM, Cason , James wrote: --------- Forwarded message-------From: Kelly, Matthew Date: Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 7:02 AM Subject: Mashpee Final Decision To: Robert Howarth , Steve Lowery Cc: James Cason , "Shepard , Eric" , Jennifer Turner Good morning Rob. Attached please find the final draft of the Mashpee decision for processing. 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