The GOP-led U.S. Senate today confirmed ex-coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to run Environmental Protection Agency, in a 52-47 vote mostly along party lines.
Wheeler has been serving as “acting” administrator of Trump's EPA since Scott Pruitt resigned over alleged ethics violations in July, 2018.
On the GOP side, only Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) opposed Wheeler, and voted against him. She described his policies as “not in the best interest of our environment and public health."
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Senate Republicans just overrode bipartisan opposition to confirm ex-coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to be Trump Administration's next EPA Administrator.
As with Wheeler's predecessor Scott Pruitt, it will be vital that Congress exercise oversight. House Democrats will be vigilant. https://t.co/U6ytctesl3
— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) February 28, 2019
Andrew Wheeler, former energy lobbyist, confirmed as nation’s top environmental official. w/@eilperin https://t.co/oP2J628U5n
— Brady Dennis (@brady_dennis) February 28, 2019
PHOTO: (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler addresses staff at EPA headquarters in Washington, U.S., July 11, 2018. REUTERS/Ting Shen
