Carol Browner stepping down as Obama's climate and energy czar
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 01:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Industry lobbyists hope the controversial aide's departure means the White House is easing its stance on environmental regulation.Carol Browner, President Obama's controversial climate and energy czar, will step down soon, White House officials said Tuesday, in a move that some energy lobbyists saw as another signal that the administration wants to make amends with an alienated business community by reconsidering environmental regulation.