Rep. Deb HaalandDebra HaalandHaaland backers ask Udall to step aside in bid for Interior post Biden picks leave Democrats with slimmest House majority in modern history House Democrats introduce bill to address diversity at State Department MORE (D-N.M.) on Friday stressed the importance of having Native American representation in government […]
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Tribes Want Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary. Some Biden Advisers Are Trying To Thwart Her.
For weeks, leaders of Native American tribes all over the country have been urging President-elect Joe Biden to pick Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to be his interior secretary. So have dozens of members of Congress, including Republicans. But for some reason, some of Biden’s advisers have begun anonymously planting the […]
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Progressives urge Haaland for Interior as short list grows
A coalition of more than 100 left-leaning environmental and social justice groups are pushing President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenLawsuit alleges 200K Georgia voters were wrongly purged from registration list GOP lawmaker blasts incoming freshman over allegations of presidential voter fraud Haaland has competition to be first Native American to lead Interior […]
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Who is Rep. Debra Haaland, a potential candidate for Secretary of the Interior?
President-elect Joe Biden has already unveiled a historic slate of cabinet appointees, including the first Latino head of the Department of Homeland Security and the first woman to head the intelligence community and — potentially — the first woman to lead the Treasury as well. But political pundits are already […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House Democrats push Biden to pick Haaland as next Interior secretary | Trump administration proposal takes aim at bank pledges to avoid fossil fuel financing | Wasserman Schultz pitches climate plan in race to chair Appropriations
TGIF! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. MOMENTUM FOR […]
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Dozens Of Lawmakers Urge Biden To Pick Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary
Dozens of members of Congress, including some Republicans, are urging President-elect Joe Biden to pick Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to be his Interior Secretary ― and make some history in the process. Haaland, the chair of House Natural Resources subcommittee with oversight authority for the Interior Department, made history in […]
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House Democrats push Biden to pick Haaland as next Interior secretary
More than 50 House Democrats are pushing President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenRomney on Trump election tactics: ‘Difficult to imagine a worse, more undemocratic action’ by president Biden promises federal government will pay for National Guard coronavirus work: ‘That should be paid for’ House committee chairs demand briefing from GSA head on […]
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Haaland says Biden will be ‘breath of fresh air’ on Native American issues
Rep. Deb HaalandDebra HaalandUS is far from gender balance in politics despite record year for women candidates Democrats to determine leaders after disappointing election OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Haaland being vetted by Biden team for Interior Secretary | Progressive group slams Biden White House pick over tie to fossil fuel industry | […]
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Haaland being vetted by Biden team for Interior secretary
The Biden transition team is in the process of vetting Rep. Deb HaalandDebra HaalandOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump takes major step toward Alaska wildlife refuge drilling opposed by Biden | Grijalva backs Haaland for Interior Secretary | Obama alumni considered top picks for Biden Energy secretary Grijalva backs Haaland for Interior Secretary […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump takes major step toward Alaska wildlife refuge drilling opposed by Biden | Grijalva backs Haaland for Interior Secretary | Obama alumni considered top picks for Biden Energy secretary
IT’S MONDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. ONWARD AT ANWR: The Trump administration is advancing oil […]
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Grijalva backs Haaland for Interior Secretary
House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is backing fellow committee member Rep. Deb HaalandDebra HaalandDeb Haaland says ‘of course’ she would serve as Interior secretary under Biden OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior shortlist puts focus on New Mexico lawmakers | Progressives criticize Biden transition over volunteer who represented Exxon | […]
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Deb Haaland says ‘of course’ she would serve as Interior secretary under Biden
Rep. Deb HaalandDebra HaalandDeb Haaland says ‘of course’ she would serve as Interior secretary under Biden OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior shortlist puts focus on New Mexico lawmakers | Progressives criticize Biden transition over volunteer who represented Exxon | Trump DOJ appointees stalled investigation into Zinke: report Progressives unveil Biden Cabinet wish […]
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Deb Haaland: ‘Of Course’ I’d Be Interested In Being Biden’s Interior Secretary
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) made history in 2018 as one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, along with Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kansas). Now, dozens of tribal leaders are urging President-elect Joe Biden to make history again by picking Haaland to be his secretary of the interior. […]