EPA chief's exit stirs speculation; Views on what type of person should lead EPA vary widely.(Environmental Protection Agency)

Waste News, May, 2003

Byline: Bruce Geiselman Opinions on who should succeed Christie Whitman as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are varied as the industries the EPA oversees. Many consider Whitman a moderate Republican, and some believe the appointment of another moderate Republican could be the best compromise between the environmentalist and business communities.

However, representatives of industry have said they would like to see an Environmental Protection Agency administrator appointed who will cooperate with business rather than confront it on environmental issues. Environmentalists, meanwhile, have challenged the administration to appoint a strong, committed professional to head the EPA, and then accept that person's advice and...

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