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EPA: Former McCarthy skeptic signals 2nd-round battle over nomination

2013-03-06 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

E and E: Environmental and industry sources alike have praised current U.S. EPA air chief Gina McCarthy, President Obama's pick to head the agency, for her regulatory knowledge, straight-shooting personality and willingness to engage all sides. But McCarthy's open style may not matter when it comes to her confirmation in the Senate, since the process offers Republicans one of their best opportunities to weigh in on Obama's environmental regulations. "I have great reservations about her," Sen. John Barrasso...

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Will Republicans block EPA chief nominee Gina McCarthy?

2013-03-06 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Christian Science Monitor: President Obama's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency has some believing the administration is redoubling its efforts to slow climate change. That may complicate the confirmation process for Gina McCarthy, as Republicans and coal-state Democrats size up the longtime state and federal environmental policymaker. Already, some on the right are expressing their displeasure. This nomination represents a missed opportunity for the President to chart a new course that balances environmental...

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Obama names McCarthy to top EPA post; selection of 'straight-shooter' draws praise

2013-03-06 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Bloomberg: President Obama's selection of Gina McCarthy March 4 to be the Environmental Protection Agency's next administrator drew compliments from environmental advocates and industry sources, who described her as a pragmatist who listens to all interest groups. McCarthy, the agency's assistant administrator for air and radiation, has overseen some of the most stringent air regulations in recent history, and while industry groups have not always supported the rules, they acknowledge she has been open to...

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McCarthy Nominated Head Of EPA

2013-03-04 18:40:00| OGI

In a sign that the Obama administration will likely use the EPA as an enforcement agency should legislative efforts to reduce carbon emissions fail, Gina McCarthy was nominated as the head of the agency.

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Obama Nominates McCarthy as Next EPA Administrator

2013-03-04 18:28:00| Waste Age

President Barack Obama has nominated as the next administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator of the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. read more

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