Majority of US Senate votes to confirm Zeldin as EPA head
- The Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency with a vote of 56-42, supporting President Donald Trump's agenda to roll back environmental regulations.
- Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse criticized Zeldin, stating he is the wrong man for the job and highlighting concerns about his alignment with fossil fuel interests.
- The Trump administration is expected to reverse previous environmental justice goals and prioritize economic initiatives, raising concerns among environmental advocates.
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Senate Confirms Ex-GOP Congressman Zeldin as New EPA Head
The Senate confirmed former GOP congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. His nomination, put forth by President Donald Trump, comes after Zeldin’s eight-year service representing New York’s 1st Congressional District. His recent attempt to become governor of New York was a close race, losing by a mere five percentage points in a predominantly Democratic state. Zeldin also holds the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Arm…
Zeldin is the New Head of the EPA
(NAFB.com) – Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Zeldin will work closely on the EPA’s mission. Zeldin says he’s honored to be the 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. “We will take great strides to defend every American’s access to clean air, clean water, and clean land,” he said. “We’ll maintain and expand the gold standard of environmental stewardship and…
Zeldin Takes the Helm at Trump's EPA Amid Industry Pressure for Regulatory Rollbacks
Lee Zeldin has been sworn in as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 17th administrator, inheriting an agency that the power industry sees as increasingly central to the future of […] The post Zeldin Takes the Helm at Trump’s EPA Amid Industry Pressure for Regulatory Rollbacks appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Zeldin confirmed to lead EPA
With new leadership at the EPA, the trucking industry said it is hopeful for a “commonsense” approach. Lee Zeldin was confirmed on Wednesday, Jan. 29 to serve as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 17th administrator. The Senate voted 56-42 in favor of the former Republican congressman from New York. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said it looks forward to working with Zeldin to create practical policies for small-busin…
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