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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Department of the Interior Nominations
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing on May 2, 2019, to consider the nominations of Mark Lee Greenblatt for and Daniel Jorjani for of the Department of the Interior. The session also included a formal recognition of long-time committee staff member David Brooks for his 30 years of service.
This hearing is a procedural step in the confirmation process for two high-level officials who oversee legal and investigative operations at the Department of the Interior, which manages federal lands and natural resources.
Who It Affects
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Mark Lee Greenblatt
He is the subject of a nomination hearing for a federal appointment.
Daniel Jorjani
He is the subject of a nomination hearing for a federal appointment.
Key Facts
- The Committee held a hearing on May 2, 2019, to consider the nominations of Mark Lee Greenblatt and Daniel Jorjani.
- Mark Lee Greenblatt was nominated for the position of Inspector General of the Department of the Interior.
- Daniel Jorjani was nominated for the position of Solicitor of the Department of the Interior.
- The hearing took place in Room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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- The Committee recognized staff member David Brooks for 30 years of service to the Committee.
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Staff Tenure Recognition
The hearing transcript highlights the significant institutional knowledge of long-term committee staff, specifically noting David Brooks' 30-year tenure.
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