Not satisfied with nomination withdrawal, enviros call for immediate ouster of USBLM acting chief

Conservation groups are not satisfied with the White House withdrawing the nomination of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) acting Director William Perry Pendley, demanding he be removed from the agency immediately.

Though his nomination has been withdrawn, the White House has confirmed Pendley will remain in his post — a move already being challenged in lawsuits.

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/512566-conservation-groups-push-lawmakers-to-up-pressure-on-pendley

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