“ I’m going to fight for the budget ,” Zinke told his employees. At that time, the Trump administration was looking to slash 10 percent of the agency’s budget, as E&E News reported. On Thursday, however, the White House unveiled its “America First” budget proposal, which calls for cutting the Interior Department’s budget from $13.2 billion to $11.6 billion — a 12 percent decrease. I can say for certain that this budget allows the Interior Department to meet our core mission and also prioritizes the safety and security of the American people. Among the priorities Zinke spoke of during his address at Interior headquarters was America’s aging infrastructure.

Source: Huffington Post March 17, 2017 03:45 UTC