Senate Republicans aim to confirm EPA deputy administrator
WASHINGTON (AP) " Senate Republicans are moving to confirm a former coal industry lobbyist as the second-highest official at the Environmental Protection Agency, putting him next in line to run the agency if embattled administrator Scott Pruitt is forced out or resigns.The Senate voted 53-45 Thursday to limit debate on Andrew Wheeler's nomination as deputy administrator, clearing the way for a final vote as soon as Thursday afternoon. Three Democrats " Sens. Heidi Heitkamp of North [...]
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