Bureau Of Indian Affairs Director Resigns After Just 6 Months On The Job

"WASHINGTON — Bryan Rice has resigned just six months after Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke appointed him to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs, multiple sources familiar with the situation told HuffPost.

Politico first reported Rice’s departure on Thursday.

The bureau, which is part of the Interior Department and handles government relations with more than 500 federally-recognized tribes, has made no official announcement about Rice’s departure. Agency officials are not discussing details of his resignation."

Chris D’Angelo and Travis Waldron report for HuffPost April 26, 2018.

Source: HuffPost, 05/01/2018