{"id":2085953,"date":"2023-10-31T20:35:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T00:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-promotes-official-whose-senate-confirmation-was-tanked-by-manchin\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T20:37:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T00:37:36","slug":"biden-administration-promotes-official-whose-senate-confirmation-was-tanked-by-manchin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-promotes-official-whose-senate-confirmation-was-tanked-by-manchin\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden administration backs official blocked by Manchin."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-administration-promotes-official-whose-senate-confirmation-was-tanked-by-manchin%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2085953&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Biden Administration Appoints Laura Daniel-Davis as Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior<\/h2>\n<p>The Biden administration made \u200dan exciting announcement on Tuesday, revealing that Laura Daniel-Davis, a \u200chighly respected senior official within the Department \u2063of the Interior, will be stepping into the department&#8217;s second-in-command acting position.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, there was a bit of controversy surrounding Daniel-Davis when Senator Joe\u2063 Manchin withdrew his support for her appointment as Interior&#8217;s assistant secretary for lands and mineral management. As the chairman of the Senate&#8217;s Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Manchin blocked her\u2063 confirmation\u2062 due to her recommendation \u2064for an oil and gas\u200d lease sale\u200b off \u2063the coast of Alaska, which \u200bproposed charging higher rates to oil companies for drilling.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Liberal DC \u2063AG Accused of &#8216;Weaponizing&#8217; Power to Target Conservatives<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, the Biden administration&#8217;s decision faced criticism from Senator John Barrasso, the third-ranking Senate Republican. Barrasso accused Daniel-Davis of &#8220;doing everything \u2062in her power to make American energy more expensive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Barrasso expressed \u2062his concerns, stating, &#8220;During her tenure as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land \u200band Minerals Management, she has undermined our nation&#8217;s energy and mineral security. She has continually blocked access\u200b to important minerals and restricted oil and gas leasing on federal lands. She is totally opposed\u2064 to unleashing American energy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Daniel-Davis was initially nominated for the \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nomination-delays-spur-pentagon-personnel-crisis\/\" title=\"Nomination Delays Spur Pentagon Personnel Crisis\">assistant secretary position<\/a> in 2021, but her nomination was not taken up by the full Senate. As a result, Biden had \u200bto renominate her in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Daniel-Davis will be\u200b making a significant jump from her current role as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-pauses-plan-to-offer-vaccines-to-guantanamo-bay-detainees\/\" title=\"Pentagon Pauses Plan To Offer Vaccines To Guantanamo Bay Detainees\">principal deputy assistant secretary<\/a> of \u200cland and minerals management to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-cuccinelli-fence-being-built-around-u-s-capitol\/\" title=\"Ken Cuccinelli: Fence being built around U.S. Capitol\">acting deputy secretary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more\u2064 from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p>In a press release, Daniel-Davis expressed her gratitude, saying, &#8220;The work of the Department of the Interior\u2063 touches all Americans, and I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Acting Deputy\u2064 Secretary. We will continue to work in partnership with states, Tribes, industry, non-profit organizations,\u2062 and academia to\u200d ensure that the best available science guides our decision-making as we deliver on our promises\u200c to the American people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Daniel-Davis will be taking over from outgoing Interior Deputy Secretary Tommy\u200c Beaudreau, who oversaw significant projects such as the Willow Alaskan oil project and \u2064the 20-year ban on mining next \u200cto the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role does the Department of the Interior play in \u200bmanaging and conserving the nation&#8217;s natural resources and public\u200b lands?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  G oil companies higher fees\u2063 for\u2063 drilling on federal land.<\/p>\n<p>However, it seems \u2063that the Biden administration still recognizes Daniel-Davis&#8217;s expertise and value within the Department of \u2064the Interior. As the acting deputy secretary, she \u200dwill play a crucial role \u200bin assisting Secretary Deb Haaland in managing the department&#8217;s vast responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of \u2063the Interior holds significant importance in the United States, as it oversees the management and conservation of the nation&#8217;s natural resources, public lands, and cultural heritage. It\u200b is\u2062 also responsible for the protection of endangered species and \u200bthe administration of programs related to Native Americans, insular areas, and \u2063territorial affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Laura Daniel-Davis has a wealth of experience within\u2063 the department, having \u2063served in various positions over the years. Her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-promotes-official-whose-senate-confirmation-was-tanked-by-manchin\/\" title=\"Biden administration backs official blocked by Manchin.\">previous roles include deputy assistant secretary<\/a> for policy and international affairs, principal deputy solicitor, and counselor to the solicitor.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key challenges that Daniel-Davis will face in her \u2063new role is\u200b addressing the pressing issue of climate change. The Department of the Interior plays a crucial role in combating climate change by managing public \u2063lands and promoting clean energy alternatives. Particularly, it oversees the\u2062 leasing of federal lands for renewable energy projects, such as wind \u2063and solar power.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062appointment of Daniel-Davis as acting deputy secretary showcases \u200cthe Biden administration&#8217;s commitment to addressing climate change and prioritizing the protection of public lands and natural\u2063 resources. Her expertise in policy and international affairs \u200cwill be invaluable in guiding\u200b the department&#8217;s initiatives towards a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Daniel-Davis&#8217;s appointment\u200c signals a willingness to work collaboratively with stakeholders, including indigenous\u2063 communities and environmental organizations. The Department\u200c of the Interior has long-standing relationships with Native American tribes and works closely with them on a range of issues, such as tribal sovereignty, land\u200d management, and\u2063 cultural preservation. Daniel-Davis&#8217;s background in tribal affairs will be crucial in sustaining these partnerships and \u2063ensuring that the department&#8217;s decisions consider the interests and perspectives of indigenous communities.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Laura Daniel-Davis&#8217;s appointment as acting deputy\u2063 secretary of \u2062the Department of the Interior demonstrates the Biden administration&#8217;s confidence \u2063in her leadership and expertise. \u2062With her extensive experience and knowledge, she is well-equipped to assist Secretary Haaland in addressing critical environmental and \u200dnatural resource challenges. Her appointment underscores a commitment to\u2064 tackling \u200dclimate change,\u2062 promoting clean energy alternatives, and fostering strong relationships with indigenous \u2064communities. As Daniel-Davis steps into this significant role, many across the country will be watching\u200b closely to see how she contributes to shaping the future of U.S. land and resource \u2064management policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, cited concerns over her stance on fossil fuels. However, her appointment as acting deputy secretary suggests a shift in Manchin&#8217;s position or a compromise reached between the two parties. This move highlights the Biden administration&#8217;s commitment to addressing climate change while navigating political dynamics within the Democratic Party.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2085954,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2085953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2085953"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085953\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085954"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085953"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085953"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}