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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
U.S. Announces Major Plan for 42 New Hunting Opportunities Nationwide
The United States Department of the Interior announced 42 "new proposed hunting opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System." The news was announced via a May 2, 2025, press release. "This proposal would more than triple the number of opportunities and quintuple the number of stations opened or expanded compared to the previous administration, underscoring a strong national commitment to outdoor recreation and conservation," the press release says. 'Expanding recreational access to our public lands isn't just about tradition—it's about supporting rural economies and the American families who depend on them,' said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. 'By opening more areas to hunting and outdoor recreation, we're helping drive tourism, create jobs, and generate revenue for local communities, all while promoting responsible stewardship of our natural resources," he added. The Service "is proposing to open or expand opportunities for hunting and sport fishing at 16 National Wildlife Refuge System stations and one National Fish Hatchery System station," the release notes. These stations "are located in Alabama, California, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Texas and Washington," the release says. "The Service is committed to ensuring that all hunting and fishing opportunities align with state fish and wildlife regulations. We continue to work closely with our state partners to maintain consistency in areas such as the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle, and we will incorporate these considerations into future updates," it adds. 'Hunting and fishing are traditional recreational activities deeply rooted in America's heritage. National wildlife refuges, national fish hatcheries and other Service lands offer hunting and fishing access that helps boost local economies and gives Americans an opportunity to unplug,' said Fish and Wildlife Service Acting Director Paul Souza in the release. 'We are pleased to expand access and offer new opportunities that are compatible with our conservation mission and are committed to responsibly managing these areas for the benefit of future generations.' The National Wildlife Refuge System "is an unparalleled network of 573 national wildlife refuges and 38 wetland management districts," the release said.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Mexico Congressional delegation calls on president to protect state's national monuments
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's Congressional delegation is urging the trump administration to protect the state's national monuments. Led by Senator Martin Heinrich, the Democratic coalition penned a letter to the United States Department of the Interior on Monday, saying that rescinding the national monument designations or reducing the size of them will not only hurt New Mexico's economy but also undermine the community. NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits The letter comes amid the president's promise to review national monuments for reduction or elimination. President Trump is expected to announce executive orders on the matter on Tuesday, on Earth Day, which is a global event to raise awareness about environmental protections. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
07-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
What position does Elon Musk hold in the federal government? Is his position legal?
AI-assisted summary Elon Musk holds the position of head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a newly formed entity aimed at reducing federal spending. Musk's role is designated as a "special government employee," permitting temporary federal employment with or without compensation. Memphis' most prominent business owner recently gained a position in the White House, but what exactly is his position? With Elon Musk's new department comes a number of questions about his position, the program itself and whether Musk is allowed to work in federal government at all. Recently, Musk was made a "special government employee." This position, while not new, is not used often by presidents. Along with Musk's position, his team has been making a stir from the federal programs they have already investigated. Here's what to know about Musk's new position. What position does Elon Musk hold in government? Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency whose goal is to find and remove excess or wasteful spending in federal programs. He promised his program would cut trillions from the federal budget. Musk was made a "special government employee" which allows him to work for the federal government for a limit period of time with or without pay. According to the United States Department of the Interior, a special government employee is "an officer or employee in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government who is appointed to perform important, but limited, services to the Government, with or without compensation, for a period not to exceed 130 days during any period of 365 consecutive days." While Musk is the head of the department, his team consists of several engineers, aged 19 to 25, with little-to-no government experience, Wired reported. One member resigned from his DOGE position once he was linked to a social media account which shared racist content, Fortune reported. What has DOGE done so far? Recently, Musk's department went after the United States Agency for International Development. Musk's team is currently working at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services this week examining payment and contracting systems of the federal health agency. Additionally, a top official for the United States Department of Education confirmed the team working for DOGE has been reviewing the agency's operations. When did Elon Musk become a citizen? Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1971. He was born to a South African father and Canadian mother, through whom he has Canadian citizenship. He came to the United States when he was in college and has mostly remained here since. A 2023 biography noted that Musk gained his United States citizenship in 2002 after living here for years. Can Elon Musk run for president? According to the Constitution, a person must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen and have been a resident in the United States for 14 years in order to run for president. As Musk is not a natural born citizen, it should mean he cannot run for president. Senator John McCain was approved, with scrutiny, to run for president despite being born on U.S. territory in Panama and being granted citizenship when he was 11 months old. McCain, however, was allowed to run on the basis of both his parents were natural born U.S. citizens. Can Elon Musk work for the government? To work for the federal government, it is generally required that you must be a United States citizen or natural, although there are exceptions says the United States Office of Personnel Management.
