Obama Picks Unknown Quantity to Head Pipeline Safety Agency

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By Lisa SongJun 2, 2015, 7:00 am41 pts
If confirmed, Dominguez would take over an underfunded, understaffed and beleaguered agency that has faced criticism of cozy ties with industry. By Lisa Song The nomination of Marie Therese Dominguez, President Obama's pick to lead the federal agency that oversees pipelines, was greeted with surprise and…

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