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Reports: White House To Withdraw Controversial Nominee For Top Environmental Post

The White House will reportedly pull nominee Kathleen Hartnett White to lead the Council on Environmental Quality. White has drawn criticism for her comments on climate change.
The White House reportedly will withdraw its controversial nominee, Kathleen Hartnett White, to lead the Council on Environmental Quality.

According to multiple media outlets, the White House plans to withdraw its controversial nomination of Kathleen Hartnett White to head the Council on Environmental Quality.

the decision to drop Hartnett White's nomination. Citing anonymous administration says Harnett's nomination couldn't win enough favorable support, "with some Senate Republicans raising questions about her expertise."

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