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THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2003

The Department of Interior's inspector general has cleared Deputy Secretary Steve Griles and other officials of wrongdoing for clearing the way for a mine on sacred land in California.

Griles overrode a Clinton administration decision that prohibited mining at the Indian Pass site. The Quechan Nation uses the area for pilgrimages and ceremonies and opposes development.

Glamis Gold is seeing approval to start a gold mine on the land.

Get the Story:
Inspector general clears Interior officials in mine approval (AP 3/12)

Relevant Links:
DOI Inspector General - http://www.oig.doi.gov
Glamis - http://www.glamis.com

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