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Nominee Wright pledges ethics disclosures, visits to labs and support for transmission reforms
Summary
At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Mr. Wright, the nominee for secretary, pledged to visit India and Los Alamos National Laboratory if confirmed, said he has submitted ethics disclosures and will avoid conflicts, and expressed support for transmission-permitting reforms and continued DOE support for grid projects.
Mr. Wright, the nominee for secretary of energy, told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that he would visit both India and Los Alamos National Laboratory during his first year if confirmed and that he has submitted ethics disclosures and will take steps to avoid conflicts of interest.
The exchange opened when a senator asked, “Will you commit to visiting both India and Los Alamos National Labs in your 1st year if you're confirmed to secretary?” Wright responded, “I will absolutely commit to visit those 2 prestigious and hallowed institutions, and I would coordinate love to coordinate with your staff.”
The senator asked Wright about divestment plans and…
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