Rep. Haaland: Cabinet Pick 'Would Mean A Lot To Indian Country'
4 years, 1 month ago

Rep. Haaland: Cabinet Pick 'Would Mean A Lot To Indian Country'

NPR  

Rep. Haaland: Cabinet Pick 'Would Mean A Lot To Indian Country' Enlarge this image toggle caption Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Green New Deal Network Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Green New Deal Network As President-elect Joe Biden continues to assemble his advisers and Cabinet, one name being floated could add another historic first to his administration. Politico reported Thursday that dozens of House Democrats sent a letter to Biden's transition team endorsing New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland for interior secretary. "First of all, it would mean a lot to Indian Country," Haaland told NPR's Rachel Martin, when asked about the potential nomination. "Our belief is that Representative Haaland will help facilitate the Biden/Harris vision for dealing with climate change, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in Indian Country, ensuring an effective economic just recovery plan for Tribes and communities, overseeing the protection of public lands and fulfilling all treaty and statutory obligations."

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Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tenure and tradition amid policy challenges
1 year, 6 months ago

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tenure and tradition amid policy challenges

LA Times  

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, photographed June 12 in Albuquerque, became the first Native American Cabinet member when she was sworn in as Interior secretary in 2021. Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico did not get a response from Haaland when he asked when the first utility-scale offshore wind projects would be permitted Politics Interior nominee Deb Haaland questioned on …

US Interior Secretary Haaland reflects on tenure and tradition amid policy challenges
1 year, 6 months ago

US Interior Secretary Haaland reflects on tenure and tradition amid policy challenges

Associated Press  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It was never about making history for Deb Haaland, but rather making her parents proud. Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico did not get a response from Haaland when asking when the first utility-scale offshore wind projects would be permitted Haaland said she had an idea of what the Cabinet job might entail, having served in …

Deb Haaland makes history as first Native American Cabinet secretary
3 years, 10 months ago

Deb Haaland makes history as first Native American Cabinet secretary

Raw Story  

The Senate on Monday confirmed Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico to head the Interior Department, marking the first time in U.S. history that a Native American will be Cabinet secretary of an executive branch agency. President Joe Biden has pledged to make his Cabinet secretaries — a president's inner circle — the most diverse group in history, and Haaland's …

Haaland OK’d at Interior, 1st Native American Cabinet head
3 years, 10 months ago

Haaland OK’d at Interior, 1st Native American Cabinet head

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday confirmed New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, making her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet department and the first to lead the federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation’s tribes for nearly two centuries. “And no, it should not have taken more than 200 years for a Native …

Deb Haaland Makes History As First Native American Cabinet Secretary
3 years, 10 months ago

Deb Haaland Makes History As First Native American Cabinet Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Senate on Monday confirmed Rep. Deb Haaland, a member of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe of New Mexico, as the 54th secretary of the Interior Department, the massive federal agency that oversees roughly one-fifth of all land in the U.S. Haaland, 60, makes history as the first Native American Cabinet secretary and the first Native American …

Deb Haaland Confirmed As 1st Native American Interior Secretary
3 years, 10 months ago

Deb Haaland Confirmed As 1st Native American Interior Secretary

NPR  

Deb Haaland Confirmed As 1st Native American Interior Secretary Enlarge this image toggle caption Jim Watson/AP Jim Watson/AP Deb Haaland, a member of New Mexico's Laguna Pueblo, has become the first Native American Cabinet secretary in U.S. history. Republican lawmakers grilled her over those stances during her confirmation hearing in an effort to portray her as a radical choice to …

Deb Haaland confirmed as first Indigenous US interior secretary
3 years, 10 months ago

Deb Haaland confirmed as first Indigenous US interior secretary

Al Jazeera  

Haaland, one of the first Native American women elected to US Congress, is a ‘powerhouse, inspiring’ leader, advocacy group says. The US Senate has confirmed Representative Deb Haaland as secretary of the interior, making the New Mexico politician the first Indigenous person to head a cabinet agency in the history of the United States. Echo Hawk called Haaland, one of …

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden as 55 with Indian descent get key posts
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian-Americans taking over US, says Biden as 55 with Indian descent get key posts

India Today  

Indian-Americans are taking over the country, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, referring to the high number of people from the community getting a place in his administration. Indian-American women appointed by Biden include Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, State Department; Mala Adiga: Policy Director to Dr Jill Biden; Aisha Shah: …

Collins to back Haaland for Interior, sealing her approval
3 years, 10 months ago

Collins to back Haaland for Interior, sealing her approval

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Wednesday she will support New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be Interior secretary, the first Republican senator to publicly back a nominee set to become the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency. The announcement makes Haaland’s confirmation by the Senate nearly certain and follows Haaland’s endorsement last week by Democratic Sen. …

Native American nominee’s grilling raises questions on bias
3 years, 10 months ago

Native American nominee’s grilling raises questions on bias

Associated Press  

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — When Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso snapped at Deb Haaland during her confirmation hearing, many in Indian Country were incensed. The exchange, coupled with descriptions of the Interior secretary nominee as “radical” — by other white, male Republicans — left some feeling Haaland is being treated differently because she is a Native American woman. Before the congresswoman …

Native American nominee's grilling raises questions on bias
3 years, 10 months ago

Native American nominee's grilling raises questions on bias

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The exchange, coupled with descriptions of the Interior secretary nominee as “radical” — by …

Manchin says he’ll vote for Haaland for interior secretary
3 years, 10 months ago

Manchin says he’ll vote for Haaland for interior secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said Wednesday that he will vote for New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to serve as interior secretary, clearing the way for her likely approval as the first Native American to head a Cabinet agency. “While we do not agree on every issue, she reaffirmed her …

Interior nominee Haaland questioned on drilling, pipelines
3 years, 10 months ago

Interior nominee Haaland questioned on drilling, pipelines

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Interior Department faced sharp questions from Republicans Tuesday over what several called her “radical” ideas that include opposition to fracking and the Keystone XL oil pipeline. He displayed a large chart featuring a quote from last November, before Haaland was selected to lead Interior, in which she said: “If I had …

Interior nominee Haaland vows ‘balance’ on energy, climate
3 years, 10 months ago

Interior nominee Haaland vows ‘balance’ on energy, climate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Oil and natural gas will continue to play a major role in America for years to come, even as the Biden administration seeks to conserve public lands and address climate change, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Interior Department pledges. Deb Haaland, a New Mexico congresswoman named to lead the Interior Department, said she is committed to …

AP sources: Biden to pick Rep. Haaland as interior secretary
4 years ago

AP sources: Biden to pick Rep. Haaland as interior secretary

Associated Press  

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, according to two people familiar with the decision, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation’s tribes for generations. With Haaland’s nomination, Indigenous people will for the first time see …

AP source: Biden to pick Rep. Haaland as interior secretary
4 years ago

AP source: Biden to pick Rep. Haaland as interior secretary

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb …

Biden Picks Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary
4 years ago

Biden Picks Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Rep. Deb Haaland, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe, to serve as secretary of the interior. “The nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland ― a champion of the environment and of Native people ― heralds a new era of conservation, progress, and healing in the Department of the Interior …

In Historic Move, Biden To Pick Native American Rep. Haaland As Interior Secretary
4 years ago

In Historic Move, Biden To Pick Native American Rep. Haaland As Interior Secretary

NPR  

In Historic Move, Biden To Pick Native American Rep. Haaland As Interior Secretary Enlarge this image toggle caption Juan Labreche/AP Juan Labreche/AP Updated at 9:37 p.m. "Responsible energy development on federal lands is a vital part of our state's economy," the group said in a statement. "The policies enacted by the next Interior Secretary," it said, "will determine how much …

Nancy Pelosi Gives Biden Her Blessing To Pick Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary
4 years ago

Nancy Pelosi Gives Biden Her Blessing To Pick Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary

Huff Post  

Under that scenario, the maximum amount of time from her resignation to a special election would be roughly three months. And New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, which Haaland represents, is solidly Democratic: Biden won it by 23 percentage points in November. Pelosi’s latest statement suggests that whatever obstacle she and House Democratic leaders may have presented to Biden picking Haaland …

Deb Haaland Is Joe Biden's 'Leading Candidate' For Interior Secretary
4 years, 1 month ago

Deb Haaland Is Joe Biden's 'Leading Candidate' For Interior Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Deb Haaland is the front-runner to be President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for interior secretary, a source familiar with the selection process tells HuffPost. And Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill declined to say whether Pelosi supports Haaland potentially taking the interior secretary post. In terms of timing of an interior secretary announcement, the source familiar with the selection …

Tribes Want Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary. Some Biden Advisers Are Trying To Thwart Her.
4 years, 1 month ago

Tribes Want Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary. Some Biden Advisers Are Trying To Thwart Her.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING For weeks, leaders of Native American tribes all over the country have been urging President-elect Joe Biden to pick Rep. Deb Haaland to be his interior secretary. Why would you start a new transition that way?” Holsey is one of 150 tribal leaders who privately wrote to Biden last week in support of Haaland for interior secretary. …

Dozens Of Lawmakers Urge Biden To Pick Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary
4 years, 1 month ago

Dozens Of Lawmakers Urge Biden To Pick Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Dozens of members of Congress, including some Republicans, are urging President-elect Joe Biden to pick Rep. Deb Haaland to be his Interior Secretary ― and make some history in the process. Haaland, the chair of House Natural Resources subcommittee with oversight authority for the Interior Department, made history in 2018 as one of just two Native American …

Deb Haaland: 'Of Course' I'd Be Interested In Being Biden's Interior Secretary
4 years, 2 months ago

Deb Haaland: 'Of Course' I'd Be Interested In Being Biden's Interior Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Deb Haaland made history in 2018 as one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, along with Rep. Sharice Davids. “We’ve never had a Native American serve in any Cabinet position,” Bryan Newland, tribal chairman of the Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan and a lead organizer on the letter, said Tuesday. Haaland …

We're Finally Going To Have Native American Women In Congress
6 years, 2 months ago

We're Finally Going To Have Native American Women In Congress

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Two Native American women won their congressional races on Tuesday night, making history as the first female indigenous candidates heading to the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrat Deb Haaland, an enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, swept to an easy victory in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, a heavily Democratic district with an open …

US midterms 2018: The candidates who made history
6 years, 2 months ago

US midterms 2018: The candidates who made history

Al Jazeera  

From the first Muslim congresswomen to the first openly gay governor of a US state, we look at who’s making history. “It is the end of one-party rule in the United States, thank God, and the beginning of a new Democratic Party: Younger, browner, cooler, more women, more veterans.” As results from Tuesday’s votes continue to stream in, here are …

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