The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a business meeting this Thursday to consider the nomination of Sally Jewell as the next Secretary of the Interior Department.

The committee held a hearing for Jewell on March 7. She vowed to make Indian issues a priority if she is confirmed as Secretary.

If the committee advances the nomination, Jewell will be set for a vote on the Senate floor. That could happen by the end of the month, which is when current Secretary Ken Salazar has said he planned to step down.

Committee Notice:
BUSINESS MEETING: To consider the nomination of Sally Jewell to be the Secretary of the Interior (March 21, 2013)

Confirmation Hearing:
FULL COMMITTEE HEARING: To consider the nomination of Sally Jewell to be the Secretary of the Interior (March 7, 2013)

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