GOP Steps Up Opposition To Confirming McCarthy As EPA Administrator

摘要

Senate Republicans are ramping up their opposition to EPA air chief Gina McCarthy's bid to be the next agency administrator despite initial suggestions she would win confirmation, with several GOP senators seeking to delay a vote on the nominee until McCarthy addresses their push for agreements on new EPA "transparency" measures. The call by eight Republicans on the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee to delay a panel confirmation vote - tentatively slated for May 8 - comes as Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) is vowing to indefinitely continue his hold blocking McCarthy's nomination from a full Senate vote in the event a majority of EPW approves her. And top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has outlined major concerns over confirming the candidate.