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Dixon Wavers on Watt for Interior in Reagan Cabinet
Illinois Senator Alan Dixon says he remains uncertain about backing James Watt for secretary of the interior. Dixon plans to vote to confirm most Reagan Cabinet picks except Watt and Haig, citing open-minded scrutiny of Watt amid environmentalist opposition tied to the Mountain States Legal Foundation. The hearings, led by Senator Charles Percy, start Friday as Dixon weighs whether Watt can balance past advocacy with future office.
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