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Senate to Scrutinize Trump's Energy & Environment Nominees, Including NRC's Ho Nieh

Get ready for a week of intense scrutiny. The Senate is set to evaluate President Trump's picks for crucial energy and environment roles, including nuclear expert Ho Nieh.

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Senate to Scrutinize Trump's Energy & Environment Nominees, Including NRC's Ho Nieh

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is set to question Ho Nieh this week. Nieh, a Republican, has been nominated for a position at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The committee will also consider more than a dozen of President Donald Trump's energy and environment nominees, including Michael Douglas for the EPA office.

Ho Nieh brings a wealth of experience to the table. Before his nomination, he had already made a mark in both academia and industry. His extensive background in nuclear regulation is further bolstered by his multiple senior roles at the NRC, where he has been serving since 1997.

This week, the Senate will delve into Nieh's credentials, along with those of other nominees. Michael Douglas, tapped to oversee the EPA office for pesticide and chemical evaluations, will also face the committee. The hearings aim to scrutinize the qualifications and views of these nominees before they potentially assume critical roles in shaping U.S. energy and environmental policies in the United States.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's hearings this week will provide a crucial opportunity to evaluate the credentials and perspectives of President Trump's nominees for key energy and environment positions. Ho Nieh's extensive experience in nuclear regulation and Michael Douglas' background in chemical evaluations will be under the microscope as the Senate considers their suitability for the roles in the United States.

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