We need to know what they are, and I think if we know what they are, if there is a requirement they be revealed, the whole situation is going to be changed and made much safer.
Maurice Hinchey
The Public Record
It could make a very significant difference. It could bring back a lot of energy, it could bring back a lot of enterprise in various ways, it could bring back a lot of jobs.
I can't give you an exact time when we will be able to move forward with the policies, but we are working on it very hard.
I think it is being done under pressure and in the sense of things that have to be done, but these are little things that are going to have adverse consequences.
The economic circumstances around the country are having adverse affects on virtually every state.
I believe that there is clearly a role for the Federal Government when it comes to federally-supported parks.
I have deep concerns about some of the legacy policies put in place under the previous administration and which remain in effect today.
Do you plan to keep in place the current policies that essentially prohibit new off-reservation gaming operations, or are you considering, just considering, changing this policy, and what can we expect to hear in the context of some kind…
I just want to express to you, Secretary Salazar, my great appreciation for you and for all the very appropriate and high quality attention you are giving to the responsibilities that you have.
I would deeply appreciate it if you could send me a copy of whatever communication that you provide to the Governor of the State of New York on this issue.
The protecting of our wild public lands, of course, as we know, is something that is deeply important.





