patricia limerick
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Ex-Interior chief Zinke defends legacy; Colorado historian questions claims
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BILLINGS, Mont. — As former U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke exits Washington, chased by ethics investigations and criticism of his actions favoring industry, he told The Associated Press he’s lived up to the conservation ideals of Theodore Roosevelt and insisted the myriad allegations against him will be proven untrue. The former Montana congressman also said…