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06/11/09: Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar Announces $381.6 Million PILT Payments.
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that approximately 1,850 local governments with federal land in their jurisdictions will receive $381.6 million this year under the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program to help offset forgone tax revenue. 
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Topic: Secretary Salazar says funding PILT is part of President Obama’s efforts to help stand America up once again. (Text)

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Topic: Secretary Salazar says federal government keeping its share of the bargain. (Text)

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Topic: Secretary Salazar says PILT will be a shot in the arm for many local communities. (Text)

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06/11/09: Secretary Salazar Comments on Looting of American Indian Sites
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar comments on yesterday’s federal indictments of thieves looting American Indian grave sites. The arrest of 23 suspects culminated a two FBI investigation turning up more than 250 artifacts valued at more than $335,000.
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Topic: Secretary Salazar says we will not tolerate this kind of crime and that sacred burial sites and archeological resources will be protected. (Text)

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Topic: Secretary Salazar said the items were priceless in terms of the legacy and culture of Native Americans and the United States. (Text)

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Topic: Secretary Salazar said the bust opens a new chapter in enforcement of the archeological resource protection. (Text)

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06/03/09: Secretary Salazar Discusses Department’s FY2010 Budget at Senate Interior Appropriations Committee

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar testified today before the Senate Interior Appropriations Committee, outlining the administrations proposed fiscal year 2010 budget. The budget emphasizes the priorities of creating a new energy frontier, protecting treasured landscapes, creating a 21st Century Youth Conservation Corp and empowering Indian Country. 
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Topic: : President Obama and Secretary Salazar seek to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The LWCF has only been fully funded twice in its 45 year existence. (Text)

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Topic: Secretary Salazar addressed concerns about siting of wind and solar power while protecting treasured landscapes. (Text)

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Topic: Secretary Salazar said that the new energy frontier will also bring jobs with it. (Text)

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