November 19, 2021

Senate Makes Historic National Park Service Director Confirmation

Author: Courtney Bublé

The Senate confirmed President Biden’s pick to lead the National Park Service on Thursday night, making him the first confirmed leader in four years and the first-ever Indigenous American to lead the agency.
Biden over the summer announced his nomination of Charles Sams III, most recently a member of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, which promotes reliable energy systems and fish and wildlife programs in the Columbia River Basin. The Senate approved Sams by voice vote on Thursday ni...