Facebook Twitter Email
MAY 16, 2001

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today begins the confirmation hearings of J. Stephen Griles, President Bush's pick as Deputy Secretary of the Interior.

Like Secretary Gale Norton, Griles was part of James Watt's Department of Interior. While he was there, he fought to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the offshore areas of Florida and California to oil and gas development.

Griles would be second in command at the Interior. He is president of a lobbying firm that represented clients in the oil and energy industry.

The hearing begins at 9:30 AM Eastern Standard Time. The committee will consider a number of issues in addition to Griles' nomination.

Listen to the Hearing:
RealAudio: SD-366 (CapitolHearings.Org)

Get the Story:
Symbol of a Shift at Interior (The Washington Post 5/16)

Indianz.Com Department of Interior Profiles:
Deputy Secretary: J. Stephen Griles (3/9)
Solicitor: Bill G. Myers (3/30)
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget: P. Lynn Scarlett (4/4)
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs: Neal McCaleb (4/18)

Lobbying Data on J. Steven Griles:
1998 | 1999 (Compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics)

Relevant Links:
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - http://www.senate.gov/~energy

Related Stories:
Tribal leaders have advice for McCaleb (4/18)
Reagan returns with new administration (4/18)