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Agriculture Secretary, Ann Veneman, Interior Secretary, Gale Norton and U.S. Forest Service Chief, Dale Bosworth spoke about new efforts to prevent wildfires and preserve forests. Following …

Witnesses testified about U.S. forest policy, recent wildfires in the West, fire prevention, and proposals to clear forest undergrowth in order to help prevent the spread of fire.

Secretary Gale Norton testified about funding programs in the Department of the Interior. Among the issues she addressed were conservation programs, relations with Native American tribes, fo…

Following a meeting with President George W. Bush, Secretary Gale Norton and Governor Jeb Bush (R-Florida) spoke to reporters outside the White House about the president’s decision to buy o…

Secretary Norton talked to reporters about a number of issues including national energy proposals being considered in Congress and proposed exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge…

Following a meeting at the White House, officials spoke to reporters about energy legislation and plans for oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They also answered questio…

Secretary Norton talked about funding proposals for the Interior Department and responded to viewer comments and questions.

Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge announced a new color-coded threat advisory system designed to standardize responses to national threats at the local level. After the announcement he an…

Participants reopened the Washington Monument to public tours after several years of renovation.

Interior Secretary Gale Norton talked about land management and conservation programs. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.