Jessica Corbett is a senior editor and staff writer for Common Dreams.
Environment al and public health advocates on Thursday sharply condemned Senate Republicans for a 'shameful' vote confirming ex-coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as administrator of the Environment al Protection Agency . 'Instead of handing him a promotion, the Senate should investigate Wheeler's ties to the fossil fuel industry and halt his dangerous and destructive policies.
'Unlike with some nominees, we do not have to speculate about what Mr. Wheeler will do in office,' she said. 'From his actions as acting administrator for the past eight months, we have clear evidence of his agenda: undermine rules to limit toxic mercury, allow more smog and water pollution, and roll back protections against the threat of climate change. The senators who voted to entrust Mr. Wheeler with our environment know exactly what he will do with that power.
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