Senate confirms Stevan Pearce to lead Bureau of Land Management
The Senate has confirmed Stevan Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management despite significant opposition from environmentalists and Democrats. Pearce, a former Republican congressman, will oversee a vast amount of federal land and minerals, raising concerns about his past views on public land sales. Critics argue that his history of advocating for the sale of public lands undermines his ability to manage these resources responsibly.
- ▪The Senate voted 46-43 to confirm Stevan Pearce's nomination.
- ▪Pearce will oversee more than 244 million acres of federal land and over 700 million acres of subsurface minerals.
- ▪Environmentalists have criticized Pearce for his past comments advocating for the sale of public lands.
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The Senate confirmed Stevan Pearce on Monday to lead the Bureau of Land Management amid strong opposition from environmentalists and Democrats who criticized his views on selling off public land. The chamber voted 46-43 to confirm Pearce’s nomination along with 48 other presidential nominees as part of an en bloc package. In his new role, Pearce will oversee more than 244 million acres of federal land and over 700 million acres of subsurface minerals. Recommended Stories Trump extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for most vulnerable nations EPA and HHS propose rescinding parts of Biden’s PFAS limits in drinking water NextEra Energy to buy Dominion, creating world’s largest utility Pearce, a former Republican congressman from New Mexico, received some pushback from Democrats during his…
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