Dems Push Trump Administration for Investigation Into Wildfire Response Near Boren’s Idaho Ranch
Three Democratic senators want a full investigation into whether Michael Boren sought extra aircraft for a fire near his Idaho ranch.
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Oregon Capital ChronicleDems push Trump administration for investigation into wildfire response near Boren’s Idaho ranch
Three Democratic U.S. senators are demanding the Trump Administration investigate reports that Undersecretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment Michael Boren allegedly pushed officials for additional resources to fight a small wildfire near his Idaho ranch this summer. U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon; Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota; and Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, requested a full […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Boren is facing charges that he abused his position to ensure that his private ranch in Idaho was given priority protection during wildfires. His intervention has been previously reported in the U.S. media. This week, Democratic senators Ron Wyden, Amy Klobuchar and Martin Heinrich formally filed charges against Boren.
A member of the Trump administration is facing calls for an investigation into allegations that he used his position to benefit his own ranch. Michael Boren, who oversees the U.S. Forest Service, pushed for more firefighters to fight a fire near his property, according to Democratic senators, diverting resources from more dangerous fires.
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