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“CONFIRMATIONS” mentioning the Department of Interior was published in the Senate section on pages S6030 on Aug. 7.
The Department oversees more than 500 million acres of land. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the department has contributed to a growing water crisis and holds many lands which could be better managed.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
CONFIRMATIONS
Executive nominations confirmed by the Senate August 7, 2021:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
CHRISTOPHER PAUL MAIER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BRYAN TODD NEWLAND, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.
THE JUDICIARY
EUNICE C. LEE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
CARLOS DEL TORO, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
