Norton vows to protect environment in Interior post
At her confirmation hearing Gale Norton frames herself as a passionate conservationist and pledges to enforce environmental protections as Interior secretary. Senator Bingaman predicts Norton will secure bipartisan support, while Norton rejects past controversial remarks and asserts private property rights do not trump environmental rules.
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Veneman vows pro America agenda as first woman USDA secretary
California Governor Bob Veneman, nominated by President-elect Bush, pledges to push a pro American agriculture agenda covering family farms trade ethanol food safety and small producers rights. Senators Harkin and Grassley praise credentials and urge early confirmation votes while urging action on farm bill reform and antitrust oversight. No opposition voiced.
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Senate panel urges Powell's confirmation
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee recommended Colin Powell be confirmed as secretary of state in the incoming Bush administration. The resolution passed unanimously by voice vote with nine members present, and Biden praised the move as unanimous. full Senate action could come on Saturday.
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Judge Ronnie White accuses Ashcroft of distorting record
A Missouri judge testified that John Ashcroft distorted his record to block a federal court nomination. Democrats allege political gain while Republicans defend Ashcroft citing legal disputes not race. The hearings continue amid potential filibuster talk and party divisions.
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Thompson backs Medicare reform but pushes broader overhaul
Tom Thompson pledged support for Bush's prescription drug plan for poor seniors while urging a wider Medicare overhaul. At his confirmation hearing as health secretary nominee, lawmakers pressed for broader drug coverage beyond aid for the poor, arguing the program should benefit all seniors. John Breaux warned against limiting coverage to the needy.
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