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Former lobbyist Andrew Wheeler nears confirmation to run EPA

By Josh Siegel
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Former lobbyist Andrew Wheeler nears confirmation to run EPA

Environmental Protection Agency acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler cleared a key hurdle Wednesday to be confirmed by the Senate to stay on the job.

The Senate voted 52-46 along party lines to end debate on Wheeler’s nomination to continue leading EPA without the acting title, paving the way for his confirmation with a final vote scheduled for Thursday.

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