Burford resigns from EPA amid congressional probes
Anne McGill Burford steps down as head of the Environmental Protection Agency under pressure from Congress. Investigations into EPA operations and the Superfund program continue, with lawmakers pledging to uncover all facts and potential misuses. Reagan accepted the resignation, praising her service despite the turmoil.
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Reagan Eyes EPA Successor After Burford Turmoil
President Reagan will begin a search today for a successor to Anne McGill Burford as EPA head. Senators warn the pick must have credibility and environmental sympathy, while career EPA staff worry about reform and a shaken agency after years of cuts and turmoil.
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