Senate EPW approves Corps nominee by voice vote

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) approved President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Army Corps of Engineers in a unanimous voice vote on Dec. 13, clearing the way for what appears to be all-but-certain approval from the full Senate because Democrats and Republicans both support confirming him. EPW Chairman Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) and ranking member Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) voiced support for Corps nominee R.D. James at a committee business meeting before joining the vote to...