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Portman Mulling Blockage of Nominee for Senior DOE Post

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Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee member Rob Portman (R-Ohio) is considering whether to block the confirmation of Victoria Baecher Wassmer to be under secretary of energy for management and performance, largely because of what yesterday he said were…

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