Donald Trump may appoint an oil executive and anti–animal rights activist to head the Interior Department.

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By Ben AdlerSep 20, 2016, 7:17 am376 pts
Politico reports that Forrest Lucas, cofounder of Lucas Oil, “is a leading contender for Interior secretary should Donald Trump win the White House.” Lucas’ company makes motor oil and similar products. Environmentalists worry he would push to open more public lands and offshore areas to oil and gas…

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