Deb Haaland concluded her Interior secretary confirmation hearing today, seemingly on her way to making history despite significant Republican opposition. Pressed by GOP lawmakers about her previously articulated energy and environmental positions, Haaland frequently cited the countervailing obligations and limits that would be imposed by a Cabinet secretary position. "I will tend to support President Biden's positions, and if I am confirmed as secretary, it is his agenda that I would seek to move forward," Haaland repeated today.
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