Montana State University defends research program

Montana State University says a federally funded program that drew skeptical comments from the governor is defunct and no longer receiving money.

MSU also offered evidence that The Joe Skeen Institute for Rangeland Restoration was indeed working with the state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

The university says there are no staff members left in the program.

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MSU defends program; governor isn’t satisfied

By The Associated Press

Montana State University says a federally funded program that drew the governor’s skepticism is defunct and no longer receiving money, but Gov. Brian Schweitzer’s office said it is not entirely satisfied with the explanation.

MSU provided a briefing on The Joe Skeen Institute for Rangeland Restoration and said it indeed had a partnership with the state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks – a claim that Schweitzer first challenged when he discovered the group’s Web site.

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