Wyoming, Montana Senators Oppose Biden Nominee Haaland for Interior Secrtary
Sen. John Barrasso said President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior has espoused anti-fossil fuel views and he and another Senator will oppose her confirmation unless they receive favorable answers to their questions. Barrasso said Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M, espouses “radical views” contrary to responsible energy development, he told E&E News in a prepared statement on Monday. “Her vocal opposition to oil and gas production on federal lands will only encourage President Biden along the illegal and reckless path that he has begun,” Barrasso said. “Representative Haaland must demonstrate that she will follow the law,