Senate panel votes down Wheeler nomination; fight not over
2 years, 10 months ago

Senate panel votes down Wheeler nomination; fight not over

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RICHMOND, Va. — A Democrat-controlled committee in the Virginia Senate voted Tuesday against including former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler in the new Republican governor’s Cabinet, though the move is likely not the final say on the matter. The nomination of Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist who led the EPA during the administration of former President Donald Trump and oversaw rollbacks of environmental protections implemented under former President Barack Obama’s administration, sparked an immediate backlash from conservation groups. Former EPA workers and a union representing current agency staff have both urged lawmakers to vote against Wheeler, while some former colleagues of Wheeler’s also weighed in, supporting him. “Today, Democrats delivered another huge blow to Governor Youngkin and his efforts to implement his dangerous agenda by taking the first steps to reject his far-right, Trump-selected Cabinet nominee for Secretary of Natural Resources,” said party spokesperson Gianni Snidle.

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In key vote, Democrats reject Wheeler Cabinet appointment
2 years, 10 months ago

In key vote, Democrats reject Wheeler Cabinet appointment

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Democrats who narrowly control the Virginia Senate stuck together Tuesday and voted unanimously against approving former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler to Republican Gov. On a 21-19 party-line vote, the chamber agreed to an earlier committee amendment that had stripped Wheeler from a resolution containing Youngkin’s Cabinet appointees requiring legislative approval. Wheeler is a former …

Ex-Wheeler colleagues urge his approval to Youngkin cabinet
2 years, 10 months ago

Ex-Wheeler colleagues urge his approval to Youngkin cabinet

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — A group of about 130 former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency employees and others who have worked directly with Andrew Wheeler wrote to the Virginia Senate over the weekend to urge lawmakers to approve the former EPA administrator’s nomination to Republican Gov. Youngkin’s selection of Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist who led the EPA during the administration of …

Youngkin pick Wheeler defends EPA record, criticizes media
2 years, 10 months ago

Youngkin pick Wheeler defends EPA record, criticizes media

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler defended his record Tuesday as he made an initial public appearance before Virginia legislators, who will eventually vote on whether to confirm his appointment to Republican Gov. Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist and U.S. Senate staffer who led the EPA during the latter years of the Trump administration, told …

Ex-EPA workers ask Virginia senators not to confirm Wheeler
2 years, 11 months ago

Ex-EPA workers ask Virginia senators not to confirm Wheeler

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — More than 150 former Environmental Protection Agency employees urged the Virginia Senate on Friday to oppose the nomination of former EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler to GOP Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin’s Cabinet. “As EPA Administrator, Mr. Wheeler pursued an extremist approach, methodically weakening EPA’s ability to protect public health and the environment, instead favoring polluters. The former EPA employees …

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