Energy and Environment

Senate sets vote for Pruitt as Trump’s EPA chief

By John Siciliano
Published February 16, 2017 4:34pm ET
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Senate sets vote for Pruitt as Trump’s EPA chief
The vote sets up a final confirmation for Pruitt that could come Friday afternoon. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) | Sue Ogrocki

The Senate voted, 54 to 46, on Thursday to advance President Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt.

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