Lee Zeldin, Trump’s E.P.A. Nominee, Is Short on Environmental Experience
Mr. Zeldin, a Trump loyalist, would be charged with dismantling climate rules and perhaps the agency itself. He faced questions from the Senate Thursday.
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Trump announces environmental advisory group led by his former consultant
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Trump avoids punishment for hush-money conviction and calls case ‘terrible experience’
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Trump announces new ambassador, Justice Department, VA nominees
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Warren questions Trump IRS nominee's experience, promotion of tax credit
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Heinrich objects to quick hearing for Trump energy nominee, saying Dems haven’t received financial disclosure
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Warren: Trump expansion talk a distraction from nominees
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Judiciary panel sets hearing date for Trump AG nominee
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Delays fuel GOP blame game over Trump nominees
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Lee announces candidacy for Oakland mayor
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Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees
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Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
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