Gina McCarthy was confirmed as the new administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). McCarthy's appointment by President Obama was held up for 4V2 months, as well as other presidential appointees. The Senate reached agreement this week to limit filibusters on presidential appointees and confirmed McCarthy on July 18. "On behalf of paper and wood products manufacturers, I commend the Senate for voting to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new administrator for the EPA," American Forest & Paper Association pres/ CEO Donna Harman said after the confirmation.
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