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NFC: Fw: River Policy Update, Week of January 8, 2001
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American Rivers Policy Update
January 8, 2001
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BUSH ADMINISTRATION CABINET NOMINATIONS
The Committee will hold the following nomination hearings for
incoming Cabinet members:
Administrator of the EPA-Designate Christine Todd Whitman
Environment and Public Works Committee
Tuesday, January 16, 9:00 a.m., Dirksen Senate Office Building-406.
Secretary of Energy-Designate Spencer Abraham
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Thursday, January 18, 9:00 a.m., Dirksen Senate Office Building-106.
Secretary of Interior-Designate Gale A. Norton
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Thursday, January 18, 2:00 p.m., Dirksen Senate Office Building-106.
(If needed, Friday, January 19, 9:00 a.m., Hart Senate Office
Building-216)*
*Extra time has been scheduled to accommodate the traditionally large
volume of specific questions asked by Members of States with
significant amounts of public lands.
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UPCOMING EVENTS ON THE HOUSE AND SENATE FLOORS:
The House is in recess. The House will next convene at 10 a.m. (EST)
on Saturday, January 20, 2001 for the inauguration of the President
of the United States.
The Senate is in recess. The Senate will next convene at 3 p.m.
(EST) on Saturday, January 20, 2001 for the inauguration of the
President of the United States.
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TAKE ACTION
Follow the latest American Rivers Action Alerts and Press Releases!
Take action to help save America's rivers. Visit
www.americanrivers.org/takeaction today!
CURRENT ACTION ALERTS:
* Stop Hydropower Bills That Would Weaken River Protections!
* Victory Within Reach on White Clay Creek!
* Help Save Washington D.C.'s Rock Creek!
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JOBS
American Rivers currently has a number of job openings. See our
employment page for the following opportunities:
* Online Community Manager
* Director of Government Affairs
* Corps Reform Campaign Director
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QUESTIONS? Contact Jamie Mierau, Assistant to the VP for
Conservation, at 202-347-7550 X3003.
Legislative information taken from sources including: Thomas,
Congressional Greensheets, Greenwire and The Washington Post.