On Dec. 17, President-elect Joe Biden announced Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM) as his choice for Secretary of Interior, marking the first time a Native American will serve in the position, if confirmed by the Senate.
The Native American congresswoman from New Mexico has worked across the aisle and is backed by environmentalists.
We need a person like Congresswoman Haaland to build a stronger relationship between the federal government and tribal nations. The Secretary of the Interior oversees the management and conservation of federal lands.
"A dream come true for fossil fuel companies, but a nightmare for the American people."
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