Watt vows to preserve lands amid energy push
James G. Watt told the Senate committee he would safeguard the nation's lands and beauty while accelerating orderly development of energy and water resources on more than 422 million acres of federal land. He urged consolidation and adherence to existing laws, arguing for steady Interior Department management. Environmental groups warned of conflicts of interest and an anti conservation bias, while supporters cited his stated balance of development with protection.
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Lewis backs phased cut in mass transit subsidies
U S secretary of transportation nominee Andrew L Lewis Jr told a Senate panel he favors a phased reduction in federal subsidies for mass transit operations while supporting continued federal aid for capital needs like buses. He urged transit systems to fund daily operations from fare revenues, relying on local or state subsidies only. He also called for capping auto regulation with cost benefit reviews, citing diminishing returns.
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