Homer Lee Wilkes withdraws-
Obama pick to oversee forests withdraws. AP. Updated story.
There had been some controversy over the nomination, and disappointment from conservationists.
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Ralph Maughan
Dr. Ralph Maughan is professor emeritus of political science at Idaho State University with specialties in natural resource politics, public opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting and elections. Aside from academic publications, he is author or co-author of three hiking/backpacking guides, and he is past President of the Western Watersheds Project.
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Hmmm…would like to see more on this. Any guesses on a replacement?
Saw a great bumper sticker today,…. I’ll keep my guns & money, you can keep the CHANGE!
No rumors so far, but I can guarantee you it won’t be a career environmentalist who knows Forest Service issues…you know, someone who could actually bring some “change” to the agency’s agenda and culture. God knows they need it for the front line employees’ sakes.