Energy and Environment

Former lobbyist Andrew Wheeler nears confirmation to run EPA

By Josh Siegel
Published February 27, 2019 6:20pm ET
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Former lobbyist Andrew Wheeler nears confirmation to run EPA
Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler smiles as he is introduced to speak to EPA staff on Wednesday at EPA Headquarters in Washington. | (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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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