President-Elect Bush's Choice of Ms. Whitman to Head EPA Wins Strong Endorsement Throughout the Chemical Industry.(New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman)(Brief Article)

Chemical Market Reporter, January, 2001 by HESS, GLENN

REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR Christine Todd Whitman of New Jersey, President-elect George W. Bush's choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has won a strong endorsement from the chemical industry and muted praise from environmentalists. Gov. Whitman's nomination is expected to be easily confirmed by the Senate early next year, according to Capitol Hill observers.

She enjoys strong support from the business community, including the chemical industry, one of New Jersey's largest employers. Most environmental groups also view her appointment as a positive move. "Gov. Whitman's stewardship of the environment in New Jersey and her record of working together with people of diverse points of view have yielded impressive results," says American...

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