Senate Confirms David Bernhardt, Trump Nominee For No. 2 Interior Post

"Colorado native David Bernhardt’s nomination by President Donald Trump to the post of deputy Interior secretary was confirmed Monday by the U.S. Senate, despite concerns from Democrats who call him a Washington insider and from conservationists worried about his environmental record.

He was approved in a 53 to 43 vote, with Colorado’s U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner, a Republican, and Michael Bennet, a Democrat, in support. Bennet’s vote split with many in his caucus.

Bernhardt, originally from Rifle, has held several positions at the U.S. Department of the Interior, including solicitor — the agency’s third-ranking position — and chief legal officer. He’s was also a top executive with the Denver-based law and lobbying firm, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck."

Jesse Paul reports for the Denver Post July 24, 2017.

SEE ALSO:

"Inside The Secret Lobbying Of Trump’s Nominee For A Top Interior Spot" (Reveal/CIR)

"Senate Confirms David Bernhardt, Controversial Trump Pick, For No. 2 Post at Interior" (Los Angeles Times)

David L Bernhardt Summary (Center for Responsive Politics)

"Nominee for Deputy Interior Secretary Violated Disclosure Laws, Say Green Groups" (Washington Times)