Senate Republicans question EPA nominee Gina McCarthy

As head of the agency's air pollution branch, she oversaw sweeping regulations to reduce emissions from cars and power plants.WASHINGTON — President Obama's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, Gina McCarthy, faced tough questioning from Senate Republicans at her confirmation hearing Thursday, in a clear signal to the White House that they will continue fighting environmental regulations as vigorously as they did in the first term.

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