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“CONFIRMATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Senate section on pages S4882 on Aug. 4, 2020.
The Department oversees energy policies and is involved in how the US handles nuclear programs. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department's misguided energy regulations have caused large losses to consumers for decades.
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CONFIRMATION
Executive nomination confirmed by the Senate August 4, 2020:
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
MARK WESLEY MENEZES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF ENERGY
