Interior Watchdog Opens Probe of Land Deal Linking Zinke and Halliburton Chairman

Politico

The Interior Department’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into whether Secretary Ryan Zinke violated conflict of interest laws through a land deal between his foundation and a group that includes the chairman of Halliburton, the oil services giant. Zinke’s role as head of the agency means he directly oversees matters related to Halliburton’s work.

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