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To: "John.Veale@mail.house.gov" <John.Veale@mail.house.gov> Cc: "Miller, Murray C" <murray_miller@ios.doi.gov>, "Nelson, James M" <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Western Caucus and Secretary Burgum Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:45:40 -0000 Importance: Normal Inline-Images: image001.png; image002.png; image003.png; image004.png; image005.png Hi John, I know the Secretary would be happy to be speak to the Western Caucus Members. I have attached our event request form, if you don't mind filling this out then I can get this processed. Best, Thank you, Lucy Herrington Scheduler Office of the Secretary of Interior WC: (202) 431-0623 E: lucy_herrington@ios.doi.gov From: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 10:31 AM To: Herrington, Lucy R <lucy_herrington@ios.doi.gov> Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] RE: Western Caucus and Secretary Burgum FYA From: Veale, John <John.Veale@mail.house.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 4:20 PM To: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Western Caucus and Secretary Burgum Yes, sir. (310) 892-3385 John Veale Executive Director Congressional Western Caucus From: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 4:16 PM To: Veale, John <John.Veale@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Western Caucus and Secretary Burgum Hey John Good to hear from you. Is the cell number on your email the best number to reach you at? Get Outlook for iOS Sierra Club v. Dept of Interior - 3:25-cv-05375-PHK 0001070 SC_EVERSPLIT0013917 From: Veale, John <John.Veale@mail.house.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 4:14:24 PM To: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Western Caucus and Secretary Burgum This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding. Hey James - bumping this request up if you have some time to chat this week. Just let me know what works for you. Thanks! John Veale Executive Director Congressional Western Caucus From: Veale, John Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 1:56 PM To: james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov Subject: Western Caucus and Secretary Burgum Hey James, Hope you're doing well. We briefly met at the Bicameral Breakfast a couple weeks ago. If you have a few spare moments this week, I'd like to chat about how we can engage with Secretary Burgum in the short and medium term, such as getting him in front of our Caucus. There are a number of options I can give you for that. Happy to make almost any time work this week - just let me know when you might be free. You can also call/text me at (310) 892-3385 any time! Sincerely, CONGRESSIONAL WESTERN CAUCUS UOUG LAWA-FA John Veale Executive Director Congressional Western Caucus john.veale@mail.house.gov Cell: (310) 892-3385 " I Sierra Club v. Dept of Interior - 3:25-cv-05375-PHK 0001071 SC_EVERSPLIT0013918 To: "Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov" <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov> Cc: "nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov" <nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov>, "Miller, Murray C" <murray_miller@ios.doi.gov>, "Nelson, James M" <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:38:30 -0000 Importance: Normal Inline-Images: image001.jpg; image002.jpg; image003.jpg; image004.jpg Hi LaurenI hope your week is going well? My apologies but Secretary Burgum is needing to reschedule his meting with Congressman Simpson as he has a last minute Thank you, Scheduling and Advance Office of the Secretary of Interior From: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:29 PM To: Herrington, Lucy R <lucy_herrington@ios.doi.gov> Subject: Fw: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Get Outlook for iOS From: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:46 PM To: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov>; nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov <nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Great. Thank you! Get Outlook for iOS From: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:45:27 PM To: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov>; Wallace, Nikki <Nikki.Wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson 2pm in the sec's office Get Outlook for iOS From: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:28:41 PM Sierra Club v. Dept of Interior - 3:25-cv-05375-PHK 0001072 SC_EVERSPLIT0013919 To: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov>; nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov < >; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Great! What time are you thinking would work best? Get Outlook for iOS From: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:27:15 PM To: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov>; Wallace, Nikki <Nikki.Wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Great we have it blocked. Get Outlook for iOS From: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:24:03 PM To: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov>; nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov <nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Hi James, Yes, the Chairman would be happy to go to Sec. Burgum's office! Lauren Radford Get Outlook for iOS From: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:19:48 PM To: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov>; Wallace, Nikki <Nikki.Wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Could the Congressman come to the secretary's office? Get Outlook for iOS From: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:45:10 AM To: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov>; nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov <nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Thanks, James! Sierra Club v. Dept of Interior - 3:25-cv-05375-PHK 0001073 SC_EVERSPLIT0013920 Lauren Radford DC Scheduler Congressman Mike Simpson (ID-02) 2084 Rayburn House Office Building From: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:43 AM To: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov>; Wallace, Nikki <Nikki.Wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson I just asked our schedule team. I'm waiting for a response. Get Outlook for iOS From: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 4:00:45 PM To: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov>; nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov <nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Hi James, Unfortunately, Chairman Simpson is in committee all day on the 25, 26th, and partially on the 27th. What does Thursday, March 6th look like for Sec. Burgum? Lauren Radford DC Scheduler Congressman Mike Simpson (ID-02) 2084 Rayburn House Office Building From: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 3:41 PM To: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov>; Wallace, Nikki <Nikki.Wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Can you guys do 2/25 late morning or early afternoon? Get Outlook for iOS From: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 2:01:59 PM To: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov>; nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov <nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Sierra Club v. Dept of Interior - 3:25-cv-05375-PHK 0001074 SC_EVERSPLIT0013921 Cc: Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson Thank you! I will get back to you asap Get Outlook for iOS From: Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 1:34:55 PM To: nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov <nikki.wallace@mail.house.gov>; Repass, Kristin E <kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov> Cc: Nelson, James M <james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov>; Hamel, Lexi <Lexi.Hamel@mail.house.gov>; Clarkson, Kristin (Richmond) <Kristin.Clarkson@mail.house.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Meeting with Congressman Simpson This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding. Hi James, I've heard you've been in contact with both Nikki and Lexi regarding our offices' attempt to schedule a meeting with Sec. Burgum. The US House will be in recess next week so the Chairman will be back in Idaho. Please send over some dates that Secretary Burgum would be available either at the end of February or at the beginning of March. Your urgency is appreciated! Lauren Radford DC Scheduler Congressman Mike Simpson (ID-02) 2084 Rayburn House Office Building From: Wallace, Nikki <Nikki.Wallace@mail.house.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2025 3:01 PM To: kristin_repass@ios.doi.gov; Radford, Lauren <Lauren.Radford1@mail.house.gov> Cc: james_m_nelson@ios.doi.gov Subject: Meeting with Congressman Simpson James - It was great talking to you just now and Lexi told me to tell you hi! KristinHi! I'm Congressman Simpson's COS and wanted to reach out to you. My boss would really like to meet Sec. Burgum in person, if that is possible. We understand coming to the Hill is difficult and if we can find a time next week that Chairman Simpson can come to meet we'd really appreciate it. We know Sec. Burgum is great friends with our Governor and Gov. Little speaks very highly of Sec Burgum and is anxious for the two to connect. Sierra Club v. Dept of Interior - 3:25-cv-05375-PHK 0001075 SC_EVERSPLIT0013922 I've copied Lauren Radford on this email, she is Congressman Simpson's scheduler and can help you find a time if this is possible. Again, thank you James for taking my call and I really look forward to working with you. Take care, Nikki Nikki Wallace Chief of Staff Congressman Mike Simpson 208.863.0674 To receive weekly e-newsletters from Congressman Simpson click here. 0000 Sierra Club v. Dept of Interior - 3:25-cv-05375-PHK 0001076 SC_EVERSPLIT0013923