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JUNE 19, 2001

The lead Democrat in the House against Arctic drilling on Monday criticized the appointment of Cam Toohey as Secretary of Interior Gale Norton's special assistant to Alaska.

Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts said Toohey's appointment is a conflict of interest. Toohey was former director of Arctic Power, a pro-oil development lobbying group.

Alaska's Congressional delegation welcomed Toohey's appointment.

Get the Story:
Toohey's appointment sparks cry of conflict in House (The Anchorage Daily News 6/19)

Relevant Links:
Gwich'in Steering Committee - http://www.alaska.net/~gwichin
Oil Issues in ANWR, US Fish and Wildlife - http://arctic.fws.gov/issues1.html
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service - http://arctic.fws.gov
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Pro-Development site - http://www.anwr.org

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