EPA Toxics Pick May Not Be Lightning Rod But Will Face Tough Queries

Alexandra Dunn, President Donald Trump's second nominee to serve as EPA's toxics chief, is not likely to face the same level of opposition during her Nov. 29 confirmation hearing that the administration's first nominee, Micheal Dourson, drew in his failed bid but sources expect that Dunn will still face tough questions on the Trump EPA's implementation of the revised federal toxics law and other issues. While Democrats who will control the House in the next Congress have already signaled plans...