Interior Nominee Moves Closer to Senate Confirmation

摘要

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has cleared the nomination of Sally Jewell President Obama's pick to succeed Ken Salazar as Interior secretary. The panel approved Jewell on March 21 by a 9-3 vote. Jewell's nomination now goes to the fuli Senate. Critics say the former Recreational Equipment Inc. CEO lacks the experience needed to lead the Interior, but environmental groups support her nomination.