Senior Democrat on Senate Ag has ‘strong concerns’ about Clovis’ qualifications
President Trump’s choice for USDA chief scientist, college professor Sam Clovis, appears to lack the credentials for the job, said Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, the senior Democrat on the Agriculture Committee, which will vote on the nomination. The Union of Concerned Scientists said Clovis, “a vocal climate denier…is an unacceptable and illegal choice for this important… » Read More
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