Remember REI co-op?
Tree hugging, conservationist minded outdoor gear store?
Well read this:
WASHINGTON—The Senate approved the nomination of REI Chief Executive Sally Jewell to head the U.S. Interior Department, giving President Barack Obama an easy win in his first effort to appoint new leaders at his energy and environment agencies.
Ms. Jewell won confirmation by a vote of 87 to 11 Wednesday. Among the lawmakers voting against her nomination was Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky).
Ms. Jewell's appointment marks her first foray into government office following eight years at the helm of the Washington-based REI, an outdoor-equipment retailer.
Ms. Jewell generally enjoyed support from both Democrats and Republicans, in large part because her diverse resume offers something for both parties to embrace. Before joining REI, she worked at an oil company and a bank, and she currently serves on the board of a national parks conservation group.
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Does not look good for those of us who are trying to make sure we ALL have access to the national forests and public lands
Tree hugging, conservationist minded outdoor gear store?
Well read this:
WASHINGTON—The Senate approved the nomination of REI Chief Executive Sally Jewell to head the U.S. Interior Department, giving President Barack Obama an easy win in his first effort to appoint new leaders at his energy and environment agencies.
Ms. Jewell won confirmation by a vote of 87 to 11 Wednesday. Among the lawmakers voting against her nomination was Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky).
Ms. Jewell's appointment marks her first foray into government office following eight years at the helm of the Washington-based REI, an outdoor-equipment retailer.
Ms. Jewell generally enjoyed support from both Democrats and Republicans, in large part because her diverse resume offers something for both parties to embrace. Before joining REI, she worked at an oil company and a bank, and she currently serves on the board of a national parks conservation group.
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Does not look good for those of us who are trying to make sure we ALL have access to the national forests and public lands
