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Senate confirms Lee Zeldin

Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead EPA as Trump vows to cut climate rules

The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles. The vote was 56-42 in Zeldin's favor.

The New York Times · 2d

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin to Head E.P.A.

The former New York congressman has little experience in environmental policy. He is expected to follow orders to weaken climate rules.

The Hill · 2d

Senate confirms Zeldin to be EPA administrator

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) to take the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He was confirmed in a 56-42 vote. Democrats Mark Kelly (Ariz.),

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Zeldin grilled by Democrats on climate change, Trump’s stance on carbon emissions during EPA hearing

Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin sat for his confirmation hearing to lead the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, and was grilled by Democrats on his views of climate change.

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New EPA chief Lee Zeldin has an ambitious agenda — and a plan to keep courts from overturning it

President Trump’s first executive orders faced court challenges barely before the ink had dried. But the former Long Island ...

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Lee Zeldin Grilled On Climate Change At Senate Confirmation Hearing

Lee Zeldin appeared before the Senate Committee ... He faced heated inquiry from those asking about climate change and its impacts, including deadly fires, and flooding due to sea level rise.

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EPA pick Lee Zeldin downplays Trump's 'climate hoax' stance, pressure from fossil fuel industry

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is questioning the nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, in a confirmation hearing Thursday.

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Trump's EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views

Lee Zeldin said Americans deserve a clean environment ... grew pointed when Democrats questioned Zeldin about climate change asking what, if anything, Zeldin thinks should be done about a ...

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