GOP-Led Senate May Complicate Biden Choice For EPA Administrator

The chances that Republicans will retain control of the Senate next year may complicate President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for EPA administrator, especially given concerns from some that the most-discussed potential nominee, California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chairwoman Mary Nichols, could face difficulties winning confirmation. While many sources say Nichols is not a radical and has a track record of working with industry during her long career at CARB -- and at EPA before that -- others say Republicans may successfully...