Lee Zeldin Confirmed as EPA Administrator Amid Climate Change Concerns

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Lee Zeldin confirmed as EPA administrator with a 56-42 Senate vote.
Zeldin served eight years in Congress, representing New York's 1st District.
He secured funding for Long Island Sound and Plum Island during his tenure.
Democrats questioned Zeldin's knowledge of climate change science during hearings.

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Zeldin's Confirmation Sparks Controversy Over EPA Policies

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Lee Zeldin's confirmation vote was 56 to 42.
Zeldin expected to relax regulations on the fossil fuel industry.
Trump offers federal employees a “deferred resignation” option.
Three Democrats supported Zeldin, including Sen. Mark Kelly.
Kelly stated, “I view him as qualified for this job.”
Concerns raised by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about lobbying.
Trade groups welcomed Zeldin's confirmation, hoping to end “unparalleled regulatory onslaught”.
Acting EPA administrator James Payne dismissed members of key advisory committees.
Barbara Turpin expressed disappointment, stating, “It’s clear now that what used to be the standard process doesn’t exist anymore.”
Experts hope Zeldin will reappoint qualified individuals to advisory panels.

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Lee Zeldin confirmed as EPA head with a 56-42 vote
Zeldin: I have a moral responsibility to be a good steward of the environment
Non-committal on rollback of electric vehicle programs
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: We need an EPA administrator who will take climate change seriously
Senator John Barrasso praised Zeldin's commitment to restore EPA's original mission
League of Conservation Voters gave Zeldin a low score of 14%
Zeldin aims to work with the private sector for sensible regulations

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