Information Lockdown at Heinz Endowments over Vagt Departure
Earlier this week MDN told you about the departure of Robert ("Bobby") Vagt as president of the Heinz Endowments (see Bobby Vagt Out as Pres of Heinz Endowments – Fracking Connection?). It appears that at least one of the "green" board members of the Heinz Endowments (cough *Andre Heinz* cough) wasn't happy that the family foundation decided to reach across the isle, under Vagt's leadership, to work with the Marcellus Shale drilling industry on strict certification standards for drillers.
The problem is, no one knows for sure. It's all still rumor and speculation. Heinz is being super tight-lipped and according to one reporter MDN spoke to, the organization is on "information lockdown" over this issue. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review writes the following editorial about the situation--an editorial we agree with 100%:
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