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Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief, Expected to Roll Back Climate Rules
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The U.S. Senate confirmed former New York Congressman and Army veteran Lee Zeldin as the 17th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday in a 56-42 vote. Zeldin, who represented New York's First Congressional District for eight years, was nominated by President Donald Trump and is expected to play a key role in rolling back environmental regulations, including those aimed at addressing climate change. Supporters praised Zeldin's commitment to balancing environmental protection with economic growth and promoting energy independence. The confirmation saw bipartisan support, with Democrats Mark Kelly (AZ), John Fetterman (PA), and Ruben Gallego (AZ) voting in favor.