Biden withdraws Ann Carlson as nominee to lead US auto safety agency after GOP pushes backBy Victor Nava
May 31, 2023
The White House on Tuesday withdrew the nomination of Ann Carlson to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration amid Republican and industry group opposition.
President Biden nominated Carlson, who is currently the acting head of the Department of Transportation subagency, back in February, and her nomination was sent to the Senate Commerce Committee a month later.
Carlson is the third Biden nominee that has faltered upon being sent to the Senate’s commerce panel.
The 80-year-old president’s picks to lead the Federal Communications Commission – Gigi Sohn – and the Federal Aviation Administration – Phillip Washington – were previously withdrawn by the White House.
Carlson faced stiff opposition from Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee, who earlier this month criticized her role in the development of fuel-economy standards in 2021, arguing they were “consistent with your long career as an environmentalist without traffic safety experience.”
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https://nypost.com/2023/05/31/biden-withdraws-ann-carlson-as-nominee-to-lead-us-auto-safety-agency-after-gop-pushes-back/