By JENNIFER TALHELM Associated Press The Interior secretary's deeds had much influence over the western U.S. WASHINGTON -- Western lands more open to oil and gas drilling and to logging. A greater emphasis on making federal land accessible to the public. Fewer protections for wilderness.

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