Posted on 10/09/2020 10:04:07 PM PDT by brownwill6767
Outgoing U.S. Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico tops a list for secretary of the Interior Department for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, according to a national news outlet.
Also being considered is Democratic U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico and U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat and leader of the House committee on natural resources, according to Bloomberg News.
The Interior Department oversees concerns crucial to the West and the nation, including grazing, parks and recreation, and oil and gas extraction on federal land. The agency also oversees coastal drilling, among other environmental concerns.
A spokesman for Udall did not rule out the possibility the longtime senator is being considered for the Cabinet position, which would give the Democrat significant authority over issues of key importance to New Mexico, other states and to environmentalists.
"Right now, Senator Udall is focused on a strong finish to his Senate term, and he’s also working hard to help the Biden-Harris ticket win New Mexico, win the West, and win the election," spokesman Ned Adriance said in an email. "Westerners and Americans all across the country are tired of President Trump’s attacks on our public lands, outdoor economy, and way of life."
(Excerpt) Read more at santafenewmexican.com ...
We need not worry about him in any position.
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