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| Rick Perry confirmed as Energy secretary |
| 2017-03-03 |
| [USATODAY] The Senate has confirmed former Texas governor Rick Perry to serve as Energy secretary under President Trump. The vote was 62-37 on Thursday. Perry -- who once pledged to eliminate the department -- has repeatedly promised be an advocate for the agency and to protect the nation’s nuclear stockpile. Perry also has said he’d rely on federal scientists, including those who work on climate change. Perry has said he’ll work to develop American energy in all forms -- from oil, gas and nuclear power to renewable sources such as wind and solar power. Democrats say they accept Perry’s disavowal of his 2011 pledge to abolish the Energy Department. But they’re worried he may not stand up to GOP proposals to slash the department’s budget. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 Ricky's now got what he always wanted, an office in DC. It's all downhill from here. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2017-03-03 17:15 |
| #2 C'mon, Tex. He was on Dancing with the Stars. Give him a chance. |
| Posted by: Abu Uluque 2017-03-03 11:33 |
| #1 Ol' Rick overstayed his welcome here in Texas. I don't think he remembers what it's like to actually have a real job |
| Posted by: Texhooey 2017-03-03 01:55 |