Senator Assails Bernhardt on Ethics at Hearing on Interior Secretary Nomination

The New York Times

David Bernhardt, the president’s choice to lead the Interior Department and its current acting secretary, faced questions from senators, including a stinging rebuke from Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon, who told Bernhardt, “You’re just another corrupt official.” Meanwhile, Republican Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said the nominee’s qualifications are “unparalleled.” 

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