Interim Forest Service chief says she'll confront harassment

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) " The U.S. Forest Service faces "hard truths" about harassment and retaliation in its ranks following the departure of its chief amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the agency's newly-appointed leader said Friday.Forest Service interim Chief Vicki Christiansen said in an email to agency employees that she stands with them and will take steps to provide a safe workplace.She was appointed to the post Thursday to replace Tony Tooke, who abruptly retired [...]


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