Salazar Has History Of Walking Line Between Interest Groups On Lands Issues

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Denver-sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo.), Presidentelect Obama's nominee for interior secretary, has earned a reputation as a centrist Democrat who can balance the desires of energy companies with those of conservation groups advocating for greater protection of public lands, representatives of industry and environmental groups said Dec. 17.rnMarc Smith, executive director of the Independent Petroleum Association of the Mountain States (IPAMS), said Salazar "will provide a strong Western voice and will play a pivotal role in meeting the administration'srngoals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy security."rnThe Natural Resources Defense Council welcomed the news of Salazar's nomination, said Frances Bei-necke, president of the group. "After years of corruption and corporate dominance at the Interior Department, we desperately need to change the way America's national parks, public lands, and wildlife are managed."