Senate Moves ahead on Key Confirmations

Deputy Secretary of Energy nominee Dan Brouillette was confirmed by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on June 6 by a vote of 17-6. His nomination will now move to the Senate floor. 

Next up are the nominations for NRC commissioners. On June 7 the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a hearing on Kristine Svinicki's reappointment as well as nominations for Annie Caputo and David Wright.