New Orleanian and Lower Ninth native Lisa Jackson, has been picked by President-elect Barack Obama to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
If confirmed she'll be the first African American to serve as EPA Administrator. The announcement was made today as a part of the incoming administrations energy and environmental team. Steven Chu has been selected for Secretary of Energy and Carol Browner to lead White House council on energy and climate.
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