Associated Press: Allegations that scientists' views were improperly used to justify a federal moratorium on deep-water drilling are being investigated, the Interior Department's top watchdog says. House Republicans who had sought the investigation released a letter Thursday from Acting Inspector General Mary Kendall confirming the probe. Scientists who consulted with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for a report on drilling safety this spring said the department falsely implied they had agreed to ......
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Gov’t watchdog looking into moratorium claims
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on July 22nd, 2010
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