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UPDATE 1-McCarthy's Republican history should smooth path to EPA

March 4, 2013 17:45
* Obama picks former Romney official to lead EPA * Energy industry not expected to fight nomination * Climate change, power plant rules will be big fights By Patrick Rucker WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - After a long career in public service including work for two Republican governors, Gina McCarthy is expected to win confirmation as the next head of the Environmental Protection Agency, thanks to her reputation as a practical, fix-it regulator.

With Republican credentials, McCarthy expected to win EPA post

March 4, 2013 15:01
* Obama picks former Romney official to lead EPA * Energy industry not expected to fight nomination * Climate change, power plant rules will be big fights By Patrick Rucker WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - After a long career in public service including work for two Republican governors, Gina McCarthy is expected to win confirmation as the next head of the Environmental Protection Agency, thanks to her reputation as a popular, fix-it regulator.

U.S. EPA's McCarthy mum on new job, says states to lead climate rules

February 21, 2013 21:00
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Gina McCarthy, said to be U.S. President Barack Obama's choice as the nation's top environmental regulator, avoided questions about a potential promotion on Thursday but said states will play a key role in shaping federal regulations at an energy and climate policy forum. McCarthy, assistant administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Air and Radiation since 2009, was tightlipped about whether Obama will nominate her as the EPA's next administrator.
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