March 25, 2023

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Wheeler: EPA’s Proposed Budget Cut ‘Common-sense’

Mar 11, 2019
Tom Kleckner
By Tom Kleckner HOUSTON — EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Monday defended the Trump administration’s proposed 31% cut to his agency’s budget, saying it’s a "common-sense budget proposal." "We can accomplish our mission at that level," Wheeler said, following an appearance at CERAWeek by IHS Markit. "It takes out some...
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Wheeler Confirmed to EPA on 52-47 Vote

Feb 28, 2019
Rich Heidorn Jr.
By Rich Heidorn Jr. The Senate on Thursday confirmed former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA administrator on a 52-47 vote. Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler waits to testify at his Senate confirmation hearing in January. | © RTO Insider Wheeler, who has been serving as acting administrator since the...
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Senate EPW Committee Advances Wheeler Nomination

Feb 5, 2019
Michael Brooks
By Michael Brooks The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Tuesday voted 11-10 along party lines to advance the nomination of Andrew Wheeler to be EPA administrator to the full Senate. Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler at his confirmation hearing in January. | © RTO Insider Wheeler, who has...
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Dems Press EPA’s Wheeler on Climate at Confirmation Hearing

Jan 16, 2019
Rich Heidorn Jr.
By Rich Heidorn Jr. WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats pressed acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on the agency’s efforts to reverse Obama administration policies on vehicle and power plant emissions Wednesday, complaining he failed to demonstrate a sense of urgency to address climate change. Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler | ©...
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